May Happenings in
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Mansker. Caribe, 309 W. Van Buren, (479) 253-8102 Artist: ‘Woman of Substance’ Lorna Trigg. May 1st & 2nd 6 – 9pm Artist Reception April 30th 6:00pm.
VARIOUS RESTAURANTS AROUND TOWN
Arvest Bank, Community First Bank and Cornerstone Bank, located in close proximity on E. Van Buren, become galleries featuring outstanding artists all through May. Stop in any time and enjoy the art.
TASTE OF ART: A VISUAL FEAST MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS MAY 1 – 31
Every May, the city of Eureka Springs shines a spotlight on the arts with a month-long festival that celebrates the visual and performing arts. May Festival of the Arts showcases more than 350 working artists that live in the community. The length of the festival and the many venues available allow every artist in the city an opportunity to show. 58 APRIL 30, 2015 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS TIMES
Both culinary and fine arts will be on display this month during “A Taste of Art”. Eureka Springs restaurants will host local artists and their works while tempting the public with their cuisine.
DeVito’s of Eureka Spring. 5 Center Street, (479) 253-6807, Artist: Cynthia Kresse. Emporium at Farm-to-Table FRESH & Deja Vu, 179 N. Main, (479) 253-9300 Artist: Juliette Edgerton. Grand Taverne, 37 N. Main, (479) 253-6756 Artist: Larry
BANK ON ART
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS
Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs (P.A.P.E.S.) is a welcoming group–open to artists of all skill levels
and backgrounds. Meet at the scheduled location at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and paint a few hours before breakfast with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks) at 10 a.m.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Enjoy the sounds of Eureka Springs in our beautiful park settings every Saturday in the month of May.
GALLERY STROLLS
Saturday May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 6:00 – 9:00pm Gallery strolls, usually only held the second Saturday evening of each month, are scheduled for every Saturday evening in May. In addition to free refreshments at galleries, each gallery stroll will also include special artists’ receptions and shows. www.eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com Provided by
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Amanda Eyre Ward
William Bernhardt
Books in Bloom at the Crescent Hotel.
Love of Literacy Flowers at Books in Bloom Festival Celebrates 10 years Those old-time images of the Ozarks as a by-passed backwater are rapidly fading with Northwest Arkansas’ emergence as a center for the arts. Eureka Springs has long been known as a unique and thriving art colony. Their May Festival of the Arts offers up a month-long celebration of creativity in all its forms. One aspect of Eureka’s focus on the arts in May is the growing popularity of Books in Bloom, a charming literary festival that highlights the art of the written word. 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of an event with a reputation for attracting nationally known and best-selling authors, along with many regional favorites. Books in Bloom will be held on Sunday, May 17, from Noon to 5 PM at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. While larger cities in the area may offer a single author who comes for an hour-long talk and book signing, Books in Bloom offers up a bouquet of talented writers who spend an entire afternoon sharing their insights into the nuts and bolts of writing, as well as what has motivated and inspired their careers. Some choose to speak about what free access to library books has meant to them. Books in Bloom is a free event, offered as a gift to the public, and made possible through the work of dedicated Library Foundation members, the generous support of private citizens, businesses and grants from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the Eureka Springs City and Advertising and Promotion Com60 APRIL 30, 2015 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS TIMES
mission, among others. Festival Underwriter, the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa also provides the exquisite venue of its gardens and light-filled conservatory. The Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation recognized the need to keep reading relevant even as the way books are published and delivered is undergoing massive changes. Regardless of how the information is received, it is that link between the mind of the writer and the mind of the reader that sparks the imagination and keeps us moving forward. Books in Bloom celebrates that connection! This year’s festival once again offers up a surprisingly diverse and exciting line up of authors, including William Bernhardt, Tess Gerritsen, Amanda Eyre Ward, and humorist Roy Blount, Jr., along with husband and wife duo James and Kimberly Dean, creator of the wildly popular Pete the Cat series for children. The hotel gardens will be dotted with festive tents filled authors who work in a variety of genres, each with something interesting to say. If this small gem of an event has not been on your radar, as it already is for a number of people who travel from ever more distant corners of the state, then it’s time for you to discover what you’ve been missing. A complete roster of authors who will attend this year is available by visiting www.BooksinBloom.org. The festival takes place rain or shine, moving into the hotel lobby and veranda in case of inclement weather.
James and Kimberly Dean
Roy Blount
Tess Gerritsen
May Happenings in Eureka Springs
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Eureka Springs is a creative, yet peaceful town with winding mountainside streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, fine art galleries, craft emporiums, spas, museums, restaurants and more. It’s the perfect weekend getaway to enjoy Arkansas’s beautiful May weather.
Eureka Springs Festival of the Arts: May 1-31 Inspire your senses at an event overflowing with art in every form, including culinary creations, free concerts, demonstrations, art exhibits and the popular White Street Walk. www.EurekaSpringsFestivalOfTheArts.com
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Crescent Hotel: May 10 Treat your mom to a lavish brunch to show her just how much she’s loved. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (479) 253-9652.
Award-winning Breakfasts Delivered To Your Suite Cliff Cottage Inn is the only B&B inn right in the very heart of Eureka’s “Historic Downtown” and offers luxury
42 Armstrong St. Eureka Springs (479) 253-7409
Jacuzzi suites and cottages with hot tubs. w w w . c l i f f c o t t a g e . c o m
Books in Bloom Literary Festival: May 17 Join writers from all over the country for an afternoon of presentations, readings and one-to-one conversations. Authors include William Bernhardt, Tess Gerritsen, Roy Blount, Jr. and many more. www.booksinbloom.org Visit www.arkansas.com to find more things to do in Eureka Springs.
Rock Cottage Gardens
Your One Stop Shop for Lodging, Weddings, & Wedding Cakes
Located on the Historic Loop in Eureka Springs
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FRESH is focused on using seasonal menus that utilize both local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch Gourmet Catering Eat Seasonally at FRESH!
179 North Main St, Eureka Springs • 479.253.9300 www.freshanddeliciousofeurekasprings.com
Open for Dinner 5 pm to 9pm Every Night
Thank you Arkansas for voting us the Best Restaurant in Eureka Springs! Award Winning Ermilio’s is family friendly, with dozens of authentic Italian choices served in a casual, comfortable, just-like-home atmosphere. No reservations are taken… Come as you are!
(479) 253-8806
BEST RESTAURANT EUREKA SPRINGS
BEST ITALIAN AROUND THE STATE
26 White Street • Eureka Springs Located on the upper Historic Loop, old Highway 62B, just a few short blocks from the Crescent Hotel. www.ermilios.com
Blue Springs Heritage Center
Historic Eureka Springs is the perfect weekend getaway. Relaxing bed and breakfasts and walkable streets, interesting shops, art galleries and outdoor adventures can all be found in the heart of the Ozarks, three-and-a-half hours from downtown Little Rock. Visit the historic bluff shelter, now on the National Register of Historic paces, at Blue Spring Heritage. Blue Spring is a natural wonder, pouring 38 million gallons of cold, clear water each day into its toutstocked lagoon. Stroll walkways and inviting garden paths that wind through 33 acres. See the historic mill site dating from the 1840s, and walk along the path of the Trail of Tears. Resident appaloosas and abundant native flora and fauna delight visitors. Blue Spring Heritage is a quiet getaway and a perfect place for group outings, weddings or any special occasion.
The Rock Cottage Gardens Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Café Roulant The Revolutionary Fine Dining Experience
Our menu changes every day. The view changes every minute! Exquisite Chef-Prepared Fine Dining While You Enjoy The Scenic Beauty Of Eureka Springs
RESERVE YOUR EXPERIENCE TODAY!
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If you are planning a small wedding or event, look no further than The Rock Cottage Gardens Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Gardner’s Wedding Chapel is an elegant onsite wedding chapel perfect for 10-15 guests ceremonies and receptions for both lodgers and non-lodgers. From the in-house commercial bakery The Rock Cottage provides all wedding cakes and pastries fresh from their own kitchen. The Rock Cottage is a uniquely historic Eureka Springs landmark with five individual private rock cottages, uniquely decorated and surrounded by lovely
gardens. Each has fireplaces, king or queen beds, two-person Jacuzzi’s and all the amenities including a full gourmet breakfast prepared daily and served in the main house dining room. This premier award-winning inn was awarded the Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence and The Talk of Town 5 star lodging.
Café Roulant
The owners of the Rock Cottage have created a new dining experience. You can eat in your car, you can eat in a plane, you can eat on a train, but have you ever enjoyed a meal in a trolley? Enjoy the scenic beauty that is uniquely Eureka while enjoying an exquisite meal prepared by some of the finest Chefs in the Ozarks on the Café Roulant. Relax and enjoy an ever-changing view as you leisurely roll through the historic streets of Eureka Springs. Unlike other eateries, the menu offers unique, exclusive entrees from a different local restaurant each night.
Ermilio’s
For those looking for a Eureka Springs classic, visit Ermilio’s. The Winner of Arkansas Times’ Readers Choice Award for Best Restaurant in Eureka Springs for 2015. Ermilio’s is a dining experience not to miss. Casual, comfortable, authentic, home-style Italian
food made fresh every day – right down to the hand-rolled meatballs. Located on the historic loop in a handsome historic house, enjoy an intimate, comfortable experience welcomed with warm bread served with roasted garlic.
Farm To Table FRESH
New to Eureka Springs is Farm To Table FRESH. FRESH is focused on using seasonal ingredients to create a menu using both local and organic food whenever possible. This quaint little establishment is a part of Eureka Springs uniqueness and is a popular destination spot in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. What started as a personal desire for quality organic and vegetarian food has turned into a thriving locally-owned restaurant. They take great pride in offering only the freshest organic foods and maintaining five-star quality ratings.
Emporium by Deja Vu
When you have finished your dining experience with Fresh, be sure to make your way through the connecting door of Emporium by Deja Vu. Deja Vu represents a variety of local artists and houses several vendors that continually bring in newly handcrafted and vintage decor. As you walk up the stairs, you are sure to be inspired by designer artisan rugs and pillows, home decorations, and accessories. Looking for the perfect gift? This is the place! They are proud to offer a one-of-kind shopping experience. Deja Vu, “We epitomize unique”.
Eureka Springs is well known for their forward thinking in culture, entertainment, and artistry. They are also known for their historical land marks such as Cliff Cottage Bed and Breakfast Inn. Cliff Cottage consists of five lovingly restored cottages right downtown. Built in 1883, it is a National Historic Registered landmark and an Arkansas Historic Preservation Site. As a prototype for Sears’ first kit home it housed the first mayor of Eureka’s Springs. A Full-Gourmet Breakfast is delivered right to your door and a complimentary bottle of Champagne or white wine is available in every room. With over 400 five-star reviews and named “One of the top six most romantic inns in the South” by Romantic Destinations Magazine published by Southern Bride, Cliff Cottage is sure to impress.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Driving home from Eureka Springs after a relaxing and invigorating trip, there is one stop that cannot be missed. A short seven miles from the historic tourist town, on scenic Highway 23, visitors are treated to a breath-taking view of the Ozark Mountains in addition to tigers, lions, leopards, bears and cougars. Providing a lifetime refuge for abandoned, abused, and neglected “Big Cats”, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a USDA-licensed refuge. In the main compound area, visitors are as close as five feet away from these magnificent creatures. Each animal has its story/history plaque on the front of its cage for this self-guided tour, with visitors taking as long as they like to enjoy ‘meeting’ the wild cats. Picnic tables and benches are in full view of the animals, making Turpentine Creek a fun adventure for individuals, couples, and families alike. “Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh, my!”
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