CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JANUARY 23-28, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JANUARY 23-28, 2009


COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS




11th Annual Robert Burns Weekend

Friday January 23 – Sunday January 25, 2009. Semiquincentennial events include a Ceilidh, four seminars, a Scotch whiskey tasting,the traditional Burns supper and a Burns Sunday brunch. For details and reservations, contact the Crescent Hotel at 253-9766.


Change a Pet’s Life – Free Adoption at GSHS

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will sponsor a free adoption event at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Saturday, January 24. All adoption expenses will be covered for the first 10 people wanting to adopt a shelter pet. The Shelter will be open from 9am to 5pm for the event.


Sewing For Beginners

A basic class for anyone wanting to learn skills from button-sewing to making clothes from commercial patterns. Mark Hughes of “Regalia Handmade Clothing” will teach a 10-week class on Sundays from 4-6pm and Tuesdays from 7-9pm beginning January 25th at “Buy the Yard!” fabric store at 12 Center Street. Classes are limited to 6 students, and the cost if $15 per class. Please call 253-2202 for more information.


Native Point of View

First in a series of Talks & Lessons with Jim TwoFeathers – Wolf Clan, Coyote Medicine Man. By donation. Sunday January 25, 6:30 pm. For information www.fireomearth.com.


Time Bank Will Offer Firewood to the Needy

The Eureka Springs Time Bank members will meet on Sunday, January 25 from noon to 3:00 pm to saw and gather firewood for several families in need. Alternative date is February 1st if weather is inclement. For details: www.timebanks.org or 253-1275.


Mardi Gras Umbrella Decorating Party

“Umbrella Decorating Party & Doin’ the 2nd Line to Mardi Gras Music” will take place on Wednesday January 28 at 5:00 pm at the New Delhi café at 2 N. Main. Supplies will be provided. For details, e-mail Dan@Ureeka.org or call (479) 981-9551.


Blood Drive – Thursday, January 29

The Eureka springs Rotary Club and Rotary Youth Interact Club will sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, January 29 from 1:15 to 6:00 pm at the Eureka Springs High School cafeteria. Walk-ins are welcome. For details, call 253-7379.


Stephen Foster, Local Author, Photographer, International Consultant & Lecturer
Will Address the Eureka Springs Garden Club on Friday January 30 at 1:00 pm at the Carnegie Public Library Annex, 194 Spring Street. The discussion topic will be “Herbs as Flowers.” The meeting is open to the public and is free of charge. Books will be available for sale. For details, call 253-2227.


Eureka Springs Hospital Lunch and Learn

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 27 for the Tuesday, Feb. 4 “Lunch & Learn” featuring Board-certified neurologist, Dr. Alan Diamond, M.D. who will be speaking on the “Restless Leg Syndrome. Location: Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. For details call 253-4034.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 23



Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Rowdy Beaver: Karaoke

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

Squid & Whale Pub: Cletus Got Shot

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke

Chelsea’s Pirate Party & Dirty Rat Bastards



7:00 PM Crescent Hotel: Robert Burns Weekend “Ceilidh” with the Crooked Creek Ceilidh Band

8:00 PM Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs)

6:00-9:00 PM Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne –Arkansas Red (Jazz Guitar)

3:00-7:00 PM Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo

6:30 PM New Delhi Café: Effron White

8 PM-Midnite Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Grace Askew & Jamie Randolph (Memphis)



SATURDAY, JANUARY 24



Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Squid & Whale Pub: TBA

Rowdy Beaver: Watts It 2 Ya

Chelsea’s: Frog Eyed Jug Band

Henri’s Just One More: Karaoke

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





3:00 PM: Crescent Hotel: Robert Burns Weekend Whiskey Tasting

6:00 PM: Crescent Hotel: Burns 250th Birthday Supper

10:00 PM: Eureka Live: Underground Mafia (Downstairs)

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

6:30 PM: New Delhi Café: Maureen Alexander

8-Midnite: Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Greg Klyma



SUNDAY, JANUARY 25



Ollie’s: Free Pool

Jack’s Place: Karaoke

Squid & Whale Pub: Improv Night

Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon: Biker Appreciation Day



6-9:30 PM: Chelsea’s: Greg Klyma

9:30AM-2PM Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room: Robert Burns Sunday Brunch

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



MONDAY, JANUARY 26



Chelsea’s: Ladies’ Night

Squid and Whale Pub: Chinese New Year’s and Ladies Night



3:00-7:00PM Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo

7:00-10:00PM Marquee’s: Will Steele hosts Songwriters’ Night



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 Street.

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





TUESDAY, JANUARY 27



Chelsea’s: Open Mic

Squid & Whale Pub: Salsa Music Night



6:30 PM Holiday Island Elks Lodge: Charitable Bingo

6:00 PM Lovin’ Oven Bakeria: Board Game Night

3-7:00 PM Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo




WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28



Eureka Live: Family Night

Squid & Whale Pub: Gnarly Movie Night

Rowdy Beaver: Service Employee’s Night



3-7:00 PM Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary Bo

6:30 PM New Delhi Café: Open Jam



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



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

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.


LOOKING AHEAD



More detailed information on the following events is listed in the “Events & Festival” section of www.eurekasprings.org.





Saturday, January 31st Shoe Making

Saturday, January 31st Polar Bear Plunge



Saturday, February 7th Grow Your Own

Saturday, February 7th Shoe Making



Monday, February 9th Shoe Making



February 13th-15th Valentine’s Diversity Weekend

Friday-Sunday



Saturday, February 14th Chocolate Lover’s Festival

Saturday, February 14th Freakin’ Eurekan Race 15K Trail Run

Saturday, February 14th Single Ladies’ Seminar

Saturday, February 14th Valentine Ball