Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Eureka Springs 21st Annual UFO Confrence

UFO Conference Focuses

On Alleged Government Cover-up


(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – The 21st Annual Ozark UFO Conference will be held at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs, Arkansas April 10-12, 2009. The conference will include eight lectures and audio-visual presentations on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning "mini-sessions" will include speakers and videotape session.

There will be considerable attention paid to the alleged government cover-up of UFO’s. Grant Cameron, whose website is entitled “A Tale of Extraterrestrial Politics in the White House,” will address the conference on presidential knowledge of UFO’s. Richard Dolan, author of UFO’s and the National Security State, will discuss exposing the allegedly decades-old government cover-up of the subject.

Wendelle C. Stevens is a retired U.S. Air Force pilot-turned-UFO investigator and researcher. His military career included anomalous UFO sightings reports and film footage made by Air Force crews. Stevens will speak on what has become his lifelong interest in uncovering the truth regarding UFO activity.

Presenter Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, of Sioux Falls, SD, has a doctorate in patristics (the study of early Christian writers) from the University of Oxford. His first book Giza DeathStar, was published in 2002. Later works include The Cosmic War: Interplanetary Warfare, Modern Physics, and Ancient Texts, in 2007, and Secrets of the Unified Field: The Philadelphia Experiment, the Nazi Bell, and the Discarded Theory, in 2008.

Dr. Paul LaViolette, Ph.D., will focus on reverse engineering of UFO technologies. Author of The Talk of the Galaxy, Earth Under Fire, Genesis of the Cosmos (Beyond the Big Bang), Subquantum Kinetics, and editor of A Systems View of Man, LaViolette received his B.A. in physics from Johns Hopkins, his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, and Ph.D. from Portland State University. He is currently president of the Starburst Foundation, an interdisciplinary scientific research institute, and is a resident of Athens, Greece.

Presenter Ted Phillips will have a much shorter trip to the conference. The Reeds Spring, MO resident’s presentation, The Marley Woods: Ten Years of Research, will detail decades of strange encounters and sightings near Altus Spring Hollow, MO.

Several presenters return from last year’s conference lineup, including Timothy Good, Linda Moulton Howe and Allison Joiner.

Good has interviewed key UFO witnesses including astronauts, military and intelligence specialists, pilots, politicians and scientists. The British researcher has amassed a wealth of evidence of the existence of UFO’s, including several thousand declassified intelligence documents. He has published six books on the subject.

Emmy Award-winning TV producer, investigative reporter and author Howe will deliver a presentation entitled Bentwaters 1980: Telepathic Lights? Her website received the 2006 W3 Silver Award for excellence in news, the 2003 Web Award for Standard of Excellence and the 2000 Encyclopedia Britannica Award honoring internet excellence.

Reporter Angela Joiner returns to update the conference on her investigation of strange lights and sightings early last year in Stephenville, Texas.

Registration ($50 per person at the door or $45 in advance) starts at 8a.m. on Friday, April 10. The conference begins at 1 p.m. that day and concludes at noon on Sunday, April 12. Advance registration is available by mail at: Ozark UFO Conference, #2 Caney Valley Drive, Plumerville, AR 72127-8725. Additional information may be obtained by phone at (501)354-2558 or by e-mail at ozarkufo@webtv.net.

The Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Resort is setting aside a block of rooms for Conference use. Room reservations can be made by calling the Inn at 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785, or by writing to the Inn at P.O. Box 431, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Their special room rate for the Conference is $68 for double occupancy; other rates apply for other types of rooms. Other Eureka Springs lodging info is available online at: www.eurekasprings.org/placestostay/.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Antique collectors will be making their way to Eureka Spring

Antique collectors will be making their way to Eureka Spring

March 20 through the 22nd for the 13th Annual Spring Antique Show and Sale at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Highway 62 West. The festivities begin with a special Wine and Cheese Preview Friday, the 20th at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10. Saturday hours are 10 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 4. Back by popular demand – china and pottery repair! This popular show features dealers from 17 states this spring including Georgia and New Mexico. Fifty seven dealers will set up displaying a wide variety of merchandise for sale!

The admission is $2.50 good for both days. There will be free parking and door prizes. Children under 12 are free.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Eureka Springs Named Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation

Eureka Springs Named Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation

Eureka Springs, AR has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry.

It is the twenty-seventh year Eureka Springs has received this national recognition.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.

Eureka Springs has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

Communities that receive Tree City USA recognition not only have taken the time to meet these four standards, they recognize that:



· Trees promote healthier communities. Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles.

· Trees moderate climate, conserve water and provide habitat for wildlife.

· Trees in urban areas reduce the heat island effect caused by pavement and buildings.

· Properly placed trees can increase property values, and buildings in wooded areas rent more quickly and tenants stay longer.



“A community, its elected officials and its citizens that provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and they also provide environmental and economical benefits. Cities that are recognized with a Tree City USA designation go to great lengths to plant and care for the community forest.”

More information about Tree City USA can be found at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, environmental, an education organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org.

PINE MOUNTAIN THEATER-- 35TH FUNTASTIC SEASON EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

PINE MOUNTAIN THEATER-- 35TH FUNTASTIC SEASON

The Pine Mountain Theater, Eureka Springs’ longest running family show will kick off a season long celebration honoring their 35th birthday!

Shows will be performed Friday and Saturday nights through March 21st, then nightly except Sunday beginning March 23rd. Ticket office opens at 10:00 a.m. all show days. Adult admission is $19.95 plus tax and children under 12 are admitted free. Everyone enjoys “all you can eat” free popcorn. The lobby gift shop offers a large variety of gifts and souvenirs and is open daily. For a limited time season passes are on sale for only $29.95 (regularly $39.95). For reservations or more information call toll free 1-877-253-9156 or visit our web site at www.pinemountainjamboree.com.

The Good News Quartet gospel music pre-show begins at 7:30 p.m. Mike and Dale Bishop, the Ozarks favorite couple headline the show along with comedian Scott Dewbre, often referred to as “the funniest guy in town”. Also appearing is the versatile and energetic Pine Mountain Band. Band members include band leader Kenneth “Buster Sharp”, John Walter Morrison, Acra Turner and newcomer Gary Welch, who toured with Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass for over 17 years and has performed with various other artists and at several venues in Branson, Missouri.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge "Cat of the Week" Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Cat Of The Week

Raphael, a mountain lion, arrived at the refuge July 15, 1994. His previous owners bought him at an auction for $500! They said they wanted to save him from those "YaHoos" at the auction. They carried him home and proceeded to raise him. He was neutered and his claws removed. He was very well taken care of and loved, but the couple was right in knowing a cougar would not make a good house pet.

When Raphael arrived he was just a small, active cub. He was fun to interact with and was very playful as a cub. Guest at the refuge enjoyed "chirping" back and forth with him until he was moved to a habitat. Raphael has lived with four other mountain lions in the huge habitat built for them by interns and supporters. He spends most of his days lying around with his best friend, Kudy. Where one is, you will find the other. Raphael hides his wildness and seems much like a house cat. However, he is a wild animal and demands respect. While visiting the refuge watch for him and Kudy lying on the bench soaking up the sun.


You can sponsor a bench today if you like. $300 builds the bench and gets a plaque with your name on it. While visiting the refuge notice all the benches in the habitats. We still need more.

For more information on sponsorships and donating please visit:
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
239 Turpentine Creek Lane
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479.253.5841
tigers@turpentinecreek.org

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Arkansas Hotelier of the Year goes to Eureka Springs Man.

Moyer Named Arkansas Hotelier of the Year

During the recent Arkansas Hospitality Association’s “Stars of the Industry 2009” banquet, Jack V. Moyer (pictured left) was named Hotelier of the Year when he was presented the AHA’s coveted Golden Key Award. Moyer is vice-president of operations and development for Eureka Springs’ two historic hotels, The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa and The 1905 Basin Park Hotel; and proprietor for Harrison’s historic hotel, The 1929 Hotel Seville. Fellow Eurekan and president of the Arkansas Lodging Association, Jed Bullock (pictured right), made the presentation at ceremonies held at North Little Rock’s Wyndham Riverfront Hotel.
“I was quite surprised and honored by this award,” said Moyer. “You do what you do because you love it and the people with whom you work. Wonderful awards like this provide recognition to our whole team, a team that tries very hard every day.”
Other Eurekans were honored in two other categories that evening. Recognized as Hospitality Employee of the Year finalists were Kathy Marquez, front desk clerk and Employee of the Year for The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa; Michael Teague of the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks; and Sara Baruth of the Best Western Eureka Inn who took home the state award. Hospitality Manager of the Year finalists were RoAnna McDaniel, food and beverage manager and director of sales for The 1929 Hotel Seville; and Randy Wolfinbarger, general manager of Best Western Inn of the Ozarks.
Prior to the actual presentation of the Golden Key Award to Moyer, some of his hospitality industry involvement was noted such as hospitality degrees from both Paul Smith’s College and Penn State University; chairmanship of the advisory committee to the University of Arkansas’ School of Hospitality and Restaurant Management; also chairmanships of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, Eureka Springs Tourism Co-op, Eureka Springs Community Development Partnership; and membership on the Historic Hotels of America Board of Advisors and the Mayor’s Tourism Task Force of Eureka Springs.
It was also explained how Moyer has been responsible for the multi-million dollar refurbishing and redevelopment of all three of his historic hotels. He also administered the construction of the Cottages at Crescent Park and was a consultant on the restoration of the Lake Lure Inn in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Moyer, a native of Elmira, New York, is the son of Paul and Kay Moyer of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He has one daughter, Jordan, age12.
“It has been my policy, one embraced by all three of my hotels, to boil it all down to a simple creed that proves successful,” Moyer added. “By creating lifetime memories, building the individual, and protecting the irreplaceable we have cohesive teams at my properties who are helping me help them accomplish our corporate goals. I think this award accredits this creed.”

Friday, March 13, 2009

EUREKA SPRINGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS – MARCH 13th - 18th, 2009

“WHAT’S NEW”
EUREKA SPRINGS
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
MARCH 13 – 18, 2009


For a Complete List of the 2009 “Events & Festivals” …
www.eurekasprings.org


COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


Arts and Crafts Fair

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding an arts and crafts fair May 1-3, 2009 at Pine Mountain Village. Call Gloria 479-253-8737 or email: gloriaescoc@gmail.com for more information. Booth spaces are available, but limited. This date coincides with War Eagle & Turpentine Creek shows.


Dallas Bridal Show Lead List Available

The leads list for the Dallas Bridal Show attended by Chamber’s Wedding Committee is available. If your business collects CAPC taxes and you would like to receive the list, please call Donna Shepard at the CAPC office 253-7333 or email donna@eurekasprings.org.



22nd Annual May Festival of the Arts: Events Submission

Forms are now ready at THE Auditorium Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. to submit your workshop, gallery shows, or other events that you sponsor during the May Festival of the Arts. Please stop by and pick up a form, fill it out and return it no later than April 3rd, 2009 to be added to our ongoing advertising for the 22nd Annual May Festival of the Arts. basinspringart@gmail.com. 479-253-2586.



22nd Annual May Festival of the Arts Yard Art

“Art of the World” is this year’s theme. Professional Artist and Non-Professional Artist are the two categories, and you must choose a country or region to be portrayed in your design.



Entry forms are available at THE Auditorium Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00p.m. All forms must be filled out and returned to THE Auditorium no later than April 3rd, 2009 by 5:00p.m. Art must be installed and ready for judging no later than April 30th, 2009 and must remain up throughout the entire month of May.



Winners will be announced Saturday May 2nd, 2009 at Basin Spring Park during the ARTrageous Parade. $300 first place, $200 second place and $100 third place will be awarded to winners in each category.



If you would like to donate the use of your yard for art, please come by and fill out an application and we will set you up with an artist that has no yard! If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at 479.253.2586 or send us an e-mail to basinspringart@gmail.com




ARTrageous Parade

The ARTrageous marching, dancing, skipping, riding or otherwise tumbling down Spring Street takes place on Saturday, May 2nd 2009.



This year’s theme is “Art of the World”. Cash prizes of $300 for First Place, $200 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place will be awarded.



Registration forms may be obtained at THE Auditorium M-F from 9-5. All registration forms MUST be turned in no later than 5:00p.m. on Friday, April 17th 2009. If you have questions please feel free to call the Special Events Office at 479.253.2586. basinspringart@gmail.com.



22nd Annual May Festival of the Arts: Art in Basin Spring Park

This year the juried Art in the Park will include all five weekends in May. With the backdrop of FREE music and entertainment in Basin Spring Park, every weekend in May on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day Monday will feature a mini Art show.



Booth space is limited to 10x10 and you must provide your own tent. All items being sold must be handmade and juried in. Demonstrations of your art and/or craft are strongly encouraged. There is no application fee. The booth fee is $25 per weekend. Each Sunday (Monday of Memorial Day Weekend) we will award a $50 People’s Choice Award to one of the Artists in the park, this is where demonstrating will help you out!



The deadline for submissions is 5:00p.m. Friday, April 3rd 2009. If you would like to be considered for setting up in Basin Spring Park Stop by THE Auditorium and pick up an application. If you live outside of Eureka Springs call us at 479.253.2586 or e-mail basinspringart@gmail.com and we we will send you an application.



“Garden of the Season” Competition

The Eureka Springs Garden Club encourages all homeowners and businesses to plan for spring planting and to think about entering the Garden’s Club’s spring “Garden of the Season” competition in April. The theme is: “Pathways” gardens. For more information and/or to nominate your own garden or others, please call Garden Club Coordinator, Cathy Lamb (253-1096).


Eureka Springs School of the Arts

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) class schedule is now available on line www.esartschool.com.





(If you would like to have information posted on “What’s New” for an event or activity that will be happening during the week of March 19-March 25, please email donna@eurekasprings.org before noon on Thursday, March 19. Thank you.




Friday, March 13

27th Annual Victorian Classic (Pre-Registration)

Pre-registration, packet pick-up & wine and cheese social (4-6PM). Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. (www.eurekarotary.org) (www.arkansasrunner.com) Billy Batson (479) 253-5543; bbatson@ipa.net.


Friday, March 13

Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down Begins 28th Season

The Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down begins their 28th consecutive season on Friday, March 13th. Doors open at 7:00PM. Comedy pre-show with Granny and P. Nutt begins at 7:30PM. Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down begins at 8:00PM. The main show begins with high energy, toe-tappin’ music. Children under 12 are free. www.eurekasprings-hoedown.com. For reservations and information: 253-7725.



Friday March 13
“Cool Clear Water”

Eureka songstresses will come together for the first time to present an evening of vocal stylings and harmonizing to benefit Clear Spring School. Karen Fitzpatrick of the Ariels; Opal Fly, along with her sax; Pearl Brick and Denise Lanuti, both of Folk fame; Jane Tucker of Greasy Greens; and Loretta Crenshaw, local songbird, will form (for one-night-only) the super-group “Cool Clear Water”. The performance will be held at the Unitarian church. 17 Elk St. Doors open at 7PM. Admission is $15. Wine & cheese will be available for a donation


Friday, March 13

Miss PBR Pageant

It’s time for a change!!! What as “old style” is now Pabst Blue Ribbon! Miss Pabst Blue Ribbon Pageant at Chelsea’s Pub and Café. For contestant and other information, call 479-253-6723.



Friday, March 13

Chelsea’s: Miss Old Style Pageant

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) (8PM)

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne –Arkansas Red (Jazz Guitar)( 6-9PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM) & Barb Wire (Rockin’ Country) (8PM-12:30AM)

New Delhi Café: Rachel Fields

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Truckstop Honeymoon (8-midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM) One Night Stand (8PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with The Big Dawg

Squid and Whale Pub: Spinrad (6PM) & Toast to the Blind (8:30PM)




Saturday, March 14

27th Annual Victorian Classic

Rotary project to benefit ECHO – a free health clinic in Eureka Springs. Race begins and ends at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. $20.00 for pre-registered runners/walkers. $15.00 for pre-registered/18 years old and younger; $25.00 and $20.00 respectively for race day registrants; 6 years old & younger/free (no t-shirt). (www.eurekarotary.org) (www.arkansasrunner.com). Billy Batson (479-253-5543; (479-1791) bbatson@ipa.net.



Race Day Registration 7:00 AM

2 Mile /10K Run 9:00 AM

2 Mile Walk 9:05 AM

Award ceremony after the race.




Saturday, March 14

Souper Soup – Eureka Springs Historical Museum Fundraiser

The annual event takes place following the Victorian Classic race from 11AM to 1:00PM at the Eureka Springs High School cafeteria, located across the street from the race finish, at the Inn of the Ozarks. Tickets are just $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Ticket price includes two bowls of soup of your choice (over 12 varieties prepared by area restaurants), cornbread, beverage and choice of dessert (prepared by area Bed & Breakfast inns). Tickets may be obtained at the museum, 95 S. Main Street, or at the door. For more information: Ginni Miller (479) 253-9417 or email eshm999@sbcglobal.net.


Saturday, March 14

St. Patrick’s Day Parade!! The parade begins at 2:00pm and follows the usual parade route down Spring Street. For more information, contact Dan Ellis 479-981-9551 or email dan@ureeka.org.

Saturday, March 14

Grassy Knob Firehouse Chili Day

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department will hold its “Chili Day” from noon until 7PM at its Community Center, 12307 Hwy. 187. Proceeds will benefit the fire department. The menu includes chili, homemade desserts, coffee and tea. Chicken noodle soup will be offered as an alternative to chili. Adults-$5.00; Children under 12 $3.00. The public will be able to participate in a salsa contest. Bring a small container of homemade salsa. Winner receives a wine & cheese basket. For details call 253-1094.



Saturday, March 14

2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll

The city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” from 6PM to 9PM. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679.


Saturday, March 14

Every Saturday at 9:30 am: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402


Saturday, March 14

Chelsea’s: St. Pat’s Kazoo Parade (Meet at 1:00PM) and Earl & Them (after the parade and in the evening)

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) 10PM.

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne: Jerry Yester-Grand Piano Dinner Music (6:30-9:30PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Mountain Sprout & Deadman Flats (9PM-1AM)

Mud Street Café: Jazz (6-9PM)

New Delhi Café: Truckstop Honeymoon

Ollie’s: The Short Checkers (Southern Rock) (9PM-Close)

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Skinny Gypsies (3-6PM (8-Midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Big Daddy (8PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with the Big Dawg

Squid and Whale Pub: Black Water (8PM)




Sunday, March 15

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com




Sunday, March 15
“Women Be Wise”

A day to gather with the extraordinary women of Eureka Springs. Facilitators and therapists will offer workshops and classes to enrich and nurture women’s lives. $15 registration fee includes food and take-home surprises. Fire Om Earth Studios. 872 Mill Hollow Road. Eureka Springs. (479) 363-9402. www.fireomearth.com




Sunday, March 15
Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors

The Vic Olson Memorial Show, co-hosted by Progress & Ar-Can-Sas from 9AM-2PM at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Admission is $3.00 for members & $1.00 for guests. For information www.bcca.com or www.arbeerclub.com.








Sunday, March 15

Cottage Inn Wine Dinner

6:30 PM

“Taste of California” Wine Dinner.



Menu:

Sebastiani Dutton Ranch chardonnay Sonoma Valley 2004

Cream of Asparagus soup with Cheddar Cheese Biscuits



Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley 2006

Napa Cabbage Salad with Dried Cranberries & Candied Pecans



Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2000

Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauvignon Bearnaise Sauce

Roasted New Potatoes



Mumm Cuvee Napa Blanc de Noirs

Chocolate Dacquiose Torte



Coffee

$55.00 per person, all inclusive



Located at 450 W. Van Buren (Highway 62 West) Eureka Springs (479-253-5282) for reservations (required).


Sunday, March 15

Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room: Sunday Brunch with Arkansas Red

Eureka Live: Live Music & Dancing (11AM-10PM)

New Delhi Café: Live Music (4-7PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Biker Appreciation Day

Squid and Whale Pub: Local Entertainment


Monday, March 16

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Monday, March 16

Chelsea’s: Ladies’ Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Marquee’s: Will Steele Hosts Songwriter’s Night (7-10PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Ladies Night



Every Monday at 5:30 pm: Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. 479-363-9402.

Every Monday at 6:30 pm:. Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 Mountain Street

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


Tuesday, March 17

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

Begins at 4:00 PM at Chelsea’s Pub and Café – located at Mountain & Center Streets.


Tuesday, March 17

Chelsea’s: Skinny Gypsies & Sol Driven Train (after the Pub Crawl)

Holiday Island Elks Lodge: Charitable Bingo (6:30PM)

Jack’s Place: Pub Crawl

Lovin’ Oven Bakeria: Board Game Night (6PM)

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

New Delhi: Maureen Alexander (4:30PM)

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: A&W (6-10PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Mountain Sprout (7PM)



Every Tuesday at 9:30AM: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402


Wednesday, March 18
Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Wednesday, March 18

Every Wednesday: Bellyogchi classes at Fire Om Studio Studios. 9:30AM. 479-363-9402


Wednesday, March 18

Eureka Live: Family Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

New Delhi Café: Open Jam (6:30PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM) Service Employees’ Night

Squid and Whale Pub: Wet Wednesday with DJ Havok


LOOKING AHEAD



March 19: Poetluck Potluck Dinner at The Writer’s Colony (253-7444)

March 20: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview

March 21: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 21: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 22: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 22: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 27: Steven Foster to address Eureka Springs Garden Club (253-2227)

March 28: 19th Annual E.S. Kite Fest @ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (253-6596)

April 1: Eureka Springs School of the Arts – “Foolist 4 ReArt

April 3-4: “Murder Mystery Weekend” (800-223-3246) (888-567-2422)

April 3-5: Spring Diversity Weekend

April 4: FREE Music in Basin Park (253-2586)

April 5: FREE Music in Basin Park (253-2586)

April 8: Bill Morrissey – Eureka House Concert (www.eurekahouseconcerts.com)

April 10-12:UFO Conference (501-354-2558)

April 12: Easter Egg Hunt at the Cresecent Hotel (253-9766)

April 12: 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at War Eagle Mill (479-789-5343)

April 12: Easter Service at The Great Passion Play (wwwgreatpassionplay.com)

House Concert in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

House Concert Benefits Clear Spring School

On Friday, March 13th, Eureka songstresses will come together for the
first time to present an evening of vocal stylings and harmonizing to benefit
Clear Spring School.

Karen FitzPatrick, of The Ariels; Opal Fly, along with her sax; Pearl
Brick and Denise Lanuti, both of Folk fame; Jane Tucker, of The Greasy Greens
and Loretta Crenshaw, local songbird, will form for the evening, the group Cool Clear Water.

The performance will be held at The Unitarian Church at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs.
Doors will open at 7:00pm, and admission is $15.
There will be wine and refreshments available for a donation.
Space will be limited.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Eureka Springs, Arkansas Museum Fundraiser

SOUPS HEATING UP FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISER 2009

Eureka Springs' finest restaurants are stirring up their specialty soups for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum "Souper Soup" fundraising event. This annual event takes place following the Victorian Classic race, on March 14th, 2009. Hours are from 11 am to 1 pm.

This year it will again be held at the E.S. High School Cafeteria, located across the street from the race finish, at the Inn of the Ozarks. Tickets are just $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12. Your ticket includes two bowls of soup of your choice (there are over 12 varieties offered,) cornbread, beverage and choice of dessert.

Desserts are provided by local Bed & Breakfast businesses. First, second and third prizes are awarded for both soups and desserts. The competition is great, so entries are all fabulous.

Any restaurants or B& B's still wishing to enter the competition, please contact Roanna McDaniel at 479-981-2015.

Tickets may be obtained at the museum, 95 S. Main Street, from Board members, or at the door.


For more information:

Ginni Miller, Director
479-253-9417
email: eshm999@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Business in Eureka Springs Opening Up for the Season!

SPRING OPENINGS

OZARK MOUNTAIN HOE-DOWN SEASON OPENS FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH. EVERY NIGHT BUT TUESDAY
WAR EAGLE CAVERN OPENS SAT, MARCH 14TH
WAR EAGLE MILL OPEN
ONYX CAVE OPEN
BLUE SPRING OPENS SAT, MARCH 14TH
QUIGLEY'S CASTLE OPEN , CLOSED ON THURS & SUN
THORNCROWN CHAPEL OPEN 11-4 IN MARCH AND 9-5 APRIL-DEC(CLOSED SATURDAYS IN MARCH)
BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANT OPEN SAT, MARCH 13TH

SPARKYS CLOSED TIL MARCH 16TH
ERMILIOS OPENS MARCH 20TH
FOREST HILL CLOSED TUES & WED

Follow the Antique Trail to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!

Follow the Antique Trail!

The Antique Trail leads to Eureka Springs, Arkansas this
March 21 and 22 with the 13th Annual Spring Antique Show and Sale
featuring 57 dealers from 14 different states. A special Wine and
Cheese evening will be held on Friday March 20th from 5:30 to 7 P.M. –
a time to browse and buy before the weekend. The cost is $10 good for
the weekend. Back by popular demand, china and pottery restoration!
This popular show is held at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention
Center, Highway 62 West. It attracts antique lovers from as many as 24
states. The show and sale is a crowd favorite because quality dealers
bring their wares, unload in one day and set up the equivalent of an
antique shop! This spring weekend also gives those who are suffering
from “Cabin Fever” a chance to get away, step back in time and enjoy
this charming little Victorian community.

Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for these two days is $2.50 good both days.
For further information, call 479-244-5167, email bakerdj@cox.net or
Visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Zarks Stimulus Package - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Zarks Stimulus Package

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever" John Keats

Since times are tough and we can all use a dose of joy, we wanted to remind
you about our Art Stimulus Package a/k/a our Layaway Program.

All you need to brighten up your life and your space is to give us a call. Better yet,
get out of the house and treat yourself to a trip to Eureka Springs. Come in and see us (and Leo, of course) and we'll fix you up. Don't miss your chance to acquire that one-of-a-kind piece - just pay 1/3 down and the balance out in three monthly payments and it is yours.

On items over $1,000.00 we can offer longer terms. And, not to worry if you don't live here, we can ship.

Zarks . . . a fine design gallery
67 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
1-877-540-9805
1-479-253-2626

Monday, March 9, 2009

VIPs Eureka Springs, Arkansas Style!

VIPs Light-Blue About Performing In
Chamber’s “Aqua Comedy Show”

Ott, Caldwell, Rundel, Scarpino
Virtual Insanity Players (VIPs), Eureka Springs’ premiere improvisational comedy troupe, have, after weeks of intense negotiations, signed a binding contract to appear at the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce’s “The First (and Maybe the Last) Eureka Springs Aqua Comedy Show.” The curtain goes up on the benefit show on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. on the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down stage.

“I could not be happier about this contract being signed,” stated Ken Rundel, the director of the VIPs. “Who woulda thought that someone in our troupe could write!?!”

Other members of the troupe are Annunziata Scarpino, Carmen Caldwell, and Bill Ott. “To date we have already entertained crowds in a two-county area. Count ‘em. Two,” explained Ott. “And everyone who attended our performances had a wonderful time.”

The “Aqua Show” will also feature stand-up comedy and music from local talent.

“It seems everyone is still suffering from cabin fever despite recent glimpses of spring. So we thought we would plan an event for locals to help lighten the mood going into the tourism season,” said Chamber Vice-President Lisa Liggett. “The proceeds of the night’s event will be used to supplement the Economic Development budget of the Chamber. All entertainers are donating their time.”


 “We’re donating our time?” squeeked Rundel upon hearing the pro bono news flash. “I guess that’s what we get for signing a binding contract without reading it. That’s okay. We’ll still bring our ‘A’ game. And remember kids, ‘Reading Is Fundemental.’”

The Ozark Mountain Hoe Down also has donated the space for the performance.

When asked about the “Aqua” tag in the title of the event, Liggett revealed that the evening would carry a PG-13 rating and may not be entirely suitable for families with small children. “No vulgar language, or other inappropriate behavior. I guarantee it won’t be blue. But aqua? We’ll just have to see.”

Gloria Stevens, Chamber Visitor Information Center Manager, stated, “You tend to kid the ones you love. So we’ll be lampooning locals, tourists and others who regularly touch our lives in an effort to paste some grins on our hard working audience, those front-line employees who are the life-blood of our local tourism industry. Plus, everyone needs a little laughter before going into a tourism season full throttle.”

Stevens went on to say, “All we hear from the media these days is gloom and doom. We’ll show them otherwise by having a great turnout that Tuesday evening”

Tickets for the evening are $10 per person and are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

What: The First (and Maybe the Last) Eureka Springs Aqua Comedy Show
Who: Local comedians and performers
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Ozark Mountain Hoe Down
How Much: $10 per person
Why: To lighten the mood and to replenish the Chamber’s Economic Developement budget

Sunday, March 8, 2009

FREE Music in Basin Spring Park Starts in April!

FREE Music in Basin Spring Park

April 4th
noon - 2 Jones Van Jones
2 - 4 Jon Seaman
4 - 6 Cross Eyed Child

April 5th
12 - 2 Catherine Reed
2 - Korey Mattox

April 11th
12 - 2 Joseph Hedrick
2 - 4 CrossEyed Child
4 - 6 Opal Fly

April 12th
12 - 2 Chuck Onofrio
2 - 4 Jimmy Wells

April 18th
12 - 2 Catherine Reed
2 - 4 Jon Seaman
4 - 6 HillBenders

19th Earth Day Celebration

April 25th
12 - 2 Jimmy Wells
2 - 4 Chuck Onofrio
4 - 6 Cletus Got Shot

April 26th
12 - 2 Korey Mattox
2 - 4 Jones Van Jones

May 1st
12 – 2 Jones Van Jones
2 -4 Jeff Lee
4 – 6 TBA
8 – 10pm Dance in the Park After Dark with Opal Fly and the Faery Pranksters

May 2nd
12 – 2 Fabulous Hogscalders
2 – 4 CrossEyed Child
4 – 6 The Ariels

May 3rd
12 – 2 Catherine Reed
2- 4 Gayle DeLa Kruse

Saturday, March 7, 2009

MAy Festival Of the Arts 2009 Teaser!

May Festival of the Arts 2009 – Arts of the World

This year's theme for May Festival of the Arts is Arts of the World and celebrates art from around the world in all forms from visual to music to performance art!

Be sure to check out the Spring Art and Yard Art throughout town.

Spring Art will be displayed at specially selected springs around town. For more information please email eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

Yard Art will be on display in yards all over town. For more information please e-mail eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

*FREE Music in Basin Spring Park every Friday Noon until 6:00pm, Saturday Noon until 6:00pm and Sunday Noon until 4. Monday May 25th FREE music in Basin Spring Park Noon until 6:00pm

*FREE Dance in the Park After Dark on Friday Night May 1st with Opal Fly and the Faery Pranksters.

*FREE Dance in the Park After Dark on Friday Night May 15th Band to be announced

*ARTRageous Parade on Saturday May 2nd Starting at the Crescent Hotel and winding all the way through Downtown passing Basin Spring Park. Parade Starts at 2pm

*ART Car Parade on Saturday May 23rd Starting at the Crescent Hotel and winding all the way through Downtown passing Basin Spring Park. Parade Starts at 2pm

*Concert at the City Auditorium Friday Night May 8th with International Touring Group Del Castillo(http://www.delcastillomusic.com) starting at 6pm Opening act to be announced Tickets $25 and can be purchaced online at http://www.theaud.org or by calling 888.855.7823

*Sunday May 10th is Mother's Day and John Two-Hawks is performing his annual Mother's Day show in the City Auditorium. Mothers get in FREE Everyone else $10 More information and Tickets are available at http://www.johntwohawks.com

*Performance at the City Auditorium Saturday Night May 23rd with The UFO's(http://www.theufos.com) Doors open around 6:00pm with opening act The Virtual Insanity Players- VIP's Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling 888.855.7823

*May 15th through 17th is Kids Weekend with tons for the kids to do including Sidewalk Chalk Art, Clowns, Interactive Arts and Crafts, Hands On Fun and Much more!

*May 22nd through 25th enjoy the FREE performances of our friend Bobby Maverick – Magician and Escape Artist! He will be performing various times throughout the weekend in Basin Spring Park.

*May 28th through 31st is Blues Weekend Plenty of Blues everywhere you go in town!

Friday, March 6, 2009

Blues Weekend Reminder!

Sponsored by the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, the 2009 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will feature Guitar Shorty, Hubert Sumlin & the Buddy Flett Band and Joe Louis Walker headlining evening shows in THE Auditorium May 28, 29 & 30 respectively. For acoustic guitar lovers, we have Delta Blues legend David "Honeyboy" Edwards headlining a special "Acoustic Afternoon at THE Auditorium" on Saturday, May 30th. Shows will also be held throughout the weekend in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom and Ozark Room, Basin Spring Park, and at various venues around Eureka Springs.

This year's Blues Weekend will be a fundraiser for The Blues Foundation's Handy Artist Relief Trust and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The HART fund provides assistance to musicians in need, including acute, chronic & preventive medical & dental care, as well as funeral expenses. For more information, please visit www.Blues.org. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located seven miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. It provides lifetime refuge to abandoned, abused, and neglected "Big Cats", with emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Natural habitats have been built over the past decade to allow the "Lions, Tigers & Bears" to live in more natural surroundings. For more information, please visit www.TurpentineCreek.org.

ESBW Producer Charles "Rags" Ragsdell and his wife Lori have been supporters of both organizations for over a decade. As volunteers, they help produce the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend and several other music events. Rags is also a Charter Member of The Blues Foundation, and a member of Turpentine Creek's Board of Directors.

Other headliners appearing in The Auditorium and the 1905 Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom include EG Kight, Moreland & Arbuckle, Mary Flower, RJ Mischo, Lee McBee & the Confessors, Deanna Bogart and John Nemeth. Also, International Blues Challenge winner JP Soars & the Red Hots and Ozarks Blues Society Blues Challenge winners Oreo Blue and Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford will be opening acts.

Thursday evening at THE Auditorium will feature Guitar Shorty. Six-time Blues Music Award nominee Guitar Shorty started his professional career at the tender age of 16, playing for Ray Charles. He recorded his first single under the direction of Willie Dixon the next year, and went on to play with greats such as T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. Since then, Guitar Shorty has headlined festivals around the world, and won the Contemporary Album Blues Music Award in 2007 for "We the People".

Opening for Guitar Shorty will be International Blues Challenge winner JP Soars & the Red Hots. JP and his band bested over 100 bands in the 2009 International Blues Challenge, held by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. JP also won a custom Gibson guitar and a Category 5 amp for the Albert King Award for Most Promising Blues Guitarist. JP was raised in Cedarville, near Fayetteville, and looks forward to returning "home" for his first Arkansas performance.

On Friday, Grammy nominee, nine-time Blues Music Award nominee, four-time BMA winner and Blues Hall of Famer Hubert Sumlin will headline THE Auditorium. Raised in Hughes, Arkansas and after a stint in James Cotton's band, at the age of 18 Hubert became Howlin' Wolf's guitarist. Sumlin's licks are heard on hits like "Smokestack Lightnin'" and "Wang Dang Doodle", and he has been cited by almost every major blues guitarist as one of their prime inspirations.

Sumlin has been a featured artist in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festivals and appeared in the films "10 Days Out", "Lightning in a Bottle" and "Cadillac Records". Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stone's Keith Richard appeared on Sumlin's "About Them Shoes", another testament to his influence on today's guitar greats. Hubert will be backed by The Buddy Flett Band, who also appeared in "10 Days Out", Kenny Wayne Shepherd's road-trip documentary.

Opening for Sumlin will be Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford, who represented the Ozarks Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge's Solo/Duo competition. Also appearing will be Oreo Blue, who represented the Ozarks Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge's Band competition.

Also on Friday, BMA nominee John Nemeth and BMA winner Deanna Bogart will perform in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom. Nemeth has wowed crowds around the world with great vocals and harp playing, and simply blew away the crowd on the King Biscuit stage with Anson Funderburg & the Rockets after the passing of harp legend Sam Meyers. Deanna Bogart is one of the most musically gifted ladies on the planet. A "quadruple threat", Deanna sings, plays piano and saxophone, and writes great songs.

Saturday afternoon at THE Auditorium features Grammy and Blues Music Award winner and two-time Blues Hall of Famer David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Honeyboy is the last of the original Mississippi Delta Blues guitarists. Unlike guitarists like Eric Clapton who say Robert Johnson influenced their music, Honeyboy actually played with Johnson! Honeyboy's life has been intertwined with almost every major blues legend, including both Robert and Tommy Johnson, Charlie Patton, Big Joe Williams, Rice "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller, Howlin' Wolf, Peetie Wheatstraw, Sunnyland Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Walter, Little Walter, Magic Sam, and Muddy Waters! In 1942, Alan Lomax recorded Honeyboy in Clarksdale, Mississippi for the Library of Congress. Since then, Honeyboy has recorded 14 albums and has appeared on 38 compilations, and has performed at hundreds of festivals around the world. Honeyboy also appeared as himself in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

Opening for Honeyboy are EG Kight and Mary Flower. Both ladies are multiple Blues Music Award nominees, and are known around the world for their guitar playing, singing, and songwriting. They will also perform sets in the Basin Park Hotel Ozark Room on Friday and Saturday evenings respectively.

Saturday will feature Multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award winner Joe Louis Walker. Joe Louis has been nominated for an astounding 39 Blues Music Awards, winning three times. Joe Louis is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer & prolific songwriter who has toured the world throughout his career and earned himself a legion of dedicated fans around the globe. He has recorded with the likes of BB King, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Huey Lewis, Branford Marsalis, Steve Cropper, Shemekia Copeland & Ike Turner, with a discography that counts 19 solo albums, 2 live DVD's, and countless compilations and guest appearances.

Opening for Joe Louis Walker will be RJ Mischo backed by Lee McBee & the Confessors. RJ Mischo has performed around the world, thrilling audiences with his mastery of the harmonica. Lee McBee is best known for his harp and vocal work with Mike Morgan and The Crawl, but shines on his own with one of the tightest bands in the Midwest, The Confessors. These two gifted front men will take turns entertaining the audience, then will come together at the end for some “head cutting” in what can best be described as a “harp meltdown”!

Also appearing on Saturday in the Barefoot Ballroom will be Moreland & Arbuckle and BMA nominee Candye Kane. Fairly new to the festival scene, Moreland & Arbuckle's latest CD "1861" was designated a "Pick to Click" on Bluesville. They have gained a large following with their Mississippi-style "Roots Blues" that are influenced by everyone from Little Walter to Led Zeppelin. Candye Kane has toured the world as part of RUF Records' Blues Caravan, and is known for her outrageous costumes and high-energy shows.

Candye was scheduled to appear at last year's Blues Weekend, but was unable to perform due to illness. Like many musicians, Candye didn't have insurance to cover her medical bills, and the HART Fund helped pay them. We promised Candye she would get a "rain check" for this year's Blues Weekend, and we are thrilled she is able to come and help raise money for the HART fund!

Also, internationally acclaimed blues photographer David Horowitz will exhibit his photography, and will conduct a performance photography workshop on Saturday morning. Horowitz’s award winning photographs include over four decades of blues greats, everyone from Katie Webster to Albert Collins to Stevie Ray Vaughn to today’s rising stars. If you have attended any major blues festival, more than likely you have seen David shooting from the side of the stage.

In addition to the headliner shows and photo exhibition, there will be music in Basin Spring Park and at area clubs and restaurants.

For a complete schedule, more information or to volunteer, please visit www.EurekaSpringsBlues.com

Thursday, March 5, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – MARCH 5-11, 2009

For a Complete List of the 2009 “Events & Festivals” …
www.eurekasprings.org


(If you would like to have information posted on “What’s New” for an event or activity that will be happening during the week of March 12-March18, please email donna@eurekasprings.org before noon on Thursday, March 12. Thank you.



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“Garden of the Season” Competition

The Eureka Springs Garden Club encourages all homeowners and businesses to plan for spring planting and to think about entering the Garden’s Club’s spring “Garden of the Season” competition in April. The spring theme is “Pathways” gardens; summer theme is “Water Features”and the fall theme is “Harvest”. For more information and/or to nominate your own garden or others, please call Garden Club Coordinator, Cathy Lamb (253-1096).


Eureka Springs School of the Arts

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) class schedule is now available on line www.esartschool.com.



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Thursday, March 5

Every Thursday at 9:30 am: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402

Eureka Live: Open Mic Jam Session (7PM)

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Rowdy Beaver - Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Open Mic Musical Smack-Down with Rev. Coy Dog

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Friday, March 6

Pine Mountain Theater Begins 35th “Funtastic” Season!!

Eureka Springs’ longest running family show will kick off a season-long celebration honoring their 35th birthday Friday, March 6 at 8:00pm. The “Good News Quartet” gospel pre-show begins at 7:30pm. Shows will be performed Friday & Saturday nights thru March 21, then nightly except Sunday beginning March 23. “All-You-Can-Eat” FREE popcorn. Adults $19.95 + tax. For reservations & information please call 253-9156 (www.pinemountainjamboree.com).



Friday March 6

Reception & Book Signing at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring St., Eureka Springs

Eureka Thyme will host a reception & book signing with Martien & Teressena Bakens, co-authors & illustrator of “The Fifth Tarot” at 6:00pm. “The Fifth Tarot” bridges the ancient esoteric teachings of tarot with the changing times in which we live. Teressena is a visionary artist and intuitive & the author of “Peace Moon”. Martien is an energy healer, aroma therapist & alchemist. For more information contact Marsha Havens at Eureka Thyme (479) 363-9600 or email marsha@eurekathyme.com.


Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8
John Michael Talbot’s Lenten Retreat

John Michael shares his insights and experiences and will challenge you to make the Lenten Season more spiritually profitable. For information contact the Little Portion Retreat Center 253-7379 or email retreatinfo@littleportion.org.



Friday, March 6

Chelsea’s: The Low Down Fancy

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) (8PM)

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne: –Arkansas Red (Jazz Guitar)( 6-9PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM) & Kim Beggs (Mountain & Backroads Bluegrass) (6-9PM)

New Delhi Café: Mountain Sprout (6:30PM)

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: A&W (8-midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM) Mike Nichols & TJ (8PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: The David Wiser Band (9PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with The Big Dawg


Saturday, March 7

Every Saturday at 9:30 am: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402


Saturday, March 7

Chelsea’s: Skinny Gypsies (9PM)

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) 10PM.

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne: Jerry Yester-Grand piano dinner music (6:30-9:30PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Mud Street Café: Chuck & Arkansas Red

New Delhi Café: Tiffany Christopher (6:30PM)

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Fireman’s Party with A&W (8PM-Midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Mike Nichols & TJ (8PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with the Big Dawg

Squid and Whale Pub: Shannon Wurst & Sunday Pie (6PM) Chris Gulley & Miracle Church (8PM)

Wagon Wheel Tavern: Beau Jenkins (8-10PM)


Sunday, March 8

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Sunday, March 8
EUU to Host Dr. Chuck McNeal

The Eureka Universalist Fellowship will host Dr. Chuck McNeal who will speak on the topic “Give Peace a Chance” -- the “Spirituality of the Beatles”, Part 2. (11:00AM, 17 Elk Street). For details, call 253-0929.


Sunday, March 8

“Women’s Drum Class” begins at 6:00pm. $5.00 per class technique in Frame Drum, Doumbek, Medicine Drum, Ashiko, Djembe. Learn how to develop the voice of the drum, drumming with chant and in a group. Bring your own drum or drums will be available. Fire Om Earth Studios. 872 Mill Hollow Road. Eureka Springs. www.fireomearth.com. Phone: 479-363-9402.


Sunday, March 8

“Women’s Full Moon Drum”. Honoring Clan Mother of the Third Moon – Weighs the Truth. 7:00pm. Fire Om Earth Studios. 872 Mill Hollow Road. Eureka Springs. www.fireomearth.com. Phone 479-363-9402.


Sunday, March 8

Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room: Sunday Brunch with Maureen Alexander

Eureka Live: Live music & dancing (11AM-10PM)

New Delhi Café: Mountain Sprout (3:30PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Biker appreciation Day

Squid and Whale Pub: Local Entertainment


Monday, March 9

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Monday, March 9

Carroll County AARP will meet at 10:00am at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Brad Phelps, Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Public Protection Department, where he investigates violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, will provide up-to-date information on senior issues and scams and Medicare advantage. For information on AARP or the meeting, call Nita Holley 363-9541. Guests welcome.


Monday, March 9

Chelsea’s: Ladies’ Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Marquee’s: Will Steele hosts Songwriter’s Night (7-10PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Ladies Night



Every Monday at 5:30 pm: Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. 479-363-9402.

Every Monday at 6:30 pm:. Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 Mountain Street

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


Tuesday, March 10

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Tuesday, March 10

Chelsea’s: Open Mic

Holiday Island Elks Lodge: Charitable Bingo (6:30PM)

Lovin’ Oven Bakeria: Board Game Night (6PM)

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Salsa Music Night



Every Tuesday at 9:30AM: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402


Wednesday, March 11
Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com


Wednesday, March 11

Weather Spotters Training Course

The Eureka Springs Fire Department, the National Weather Service & the Carroll County Weather Watchers will sponsor emergency preparing & weather spotters training courses for Carroll County residents. The class will be held from 2-6:30pm at the Eureka Springs Fire Department, 144 E. Van Buren. For details & registration call 253-9516.


Wednesday, March 11

Every Wednesday: Bellyogchi classes at Fire Om Studio Studios. 9:30AM. 479-363-9402


Wednesday, March 11

Eureka Live: Family Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

New Delhi Café: Open Jam (6:30PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-6PM) Service Employees’ Night

Squid and Whale Pub: Gnarly Movie Night


LOOKING AHEAD
March-December: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins March 14 (253-7679)

March 13: “It’s Time for a Change – Miss PBR” contest. Chelsea’s (253-6723)

March 13: Ozark Mountain Hoe Down “Opening Night” (253-7725)

March 13: House Concert to Benefit Clear Spring School

March 14: War Eagle Cavern opens for the season

March 14: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll (253-7679)

March 14: Grassy Knob Firehouse “Chilli Day” (253-1094)

March 14: 27th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race (253-5543)

March 14: Eureka Springs Historical Museum Souper Soup (253-9417)

March 14: St. Patrick’s Day Parade (479-981-9551)

March 15: Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors www.arbeerclub.com

March 15: “Women Be Wise” (479-363-9402)

March 15: Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn Restaurant (253-5282)

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (479-981-9551)

March 19: Poetluck Potluck Dinner at The Writer’s Colony (253-7444)

March 20: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview

March 21: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 21: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 22: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 22: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 27: Steven Foster to address Eureka Springs Garden Club (253-2227)

March 28: 19th Annual E.S. Kite Fest @ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (253-6596)

April 1: Eureka Springs School of the Arts – “Foolist 4 ReArt

April 3-4: “Murder Mystery Weekend” (800-223-3246) (888-567-2422)

April 3-5: Spring Diversity Weekend

April 4: FREE Music in Basin Park (253-2586)

April 5: FREE Music in Basin Park (253-2586)

House Concert Benefits Clear Spring School

On Friday, March 13th, Eureka songstresses will come together for the
first time to present an evening of vocal stylings and harmonizing to benefit
Clear Spring School.

Karen FitzPatrick, of The Ariels; Opal Fly, along with her sax; Pearl
Brick and Denise Lanuti, both of Folk fame; Jane Tucker, of The Greasy Greens
and Loretta Crenshaw, local songbird, will form for the evening, the group Cool Clear Water.

The performance will be held at The Unitarian Church at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs.
Doors will open at 7:00pm, and admission is $15.
There will be wine and refreshments available for a donation.
Space will be limited.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

ICE STORM TO AFFECT BEAVER LAKE PARK OPENINGS

January’s ice storm resulted in extensive timber damage to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks at Beaver Lake. This, in addition to the damage from flooding in 2008, will affect park openings this spring. Although, Corps officials are confident they will have at least portions of each park ready for visitors on the scheduled opening days.

Repairs of damage caused by 2008 flooding were underway when the ice storm struck, causing further damage. The staff at Beaver is making every effort to get the parks open for the 2009 recreation season which begins April 1 at Dam Site, Hickory Creek, Horseshoe Bend, Lost Bridge North and Prairie Creek. The remaining parks are scheduled to open May 1.

The Corps is making every effort to make areas safe enough to open as soon as possible, in part by using existing and new contractors. As cleanup and repairs are made, Beaver Lake visitors are urged to be patient and use caution while driving or walking in the parks.

Camping reservations have been temporarily suspended while work is completed. Once the Corps staff determines campsites are safe for occupancy, reservations will be resumed. All seven marinas on the lake are open for business, as well as all boat launching ramps in the parks.

For more information, call the duty ranger at 479-636-1210, ext. 0, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the Beaver Lake Internet home page at www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Updated Blues Weekend Press Release, Eureka Springs, AR

Sponsored by the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, the 2009 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will feature Guitar Shorty, Hubert Sumlin & the Buddy Flett Band and Joe Louis Walker headlining evening shows in THE Auditorium May 28, 29 & 30 respectively. For acoustic guitar lovers, we have Delta Blues legend David "Honeyboy" Edwards headlining a special "Acoustic Afternoon at THE Auditorium" on Saturday, May 30th. Shows will also be held throughout the weekend in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom and Ozark Room, Basin Spring Park, and at various venues around Eureka Springs.

This year's Blues Weekend will be a fundraiser for The Blues Foundation's Handy Artist Relief Trust and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The HART fund provides assistance to musicians in need, including acute, chronic & preventive medical & dental care, as well as funeral expenses. For more information, please visit www.Blues.org. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located seven miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. It provides lifetime refuge to abandoned, abused, and neglected "Big Cats", with emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Natural habitats have been built over the past decade to allow the "Lions, Tigers & Bears" to live in more natural surroundings. For more information, please visit www.TurpentineCreek.org.

ESBW Producer Charles "Rags" Ragsdell and his wife Lori have been supporters of both organizations for over a decade. As volunteers, they help produce the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend and several other music events. Rags is also a Charter Member of The Blues Foundation, and a member of Turpentine Creek's Board of Directors.

Other headliners appearing in The Auditorium and the 1905 Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom include EG Kight, Moreland & Arbuckle, Mary Flower, RJ Mischo, Lee McBee & the Confessors, Deanna Bogart and John Nemeth. Also, International Blues Challenge winner JP Soars & the Red Hots and Ozarks Blues Society Blues Challenge winners Oreo Blue and Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford will be opening acts.

Thursday evening at THE Auditorium will feature Guitar Shorty. Six-time Blues Music Award nominee Guitar Shorty started his professional career at the tender age of 16, playing for Ray Charles. He recorded his first single under the direction of Willie Dixon the next year, and went on to play with greats such as T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. Since then, Guitar Shorty has headlined festivals around the world, and won the Contemporary Album Blues Music Award in 2007 for "We the People".

Opening for Guitar Shorty will be International Blues Challenge winner JP Soars & the Red Hots. JP and his band bested over 100 bands in the 2009 International Blues Challenge, held by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. JP also won a custom Gibson guitar and a Category 5 amp for the Albert King Award for Most Promising Blues Guitarist. JP was raised in Cedarville, near Fayetteville, and looks forward to returning "home" for his first Arkansas performance.

On Friday, Grammy nominee, nine-time Blues Music Award nominee, four-time BMA winner and Blues Hall of Famer Hubert Sumlin will headline THE Auditorium. Raised in Hughes, Arkansas and after a stint in James Cotton's band, at the age of 18 Hubert became Howlin' Wolf's guitarist. Sumlin's licks are heard on hits like "Smokestack Lightnin'" and "Wang Dang Doodle", and he has been cited by almost every major blues guitarist as one of their prime inspirations.

Sumlin has been a featured artist in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festivals and appeared in the films "10 Days Out", "Lightning in a Bottle" and "Cadillac Records". Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stone's Keith Richard appeared on Sumlin's "About Them Shoes", another testament to his influence on today's guitar greats. Hubert will be backed by The Buddy Flett Band, who also appeared in "10 Days Out", Kenny Wayne Shepherd's road-trip documentary.

Opening for Sumlin will be Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford, who represented the Ozarks Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge's Solo/Duo competition. Also appearing will be Oreo Blue, who represented the Ozarks Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge's Band competition.

Also on Friday, BMA nominee John Nemeth and BMA winner Deanna Bogart will perform in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom. Nemeth has wowed crowds around the world with great vocals and harp playing, and simply blew away the crowd on the King Biscuit stage with Anson Funderburg & the Rockets after the passing of harp legend Sam Meyers. Deanna Bogart is one of the most musically gifted ladies on the planet. A "quadruple threat", Deanna sings, plays piano and saxophone, and writes great songs.

Saturday afternoon at THE Auditorium features Grammy and Blues Music Award winner and two-time Blues Hall of Famer David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Honeyboy is the last of the original Mississippi Delta Blues guitarists. Unlike guitarists like Eric Clapton who say Robert Johnson influenced their music, Honeyboy actually played with Johnson! Honeyboy's life has been intertwined with almost every major blues legend, including both Robert and Tommy Johnson, Charlie Patton, Big Joe Williams, Rice "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller, Howlin' Wolf, Peetie Wheatstraw, Sunnyland Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Walter, Little Walter, Magic Sam, and Muddy Waters! In 1942, Alan Lomax recorded Honeyboy in Clarksdale, Mississippi for the Library of Congress. Since then, Honeyboy has recorded 14 albums and has appeared on 38 compilations, and has performed at hundreds of festivals around the world. Honeyboy also appeared as himself in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

Opening for Honeyboy are EG Kight and Mary Flower. Both ladies are multiple Blues Music Award nominees, and are known around the world for their guitar playing, singing, and songwriting. They will also perform sets in the Basin Park Hotel Ozark Room on Friday and Saturday evenings respectively.

Saturday will feature Multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award winner Joe Louis Walker. Joe Louis has been nominated for an astounding 39 Blues Music Awards, winning three times. Joe Louis is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer & prolific songwriter who has toured the world throughout his career and earned himself a legion of dedicated fans around the globe. He has recorded with the likes of BB King, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Huey Lewis, Branford Marsalis, Steve Cropper, Shemekia Copeland & Ike Turner, with a discography that counts 19 solo albums, 2 live DVD's, and countless compilations and guest appearances.

Opening for Joe Louis Walker will be RJ Mischo backed by Lee McBee & the Confessors. RJ Mischo has performed around the world, thrilling audiences with his mastery of the harmonica. Lee McBee is best known for his harp and vocal work with Mike Morgan and The Crawl, but shines on his own with one of the tightest bands in the Midwest, The Confessors. These two gifted front men will take turns entertaining the audience, then will come together at the end for some “head cutting” in what can best be described as a “harp meltdown”!

Also appearing on Saturday in the Barefoot Ballroom will be Moreland & Arbuckle and BMA nominee Candye Kane. Fairly new to the festival scene, Moreland & Arbuckle's latest CD "1861" was designated a "Pick to Click" on Bluesville. They have gained a large following with their Mississippi-style "Roots Blues" that are influenced by everyone from Little Walter to Led Zeppelin. Candye Kane has toured the world as part of RUF Records' Blues Caravan, and is known for her outrageous costumes and high-energy shows.

Candye was scheduled to appear at last year's Blues Weekend, but was unable to perform due to illness. Like many musicians, Candye didn't have insurance to cover her medical bills, and the HART Fund helped pay them. We promised Candye she would get a "rain check" for this year's Blues Weekend, and we are thrilled she is able to come and help raise money for the HART fund!

Also, internationally acclaimed blues photographer David Horowitz will exhibit his photography, and will conduct a performance photography workshop on Saturday morning. Horowitz’s award winning photographs include over four decades of blues greats, everyone from Katie Webster to Albert Collins to Stevie Ray Vaughn to today’s rising stars. If you have attended any major blues festival, more than likely you have seen David shooting from the side of the stage.

In addition to the headliner shows and photo exhibition, there will be music in Basin Spring Park and at area clubs and restaurants.

For a complete schedule, more information or to volunteer, please visit www.EurekaSpringsBlues.com

Monday, March 2, 2009

Aviation Murder in Eureka Springs, AR!

Aviation Murder in Eureka Springs, AR!

Mystery lovers will once again be in for a thrilling Murder Mystery Weekend in Northwest Arkansas! Reservations are now being accepted for the The French Flying Machine Murder! It's a clue-filled, sleuthing weekend on April 3rd & 4th, 2009. Two of Eureka Springs’ finest historic inns, The 1884 Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast Inn and the 1881 Crescent Cottage Inn will host this exciting Bed and Breakfast Murder Mystery with a top-notch package including: a two night stay at either inn, a cocktail party/reception to kick-off the weekend, full gourmet breakfast each morning, breakfast dessert gathering for more clues, around-town clue hunt and a buffet dinner to expose the murderer! Come join the party and you could be Viscountess of Josselin, Pandora Spocks, or Al Lejance, some of the colorful mystery characters. There will be free pickup at the Berryville airport for any pilots that would like to do a fly-in!

“Eureka Springs is a Victorian mountain village offering old-world charm and European flavor. It is a natural, theatrical backdrop full of intrigue for the super-sleuth or the weekend gumshoe,” says innkeeper Ray Dilfield of the 1881 Crescent Cottage Inn. "Our mystery weekends have been so successful we wanted to offer a different type of story that is once again an exciting, interactive, and theatrical opportunity to let your hair down and see 'who done it'! This mystery offers a wonderful historic perspective of the beginning of aviation. As with the previous mysteries, it is filled with unique, lively characters and takes place at one of the lovely Victorian mansions in the 'Silk Stocking District' of Eureka Springs. Remember - not everything on the eve of aviation history goes well!” Narrow, winding streets, flowering parks, fabulous restaurants, spas, art galleries & specialty shops will definitely enhance this one-of-a-kind and unforgettable weekend. Availability is limited so the first clue is-make reservations now! Package prices range from $399 - $539, depending on room..
For more information call 1881 Crescent Cottage Inn 800-223-3246 www.1881crescentcottageinn.com or 1884 Bridgeford House 888-567-2422 www.bridgefordhouse.com

1881 Crescent Cottage Inn
Ray or Elise Dilfield
211 Spring St.
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
800-223-3246 toll free
www.1881crescentcottageinn.com

or

1884 Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Nadara ("Sam) or Jeff Feldman
263 Spring St.
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
888-567-2422 toll free

www.bridgefordhouse.com

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Is Eureka Springs America's Coolest Town?

Is Eureka Springs America's Coolest Town?

Cast your vote for Eureka Springs at Budget Travel magazine online. We could be recognized as one of America's "Coolest Towns."
See the rules and vote for Eureka Springs here:

www.budgettravel.com/bt-srv/coolestsmalltowns/index.html?wpisrc=newsletter

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The First (and Maybe the Last) Eureka Springs, AR Aqua Comedy Show

Chamber Announces

“The First (and Maybe the Last) Eureka Springs

Aqua Comedy Show”

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce announced a benefit show on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 featuring stand-up comedy, improvisation and music from local talent.

“By now, everyone is suffering from cabin fever, especially with the stress of the ice storm, so we thought we would plan an event for locals to help lighten the mood going in to the tourist season,” explained Chamber Vice-President Lisa Liggett. “The proceeds of the night’s event will be used to supplement the Economic Development budget of the Chamber.”

The comedy and music event will be held at the Ozark Mountain Hoe Down beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Ozark Mountain Hoe Down has donated the space for the performance. Likewise, performers during the evening are also donating their time and talents.

When asked about the “Aqua” tag in the title of the event, Liggett revealed that the evening would carry a PG-13 rating and may not be entirely suitable for families with small children. “No vulgar language, or other inappropriate behavior; it won’t be a “blue” comedy show, just slightly blue-hued, you know – aqua.”

“You tend to kid the ones you love, so we’ll be lampooning locals, tourists and others who regularly touch our lives in an effort to paste some grins on our hard working audience,” offered Visitor Information Center Manager Gloria Stevens.

Tickets for the evening are $10 per person and are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

“We think everyone needs a little laughter before going in to the season full throttle. All we hear from the media is gloom and doom. We hope to have a great turnout Tuesday evening,” concluded Stevens.

What: The First (and Maybe the Last) Eureka Springs Aqua Comedy Show

Who: Local comedians and performers including Virtual Insanity Players (the VIP’s) improv comedy troupe

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Where: The Ozark Mountain Hoe Down

How Much: $10 per person

Why: To lighten the mood and to replenish the Chamber budget for

Economic Development

Friday, February 27, 2009

Eureka Springs, Pine Mountain Theater Celebrates 35th year!

PINE MOUNTAIN THEATER BEGINS 35TH FUNTASTIC SEASON FRIDAY MARCH 6TH

The Pine Mountain Theater, Eureka Springs’ longest running family show will kick off a season long celebration honoring their 35th birthday Friday March 6th at 8:00 p.m. The Good News Quartet gospel music pre-show begins at 7:30 p.m. Mike and Dale Bishop, the Ozarks favorite couple headline the show along with comedian Scott Dewbre, often referred to as “the funniest guy in town”. Also appearing is the versatile and energetic Pine Mountain Band. Band members include band leader Kenneth “Buster Sharp”, John Walter Morrison, Acra Turner and newcomer Gary Welch, who toured with Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass for over 17 years and has performed with various other artists and at several venues in Branson, Missouri.

This years show features new country hits, bluegrass music, classic country songs and nostalgic and classic rock n’ roll favorites. There’s always some great blues tunes performed and gospel and patriotic music are staples in every show at the theater. Some highlights include an expanded version of last season’s popular History of Dance segment, a tribute to great piano artists, and Mike’s traditional “Ragged Ol’ Flag”. Some time during the show will be dedicated to songs and artists popular during the mid seventies when the Pine Mountain theater originated. “We’re excited about the 2009 show and the 35th season celebration” stated show producer Mike Bishop. The Pine Mountain show has the distinction of being Arkansas’ 1st and most attended family show and has become a “must see” attraction for vacationers from all over the United States visiting Eureka Springs.

Shows will be performed Friday and Saturday nights through March 21st, then nightly except Sunday beginning March 23rd. Ticket office opens at 10:00 a.m. all show days. Adult admission is $19.95 plus tax and children under 12 are admitted free. Everyone enjoys “all you can eat” free popcorn. The lobby gift shop offers a large variety of gifts and souvenirs and is open daily. For a limited time season passes are on sale for only $29.95 (regularly $39.95). For reservations or more information call toll free 1-877-253-9156 or visit our web site at www.pinemountainjamboree.com.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – February 26th - March 5th

The Eureka Springs Garden Club is encouraging all homeowners and businesses to plan for spring planting and to think about entering the Garden’s Club’s 2009 “Garden of the Season” competitions. The 2009 garden themes are: “Pathways" (spring), "Water Features" (summer), and "Harvest" (fall). For more information and/or to nominate your own garden or others, please call Garden Club Coordinator, Cathy Lamb (253-1096).

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Thursday, February 26

Every Thursday at 9:30 am: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402

Thursday, February 26

Eureka Live: Open Mic Jam Session (7PM)

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Rowdy Beaver - Happy Hour (3-6PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Open Mic Musical Smack-Down with Truckstop Hookers & DJ Havok

Friday, February 27 thru Monday March 2

Drum Building Workshop. 10AM-4PM $260 includes materials & instruction. Create your own Medicine Drum. Registration required. Fire Om Earth Studio. 872 Mill Hollow Road, Eureka Springs. www.fireomearth.com. (479) 363-9402.

Friday, February 27

Chelsea’s: Big Smith

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) (8PM)

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne –Arkansas Red (Jazz Guitar)(6-9PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

New Delhi Café: Blind Boy White & The Liberators

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: John Elliot & Johan Wagner (8-midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-7PM) – South 14 (Bluegrass) 7:30PM

Squid and Whale Pub: Mountain Sprout (9PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with The Big Dawg

Saturday, February 28

Carroll County Fresh! Annual meeting. 8AM-Noon. Berryville Community Center. For details: (www.carrollcountyfresh.org) or call 479-244-5431.

Saturday, February 28.

Every Saturday at 9:30 am: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402

Saturday, February 28

Chelsea’s: Gaylords (9PM)

Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs) 10PM.

Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne: Jerry Yester-Grand piano dinner music (6:30-9:30PM)

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Mud Street Café: Travis Graham & Friends

New Delhi Café: Mountain Sprout (6:30PM)

Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: John Elliot & Johan Wagner (8PM-Midnite)

Rowdy Beaver: Pope County Bootleggers (7:30PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke & Dance with the Big Dawg

Squid and Whale Pub: Toast To The Blind (Funk Rock & Blues) 8PM

Wagon Wheel Tavern: Rev. Coy Dog (6PM-Closing)

Sunday, March 1

Eureka House Concert featuring Mary Gauthier. Unitarian Church. 17 Elk St. Doors Open at 7pm. Music at 7:30pm. (www.eurekahouseconcerts.com).

Sunday March 1

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com

Sunday, March 1

Eureka Live: Live music & dancing (11AM-10PM)

New Delhi Café: Mountain Sprout (3:30PM)

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Biker appreciation Day

Squid and Whale Pub: Local Entertainment

Monday, March 2

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com

Monday, March 2

Chelsea’s: Ladies’ Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Marquee’s: Will Steele hosts Songwriter’s Night (7-10PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-7PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Ladies Night

Every Monday at 5:30 pm: Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. 479-363-9402.

Every Monday at 6:30 pm:. Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 Mountain Street

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

Tuesday, March 3

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com

Tuesday, March 3

Club of the Ozarks Celebrates 10th Anniversary: 3PM. 107 Whispering Pines (next to the Bavarian Inn on US62W).. For details call 479-253-5665.

Tuesday, March 3

Eureka Springs Middle School “Literacy Night”. 5PM. For details: bkepford@es.k12.ar.us.

Tuesday, March 3

Chelsea’s: Open Mic

Holiday Island Elks Lodge: Charitable Bingo (6:30PM)

Lovin’ Oven Bakeria: Board Game Night (6PM)

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-7PM)

Squid and Whale Pub: Salsa Music Night

Every Tuesday at 9:30AM: Tai Chi at Fire Om Earth Studios.479-363-9402

Wednesday, March 4

Eureka Springs Gallery Association Showcase. Downtown-Spring Street. FREE. View the creations of 970 artists & craftsmen. www.artofeureka.com

Wednesday, March 4

Every Wednesday: Bellyogchi classes at Fire Om Studio Studios. 9:30AM. 479-363-9402

Wednesday, March 4

Eureka Live: Family Night

Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo (3-7PM)

New Delhi Café: Open Jam (6:30PM)

Rowdy Beaver: Happy Hour (3-7PM) Service Employees’ Night

Squid and Whale Pub: Gnarly Movie Night

LOOKING AHEAD

March-December: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins March 7 (253-7679)

March 6-8: John Michael Talbot’s Lenten Retreat (253-7379)

March 6: Pine Mountain Theater “Opening Night” (253-9156)

March 6: Eureka Thyme: Book Signing “The Fifth Tarot” (363-9300)

March 8: Women’s Drum Class & Women’s Full Moon Drum (479-363-9402)

March 9: AARP meeting. Holiday Island Clubhouse (363-9541)

March 13: Ozark Mountain Hoe Down “Opening Night” (253-7725)

March 14: War Eagle Cavern opens for the season (479) 789-2909

March 14: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll (253-7679)

March 14: Grassy Knob Firehouse “Chilli Day” (253-1094)

March 14: 27th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race (253-5543)

March 14: Eureka Springs Historical Museum Souper Soup (253-9417)

March 14: St. Patrick’s Day Parade (479-981-9551)

March 15: Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors www.arbeerclub.com

March 15: “Women Be Wise” (479-363-9402)

March 15: Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn Restaurant (253-5282)

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (479-981-9551)

March 19: Poetluck Potluck Dinner at The Writer’s Colony (253-7444)

March 20: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview

March 21: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 21: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 22: 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show & Sale

March 22: Shoe Making Workshop (479-363-9402)

March 27: Steven Foster to address Eureka Springs Garden Club (253-2227)

March 28: 19th Annual E.S. Kite Fest @ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (253-6596)