ES Independent Fun Guide May 2015 by Eureka Springs Independent

Independent FUN GUIDE

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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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Welcome Every day in May to May’ s Festival of the Arts

Eureka Springs shines a spotlight on the arts: visual, written, performing and even culinary. This year there’s a huge palette of fun, colorful places to go and new things to see, so make lots of room for pics on your smart phone. You won’t want to miss climbing the “tree” on the giant mural painted on one of the long stairwells between Spring and Center Streets. If you like to interact with art as well as enjoy it visually, May is blooming with beautiful handmade clothing, jewelry and fine crafts – practical and whimsical – we even celebrate the art of fine car design with a Mustang Show! As for performing arts – wow – check out the new highly produced show opening in the city auditorium on May15 with cirque-type acts along with music, dancing and great singing. It’s called Lovin’ Every Minute – and you no doubt will. There’s a whole new music festival this year, too. In fact, there’ll be all types of music at The Farm, a new 160-acre venue for music and camping. May’s Phunkberry Festival brings top Funk acts to the outdoor stage for a Funk music festival and disco dance party rolled into one. May Day brings a double-header – the season opening of the Great Passion Play and opening night for a new show at the Pine Mountain Jamboree – the George Brothers. They’re back from touring and will be here through October. You’ll see a lot of changes in Pine Mountain Village, too – new shops and exciting things to come. All told, May’s Festival of the Arts showcases more than 350 working artists who live in the community, and you’ll have a chance to see just about every one of them and enjoy their work at least once during our month long celebration! +

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Ready, set, go for the art...

7 Books in Bloom

8 – 9 Legendary Artists

Authors in every fragrance Eureka Springs had a few

10 Photographer Spotlight

Capturing the lonely places

11 – 18 May Arts Calendar

See it. Do it.

22 – 23 Galleries

By the dozens

27 Massage

28 Nightlife

Table those tired muscles Yes, we do have it

Here’s where to start

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You only think our cover picture is a watercolor! It’s actually an augmented reality time lapse photograph that will take you on a trip downtown right on your smart phone after following the directions below! Our cover photographer Edward C. Robison III began his artistic quest as painter, and brings a painterly vision for color, composition and scope to his photographic palette, reflecting his deep love of nature, a keen eye and an underlying theme of natural resource conservation. Read more about him on p. 10. How to view the cover: Simply go to www.ECR3.com/AR and follow the directions. It will involve downloading an app and some content from the website. It’s a couple of steps but well worth the trip; and you’ll only have to do it once. You’ll be able to view all the interactive photos in Robison’s books as well! +

Open

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

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10th Annual Books in Bloom – A Garden of Literary Delights

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pick a reader’s bouquet just to your liking at this free literary garden party Sunday, May 17, from Noon – 5 p.m. at the Crescent Hotel. There will be speakers in the conservatory and in the reader’s tent in the gardens. You’ll also get to meet your favorite authors at their booths, see all their new publications, ask questions and have books signed if you like. The presentations are informal, always entertaining and insightful. You’ll receive more author information and a speaker schedule at the event. It’s the place to be if you love a good book!

Arts and Crafts Sarah E. White www.ourdailycraft.com Sarah E. White is a writer, blogger, knitter, crafter and mom based in Fayetteville. She writes about knitting for About.com and CraftGossip.com and also writes the blog, Our Daily Craft. Her third knitting book Colorwork Knitting, was released in April 2015. Fiction William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com William Bernhardt is the author of more than forty books, including the popular Ben Kincaid novels. His book, Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness, is currently being made into an NBC miniseries. The Game Master and Challengers of the Dust will be released in 2015. Tess Gerritsen www.tessgerritsen.com Tess Gerritsen, international bestselling thriller writer, is author of 25 novels including the Rizzoli and Isles crime series on which the popular TV show, Rizzoli & Isles, is based. Her books are translated into 40 languages and more than 30 million copies have been sold. Amy Lillard www.amywritesromance.com When Amy Lillard’s not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she’s chauffeuring her prodigy son to guitar lessons and orchestra concerts. An award-winning author, she is a member of RWA and ACFW and also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Loullen. Steve Yates www.fictionandhistory.wordpress.com Steve Yates of Springfield, Missouri, was winner of the Juniper Prize in Fiction. His short stories and excerpts

from his two novels have appeared in numerous literary journals. His new novel is The Teeth of the Souls. Amanda Eyre Ward www.amandaward.com Novelist Amanda Eyre Ward’s first novel, Sleep Toward Heaven, won the Violet Crown Book Award and was optioned for a film by Sandra Bullock and Fox Searchlight. She has been called the “reigning doyenne of ‘dark secrets’ literary fiction.” Her fifth book, The Same Sky, was named one of the most anticipated books of 2015 by BookPeople. Nancy Hartney www.nancyhartney.com Nancy Hartney’s short stories and flash fiction have been published in several regional anthologies and western anthologies. The Ozarks Writers League named Washed in the Water Best Book of Fiction 2014. She also writes non-fiction articles on travel, horseback riding and history. James and Kimberly Dean www.petethecat.com In 1999 James painted a picture of his little black cat named Pete, but colored him blue. Soon all his paintings were of Pete. In 2004 Kimberly and James sat down at their kitchen table to work on a children’s book and Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses was born. Pete has brought magic into their lives and the lives of many others ever since. History, arts and non-fiction – Arkansas and the South Jean Davidson and Jon Davidson Oeflein www.jeandavidson.com Jean Davidson is the granddaughter of Walter Davidson, one of the four founders and first president of Harley-Davidson. With her son, Jon Davidson Oeflein, she co-authored the Harley-Davidson Family Memories, giving us a rare and exciting look into one of the most famous families in motorcycling history. Margaret Jones Bolsterli Margaret Jones Bolsterli grew up in the Arkansas Delta during the Great Depression. Her seven books include The Early Community at Bedford Park: ‘Corporate Happiness’ in the First Garden Suburb, and Vinegar Pie and Chicken Bread, detailing life and times of early Arkansas settlers. Her latest

book is Kaleidoscope: Redrawing An American Family Tree. Abby Burnett Abby Burnett researched all aspects of burial in the Arkansas Ozarks for her book Gone to the Grave. She has been featured in AETN’s documentary, Silent Storytellers. She lives in a log cabin in the Boston Mountains, when she’s not out photographing tombstones in rural cemeteries. Robert Cochran Robert Cochran has produced articles, books and documentary films devoted to the arts in Arkansas. His newest book, written with Suzanne McCray, is Lights! Camera! Arkansas! delving into several well-known films with Arkansas connections. Suzanne McCray Suzanne McCray, a faculty member in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, serves on the Advisory Board for the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History. Together with Robert Cochran she authored Lights! Camera! Arkansas! Humor Roy Blount, Jr. www.royblountjr.com A Southern humorist born in Indianapolis, Roy Blount, Jr. is a familiar voice on National Public Radio’s “Wait Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me” and author of books on everything from cats to Robert E. Lee. He’s written a novel about the husband of the fictional first female president of the United States (First Hubby), a volume of poetry (Webster’s Ark and Soupsongs) an analysis of hair in American culture (It Grows on You), and much more. Intuitive Arts and Sciences Kathryn Andries www.kathrynandries.com Kathryn Andries has been a teacher, author, public speaker and storyteller in the field of metaphysics for more than 20 years, specializing in the topic of dreams. Author of Naked in Public: Dream Symbols Revealed, and The Dream Doctor for children, she writes a column on dreams for Aquarius Monthly. Co-founder of the School of Intuitive Arts and Sciences, she teaches astrology, numerology, palm reading, eye analysis, past lives, and family birth order. +

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Eureka’s First Gallery Stroll In

honor of May Festival of the Arts, the Eureka Springs Historical Museum is showcasing some of the town’s first artists and events. One of those was a unique addition to the art community in the 1930s, the Artists’ Bridge Studio. How it happened: In 1931, two local men, Sam Leath and Steele Kennedy, built a bridge to span a ravine where artists could find solitude to create their masterpieces. It was located behind what is currently the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. At the time, it was called Camp Leath, and the area was called Lost Canyon. Many say they built it to make Eureka Springs an artists’ colony, and to bring more prosperity to the area. Building by a long shot The two men knew nothing about the use of engineers’ levels or compasses but they did know how to shoot straight. They decided to build the first span of the bridge on the south side of the canyon, beginning at the old Choctaw Trail, then find the corresponding level on the Cherokee Trail on the opposite side of the canyon. They did it by leveling a rifle with the floor of the completed span and firing a bullet across the canyon into a board placed on a level with the Cherokee Trail. It worked! The shot was so exact and the work of the builders so true there was not an inch variation between the two sections when they joined in the middle of the structure. Studios with a view The artists never really sat on the bridge, but in five compartments on a lower level, which hung beneath the walking bridge. The top floor was 35 feet above the canyon. The little compartments were outfitted with tables, chairs and electric lights. The combined length of the two levels was 231 feet. A few years after the studio bridge was built, the property changed hands, and the bridge was razed and Lost Canyon was reclaimed by nature. But the bridge had accomplished the purpose for which it was built -- to advertise Eureka Springs nationwide as a desirable S am L eath on the W alking B ridge retreat for artists. + (Artist compartments can be seen below the bridge at right)

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Eureka’s First 100 Years – This historic mural (12 by 55 ft.) on North Main dramatizes the early days from the Indians who first camped here to the tourism of the early 20th Century. It was designed and supervised by artist and muralist Louis Freund and painted by members of the Eureka Springs Guild of Artists and Craftspeople.

Legendary Artists Began a Living Masterpiece And it’s still in progress …

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to the work of early architects, artists, wordsmiths, photographers, builders, entrepreneurs and healers who fashioned a community and introduced it to the world, a masterpiece was created – and Eureka Springs isn’t finished yet. Each generation of creative input continues to define our legendary village. You’ll see it in restorations, renovations and the work of a burgeoning community of more than 200 artists who call Eureka Springs home. At the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, you’ll find collections that capture the history of the city and area, but most intriguing is the art that has been donated and purchased throughout the years. In the 1930s Eureka Springs experienced a renaissance as an arts community, led by the noted artists Louis and Elsie Freund. The Freunds’ work is now in private collections, and is also on display for the public in the Smithsonian and here in our Historical Museum. Their passion for art and the arts community still thrives today among our local artists. In addition to work by the Freunds, some prime examples of American art can be seen in the museum Art Gallery – a wonderful window into the arts culture of the American Ozarks and a true delight to tour. Visit while you’re here and enjoy collections of paintings, photographs, prints, art pottery, jewelry and sculptures by artists including Louis and Elsie Bates Freund, father and son painters Fred and Glen Swedlun, Miriam McKinnie, Tommy Thomas, Glen Gant, Ken Addington, Bettie Maffei, Gary Eagan, Charlie Stehm, Florence Fish, W.H. Farnum, F. Weatherell and many more. + A special Louis Freund Exhibit is on display all during May 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 4 pm. on Sunday at the Historical Museum in the renovated Calif Building, 95 Spring, (479) 253-9417.

Elsie Freund at work – Elsie works on a jewelry piece. One of her abstract paintings sits in the background. Some of Elsie Freund’s lovely jewelry can still be found for sale online by searching “Elsa Freund.”

Elsie and Louis Freund

Claude A. Fuller, January 20, 1966, 90th Birthday Banquet, Basin Park Hotel. Mr. Fuller is standing in front of a portrait of himself created by Louis Freund, who is believed to have ever painted only two portraits. Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Historical Museum

Louis Freund at work – Freund’s style sought for emotional impact in the use of dramatic heavy outlines, somber colors, and compositions with strong diagonal axis.

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Moving images

(in more ways than one)

Edward

C Robison III began his artistic quest as a painter, so naturally, when he found himself drawn toward photography, he brought a painterly vision for color, composition, and scope to his photographic palette. From stark boulder fields to lush waterfalls, Edward’s photographs reflect his deep love of nature and his keen eye, along with an underlying theme of conservation of natural resources. Robison photographs the quiet, remote, mystical and majestic – the sacred – places of earth. His images are moving in more ways than one. From his many photographic journeys and experiences, Robison creates an experience we can share with him by means of an interactive photography book featuring stunning time-lapse landscapes of the Ozarks and several 3D images. Yes, moving pictures in a book! The book includes a free app download to view the augmented reality content. Edward’s “still” work can be found in many corporate and private collections including BKD, Capital One, Prairie Fire American Museum of Natural History, and the National Arbor Day Foundation, just to name a few. His work is also featured on the Sierra Club Calendars and in ten books about the Midwest landscape. When he’s not in the field focusing on his personal work, Edward contracts with Bass Pro Shops creating one of a kind photos for Johnny Morris’s Big Cedar Lodge, Dogwood Canyon, and Top of the Rock golf course. He also specializes in photographing world famous artworks for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Edward also owns the Sacred Earth Gallery in Eureka Springs, which exclusively features his large-format landscape photographs. You can view his entire photography collection at www. ECR3.com +

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Month-long Events

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Restaurants, banks and even some shops turn into art galleries in May! Taste of Art: A Visual Feast Culinary and fine arts share space this month as Eureka Springs restaurants host local artists and their work while tempting the public with artful cuisine. You’ll enjoy the exhibits and dining at these and other fine restaurants around town: • DeVito’s of Eureka Springs, 5 Center Street, (479) 253-6807, Artist: Cynthia Kresse • Emporium at Farm-to-Table FRESH & Deja Vu, 179 N. Main, (479) 253-9300 Artist: Juliette Edgerton • Grand Taverne, 37 N. Main, (479) 253-6756 Artist: Larry Mansker • Caribé, 309 W. Van Buren, (479) 253-8102 Artist: Lorna Trigg.

www.pauldanielco.com (479) 265-7014 • Studio 62, 335 W. Van Buren (US 62W), Artist: Jody Stephenson. “Plein Air Paintings by Jody Stephenson.” Studio 62 is the signature gallery of Ron Lutz and Jody Stephenson, cofounders of Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs. Jody’s paintings from sessions around Eureka Springs will be on display along with the photography of Ron Lutz daily except Wednesdays. www.studio62.biz • Wilson & Wilson Folk Art, 23 Spring Street, Artists: Blakeley and Sylvia Wilson. This daughter-mother team is in full bloom with new art and a brand new fabric art line - all original. Open Sunday – Thursday 9 – 5, Friday and Saturday 9 – 8. www. wilsonandwilsonfolkart.com (479) 253-5105

Ongoing May Exhibits Many galleries and May Arts venues are open daily. Wander in any day and enjoy the show! • Brews, 2 Pine Street, Artist: John Rankine, “Turning 60 - A Mini Retrospective.” A selection of artist/photographer Rankine’s past and present work from the early ‘80s to the present coincides with the artist’s milestone 60th birthday. www.facebook.com/ eurekabrews • Fresh Harvest, Pine Mountain Village, Artist: Bob Sherman “Mandalas.” A Mandala in general is a pattern representing the cosmos metaphysically and is an aid to meditation. Fourth Century Tibetans were the first to become known for them. Sherman’s works are in many private collections, including those of President Bill Clinton, designer Bill Blass, Arkansas Art Center, San Francisco Art Institute and many others. • Fusion Squared, 84 Spring Street, Artist: John Rinehardt. The search for techniques used to capture the essence of movement and life in his pieces led the artist to fused glass – incorporating dichroic glass into his fused and stained glass pieces. www. eurekafusion.com (479) 253-4999 • Iris At The Basin Park, 8 Spring Street, Artists: Eureka Springs High School students. The 13th Annual High School Art Show features ceramic vessels, bowls, bottles and vases for sale to benefit the Good Shepherd Humane Society. Artists’ receptions listed in Day by Day calendar. • Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, 3185 E. Van Buren, Artists: Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs. Enjoy in paintings some of the familiar scenes you may have seen around town in this exhibit works by local plein air (outdoor) painters. www. keelscreek.com • Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, 5 mi. west, turn at Blue Spring, Artist: Jim Wallace, “Big Pot USA.” Wallace is making the world’s largest pot and the equipment to turn and fire it! He’ll take the giant pot around the country. See the pot in progress from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays and see Jim’s gallery of more portable ceramic creations. Free event, although donations to help fund Big Pot - USA are welcome. Follow Jim’s route, see the Big Pot – USA page on Facebook. • Paul Daniel Gallery & Design Studio, 125 Spring Street, Artists: Eureka Springs Potters Guild, “Form & Function: A Show & Sale of Works in Clay.” Highlighted artists include Doug Powell, Jim Wallace, Jason Feltrope, Terry and Sara Russell.

Bank on Art Arvest Bank, Community First Bank and Cornerstone Bank, are located near each other on E. Van Buren (US 62). Individual banks feature exhibits by outstanding artists all during May. Stop in any time and enjoy the art, and drop by for special Artist Receptions listed below by date.

Here we go! Thursday – Saturday, April 30 – May 2 Artist’s Reception 6 – 9 p.m. April 30, Caribé Restaurant, 62W. Artist: Lorna Trigg. Potter, sculptor and teacher Lorna Trigg will show a body of clay work titled Women of Substance, honoring the courage and strength of women. Come meet Lorna on April 30 and enjoy her work on display through May 2.

Weekdays

Take a Workshop Eureka Springs School of the Arts, US 62W, offers 11 weekday workshops in May. May 6 - 8: Metalsmithing or Play Outdoors With Your Inner Artist; May 11 – 15: Mixed Media Mosaics, Functional Forms for Pewter and Stone or Build Your Own Birkenstocks: May 25 – 29: Plein Air Painting, Basket Weaving, Magic Carpet Moasics or Metal Sculpture and Metal Corrugation/Surface Embellishment. Make some art of your own! Details in Day by Day calendar or see www.essa-art.org Wednesdays

Plein Air Painters Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs is a welcoming group – open to artists of all skill levels and backgrounds. They meet every Wednesday at 8 a.m. and paint a few hours before breakfast with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks) at 10 a.m. Weekly Plein Air (outdoor) session locations listed in the Day by Day calendar. Saturdays

Music in the Park ♫ Enjoy the sounds of Eureka Springs in our beautiful Basin Park or North Main Music Park every Saturday in May. Musicians, times and location listed in Day by Day. Gallery Strolls Gallery strolls, usually held only on the second Saturday, expand to all Saturdays in May with special exhibits, shows and artists’ receptions with refreshments from 6 – 9 p.m. Come meet the artists and enjoy the ambiance! Receptions and gallery events are listed in Day by Day. + If you’re not in town on a Saturday, there’s a complete list of list amazing galleries on p. 23 so you can create your own stroll. Most are open every day!

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Friday, May 1 Artist’s Receptions 5 – 8 and 6 – 9 p.m. for multi media artist and photographer, John Rankine, at two locations. Norberta Philbrook Gallery, 95 Spring, 5 – 8 p.m. and Brews, 2 Pine, 6 – 9 p.m. Rankine’s “Turning 60 - A Mini Retrospective” of works from four decades marks the milestone of the artist’s 60th birthday. Several of Rankine’s three-dimensional works will also be on display at X Gallery next door to Brews, and current photographs can be seen at Norberta Philbrook Gallery, a block from Brews. Rankine is an award winning artist and photographer and the 2011 recipient of the Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship award for outstanding achievement in the arts in Arkansas. And stick around for some great music by Stevie Tombstone from 8 – 11 p.m. at Brews! The Great Passion Play Opening Performance 8:30 p.m., Passion Play Road. Grounds open at 10 a.m. for gift shops, Bible Museum and In-Depth Tabernacle Teaching. Sacred Arts

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Museum opens 11 a.m. Two-hour Holy Land Tours begin at noon and run every 30 minutes with last tour at 4:30 p.m. Buffet Hours (Requires ticket) 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free performance of David the Shepherd at 7 p.m. Free performance of Parables of the Potter at 7:30 p.m. Free things to see and do include Christ of the Ozarks statue, Berlin Wall section, Church in the Grove, gift shops and music concerts in the chapel. For tickets and more, (800) 882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.org. Opening Night: The George Brothers featuring P. Nutt and Ponytail, 7:30 p.m., Pine Mountain Jamboree, the Village at Pine Mountain, US 62E. High energy, non-stop action family entertainment with crowd interaction and hilarious comedy. Enjoy a mix of old and new country, gospel, classic rock, patriotic songs – even some ZZ Top – and a few original songs from the George Brothers. Adults $20, children $12, under 6 free. Closed Sundays except where noted at www.pinemountainjamboree.net. (479) 253-9156 Friday – Sunday, May 1 - 3 PT Cruiser Rally, Saturday Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Village at Pine Mountain, US 62E. PT Cruisers cruise into Eureka Springs by the hundreds, and there’ll be quite a few in the Village parking lot for your inspection. Keep an eye out for this fun group in the ArtRageous Parade! (479) 238-4979 or email t.runyan@cox.net. Saturday, May 2 Wood Touch-up and Repair Demo 11 a.m. Library Annex Centennial Room, 194 Spring. Free demonstration of old world wood touch up and repair techniques by experienced touch up artist Larry Burkett. Join Larry for a one-hour session including making repairs with wood putty, mixing stains and application techniques. Put on your old comfortable clothing and come learn more about these time-honored techniques. (479) 253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org. Inspiration Point Fire Department Annual Fire House Barbeque 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fire Station 1, 6 miles out on 62W to 31 Ozark Automotive Road on your left. Smoked chicken quarters 12

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and pulled pork sandwiches, homemade potato salad, homemade baked beans, iced tea and dessert – just what you need before or after the ArtRageous Parade! Their firefighter cook won barbeque contests in Texas, so get on out to this annual fundraiser before the food’s all gone! $8 (adults) or $6 (kids).

ArtRageous Parade 2 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. Colorful, quirky, energetic and sometimes surprising, it’s the traditional kick-off of the May Festival of the Arts. Floats, art cars, walkers, dancers, musicians, jugglers and the super popular Africa in the Ozarks drum and dance group. Parade Grand Marshal group is longtime Eureka Springs fiber artist, Eleanor Lux. She has won numerous awards and her beadwork has been acquired by various museums. Music in Basin Park 3 – 8 p.m. Get ready for Rochelle Bradshaw and Hypnotion Island Dance Party, a reggae fusion band with guitar, drums, keyboards and bass rooted in authentic reggae sound while adding their own expression. Just the music for after-parade laid back fun. Enjoy the band until 5 p.m., then stick around for Africa in the Ozarks – Drumming in the Park until 8 p.m.! Artist’s Reception 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, features and honors artist Barbara Kennedy, who will be in the gallery to greet you from 2 – 4 p.m. prior to the reception. Barbara is most inspired by color and design in nature. An extensive new collection of her original jewelry work will be introduced, so please come say hello and enjoy her work. www. zarksgallery.com Artist’s Receptions 6 – 9 p.m. The Jewel Box, 40 Spring. Artist: Judith Ann Griffith. As a child, Judith combined her love of drawing with the joy of exploring the forest and countryside around her rural home, leaving a sense of wonder and belonging that still inspires her work. Judith began her career as an

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May 3-7 and enjoying the creative vision. Diana currently has work in three international miniature art shows and is a finalist in the American Women Artists online exhibition (www.americanwomenartists.com). Come see her work in Looking West, a show of paintings that is a memoir of years of living in New Mexico. Drew Gentle has a painting in The Red Show, a national competition held at the Underground Gallery in Arlington, Va.

illustrator creating detailed watercolor and gouache paintings for patrons, publishers and design companies. She also created a series of illustrations for the Seed Saver Exchange. Judith will be in the gallery to answer questions and discuss her work from 3 – 5 p.m. prior to the reception. (479) 253-7828.

Riserva with Roasted Beet with Apples & Gorgonzola Cheese Salad; Vietti, Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne with Chicken Marengo on Polenta (Napoleon’s favorite dish after battle); Florus, Moscadello by Castello Banfi with Lemon Ricotta Cake and Coffee with Biscotti. www.cottageinneurekaspgs. com (479) 253-5282. The Art of the Classic Movie 7 p.m., Eureka Springs Auditorium. This fun movie night features Joan Crawford, Jack Carson and Zachary Scott in the 1945 Oscar-winning Mildred Pierce. After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce proves she can become independent and successful, but cannot seem to win the approval of her spoiled daughter. Admission only $3. Wednesday, May 6 Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs 8 a.m., Black Bass Lake. Come paint outdoors for a few hours before breakfast at 10 a.m. with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks). (479) 363-9209, www. studio62eurekasprings.com, Thursday, May 7 Bank on Art Artist’s Reception 4 – 6 p.m. Come meet the artist(s) whose work has been “on deposit” at Community First Bank, 107 W. Van Buren (US 62)!

Iris at the Basin Gallery, 8 Spring Street. Artist: Betty Johnson, best known for her wonderful dog characters. Betty will also be in the gallery to discuss her work from 1 – 4 p.m. prior to the reception. She has recently changed subject matter, and fans won’t want to miss her new paintings of feline characters! www. irisatthebasinpark.com

Sunday, May 3 Incredible Edible Art Show 3 – 7 p.m., Eureka Springs School of the Arts, US 62W. A juried art show made entirely of edibles. Prizes include the Georgia O’Keeffe Award for Beauty, the Jackson Pollock Award for Crazy, and the Charles Schulz Award for Witty. After judging, the entire show will be eaten! Cast your vote for the People’s Choice and enjoy the Incredible Edible feast! Dance to live music by Magic Mule, experience art in action with local artists, and participate in a unique silent auction. Admission $15 donation at the door. www.essa-art.org, (479) 253-5384.

Eureka Fine Art Gallery, Spring and Pine, Artists: Diana Harvey and Drew Gentle. The artists will also be in the gallery in the afternoon, prior to the reception, showing and talking about their winter’s work. Come meet them while sipping wine

The Art of Fine Dining Italian Wine Dinner 7 p.m., Cottage Inn Restaurant, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62 W). Fine dining in a casual atmosphere for artful cuisine featuring Prosecco Bianca Vigna wine with Crostini; Malvira, Roero Arneis wine with Minestrone Soup; Banfi, Chianti Classico

Paul Daniel Gallery & Design Studio Grand Opening 6 – 9 p.m., 125 Spring Street. Come celebrate the Grand

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Opening of the studio and the Potters Guild artists who are on exhibit in “Form & Function: A Show & Sale of Works in Clay” during May. Pottery artists include Doug Powell, Jim Wallace, Jason Feltrope, Terry and Sara Russel. www.pauldanielco. com (479) 265-7014 Thursday – Sunday, May 7 – 10 Phunkberry Music Festival The Farm has the funk! Deadhead Productions brings this music, arts and camping festival to a new local music venue: The Farm, just off Hwy. 187 at 1 Blue Heron Lane, on 160

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in the gallery from 2 – 4 p.m. and will be happy to chat with you and answer questions. www.zarksgallery.com

acres next to Mark Twain National Forest. Settle in for some top national funk acts including Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Bernie Worrell Orchestra (former Talking Heads keyboardist), Kung Fu, and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. Phunkberry will also showcase some of the best regional funk acts in the area such as Freeverse, the 1 Oz. Jig, Groovement, GUTA, Isayah’s All-Stars, Friends of the Phamily, Flatland Funk Donors and TOTOJOJO. Concert lovers will enjoy arts and crafts vendors and hands-on workshops as well as the live artist experience. This is first event to take place in the new venue, so come out for the inaugural experience! Admission: $75 (3-day pass), $60 (2-day pass) and $40 (1-day pass). Get tickets at www.phunkberry.com. Find concerts and upcoming festivals at www. deadheadproductions.com/events. Friday, May 8 Artists’ Reception 4 – 6 p.m., Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, 3185 E. Van Buren (62E) will host the Plein Air Painters being featured at the Gallery for the month. Come say hello, meet the artists, and enjoy the gallery and tasting room at Keels Creek. www.keelscreek. com Saturday, May 9 5th Annual Spring Craft Fair 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Village at Pine Mountain parking lot. Everything you see is handmade by local and area craftsmen and artisans! Plenty of free parking. (479) 244-6907. Music in Basin Park 5 – 7 p.m. Hang out and get down with Grady Nichols’ fun, funky saxophone and smooth jazz grooves. You’ll dig it! Artist’s Reception 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring Street. Artist: Terri Logan. Come meet this nationally known master jeweler who combines matte sterling silver and stones to integrate the industrial and organic elements of the world. Terri will also be 14

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Artist’s Receptions 6 – 9 p.m. Iris at the Basin Gallery, 8 Spring Street. Virginia artist: Jan Dobrowolski. Jan’s newest jewelry reflects a connection to the organic world and is inspired by the organisms she has encountered on the shores of East Coast rivers and bays. Come see her beautiful work. She’ll also be in the gallery from 1 – 4 p.m. prior to the reception to explain her process. Norberta Philbrook Gallery, 95 Spring Street. Artist: Cynthia Kresse. Noted pastel artist Cynthia Kresse is also featured artist at DeVito’s Restaurant. Her work has been selected for multiple juried competitive exhibits and earned Second Place in the National Museum of Women in the Arts Exhibit. With a subtle minimalist approach, she creates transcendent and systematic work with a cool and neutral imagery. Come meet Cynthia and enjoy her work. www.norbertaphilbrookgallery. com Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine Street (corner Spring and Pine). Artists: Ernest Kilman and Larry Mansker. Enjoy the exhibition of paintings and meet the artists! www.eurekafineartgallery.com

The Jewel Box, 40 Spring Street. Artist: Wayne Schmidt, silversmith. Inspired by the materials he works with Wayne has created a new collection of sterling silver jewelry with natural stones and native minerals from Arkansas such as turquoise and quartz crystal. Moldavite, Larimar, the sparkle of Druzy

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Regalia Handmade Clothing Studio Open House 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.,16 White

Street. Celebrate Mother’s Day at this open house with door prizes, discounts and refreshments in a Trunk Show atmosphere. New designs by local clothing designer Mark Hughes will be available for sale and custom order. An excellent event for Mom! www.regaliahandmadeclothing. com (470) 253-2202

John Two-Hawks Mothers’ Day Concert 2 - 3:30 p.m., City Auditorium. Moms admitted free to this concert honoring mothers. John Two-Hawks’ Native American flute music is always a hit and the concert is always a moving experience. See this internationally acclaimed artist in an intimate setting and still have time to take mom out to dinner! Guest artist Catherine Reed. Non-mom admission, $12.

Monday – Friday, May 11 – 15 Eureka Springs School of the Arts Workshops Kandy Jones Mixed Media Mosaics – Beginners class at Eureka Springs School of the Arts, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Been saving Grandma’s old dishes or jewelry? Here’s a chance to create works of art from pieces collected through life. Mosaic techniques will be covered at length with Garage Sale Queen Kandy Jones. Build Your Own Birkenstocks!

Floyd Ben Hilton and Alice McKee will introduce you to the art of shoemaking! Learn to make sandals based on the popular Birkenstock footbed and develop designs and variations limited only by your imagination under the tutelage of a lifelong shoemaker. Register for either session at www. essa-art.org, (479) 253- 5384.

Tuesday, May 12 Breakfast with Frank, 7 a.m. – noon, Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market, Pine Mountain Village. Come see what’s cooking at the Farmers’ Market. Fresh produce, baked goodies and breads, jams and jellies, pasture fed beef, pork, chicken … and Frank and Lisa’s gourmet breakfast and lunch truck!

Wednesday, May 13 Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs 8 a.m., Rebecca’s Farm-White River Bridge, US 62W. Come paint a few hours before breakfast with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks) at 10 a.m. (479) 363-9209, www.studio62eurekasprings. com. Thursday, May 14 Bank on Art Artist’s Reception 5 – 7 p.m., Cornerstone Bank, 152 E. Van Buren (US 62). Come meet the artist(s) whose work has been “on deposit” at the bank all during May!

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Friday, May 15 25th Annual White Street Walk 4 – 10 p.m. One of the month’s most festive and well-attended free events. White Street on the upper historic loop is the working address of a large number of local artists who welcome the public into their homes and studios to tour, view and purchase their latest works. Among them are original organizers weaver Eleanor Lux, watercolorist Zeek Taylor and painter/sculptor Mary Springer. The three by coincidence all ended up living on White Street after attending the Memphis College of Art. White Street’s artist residents are joined by more than 40 guest artists from the area who fill sidewalks, parking lots and porches with weaving, watercolors, jewelry, oils, pottery, stained glass and much more for you to enjoy. Come experience a hidden Eureka Springs and visit with artists while enjoying a street fair atmosphere complete with food and live music. And wear comfortable shoes! Lovin’ Every Minute Opening Night, 7:30 p.m. The city auditorium is set to raise the curtain on an exciting new show, Steve Kinworthy’s Lovin’ Every Minute. This high paced show features a cast of talented singers and dancers, a live band, stunning technical effects and cirque-style variety acts new to Northwest Arkansas. Today’s pop take on jazz, Broadway, hits of the big screen and classic rock are teamed with special lighting, video, complex choreography and beautiful costumes. Visitors will be lovin’ every minute all the way through December. The show runs five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.lovineureka.com or call (866) 547-6258.

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Friday – Sunday, May 15 – 17 Publishing Workshop, Village Writing School, Hwy. 23S. A three-day event for beginning and established writers. Speakers will cover the broad range of publishing options from New York to small presses to your own computer. New York agents will give you the latest advice on social media and platforms (it may surprise you). There is specially negotiated housing and sessions will break for White Street Walk and Books in Bloom. For more info visit www. villagewritingschool.com or phone 479 2923665. Saturday, May 16 “Made By Me” Makers Fair 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. A celebration of arts along North Main Street including booths of artists, crafters and writers showcasing regional talent. Spoken word performances at Main Stage Theater throughout the day, including a command performance of Love Letters at 3 p.m. There will be food vending along North Main for your tasting enjoyment, and North Main Music Park is the tuneful space all day long with music by Sad Daddy from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. followed by Brick Fields. Come enjoy a great day of art and entertainment.

• Soar up to 300’ high with cable lengths up to 2,000’ long over vast gorgeous trees and limestone bluffs • Professionally guided Zip Line Canopy Tour – approx. 2 hrs. • Includes all equipment, 10 zip line cables, one swinging bridge and professionally trained guides

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Artist’s Reception 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring. Artist: Les Brandt, sculptor and wood turner. Les uses locally-sourced native woods, creating beautiful pieces emphasizing visual and tactile qualities. They beg the touch and are in fact meant to be handled. Les will also be in the gallery from 2 – 4 p.m. before the reception. www.zarksgallery.com Artists’ Receptions 6 – 9 p.m. Iris at Basin Park Gallery, 8 Spring. Artist: Dixie Westerman, a gallery favorite. Dixie will also be in the gallery from 1 – 4 p.m. to answer questions and talk with you about her work prior to the evening reception. And, with any luck, there may also be a sighting of James Dean aka ‘Pete the Cat’ who will be in town for Books in Bloom. See Iris at the Basin Park on Facebook.

Mandalas and Open House, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fresh Harvest, Pine Mountain Village. Sculptor and mandala artist, Bob Sherman, will present a discussion on mandalas at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Beginning at 1 p.m. Fresh Harvest hosts an Open House until 3 p.m. with amazing snacks and refreshments using Fresh Harvest Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar. Love Letters 3 p.m., Main Stage Community Theater, 67 N. Main Street. Back by popular demand, this special performance also celebrates the arts along North Main Street. Tickets $20 at the door. Join us for an after the theater dinner at DeVito’s Restaurant, 5 Center Street, and May 2015

Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine Street (Spring and Pine). Artists: Barbara Robinson and Charles Pearce. Enjoy an exhibition of paintings by the artists and meet these two talented artists.

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The Jewel Box, 40 Spring. Artist: Janet Alexander, aka Eureka Janet. This multi-talented artist will be showing her latest jewelry designs – an eclectic metal mix of shapes, colors and textures transformed into necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Her passion for powder coating metal began in 2013 and continues to evolve. She’ll be happy to let you in on her latest discoveries. Many designs also feature handcrafted chain. No two pieces are alike! Janet will also be available to chat about her work from 3 – 5 p.m. prior to the reception. (479) 253-7828, www. thejewelboxgallery.com Sunday, May 17 10th Annual Books in Bloom Literary Festival, Noon – 5 p.m., Crescent Hotel lawn and conservatory. The Ozarks’ own homegrown literary festival has earned a reputation for presenting a bouquet of renowned authors speaking, reading from their work and signing books in the gardens and Conservatory of The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. This free event, now in its 10th year, is a gift to all who love books! Come meet William Bernhardt, Roy Blount Jr., Kimberly & James Dean, Tess Gerritsen, Amanda Eyre Ward and many other celebrated authors. Books in Bloom Literary Festival is made possible by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation and is funded by a host of generous sponsors. For more information call (870) 423-5300 or visit www.booksinbloom.org. Details and schedule on p. 7. Wednesday, May 20 Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs

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May 21-28 8 a.m., N. Main parking lot across from New Delhi Café, Come paint a few hours before breakfast with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks) at 10 a.m. (479) 363-9209, www.studio62eurekasprings.com.

Thursday, May 21 Poetluck Literary Salon, 6:30 p.m., Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring Street. Bring a dish (or a bag of chips if you’re traveling) to share for the potluck at 6:30 and settle in to hear work by an emerging or established writer staying at the Colony. You never know who will be there, since writers from around the globe come to work on their books! (479) 253-7444, www.writerscolony. org. Bank on Art Artists’ Reception 4 – 6 p.m. Arvest Bank, 151 E. Van Buren (US 62). Come meet the artist(s) whose work has been “on deposit” at the bank all during May and enjoy refreshments during an afternoon of art with dividends!

Saturday, May 23 21st Annual Eureka Springs Mustang Show 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Parade 2 p.m., Village at Pine Mountain, 62E. The art of the sports car makes a colorful canvas across the Village parking lot during this free show. Come take a look and guess which cars will earn cash awards and trophies in 22 categories. And

don’t miss the All-legend Lime Class to get a tangy burst of that rare paint color. Corral some vintage and custom Mustangs on your smart phone and enjoy games, door prizes, vendors and DJ music all day!

Art in the Park 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Basin Spring Park. Enjoy a day of artistry in every form, including textiles, jewelry, painting, sculpting and fine wood designs. Artists will be available to discuss their processes and mediums. Watch art being created as members of the Weavers Guild, Potters Guild and the Plein Air Painters work in the beautiful park setting. Music in the Park Noon – 5 p.m., Basin Spring Park. The art of music provides a great soundtrack for the visual art happening in the park all day. Enjoy the sounds of the Paul Price Trio and the Block Street Quartet. Artists’ Reception 1 – 4 p.m., Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring Street. Artist: Steve Beacham. Resident master potter Steve Beacham will open his studio located below the gallery from 1 – 4 p.m. His works of highfire porcelain have made Zarks a regional destination. An exhibit of renowned artist Gary Eagan will also be in the studio, curated by Steve Beacham. www.zarksgallery.com

Artists’ Receptions 6 – 9 p.m. The Jewel Box, 40 Spring Street, will have an Open House during the Gallery Stroll with a special artist to be announced. Refreshments will be served. (479) 2537828, www.thejewelboxgallery.com. Iris at Basin Park Gallery Artist: D.G.

Womack. This artist’s ‘3-D Impressionism’ works are so intense the paintings jump off the canvases. Come meet Debra and watch her demonstrate how her technique is achieved from 1 – 4 p.m. and at the reception at 6 p.m. Eureka Fine Art Gallery 2 Pine Street. Artists: Denise Ryan and John Robert Willer. Come meet the artists and enjoy their very different styles. www.eurekafineartgallery. com.

Sunday May 24 A Touch of the Opera in the Ozarks 2 – 3:30 p.m., City auditorium. A Touch of Opera brings a variety of enjoyable music by singers from Opera in the Ozarks in this concert of show tunes, pop music and a taste from the 65th season of Opera in the Ozarks coming up June 19 – July 17. Admission free! www.opera.org

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Parade, 2 p.m., Downtown Eureka Springs. This stirring parade features the Harrison, Ark., ROTC Color Guard, Grand Marshal Ret. Army Col. Mike Ross, the 40-member 399th Marching Band from Ft. Leonard Wood, the Legion Riders, costumed representatives of every conflict back to the Revolutionary War and more. Col. Ross will give a short address in Basin Park after the parade, followed by a concert by the 399th Marching Band. Veterans from all states and every foreign theater and stateside assignment are welcome to participate. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary 36.

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Wednesday, May 27 Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs 8 a.m., N. Main St. parking lot across from New Delhi Café. Come paint a few hours before breakfast with the gang at Myrtie Mae’s (Inn of the Ozarks) at 10 a.m. (479) 363-9209, www.studio62eurekasprings.com.

May 27 – 29 Eureka Springs School of the Arts Workshops Magic Carpet Mosaic This class will be taught by Fran Carlin at Mosaic Studio, 123 Spring Street from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Explore how mixed media can be used to create an overlay pattern, much like a crazy quilt. Work with a wide variety of tesserae and findings such as art glass, Van Gogh glass, colored mirror, millefiori, beads, ball chain and more to create a unique miniature magic carpet in mosaic. www.essa-art.org.

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Celebrate the rejuvenation of the Centennial Mural and Calif Spring Reservation. The Museum will host an Open House at 6:30, ending in the upstairs Historic Art Gallery featuring an exhibit on the Mural and the original Mural artist. The celebration will then move outside to Calif Spring Park for presentation of the Annual Preservation Awards and refreshments. The public is cordially invited to this free event.

A Taste of Opera 6 p.m., Crescent Hotel. What better way to whet your appetite for the upcoming 65th Anniversary Season at Opera in the Ozarks than with a magical evening of your favorite arias, Broadway classics and love songs showcasing top young opera singers from across the country. Beginning with a wine tasting prior to the dinner and program, this event promises to be an evening of delectable food, drink and outstanding entertainment. Tickets $55, seating limited. Reserve at (479) 253-8369 prior to May 25. Friday May 29 The UP Project’s Stairwell Mural

Ribbon cutting 5:30 p.m., Center and Spring Street crosswalk. The Up Project began with a simple stairwell and became a community within a community; artists, designers, volunteers and sponsors came together to turn the stairs connecting Spring and Center Streets into a vibrant work of art. Professional muralist Doug Myerscough merged the works of high school students Kennedy Cash and Kyla Boardman into a final design reflective of our combined surrounding environments. Enjoy the view and meet some of the contributing artists and sponsors. See more at The UP Project on Facebook. Saturday, May 30 Artist’s Reception 6 – 8 p.m., Norberta Philbrook Gallery, 95 Spring. Artist: Gina Rose Gallina. Take in some great installation art with Suspended Yarnimation, created by regionally recognized yarnbomb artist Gina Rose Gallina. Meet the artist and hear about her yarnbomb explosions all the way

from here to the prestigious 21c Art Hotel in Bentonville. www.norbertaphilbrookgallery. com Artists’ Reception 6 – 9 p.m. Iris at Basin Park Gallery, 8 Spring. Artist: Valerie Damon. Author and artist Valerie Hubbard Damon’s work spans many media and is inspired by her love of life in Eureka Springs and fantasies concocted in her imagination over the years. Her work is playful, whimsical and enchanting. Valerie will also be in the gallery from 1 – 4 p.m. to answer questions about her newest creatures, cards, prints and original paintings. Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring. Artists: Michael and Shelley Buonaiuto, sculptors. These artists create joyous sculptures that emanate laughter from faces full of life and expression. New clay originals will be featured and the couple will introduce a new work to their popular collection of resin sculptures. Each

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Springs is art – historically, currently and even topographically! Building on the legacy of Elsie and Louis Freund who started the first art school in Eureka Springs in the 1940s, ESSA was founded by widely respected artists and patrons within the community to provide art education. ESSA started as a school without walls – a few committed artists taught art classes in their studios. Today, nearly 50 classes a year are offered across all disciplines for all ages and skill sets at the ESSA campus studios on US 62 W. Leading artists and instructors from across the nation come to teach at ESSA and student enrollment continues to grow. ESSA is committed to cultivating, promoting, and encouraging artistic expression by providing art education opportunities in a unique environment of beauty and creativity. If you’ve been inspired by the art around you, come back and make some of your own! See all 2015 workshops

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in two-dimensional, fiber, metal, fabric and more at www. essa-art.org. May 6 – 8 Beginning Metalsmithing Carrie Siegfried-Haase May 8 (Lake Leatherwood) Come Play Outdoors with Your Inner Artist Christie Braswell May 11 – 15 Mixed Media Mosaics Kandy Jones Functional Forms Elevated – Pewter & Stone Bill Derrevere Build Your Own Birkenstocks Floyd Ben Hilton & Alice McKee May 25 – 28 Metal Sculpture Wayne Summerhill May 25 – 29 Plein Air Painting Carl Petering

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

The Eureka Fine Art Gallery, corner of Spring and Pine, features eight member/artists through the month of May. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and will host four Saturday receptions from 6 – 9 p.m. during the gallery strolls. Refreshments will be served. (479) 363-6000. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, will amaze with handbuilt clay masks, fish, whimsical fantasy creatures, faerie houses, functional pottery, candleholders, garden art, fused and stained glass, crystal sun catchers, turned wood with stone inlay, sculpted leather boxes with rare jasper lids, handforged steel, hand-cut rare agate, jasper and quartz spheres, steampunk art and handmade jewelry. Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring Street, is an eclectic gallery of American Fine Art and Craft. If you’re looking for ceramics, glass, wall art or fine handmade jewelry, you’ll find it here. During the May Festival of the Arts, the gallery features different artists each weekend, including local faves D.G. Womack, Valerie Damon, Dixie Westerman and Betty Johnson. Pete the Cat will be here as well! J.A. Nelson Gallery, 37 Spring Street, where a plank of wood, some power tools and acrylic paint in the hands of an artist with a sense of humor, imagination, and passion for all things fun and beautiful begat a studio full of art, light and nature. Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, 3185 E. Van Buren 22

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(62E), is a spacious gallery with an open feel for art viewers and wine lovers. Close to 20 local and regional artists including Carolyn Mock, Janet Goodyear, Barbara Kennedy, Buckrun Pottery, Larry Mansker, Valerie Hubbard Damon, Kerry Hays, Carl James, co-owner Edwige Denyszyn and others are on view and for sale along with a great bottle of locally produced, award-winning wine. Paul Daniel Gallery & Design Studio (Grand Opening May 7, 6 p.m.), 125 Spring, features the Eureka Springs Pottery Association’s Form and Function show with Elby Bergman, Jason Feltrope, Doug Powell, Sarah and Terry Russell, Sheyodi and Jim Wallace through the month of May. The gallery also features local fine artists/ crafters including owner and photographer Paul Daniel; jewelry maker, and ceramist Charlisa French; Julie Hop, Jerry and Sarah Jett, Melissa Morgan, Carol Ryan and Bethany Stotesbery. The fine art gallery/art company also specializes in professional photography services, custom framing and graphic design. Quicksilver Gallery, 73 Spring Street, is an art and fine craft gallery featuring the work of about 120 local, regional and nationallyknown artists on two store levels. Serendipity at the Crescent, 75 Prospect, (in the Crescent Hotel), featues the work of more than 90 artists, including some 20 from Eureka Springs. The gallery ceilings feature paintings of the seasonal suns and the moons by local artist Cindy Galvin. The walls feature work by other fine Eureka Springs artists. Studio 62, US 62E, features

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Plein Air Paintings by Jody Stephenson. Jody’s love for Eureka Springs started when she visited on a family vacation nearly 50 years ago. The driving force behind Jody’s plein air work is to convey in paint her love for her adopted hometown. Studio 62 is the signature gallery of Ron Lutz and Jody Stephenson, co-founders of Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs. Ron and Jody paint with outdoor artists around Eureka Springs every Wednesday. Ron is the the group’s photo-documentarian and has organized and curated several group shows. See Wednesday’s painting locations in the Day by Day May Arts calendar. The Emporium by Déjà vu, 179 N. Main, is a creatively different store featuring designer artisan rugs and pillows as well as antiques, art, and home décor – vintage and new. Déjà vu represents a variety of local artists. The Jewel Box, 40 Spring Street, is a fine craft and art gallery. May blooms with beautiful artwork by Judith Ann Griffith, an accomplished illustrator and painter inspired by the natural world around her. Meet the artist May 2 from 3 – 5 and 6 – 9 p.m. Zarks – a Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, is hosting four events and four studio tours during the 27th May Festival of the Arts. Artists will be in the gallery from 2 – 4 p.m., with evening receptions at 5:30 p.m. each Saturday. Eureka Springs artist Barbara Kennedy will exhibit paintings and introduce a new collection of original jewelry on May 2. May 9 features jeweler/ metalsmith Terri Logan. Mother’s Day Brunch May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sculptor and wood turner Les Brandt on May 16. Michael and Shelley Buonaiuto and their expressive sculptures Saturday, May 30. +

Monet, Manet, Sisley, Renoir, Van Gogh and others went outside to paint for one simple reason – it looks different outside. ~ Mike Svob

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

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“Painting like mad” in the open air

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do you call a town that has luminous light, dogwoods in the spring, green hillsides in the summer, flaming fall foliage, tree-canopied pathways, limestone outcroppings, natural springs, waterfalls, narrow streets lined with Victorian houses, and a meticulously preserved historic downtown? Easy, it’s Eureka Springs, a plein air painter’s dream come true. Plein air painting is the shortened version of “en plein air,” a French term for “in the open air,” i.e., the practice of outdoor painting. The goal is to capture the feeling, atmosphere, light, and all the nuances of a particular scene by immersing oneself in it, and painting like mad to get it all on the canvas. It’s a different experience than working from photographs, where the camera has rendered everything with equal emphasis. Besides working from the human figure, plein air painting presents the greatest challenge for any painter. No matter your skill level, or even if you “paint” with crayons, there’s an opportunity to participate in living the dream with the Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs (P.A.P.E.S.), a group that welcomes painters from anywhere, at any level, anytime. The group meets on Wednesday mornings from 8 until 10 a.m. (weather permitting) at designated locations throughout Eureka Springs and the surrounding areas. All you have to do is pack your paints and join in the fun. P.A.P.E.S. has been meeting going on 10 years, painting and exhibiting together. They’ve had group exhibitions at the Ralph Foster Museum in Missouri; at the Fayetteville Underground; and at Main Stage during the 2012, and 2013 May Fine Arts Festivals. This May, you can catch their show at Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery east of town on US 62 (3185 E. Van Buren), and all are invited to a reception for the exhibiting artists Friday, May 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. P.A.P.E.S. members have included Jody Stephenson, Bill & Dixie Westerman, Julie Kahn Valentine, John Robert Willer, Paul O’Neill, Carol Dickie, Carol Saari, Wen Norton, Carl Petering, Larry Mansker, and Jae Avenoso. Photographer Ron Lutz of Studio 62 is photo-documentarian of group painting activities and outings. See the Day to Day Calendar for Wednesday plein air painting locations in May. For a schedule of the entire season, click on www.studio62.biz. You can also see Jody Stephenson’s special Plein Air Paintings exhibit at Studio 62, 3335 W. Van Buren (62W), all during May. www.studio62eurekasprings.com, www.studio62.biz, (479) 363-9209. +

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

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so Good You Can Taste It … Thursday, May 28 brings opera to the dinner table

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if you’re not already an opera fan, you’re sure to enjoy the fully costumed productions scheduled for the 65th Anniversary Season of Opera in the Ozarks coming in June and July at Inspiration Point Fine Art Colony! And just to when your appetite (in more ways than one) Opera in the Ozarks is presenting an evening of dining and musical delight Thursday, May 28 at the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel. Your enjoyment of this magical Taste of Opera begins with a wine tasting at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner program. What better way to whet your appetite for the upcoming season than with a magical evening of your favorite arias, Broadway classics and love songs showcasing top young opera singers from across the country! Taste of Opera is an exclusive event for Opera in the Ozarks, and promises to be an evening of delectable food, drink and outstanding entertainment. Tickets are $55, and are only available by phone. Seating is limited and ticket sales will close on May 25, or earlier if sold out, so purchase yours now by calling (479) 253-8959. Thanks to Opera in the Ozarks, a nationally acclaimed program for emerging operatic professionals, the thrill of live performance opera returns with 22 performances in the season repertoire featuring three fully-staged, costumed operas: Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, the tale of a Parisian courtesan who gives up the man she loves to save his family’s reputation; Gioacchino Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella), a variation of the traditional fairy tale with a gold-digging step family and a lost bracelet instead of a slipper; and Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, one of the grandest and most expressive of 19th century French operas. The country’s most talented singers auditioned to sing for you! This year, nearly 50 vocalists from more than 20 states and four countries will take the stage with an orchestra featuring 25 talented musicians from across the nation. Some of the best emerging stars have auditioned to come delight your ears in a repertory of operas sure to dazzle your eyes. All told, 25 performances and special events highlight the exceptional voices of tomorrow’s operatic stars and the musical talent of a gifted orchestra. Nineteen of these performance dates will be held at Opera in the Ozarks’ own outdoor, air-conditioned venue, Inspiration Point Fine Art Colony on US 62E. Three of the season performances will be staged at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Opera in the Ozarks, a non-profit organization, has been the training ground for serious young artists for 64 years. Over the years, Opera in the Ozarks has launched the careers of many talented singers who have gone on to perform in premier opera houses around the world. For more information on upcoming performances, and to purchase tickets, visit www. opera.org. +

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EUREKA SPRINGS WEST

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Nature’s own May Festival Watch it bloom from the deck of the Belle!

Welcome

aboard for a fun-filled, educational cruise perfect for all ages! Relax and enjoy the crystal clear water of Beaver Lake on a 1 hour, 15 minute tour that won’t end up on Gilligan’s Island. Instead, Captains Mary Anne and Jay Viator will guide you around one of the most pristine lakes in the lower 48. The lake draws scuba clubs and nature enthusiasts from around the globe, but you’ll be able to explore it all from the 50-passenger vessel’s large deck, where you can sit or stand where you please – in the sun or under the shade. Belle of the Ozarks has been delighting visitors with narrated tours on Beaver Lake for 25 years, navigating through the spectacular panorama of Beaver Lake to bring you in sight of ancient Indian burial grounds, a submerged homestead, nesting eagles and a 200-acre game preserve island where deer are occasionally seen swimming the lake. Along the way you’ll also see Whitney Mountain, Whitehouse Bluffs and Beaver Dam – all considered favorite locations for photography. You’ll find the stories of the lake’s history both educational and entertaining, and your knowledgeable captain will be happy to answer any questions. Board the Belle at Starkey Marina, 4024 Mundell Rd. (off Hwy. 187 on the way to Beaver Lake). Tours depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except Thursdays, from now through October. Reservations are recommended but not required. Tickets are $23 adult and $9 kids under 12 with group rates available. For details, visit www.estc.net/belle or call (479) 253-6200 to reserve a tour time. +

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It’s a trip to run across someone who butters toast with fingers just to feel the texture. It’s bloggable to know someone whose only furniture is a $2000 easel. It’s comical to watch someone drink rinse water while painting, thinking it’s coffee. It’s educational to hear someone explain the difference between ecru, eggshell, beige, cream and off-white. It’s enchanting to meet someone who never sees things as they really are and can convince you of it.

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People Who Knead People (…and why we need them to knead us) Oh yeah,

a good massage after working out, shopping all day, or sitting in a car for hours can relax or renew you – but it can also have benefits far greater than just feeling refreshed. Research is revealing some striking benefits of therapeutic massage. According to the National Institutes of Health Center on Complimentary and Integrative Health website, much NCCIHfunded research has been carried out providing evidence that massage may improve quality of life and/or promote healing for people with depression, cancer, pain, sports injuries, mental health issues, fibromyalgia, headaches and other illnesses. Did you know massage therapy can even promote weight loss? Experts estimate 80 to 90 percent of disease is stress-related. A de-stressing massage lowers blood pressure, increases circulation, improves recovery from injury, helps you sleep better, can increase concentration, reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations. Sleep, digestion and mood are all improved with massage and bodywork. All told, the science indicates when

massage becomes part of a frequent therapy and not simply a mere luxury it can help cure what ails you. It’s a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Ah yes, that hour of massage can do far more for you than just take away the pressures of the day. Discover the benefits for yourself by visiting one of our many licensed, certified massage therapists – here are five for starters: Alexa Pittenger, of Eureka!! Massage has been a therapist for 25 years, and, with others, was responsible for organizing Arkansas’s Massage Research Association which celebrates is 25th Anniversary this year. As a Master Massage Therapist, she has a wealth of compassionate insight. Besides massage and energy work she offers Digestive Health Assessments, Lymph Decongestion and Colon Hydrotherapy. Read more about Alexa and Eureka!! Massage services at www.eurekamassage.com. Eureka Massage Center is a cooperative of four massage therapists who bring experience, intuition and a variety of techniques to the (massage) table: Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology and more. They offer

couples’ massage, facials and steam; and can accommodate up to four people at one time in a comfortable, private setting. They’re open all year by appointment. Ask about the Travelers’ Delight after your long drive! Mimi Vail, of Focus Massage believes one of the main reasons people need massage is because they’re emotionally drained by everyday stress. “Having someone gently or even deeply manipulate the muscles affects all systems of the body and allows the person to relax emotionally as well as physically. I think this dropping of stress creates a feeling of well-being,” Mimi said. The various modalities she offers are always done mindfully to dissolve emotional as well as muscular tensions. Carol Brown Massage Therapy features therapeutic massage/body work (Swedish massage, deep tissue, reflexology, neuromuscular massage, trigger point and other techniques) for relief of injury, pain, and chronic stress to aid the body’s natural healing response. She also offers The Mobile Masseuse — a traveling chair or table massage for your special events. It’s also a treat for co-workers, employees and friends! Carol is known for her professional care in a private, relaxed setting for couples and individuals.

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Health Works Massage & Reflexology Center also offers spa packages, reflexology, aromatherapy and energy work. Owners Scott and Bree Donna Thompson, Master Massage Therapists, are joined by several of Eureka’s best massage therapists at Health Works. They also offer a menu of add-ons such as foot massage, roller table, steam cabinet, aromatherapy and take-home salts to your regular massage. + See ads below for location and contact information, and see websites for more.

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m NIGHTLIFE and socializing

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? You’re

m Chelsea’s Corner Café –

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Chelsea’s

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.” +

Off Center and Right On!

Corner Café and Bar is located “slightly off Center” at the corner at 10 Mountain Street. It’s reputed to be a place where the misfits fit in tight, probably because it’s one of the most unique watering holes in Eureka Springs, but the reality is – everyone fits in anytime! From lunch at the upstairs Café to late night entertainment downstairs, Chelsea’s rocks seven days a week with great food and libations, not to mention the excellent live entertainment on tap most nights. Chelsea’s is also a smoke free (smoking on outdoor patio only) and family friendly environment. Kids under 21 are welcome until 9 p.m. From specialty cocktails to a fine selection of beers on tap, you’ll find your favorite at the full service (and very affordable) bar located on the lower level with a large stage and dancing and seating areas. There’s also balcony seating with a good view of the stage. Meander outdoors and you’ll find a patio on the lower level and two decks on the upper level with comfy space for dining and socializing, day or night. Upstairs is Chelsea’s Café, noted for its award-winning specialty pizza – just one item on a surprisingly large menu. Not a pizza fan? Choose from an assortment of calzones and strombolis (big enough to share), try one of five kinds of Philly cheese steaks (or build your own), or go for one of three versions of Big Nachos, half-pound build-your-own burgers, or a choice of gyros. There are also salads and platters of the garden, Greek, Middle Eastern and Mexican persuasion; plus appetizers and drinks. There are 16 specialty pizzas lavished with fresh toppings adorning an herbed pizza crust that’s handmade daily and baked in a stone oven. Choices range from Cordon Bleu to White Cheese and Spinach/Mushroom to Pesto, Gyro, Mexicali, Chicken BLT, Meat Lovers and more; plus local favorites like the Freakin Eurekan. The dough for the crust is so good the chef was long ago persuaded to use it to make garlic knots, which you can order with a delicious red sauce for dipping. Great with a cold beer! The best part is, you can eat in the café or just order there and have anything on the menu delivered to you in the bar or out on the deck until 10 p.m. (midnight on Friday and Saturday). And if you’re reading this in your hotel and we made you hungry – good news – they deliver! Here’s a sampling of May’s entertainment. The Café opens at noon daily and closes at 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, midnight on Friday See www.chelseascafeeureka.com for updates. and Saturday, and 10 p.m. on Sunday. Chelsea’s Bar opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 2 a.m. May Friday, 1 – Mud Hawk Saturday, 2 – Hosty Duo Friday – Saturday and at midnight on Sunday. Monday, 4 – SprUngbilly For menu information or orders call the Café Tuesday, 5 – Open Mic! (479) 253-8231. For the music lineup or other Thursday, 7 – Brian Martin information call Chelsea’s Bar at (479) 253- Friday, 8 – The Squarshers 6723. There’s a menu, entertainment schedule and more at www.chelseascafeeureka.com. On All shows begin at 9:30 p.m. + Facebook, find Chelsea’s corner Café and Bar for updates. +

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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) 253-7020 Eureka Springs Ale House, 426 West Van Buren (US 62W), the first nanobrewery in Eureka Springs. 12 taps offer craft lagers, ales and a crisp, cold cider. Stop in for a hearty quaff and tasty menu options: Shrooms, build-your-own burgers, sandwiches, bacon jam, deep fried alligator and more. Large deck. Kids welcome. Thursday through Monday, noon – 9 p.m. See www.eurekaspringsalehouse.com or Eureka Springs Alehouse on Facebook for menu, live music and current taps. (479) 363-6039 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 Legends Saloon, 105 E. Van Buren, is a full service bar and restaurant formerly known as The Lumberyard. Great food, full bar and DJ Karaoke or live music with a large dance floor. Weekly Texas Hold ‘Em (Sunday) and Pool (Tuesday) tournaments. Great place for large parties, plenty of parking. (479) 253-2500 Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards, Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street. One of downtown’s favorite “21 and over” gathering spots. Located on the 6th floor of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel.  Pool, great views, extensive bar. (479) 253-7837 Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, next to Booze Brothers Liquor, serves only Arkansas craft beers on tap for your sampling experience. Choose 4 oz. or 16 oz. pours of your favorite style beer or try something new! Taps rotate and feature seasonal beers from local breweries. Come try a sip of Arkansas. You can have food delivered here from a choice of five local eateries. Open Monday – Thursday, 1 – 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 1 – 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 9 p.m. (479) 244-6922. Pied Piper Pub/Cathouse Lounge, 82 Armstrong Street, is famous for their Reubens, fish & chips, burgers, and Irish dishes! The Corn Beef and Cabbage is just

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

Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren. Good service, casual food in a fun atmosphere. The tavern side has live music on the weekends, full bar. www. rowdybeaver.com (479) 253 - 8544 The Balcony Restaurant in Basin Park Hotel is another spot where the family can dine to live music. Friday through Sunday evenings there is live acoustic music at 5 p.m., with noon shows added on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.basinpark.com (479) 253-7837 The New Delhi Café & Patio, 2 N. Main. The New Delhi Café on Main Street has live music every weekend, offering a great mix of local and visiting bands. With three decks you can sit as close or far away as you like. The restaurant/bar indoors is smoke free. thenewdelhicafe.com (479) 253-2525 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. Billed as the place for ‘wine, cheese and conversation.’ “An extensive, cutting edge wine and beer list that will transport you to faraway lands,” says a Yelp review.  Smoke free. Appetizer menu with wine pairings, live music every Friday from 5–8 p.m. www.eurekastonehouse.com (479) 3636411 +

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