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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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anuary is a great time to visit Eureka Springs if you love to take things at your own pace. There are still days mild enough, with just the right crisp edge, to enjoy hiking and fishing, shopping and dining – and of course a trip to the spa. Cozy into one of our friendly lodgings – from off-season hotel bargains to historic bed and breakfasts – or perhaps one of our many cabin with romantic fireplaces. It’s also a great time of year to break out the camera and capture scenes you wouldn’t see when trees are in leaf. If you enjoy bird watching and wildlife, there’s plenty to see now that the area is a bit less busy and animals are foraging a little further for food. A special treat in January is a visit to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge where more than 100 big cats and other animals have found a happy habitat. Come meet Bam Bam, the bear; Clover the pot-bellied pig; Cheyenne the coyote; Flip the coatimundi; Bowden the serval and lots more felines – bobcats, cougars, leopards, panthers, lions, tigers and ligers! Take a dip into the paranormal at the Crescent Hotel, check out an enormous collection of coveted beer cans and breweriana at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center or camp out indoors at the Basin Park Hotel for a 4-day folk/ indie music festival. Who says nothing happens here in winter! Eureka Springs is exceptional all year long, but in January it feels like a special escape – just for you. Spend one day or several exploring old favorites and discovering something new to start your 2015 book of memories. +

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Winter Wanderland

Ready, set, GO... 6 New Year’s Eve

Where to go to ring in the new

7 Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend Things don’t go bump in the night, they just hover

10 Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors Save all that stuff you made with pull tabs

11 2nd Annual Ozark Mountain Music Festival OzMoMu2. Who knew?

12 And the Beads Go On Grab ‘em while you can

13 Events at a Glance

Take notes, there’ll be a test

14 Tigers in Winter

here are warm memories to be made even when the air is cool. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started: Meander through Eureka’s picturesque streets and visit some of 60 natural springs. Small pocket parks near the springs include plaques recounting the history of the springs. Be Creative. Bring your camera. Eureka Springs makes amateurs look professional with abundant photo opportunities. Slow down and enjoy your food. Dine at one of your favorite (or soon will be your favorite) Eureka Springs restaurants. Try something new, take your time, enjoy the town and the company.

Lions and tigers and a coatimundi

Steal some kisses. Take a short scenic walk with your favorite person on one of the many trails in town. Go ahead, make some memories. Hiking (or driving) around town reveals amazing architecture, art, and landscape. Enjoy amazing views instead of fighting crowds and waiting in lines. Outdoor adventure is waiting for you. Get plenty of rest. During the winter season most hotels, B&Bs, cabins and lodging facilities offer discounted pricing. Don’t do anything. This is an option. No agendas, no schedule – just do what you want to do. +

15 Winter Fishing Get hooked on it

Here’s where to start

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. 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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New ve E s ’ r Yea rations b e l e C Basin Park Hotel

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The Ballroom Blitz gala begins at 8 p.m. in the Barefoot Ballroom featuring Arkansas’s party band, Red Ambition, with party favors, great snacks and the “highest” midnight countdown downtown with a champagne toast at the first stroke of 2015. Tickets are $25 per person online at reserveeureka.com. Room packages available. (479) 253-7837

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks

Go retro and “muscle” in the New Year with a fabulous dining and lodging package! Arrive in your “muscle car” and receive 10% off package price. Prime rib and seafood buffet for two (including complimentary commemorative champagne glass) and music of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s is followed by hors d’oeuvres at midnight and a toast. Prizes will be awarded for Best Muscle Car, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Tux or Original Costume of the ‘60s – ‘70s. To book, phone (800) 552-3785 or see www.innoftheozarks.com.

Crescent Hotel

Swing in the New Year with the classy elegance of the old-school 1940’s supper club era. Music by Swing and a Miss, and special dance by Melonlight studios. Seatings at 8, 8:15, 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. for a four-course meal. Entertainment begins at 9 with dancing until the midnight champagne toast! Menu and pricing at www.crescent-hotel.com - click on “Swing in the New Year.” (855) 725-5720

Rowdy Beaver Den

Downtown at the Rowdy Beaver Den at 45 Spring, the New Year’s Eve Bash tosses the old and welcomes the new with music by Third Degree beginning at 9 p.m. Party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Drink and food specials all day. Food served until 2 a.m.! (479) 363-6444.

Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern

Join the Rowdy Beaver crowd out on US 62E at the New Year’s Eve Bash featuring Rowdy’s slow-cooked prime rib dinner for two with two sides and dessert beginning at 4 p.m. for $45. Includes champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Music by Ride Shy beginning at 8:30 p.m. (479) 253-8544. +

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ESP15 Schedule

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Unknown Lady at the end of the hallway. Close up of same image. Guest said no one was there at time of photo.

Paranormal is the norm for ESP15 January 9 - 11

Halloween doesn’t own the eerie and fantastical, nor is it the only time the living and the dead cross paths.

ureka Springs Paranormal Weekend whose mission is not to prove or disprove 2015, hosted at local ghostly hotspot, the existence of ghosts or spirits but All during the year, dozens of the Crescent Hotel, will again to understand underlying quantum or people wind their way down feature a guided behind-the-scenes quest environmental variables in a location the hallways and open, for evidence in the famed hotel as well as purported to be haunted. serpentine staircases of the fivea one-of-a-kind investigation of its sister The group utilizes strict scientific hotel, the 1905 Basin Park Hotel (which methods and controls, aiming to obtain story1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. will be closed off and dark exclusively for empirical evidence and data with the latest Final destination: the morgue. investigators and adventure seekers). sensitive equipment. One of the group’s What? A hotel with a morgue? This three-day hands on investigation major goals is to provide new theories Ohhh, yesss. puts tools of the paranormal investigator regarding unexplained phenomena. Come see for yourself. in your hands, and offers an introduction If you’re on the hunt, this is a great to ghost hunting as well as unheard of 24 opportunity to network with this and other hour access to paranormal “active spaces” at the Crescent Hotel – groups, and compare the latest in ghost hunting equipment. including The Morgue and rooms 218 and 419. And it will all go on record. This year Chuck Dovish from the Arkansas Educational “I can’t say that previous hunts have turned up sightings Television Network will be filming the investigations. of people with their heads under their arms or blood smeared down their shirt-fronts. We do get some extraordinary readings Chills for seekers of thrills on various detection gadgets the Paranormal Investigation In the evening on day one, check out Flickering Tales, a live groups bring. One year we put pins in a chart where activity had recounting of genuine tales of Ozark ghosts and the supernatural. been recorded on each floor, and indeed the pins were grouped You’ll also want to join guests visible and invisible on the hotel’s in clusters. Some clusters coincided with locations where we Ghost Tours near midnight as seasoned and sometimes spooky understand deaths took place and paranormal activity has been tour guides lead you through the Crescent’s hotspots and down to observed over decades. Other clusters remain mysteries.” the morgue – still there from the hotel’s former incarnation as a Keith Scales, Crescent Hotel Ghost Tours hospital under control of the mad Dr. Baker. The Psychic Salon will be available in the lobby each day. And there’s much more. Three psychics, each employing a different technique, will be Investigate www.americasmosthauntedhotel.com for complete on hand for appointments. Get a reading and perhaps a glimpse schedule, actual past ghost tour experiences, supernatural beyond the veil. photo gallery, updates, pricing and reservations; or phone (877) 342-9766. If you get scared, just yell for Larry Paranormal Investigator Larry Flaxman will preside over the Double dog dare ya! A drawing will be held for up to four hunt for evidence of paranormal activity. Larry is lead investigator of ARPAST (Arkansas Paranormal Anomalous Studies Team), people to spend Sunday night in the Morgue. + www.independentfunguide.com

Friday: 3 p.m. Check in. Explore the town, visit Psychic Salon in the lobby. 6.30 p.m. Meet organizers, staff and fellow ghost hunters in the conservatory. 7:30 p.m. Author, media personality, founder of ARPAST and resident paranormal investigator, the awesome Larry Flaxman outlines methodology for both guided ghost hunts. 10 p.m. Flickering Tales storytelling event – genuine Ozark tales of ghosts and the supernatural, recounted by four storytellers. 11 p.m. and midnight – Ghost Tours. Midnight - Psychomanteum in the notorious Norman Baker’s penthouse apartment. Midnight until 3 a.m. Take off on your own ghost tour. 3 a.m. Reconvene in the lobby to share results and snacks. Saturday: 10 a.m. Technophilia, or “My gadget is more sensitive than your gadget.” Compare ghost-hunting equipment brought by investigators to ESP weekend. 1 – 6 p.m. ESP Testing. Evaluate your own psychic potential. Sign-up required. 10 – 11 p.m. Not Really a Door. Supernatural comedy-murder-mysterythriller. Midnight. Official Crescent Hotel Ghost Hunt, led by Larry Flaxman. Midnight - ? Psychomanteum in room 502 – highest point in the Ozarks. 3 a.m. Hot chocolate, cookies in the lobby. Sunday Noon - 2 p.m. Team review led by Larry Flaxman. Share and compare findings – photos, video, EVP, personal experiences. A drawing will be held for up to four people to spend Sunday night in the Morgue! 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Van tours of Eureka Springs. Separate charge. 6 p.m. Gather at the Basin Park Hotel for the first ever, fully equipped scientific investigation of the hotel. Monday 10 a.m. Social Hour followed by noon check-out. +

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Artists & Galleries

Eureka Springs Gallery Association

Working together to bring you the best of art and artists

he Eureka Springs Gallery Association came together more than a decade ago to brainstorm ideas and pool resources to promote the arts in Eureka Springs both locally and in Northwest Arkansas. The Second-Saturday Gallery Stroll was one of their

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early ideas, and continues today. Membership in the association is open to all local galleries with a mission to promote and support the art of Eureka Springs. A look at the inside cover of the Fun Guide will give you a small peek into the type of art galleries of the Eureka Springs Gallery Association offer. But that’s only one piece of art for each. Most have a wide selection of style, media and materials. Come explore these and many other galleries in town during this quiet season for a colorful and enriching experience. Eureka Thyme represents more than 100 local artists and fine craftspeople. Looking for a great photo of your favorite local spot? You’ll probably find it here. Zarks, a contemporary fine craft and art gallery, represents over 125 local, regional, and national artists and features the finest collection of American art glass in the Midwest. Fantasy & Stone features whimsical paintings, clay masks, fantasy fish, faerie houses, mixed media Steampunk art, one of a kind dolls, beautiful stained glass, sun catchers, hand forged steel, functional pottery, turned wood, rare jasper spheres, crystals and more. Studio 62 is the studio/gallery of artists-in-residence, photographer Ron Lutz and painter Jody Stephenson. Here you’ll find original paintings, photography and prints as well as watercolors and gourd art by Jody’s father, R.W. Stephenson. Ron also offers custom framing at competitive prices. Studio 62 is the home of Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs. DÉJÀ VU and The Shoppes on North Main feature

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a unique art and shopping experience representing over 25 local artists and eclectic home decor. The Jewel Box specializes in Art Jewelry in a variety of styles, materials and techniques. They represent more than 50 local, regional and nationally known artisans. Local painters grace the walls along with photography and feather masks. You’ll also find stained glass, whimsical sculptures, clothing and items for the home. Quicksilver, an Art and Fine Craft Gallery, offers the work of more than 120 local, regional and national artists. Choose from wildlife, watercolors, functional and decorative ceramics, exquisite jewelry, blown glass and much more! Eureka Fine Art Gallery is a new gallery that features artists who have lived and worked in Eureka Springs for years, most having achieved recognition on a regional and national scale. The gallery is run entirely by the artists and offers a variety of fine two- and three-dimensional works of art. Art & Soul is also an artist-run gallery featuring enchanting animals, cowgirls, and bikers, to name a few subjects, along with photography and jewelry. The artistowners love art, magic, whimsy and mystery, and add a smidgen of each in every piece of art they create. The Norberta Philbrook Gallery is named for a work by noted artist Zeek Taylor titled “Norberta Philbrook Returned From The Farmers Market With Something For Everyone.” The gallery features Taylor’s work in the company of regional artists with a focus on contemporary art. Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery combines the art of locally produced wine and the art of close to 20

“Paint the flying spirit of the bird rather than its feathers.” ~ Robert Henri

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 win tickets to a great show or attraction!

painters, potters and woodworkers. The spacious gallery allows an open feel for art viewers and wine lovers. Iris at the Basin Park was named one of America’s top retailers by NICHE magazine. The eclectic gallery features local, regional and national artists and carries fine craft and art. Serendipity at the Crescent Hotel features work by some of Eureka Springs’ finest artists as well as a great selection of other American artists. The shop and gallery is bit of art itself – the ceilings boast the work of local artist, Cindy Galvin, whose jewelry, sculpture, paintings and prints are sold in the gallery. You’ll find contact information and hours for each gallery at right. Want to know where all the beautiful art pictured here can be found? Although there are no official Gallery Strolls scheduled during the winter, you’re invited to create your own … and call it a treasure hunt! +

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. Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine St., (479) 363-6000. Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring, (479) 363-9600. Eurekan Art Studio, 150 N. Main, (479) 253-0928. Emporium by DejaVu, 179 N. Main, (479) 253-9300. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, www.FantasyandStone.com, (479) 253-5891. Fusion Squared, 84 Spring , www.eurekafusion.com, (479) 253-4999. 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, 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) 3636566. 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. Out on Main, 1 Basin Spring Ave, www.outonmain.com, (479) 253-8449. Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, www.paradisepottery.us, (479) 253-1547. 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, 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) 2532626, (877) 540-9805. + www.independentfunguide.com

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If it’s about beer – find it here on Jan. 11!

ollecting breweriana goes far beyond old beer cans. From road signs to coasters and key chains; if it contained beer, served beer, advertised beer or commemorated an event with beer, somebody wants it. And they just might find it at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center on January 11. Two chapters of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America, the Progress from Tulsa and the Ar-Can-Sas Brewery Collectibles Club, get together every year to host what they call a show – but it’s more than a show. “It’s more like a buy-sell-trade social, with the emphasis on trading,” Ar-Can-Sas

president, Kenn Flemmons explained. Collectors tend to hone in on a particular beer or perhaps a product such as coasters, trays or even salt and pepper shakers. Flemmons, for instance, collects breweriana from Southern breweries only. Another collector may zero in on commemorative cans of any brand, and someone else will go for any item having to do with Blatz beer. All of which goes makes an interesting show when these guys get together. Come browse and be amazed at the broad scope of these collections. Hours are 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and admission is free! +

FUN FACT If you’ve ever drunk beer out of a can, you can thank Gottfried Krueger Brewery. They were the first ones to put the tasty beverage in a can and offer it to consumers 79 years ago on January 24. +

Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors’ Vic Olson Memorial Show

Got some breweriana you want to show, sell or trade? Tables are only $5. Just show up before 9 a.m. or phone (479) 531-8583 or email erinjbrew1002@aol.com.

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” ― Abraham Lincoln Appraisals all day

Bring your coveted “beer things” to the show and get a free appraisal along with tips on collecting. Interested in learning more? See www.BCCA.com or www.ARBEERCLUB.com

A little canned history

FACT

Left to right are low profile, j-spout, crowntainer and high profile cone top styles. They are all three-piece cans except the crowntainer, which has a one-piece body attached to a concave bottom. Cone-top cans entered the picture in September 1935, when the G. Heilemann Brewing Company of La Crosse, Wis., first marketed them. Schlitz was the first national brewer to follow suit. This was a style that appealed to smaller brewers because cone-top cans could be filled on existing bottling lines. By 1960, the big nationals had driven many of those smaller brewers out of business and the cone-top era came to an end. +

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The Eureka Springs Show is called the Vic Olson Memorial Show in honor of the Ar-Can-Sas chapter’s patriarch, a Pearl Harbor survivor who passed away in 2001.

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The guy who downed the beer many years ago and tossed this can never imagined it would be worth $1200 someday!

Hooten Hallers Foleys Van

Brody Buster

Shawn James and the Shapeshifters Hosty Duo

Dusty Pearls

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OzMoMu Jan. 22 – 25: The Next Great Music Festival

It’s hard to be anywhere else once you’ve been to Oz!

f you thought you were settled in for that long winter’s nap – think again. The Ozark songwriting to match explosive on-stage performances. Their new album, Chillicothe Mountain Music Festival, affectionately known as OzMoMu, is about to interrupt that Fireball, showcases the band’s diverse capabilities from hard-driving loud blues to snooze with a romping good time. acoustic country to sci-fi and spooky songs. The Hooten Hallers venture through new It’s an indoor campout at the Basin Park Hotel with bands often celebrated at major outdoor territory and depth in their songs with the same ferocious energy their fans have come festivals such as Wakarusa or Harvest Fest. Only this time the hot to know and love. music and lasting memories have no chance of including rain and a John Randall plays guitar more as a gunslinger than a Here’s trudge through the mud. musician, and his voice can be described as somewhere between the OzMoMu embraces Bluegrass/Newgrass/Americana/Indie John Lee Hooker and a howler monkey. Drummer Andy Rehm, and Folk across four days and three nights with a festival lineup with his unique stand-up drumming style, provides vocal lineup: that includes 11 acts on multiple stages, lively music all day long, harmony. Paul Weber, wandering musical alchemist, rescues and the added bonus of being snug indoors! The old-time ambiance Thursday ancient instruments from other ages and literally breathes new of the hotel coupled with new Indie music is dead set to be nothing life into them. 8 p.m. Mountain Sprout, Eureka Springs short of magical. Friday 7 p.m. Dusty Pearls, Tulsa, Okla. Shawn James & the Shapeshifters 9 p.m. Foyle’s Van, Fayetteville Who’s playing Singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Shawn 11 p.m. Hosty Duo, Tulsa, Okla. Headliners include Shawn James, The Hooten Hallers, and James’s inimitable voice and hard-driving folk/soul/blues Saturday Hosty Duo along with local favorites Mountain Sprout, Chucky hybrid music is made for a performance you won’t soon forget. 1 p.m. Spring Street Band, Muskogee, Okla. Waggs, and DimeTrip and Fayetteville’s Foley’s Van. Hopes are With Chris Overcash (violin, viola), Baker (mandolin, tenor 3 p.m. Dusty Pearls, Tulsa, Okla. high that midnight jams and jams that occurred throughout the hotel banjo), Nick Shoulders (banjo, harmonica), Phillip Farris (bass) 5 p.m. Dime Trip, Eureka Springs all weekend during the last festival will take place again. and Nick Futch (drums), Shawn James & The Shapeshifters 7 p.m. Chucky Waggs, Eureka Springs 9 p.m. Hooten Hallers, Colombia, Mo. released an ambitious trilogy of connected concept EPs – The 11 p.m. Shawn James and the Shapeshifters, Hosty Duo Wolf, The Bear and The Hawk, written by James. Fayetteville “Guitarist extraordinaire, songwriter, vocalist, pedal bass Shawn James brings extreme passion to his music. You Sunday player, one-man-band drummer, and between-song-patter-and-joke feel it in the imaginative, highly nuanced songwriting and see 12 p.m. Brody Buster, Lawrence, Kan. specialist, Mike Hosty teamed up with drummer Mike Byars to it in the powerful live shows where there’s never the slightest form the Hosty Duo. They perform blues, rock, hilarious songs and hesitation and nothing is held back. And, most important, you Four-day access passes are $55. music that can bound from polka and disco to country and right can hear it resonate in Shawn’s most powerful instrument: his Visit www.ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com for details and tickets. (800) 643-4972 back to rock. unique, soulful voice. Byars is ready to take any turn with Hosty, able to provide a perfectly metered disco beat, a boom-chuck cowboy beat, a hard-driving blues-rock pulse, Blog raves from the last festival: or the tougher rhythms of off-beat polka or reggae, not to mention the often-needed rim shot “If you’re meandering about between shows you will see all of the bands. You to accent Hosty jokes. Both are superbly entertaining versions of Hosty-time, revered by the might even get caught in the little elevator with one of them! There’s no back-stage pass fans who go to shows, calling out the names of their favorite songs, and singing along loudly because the whole festival is back-stage-y. Such a neat thing!” to choruses (verses often change on the spot). The most regular fans of Hosty’s antics show up “The whole festival made me feel like I was on a cruise ship! The hotel has everything like they are on a pilgrimage.” – Hugh Foley, Rogers State University you need from good food, to good music, to drinks – not to mention great rooms for when you finally have to sleep! If you didn’t make it this year, plan on attending in The Hooten Hallers January 2015, because it really was so much fun. I left the festival with this happy vibe The Hooten Hallers is a dynamic three-piece band that has honed its craft of that stuck with me all week. It’s just what I needed between my summer festivals.” + www.independentfunguide.com

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And the Beads Go On … The odd origins of a Mardi Gras tradition

ince the Mardi Gras, or Carnival, season officially begins this month, it’s time for a little historical primer to prepare for the coming celebrations. Mardi Gras beads have been popularized for their widespread use on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Each year, crowds of people line up to snag as many beaded necklaces as their necks can hold. But what made Mardi Gras beads such an essential part of the Bourbon Street celebration? It is believed Mardi Gras parades began in New Orleans sometime around the 1830s. These parades typically run throughout the Carnival season, which officially begins on January 6 (the Twelfth Night of Christmas), and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. In 1872 a group of businessmen invented a King of Carnival named Rex. Alongside the people in the parades (who were dressed as high-class aristocrats), Rex tossed sugar-coated almonds into the crowds. These Mardi Gras “throws” were similar to the festival customs of the English Renaissance era. During the late 1800s, inexpensive necklaces made of glass beads began to be tossed into the crowds by the parade krewes. The beads were an instant hit

among New Orleans residents and visiting Mardi Gras tourists. It is believed a man dressed up as Santa Claus was the first person in a New Orleans parade to use the beads in his costume. Other tourists soon followed his lead and began to decorate themselves with the beads. By 1900, more than 100,000 tourists traveled to New Orleans to participate in the celebration and get some of their own Mardi Gras beads. Over the years, other Mardi Gras souvenirs such as plastic cups, toys, Frisbees, figurines, moon pies, and doubloons have also been passed out to crowds during the parades. Despite all of these other souvenirs, bead necklaces remain the most popular trinket passed out during the celebration. Today, Mardi Gras beads can be found in various sizes, shapes, and colors. The most popular size today is about 33 inches long. They are also now made with cheaper and safer materials like plastic and aluminum rather than glass. Traditional Mardi Gras beads are purple, green, and gold. The purple symbolizes justice, green represents faith, and gold signifies power. Come back and enjoy two Mardi Gras parades in February – and make sure you get plenty of colorful beads! +

Hey mister, throw me some coconu … ouch!

n the late 1970s, a krewe known as Zulu handed out coconuts to Mardi Gras parade crowds. However, this practice was short-lived due to the fear of injury should the coconuts be tossed into the crowd. Zulu fought back, claiming there was no liability for beads being tossed. In 1988, Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards signed a “coconut bill” into law stating that coconuts could be handed out to crowds along with the beads during Mardi Gras.

If you’re not in a krewe, at least know the lingo

krewe is a group or organization that puts on the parades and parties. Krewes range from hyper-exclusive (only relatives and descendants of other members), to ultrainclusive (anyone who can build a float and pay a small fee to join). Locally, the Krewe of Krazo (Ozark in reverse) puts on the parade and balls. The Krewe of Barkus is for dogs and owners.

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What are “throws?”

ot your grandma’s afghan, if you’re talking about Mardi Gras. Throws are the beads and baubles krewe members toss from their floats. Float riders often spend $500 or more on beads, cups and doubloons, and these items serve as souvenirs of the parade. In New Orleans, the more elaborate hand-made throws like the painted coconuts of Zulu and decorated shoes given by the Muses Krewe, are the rarest and most coveted.

January Events at a Glance … and a peek at February sweatshirt stains don’t count.) Come see antique and rare breweriana at this show said to be a collector’s heaven. Have some stuff to show or swap? Phone (479) 531-8583 or email erinjbrew1002@aol. com. Free Admission. Details on page 10 Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 Happy New Year! See page 6 for some big NYE celebrations and turn to the Nightlife section to contact your favorite watering hole for info on parties and New Year’s Eve specials.

January 9 – 11 Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend A three-day, hands on investigation at the 1886 Crescent Hotel (America’s Most Haunted!) and its sister hotel, the 1905 Basin Park, puts tools of the paranormal investigator in your hands starting with an introduction to ghost hunting. Speakers, sessions, entertainment, tours and more. Schedule and details on page 7. www. americasmosthauntedhotel.com 10 Get ready for Mardi Gras! We start early with the 10th Annual Kings Day Mardi Gras Kick Off at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern at 5 p.m. Meet this year’s King and Queen and members of the Royal Court as Dukes and Duchesses are introduced. Free food and music for anyone masked or in costume, and King cakes for dessert! Plenty of parking at Rowdy, US 62E just a mile or so outside of town. www. rowdybeaver.com (479) 253-8544 11 Beer Can & Breweriana Show 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. If it’s ever had beer in it or on it, it’s collectible! (Your

15 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held on the third Thursday every month, year ‘round, at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring St. You never know what famous or emerging writer might be in residence working on their next book! Bring a dish (or a bag of munchies if you’re traveling) to share for the potluck at 6:30 p.m. and settle in for readings from resident writers followed by four-minute readings from the public – bring your own work to read if you like! www.writerscolony.org (479) 253-7444

21 Umbrella Decorating at New Delhi Café, 2 N. Main, at 5 p.m. (479) 253-2525. Another step toward Fat Tuesday, parades and second-line dancing! All decorations supplied. Come and have fun. www. krazo.ureeka.org

2 2 – 25 OZMOMU2 – The 2nd Annual Ozark Mountain Music Festival is a unique four-day indoor celebration of Indie Folk music at the Basin Park

Hotel. Eleven acts on multiple stages! www.ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com Schedule and headliner info on page 11 28 Umbrella Decorating at New Delhi Café, 2 N. Main, at 5 p.m. (479) 253-2525. Another step toward Mardi Gras, balls, parades and second-line dancing! All decorations supplied. Come and have fun.

31 Taste of New Orleans 1 – 3 p.m. at the Grande Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel, 37 N. Main. Come meet the Eureka Gras Royal Court, enjoy traditional beignets and café au lait and break out that umbrella you decorated for line dancing! www.krazo.ureeka.org

12 Hookers and Jokers Ball 13 Coronation Ball 14 Eureka Gras Day Parade 15 Jazz Brunch 16 Arti Gras Reception 17 St. ‘Lizbeth Cajun King Cake Ball Details, tickets and more Mardi Gras fun at www.krazo.ureeka.com

13 4th Annual Midwinter Hometown Jam 7 – 10 p.m. in the auditorium. Great local bands and solo musicians. Grand finale jam. (479) 253-8737 or visit Midwinter Hometown Jam Eureka Springs on Facebook to see who’s playing.

February will be Full of Fun Here are some highlights …

February 4 – 17 Mardi Gras season goes into high gear! 4 Umbrella decorating for 2nd line dancing 6 Mayor’s Ball 7 Eureka Gras Nite Parade

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14 Chocolate Lovers’ Festival 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Inn of the Ozarks. Oh yeah, you’ll be back for this! (479) 253-8737 www. eurekachocfest.org

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Lions and tigers and friends in winter Having more fun than you think

urpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge may not readily spring to mind as a place to visit in January, but surprisingly, it’s a great time to tour the facility and watch the big cats – especially since they tend to be more active in colder weather. Tigers and other felines are already bundled up in fur coats and having fun outdoors, so why not don a coat of your own and take advantage of a less crowded, off-season visit? The refuge is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day but Christmas, and tours run on the hour from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you want to hear the lions and tigers roar for their supper, plan to be there for feeding time beginning at 3:30. It’s awesome. Tigers love the snow and truly enjoy running around and playing in it. Along with cougars, bobcats, and bears, they don’t mind the winter at all. African animals such as lions, leopards, and serval don’t enjoy the winter weather as much, so they’re provided as much heat as possible – which also means an enormous winter supply of straw for the animals’ snug bedding. Most of the cats grow such a thick winter coat that it’s more uncomfortable for them in the spring when it gets warm and they haven’t yet shed that coat. Winter’s still busy for the humans During winter, most of the staff and interns’ time goes toward animal care 14

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during the shorter days, but they’re still building habitats when time permits – as long as the ground isn’t too frozen. You’ll see some work going on in the compound area, which has housed many rescued cats but is now being torn down. The mission of TCWR is to have all the cats running and playing in large natural habitat areas before the refuge resumes rescuing more animals. They work closely with a team of other sanctuaries and the International Fund for Animal Welfare to ensure every animal rescue call is completed. Where do the cats come from? Almost all the animals are rescued from private owners and privately owned zoos that close. A few bobcats came from people who took them out of the wild and tried to keep them as pets. Turpentine Creek is a verified sanctuary with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. They are also one of the top sanctuaries recognized by Tigers in America. Did you know? There are more than 100 big cats at Turpentine Creek. It costs roughly $10,000 per year to care for a tiger, lion, bear or other exotic animal. A sponsorship program of $2500 for each animal is available to help care

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for them throughout the year – but you can help just by visiting and taking advantages of one of the unique experiences the refuge offers. If you enjoy wildlife photography, TCWR offers a personalized excursion that gets you safely up close and personal with lions, tigers and cougars. There will be a safety fence between you and the big cats and you’ll have a guide so you’ll be safe while getting breathtaking photos to cherish for a lifetime.

The Safari Lodge is also open during the winter for overnight stays so you can drift off to sleep to the exotic sound of big cats calling to one another. Visit www.turpentinecreek.org online or go to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge page on Facebook to view some wonderful photos, learn much more about the refuge and its animal characters and discover ways you can help support the big cat rescue mission. +

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A tiger’s tongue serves as both a comb and a steak knife. The rough projections, called papillae, help to keep the tiger’s coat clean and allow it to remove feathers, fur, and meat from prey.

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15. Amigos 19. Angler’s Grill 17. Aquarius Taqueria 32. Autumn Breeze 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 1. Ozark Kitchen 39. Roadhouse 23. Rowdy Beaver 31. Simply Scrumptious 8. Le Stick 5. 1886 Steakhouse 30. Sparky’s 16. StoneHouse 35. Sweet-n-Savory 34. Thai House

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n January? Sure, why not. Don’t let a few measly degrees separate you from a great day of fishing. The area’s seasoned fishermen will tell you there’s not too much difference, barring the air temperature, between fishing now and in summer – except how far down the fish are and whether lure or bait is most attractive – and, well, maybe the heated socks. If you’re fishing for trout, the White River is stable yearround, unless the river level gets too low for boats in some areas; and of course the fish that come up into the river from Table Rock to spawn in spring and summer won’t be around. Fish can be caught about anytime, but the bite is better early in the morning and later in the evening. Like people, fish want to eat when they wake up in the morning. In the White River, rainbow trout and brown trout are caught most often. In winter the river is a lot lower so the fish are more concentrated, plus there’s less competition from other fishermen. Folks have been known to catch their limit in an hour or less on a chilly day. In winter the water is oftentimes warmer than the air, so fish may go deeper in the lake, but there doesn’t seem to be much difference on the river. Fish follow the bait, so find the bait and you find the fish. Short of actual ice fishing, Sam Ward of Hosanna Hills Guide Service says he has fished the White River when the line froze on the reel, and still caught fish. (He also admitted that was a little too cold for him.) He says he and his partner, Jim Mautte, catch fish year round, and the only thing that stops them is when the wet line freezes in the reel or ice fills the eyes on the rods. Jim, by the way, is the guy shown in one of these pictures with the 31-in., 10 lb. brown trout – the catching of which

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was reportedly quite an experience with lots of running up and down the bank. Beaver Lake provides year-round fishing pleasure for adventurous anglers who would like to try their luck at catching large and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, channel and spoonbill catfish and, of course, stripers (record catch being 64 lbs., 8 oz.). So grab the thermos and an extra pair of wooly socks – and maybe a couple of kids –and go fishin’! +

FISHY FACTS The oldest fishhook ever found dates back about 42,000 years. There are approximately 32,000 different kinds of fish in the world today, which is more than all other kinds of vertebrates combined. Scientists are discovering new species all the time. A Missouri man caught a world record blue catfish with rod and reel in the Missouri River in 2010. At 57 inches long, 45 inches in girth and weighing a whopping 130 pounds, the fish beat the five-year-old previous world record, also caught in Missouri, by a solid 6 pounds. In 2005 fishermen in northern Thailand netted what scientists believe is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded, let alone caught. At 9 feet long and 646 pounds, the Mekong giant catfish was the size of an adult grizzly bear. Since this species of fish is considered critically endangered, the fishermen tried their best to keep the brute alive, but were unsuccessful. It was later eaten by local villagers.

Don’t let the big one get away! These folks know just where to put your line in the water, and some can even put your head in a bed…

Eureka Springs West – It’s an adventure

ureka Springs West is an unrivaled vacation destination offering extraordinary vistas, outdoor adventures, romantic getaways, shopping and arts – all in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains just a few scenic miles from Eureka Springs on US 62W.

It’s a place to unwind, get cozy by the fire, shop for antiques and just give yourself time to relax and enjoy spectacular views of the Ozarks, Beaver Lake and Dam, the White River and Lake Leatherwood. There are lodgings suited just to your taste from quiet cabins, motels and B&Bs to

Beaver Dam Store at Spider Creek Resort www.beaverdamstore.com (479) 253-6154

campgrounds – all with plenty of parking! This is where friendly folks welcome you to a lovely, s-l-o-w-e-r pace, pamper you, and provide the family fun, adventure, or romance for two that will become your favorite memories. Eureka Springs West is an oasis of pleasure and fun in the midst of nature’s wild beauty and serenity, tended by really nice folks. Check them out at www. eurekaspringswest.org and discover just how much there is to do and see …   +

Beaver Guide Service & Lodging

www.beaverguideservice.com (479) 253-5048

Big 1’s Striper Guide

www.big1sstriperguide.com (479) 633-0662 Office

Butlers C&J Sports www.candjsports.com (479) 253-9799

Custom Adventures Guide Service www.yourriverguide.com (479) 363-9632 Office

Hosanna Hills Guide Service

www.hosannahillsguideservice.com (479) 253-3199 or (479) 244-6255

Johnson Guide Service www.fishofexcellence.com (479) 253-2258

Riverview Resort & Country Store

www.RiverviewCabinsAndCanoes. com (479)-253-8367 or 800-418-1233

Ryan’s White River Guide

www.ryanswhiteriverguideservice. com (479) 244-6416 Office

Spider Creek Resort

www.spidercreek.com (479) 253-9241 or 800-272-6034

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f it’s too cold for you, it’s likely too cold for your pooch. Overall, dogs with thick insulated double coats are best suited to be outdoors in this type of weather. Breeds such as Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Malamute, St. Bernard, Mountain Dog breeds, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Old English Sheepdog, Norwegian Elkhound, Akita, Chow Chow, Shepherds, Keeshond and Tibetans may be naturally equipped to tolerate colder climes, but all pets need protection from the elements. If you’re considering adding a dog to the family, but it needs to be an outside pet, consider one of the above breeds or a mix that can handle the weather. There are still basic provisions you need to make – the first being shelter. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the shelter should be off the ground to prevent heat loss and the shelter’s door “should be positioned away from prevailing winds.” Fresh clean unfrozen water should be available at all times (bowl heaters can be purchased at pet and feed stores and online) and bedding should be changed frequently so it’s always clean and dry. The AVMA recommends against heating elements such as space heaters or heat lamps that can cause burns or start fires. Heated pet mats should be used only when exercising extreme caution for the same reasons. On especially cold days/nights, regardless of breed, pets should be brought indoors. Dogs can quickly succumb to frostbite, hypothermia and worse if left unattended in freezing and/or wet conditions. What about all the other dog breeds in winter? In general, what’s ailing us is ailing them. Conditions such as arthritis and joint pain can become more troublesome in colder weather, so be sure you and your vet have determined the best course of action to ensure your pet’s comfort. Be careful around ice: pets can fall and hurt themselves or get ice melt/ salt stuck on their paw pads, so wipe them clean when coming indoors or invest in some doggie booties (will help keep Fido’s paws warmer, too!). Be careful not to overfeed (extra calories put on pounds not warmth) … and rumor has it snuggling together with a good movie is highly recommended.☺

“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

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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.” +

Eureka Springs icon for the past 25 years, Chelsea’s has been a musical hotspot for locals and visiting guests with live music five nights a week, mouthwatering pizzas and good company! Recently winning second best live music venue from Northwest Arkansas Cityscapes magazine, Chelsea’s has plenty to brag about. Chelsea’s folks book music that appeals to all types – from bluegrass to reggae to outlaw country to rockabilly – and always manages to have a beautifully eclectic mix. Watch for great local bands such as Mountain Sprout, Fossils of Ancient Robots, and Chucky Waggs (who will make an appearance Jan. 17). The second floor indoor bar balcony offers a killer view of the night’s entertainment while still allowing you to hear what your friends are saying. If that isn’t your style, try the pool table below or dance your butt off near the stage. Chelsea’s is also well known for unique specialty pizzas and sandwiches. Just head up to the second floor restaurant and order something wonderful. You can always dine indoors, and the first and second floor outdoor balconies both have excellent local views. Arguably the best pizza in town – with an amazing herbed crust made onsite – Chelsea’s offers several masterpieces such as the Philly Cheese Steak Pizza and the Freakin Eurekan. Best of all … they deliver! In addition to fully-loaded pizzas, you can choose from a menu of appetizers, salads, platters, gyros, nachos, calzones and strombolis – all homemade. Offering a family-friendly environment, Chelsea’s is smoke-free (except for the outdoor balcony) and welcomes guests under 21 until 9 p.m. The atmosphere at Chelsea’s is, in true Eurekan fashion, utterly unique. From a bar riddled with labels and cartoons and strange tokens to a bumper-sticker-infested stage and back graffiti wall, every surface has something to say. Bikers, artists, musicians, veterans, natives – everyone comes to Chelsea’s sooner or later and adds a bit of their own personal touch. Why not add yours? A hub of fun local events, Chelsea’s is sure to put you in the know for what’s on in Eureka. Come to one of the bestknown spots in town that’s “slightly off Center” at Center and Mountain Streets. The café is open Sunday – Thursday from 12 – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. The bar is open Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. and Sundays from noon – midnight. Call (479) 253-6723 for more info or visit www. chelseascafeeureka.com. +

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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.

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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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The name January is from the Roman god Janus. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, doors, doorways, endings and time. He is usually pictured as two-faced since he looks to the future and the past. The Anglo-Saxons knew January as the wolf month because in winter, wolves came into the villages to search for food. Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flowers are the snowdrop and carnation. Not surprising to us in northern climes, January is National Soup Month, and probably because we spend so much time indoors, it is also National Hobby Month. And just in case you spot him somewhere on January 8, you can wish Elvis Presley Happy Birthday! +

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