Calender of Events November 6-12, 2008

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

-November 6-9: Eureka Springs Historical Museum exhibit, "History of the Ozark Folk Festival" 9:30-4:00 Monday-Saturday and 11:00-3:30 on Sunday. 253-9417.

-Saturday November 8: Oak Hill Wildlife area trail cleanup and bonfire. Call 981-0829 for information.

-Saturday November 8: Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts begins their annual Scouting for Food drive. Call 253-9209 for information.

-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.

-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 Wednesday: A Shamanic Journey Circle will meet at New Earth Center for the Healing Arts at 26 1/2 Main St. on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. For details call Kit Shepperd at (479) 363-9297 or Tom Naumann at (479) 253-7088.

-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 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.

EVENTS FOR A WEEK:

THURSDAY:

-Noon: Catherine Reed performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-3:00 pm: Happy hour begins at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and the Rowdy Beaver.
-5:00 pm: Open mic at the Squid and Whale.
-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollie's.
-6:30 pm: Rachel Fields performs at the New Delhi Café.
-7:00 pm: 61st Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival events begin with the Queen's Contest at THE Auditorium. This free event will include the Hedgehoppers, Greg Klyma, 3 Penny Acre, Noah Earle and of course the lovely, young ladies competing for the title of Folk Festival Queen.
-9:00 pm: Karaoke at Jack's Place.

FRIDAY:

-The Ozark Folk Festival continues today. Events will be listed in the appropriate time slot.
-Craftsman will be offering demonstrations in Basin Spring Park.
-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.
-2:00 pm: Folk Festival open mic in THE Gem, below THE Auditorium.
-3:00 pm: Happy hour begins at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard.
-The first of two Food and Wine Weekends begins today. Participants this weekend include:
Café Soleil, Pied Piper, Rogue's Manor, Castle Rogue's Manor, Crystal Dining Room, Tummy Ticklers, Local Flavor, Grand Taverne, Booze Bros. Liquor, Autumn Breeze and the New Delhi Café. Please call the business of choice for reservations and other information.
-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.
-6:30 pm: Mountain Sprout performs at the New Delhi Café.
-6:30 pm: Doors open at THE Auditorium for concerts with Vagabond Van and Patty Larkin. $20.00 per person. Call 253-7788 for tickets and information about weekend packages.
-7:00 pm: DocFest @ The Carnegie. Tonight's film "Nine Good Teeth" is a free event for mature audiences. Please call 253-8754 for additional information.
-Gayle de la Kruse with Mz. Melody & Friends perform at the Bavarian Inn.
-Free Jukebox Night at the Rowdy Beaver.
-8:00 pm: 3 Penny Acre performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.
-Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcom perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-8:00 pm: Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.
-8:00 pm: James White performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.
-Cletus Got Shot performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Derral Gleason performs at the Squid and Whale.
-Karaoke at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.

SATURDAY:

-7:00 am: Craftsmen begin setting up in Basin Spring Park.
-10:00 am: Folk Festival Singer/Songwriter Contest begins in THE Auditorium.
-10:00 am: Open mic in THE Gem.
-Noon and 6:00 pm: Catherine Reed performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-1:00 pm: Still on the Hill performs in THE Auditorium. A free Folk Festival event.
-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.
-2:00 pm: Folk Festival Parade begins. Participants should be at the library at 1:00 to line up.
-3:00 pm: The Prospects perform at the New Delhi Café.
-3:00 pm: Jeff Lee performs at the Art Colony on North Main Street.
-4:00 pm: Songwriters in the Round at THE Auditorium. $17.00 per person. Please call 253-7788 for tickets and information about weekend packages.
-6:00 pm: The Prospects perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-6:00 pm: Pete Maica performs at Mud Street Café.
-6:00 pm: Doors open at THE Auditorium for tonight's Folk Festival concerts. Performers include; 3 Penny Acre, Tom Bianchi, Jonathan Byrd, John Elliott, Greg Klyma, Danielle Miraglia and Raina Rose. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
-Food and Wine Weekend continues. Please refer to Friday's listing for participants and other information.
-6:00 pm: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins. Look for the black and purple flags at participation galleries.
-6:00 pm: Opening reception, "Universe of James Yale" at the Eureka Fine Art Company on Spring Street.
-6:30 pm: Mountain Sprout performs at the New Delhi Café.
-Gayle de la Kruse with Mz Melody & Friends perform at the Bavarian Inn.
-8:00 pm: Don O'Barr performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.
-8:00 pm: Opal Fly & Annie Payne of My-Tea-Kind perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.
-8:30 pm: The After 5 Band performs at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.
-9:00 pm: Hosty Duo performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Watts It 2 Ya performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.
-Derral Gleason performs at the Squid and Whale.

SUNDAY:

-10:00 am: Mozart's "Trio No. 7 in E Flat Major" will be performed at the First United Methodist Church. Call 253-7671 for information.
-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: Live music and dancing all day 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.
-The Hillbenders and Mountain Sprout perform during the afternoon at the New Delhi Café.
-1:00 pm: Doors open at THE Auditorium for the 2:00 performance by Melanie Safka. 253-7788 for ticket information.
-Watch football at the Squid and Whale.

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.

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: Open mic at the Squid and Whale.
-6:30 pm: Open jam at the New Delhi Café.
-Family Night at Eureka Live.

LOOKING AHEAD:

-Nov 13: Eureka Springs Food and Wine Weekend begins. (see www.eurekasprings.org for participants.)
-Nov 14: Men of Honor Retreat with John Two-Hawks.
-Nov 14: Fall Antique Show and Sale opening reception.
-Nov 15: Fall Antique Show and Sale.
-Nov 16: Herb Cooking Class at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow.
-Nov 17: "A Community at Peace" opening. Photography by John Rankine.
-Nov 17: "Humanness of Healing" A workshop at Fire Om Earth Studio.
-Nov 22: Closing reception of "A Community at Peace."
-Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day.
-Nov 28: Santa in Basin Spring Park.
-Nov 29: Fall Art Show begins.