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Eureka Springs 2010 Calendar of Events January January 9 Kings Day Mardi Gras Kick Off Rally at 5:00pm at the Rowdy Beaver. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org January 23 11th annual Eureka Springs Robert Burns Night at our NEW location, the Convention Center at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Social hour at 6:00 PM followed by the clan's feast at 7:00. For more information email swartzwald02@juno.com. February February 4 Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball with champagne supper buffet beginning at 6:00pm in the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. Reservations required: 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766. February 5 Mardi Gras Hookers and Jokers Ball at 6:00pm at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Limited seating. For tickets call 479-253-7788. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 6 5th Annual Mardi Gras Parade at 2pm . February 6 Annual Krazo Contest at the Art Colony at 3:30pm (following the parade). February 6 Krew of Roux Mardi Gras Ball at Mama Roux's Louisiana Restaurant. For more information contact Betty at 479-253-8630 ext 408. February 13 8th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. February 13 Freakin Eurekan 15K Trail race at 10:00 am. Race day registration will be held from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The course follows trails around Lake Leatherwood. For more information contact Shane Cate at 479-445-4228 or email btrab2@yahoo.com. Entries are at www.active.com. February 13 6th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785 or visit www.eurekachocfest.com. February 16 Second Line Krazo Krawl meets at the Cat House and steps out about 4:00pm. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 26 7th Annual Academy of Excellence Chili Cook-Off and Auction at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Please call 479-253-5400 for more information or contact Tim Adams at timadamsfcfc@sbcglobal.net. March March 5 Opening night for Pine Mountain Theater Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-9156 for reservations and information. March 5-7 Lenten Retreat facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael shares his insights and experiences and will challenge you to make this Lenten Season more spiritually profitable. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. March 7-9 Arkansas Governors Conference in Eureka Springs. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-638-7352. March 10 John Michael Talbot breakfast benefit at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Presentation by JMT - Monastery Rebuilding Fundraiser; raising money for the "Green" Monestary at Little Portion. For more information contact Rachel at 870-654-7405. March 12 Opening night for Ozark Mountain Hoedown Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-7725 for reservations and information. March 13 28th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race. 10K Run, 2-Mile Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk. Host hotel is the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks and will have parking for the races. For more information call Billy Batson at 479-253-5543 or 479-981-1791 or visit www.eurekarotary.org. March 13 Eureka Springs Historical Museum Souper Soup will follow the Victorian Classic and will be held in the High School Cafeteria from 11am-1pm. March 13 17th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at 2:00pm, following the usual parade route down Spring St. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org. March 14 The Vic Olson Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.bcca.com or www.arbeerclub.com. Send all inquiries to Erin J Jones at erinjbrew1002@aol.com. March 17 Eureka Springs All Star Kazoo & Free Form Marching Band. Steps out from Chelsea's at 4:00pm and meanders down the hill through all taverns. March 18 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. March 19 14th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview Sale 5:30pm-7:00pm. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshow.com. March 20 Chili Feed-Benefit for Grassy Knob Fire Department. Hours are Noon-7pm. For more information call 479-253-2266. March 20-21 14th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show and Sale at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshow.com. March 27 Spring Auction benefiting Clear Spring School. This annual 'must-attend' event will be held at the newly restored Queen Anne Mansion, 115 West Van Buren. Silent & live auctions of art, services, getaways, and the unexpected. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, great company. Starts at 6 p.m. $50 per person or $75 per couple. For more information call 479-253-7888. March 27 20th Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 10am-4pm. Located 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 South. For more information call KaleidoKites at 479-253-6596 or 888-836-6251 or email zizirogers@gmail.com April April 3 Fais-Do-Do Dance at Momma Roux's Louisiana Restaurant at 7pm. For more information call 479-253-8630 ext 408. April 4 Easter Egg hunt at the Crescent Hotel at 1:00pm. Call 253-9766 for more info. April 4 34th Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info. April 6 Fais-Do-Do Dance at Mama Roux's Louisiana Restaurant. Dance starts at 7:00pm. For more information call 479-253-8630 Ext 408. April 9-11 Spring Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555. April 9-11 Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Jean Seifried at 479-981-0353 or Angel Brodsky at 479-981-1764, visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@gmail.com. April 10 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The city's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 April 11 Eureka Springs Preservation Society 2nd Annual Simply Scrumptious Dessert and Tea. Twelve beautifully designed table tops with desserts in the Crescent Hotel's Conservatory. The Society will raffle off a special table. For more information: Dee Bright, President eshideaway@cox.net 479-253-9582 April 15 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. April 15-18 34th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit http://www.nwarkaa.org/springtime.htm April 15-17 16th Annual Spring Carnegie Library Book Sale. Hours are Thursday 6pm-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org. April 16-17 6th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. Watch chain saw carvers in action! For more information contact David Blankenship at 479-253-2080, Leigh Spargur at 479-253-9100 or Carl Ennis at 479-253-8766 or visit www.carvingintheozarks.com April 23 The Nimitz Prism Concert. Known for excellence, the award winning music department from Nimitz High School (a 5A high school of about 2500 students) in Irving Texas, will present an eclectic and unique concert of instrumental and vocal music at 7 PM in The Auditorium. Former Irving band director and longtime University of Arkansas band director Eldon Janzen will be honored and will conduct the program. Proceeds of the event will go to the music departments of Eureka Springs and Berryville High Schools. May May FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park May 1 National Day of Prayer celebrations May 1 Ozark Chorale performance at the Auditorium. For more information visit www.theaud.org May 1 The ARTrageous Parade, through historic downtown, kicks off the May Festival of Arts at 2pm. May 1 Zark's Fine Design Gallery presents a show and reception for internationally known sculpture artist Tim Cotterill entitled "The Frogman's Back!" - limited edition bronze frog, koi, and gecko sculptures. 6-9 p.m. 479-253-2626. May 1 Eureka Thyme features woodcrafters to kick off the May Festival of the Arts. Les Casteel of Wood That Rocks crafts fine furniture. John Dilbeck specializes in segmented, turned bowls. Jim Kibby works in wood burl. Join us for a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. 479-363-9600. May 1 83 Spring Street Gallery kicks off this year's festival with an open house. Refreshments available. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information go to www.83springstreet.com or call 479-253-8310. May 1-31 The Eureka Springs Invitational Art Show. Exhibit featuring two and three-dimensional work craeted by som of Eureka Springs' finest artest. Open daily from 10am-6pm in the Queen Anne's Mansion Garden Level Gallery, Hwy 62 and 23N. Admission $2.00. For more information contact Ken Rundel at 866-947-4387 email krundel@eurekasprings.org. May 1-31 May Festival of the Arts. For more information, call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org May 7 Studio 62 is hosting the 5th Annual Art as Prayer Exhibition--an invitational show coinciding with the Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts and the National Day of Prayer, all occurring during the month of May. The artists' reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. May 7-October 30 42nd Annual Season of The Great Passion Play. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com May 7-9 War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com May 8 83 Spring Street Gallery celebrates artists that hale from Arkansas, including master glass carver Rick Isaacs, equestrian artist Allison Cantrell, and fine art skull artist Kate Barger. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information go to www.83springstreet.com or call 479-253-8310. May 8 Meet and greet artist Maureen Dailey from 6-9 p.m. at Eureka Thyme. Her glass sculpture is organic and one-of-a-kind. 479-363-9600. May 8 Zark's Fine Design Gallery presents the 12th Annual Group Invitational Theme Show - "Widgets, Gizmos, & Doohickies." Show & Artists' Reception 6-9 p.m. Over 30 area artists were invited to interpret this year's theme. The show will be on display all day Saturday. Cast your vote for the "People's Choice Award." 479-253-2626. May 8 PT Cruiser Show at Pine Mountain Village. Parade on Saturday at 9 pm. For more information call Anita Rook at 479-685-1522 or Tammie Runyan at 479-238-4979, email Tammie at t.runyan@cox.net or visit www.nwaptcruiserclub.com May 8 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 May 11 11th Annual Eureka Springs Bike Show & Swap meet and Tattoo Contest. All makes and models of Motorcycle. Gates Open 10:00 to 4:00 All entries in by 12:00 noon. Ozark Mountain Hoe Down, Hwy 62 Eureka Springs. Admission $5.00 under 12 FREE No Pets. For more information contact Hess at (870)743-2317 May 14 & 15 "Healing Waters" Womens Conference. For more information call 870-654-7405 or visit www.rachelloveministries.com. May 14-16 ESSA Master Class -Oil Portraits with Kevin Kresse. For more information call 479-253-5384 May 15 Show and artists' reception at Zark's Fine Design Gallery featuring Michael Schwade: Contemporary Artifacts - copper, brass, and silver jewelry embellished with glass cabuchons. Michael's distinctive designs are both contemporary and classical, having the appearance of adornments that could have just as easily been created in ancient times rather than today. 6-9 p.m. 479-253-2626. May 15 Meet fine artist Diana Harvey at her reception from 6-8 p.m. at Eureka Thyme. Her oil paintings are well known both in Eureka Springs and nationally. In the past year, Diana has had work in four prestigious shows: Masterworks 2009, 18th Annual International Miniature Exhibition at Seaside Gallery, American Art in Miniature at Gilcrease, and 36th Annual International Miniature Show at the Leeper-Rattner Museum in Tarpon Springs, Florida. 479-363-9600. May 15 Meet master duck decoy carver John Bundy at 83 Spring Street Gallery. John and his famous Bundy Ducks first appeared in Eureka Springs 25 years ago. He will be creating a special limited edition 25th anniversary duck that will only be available at this even. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information go to www.83springstreet.com or call 479-253-8310. May 15-31 Shakespeare in the Ozarks presents "The Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. The story and language will be as Shakespeare wrote them; however, the production will transpose the action to Eureka Springs in its heyday - the turn of the 19th/20th centuries. Spread your blanket or unfold your lawn chair and enjoy the intimate ambiance created by the hills, trees, and rock outcroppings in the amphitheater of Eureka's historic Harmon Park. For performance times and further information please visit: www.ShakespeareintheOzarks.com May 15 Studio 62 and the Eureka Springs Christian Writers Group present "Food For Thought" at the Lovin' Oven. It's an evening of pizza and pondering as the writers' present materials on spirituality, life and love. And it's free! Coffee and tea are included and the evenings events begin at 6 p.m. May 16 6th Annual Books in Bloom Literary Festival. This is an annual event for adults and children featuring authors and book related professionals presented by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. For more information call 870-423-5300 or visit www.booksinbloom.org. May 18-20 "Eureka Springs ARTCAR Get Together." Part of the "Great MidWestern ARTCAR Tour of 2010." Cruising, community outreach, meet and greet the art cartists. Sponsored by Eureka Springs ARTCARtists 2.0. For more info call or email Ranaga 479-981-3288, nagasan@sbcglobal.net or Ralph Wilson 479-981-6190, MrShrine1@Hotmail.com. May 19 ARTCAR Parade, following the traditional route through historic downtown on Spring Street at 6 p.m. May 20 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. May 21 White Street Walk. Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into their homes and studios to view their latest works. For more information, call 479.253.2586, visit www.eurekasprings.org or email cityaud@eurekasprings.org May 22 Zark's Fine Design Gallery presents a show & artist's reception for renowned glass artisan Rollin Karg: Hot Glass & Cold Steel - blown glass and metal sculptures. Rollin Karg designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical manner. 6-9 p.m. 479-253-2626. May 22 Mark and Eli Hopkins return to 83 Spring Street Gallery, unveiling the newest pieces in Mark's one-of-a-kind collection, themed 'Child's Play'. Also, see Eli's latest creations. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information go to www.83springstreet.com or call 479-253-8310. May 22 Meet artists Ken and Sandy Starbird in a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eureka Thyme. Ken's ceramic creations continue to amaze and delight! Sandy's fabric primal images are expanding our consciousness daily. These wonderful artisans are combining their talents in amazing ways. 479-363-9600. May 22 63rd Annual Garden Club Plant Sale from 8am-3pm in the parking lot of the Eureka Springs High School. For more information call Mary at 479-253-7078. May 22 Eureka Springs Garden Club's Spring Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20. For more info call 479-253-7078. May 22 1st Annual Eureka Springs Garden Clubs' Secret Garden Tour from 10am-3pm. For more information call Mary at 479-253-7078. May 29 Eureka Thyme hosts an exhibit of the photography of the Beaver Bridge, a much-photographed landmark in the Eureka Springs area. See it through the eyes of photographers Randal Thompson, Dale Johnson, Stephen Shogren, Gerry Toler, and Jim Young. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 479-363-9600. May 29 Zark's Fine Design Gallery: Open House all day. 479-253-2626. May 29-30 83 Spring Street Gallery hosts jewelry designer Betsy Stafford for a 2-day trunk show event. Using rare and unusual gemstones that are rated excellent or better, Betsy wraps each piece letting the stones be her guide. Saturday 10 a.m. - 8pm and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information go to www.83springstreet.com or call 479-253-8310. May 29 16th Annual Mustang Show. For more information call Jim Post at 479-253-2364 or email eurekamustangs@arkansas.net. May 31-June 4 ESSA Session One: Life Drawing with Cynthia Kresse; Composite Cloth with Suzanne Tourtelot; Beginning Jewelry with Lyla Allison. For more information call 479-253-5384 June June FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park June 3-6 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend. Blues Artists at the Auditorium and various venues around town. Please visit www.eurekaspringsblues.com for more information on artists and showtimes. June 4-6 Come to the Quiet facilitated by John Michael Talbot. A world-famous musician and traveler who has touched millions with his hauntingly beautiful, meditative music, John Michael Talbot brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this important subject. You are invited to join him in the deeper places where one finds peace and becomes a source of peace for others. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. June 4-6 Kustom Kemps modified street cars at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For information visit www.kustomkempsofamerica.com. June 7-11 ESSA Session Two: Plein Aire Painting with David Tripp; Digital Photography with Mike Haley; Colored Clay Tiles with Susan Siegele; Beginning Hot Glass with Ed Pennebaker. For more information call 479-253-5384. June 11-13 9th annual "Miatas at Eureka". Participants from around the country come and join us is the enjoyment of the wonderful driving that is abundant in the Ozark mountains around Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.miatasateureka.com or www.nwamiataclub.com. June 12 (tentative) 5th Annual XTERRA Eureka Springs -- Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run. The XTERRA Eureka Springs Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run is part of the XTERRA America Tour. The triathlon will consist of a 0.5-mile swim, 13-mile mountain bike and a 5-mile trail run. The trail running race is 3.5 miles. Come for the race -- stay for the charm and beauty of Eureka Springs. Visit http://www.eurekaspringsoffroadtriathlon.com for more information. June 12 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 June 13 Happy 100th Birthday, Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library! Join us in celebrating 100 years of service. An all-day party at the Library, 194 Spring Street. For further information: 479-253-8754, info@eurekalibrary.org. Website: www.eurekalibrary.org. June 14-18 ESSA Session Three: Painting Flowers/Marlene Gremillion; Off Loom Weaving with Eleanor Lux;; Clay Sound Sculptures with Laurie Spencer. For more information call 479-253-5384. June 17 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. June 18-July 17 60th Anniversary of Opera in the Ozarks, located at 16311 Hwy. 62 W. This opera season is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the finest. All seats reserved. For more information call 479-253-8595, email operaintheozarks@arkansas.net or visit www.opera.org June 18 & 19 Eureka Springs Quilters Quilt show at Faith Christian Church 9am-4pm. For more information email Fredrick@hbeark.com. June 18-20 12th Annual Native American Festival & Pow-Wow. Located at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 S. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org. June 21-25 ESSA Session Four: Art Doll Making with Rebecca Middleton; Metal Sculpture with Wayne Summerhill; Intermediate Jewelry with Lyla Allison. For more information call 479-253-5384. June 21-23 "In Search of the Lord's Way" 5th Annual Summer Meeting at the Pine Mountain Theater June 25-27 Reflections of St. Francis facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael Talbot's new based on his new book by this title offers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testment of St. Francis, sheds light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer, and provides unique observations as a source of inspiration for all states of life today. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. June 28-July 2 ESSA Session Five: Oil Painting with Carol Peacock; Paper Sculpture with Leandra Spangler; Designing Hand Knits with Bo Breda; Advanced Wax Casting & Stone Setting with Jon Philippi; Wood Sculpture with Jim Nelson. For more information call 479-253-5384. July July FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park July 4 Independence Day Fireworks celebration at Turpentine Creek. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org July 5-9 ESSA Session Six-Youth Session: For Ages 11-17 Classes 9am-4pm. Comic Book Art with K. Michael Crawford; Painting with Carol Peacock; Beginning Sewing-Making a Lap Quilt with Suzanne Tourtelot; Fun with Clay with Sally Gorrell & Donna Doss; Stained Glass with Mike Gibson. For more information call 479-253-5384. July 7 John Michael Talbot benefit concert at the Auditorium. Benefit is for the "Green" Monestary at Little Portion. For more information contact Rachel at 479-253-8909. July 9-11 Inner Hermit facilitated by John Michael Talbot. This retreat is based the new book being written by John Michael. "The World is My Cloister - the journey of the hermit within" describes the care and feeding of the solitary within each of us, known only to God -- An opportunity to change your life with guidance from a spiritual friend. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. July 10 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 July 12-16 ESSA Session Seven: Right Brain/Left Brain with Peggy Kjelgaard; The Wisdom of the Hands with Doug Stowe; Shaman Doll Making with Valerie Damon. For more information call 479-253-5384 July 15 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. July 15 & 16 ESSA Session Seven (continued): Stained Glass/Mike Gibson. For more information call 479-253-5384 July 16-18 12th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival Mountain Bike Festival. Competitive and non-competitive cycling events. Cross country, downhill, short track, observed trials, bike parade, film fest and fun rides. Largest event of its kind in the central United States. Cash and prizes. Great fun for the whole family. For more information contact David Renko at 479-363-6146, drbike@cox.net or visit www.fattirefestival.com. July 17th Opera in the Ozarks 60th Anniversary performance in the Auditorium. For more information call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org July 19-23 ESSA Session Eight: Acrylic/Oil Painting with Jody Stephenson; Wood Working with T.J. Brown; Metal Memory Boxes with Mary Springer. For more information call 479-253-5384. July 23-25 Reflections of St. Francis facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael Talbot's new based on his new book by this title offers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testment of St. Francis, sheds light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer, and provides unique observations as a source of inspiration for all states of life today. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. July 26-30 ESSA Session Nine: Watercolor with Richard Stephens; Hand-Built Clay Forms with Terry Russell; Beginning to Intermediate Enameling with L.J. Smole; Wood Turning with Kip Powers. For more information call 479-253-5384. July 28-Aug 1 5th Annual Renagade Rally for Cruiser Scooters. For more information contact Jane at 316-708-4159 or willcutt1@msn.com. August August FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park August 2-6 ESSA Session Ten: Bookmaking with Dolph Smith. For more information call 479-253-5384. August 5-7 ESSA Session Ten: Advanced Basket Weaving with Leon Niehues. For more information call 479-253-5384. August 6-8 Inner Hermit facilitated by John Michael Talbot. This retreat is based the new book being written by John Michael. "The World is My Cloister - the journey of the hermit within" describes the care and feeding of the solitary within each of us, known only to God -- An opportunity to change your life with guidance from a spiritual friend. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. August 6-7 16th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Bargains all around town. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com August 6-7 Summer Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555. August 13-15 The Gospel of Amazement facilitated by Michael Card. This retreat is based upon Michael Card's study of Hesed, the defining characteristic of God, in the Old Testment: 'Radical Reversal' is rooted in hesed and central to Luke's presentation of the gospel. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. August 14 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679. August 13-15 2010 Luke, the Gospel of Amazement Retreat with Michael Card. This retreat is based upon Michael Card's study of Hesed, the defining characteristic of God, in the Old Testment: 'Radical Reversal' is rooted in hesed and central to Luke's presentation of the gospel. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org August 19 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. August 19-22 8th Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Local, regional and national talent performing bluegrass all around town. Festival includes workshops, band contest and a lot of pickin'. For more information, call 479.253.2586, visit www.eurekasprings.org or email cityaud@eurekasprings.org August 21 2nd Annual "Taste of the Inns". Visit 12 different Bed and Breakfasts on a self-guided tour. Each will be offering scrumptious appetizers and special versions of a non-alcoholic drink. Get a peek at the inns and enter yourself in seven giveaways to win gift certificates to local gift shops, restaurants and overnight stays at the inns. For more information visit http://www.allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm August 21 Colgate Country Showdown National Talent Contest at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Mountain Theater August 27-29 17th Annual VW Weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9768 or visit www.nwavwa.com. August 28-Sept 4 Carroll County Fair at the Carroll County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 N. Berryville, AR. For more information contact Becky Harp at 870-438-7255. September September FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park September 1 FREE Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your own banjo and join in the fun, or just come and listen. For more information call 800-805-8005 or 479-253-6185. September 10 & 11 40th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com September 10-12 ESSA Fall Session: Block Printing with Jack Miller; Silk Dying with Valerie Doran Bashaw; Wood Turning with Greg Thomas. For more information call 479-253-5384. September 11 ESSA Youth One Day Session For Ages 7-10: Animal Drawing with Natalia Cole and Whittling/Doug Stowe. For more information call 479-253-5384. September 11 The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade; the first time an automobile was used as getaway vehicle in a bank robbery. September 10-12 Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday at Pine Mountain Village. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734. September 11 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 September 15-18 Scooting the Ozarks will be at the Travelers Inn. Self-guided & guided rides. Poker Run, Vendors & more. This event is open to all Scooter riders, from Mopeds to Maxi's. For more information call 715-574-7099 or visit http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi? September 16 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. September 16-18 ESSA Fall Session: Basic Chair Slipcovering with Mary Tait; Beading with Eleanor Lux. For more information call 479-253-5384. September 17 & 18 Womens Conference. For more information call 870-654-7405 or visit www.rachelloveministries.com September 17-19 Citywide Sidewalk Sale. Bargains all over town and special prizes just for shopping! info@eurekaspringsdowntown.com September 19-25 Plein Air Painting Festival. Eureka Springs is a natural venue for plein air painting and instruction. Join us for the first ever Plein Air Festival in beautiful Eureka Springs. For more information contact Steve Schmidt at 479-981-0573 or visit http://www.eurekaspringsartists.com September 24-26 5th Annual ADVENTURE INTO ART Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour. Artists Studios open to the public. This is a free self-guided tour. For tour maps & artist info visit our web site www.eurekaspringsstudiotour.com. September 30-October 3 20th Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232 or visit www.eurekaspringscorvette.org September 30-October 2 ESSA Fall Session: Felt Hat Making with Natalia Cole; Face painting with Valerie Damon. For more information call 479-253-5384. September 30 & October 1 ESSA Fall Session: Glass Lampworking with Debbie Gwaltney. For more information call 479-253-5384. October October FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park October 1-31 Haunted Hay Ride at Bear Mountain Log Cabins . For more information call 479-253-6185 or 800-805-8005. October 7-9 42nd Annual Ozark Creative Writers Conference. For more information visit www.ozarkcreativewriters.org October 8-10 ESSA Fall Session: Figure Drawing with Gary Simmons; Knife Making/Whittling with Doug Stowe. For more information call 479-253-5384. October 9 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 October 14-16 29th Annual Fall Carnegie Library Book Sale. Hours are Thursday 6pm-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org. October 14-17 Fall War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com October 15 & 16 "Voices from the Silent City" - Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-9417 or visit www.eshm.org. October 15-17 Early Bird Eagle Watch welcomes the bald eagles as they return to Beaver Lake for their fall and winter habitat. For more information contact Belle of the Ozarks at 800-552-3803, by email at viator@ipa.net, or visit www.estc.net/belle. October 21 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. October 29 8th Annual Mad Hatter's Ball fundraiser sponsored by The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA). This event includes good food, auctions and dancing. Call ESSA @ 479-253-5384 for more information. October 29 & 30 "Voices from the Silent City" - Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-8417 or visit www.eshm.org. October 29-31 Fall Diversity Weekend. . For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555 October 30 15th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party from 7pm-9pm at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Highway 23. For more information call 479-253-5841, visit www.turpentinecreek.org, or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org. November November 4-7 63rd Annual Ozark Folk Festival. For more information call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org November 6 Folk Festival Parade through downtown beginning at 2pm. November 10 ESSA One day seminar: Building a Successful Career as an Artist with Susan Morrison, Larry Mansker and Al Hooks. For more information call 479-253-5384. November 11-December 11 "A Season of Celebration" Christmas show at the Pine Mountain Theater. November 12-December 18 The Great Passion Play's "The Reason for the Season" Christmas Show and Drive Through Light Display on Friday and Saturday from 5pm-7pm. November 13 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679. November 13 ESSAYouth One Day Session For Ages 7-10: Painting with Elizabeth Nevin and Polymer Clay with Paige Edwards. For more information call 479-253-5384. November 18 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, January-November at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. November 19 Wine and Cheese Preview Sale for the Fall Antique Show & Sale. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com. November 20 ESSA Youth One Day Session For Ages 7-10: Cartooning with Natalia Cole and Beaded Jewelry 101 with Holly Ertel. For more information call 479-253-5384. November 19-21 Eureka Springs Pantaloons & Painted Ladies Victorian Festival. Experience life as it once was in by enjoying tea, tours and elegant dinners featured in our towns "Painted Ladies". For more information call Anita at 870-423-1961. November 20-21 22nd Annual Fall Antique Show & Sale at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com. November 26 Santa in the Park. Visit with Santa Claus in Basin Park beginning at 5:00pm. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com December December 2 43rd Annual Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel's Crystal Dining Room from 2pm to 4pm. For more information call 479-253-8610. December 3 Eureka Springs Christmas Parade. This evening parade features floats, walkers, bands, and thousands of lights as it makes its way through downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com December 4 Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour Eureka's Victorian homes presented by the Preservation Society. December 4 8th Annual Christmas Ball at the 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. For more information call 479-253-9417. December 4-10 11th Annual Christmas at The Crescent. Arriving at the doorstep of this delightfully decorated Historic Hotel of America, guests are swept in by the jubilant breeze of Christmas. A time to look and listen.a time to share with your fellow travelers memories anew and it all starts on Sunday with "Santa's Brunch". For more information visit www.crescent-hotel.com/christmas.htm. December 4-31 Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest. The formal garden area atop Crescent Mountain will be illuminated with more than two-dozen Christmas trees decorated by local charities as a fund-raiser for each. Visitors can stroll throughout the grounds and choose which one they think is best! Admission is free. For more information go to www.crescenthotel.com. December 10 Christmas Concert by the Middle School and High School bands at the Auditorium. Concert begins at 7:00 pm. Alternate Snow Date December 15th. December 11 7pm Ozarks Chorale Performance in the Auditorium. For more information call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org December 11 4th Annual Sweet Treats Cookie Tour. A self guided tour of 12 B&B's serving yummy sweet treats, each with recipes to add to your collection. Sponsored by the Alliance of Better Bed and Breakfasts. For more information visit www.allianceofbetterbandbs.com and click on the link for Sweet Treats 2010. December 11 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 December 17 Eureka Springs Home for the Holidays Concert at the City Auditorium. For more information call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org December 31 Eureka Springs’ Ballroom Blitz. The ballroom that made the “Barefoot Ball” famous comes alive at the epicenter of Historic Downtown Eureka Springs’ fun as the 1905 Basin Park Hotel hosts this city’s annual countdown to New Year’s. Live band, party favors, great snacks and a champagne toast surround revelers for this once-a-year tradition. Reservations suggested. For more information go to www.basinpark.com. |
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