ESI Fun Guide April 2015 by Eureka Springs Independent

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the Ozark Mountains wake up and begin to stretch their varied shades of greenery and colorful blooms across the landscape, it’s hard to resist getting outside. And of course it’s the perfect time for a ride to Eureka Springs, enjoying the new life springing up along the way everywhere you look. But Mom Nature isn’t the only one who’s been busy renewing the world with sights and smells to please your senses. We’ve been busy creating things to tease and please them, too. There are new art galleries, events, shops, restaurants and even a nano brewery in the works. Old favorites are here to welcome you as well – annual events such as an early Easter and the Crescent Egg Hunt, the UFO Conference, Carving in the Ozarks, the Goddess Gala, the Indie Film Festival, a Jeep Fest, Spring Diversity Weekend, and Yards and Yards of Yard Sales offer days and nights of fun in April. Along with our spas, comfy B&Bs, nightlife and live music; plus outdoor activities such as the Ozark Mountain Zip Line, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, fishing, hiking, exploring caves, horseback riding and all manner of guided tours, you’ll find it easy to tailor an adventure just to your taste. We’ve got it all – and it’s all yours to enjoy. Welcome! +

is all about fun and it’s actually a guide! What to do, where to go, how to get there and how to plan a day in order to get it all in – packed into one publication you can keep in your car or hotel room and consult about how to make the most of your time in Eureka Springs. Read it online!

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On our cover

Ready, set, go... 7 UFO Conference Saucery

9 Carving in the Ozarks Chips ahoy!

Pass the popcorn

14 – 15 Events

Photo by Ilene Powell

Loads of them. Drink coffee.

Mark

Armstrong and cover girl Ilene Powell moved to Eureka Springs five years ago and became familiar faces around town supporting worthy causes and creating merriment. They took these photos of each other at Eastertime last year, and we thought they captured springtime and our town’s colorful, joyful spirit perfectly. If you’re wondering what’s reflected in Ilene’s glasses, it’s a Belle-ini cocktail from the Easter Belles’ Celebration (see calendar inside for this year’s celebration) and probably Mark’s festive shirt! +

11 Indie Film Festival

20 Fishing

All bass, no treble

Photo by Mark Armstrong

Here’s where to start

Open

seven days a week, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center is located in Pine Mountain Village on 62E just a minute or two from downtown. Racks of brochures and publications as well as maps and posters are on hand to make sure you get the latest information on places to stay, eat and visit. You’ll also find information on art galleries, attractions, events, restaurants, shopping, real estate and wedding services. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Friendly staff will help you with tickets to shows, direct you to points of interest, and are always happy to make a phone call to get any information that’s not already in print at your fingertips. Start your visit in the media room with a brief film on the history of Eureka Springs and you’re ready to plan your adventure! + www.independentfunguide.com

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Indulge in some fiiine tuning

Get

a taste of the Eureka Springs Ozarks any time with a fun and sometimes-irreverent podcast of the Ozark Harvest Radio Hour. You never know who will be interviewed, lauded or castigated – and you may also be treated to an old time recipe from an Ozark kitchen along with a weekly metaphysical lesson. +

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Fun Facts:

Gum didn’t stick in Eureka

William Wrigley, Jr., who had a chewing gum fortune, spent several months in Eureka Springs in 1902 and 1903. He loved to ride horseback and wanted to buy all land within three miles of town to be maintained as a public park. The city turned him down, so he bought Catalina Island off the California coast. +

Long term employment – Believe it or Not! On Sept. 8, 1941, Douglas Ripley, the secretary for Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, wrote a letter to Mrs. Annie House at the Daily Times in Eureka Springs asking for details about her work, requesting she “Please include a snapshot from which to make a drawing for use in the Believe It Or Not cartoons.” Ripley wrote on behalf of his brother, Robert, who was amazed House had worked for the same newspaper in Eureka Springs for 61 years! + 6

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28th Annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference April 10 – 12 Oldest UFO Conference in the U.S. presents newest research

Since 1988,

w h e n the late ufologist, Lucius O. Farish, founded the Ozark UFO Conference, it has been a gathering place for some of the top experts and investigators in the field of UFOs, extraterrestrials, ancient and lost civilizations, crop circles and otherworldly phenomena. If you’ve ever had questions, this conference is an opportunity to hear experts on many of these subjects in one place, ask questions, and see for yourself if the truth is indeed out there. Day One will wrap with a special screening of an engaging ET/UFO themed film. Day Two ends with the famous Ozark Mountain UFO Conference Speaker Dinner, where attendees and speakers mix, mingle and share information and stories heard nowhere else. The conference closes with a tribute to the late Dolores Cannon, who wrote dozens of books based on her nearly 50 years of investigations into UFOs and metaphysics. Dolores was involved with the Ozark UFO Conference since its inception, and those who have attended over the years won’t want to miss this event. There will also be vendors, plus door prizes including passes to next year’s conference. For admission costs, registration and more information email kristy@ozarkmt. com, phone (479) 738-2348, visit www. ozarkufoconference.com or see the Ozark Mountain UFO Conference page on Facebook. +

A trip through the wormhole

Professional presentations make the case for mysteries beyond our understanding Keynote Speaker, Richard Dolan, is one of the world’s leading UFO researchers and writers. He is featured in the new television documentary series, Hangar One, and hosts a weekly radio show. He is also a frequent guest on Coast-to-Coast AM. Dolan will speak on “UFOs, The Real Power Struggle and the End Game.” See more at richarddolanpress.com Barbara Lamb, M.S., MFT, CHT is one of the world’s leading crop circle researchers and educators, and has lectured Richard Dolan widely in the U.S., England and other countries. Come hear her speak on “Crop Circles: A Worldwide Mystery.” Linda Moulton Howe, award-winning earth mysteries investigative reporter, produces, reports and edits the award-winning science, environment and earth mysteries news website, Earthfiles.com. She can be heard on Clear Channel’s premiere radio networks coast to coast.

Sherry Wilde, author of The Forgotten Promise, was determined to have been a victim of alien abduction after an investigation by the Center for UFO Studies. What’s more, the contact continues to this day. She’ll fill you in on “The Esoteric Life of a Volunteer.” Kewaunee Lapseritis, BA, MS, MH, is a holistic health consultant, Master Herbalist and Master Dowser with a background in anthropology, psychology, conservation and holistic health. He’ll present “Overwhelming Evidence For A Bigfoot/UFO Connection.” Nikki Pattillo, author of Star Children: Advice for Parents and Star Children and A Spiritual Evolution, was a psychic as a child and began her career as a molecular biologist. She was later given messages for humanity by her angels and guides. She’s been on TV shows as an expert on the subject of psychic children, and will speak on “Star Children and a New Earth.” You’ll also hear from Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center Thomas Reed The historic UFO case of the Reed family was classified CE4 (close encounter of the 4th kind), with a Case Category of 3 (physical evidence). Melanie Young, R.N., a Texas neonatal nurse who hopes a strange 900-year-old skull she was given, which became known as the “Starchild Skull,” holds the secret to treating some conditions that keep many babies from surviving and thriving. +

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When will the trolley be here?

you’ve ever hovered in a shop doorway in the spring rain keeping an eye out for the next trolley, but really wanted to dash inside and buy that bracelet – or waited at a trolley stop in summer heat wondering if you had time to dash inside for a cool one – then this app’s for you! All our trolleys have been equipped with GPS trackers that transmit location information to GPS Insight servers, and the Eureka Springs Transit System has partnered with them to provide real-time trolley tracking as an easy-to-use, free public service! All you need to do to see where every trolley is, and when one is close to you, is scan a QR tag with a smart phone (with a free QR scan app). In April every trolley stop will have a QR tag, but if you don’t see one, go to the easy-to-remember website, www.eurekatrolley.org, and click on the trolley location link. A map of Eureka Springs with trolley stops will come up showing the real-time locations of all trolleys in service. Now you’ll know exactly when to head for that friendly green bench without worrying you’ll miss a ride!

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April Trolley Hours Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Red Route - Historic District Blue Route - US 62 East to Passion Play, Magnetic Road and North Main Street and return (Hwy. 23S by request only) Purple Route - West side of town April Tram Tours Fridays and Saturdays 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Adults, $15 plus tax Children under 12, $7 plus tax

Tours start at and return to the Eureka Springs Transit & Welcome Center (Trolley Stop #1) 137 W. Van Buren (US 62W) 1/4 mile west of the US 62 and Hwy. 23N intersection. For more information (479) 253-9572 or email info@eurekatrolley.org + 8

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a treat in store April 17 and 18 as dozens of chainsaw artists gather in the field behind Cornerstone Bank and McDonald’s on US 62 for the Carving in the Ozarks Festival. If you don’t believe chainsaw carving is an art, prepare to be amazed at what emerges from a hunk of tree trunk. You’ll never look at a chainsaw the same way again as delicately feathered birds, happy bears and other creatures emerge from big chunks of wood. Watch all the fun for free Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5p.m. On Saturday, all pieces will be auctioned off at 4 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the Eureka Springs Fire Department. Don’t miss this popular display of heartland craftsmanship for a good cause. Look for the large tents; you can’t miss it. For more information, see www.carvingintheozarks.com. +

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oldest chainsaw artist records go back to the 1950s, when Ray Murphy used his father’s chainsaw to carve his name into a piece of wood. In 1961 Ken Kaiser created 50 carvings for the Trees of Mystery. Many new artists began to experiment with chainsaw carving, and carvers carried their work in the back of their trucks, functioning as traveling galleries. As the art evolved, special chainsaw blades and chains have been developed for carving. Chainsaw “blades” are technically known as guide bars. For chainsaw carving these bars have very small noses enabling the artist to create detail in the carving that would be impossible with a standard guide bar. The chains are normally modified by reducing the length of the teeth so they cut efficiently at the tip of the bar. In order to reach the high levels of skill required to be a chainsaw carver, a considerable amount of instruction and practice is required, followed by plenty of study and practice carving basic shapes, which ultimately leads to the more ambitious projects you’ll see at the Festival. +

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That would have been one big dog!

This

female black bear is one of the few animals at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge that was actually born in the wild. Her owner’s dog brought home what they thought at first was a small puppy. They spent three weeks trying to figure out “what kind of dog doesn’t have a tail,” finally realizing she was not a dog at all! Then they decided to try raising JoJo indoors … guess how that worked out. Then they tried to release her back into the wild, but by that point she had already become too dependent on people for survival. That was the point they decided to give Turpentine Creek a call. Even people with the best intentions usually find that a cute little bear or tiger cub grows into an animal the size of your couch, and usually that’s when a rescue takes place. Like the lions, tigers, bears and other animals at Turpentine Creek, JoJo now has a safe and secure home, good meals, and good medical care whenever she might need it. You’ll be amazed at and amused by all the many different animal characters that live at the refuge. Have you ever seen a coatimundi or a serval? Come out and visit JoJo and all

her friends today and let expert guides tell you all about these beautiful creatures. There are lots of animals to enjoy at the 450-acre refuge, located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs. Open every day, the refuge has been voted one of Arkansas’ Top 10 Destinations and is rated the #1 Attraction in Eureka Springs by TripAdvisor.com. Admission prices are $20 for adults, $15 for teenagers, $10 for children 12-under, seniors, and military. Children under 3 are free. +

Servals

have the longest legs of any cat, relative to their body size. Another distinctive feature of the serval is the presence of large ears and auditory bullae in the skull, indicating a particularly acute sense of hearing. As part of its adaptations for hunting in the savannas, the serval boasts long legs (the longest of all cats, relative to body size) for jumping, which also help it achieve a top speed of 50 mph. Its long legs and neck allow the serval to see over tall grasses, while its ears are used to detect prey, even those burrowing underground. They have been known to dig into burrows in search of underground prey, and leap 7 to 10 ft. into the air to grab birds in flight. Its pounce is a distinctive and precise vertical “hop,” which may be an adaptation for capturing flushed birds. It is able to leap up to 12 ft. horizontally from a stationary position, landing precisely on target with sufficient force to stun or kill its prey upon impact Like many cats, the serval is able to purr.It also has a high-pitched chirp, and can hiss, cackle, growl, grunt, and meow. + Students from around the country volunteer at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge as part of their university’s alternative Spring Break programs. This year TCWR hosted students from UT Dallas and the University of North Texas.

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2015 Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest Judges

2nd Annual Indie Film Festival April 22 – 25 Your ticket to reel fun in Eureka Springs

Whether

you love making them or watching them, this three-day festival of digital film is likely to become a habit – and who knows? – a future famous filmmaker may be discovered! This not for profit event is dedicated to the talent of filmmaking both as an art form and as a medium of information and education. The festival also includes a workshop between screenings on Thursday, and two on Friday. Filmmakers from around the globe have been submitting film from feature length to shorts for months. Screenings have been conducted and entries culled to provide three days of exciting film viewing. The reel fun begins Wednesday, April 22 with a reception from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Farmto-Table FRESH on North Main St. with a welcome and introduction of this year’s judges. Screenings will begin at 7 p.m. in the city auditorium after the reception.

Plan a great day at the movies Screenings continue Thursday at 10 a.m. with the last beginning at 1:15. On Friday, settle in for screenings from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4:30. On Saturday at 6 p.m. the excitement of the Indie Awards Ceremony begins! The Awards Show will be followed by the Indie After Party and live music at Caribé Restaurant and Cantina, US 62W, at 9 p.m. Three-day passes are only $30 or $15 for any day. All passes include the Awards Show! Awards in each category include cash prizes and the Indie Award Statue. Come join fellow lovers of a good story and party for three days with the folks who make those stories happen. Check in at www. esindiefilmfest.com or on the Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival page on Facebook for the latest information. See you at the movies! +

Bill Solleder is the Founder and current Director of the annual Arkansas Shorts A Night of Short Film Festival and the Inception to Projection Digital Filmmaking Program, which are both programs of the Hot Springs based Low Key Arts nonprofit organization. Arkansas Shorts is a showcase of short films directed by natives and current residents of Arkansas. In addition to Solleder’s film work, he produces two music festivals and sporadic events in the city of Hot Springs. You can often see him outside of his historic Hot Springs home mowing the lawn wearing tube sox, shortshorts and a t-shirt that says “keepin’ it weird.” Isabella (Izzie) Orion has a passion for supporting the creative life in Northwest Arkansas and is herself, a documentary filmmaker. She has served in each of the Annual Seedling Offshoot Film Festivals as a volunteer, chair and now, a board member. Izzie worked on the crew of “Gordon Family Tree,” has performed improv locally and enjoys behind-the-scenes roles as well as acting. Jay Bender is a building designer, photographic artist and video producer who splits his time between the Cascade Mountains of Washington State and the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. His pinhole photographic works are included in the archives of the Pinhole Resource Center and were recently included in a major retrospective exhibition of pinhole photography at the New Mexico Museum of History in Santa Fe. Bender’s video production company, Innova Media Group, has produced several films including “Watershed Art,” an artists for nature documentary. Susan Ball is a native Arkansan living in Fayetteville and Eureka Springs. She is a dedicated supporter of the arts with a special fondness for cinema. Enjoyment of movies from all genres and eras has led Susan from film appreciation courses to a screenwriting workshop. She actively seeks opportunities to research and view unique films that typically never reach local chain cinemas. She and her husband, Charles, patronize art-house theaters throughout the country dedicated to screening acclaimed, unusual and sometimes just odd selections. + Tickets: www.esindiefilmfest.org

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Artists & Galleries Eureka Springs Gallery Association Working together to bring you the best of art and artists

The

Eureka Springs Gallery Association is the new sponsor of Eureka Springs’s Artrageous Parade on May 2. ESGA invites area artists to participate for cash prizes of $500 for first place, $300 second, and a $200 spirit award. Registration deadline is April 20. Register your art car, walking group, float or any rollable, pullable or pushable piece of art at www. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com – and come join the fun! Meanwhile, take a stroll through these ESGA galleries chock full of inspiration:

Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine St., features artists who have lived and worked in Eureka Springs for years and have gained regional and national attention. The gallery is run entirely by the artists and offers a variety of fine two and three-dimensional works of art. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, will amaze with handbuilt clay masks, fish, whimsical fantasy creatures, faerie houses, functional pottery, candleholders, garden art, fused and stained glass, crystal sun catchers, turned wood with stone inlay, sculpted leather boxes with rare jasper lids, hand-forged steel, hand-cut rare agate, jasper and quartz spheres, steampunk art and handmade jewelry. Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring, is an eclectic gallery of unique pieces from some 240 area and other artists 12

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who’ve filled the space with hundreds of interesting takes on home décor, art and gifts. J.A. Nelson Gallery, 37 Spring Street, where a plank of wood, some power tools and acrylic paint in the hands of an artist with a sense of humor, imagination, and passion for all things fun and beautiful begat a studio full of art, light and nature. Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, 3185 E. Van Buren (62E), is a spacious gallery with an open feel for art viewers and wine lovers. Close to 20 local and regional artists including Carolyn Mock, Janet Goodyear, Barbara Kennedy, Buckrun Pottery, Larry Mansker, Valerie Hubbard Damon, Kerry Hays, Carl James, co-owner Edwige Denyszyn and others are on view and for sale along with a great bottle of locally produced, award-winning wine. Paul Daniel Gallery & Design Center, 125 Spring Street, Eureka’s Newest Gallery is opening Friday, April 24, featuring photography, fine art, framing and design services.

Quicksilver Gallery, 73 Spring Street, is an art and fine craft gallery featuring the work of about 120 local, regional and nationally-known artists on two store levels.

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Studio 62, 335 W. Van Buren (US 62W), is the gallery of artists-in-residence, photographer Ron Lutz and painter Jody Stephenson. Serendipity at the Crescent, 75 Prospect (inside the Crescent Hotel), features some of Eureka Springs’s finer artists and a great selection of other American artists, and is a bit of art itself. The ceilings boast the work of multi-talented local artist, Cindy Galvin, whose jewelry, sculptural work, paintings and prints are sold in the gallery. The Emporium by Déjà vu, 179 N. Main, is a creatively different store featuring designer artisan rugs and pillows as well as antiques, art, and home décor – vintage and new. Déjà vu represents a variety of local artists. The Jewel Box, 40 Spring, is a fine craft and art gallery representing more than 50 local, regional and national artists. Each is known for a distinct style and use of materials. Owner and silversmith, Nancy Wines, showcases her Crystal Visions line of jewelry along with the work of other fine jewelry artists. Zarks – A Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, is a contemporary fine craft and art gallery, representing more than 125 local, regional, and national artists and the finest collection of American art glass in the Midwest. +

“What art offers is space — a certain breathing room for the spirit.” ~ John Updike

Create a personal gallery stroll If you find something spectacular to take home, have someone snap your photo with it and email to newsdesk@eurekaspringsindependent.com … you could get your pic in a future Fun Guide!

Second-Saturday Gallery Stroll April 11, 6 – 9 p.m. Don’t miss the season’s first Stroll! Come see what’s new at all your favorite galleries. Iris at the Basin Park will have the largest display of glass enamel sculpture ever seen in the Ozarks. Check it out during the Gallery Stroll and any time until the end of April. +

Upcoming art events: Art of The Altar Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fire Om Earth Women be Wise, a one day women’s retreat at Fire Om Earth Retreat Center, Mill Hollow Road, will feature “Building Altars.” See www.fireomearth.com (click Events) for details and registration, or phone Lorna (479) 363-9402.

Women of Substance April 30 – May 2, Caribé Restaurant Lorna Trigg, potter, sculptor and teacher, will show a body of clay work titled “Women of Substance” honoring the courage and strength of women. Opening reception is Thursday, April 30, 6 – 9 p.m., at Caribé Restaurant, US 62W. Show will run through May 2. (479) 363-9402. +

Allison Art Company, 77 Spring, (479) 253-7635. Art & Soul, 7003 US 62 (3 ½ mi. east of Eureka Springs), (479) 270-1895. Art Colony, 185 N. Main, www.theartcolonyeurekasprings.com. Cherokee Mountain Gallery, 5307 US 62E www.mcallistergallery.com, (479) 253-5353. Déjà vu, 179 N. Main, (479) 282-8191, www.dejavuofeurekasprings.com Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine St., (479) 363-6000. Eurekan Art Studio, 150 N. Main, (479) 253-0928. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, www.FantasyandStone.com, (479) 253-5891. Fire Om Earth Art Studio & Retreat Center, 872 Mill Hollow Rd, www. fireomearth.com (479) 363-9402. Fusion Squared, 84 Spring , www.eurekafusion.com, (479) 253-4999. Gryphon’s Roost Gallery, 137 Spring, www.gryphonsroost.com, (479) 253-5667. Harris Art Garden and Gallery, 2427 Hwy. 23N, by appointment only, (479) 2532090. Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring, www.irisatthebasinpark.com, (479) 253-9494. J.A. Nelson Gallery, 37 Spring (upper level), www.janelsongallery.com, (479) 253-4314. Jewel Box, 40 Spring, www.thejewelboxgallery.com, (479) 253-7828. Keels Creek Gallery and Winery, www.keelscreek.com, (479) 253-9463. Lady Bug Emporium, 51 S. Main, www.ladybugemporium.com, (479) 363-6566. Larry Mansker Studio, 711 Mill Hollow Road, www.larrymanskerstudio.com, (479) 253-5751. Mitchell’s Folly, 130 Spring, (479) 253-7030. Mosaic Studio, 123 Spring, www.eurekaspringsartists.com, (479) 244-5981. Muse, 12 S. Main, (651) 472-1621. Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, www.paradisepottery.us, (479) 253-1547. Paul Daniel Gallery & Design Center, 125 Spring, www.pauldanielco.com, (479) 265-7014. Prospect Gallery, 42 Prospect, www.theprospectgallery.com, (479) 253-5012. Quicksilver Art / Fine Craft Gallery, 73 Spring, www.quicksilvergallery.com. (479) 253-7679. Sacred Art Center, Passion Play grounds, www.greatpassionplay.org, (800) 8827529. Sacred Earth Gallery, 15845 US 62 W, www.TheSacredEarthGallery.com, (479) 253-7644. Serendipity at the Crescent Hotel, www.serendipityatthecrescent.com. (479) 253-2769. Studio 62, 335 W. Van Buren (62W), www.studio62.biz, (479) 363-9209. Susan Morrison Signature Gallery, 78 Spring, www.susanmorrisonstore.com, (479) 253-8788. Treehouse Gift Shop, 165 W. Van Buren, www.treehousecottages.com/gifts, (479) 253-8667. Wilson & Wilson Folk Art, 23 Spring, www.wilsonandwilsonfolkart.com, (479) 253-5105. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, www.zarksgallery.com, (479) 253-2626, (877) 540-9805. +

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April and May Events at a Glance… 28th Annual UFO Conference

Celebrate Jesus

Festival of Harps

2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll

Goddess Gala

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Celebrate Jesus Music in Basin Park and parade. Various styles of Christian music in Basin Park from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, and more good music lined up for Saturday from 11 a.m. until the parade downtown at 2 p.m. After the parade, music will continue in the park until 5 p.m. For details call (479) 253-8925 or email lardellen@gmail. com.

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Spring Diversity Weekend Diversity done right. The LGBT community and friends celebrate in Eureka Springs with events, contests, live music and more. Email info@ outineureka.com for details and schedule, or visit www. outineureka.com or www.gayeurekasprings.com.

Easter Morning Sunrise Service, 7 a.m. at the foot of the Christ of the Ozarks Statue on The Great Passion Play grounds, Passion Play Rd. All are welcome. (479) 2539200 Easter Brunch and Annual Egg Hunt, Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect. Egg hunt 1 p.m., brunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reservations required for brunch. (479) 253-9652. 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: War Eagle Mill, 2 p.m., 11045 War Eagle Rd., Rogers. (866) 492-7324 EasterBelles Bonnet and Benefit Lunch, 1 p.m., DeVito’s Restaurant, 5 Center St. A benefit lunch for Rapha House’s

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work training law enforcement and child overseers to recognize, report and educate on human trafficking. (RaphaHouse.org) Wear your best Easter bonnet! Reservations (703) 400-6090 or email jcbreaux@gmail. com.

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28th Annual UFO Conference: Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Professional presentations, speakers, vendors, dinner, door prizes. For details, schedule and registration phone (479) 738-2348, see www.ozarkufoconference. com, or email kristy@ozarkmt.com. Details on p. 7.

2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll Eureka’s art and artists up close, 6 – 9 p.m., with special shows and artists’ receptions at galleries all around town. See www.artofeurekasprings. com and p. 13 for more. Festival of Harps, 7 p.m., Christian Science Church, 68 W. Mountain. The Silvermore Trio presents Music From the Heart. Harp, flute, fiddle, guitar and vocals. There will also be a sale of sacred art from around the world. $10 advance, $15 at the door. (479) 253-8262, www. heartofmanyways.org or Silvermore Trio on Facebook.

Goddess Gala, Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, 6 – 11 p.m. A gathering just for women with a potluck feast, dancing to live music, drumming, raffles, seed blessing and more. All profits go to the Merlin Foundation (public policy and

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advocacy for abused and neglected children). Schedule, tickets and more at www.goddessgala.com. Advance tickets $13, door $15.

Poetluck Literary salon and potluck dinner at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. Potluck starts at 6:30 p.m., salon following. You never know which emerging or famous writer from around the country will be on hand to read from a new work! www.writerscolony.org, (479) 2537444.

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39th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention, Inn of the Ozarks. Speakers, Big Book study, dancing, ice cream social and more. See www.nwarkaa.org/springtime. htm.

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11th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., (behind McDonald’s on US 62). Watch chainsaw carvers in action and be amazed at what emerges from giant hunks of wood. This is a great show-in-action, sale and auction. Free and open to the public. Auction Saturday at 4 p.m. See Carving in the Ozarks on Facebook for updates or phone (866) 947-4387. Photos and details on p. 9.

6th Annual Carole Hilmer Memorial Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer Research, Holiday Island. 5K USATF-sanctioned run/walk begins 9 a.m. at the Barn on the Island. Entry

Get out and have some fun!

2nd Annual Indie Film Festival

Carving in the Ozarks Festival

Poetluck

ArtRageous Parade

Herbs and Botanical Weekend

Promised Land Zoo

form, info and map available at www.hichamber.com. Spaghetti dinner and silent auction Friday, April 17, 5 and 7 p.m., pancake breakfast 9 a.m. Saturday. For details email joaniekesa@gmail.com or phone (479) 253-5986. Proceeds go to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

everywhere you look. Maps will be available so you can find them all! For more information call 800-6EUREKA, visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com or check out the Yards and Yards of Yard Sales Eureka Springs page on Facebook.

Cats at the Castle Dinner, Castle Rogue’s Manor, Hwy. 187 in Beaver. Special fundraising dinner with fine dining and breathtaking views. All proceeds benefit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. See the awesome castle at www. castlerouguesmanor.com. For details and tickets visit www. turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org.

Cooking With Karen Learn the art of French cooking in a Eureka home kitchen with Cuisine Karen. Classes 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and space is limited! Take one class or all. Cost $35 - $45. For menu and details email cuisinekaren@ gmail.com. See www.cuisinekaren.com for schedule, cooking trips abroad and more. Visit Cuisine Karen on Facebook for mouthwatering photos and updates. (479) 253-7461.

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2nd Annual Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival, city auditorium. There were so many great entries this year that the festival was extended for an extra day! Get a pass for one day or all three. Screenings, talks, after parties and awards show. For tickets and details phone (479) 3638185, visit www.esfilmfest.com or see Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest on Facebook. See story p. 11.

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2nd Annual Jeep Fest: Memorial Park, Holiday Island 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All Jeepers welcome! Show, sell, buy or trade. Fun mixer Friday 5 p.m. – ? On Saturday, enjoy the show and trophy competition with great food and a playground for the kids. Spring Yards & Yards of Yard Sales, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days. Sales all around Eureka Springs and bargains

The Great Passion Play

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Herbs and Botanical Weekend, Fire Om Earth Retreat Center. Four masters of native and medicinal plants take you to explore outdoors and learn about plant identification and uses, plant spirit medicine and more at this in-town retreat. Cost, details and registration at www.fireomearth. com, (479) 363-9402. 12th Annual Local Appreciation Weekend at the Promised Land Zoo, Hwy. 86, just north of Eureka Springs in Eagle Rock, Mo. Admission includes drive thru, petting zoo, parakeet paradise and bottle-feeding babies. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10 per car with proof of residency in Barry or Carroll counties. See www.plzoo.com, phone (417) 2719453 or see some of the animal characters on Facebook at Promised Land ZOO.

Festival of Harps, 7:30 p.m., Christian Science Church, 68 W. Mountain. Dearbhail Finnegan and Robin Slater from Ireland. Harp, silver flute and guest musician. $15 advance, $20 at the door. (479) 253-8262 or www.heartofmanyways.org, www. dearbhailfinnegan.com

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Season’s opening performance of the Great Passion Play, 8:30 p.m. Grounds and attractions open all day. For tickets, special events and more information call (800) 882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.org.

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28th Annual Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. Celebrate art in all its forms with dozens of exhibits, artists’ receptions, demonstrations, Gallery Strolls, the annual White Street Studio Walk, free concerts and other events. For details and updates check out www. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com and start planning your May trip to Eureka!

ArtRageous Parade, 2 p.m, downtown Historic Eureka Springs. Come enjoy the parade and the beginning of our May Festival – and be sure to pick up the May Fun Guide for all the details! +

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Fiber Arts: Wet Felting – Kate Koprowski Stained Glass – Jenny Omundson

May 6-8

Beginning Metalsmithing – Carrie Siegfried-Haase Play Outdoors with Your Inner Artist – Christie Braswell (May 8)

May 11-15

Mixed Media Mosaics – Kandy Jones

Functional Forms Elevated: Pewter & Stone – Bill Derrevere

Build Your Own Birkenstocks – Floyd Hilton & Alice McKee

May 25-29

Plein Air Painting – Carl Petering Basketweaving – Billy Owens (May 27-29) Harvest Basket, Small Apple Basket, The Gathering Basket. One, two, or three-day workshops. Magic Carpet Mosaics – Fran Carlin (May 27-29) Metal Corrugation-Surface Embellishment and Element Formation – John Bozeman Metal Sculpture – Wayne Summerhill (May 25-28)

June 1-5

Drawing – Nancy Marshall Bookmaking – Suzanne Tourtelot Bas Relief Sculpture – Amanda Sisk Jewelry Design w/ Rings – Tim Lazure

June 8-12

Watercolor Painting – Richard Stephens (June 10-12) Glass Mosaics – Mary Patrick (June 10-12) Fire Sculptures: Firings and Clay – Laurie Spencer Forged Steel – Bob Patrick Scandinavian Bentwood Boxes – Doug Stowe

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Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylics – Barbara Robinson Papier Mâché – Dan Morris Building a Clay Teapot – Gailen Hudson

July 6-10

Life Drawing – Mary Springer Basic Beading – Edwige Denyszyn (July 8-10) Imaginative Drawings on Clay – Miki Glasser Beginning Metalsmithing – Judy Lee Carpenter Woodturning – Les Brandt

July 13-17

Drawing for 3-D Art – Dan Morris Off the Loom Weaving – Eleanor Lux Enameling: Picture in Picture Jewelry – Andrew Kuebeck Bent Lamination: Dancing Stools – Michael Brolly Beginning Sculpture – Lew Aytes

July 20-24

Acrylic Painting – Denise Ryan Ocean Necklace and Bracelet – Edwige Denyszyn (July 22-24) Joy of Woodworking – Steve Palmer (July 22-24)

July 27-31

Art Doll Making – Valerie Hubbard Damon (July 29-31) Layered Screen Printing Techniques with Fabric – Lisa Kerpoe Mixed Media Mosaics Icon – Fran Carlin (July 29-31) Intermediate Metalsmithing/Jewelry – Judy Lee Carpenter

August 3-7

Woodcarving/Watercolor Painting – John Engler Kresse Family Week at ESSA Pastels – Cynthia Kresse Portraiture in Clay – Kevin Kresse

August 10-14

Painting in Oil – Barbara Kennedy Beginning Crochet – Gina Gallina (June 15-17) Intermediate Crochet – Gina Gallina (June 18-19) Unglazed Smoke Black Pottery – Terry Russell (June 15-19 & June 22-24) Metal Fabrication – Gene Crutchfield Furniture Design – Steve Palmer

Picasso’s “Lost Block” Printmaking – Jaimie Froelich Powder Coating – Janet Alexander Vacuum Lamination of Veneered Boxes – Doug Stowe

Youth Art Week – June 22-26

August 24-28

Acrylic Painting – Denise Ryan Cartooning – Charles Fredrick Clay – Donna Doss Beginning Metalsmithing – Carrie Siegfried-Haase

June 29-July 3

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Improving on Your Paintings – John Willer Building and Using Hand Tools for Chasing and Repousse – Kirk Sullens (August 16-22) Beginning Acrylic Painting – Scott Wren

Come paint the town!

You

could paint it red, but most folks like to use the whole pallet of seasonal colors. Come join the Plein Air (fresh air) Painters of Eureka Springs at locations around town during April. All skill levels are welcome and there are no fees; just show up and paint! Here’s where to meet: April 1 Crescent Hotel, April 8 and 15 Eureka Springs Train Depot on Hwy. 23N, April 22 Grand Central Hotel, and April 29 Thorncrown Chapel (US 62 W). Bring your own easel and equipment and enjoy! Sessions run approximately 8 – 10 a.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting. The group breaks for breakfast at Myrtie Mae’s around 10 a.m. For complete 2015 schedule see www.studio62eurekasprings.com +

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15. Amigos 19. Angler’s Grill 17. Aquarius Taqueria 32. Autumn Breeze 1. Balcony Bar & Restaurant 24. Bavarian Inn 33. Cafe Amore 25. Caribe 18. Casa Colina 38. Catfish Cabin 7. Chelsea’s 22. Cottage Inn 11. DeVito’s

20. Ermilio’s 10. Eureka Live 36. Forest Hill 6. FRESH 4. Gaskins Cabin 9. Grand Taverne 2. Island Grill & Sports Bar 3. Island Pizza and Pub 28. La Familia 27. Legends 14. Local Flavor Cafe 37. Mei Li 29. Mountain Sushi 13. Mud Street Cafe 26. Myrtie Mae’s 12. New Delhi 21. Oscar’s Café 39. Roadhouse 23. Rowdy Beaver 31. Simply Scrumptious 8. Le Stick 5. 1886 Steakhouse 5. Sky Bar 30. Sparky’s 16. StoneHouse 35. Sweet-n-Savory 34. Thai House

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largemouth and spotted bass are generally good sport fishing in these parts, and there are many guides available to show you the best spots to drop a line. You may also find find white, striped, hybrid striped or yellow bass on your line in many places. Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieui – in case you have fishing buddies who speak Latin) are found throughout the cool, clear streams of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains and foothills – and in some deep, clear reservoirs. Spawning usually begins when surface water temperature reaches about 57 degrees in early April. Smallmouth feed on crayfish, amphibians and fish; and some may reach 12 years old. They lurk among woody debris, boulders, overhangs and other structures in streams. Smallmouth are prized by float fishermen and are considered to be the hardestfighting bass pound for pound, often striking a lure multiple times. Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) are widely stocked throughout the state, and spawn here in April. The male aggressively guards the nest until the young begin to swim away. They feed first on zooplankton then switch to insects, fish, crayfish and even small animals or birds. This bass has the largest mouth for its size of any freshwater fish and is a voracious predator, which explains why it’s the most popular sport fish in the state. Largemouth are usually found along the shoreline or other structure in lakes and streams. In general, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass are considered the Black Bass family since their “fry,” or recently hatched young, are all black. Largemouth bass are found in slower, murkier reaches of streams while smallmouth live in the clear headwaters. You’ll find spotted bass in between. White Bass (Morone chrysops) is abundant in large streams and reservoirs. They school and live in open water. Adults eat small shad in morning and evening, and make spawning runs up tributaries in early March. White bass feeding on small shad in reservoirs may create acres of thrashing on the surface. Yellow bass – the other native Morone – is a small fish that tends to overpopulate and is considered a nuisance. Striped bass is a sea-going bass that has been stocked in many reservoirs and is also, along with the manmade hybrid of striper and white, a popular sport fish. + •••••••••••••••••••• Want to know more about fishing in Arkansas? There’s a ton of info including species-specific fishing, regulations, limits and more at www . agfc . com

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EUREKA SPRINGS WEST

Now Blooming at Blue Spring

Why

wait for May when April showers bring the month’s own lovely flowers to the Blue Spring Heritage Center gardens? Enjoy spring’s delicate delights with a stroll through grounds alive with English daisy, bergenia, forget-me-not, bleeding hearts, primula, polyanthus, pansies and other early annuals. Rock gardens are sprouting arabis, aubretia, hellebore, lungwort and gentian while bulbs around the gardens pop up in colorful anemones, tulips and daffodils. Several April-flowering shrubs are in bloom under a colorful canopy of dogwoods, redbuds, flowering almond, plum and crabapple trees. Breathtaking! Where the flowers grow Visit the historic bluff shelter, now on the National Register of Historic Places, and walk on ground that nurtured the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears. Enjoy the natural beauty of many native gardens including the Medicine Wheel Garden, Three Sisters Garden and the Woodland Gardens. There’s more than a mile of trails winding through the grounds with walkways past indigenous plant life, protected and sustained by native timber. Stop along the way and take in the rich history of the Ozark region from American Indian journeys and early settler life to prehistoric civilization. Self-guided tours allow you to explore

at your own pace, and need not be booked in advance. The Spring The star attraction, of course, is the power and wonder of Blue Spring, pouring 38 million gallons of cold, clear water each day into its trout-filled lagoon. Bring the kids and let them feed the fish! Inside the Center, you’ll discover artifacts and old photos and enjoy a historic film spanning the years and significance of the Blue Spring site. On the way out, visit the gift shop for American Indian and handcrafted items unique to the Ozark Region. See what’s blooming every month at www.bluespringheritage.com. For information on weddings and events call (479) 253-9244 or email bluespringheritage@gmail.com. See photos and more at Blue Spring Heritage Center and Wedding Gardens on Facebook. Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Admission $9.75 adults, $6.50 kids 6-17, free for 5 and under. +

Romance blooms every month – and Blue Spring has perfect, picturesque settings for proposals and weddings.

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Springs? Eighty-three within the city limits, some manicured, some camouflaged, some named, some famous, and some inaccessible. Unless you’re lost. History? We’ve got miles of hand-stacked rock walls, twisty paths called roads only because they’re paved, a lake or two, walking paths, bike paths, sidewalks to nowhere and one million trees within one mile of the post office. Botany? Fruit trees, nut trees, knitted trees, rare trees, shy plants, bushy bloomers, healing herbs and artificial trees (parking meters kept alive with quarters). Birds? Warblers, wrens, robins, swallows, owls, roadrunners, woodpeckers and ones that don’t really hum but are called that – they’ll all make you giddy as a goose on his belly. Bars? Irish bars, working class poets’ bars, dancing bars, wine bars, craft bars, locals’ bars, sports bars and bars with popcorn and fried pickles. Just don’t end up behind bars. Maybe you don’t know where you’re going but you’re on your way.

Fun Facts:

April showers (of useless information)

the early Roman calendar April was the second month but became the fourth when they started to use January as the first month. The name originally came from Aprilis, meaning to open. For some, that means opening storage sheds and garages and having yard sales in preparation for spring cleaning – and also so one can find the mower. This month’s birthstone is the diamond, and the flower is the Sweet Pea or Daisy. April is also Humor Month as well as Mathematics Awareness Month – the combination of which is not lost on teachers of calculus. +

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Fleas and ticks

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live year-round in Arkansas, the Natural State, (lucky us) so it’s important to keep pets protected throughout the year. We all : know fleas and ticks can cause worms, solution recipe k ic /t a e fl l ra tu , na disease and a host of skin issues, but putting Here’s an easy chemicals on your dog or cat (or even giving them monthly pills) can be daunting to many caring pet parents. So what are some natural options? Checking with your vet should always be the + first step, but both your pet and your yard should be treated for maximum grade oils are always recommended. Be observant and prevention power. take note – some oils don’t jive with all pets so monitor You can go DIY and make your usage and your pet’s reactions. own flea collar by using a bandanna According to Mother Earth News, getting rid of rubbed with eucalyptus, citronella dead leaves and associated debris around the lawn can or lavender essential oils. And, significantly reduce ticks. Sprinkling diatomaceous earth according to wholedog.org, around is proven to help as well (it dries the buggers up). many other essential oils You can also buy commercial all natural yard sprays. keep hitchhikers at bay Two of my faves are Vet’s Best and Natural Chemistry and are alternatives Natural Yard and Kennel Spray (both attach to your garden to DEET – such as hose!). cedar, peppermint and Letting your pet go au naturale is obviously a given, lemongrass. Therapeutic but going natural is up to you! +

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“Percy’s Playcare”Daycare for Dogs. Personalized dog sitting onsite for your dog’s social needs. Reservations and vaccinations required.

Full service groom includes bath using natural shampoo, blow dry, brush out, hair cut, nail trimming, ear cleaning and FREE tooth brushing. Full service bath also available. Regular grooming and proper nutrition along with mental and physical exercise keeps your pet healthy, and we’re here to help.

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f you appreciate a good choice of brew, wine or cocktails to go along with an evening of socializing, Eureka Springs has the place(s) just for you! Want a quiet corner for relaxing and conversation? We have it. Love to dance? You can do it here to DJs or live music. Crave

Eureka Springs Ale House –

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great brews on tap, good food on the table

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visit the Ale House, the first nanobrewery in Eureka Springs, at 426 West Van Buren (US 62W), and taste what co-owner Conn Hutzell has made of his hobby! He’s a seasoned brewer, you see, and his goal is to have six of his 12 taps offering lagers and ales of his own making. The other six taps offer primarily Ozark beers, says Hutzell’s partner, Tara Puzey. “We try to stay as local as possible,” she says – and Tara has some brewing ideas of her own. “I think men go more for the hop-heavy brews while women prefer the grains.” Between the two, there will be some great new tastes to enjoy every visit. One unique brew currently on tap is a basil-grapefruit 12-percent ale with a clear, clean taste of grapefruit heavy with hops. Conn’s also working on an ESB (extra strong, extra bitter) ale, and wants to brew a single malt, single hop smash. There’s always a crisp, cold cider on tap, currently Angry Orchard, and a full bar for those who like something besides beer. Along with a hearty quaff, the menu offers some unique and tasty options. One favorite is ‘Shrooms. Not your button mushrooms, this is a whole meal of large, hand-battered, deep fried Portabella filets served with several tasty dips. Fans of the burger will be well pleased with the Ale House ½-lb. build-your-owns (try a salmon burger with Wasabi mayo), and there’s a killer club among the hearty sandwiches. Other favorites include deep-fried

alligator and the chicken salad. The cook is experienced in Cajun cuisine and guests who know the difference say the ‘gator is the best they’ve ever had - tender and juicy. The menu fills out with unexpected twists (like bacon jam) on chicken, fish and salads. There’s a kid’s menu, too. Inside, each table holds a mind-boggling puzzle to solve while enjoying a brew before the meal arrives. A large deck facing the woods holds tables and stools and bands entertaining crowds when the weather is nice on weekends. Just off the deck is a three-quarter-acre beer garden and customers are welcome to bring their own bag chairs and relax. Various outdoor games will soon be set up, including giant puzzles and cornhole – a cross between horseshoes and bean-bag toss. +

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pub grub? You’re in the right town! Some of our night spots allow children until a certain hour, some serve food (and really good food) late, some have awesome house specialties and all of them have the flavor of a place “where everybody knows your name.” +

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Open Thursday through Monday, noon – 9 p.m. Call (479) 363-6039 or see www. eurekaspringsalehouse.com for the menu, and Eureka Springs Ale House on Facebook for updates on upcoming live music and new brews news. +

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Get in the Spirit(s) m Brews, 2 Pine, corner Spring & Pine. Arkansas craft beers, Arsaga’s coffee, hot teas, wine and savory or sweet small fare from Eureka Sweets and West Mountain Treats. Enjoy pints, flights, and growlers on the patio or by big front windows on the coolest corner downtown. See Brews on Facebook for live music, art exhibits. Sun. – Thurs. from Noon – 10 p.m., Fri./ Sat., noon – midnight. (479) 244-0878 Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, 10 Mountain Street. One of the area’s favorite pubs. Large selection of beers, full bar and excellent food contribute to the unique atmosphere. Live music every Friday and Saturday and most week nights, open mic on Tuesdays. Upstairs in the Cafe they serve pizza and much more!  www.chelseascornercafe.com (479) 253-6723 Eureka Live Underground & Eureka Patio, 35 N. Main Street.  A great place to hang out, dance and celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Full menu, dancing, free pool and a full bar. Large patio for outdoor weather and big dance floor downstairs. DJ and dancing Friday – Sunday. www. eurekaliveunderground.com (479) 2537020 Grub & Pub / Club 169, 169 West Van Buren (US 62). Grub and Pub in the daytime and Club 169 at night. Hearty breakfast from open to close. Home-style food, full bar, live weekend entertainment, big screen TVs and games, pool tables, free Wi-Fi, Happy Hour, karaoke, dance floor and outdoor deck. Biker friendly. Open 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. every day, except closes at midnight Sunday. Children welcome until 9 p.m. (479) 253-7122. Grub & Pub Club 169 on Facebook. Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring Street. The only Martini Bar and Grill

in Eureka Springs. Great food, fabulous Martinis and fun locals. Full menu and extensive bar. www.henrisjustonemore. com (479) 253-5795 Jack’s Center Stage, 37 Spring Street. This is a full service bar. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights with a variety of rock and blues. You can smoke here, so no kiddos. (479) 253-2219 Legends Saloon, 105 E. Van Buren, is a full service bar and restaurant formerly known as The Lumberyard. Great food, full bar and DJ Karaoke or live music with a large dance floor. Weekly Texas Hold ‘Em (Sunday) and Pool (Tuesday) tournaments. Great place for large parties, plenty of parking. (479) 253-2500 Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards, Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street. One of downtown’s favorite “21 and over” gathering spots. Located on the 6th floor of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel.  Pool, great views, extensive bar. (479) 253-7837 Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, next to Booze Brothers Liquor, serves only Arkansas craft beers on tap for your sampling experience. Choose 4 oz. or 16 oz. pours of your favorite style beer or try something new! Taps rotate and feature seasonal beers from local breweries. Come try a sip of Arkansas. You can have food delivered here from a choice of five local eateries. Open Monday – Thursday, 1 – 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 1 – 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 9 p.m. (479) 244-6922. Pied Piper Pub/Cathouse Lounge, 82 Armstrong Street, is famous for their Reubens, fish & chips, burgers, and Irish dishes! The Corn Beef and Cabbage is just like Mrs. O’Malley’s. There is a full bar, cold beer, lots of parking, and friendly faces.  Smoke free, full menu and live music on Friday and Saturday. Kitchen

open late. www.piedpiperpub.com (479) 363-9976 Rockin’ Pig Saloon, 2039C E. Van Buren, in the Gaskins Switch shopping area is a full service dining, drinking and entertainment establishment. The menu includes pizza, barbeque, ribs, steaks and sandwiches. They have eight beers on tap and a fully stocked bar. Biker friendly and non-smoking, kids are welcome. Open all year. www.rockinpigsaloon.com (479) 363-6248 www.ozarkmountaintaproom.com Rogue’s Manor, 124 Spring Street. Rogue’s Manor at Sweet Spring is a fine dining restaurant and lounge in the downtown Historic District with romantic overnight rooms for couples. Full menu and extensive bar. www. roguesmanor.com (800) 250-5827 Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring Street. Food, fun and extensive bar in a casual atmosphere. There is live music here on Friday and Saturday nights. Recent remodel makes this an excellent place to stop while you are downtown. www. rowdybeaver.com (479) 363 - 6444 Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern,

417 W. Van Buren. Good service, casual food in a fun atmosphere. The tavern side has live music on the weekends, full bar. www.rowdybeaver.com (479) 253 - 8544 The Balcony Restaurant in Basin Park Hotel is another spot where the family can dine to live music. Friday through Sunday evenings there is live acoustic music at 5 p.m., with noon shows added on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.basinpark.com (479) 253-7837 The New Delhi Café & Patio, 2 N. Main. The New Delhi Café on Main Street has live music every weekend, offering a great mix of local and visiting bands. With three decks you can sit as close or far away as you like. The restaurant/bar indoors is smoke free. thenewdelhicafe.com (479) 253-2525 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. Billed as the place for ‘wine, cheese and conversation.’ “An extensive, cutting edge wine and beer list that will transport you to faraway lands,” says a Yelp review.  Smoke free. Appetizer menu with wine pairings, live music every Friday from 5–8 p.m. www.eurekastonehouse.com (479) 363-6411 +

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