CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 10-16, 2008

NOTES OF INTEREST:

-It's time to sign up for Yards and Yards of Yard Sales. The two-day event begins on August 1st. $15.00 registration fee. To be included on the map, go to the Chamber of Commerce no later that July 21. 253-8737.

-Drop-in classes are offered at Main Stage Creative Community Center thru August 15. Several class times, as well as lunch options are available. Call 253-8060 for information.

-Every Monday at 6:30 pm: Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 W. Mountain St.

-Every Monday at 7:00 pm: 8-ball pool tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.

-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office. There is also a gentle yoga class at the Berryville Community Center on Wednesday at 10:00 am. For additional info call 870-480-9148

-Every Tuesday and Thursday: Tai Chi at 9:30 am at Fire Om Earth Studios. 363-9402.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 am-12:00 pm Eureka Springs Farmers Market at the former Eureka Screams Theatre on Hwy 23 South.

-Every Wednesday at 9:30 am, Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. Also on Monday beginning at 5:30 pm. 363-9402.

-Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm: Poker tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.

-Every Thursday is Local's Night at the Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel and Rick's Firehouse Pub on Main Street across from the courthouse.

-Every Thursday: ESKATE on Passion Play Road will offer 18 years old and up skating from 7-10PM. Roller disco to music from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Contests and prizes for just the big kids. 253-7762.

THURSDAY:

-Session Five Workshops at Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) continue. Session Six begins on July 16. Call the school for enrollment information. 253-5384.
-Noon and 6:00 pm: Carl Leslie performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollie's.
-7:00 pm: Acoustic Jam and open mic at Eureka Live.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "Cosi Fan Tutte." Call 253-8595 for ticket information.
-Karaoke at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and Jack's Place.

FRIDAY:

-Weekend retreat begins at Little Portion. "Lessons of Saint Francis" will be the topic. 253-7379.
-Noon and 3:00 pm: The Hogscalders performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-1:00 pm: Beginning canoe at Withrow Springs State Park. Learn the basics of water safety, terminology and paddling techniques. Call 479-559-2593 for more information.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-4:00 pm: Student artists reception at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.
-6:30 pm: Maia Archote performs at the New Delhi Café.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "The Mikado."
-8:00 pm: Live entertainment at Eureka Live.
-Runnin' On Empty performs at the Rowdy Beaver.
-Darrell Ray performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Mountain Sprout and Tiffany Christopher Band perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-Karaoke at Shawbee's and Henri's.

SATURDAY:

-Little Portion Retreat continues today.
-10:00 am: 9th Annual Eureka Springs Bike Show begins at the Iron Horse Stables.
-10:00 am: Bee-Bop dance contest and Winnie-the-Pooh at the Carnegie Public Library. Today's program is suitable for pre-school age children.
-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Today's performers include; UMZIMBA, Rachel Fields, Mountain Sprout, Jeff Lee and Anna Horton.
-Noon and 6:00 pm: Crosstown Richard performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-1:00 pm: 2nd Saturday (afternoon) Gallery Stroll begins at Iris at the Basin Park.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-2:30 pm: "Colors of Nature." Interactive, guided hike at Withrow Springs State Park. 479-559-2593
-5:30 pm: "Skins and Skulls." Interactive lecture about furry creatures that live in the woods at Withrow Springs State Park.
-6:00 pm: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins. Participating galleries include (but not limited to…) 83 Spring Street, Fusion Squared, Eureka Fine Art Co., The Jewel Box, Quicksilver, Zarks, Eclectic Edge, Iris at the Basin Park and Al Hooks Gallery. Ask about "Free Parking!"
-6:30 pm: Some Guy Named Robb performs at the New Delhi Café.
-8:00 pm: Live music at Eureka Live.
-8:30 pm: "Eye Spy." Guided, interactive nighttime hike at Withrow Springs State Park. Learn to identify nighttime woodland creatures just by looking at their eyes.
-Free jukebox at the Rowdy Beaver.
-Live Wyre performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Karaoke at Henri's and Shawbee's.
-Rachel Fields performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

SUNDAY:

-Little Portion Retreat continues today.
-11:00 am: Brunch available at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae's 253-9768, Café Soleil 253-2345, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766, Forest Hill 253-2422, Mud Street Café 253-6732, The Gazebo 253-9551, the Rowdy Beaver 253-8544.
-11:00 am: Catherine Reed performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.
-Noon: Carl Leslie performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Today's performers include; Brent Pierce, Jimmy Wells, Check Back Later and the Matt & Gus Trio.
-Biker Appreciation Day at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.
-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.
-Watch Nascar at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and Ollie's.
-3:30 pm: Rachel Fields performs at the New Delhi Café.
-5:00 pm: Melissa Carper performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-"Dusk:" Lucky 13 Starlight Cinema on North Main. Tonight's "Really Bad" double feature is "Viva Las Vegas" and "The Queen of Outer Space." Entertainment provided by Umzimba.
-7:00 pm: Italian Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn. Reservations only, 253-5282.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "Cosi Fan Tutti."

MONDAY:

-Session Six begins at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard and Rowdy Beaver.
-7:30 pm: Chamber music concert at Opera in the Ozarks.
-Ladies night at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-Pool league at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.
-Game night at Rick's Firehouse Pub.

TUESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "La Boheme."
-Guys Night Out at Shawbee's.
-Local's Night in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.
-Open Mic at Chelsea's Pub and Pizza Café.

WEDNESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard and Rowdy Beaver.
-7:00 pm: Open Jam at the New Delhi Café.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks. Tonight's performance is "Cosi Fan Tutti."
-"Meet the Locals" & Dorothy's night out at Eureka Live.
-Business Appreciation Night at Rick's Firehouse Pub.

LOOKING AHEAD:

-Jul 17: POETluck at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow.
-Jul 18: Fat Tire Festival
-Jul 18: Main Stage presents McBeth
-Jul 18: Dance in the Park after Dark
-Jul 19: Shakespeare in the Park
-Jul 20: Lucky 13 Cinema
-Jul 25: Little Portion Retreat
-Jul 26: Lewis & Clark Outfitters Paddle, Kayak and Canoe Festival.
-Jul 27: Lucky 13 Cinema