CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 20-26, 2008

Notes of interest

-DINE BEFORE THE SHOW! A chance to enjoy an exquisite meal... and still make the curtain at one of Eureka Springs' evening shows or entertainment venues. Just ask for the "Overture Menu" in the Crystal Dining Room Restaurant located at 75 Prospect Avenue on the Historic Loop. Service begins at 5p; must be seated by 6:30p. Reservations not required. Extensive wine collection. 479-253-9652.



-POINSETTIA PROJECT: Orders now being taken for holiday Poinsettias. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and ECHO. Call 253-9727. Four delivery dates available.



-DINE OUT ON THANKSGIVING: (Please call your restaurant of choice regarding seating times and reservations: Forest Hill Restaurant 253-2422, Rogue’s Manor 253-4911, Gazebo Restaurant 253-9551, Myrtie Mae’s 253-9768, Grand Taverne 253-6756, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766, Rowdy Beaver 253-8544.



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



-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.



-Every Wednesday 4-9:00 pm, All You Can Eat Catfish at the Rowdy Beaver.



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



-Every Wednesday night: 7:00 pm. A Shamanic Journey Circle will meet at New Earth Center for the Healing Arts at 26 1/2 Main St. Suggested donation $10. For details call Kit Shepperd at (479) 363-9297.



-Every Thursday in November: Eureka Gras Mardi Gras planning session at Dan Ellis’ house 423 W. Van Buren (behind the Rowdy Beaver) 5-6:00pm. Call 981-9551 for info.



-Every Thursday: 7:00 am-12:00 pm Eureka Springs Farmers Market between Travelodge and Eureka Supply on Hwy 23 South. The final Market will be Thursday November 20.



-Every Thursday (all day) Local’s day at the Pizza Bar.



-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.



FROM THE TRANSIT OFFICE:



Transit is offering Historical Tram Tours at 1 and 3pm on Friday the 21st & 28th and Saturday the 22nd & 29th of November. The cost is $10 for adults and $4.50 for children 12 and under. No reservations needed just be the Visitor Welcome and Transit Center at 137 W. Van Buren about 10-15 minutes before the hour of the tours. These tours are in an open-air tram, so dress weather accordingly!



HOLIDAY EVENTS: (Please let me know if other events need to be added.)



-A Season of Celebration at the Pine Mountain Theatre. Nightly except Sunday (no shows on November 20, 26 and 27) www.pinemountainjamboree.com

-Ozark Mountain Hoe Down. Nightly thru December 14. www.ozarkmountainhoedown.com

-Drive thru lighting display on the grounds of the Great Passion Play thru December 31. The Texans perform on Friday and Saturday nights.

-42nd Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel. 2-4:00 pm Thursday December 4 in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-Eureka Springs Christmas Parade. 6:00 pm Friday December 5.

-Candlelight Tour of Homes beings at 2:00 pm Saturday December 6. Mountain/Eureka Street neighborhood.

-December 6, 7:00 pm, 6th Annual Christmas Ball at the Basin Park Hotel. Tickets on sale now. 253-9417.

-Eureka Home for the Holidays Concert at THE Auditorium on December 12.

-Ozarks Chorale Christmas Concert at THE Auditorium on December 13.

-Sweet Treats Cookie Tour on December 13.



EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:



THURSDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy hour begins at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-5:00 pm: Open mic at the Squid and Whale.

-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollie’s.

-7:00 pm: Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Silent Auction at the Basin Park Hotel. SOLD OUT!

-Open mic jam session at Eureka Live.

-8:00 pm: Opal Fly, Melissa Carper and Matt Smith perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.



FRIDAY:



-Noon and 6:00 pm: The Hogscalders perform on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

-3:00 pm: Happy hour begins at the Lumberyard and Rowdy Beaver.

-5:00 pm: John Rankine’s “A Community at Peace” photography exhibit opens at The Space.

-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.

-6:30 pm: Matt & Gus perform at the New Delhi Café.

-7:00 pm: Karaoke at the Rowdy Beaver.

-7:30 pm: Galactic Butterfly at Enthios Art Venue on Greenwood Hollow Road. Call 253-6830 for ticket information.

-8:00 pm: Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.

-8:00 pm: Cletus Got Shot performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Catherine Reed performs in Dr. Baker’s Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-Mountain Sprout performs at Chelsea’s Pub and Café.

-9:00 pm: Watts It 2 Ya performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Derral Gleason performs at the Squid and Whale.

-Karaoke at Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon, Jack’s Place and Henri’s.



SATURDAY:



-11:00 am: Featured artist, Chuck Blouin will be at Eureka Fine Art Company. Call 253-6595 for information.

-Noon and 6:00 pm: Maureen Alexander performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

-5:00 pm: Closing reception for John Rankine’s “A Community at Peace” exhibit at The Space.

-6:00 pm: Opal Fly performs at Mud Street Café.

-6:30 pm: The Ozone Players perform at the New Delhi Café.

-7:30 pm: Galactic Butterfly at Enthios Art Venue on Greenwood Hollow Road. Call 253-6830 for ticket information.

-8:00 pm: Live entertainment in Dr. Baker’s Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-8:00 pm: Cletus Got Shoot performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Jerry RunnerSmith performs at the Rowdy Beaver.

-1 Oz Jig performs at Chelsea’s Pub and Café.

-Karaoke at Shawbee’s, Henri’s and Jack’s Place.

-Derral Gleason performs at the Squid and Whale.

-10:00 pm: Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.



SUNDAY:



-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.

-11:00 am: Music and dancing begins at Eureka Live.

-Noon: Maureen Alexander performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

-Noon: Biker Appreciation Day begins at Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon.

-4:00 pm: Opal Fly, Melissa Carper and Warren Byrom perform at the New Delhi Café.



MONDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy hour begins at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Crab leg special at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Ladies night at Chelsea’s Pub and Café.

-Monday Night Football at Shawbee’s, Rick’s Firehouse Pub and the Pied Piper Pub.

-7:30 pm: Galactic Butterfly at Enthios Art Venue on Greenwood Hollow Road. Call 253-6830 for ticket information (Final performance)



TUESDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard.

-Open mic at Chelsea’s Pub and Café.



WEDNESDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard.

-5:00 pm: Ladies Night at the Squid and Whale.

-6:30 pm: Open jam at the New Delhi Café.

-Family Night at Eureka Live.



LOOKING AHEAD:



-Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day.

-Nov 28: Santa in Basin Spring Park.

-Nov 29: Fall Art Show begins.

-Also see “Holiday Events” listed above.