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Welcome to your holiday home ~
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. Story ideas and information for Independent Fun Guide can be emailed to editor@independentfunguide.com.
Chief Whipping Post C.D. White
Merry Christmas and Happy New Y ear!
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elcome to your second home for the holidays. Eureka Springs has long been a special place for families to visit and enjoy the Christmas spirit of a cozy Victorian village. From Santa’s first visit to Basin Park on Nov. 29 and the Christmas parade on Dec. 6 to New Year’s Eve, the town is alive with decorations, lights, special holiday tours, great bargains for shoppers, hidden elves, reindeer games, giveaways, holiday concerts and shows, costumed carolers and more. There are family friendly places to stay while you shop for unique gifts without the big mall hassle and plenty of events to celebrate the season. Stress-free is the buzz around here, and our excellent spas and massage therapists will help make sure you stay that
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lso just outside of town is the Eureka Springs West area, with gorgeous retreat facilities, cabins, cottages, attractions, lake activities and things to do. It’s the perfect place for a romantic getaway, group meetings and more. Take a few minutes to explore it all at www. eurekaspringswest.com. +
way all the way home. Eureka Springs is also the perfect place to start the New Year beginning with a relaxing retreat in one of our warm and welcoming lodges and retreat centers. And if in-town is more your thing, there are plenty of cozy lodgings there, too. It’s a special season for “me-time,” with plenty of places to wander and let your adventure happen. Ghost hunters will certainly want to be on hand for the Paranormal Weekend Jan. 3 – 5 at the Crescent Hotel. And if you’ve been taking digital videos all year, why not make a movie and enter it in the first-ever Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival Jan. 23 – 25? Or, you can just come and enjoy three days of screenings and the Indie Awards. All the details are inside. +
Hitching Post Gwen Etheredge Enid Swartz Post Haste Mary Pat Boian Post-er Boy Jeremiah ‘Bullfrog’ Alvarado-Owens Post-partum D(sigh)n Perlinda Pettigrew-Owens Post-ographers Richard Quick
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n a busy downtown, invest a few moments to share a duet massage for you and the one you love. Visit the Serenity Spa in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel and relax on our sun deck, slip into the hot tub and enjoy services that range from couples massage, facials and pedicures to an exfoliation scrub finished soothingly with our famous “Serenity Rain Bar.�
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idely recognized as the finest spa and salon in the region, the New Moon Spa and Salon offers the most expansive menu of services from hair and nails in the salon to massage, facials and microdermabrasion in the day spa. Using only the finest of techniques and highest quality in Aveda product, the New Moon Spas is the place to Feel Relaxed, Look Beautiful and Be Happy.
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pen 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. You can find what you’re looking for or 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! +
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Holiday Sweet Treats Tour
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Holiday Dance Extravaganza
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Events at a Glance
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E.S. Paranormal Weekend
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Happy Boo Year
First ever Indie Film Fest Pass the popcorn
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ne of the Fun Guide’s favorite go-to photographers, Richard Quick, snapped our cover photo last year featuring this Christmas Living Window. Richard is an extensive traveler and has treated his fans to amazing pictures from all parts of the world at www. rquickphotography.com. He’s known around these parts for his sensitive portraits of local faces and everywhere else for capturing the spirit of our many special events and beautiful Ozark landscapes and townscapes in every season. You’ll see more of his work inside. +
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31ST ANNUAL TOURS OF HOMES – Music, carolers, refreshments and merriment with a Victorian twist
or three decades, homeowners in our Victorian village have invited visitors inside their historic residences to share the joys of the holiday season. The tradition continues Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3 – 8 p.m., when the Eureka Springs Preservation Society hosts the 31st Annual Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes. Remembering Christmas past is a great way to begin making memories for Christmas present. The attention to detail in each of the homes makes this tour truly special for architectural buffs, history enthusiasts, and those who simply enjoy beauty for its own sake. Nine locations are featured in this year’s tour, giving guests a glimpse of a bygone era. All stops on the self-guided
tour are lavishly decorated for the season with Victorian-attired docents at each site to relate the history of each home. Each residence offers an opportunity to revisit the grandeur of the graceful Victorian era and its unique, enchanting homes. Interior details such as grand staircases, ornately carved fireplace mantels, sparkling stained glass and intricate millwork will all be decked in festive holiday trimmings. You’ll be treated to choir and band music, carolers, refreshments and merriment. As you make your way from home to home, you’ll greet elegant ladies adorned in their finery and dapper gentlemen dressed in tails and ties as they stroll through one of the largest historical districts in the country. It’s a lovely way to begin your holidays. If you’ve never been, come immerse yourself in the magic, merriment and mystery of a bygone era. And if you’ve celebrated the season with us before, we welcome your family back for this fabulous holiday tradition. Tickets are available at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce in Pine Mountain Village on US 62E – (479) 2538737. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 on the day of the tour. Children 12 and under free. For details on homes visit: www. eurekaspringspreservationsociety.org. +
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arking in the tour area is limited. Catch the Red Trolley or the Eureka Van Tour. Wear comfortable, rubber-soled walking shoes and allow one to two hours for the tour. There are numerous steps, stairs and inclines on the tour route and inside homes. Some structures have been lovingly restored and all all will be decked out for the holidays when you arrive. You may start your tour at any of the nine locations! 1. Rock Cottage Gardens, 10 Eugenia St. – Circa 1935 – Six structures built of rocks gathered by original owners in the mid-1930s. Property was one of Eureka Springs’ earliest motor courts, originally part of the Joy (Motel) Tourist Camp. 2. Wadsworth-Baker Victorian, 14 Kingshighway – Built late 1890s – Restored in 1970, this spectacular home is enhanced by expansive, level grounds. Children never lived in this home till the 2000s. 3. Red Bud Manor, 7 Kingshighway – 1892 – This American Folk design was built on land originally claimed by Charles and Franzisca Massman, who arrived in early 1870 and claimed 32 homesteads for timber rights. 4. Vestal Cottage, 12 Summit – Pre-1917 – The 1917 sign when this was a boarding house read “furnished flats or rooms for rent. Modern two and three-room suites. $7.00 - $15.00 per month.” How times have changed! 5. Christian Science Church, 68 Mountain St. – 1914 – These clean lines appeared quite modern in 1914. Building appears as it did then, inside and out. Unusual hardwood floor, colored window, original curved pews. Restrooms. Band plays here 4 – 5 p.m. 6. Major W. J. True House, 61 Mountain St. – 1886 – Built by Niles L. Wickwire, then general contractor of the Crescent Hotel, it contains the same dolomite limestone used in the hotel. Major W. J. True fought for the Union. 7. St. James Episcopal Church, 34 Prospect – Circa 1880s – Originally the old Cromer school. Presented to St. James’ parish in 1889. Renovated in 1983. (The Eureka Springs Preservation Society commemorative keepsake ornament featuring the Crescent Hotel can be purchased here for $15.) Restrooms and Refreshments 8. Avarana, 38 Prospect – Circa 1899 – Design reflects simplicity favored at the end of Victorian Era. Upper floors are wood with verandas on four sides. Lower floor is Beaver Limestone. 9. Manor House, 12 Lookout Circle – 1902 – A stately Colonial with columns and verandas surrounding the house; halls are 8-ft. wide, extending the length of the structure. Famous dancer Irene Castle and author Marge Lyons once lived here. +
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Holiday Sweet Treats Tour
A taste of the holidays you can take home with you
is for Christmas – and cookies! Put the two together at the 7th Annual Bed and Breakfast Inns of Eureka Springs Sweet Treats Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14, and get in the Christmas spirit with a wonderful tour of beautifully decorated inns, some delicious treats (with recipes and decorating ideas to take home) and a chance to win one of three $100 lodging gift certificates. Mix in a good measure of happy company, garnish with an array of holiday treats and recipes to share and you have the perfect reason to buy a ticket. Visit nine beautifully decorated bed and breakfast inns, enjoy a sampling of their favorite treat recipes and get a stamp for the contest at each location. Hours are 1 – 6 p.m., tickets $20 per person or free when included in package deals found at relaxeureka.com (click on ‘Packages,’ then ‘Sweet Treats Tour’). Only 250
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tickets will be issued this year, and are available from participating inns listed below and on the website. This is a self-guided tour (maps provided) so you can visit the inns and innkeepers at your leisure. All bed and breakfasts are on or close to trolley routes. Parking at each inn will be limited, so enjoy the city sights while you ride the trolley! Enter the give-away contest up to eight times for a chance to win one of the three gift certificates to be drawn after the Sweet Treats Tour has ended. Winners will each receive a gift certificate for $100 toward a stay at any of the tour’s participating inns. Participating inns include Heartstone Inn & Cottages, Red Bud Manor, Rock Cottage Gardens, 5 Ojo Inn, Crescent Cottage Inn, Ridgeway House, Main Street Inn, Bridgeford House and Arsenic & Old Lace B&B Inn. For more information, phone (800) 656-6734 toll free or (479) 253-8916. Maps and details at www. relaxeureka.com. +
Galleries Create a personal gallery stroll If you find something spectacular to take home, have someone snap your photo with it and email to newsdesk@independentfunguide.com … you could win tickets to a great show or attraction!
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ucked away at 82 Spring is Gallery 127, one of Eureka Springs’ newest art venues. Owners Arthur Perry and Hugh Naftel aren’t new to gallery operations – for twenty years they owned and operated two galleries in Sedona, Ariz., before opening another in Mount Dora, Fla., in 2001. The partners moved to Eureka Springs and opened Gallery 127 in July 2013, making a chic statement with a small, but stunningly designed shop. Entering the gallery, one is greeted by a soothing waterfall, which sets the mood for a tranquil atmosphere featuring tastefully arranged artwork gracing soft white walls. Arthur Perry’s framed photographs feature local scenes as well as subjects selected by an eye for the unusual. A picture of an old doorway with chipped paint, mounted in a limestone opening, calls to mind bygone days. Perry’s other art mediums – large, colorful acrylic abstracts and artful geometric shapes on framed canvases – seem to leap from the walls. It would be impossible not to stop and browse the breathtaking jewelry of Hugh Naftel aka Letfan. Well-lighted cases hold necklaces, bracelets and earrings fashioned of gold, silver, sterling silver and copper – some with fresh water pearls enhancing the artist’s work. At the back of the shop, a cozy fireplace extends a welcome to stay and savor the sights. Making their presence known among Perry’s and Naftel’s creations are imported Asian artifacts such as pottery, framed jade pieces and pure silk obis. Gallery 127 will ship for you, and is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (sometimes later on weekends). Custom framing will also be offered at the gallery in Spring 2014. For more information, phone (479) 981-9713 or email naftel721@cox.net. +
Allison Art Company, 77 Spring, (479) 253-7635. ARTifacts Gallery of American Art, 37 Spring, www.artifactseurka.com, (479) 363-6660. Cherokee Mountain Gallery 5307 US 62E www.mcallistergallery.com, (479) 253-5353. 83 Spring Gallery, 85 Spring, www.83spring.com, (479) 253-8310. Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 63 N. Main, (479) 363-6000. Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring, (479) 363-9600. Eurekan Art Studio, 150 N. Main, (479) 253-0928. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, www.FantasyandStone.com, (479) 253-5891. Fusion Squared, 84 Spring , www.eurekafusion.com, (479) 253-4999. Gallery 127, 82 Spring, (479) 981-9713. Gryphon’s Roost Gallery, 137 Spring, www.gryphonsroost.com, (479) 2535667. Harris Art Garden and Gallery, 2427 Hwy. 23N, by appointment only, (479) 253-2090. Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring, www.irisatthebasinpark.com, (479) 253-9494. J.A. Nelson Gallery, 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, 11 Spring, 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, 55 N. Main, (479) 253-5544, (479) 244-5981. Muse, 12 S. Main, (651) 472-1621. Out on Main, 1 Basin Spring Ave, www.outonmain.com, (479) 253-8449. Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, www.paradisepottery.us, (479) 253-1547. The Prospect Gallery, 42 Prospect, www.theprospectgallery.com, (479) 2535012. Quicksilver Art / Fine Craft Gallery, 73 Spring, www.quicksilvergallery.com. (479) 253-7679. Sacred Art Center, Passion Play grounds, www.greatpassionplay.org, (800) 882-7529. 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, 335W.VanBuren (62W), www.studio62.biz, (479) 363-9209. Susan Morrison Signature Gallery, 78 Spring, www.susanmorrisonstore.com, (479) 253-8788. Sweet Spring Studio, 123 Spring, www.barbarakennedystudio.com, (479) 2536652. Tinmaker & Glitz, 45 ½ Spring, (479) 253-6601 or (580) 399-5887 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. Wildlife Gallery, 34 N. Main, (479) 244-6950. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, www.zarksgallery.com, (479) 2532626, (877) 540-9805. + December 2013/January 2014
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t’s a dilemma. You’re doing your holiday shopping and … “Mommy, I want Santa to bring me that for Christmas!” Maybe Santa will and maybe he won’t – it all depends on whether you can park the kids somewhere and sneak in a purchase without them seeing you. Consider the problem solved. Handily situated at 5 Spring Street across from Basin Park, The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory invites you to drop the kids off for an hour or so while you shop. Open at 10 a.m. daily, they offer a year-round “KIDZ Chocolate Adventure” that’s even more fun during the holidays.
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Simply drop the kiddos off at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s supervised kitchen any time during business hours. Kids over five (and really tall four-year olds) can make a candy apple and other chocolate treats to take home while the folks are out shopping. Reservations are required by phoning (479) 253-6579; or drop in at the shop to inquire about costs and arrangements. Owners Dave and Jeanie Lovejoy will be happy to accommodate, and you’ll probably spend some time there yourself once you see the fantastic variety of chocolates and confections. Enjoy watching as crisp apples are dipped
in thick, bubbling caramel from a traditional copper kettle and rolled in a rainbow of tasty toppings. Linger awhile and learn how fudge is made – a creamy loaf is fashioned on a traditional marble slab, the old fashioned way, right before your eyes. In fact there’s a coupon for fudge on p. 2 of this issue! And of course, everyone gets a free sample. So enjoy shopping downtown knowing the kids are safe and having fun making special treats (and a mess) just for you. The only rule is … you must reclaim your kids. +
Holiday Dance Extravaganza, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
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ot a little dancer in the family? Make sure you bring him or her to the city auditorium to watch this fun event. The Talent on Parade Holiday Dance Spectacular is more like a holiday party where dancers from 5 to 19 gather for dance competitions, pageant fun and seasonal surprises. It all happens here in festive Eureka Springs as dancers from near and far compete and entertain with solos, duets, trios and small group dances onstage in the city auditorium. These 100-plus dancers are the best of the best from all
over the region, and will amaze and inspire adults and kids in the audience with their level of performance. The best part is – you and your family can enjoy this great entertainment at no cost! Bring the kids and stay as long as you like on Friday or Saturday – or even stop in several times between shopping and other activities. There’s always something to see because the action onstage is non-stop. “Holiday Dance” will be a fun category this year – any dance style can be performed, but it must be to holiday
seasonal music. Whether you love tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical or storytelling performances, you’ll want to make this a holiday tradition. For dancers, master classes offered on Sunday, Dec. 1, are open to both competition and non-competition dancers. Classes will include training in contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and lyrical. For more information, phone (316) 522-4836 or email info@talentonparade.com. See www.talentonparade.com for competition details. +
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Events at a glance November Nov. 29
Santa in the Park and Best Grandpa Beard Contest: Santa will arrive in Basin Park either by firetruck or trolley at 5 p.m. He’s here to visit with kids of all ages, so come give your wish list to the jolly man himself. He and his helpers always have goody bags for each kid Santa sees. If you like Santa’s beard, stick around and vote for him (or some other whitebeard) in the very first Best Grandpa Beard contest at 6 p.m.! Phone (479) 253-8737 for more information.
Nov. 29, 30
Jukebox Live’s Thanksgiving Spectacular: 7:30 p.m., Pine Mountain Theater, US 62E. Grab your poodle skirts and wing tips and head for the best era in rock n’ roll history, the ‘50s and ‘60s, with this rockin’ show from Branson, Mo. Jukebox’s great entertainers and live band cover the music of everyone from Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline to Bill Haley and the Comets and Buddy Holly. Tickets $24 at the door or phone (877) 504-2092. www.pinemountaintheater.com.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
First Ever Great Ozarkan Beard-Off (GOBO): Friday – 9 p.m. the weekend kicks off at Chelsea’s Café, 10 Mountain, with music by Mountain Sprout. Saturday – Major category beard judging 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. Beard Parade at 2 p.m. Beard and Beer Garden opens at Pied Piper on Main St. at 3 p.m. followed by Grizzly Adams judging and events until midnight. Sunday – All winners announced at Chelsea’s at 1 p.m., Crowning of Grizzly Adams of the Ozarks Grand Prize winner. Event benefits Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation. Find details/ judging locations at www. goboeureka.com, info booth at Basin Park, or phone (417) 310-2605.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Talent on Parade Christmas Show: All day, city auditorium. Christmas dance competition, workshops and classes for girls 5 –18. These 100+ girls are the best of the best from all over the region. You’ll be amazed at the level of performance. Want to inspire your kids? Bring them to at least one of these days and stay as long as you wish. No admission charge. Details on p. 11.
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Fine Art & Craft Show/Sale: On Thanksgiving weekend, holiday shoppers are especially thankful for the Fall Fine Art and Craft Show at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. From 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday there are some 50 widely (and wildly) different artists to see while getting the jump on your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts of art. Featured at the show are regionally renowned artists in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, fiber, wood, clay, glass and metal art. Admission is only $5, and will benefit Eureka Springs School of the Art’s mission to create art education opportunities. For a preview peek, see www.ESSA-art.org. For more info on the show, phone (479)-253-5384.
December Dec. 1-31
Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest: A forest of Christmas trees adorn the Crescent Hotel’s formal garden area, each decorated by a local charity. Come stroll the forest, admire the decorations and choose the tree you like best with a donation vote! Admission is free. All money raised at each tree goes directly to that charity. The top three vote-getters receive an additional bonus from the Crescent and Basin Park Hotel family. The Christmas Forest will be on display through January 3, 2014.
Dec. 2, 3
Annual Pine Mountain Theater Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this great family holiday show of seasonal fun and favorite music. Tickets $20 at the door, children under 12 free. Phone (479) 253-9156 or see www.pinemountaintheater.com.
Dec. 5
Annual St. James Episcopal Church Silver Tea: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room. An elegant tea and coffee service accompanies a feast of homemade sweet and savory treats at this popular social event. Admission is by donation for the benefit of Clear Spring School. (479) 253-8610. All are welcome.
Dec. 6
Annual Lighted Christmas Parade: Features the world famous Platters – 6 p.m. The best parade of the year. Beautiful decorations on floats, bands, walkers, vehicles, horses and performers draw oohs and ahhs as they light the night with a holiday glow. And if you’re not already watching from Basin Park, make your way there afterward and join us for the Party in the Park following the parade! Transportation to the parade: The Transit System and city provide transportation to the parade from 4 – 6 p.m. and from the parade for about an hour after. Fare is one non-perishable food item each way per person or two food items per person for our local food banks. ($2 dollars per boarding per person without food donation.) Pickup at Planer Hill Park & Ride, the Transit & Welcome Center, the old high school, Village at Pine Mt. parking lot and trolley stops between those lots and the downtown depot.
End the old year and start the new in Eureka Springs Dec. 6 – 14
4th Annual Christmas Festival: The Eureka Springs Downtown Network has planned a host of events starting right after the parade on Dec. 6 with area bands and choirs performing in Basin Park, hot cocoa and cider, a raffle drawing and more. See p. 17 for a complete schedule of fun stuff to do downtown through Dec. 14, and visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
Dec. 7
Santa’s Photo Booth and Christmas fun in Basin Park 1 – 3 p.m., Living Windows 3 – 5 p.m. Details on p. 17.
Dec. 7
Preservation Society Christmas Tour of Homes: 3 – 8 p.m. Tour nine of Eureka’s historic Victorian homes decked out for the holidays. Caroling, music, refreshments and merriment. See details on p. 6.
Dec. 7
Christmas Gospel Concert: 7 p.m., Pine Mountain Theater in Pine Mountain Village, 62E. Bring the family to the special touring Christmas concert of award winning Southern Gospel group, Brian Free and Assurance. Admission $20 adults, children under 12 Free. For tickets, phone (877) 253-9156 or see www.pinemountaintheater. com.
Dec. 7
10th Annual John Two-Hawks Christmas Concert: 7 p.m., city auditorium. Bring the family to celebrate the magic of this sacred season with renowned Native American musician, flute maker and teacher, John TwoHawks, and the Gravette Jr. High Youth Choir. Enjoy the soaring vocals and flutes of TwoHawks along with magical visual effects. Let the captivating indigenous flute music and the sounds of Christmas transport you during this unique experience. Tickets $20 at door or $15 in advance at www.johntwohawks.com. Age 15 and under, free. For details: (479) 253-5826.
Dec. 7 – 13
14th Annual Christmas at the 1886 Crescent Hotel: The celebration begins with the Christmas Tree Forest Lighting Ceremony on the east lawn at 6 p.m. – and doesn’t stop until Dec. 13! Step right into the Christmas spirit at the doorstep of this historic hotel and enjoy concerts at noon in the Crystal Dining Room, Brunch with Santa, a reading of Dickens’ Christmas Carol and too many special holiday happenings to mention here. See www.christmasatthecrescent.com for a complete schedule and special Christmas packages!
Dec. 14
7th Annual Sweet Treats Tour: 1 – 6 p.m. Tour nine decorated B&Bs and enjoy Christmas treats, music and more. Only 250 tickets ($20) will be issued. This is a self-guided tour (maps provided) so you can visit the inns and innkeepers at your leisure. Ticket information and locations on p. 8.
Dec. 14
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll: 1 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. (times may differ at various galleries). Shop for the holidays and visit with artists during receptions and special exhibits. For instance, the unique upcycled and wearable fiber art of Nora Viola is featured at Allison Art Company, 77 Spring, from 2 – 5 p.m. Nora will have a large selection of hip and chic winter wear (super and unusual Christmas gifts) for fans of all ages. At Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring, professional greeting card designer Judith Ann Griffith brings her vintagestyle Christmas cards inspired by European legends and her love of nature. See all our galleries on p. 9 and create your own gallery stroll! www.artofeureka.com.
Dec. 14
Ozarks Chorale Christmas Concert and Community Hallelujah Chorus Sing: 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium. After a wonderful Christmas concert, the entire audience will join in the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah – and you can participate! Start practicing now in the shower or log onto a dedicated YouTube page (www.youtube. com/ozarkssings) for vocal parts and instructions. Tickets $10 at the door. Students with ID free. For more information visit www.theozarkschorale.org.
Dec. 14
Downtown Christmas Festival: 1 – 3 p.m. Basin Park. Photos with Santa, Santa’s Letter Writing Station, Hidden Elves, Reindeer Games, S’mores and more downtown fun. Jingle Bell Stroll 3 – 5 p.m. See p. 17.
Dec. 19
Eureka Springs Elementary School Christmas Show, 7 p.m. If you believe Christmas is for kids, you’ll want to bring the family to this free show at the city auditorium. Christmas cuteness at its cutest.
Dec. 31
3rd Annual Family New Years Eve Celebration: 8 p.m. at Pine Mountain Theater. Ring in the New Year with four hours of music, comedy and family fun – plus traditional black-eyed peas and cornbread! Admission $15, children under 12 Free. Call toll free (877) 504-2092 or visit www.pinemountaintheater.com. The best and safest fun you can have on New Year’s Eve!
Happy New Year! Many of our hotels, taverns and favorite social gathering
places feature packages, parties and special entertainment to ring in the New Year. Be sure to check listings and advertisements in the Eureka Springs Independent’s print editions in late December or online at www.eurekaspringsindependent.com (click “print edition” at the top for an easy to read version)! EVENTS AT A GLANCE continued on next page December 2013/January 2014
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Events at a glance January Jan. 3 – 5
Eureka Springs Paranormal (ESP) Weekend: Investigate the paranormal at the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels (We dare you!) and join one of the largest ghost hunts in the country. Be part of a behind-the-scenes quest for evidence in the famed Crescent Hotel and a one-of-a-kind investigation of its sister hotel, the 1905 Basin Park (which will be closed off and dark for event participants). This three-day, hands on investigation puts tools of the paranormal investigator in your hands along with an introduction to ghost hunting, training at Intrigue Theater, tour of the ghost tour property and unprecedented 24-hour access to “active space” including rooms 218, 419 and The Morgue, which has recently been restored with another original room, displays and a mini-theatre. Details and prices at www.americasmosthauntedhotel.com, or phone (479) 253-9766.
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King’s Day Kick-Off: 5 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern, US 62W. It’s never too early to “laissez les bon temps rouler” in Eureka Springs. Get ready for beads, fun, and feathers because good times are all ready to roll. This is the first of many events celebrating Mardi Gras 2014 as the Royal Court is introduced. See the whole shebang at www. krazo.ureeka.org/2014.
Jan. 23 – 25
Eureka Springs Winter Film Festival: A festival of independent films that inspire, enlighten and entertain. Whether you make digital films or just like to watch groundbreaking and inspiring films, you won’t want to miss this festival! Entries in several categories will be accepted until Jan. 9. First deadline is Dec. 31. Screenings, expert panel discussions, cash and statuette awards and much more. Enter a film and/or get more information at esindiefilmfest.com. Details on p. 19.
February Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras festivities (weekly from Feb. 12 through March 4) are only two occasions for good times in Eureka Springs this month. What else is happening? Pick up the February/March Fun Guide (or read it online at www.independentfunguide.com) and find out!
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hristmas is for the kid in all of us, no matter how old, so relax and have fun in downtown Eureka Springs in December. Take some time to browse the auditorium windows facing the sidewalk anytime after Nov. 29. See all those great prizes? Everything in one of those windows can be yours if the price is right! Just guesstimate the total value and if you’re the closest to the actual cost – you win! Just sign up on Eureka Springs Downtown Network on Facebook, and check for the Daily Deal during the EurekaSprings.com Christmas Festival, too – each day a location will be featured offering a deal, special or showcased item. As far as fun events, the big Christmas Parade on Dec. 6 is only the beginning. The Eureka Springs Downtown Network and EurekaSprings.com have teamed up to create some festive events the whole family can enjoy, starting right after the parade with area bands and choirs performing in Basin Park. Keep warm with hot cocoa and cider, and don’t forget to enter the raffle for a total of $750
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in Downtown Dollars that can be spent at participating locations in town. Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be back in Basin Park, and there’ll be a special Photo Booth for pictures with the jolly man. There’s also a Santa letter writing station, gift-wrapping table, Reindeer Games for the whole family – and great prizes. And the kids will love making their own S’mores!
Between 3 and 5 p.m. browse the Living Windows throughout downtown and experience the wonder and delight of a festive night in the company of costumed characters. If you’re in town on Dec. 14, you’ll enjoy all above, plus a chance to find Hidden Elves for gifts and surprises. At 3 p.m. there’ll be a Jingle Bell Stroll with community caroling until 5 p.m. +
Christmas Snow Village
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emember those old-time Christmas Villages that decorated the mantel – and the Lionel train sets that ran around the Christmas tree? Come revisit those memories – supersized! The kids will love this, and so will you. Visit an enchanting Snow Village all dressed for Christmas with trains transporting visitors back to the 1930s -‘50s landscape of small town America. It’s a village of more than 300 pieces plus three Lionel 0 scale trains and a Lionel 0 scale trolley at the Carnegie Library Annex, 192 Spring St. You’ll find a warm holiday welcome Fridays from 5 – 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. until Dec. 21. Admission $5 adult, $2 children. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum and the historic Carnegie Public Library. + December 2013/January 2014
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“America’s Most Haunted Hotel” opens its nooks and crannies to psychic explorers Photos by Richard Quick
he Eureka Springs Paranormal (ESP) Weekend January 3 – 5 is a 48-hour ghost hunt in one of the most haunted buildings in the country – the 1886 Crescent Hotel. With a long history of many uses, including a women’s college and a cancer hospital run by a reputed “mad doctor,” this historic structure harbors a lot of good fodder for psychic activity. The structure also stood abandoned for some years, with the doors open and the wind blowing through – so who knows what entities may have taken up residence? Recently, the underground morgue has been reopened and will be available to amateur and professional investigators; so if you have investigation equipment, bring it and be prepared to stay up at night probing the most active areas of the hotel. All levels of experience are welcome. You’ll also have a chance to learn from the pros, mingle, make connections and share your stories and experiences beyond the veil with other explorers of the supernatural and unexplained. Event packages include premium rooms, great food, entertainment, presentations by guest speakers and opportunities to meet ghost hunters from around the country. What better place and time than the dead of winter to explore the supernatural in a famous mountaintop gothic chateau in the Ozarks? This weekend has grown to become one of the largest ghost hunts in the country and features an expertly guided behind-thescenes quest for evidence in the famed Crescent Hotel and a one-ofa-kind investigation of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel. That’s right, it’s a twofer! This year, the Crescent’s sister historic hotel, the Basin Park downtown, will be shut down, dark and only open to ESP participants. This hands on investigation puts tools of the paranormal investigator in your hands, as well as an introduction to ghost hunting, training at Intrigue Theater, a tour of the property on the ghost tour and unprecedented 24 hour access to “active space” including rooms 218, 419 and the morgue where there have been sightings and reports of activity. Don’t miss the biggest ghost hunt in the country! Packages include the entire weekend or one night. See www.americasmosthauntedhotel. com for more details and creepy videos. Phone (479) 253-9766 to book, or email CrescentHotelGhostTours@gmail.com. (And please don’t run down the hall in bed sheets trying to scare other guests.) +
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or some, winter means flu season, so it might be worthwhile to remember a tried and true folk remedy that may be good for you – apple cider vinegar (organic works best because it still contains the “mother”). Cider vinegar apples are pressed to create a liquid that is allowed to ferment. After it oxidizes it becomes vinegar (which should be stored in a cool dark place). Many health claims are associated with cider vinegar. It’s been used for centuries as a disinfectant, and cider vinegar enthusiasts will drink a shot glass a day to keep the doctor away. That can be a tough dose, so organic cider vinegar manufacturers suggest about a tablespoon in 6 – 8 oz. of warm water – add honey and lemon if desired. Even for those with stomach acid problems, the acid of cider vinegar actually resets your stomach pH to a proper level. Vinegar has been proven to reduce inflammation used as a compress, so perhaps drinking it banishes internal inflammation. Maybe the old timers were onto something! +
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014 brings the first-ever Eureka Springs Independent Film Festival to the city auditorium from January 23 – 25. 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 a medium of information and education. Its mission is to inspire, encourage, recognize and promote the work of established and emerging filmmakers. Filmmakers are invited to submit their digital work until Dec. 31 (late deadline with surcharge, Jan. 9) in several categories: Documentary, cause-related documentary, art film, drama, animation, comedy and young filmmakers. Films can be shorts (5-40 minutes) or feature length (40-120 or more minutes). Will all movies really be made in digital format by 2015? There will be a workshop and panel discussions with two pioneers of traditional film distribution who’ve transitioned to the digital marketplace. This is a not-to-be-missed panel dealing with the next frontier of indie film distribution. For those of us who just like a good film, screenings will be held Thursday night, all day Friday, and Saturday until 3 p.m. in the auditorium. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. the excitement of the first-ever Indie Awards Ceremony begins! The award show will be followed by the Indie After Party at Voulez-Vous Lounge, 63 Spring St. at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tickets are only $25 for all panel discussions, all screenings and the awards ceremony; $10 for one day of discussion and screenings and $5 for the awards ceremony. Awards in each category include cash prizes and the Indie Award Statue. Special awards include the Loretta Young Foundation “Innovative Women in Film” and Young Filmmakers Award. Come join fellow lovers of a good story and party for three days with the folks who make it happen. Films continue to come in, so check in at www. esindiefilmfest.com for the latest information. See you at the movies! + December 2013/January 2014
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The sun sets in the west, and so should you – in Eureka Springs West, that is!
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n the midst of the busy holiday season, you’re invited to come “set a spell” in Eureka Springs West. Be it settin’ in a boat with a fishing line or settin’ in front of a roaring fire, you’ll be glad you discovered this special area just west of Eureka Springs. Treat yourself (and the entire family) to a holiday retreat with wide outdoor
vistas and plenty to do. Great dining, antiquing and attractions are close at hand and there are dozens of unique lodgings for singles, couples and even a wedding or an entire family reunion! Whether your taste runs to rustic, elegant or modern, there’s a place in which you’ll feel right at home. Perched high on a bluff you’ll find Can-U-Canoe Riverview Cabins (and what a view it is!), offering secluded and affordable family and honeymoon cabins and luxury vacation homes. It’s also the ideal facility for wedding receptions and guest lodgings since Thorncrown Chapel is only three miles away! See their website on the next page for more pictures and contact information.
Also tucked high in the hills is the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch, with five themed log cabins providing a rustic, romantic retreat with wrap-around scenery seen from every window. The wood smoke in winter will entice you as you bend close to the earth and rinse your fingers in the icy, spring-fed waters that made this region famous. Whether cuddling under beautiful quilts on luxurious bed linens watching a romantic movie or relaxing to the symphony of quiet winter night sounds, your stay will be a tranquil and memorable one. Another choice might be the Retreat at Sky Ridge, which features a community labyrinth to walk, a Pavilion Reception and
Event Center and secluded pet-friendly cabins surrounded by 140 acres of woods, water and wildlife. Come enjoy peaceful days punctuated by birdsong and quiet nights under the sparkling stars. And these are just three among the unique lodgings listed on the next page. Visit their websites and plan an amazing off-season getaway at great prices. Shopping, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, antiquing and eagle watching are all either nearby or right outside your door. Or, you may just choose to “hole up” with family and friends and go out to dinner. Come and explore and you’ll come back for more! +
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Hidden Valley
Arkansas White River Cabins (479) 253-7117, (800) 494-2972 whiterivercabins.com Bear Mountain Cabins & Riding Stable (479) 253-6185, (800) 805-8005 bearmountainlogcabins.com Beaver Guide Service & Lodging (479) 253-5048 beaverguideservice.com Beaver Lake Cottages (479) 253-8439 beaverlakecottages.com Beaver Lakefront Cabins (479) 253-9210, (888) 253-9210 beaverlakefrontcabins.com Beaver Lakeview Resort & Roadrunner Inn (479) 253-8166, 888-253-8166 beaverlakeview.com Cabin Fever Resort (479) 253-5635, (877) 993-3837 cabinfeverresort.com CanUCanoe Riverview Cabins (479) 253-5966 canucanoe.com Harlee Country Inn (479) 253-1056 harleecountryinn.com Hidden Valley Guest Ranch & Stables (479) 253-9777, (877) 443-3368 hiddenvalleyguestranch.com Lake Forest Luxury Log Cabins (479) 363-9991, (888) 483-8735 lakeforestcabinsresort.com Lake Shore Cabins on Beaver Lake (479) 253-7699, (800) 597-9647 lakeshorecabins.net Ozark Cabins & RV (479) 253-2018 eurekaspringsvacations.com Parker’s Hideaway on the River (479) 253-6565 www.parkershideaway.com Pointe West Motel & Suites (479) 253-9050, (800) 352-6616 PointeWestMotel.com Retreat at Sky Ridge (479) 253-9465, (800) 242-3128 retreatatskyridge.com Riverview Resort & Country Store (479) 253-8367, (800) 418-1233 riverviewcabinsandcanoes.com Spider Creek Resort (479) 253-9241, (800) 272-6403 www.spidercreek.com Sugar Mountain Resort (479) 253-8398 visit-smr.com Sugar Ridge Resort (479) 253-5548, (800) TOP-VIEW sugarridgeresort.com Sunrise Sunset Vacation Rentals (479) 253-3450 eurekavacationrentals.com December 2013/January 2014
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Fun (Guide) Facts
Elvish has left the building!
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nlike the Santa’s Elves we picture, elves are mystical beings in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. In ancient times these creatures were always associated with farm culture. Scandinavian elves are elderly men only a few inches tall, depicted with full beards and dressed in everyday farmers’ clothing. They can shapeshift and have a talent for invisibility. In Sweden, folks must please the elf (tomte) with a bowl of porridge on Christmas night. If you forget the porridge, he might engage in mischief such as tying your cows’ tails together or worse yet, leave your farm forever. (Take note – tomtes prefer their porridge with a pat of butter.) By the 1800s, the farm elves became known as Juletomtes; the bearers of Christmas gifts. They don’t live at the North Pole, but hang out in forests. They don’t slide down chimneys, but walk through front doors. And, they have no patience with flying reindeer. +
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t e g o t t Wha t for your pe
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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, your ornaments are history ...
olidays often strap us for cash, but with a little creativity a gift for your furry friend can be easy and fun. Both dogs and cats, no matter the age, love to eat, sleep and play. Not enough moolah for a new bed? A box or old suitcase and an old blanket, pillow(s) or towel will do just fine. And you probably have a few ingredients already in your kitchen to make dog and/or cat treats: just search “pet treat recipes” online for some fun and easy ideas. And for play? Cats love stuff that moves – anything that plays to their hunt and prey drive – so why not toss a crinkly ball of wrapping paper for Kitty to catch, or even make a chaser toy? You can use a stick and attach strips of fabric (old t-shirt strips would even work) and wave it around for her to swat. And our canine friends? A ball with a dab of peanut butter can turn into a special game of “roll the ball.” And dogs love to hunt; so try hiding a few of your homemade pet treats around the house (or yard) for a fun game of hide-n-seek. There are lots more DIY ideas online, too! Our pets’ play time can often get ignored during holiday bustle, but they still need both mental and physical stimulation, so any interaction and bonding time you can provide is all the gift they really need. +
What. I found the bulb that didn’t work, didn’t I?
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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 pub grub?
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asual food in a fun atmosphere is what you can expect at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren (US 62W). This nonsmoking (except on the Tavern deck) full service family-friendly restaurant with a separate tavern opened in 2006 and is known for steaks, ribs and prime rib. The menu offers everything from burgers, wraps and sandwiches to Angus steak grilled just the way you order it. Chicken, seafood, pasta, ribs and pulled pork dishes are also offered, along with a salad bar. The Rowdy’s signature prime rib is served on Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. On Friday night there’s a seafood buffet, and a breakfast buffet is available on weekends. Lunch specials are offered Monday through Friday. Planning a big party? A banquet room is available for your private gathering. Adjoining the restaurant is the Rowdy Beaver Tavern, which has a full-service bar and live music every Friday and Saturday night. (Check the Eureka Springs Independent’s Indy Soul for band listings.) Don’t want to miss the
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big game? No problem. The Tavern has the NFL/ESPN ticket and large screen TVs so you can catch whatever game you want. There’s also free pool every Sunday with food and drink specials. An attentive and friendly staff will make sure you have a good time. New Years’ Eve and Mardi Gras The parties thrown at the Rowdy
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Beaver are a treat. If you’re in town on New Year’s Eve you can rock in the New Year with Ride Shy, a classic rock and country band. Speaking of parties, the Rowdy Beaver is one of the Mardi Gras hot spots in Eureka Springs and will host the 2014 Mardi Gras Kickoff on January 11 starting at 5 p.m.
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Restaurant hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. The tavern stays open beyond restaurant hours. For more info call (479) 253-8544 or visit rowdybeaver.com to view online menus, the entertainment schedule and information on the Rowdy Beaver Den in the downtown Historic District. +
Get in the Spirit(s) m 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 Voulez Vous Lounge, 63 Spring Street, downstairs of the New Orleans Hotel, is a jazz lounge featuring a full menu, fresh takes on classic cocktails and live music in a nonsmoking atmosphere. Everything is beautiful at the Vous! Dancing and extensive drinks menu so you can make a night of it. www. voulezvouslounge.com (479) 363-6595 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. A bright new star is on the culinary horizon in the form of the StoneHouse. 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 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. www. eurekaliveunderground.com (479) 2537020 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 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 Eureka Paradise Bar & Grill, 75 S. Main Street. Dancing, DJ, smoke free. A big dance floor with great light and smoke effects. (479) 363-6574 Rogue’s Manor, 124 Spring Street. Rogue’s Manor at Sweet Spring is a fine dining restaurant and lounge in
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the downtown Historic District with romantic overnight rooms for couples. Full menu and extensive bar. www. roguesmanor.com 800-250-5827 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 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 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 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 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 Squid and Whale Pub, 37 Spring Street. One of Northwest Arkansas’ top music venues. With entrances on Spring and
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Center Streets, the Squid recruits talent from all over the country, there is a band there every weekend. In addition to the weekend entertainment, they feature a local band once a week for ‘Local Kine’ night and have an open jam on Thursdays that will blow you away. They offer a varied menu that includes American, Mexican and seafood. There is no smoking, which means children are welcome until 9 p.m. www.squidandwhalepub.com (479) 2537147 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) 2532219 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 cooked to perfection in their Italian wood-fired oven, 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 Chasers Bar & Grill, 169 E. Van Buren, is a favorite among the biking crowd. They have a full bar and great pub grub on the menu. With drink and menu specials, pool and dart tournaments, this is always a fun place. There is live music on Friday and Saturday nights. You can smoke here, so 21 and up only. https://www.facebook. com/chasersbandg (479) 253-5522 The Blarney Stone, 85 South Main Street. An Irish pub with a full menu, breakfast served all day, kitchen open late. Savory Irish country fare, amazing desserts, even offering vegetarian selections. Live music
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with stages upstairs and down. Full bar. Open 7 days a week. (479) 363-6633 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 +
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