ES Independent Fun Guide November 2014 by Eureka Springs Independent

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

Welcome to

Vol. 3 No. 3

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!

www.independentfunguide.com

Santa’s “other” workshop

Story ideas and information for Independent Fun Guide can be emailed to newsdesk@eurekaspringsindependent.com.

ep, our friend St. Nick has been spying on Eureka Springs for quite some time. Why? Not to find out who’s naughty or nice, though we’re sure he got an eyeful; no, it’s because the elves got fed up trying to make things to please everyone on his list and Santa’s been scoping out our amazing shops and galleries for handmade, one-of-a-kind treasures to fill the bill. So, if you happen to see a number of small folk in pointy hats around town carrying lots of boxes and bags, it’s because Santa sent the elves on a shopping spree to avoid a rebellion at the North Pole. The Jolly Gent discovered a great way to lighten the load in his sleigh, too. For music lovers, he’ll be tucking in tickets to holiday concerts – and foodies will get gift certificates they can use any time at our exceptional restaurants. There will be plenty of gift certificates to be exchanged for exciting handcrafted pieces and works of art from shops and galleries, too. And that made the elves a little nervous about having jobs to go back to in Santa’s workshop, so they suggested adding certificates folks could redeem almost any time of year for things the elves couldn’t make – like tickets to attractions such as the Passion Play and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, or for trail rides, lake excursions, zip-lining and such. At last, from inexpensive stocking stuffers to big-ticket items, Santa and the elves could finally please everyone! We’ve even put some of their favorite finds in these pages to give you some ideas for an extraordinary holiday. +

Play, shop and relax in

lso just outside of town is the Eureka Springs West area, with gorgeous retreat facilities, cabins, cottages, attractions, lake activities and things to do. It’s the perfect place for a romantic getaway, group meetings and more. Take a few minutes to explore it all at www.eurekaspringswest.com. +

EUREKA SPRINGS

WEST

www.independentfunguide.com

Chief Whipping Post C.D. White Hitching Posts Eric Studer | Kenzie Doss Post Haste Mary Pat Boian Post-er Boy Jeremiah ‘Bullfrog’ Alvarado-Owens Post-partum D(sigh)n Perlinda Pettigrew-Owens Post-ographers Jay Vrecenak, Richard Quick Post-it Notes: Event submissions, reviews and contests newsdesk@eurekaspringsindependent.com | 479.253.6101 Advertising Sales 479.253.6101 | ads.indie@gmail.com Advertising Deadline is approximately the 2nd of each month.

Please RECYCLE

Independent Fun Guide is a special publication to Eureka Springs Independent and is published 10 times a year.

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

On the cover ...

Ready, set, GO... 7

Café Roulant

Food & Wine Weekend

Veterans’ Day Weekend

Meals on Wheels goes glam

Wear your stretchy clothes

Honoring vets and active military

10, 11 Art & Galleries Shoppers’ paradise

12 Holiday Tour of Homes

Mind your manors

it ’t wa I can et to to g eka! Eur

13 Sweet Treats Tour & Snow Train Village Let your inner child out

ichard Quick took our cover photo of June Hegedus and June Owen during last year’s Christmas Parade. The two Junes have been friends and favorite subjects of his for several years. They’re a colorful and familiar sight at events large and small, and seem to be up for anything – capturing the true spirit of Eureka Springs. The Junes create their own colorful, flamboyant costumes to reflect the era, style or season of each of the many events they attend throughout the year, and have appeared as everything from flappers to two Marie Antoinettes. These cheerful ladies create a bright spot wherever they go, proving life can be fun at any age. Photographer Richard Quick, a long time resident of Eureka Springs, has been documenting parades, festivals and performances as well as the landmarks and beautiful scenery of the area for almost 15 years. He has also documented the characters of Eureka Springs in their natural habitat, capturing the city’s familiar faces in stunning revelations. “I love to capture a moment that expresses something of a person’s character or inner spirit,” Richard commented. “Souls can’t really be captured, but one can get a glimpse if the timing is right.” Richard and his wife, Pam, moved to Eureka Springs from Houston in 1980 and have been enriching our lives ever since. See more of his storytelling photographs of local people and scenes as well as stunning shots from around the globe at Quicksilver Gallery on Spring Street, online at www.rquickphotography.com or on www.facebook.com/richard.quick.98. +

16, 17 Holiday Concerts & Shows

Traditions and surprises

20 Out of the (big) Box

Gifts you can only find in Eureka

24 Nightlife

Holiday spirits

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

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

Meals on Wheels on a whole ‘nother level Another unique gift idea – a ticket to ride and dine!

afé Roulant (say roo-lon) is French for salad, bread and a choice of homemade dessert. rolling café. The first dining trolley in And, if you were wondering, your dinner Arkansas, it’s fashioned from a Eureka doesn’t tour the table while you tour Eureka Springs city trolley, so every table has a view of Springs. Specially weighted stem-less glasses and historic Eureka Springs! non-skid table pads keep everything in place. Taking the idea from horse drawn gypsy Reservations are required, and must be made wagons and double decker dinner buses used in parts at least an hour in advance, as seating is limited! of Europe and Asia, Café Roulant offers the best of Dinner tours are $49 per person. Café Roulant is dining and touring in one elegant package. The Café available for weddings, private charters, parties and leaves Pine Mountain Village every Saturday at 6 two-hour tours by previous arrangement at info@ p.m. and tours Eureka Springs while you enjoy the rollingcafe.com. Gift certificates available! + sights and a sumptuous three-course dinner. Dinner tours on other nights as well as brunch/lunch tours for groups can be added by request and if bookings require. In December, the special Dinner and Lights tour will certainly put you in the Christmas spirit! Each intimate Beef bourguignon with gratin dauphinoise potatoes dining experience offers and fresh vegetables. something new because Café Grilled Salmon smothered in a lobster butter sauce, Roulant has partnered with with rice and fresh local vegetables. several fine dining restaurants 6oz KC Strip, grilled to perfection, finished with a bourbon whiskey sauce, mushrooms, mashed to create exclusive menu items. potatoes and sautéed greens. Dinner includes a beverage, Chicken Piccata with lemon caper sauce over garlic mashed potatoes, grilled fresh vegetables. Grilled local pork chop with Frangelico demi, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and farmers’market vegetables A Most Delightful Evening! Linguini Concatte with fresh local tomatoes, basil, 5 of 5 stars olive oil and garlic sauce

Sample menu items

A bit different … riding a trolley that is a fine dining experience. The food was absolutely wonderful and presented beautifully. It was romantic to see the lights of this charming town at night all while enjoying a delicious dinner. The staff was excellent, and most attentive. It is unique, and what makes the town of Eureka a destination is that you won’t find this anywhere else. I highly recommend dinner on the trolley.

Served with seasonal farmers’ market green salad and choice of homemade desserts like New York style sour cream cheesecake with fruit topping, brownie raspberry swirl cake or white buttermilk coconut cake with lemon curd filling Feel free to bring a bottle of your choice of adult beverage, and enjoy!

Alda E, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tripadvisor

Make reservations online at www.rollingcafe.com, and check out Café Roulant USA on Facebook for the day’s menu. www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Eureka Springs Food and Wine Weekend

A tasty tour of Eureka Springs’ award-winning restaurants and eateries

avor the flavor of exceptional dishes and extraordinary wine pairings during Eureka Springs’ Food and Wine Weekend with special event menus from a sixcourse meal with well chosen wine pairings to a flight of wines. The list below is just a sample, so be sure to check eurekaspringsfoodandwine.com before planning your culinary tour. Your favorite restaurant may have been added!

Thursday, Nov. 6 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street, begins the weekend appropriately with a “Merlot-off” of two Merlot flights with cheese pairings from 1 – 10 p.m. The “Merlot-Off” repeats on Friday and Saturday. See The Stone House page on Facebook for more. (479) 363-6411 At the Crescent Hotel’s 1886 Steakhouse, 75 Prospect, a presentation on unlocking the basic secrets to food and wine pairing will be made from 4 – 4:30 p.m. $10 per person or free for registered hotel guests. From 5 – 9 p.m. the featured pairing, the Crescent Stack (Pan fried polenta, crab cake, 5-oz. filet with hollandaise) will be served with a premium flight of wines from their award-winning cellar. (877) 342-9766 The Grand Taverne Restaurant in the Grand Central Hotel, 37 N. Main, is offering special gourmet cuisine from award-winning chef, David Gilderson, perfectly paired select wines from 5 – 9 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday. Unforgettable cuisine with elegant presentations creates a memorable upscale dining. Check the website above for menu. (800) 344-6050 for reservations. DeVito’s of Eureka Springs, 5 Center St., will offer special meals and wine flights in addition to their regular menu from Thursday through Saturday. (479) 253-6807 The Cottage Inn, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62 W), presents The Cottage Inn Dinner from 5 – 8 p.m. There will be a different menu each night. Reservations only (479) 253-5282. $65 per person, tax and gratuity included. www.cottageinneurekaspgs.com Friday, Nov. 7 Balcony Bar at the Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring St., will feature Elk Burger Sliders topped with bourbon caramelized onions served with pickles and chips, $10.99, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. www. basinpark.com/balconybarrestaurant.shtml Crescent Hotel Skybar, 75 Prospect, offers special pricing on authentic Margherita Pizza and select wines by the glass all day in the Skybar. (877) 342-9766 The Cottage Inn, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62 W), presents The Cottage Inn Dinner from 5 – 8 p.m. Reservations only (479) 253-5282. $65 per person, tax and gratuity included. www.cottageinneurekaspgs. com Saturday, Nov. 8 Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room, 75 Prospect, serves a “Say Cheese!” Sunday Brunch from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Experience a sampling of

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

cheeses and wines from around the world at this interactive, educational addition to the Crescent’s sumptuous brunch. $24.95 per person. Reservations please, (479) 253-9652. The Cottage Inn, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62 W), presents The Cottage Inn Dinner from 5 – 8 p.m. Reservations only (479) 253-5282. $65 per person, tax and gratuity included. www.cottageinneurekaspgs.com Saturday also includes a few food lovers’ celebrations outside the dining room: Cuisine Karen Culinary Class: Take a hands-on culinary class and learn to make classic French dishes. Cuisine Karen will offer a hands-on cooking class at her Provençal-style home at 10 Woolridge. Make and enjoy traditional boeuf bourguignon with locally-raised beef, light & creamy milk-free mashed potatoes, and flourless chocolate almond cake with chocolate glazing. Cost is $45 per person; class hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For location and more information see www.cuisinekaren.com or phone (479) 253-7461. Fresh Harvest in Pine Mountain Village (US 62E) is offering complimentary tasting tours of their amazing variety of olive oils and balsamics; and will also be hosting a book signing from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Healthy Options for Everyday by Sheila Reese, Casey Sams and Kim Duhamel. Samples of the recipes will be available throughout the day. So come taste, learn about the differences in olive oil and balsamic vinegars, and get a signed copy of this fantastic new cookbook! (479) 253-6247 www.freshharvest.co Sunday, Nov. 9 The Cottage Inn, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62 W), presents The Cottage Inn Dinner from 5 – 8 p.m. Reservations only (479) 253-5282. $65 per person, tax and gratuity included. www.cottageinneurekaspgs. com. + As new events, venues and menus are added, they will be posted at www. eurekaspringsfoodandwine.com or www.facebook.com/eurekaspringsfoodwinefestival so be sure to check for prices, updates and changes before finalizing your plans!

www.independentfunguide.com

6th Annual Veterans’ Weekend and Parade

aturday, Nov. 8: Bikers’ Treasure Hunt, 11 a.m., Angler’s Pub and Grill, US 62W. Technically, you can join the hunt in any kind of vehicle – car, van, truck, horse, buggy, or bicycle. Entry fee $10 per person. Call Kevin (815) 2101935 for more info. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9: 3rd Annual Veterans’ Art Show/ Sale and Silent Auction Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, City Auditorium. Art by vets as well as work by non-vets honoring vets, military, peace, patriotism, etc. During the show there will be a silent auction of art, merchandise, gift certificates and more – all to honor and support our veterans. Monday, Nov. 10: 3rd Annual Bragging Rights Hamburger Cook Off, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Out at Pine Mountain Village on 62E, you can sample all the best burgers around for only $5, and vote for your favorite. Competing restaurants and grill cooks, as well as individuals who think they have a special way with a burger,

will vie for trophies and bragging rights. Proceeds support the American Legion’s community services. Marine Corps Birthday Ball, (for all veterans) 5:30 p.m., Grub and Pub on Van Buren (US 62). Help the Marines celebrate their birthday with an evening of food, fun and dancing. This ball is “Eureka Style,” which means fancy dress is optional. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Eureka Springs Veterans’ Day Parade 10 a.m. The weekend celebration ends Monday with the parade followed by a Gun Salute, Taps and a meet-and-greet. The parade is open to floats, walkers, horses, motorcycles, bands, singers and anything honoring our veterans. If you can’t be in it, come watch and honor our vets and active military. Gun Salute at 11:11 a.m. at the Pied Piper Pub on S. Main will be followed by the Meet and Greet with food from area restaurants. Be sure to check the Facebook page “Eureka Springs Veterans Day Parade” for updates and changes. (479) 253-2519 or (580) 399-5887 +

www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Artists & Galleries This month’s featured galleries …

Quicksilver Gallery

has been offering American-made art and fine crafts since 1991. Our two levels at 73 Spring Street feature the work of more than 120 local, regional and nationally-known artists. But Quicksilver is not just a hand-crafted gallery, it’s also a hands-on gallery. Visitors are encouraged to touch, pick up or try on the beautiful art presented. While in town, you’re invited to explore the gallery

Eureka Fine Art Gallery,

formerly on Main Street, has relocated to #2 Pine Street at the corner of Spring

Independent FUN GUIDE

‘T

is the season to explore our many art galleries and shops chock full of hand made work from jewelry to blown and fused glass, turned wood, fabric art, photography, prints, original paintings and beyond. There’s nothing more special than finding a gift that’s a perfect match for someone you know, one that touches the spirit because someone created it with spirit. And don’t let the word “gallery” scare your pocketbook – there’s usually something wonderful for every budget!

and discover the wide variety of artist-made jewelry and unique art including one-of-a-kind wall tapestries, wildlife water colors, photographs, limited-edition prints, pottery in a variety of shapes and glazes, numerous pieces in wood, metal and glass, copper or hand-cut silk mobiles, and some phenomenal musical instruments you have to play to appreciate! If you’re taking the trolley, the Red Route passes

and Pine, near the Post Office. The gallery features the work of its 8 owner-artists and two associates and continues its

November/December 2014

right in front of the gallery, and stops 82 and 83 are just a short walk away. Quicksilver is open every day at 9:30 a.m. until at least 5:30 p.m. During the Second Saturday Gallery Strolls Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, Quicksilver, along with several other fine galleries, will stay open later for your shopping pleasure and will be serving complimentary snacks and beverages.

mission of promoting the artists of Eureka Springs. One or more of the artists can be found there on any given day. Some artists produce artwork while there, an added attraction to enjoy. The gallery has seating that allows patrons to relax and enjoy the art; and the artists are always ready with a warm reception and answers to any questions about the fine art. There is a wide variety of artwork on view including paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, woodcarving, wood turned bowls and jewelry. Take some time to browse – there’s sure to be something spectacular for holiday giving that will take a loved one’s breath away and make you the season’s favorite Santa. Special exhibits are planned for each month and artists’ receptions are held during second Saturday Gallery Strolls

www.independentfunguide.com

through November from 6 – 9 p.m. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. www.eurekafineartgallery.com (479) 363-6000. +

Holiday gifts to enjoy for generations ... Create a personal gallery stroll

Gallery Strolls for November/December Second Saturday, Nov. 8

Eureka Fine Art Gallery will feature Barbara Robinson’s new autumn landscape paintings. The gallery has moved from the Main St. location to 2 Pine Street (corner of Pine and Spring). Barbara’s website is www.asoulfulpainter. com Come meet her at a reception for the artist from 6 – 9 p.m. (479) 363-6000.

Eureka Thyme will highlight the cutting board art of Norm Friar in celebration of Food and Wine Weekend. Norm will explain how these beautiful boards are created from locally grown ash, cherry and black walnut. Dense hardwoods have smaller cell structures that reduce the ability of bacteria to thrive on them. The massive thickness means they can be resurfaced for many decades. But, with the unique artistic design of these boards there’s another reason everybody prefers them – their absolute depth of beauty. Visit with Norm between 1 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. at 19 Spring Street. At the Jewel Box, Silversmith Wayne Schmidt paired the luster of silver with the rich tones of turquoise for his show. American Turquoise, December’s birthstone, is a copper based mineral primarily found in the southwest, Colorado and Nevada. Imagine our surprise to find turquoise stones from Arkansas! They come from several small deposits mined in the Ouachita Mountains. Come see this unique stone at The Jewel Box, 40 Spring Street. Reception for the Artist from 6 – 9 p.m. Sale starts November 28! The Norberta Philbrook Gallery celebrates Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend with the introduction of artist Stephanie Green. DeVito’s of Eureka Springs host works from Green’s Living Water series. This series features the reflected forms and compositional elements of water. Originally created in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil

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!

spill, the series has evolved with the realization that water not only gives and sustains life, but also contains it. Stephanie has exhibited across the country and now calls Northwest Arkansas home. Her work will be exhibited locally at Norberta Philbrook Gallery, 34 N. Main Street, and DeVito’s of Eureka Springs, 5 Center Street. norbertaphilbrookgallery. com, Stephanie greenart.com

Second Saturday, Dec. 13

Eureka Fine Art Gallery will feature two new paintings by landscape artist, Ernie Kilman. Ernie’s website is www.kingsriveroutfitters.com. (479) 363-6000. Eureka Thyme hosts Betty Johnson, who will debut new paintings and answer questions about where she gets the inspiration for her fun-loving paintings of dogs. Betty has always loved animals and painting, and when she decided to combine the two she had a hit! Visit with Betty between 1 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. and enjoy some holiday cheer at 19 Spring Street. The Jewel Box is hosting a holiday celebration with refreshments from 6 – 9 p.m. Come meet some Jewel Box artisans and shop Sale Specials throughout the store at 40 Spring Street. The Jewel box is open daily from 10 – 5 p.m. +

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. 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

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is an old fashioned treat

or three decades homeowners in our Victorian village have invited visitors inside historic residences to share the joys of the holiday season. The tradition continues Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 – 8 p.m., when the Eureka Springs Preservation Society hosts the 32nd Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes. Ten locations are included in this year’s tour, providing a glimpse of a bygone era. All stops on the self-guided tour will be lavishly decorated for the season with Victorian attired docents at each site to relate the history of each home. Each residence offers an opportunity to revisit the grandeur of the graceful Victorian era and its unique, enchanting homes. Visitors will be treated to choir and band music, carolers in the streets, refreshments and merriment. Elegant ladies adorned in their finery and dapper gentlemen dressed in tails and ties stroll through one of the largest historical districts in the country. How does the tour work? Each guest will receive an official Tour Guidebook at ticket pickup. The address of each site is included in the Guidebook and clearly marked on a map. You can start at any home and tour at your own pace. Allow two to three hours to enjoy the experience. Restrooms are available at St. James Episcopal Church, along with refreshments and entertainment.

Independent FUN GUIDE

Getting around Because parking is very limited in the tour area, it’s easiest to park at the Transit Center or Planer Hill Parking lot and catch the RED Trolley. Trolley stops are marked, and the trolley will pick up and drop off at stops # 88, 90, 91, 92 and 93 along the home tour route. Be kind to your feet and wear comfortable, rubber soled walking shoes as there may be steps, stairs and inclines. This year’s tour loops from Spring Street to Lookout Circle, Prospect, Linwood and Ridgeway Streets. What style are the homes on the tour? You’ll tour homes from the late 1800s to the fabulous 1950s and beyond. Included is The Rosalie, “The Prettiest & Fanciest Home On The Boulevard.” Built in the 1880s, this was the first brick home in Eureka Springs. You’ll see homes spanning architectural eras from Victorian to classic 1900 four square, two that had brief lives as restaurants in the 1930s and ‘80s, and a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Usonian from the fabulous ‘50s. It’s a trip through time held together by the tradition of Christmas! Tickets Advance tickets are $15 at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, 516 Pine Mountain Village Circle. Tickets on tour day will be $20. Children under 12, free. See eurekaspringspreservationsociety.org or phone (479) 253-8737. +

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

Holiday G

et in the Christmas spirit with a tasty tour of eight beautifully decorated bed and breakfast inns on Saturday, Dec. 13. Sample some of the delicious treats that make these inns outstanding, and take home some recipes and decorating ideas, too. Enjoy a sampling of favorite treat recipes and get a stamp for the contest at each location. All ticket holders will also have eight chances to win one of three $100 lodging gift certificates! Tour hours are 1 – 6 p.m., tickets are $20 per person

Sweet Treats Tour Dec. 13 A taste of the holidays to take home with you at any of the participating Inns listed below – or free when included in package deals found at relaxeureka.com (click ‘Packages,’ then ‘Sweet Treats Tour’). Only 250 tickets will be issued this year, and are available in advance from participating inns listed below and on the website. This is a self-guided tour (maps provided) so you can visit the inns and innkeepers at your leisure. All bed and breakfasts are on or close to trolley routes. Parking at each inn will be limited, so enjoy the city sights while you ride the trolley!

Enter the give-away contest up to eight times for a chance to win one of the three gift certificates to be drawn after the Sweet Treats Tour has ended. Winners will each receive a gift certificate for $100 toward a stay at any of the tour’s participating inns. Participating inns include Heartstone Inn & Cottages, Red Bud Manor, Rock Cottage Gardens, 5 Ojo Inn, Crescent Cottage Inn, Ridgeway House, Main Street Inn and Arsenic & Old Lace Inn. For more information, phone (800) 656-6734 toll free or (479) 253-8916. Maps and details at www.relaxeureka.com. +

Railway through time – The Snow Train Village is back!

anta’s elves set up the largest privately owned tiny Village in the United States right here in Eureka Springs to provide your family with holiday wonder. Come see the intricate detail of little shops lit up for the holidays and imagine a carefree tour through this sweet, snowy village from Saturday, Nov. 15 through Tuesday, Dec. 23. The exhibit has more than 300 buildings set in 1930’s to 1950’s small town America. Running through the countryside and town are three Lionel 0 scale trains, a Lionel 0 scale trolley, and a Polar Express train. Open from 5 – 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sundays – with additional days and hours in December – this mini-attraction will truly delight everyone. This year, the Snow Train Village has a new home in the Gaskins Switch shopping mall at 2051 US 62E, and is hosted by Larry and Cathy Handley, owners of the display. Admission is $5 adults, $2 children, and helps support the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. For details, call (479) 253-9417 or email info@ eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org. +

www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

November & December Events at a November

7, 8 Senior Follies, 7 p.m. – Holiday Island Clubhouse

Ballroom, Holiday Island Drive. A hilarious comedy by Billy St. John presented by the Holiday Island Theater Guild, $10 per ticket by calling (479) 253-5185.

7-9 Porsche weekend in Eureka! through downtown at 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 8

Parade rolls

8 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll – Gallery shows, artist receptions. Details on p. 11

8 – 11 Veterans’ Day Weekend

– You’re the judge at the Burger Cook-off featuring lots of fine restaurants and burger cooks. Art Show, military ball and more. Schedule on. p. 9

10 Eureka House Concert

– Features singer/ songwriter Jonathan Byrd. Potluck meet-n- greet at 6 p.m., music at 7. White church building, 17 Elk St., $15 at the door. (479) 244-0123.

Considered a perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls follows Salvation Army crusaders and high rollers from Times Square to Havana and back. Tickets $10 adult, $5 student at the door, at Community First Bank, or by phone (870) 480-6464. Parking after 5 p.m. is free.

– Gift ideas abound in this indoor arts and crafts marketplace with 4,000 square feet of quality crafts! Browse and shop fiber arts, quilting, jewelry, woodcraft, original arts, photography, specialty foods, needle arts and more. Free admission and parking. (479) 363-6416. Details on p. 20

The Ozarks Chorale featuring Northwest Arkansas’s premier ensemble, Naturally Brass. Tickets $10 via (479) 253-8369 or at the door. (Seating limited, advance tickets recommended.) See p. 16

items in the poster display windows on the auditorium, choose a window and fill out an entry form to estimate the total value of all the prizes in that window. The closest guess will win everything in that window!

16 Classic Movie Night

December 1 – 31

Casablanca, 7 p.m. Admission $3

Independent FUN GUIDE

at the auditorium features

– 12 p.m., Lake Leatherwood City Park (off US 62W). – A 5K and one-mile trail run/walk for ages 11 – senior. Burn some calories before you eat Thanksgiving dinner and help support the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department. Details and registration at www. turkeytrotar.com.

28 Santa in Basin Park, 5 p.m. – Climb

Free two-hour parking at metered spots on Main Street and Spring Street!

Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest – The 27 garden area at the Crescent Hotel atop Crescent Mountain Don Gammie will be illuminated with more than two-dozen Christmas trees Turkey Trot, 8:30 a.m. decorated by local charities. Stroll the forest and vote for your

Wizard of Paws, the 34th Annual Doggie Style Show, 5:30 p.m.,

Saturday matinee, city auditorium – Enjoy favorite show tunes as a “Bushel and a Peck” of Berryville High School choir students “Can Do” in this production of Guys and Dolls Jr.

Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. – On Small Business Saturday you have a chance to view 40 booths of the region’s most gifted artists, jewelers and craftspeople. Admission is 2 non-perishable food items or $3 to benefit the Flint Street Food pantry. Gifts in all price ranges. See Handmade Holidays on p. 20

18th Annual“Sounds Of The Season” Nov. 29 – Dec. 15 Concert, 4 p.m., Holiday Island Clubhouse, Holiday Island Drive. – ‘Tis the season for festive perennial favorites sung by Win A Window Contest, City Auditorium – View

duty and veteran military. See p. 9.

14, 15 Guys And Dolls Jr., 7 p.m. both nights, plus 2 p.m.

grounds. An illuminated drive-through display celebrates Christmas and the birth of Christ in this beautiful setting. Bring the family! Donation. Toll free (800) 882-7529

15 29 Holiday Island Handcrafted, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Eureka Springs Art Bazaar, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 4 Parkcliff Drive, Holiday Island.

11 Veterans’ Day Parade, 10 a.m. – Honor our active

Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. – Runway show from Oz and super auction are featured at this favorite event. Open 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar at 6, live auction at 7. Tickets $15 in advance at www. goodshepherd-hs.org, $20 at door. Benefits Good Shepherd Humane Shelter.

28, 29 Light of the World, 6 – 8 p.m., Great Passion Play

on St. Nick’s lap and whisper your wish list into his fuzzy white beard. There’ll be a festive crowd in the park down on Spring St. Call 800-6EUREKA or visit www. eurekaspringschamber.com for details.

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

favorite with a dollar bill for charity. Free admission. See p. 17

4 48th St. James Episcopal Silver Tea, 1:30 –

3:30 p.m., Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom – A festive social afternoon, with an abundance of homemade savory and sweet holiday treats, coffee and tea included. Cash bar. Admission at the door by donation for the benefit of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

5 Eureka Springs Christmas Parade,“Light the World,” 6 p.m. – Floats, walkers, bands and

thousands of lights illuminate the night through downtown Eureka Springs. This parade is our biggest and most colorful! A must-see for the kids! Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s “Party in the Park” begins in Basin Park right after the parade ends, so hang out and enjoy the merriment!

5, 6 Light of the World, 6 – 8 p.m., Great Passion Play

a Glance grounds. An illuminated drive-through display celebrates Christmas and the birth of Christ in this beautiful setting. Bring the family! Donation. Toll free (800) 882-7529

and some surprises! Tickets are $10 at the door, or by calling (417) 271-0456. See p. 16

8th Annual Sweet Treats Tour, 1 – 6 p.m. – Self-

guided tour of eight bed and breakfast inns serving treats from their kitchens. Recipes to take home! www.relaxeureka.com See p. 13

12, 13 6 Illuminated Springs Stroll, 5 – 8 p.m., Sweet Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s Spring to Grotto Spring – A guided tour with refreshments, Ozarks Chorale Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., “porch stops with locals” and bonfires. Learn about the springs city auditorium. – A program of seasonal melodies from this Holiday Fun Downtown and hear some famous Eureka stories. Tours leave every hour outstanding 40-voice choir, plus special regional and national 1 – 3 p.m. – Rockin’ Around the Christmas from 5 – 8 p.m. Tickets $15 on the day of the tour at Basin Park guest musicians. Concert concludes with the Hallelujah Chorus Tree with games, Christmas tunes, crafts and photos with and Sweet Spring, and on www.EurekaSpringsDowntown. Community Sing. Tickets at the door $10, students with ID free. Santa in Basin Park.

3 p.m. 5 p.m. – Living Windows. Downtown shop windows come to life with holiday characters!

Christmas Forest Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m.

Crescent Hotel – The hotel garden bursts into bright colors for the holidays. See p. 17.

Holiday Tour of Homes, 3 – 8 p.m. The Eureka

Springs Preservation Society’s annual self-guided tour of Christmas Past with homes decorated for the holidays. $15 in advance at the Chamber of Commerce in Pine Mountain Village, $20 day of tour. (478) 253-8737. See p. 12

See www.theozarkschorale.org, (479) 366-4996. See p. 16

com after Nov. 15. Please check for updates and routes.

Light of the World, 6 – 8 p.m., Great Passion Play 14 grounds. An illuminated drive-through display celebrates Christmas Traditions Christmas and the birth of Christ in this beautiful setting. Bring the family and experience the Light! Toll free (800) 882-7529. Donation.

13 Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s 14 – 23 Eureka Springs on Sale! Many hotels and shops Holiday Fun Downtown offer 50 percent off. Make room in the trunk! 1 – 3 p.m. – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with games, Christmas tunes, crafts and photos with 18 – 20 (2 p.m. matinee Dec. 21) Santa in Basin Park. A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m., Main Stage Community Arts Center, 67 N. Main – A fully costumed staged reading of Dickens’ famous tale in the new 125-seat black box theatre/exhibition hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a preshow at 6:30 and A Christmas Carol at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 - $20 depending on the night. See p. 17

John Two-Hawks Annual Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., city auditorium – Grammy nominated

Native American musician brings the magic, sacredness and mystery back to Christmas. Guests include dancers from Melonlight Studio and the Washington Jr. High Youth Choir $15 advance at www.johntwohawks.com or $20 at the door. Under 16 free. (479) 253-5826. Details on p. 16

7 Classic Movie Night features South Pacific at the city auditorium, 7 p.m. Admission $3

7 –14 14th Annual Christmas at the 1886 Crescent Hotel – An entire week of holiday music, fun and fare; from Santa’s Brunch to A Christmas Carol and Dickensian feast. www.christmasatthecrescent.com. Daily schedule p. 17

12 Christmas Traditions

with the Holiday Island Singers, 7 p.m., Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom, Holiday Island Drive – A festive choir of 35 voices brings holiday cheer

with the Holiday Island Singers, 2:30 p.m., Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom, Holiday Island Drive – A festive choir of 35 voices brings holiday cheer and some surprises! Tickets are $10 at the door, or by calling (417) 271-0456. See p. 16

Dec 19, 20 Light of the World, 6 – 8 p.m., Great Passion Play 3 p.m. 5 p.m. – Living Windows. Downtown shop windows come to life with holiday characters!

grounds. An illuminated drive-through display celebrates Christmas and the birth of Christ in this beautiful setting. Bring the family and experience the Light! Toll free (800) 882-7529. Donation.

28 Illuminate Eureka Springs Festival, Eureka Classic Movies presents Miracle on 34th 5 – 9 p.m. – We light up the town with luminaries from Planer Hill down to Basin Park. Warm up at bonfires and hot chocolate stands along the way and enjoy a choir at 6 p.m. Free holiday fun for the whole family! www. EurekaSpringsDowntown.com

2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll, 6 – 8 p.m. Details on p. 11. www.artofeureka.com

See Eureka Springs Fun Guide on Facebook

www.independentfunguide.com

Street – 7 p.m., city auditorium. Bring the kids! Admission $3

31 Happy New Year!

New Year with the Ariels, 8 p.m., Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom. $25 (877) 643-4972. New Year’s Eve Showcase Dinner, 7 – 11 p.m., Crescent Hotel 1886 Steakhouse with music from Swing and a Miss. Call for reservations (479) 253-9652.

or individual websites for updates to the above events

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Happy Musical Holidays! The hills of Eureka Springs are alive with music this season Saturday, Nov. 15 Sounds Of The Season Ring in the season with the 18th Annual “Sounds Of The Season,” concert just north of town in Holiday Island at 4 p.m. in the Holiday Island Clubhouse on Holiday Island Drive. The 40 voices of the Ozarks Chorale and the popular premier ensemble, Naturally Brass, will entertain you with a mix of favorites and holiday tunes sure to leave you in good spirits. Tickets are $10 by phoning (479) 253-8369 and at the door, if available. Seating is limited and advance tickets are recommended. Saturday, Dec. 6 John Two-Hawks Annual Christmas Concert Always a special treat, this concert features Grammy-nominated Native American musician John Two-Hawks and his guests, the Washington Jr. High Youth Choir from Bentonville, Ark., and Emma Anne and Ray Ulibarri, principal dancers with Melonlight Dance Studio. This fantastic Christmas concert will move your spirit and warm your heart. TwoHawks’ Native American flute music has been recognized around the globe. His haunting sound track for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and multiple recordings, including two Christmas albums, are available. Concert begins at 7 p.m. in the city

auditorium. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.johntwohawks.com or $20 at the door. Children 15 and under admitted free. Group Rates Available (10+) (479) 2535826. Friday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 14 Christmas Traditions The Holiday Island Singers have ramped up the traditional Christmas concert, with, well, traditions! This fun concert features the 35-voice choir plus special performers and an elegant Christmas waltz. As promised in its name, the concert will explore the origins of some cherished holiday traditions, and offer a few twists on old favorites as “The Twelve Days of Christmas” turns into “A Dozen Days of Christmas” (and you won’t believe what the gifts are). The concert begins at 7 p.m., in the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom, Holiday Island Drive. Tickets are $10 at the door, or in advance by calling (417) 271-0456. No charge for children under 16.

Don’t miss a spectacular program of holiday melodies from this outstanding 40-voice choir featuring two original pieces by accompanist, Ellen Foncannon; plus local and regional guest artists and a special appearance by nationally acclaimed Grammy-winning cellist, Sara Sant’Ambrogio. The evening concludes with the Hallelujah Chorus Community Sing, and

Saturday, Dec. 13 The Ozarks Chorale Christmas Concert This annual evening of seasonal music begins at 7 p.m. in the city auditorium.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Eureka Springs Into Music with Sara Sant’Ambrogio

John Two Hawks

Independent FUN GUIDE

all are welcome to participate. Tickets at the door $10, students with ID free. For more information, phone (479) 366-4996. +

Naturally Brass

Grammy award winning cellist, Sara Sant’Ambrogio, has performed around the globe with everyone from Sting to Rudolph Serkin and in every imaginable venue from the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall, both as a solo artist and with her acclaimed group, the Eroica Trio. She fell in love with Eureka Springs during a performance here in 2012 and is returning for a guest appearance with the Ozarks Chorale on Dec. 13, and to perform a special fundraising concert on Dec. 14. Spend a beautiful “Sunday with Sara” and enjoy an intimate concert in an elegant setting. Sara will also share her ideas for expanding Eureka Springs’ reputation as an arts destination with an annual Eureka Springs Into Music festival, bringing worldrenowned musicians to the auditorium and smaller venues around town, and educational programs to schools. Tickets will be limited for this festive fundraiser. Details will be posted by Nov. 15 to the Eureka Springs Into Music page on Facebook. Email esmusicfestival@gmail.com to be put on a notification list. +

Beth Withey, Director, Ozarks Chorale

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

A Christmas Carol

Scrooge is back! Dec. 18 – 20 (2 p.m. Matinee Dec. 21)

ou know the story, you’re seen the movie versions – Scrooge, Scrooged, Scrooge McDuck, the Muppets’ Christmas Carol – now come and hear the version that Charles Dickens wrote! The fully costumed production is a staged reading (the actors hold books, but move around the stage) marking the official opening of the 125-seat black box theatre/ exhibition hall at Main Stage Community Arts Center, 67 N. Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a pre-show at 6:30 and A Christmas Carol at 7 p.m. Sure, every city in the country does A Christmas Carol – it’s a great family event and exposes kids to live theatre and some real Dickens’ language – but our event is not just a play, it’s an interactive experience – Victorian style! “The play’s the thing” but it’s not all… Audiences are introduced to guests artists in a variety of disciplines at the pre-show, then invited to play games mentioned in the story at intermission and can choose to consume delicious seasonal delectables such as mulled wine, hot cider, fruitcake and mince pies. After the show is a social hour with time

to mingle and share the joy of the season. Don’t miss this inaugural season of a show intended to become an annual tradition and more extravagant every year. Tickets range from $10 - $20 depending on the night. Proceeds support the development of Main Stage, a 501 9c arts and educational Community Arts Center. For tickets see Main Stage Creative Community Center on Facebook. (213) 281-0660 +

Christmas at the Crescent Hotel

aturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. – Lighting of the Christmas Forest – More than 30 trees adorn the East Lawn, each decorated for a different charity. Vote for your favorite with a dollar bill! On Dec. 31, each tree’s ‘votes’ will be donated to that charity. Sunday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Santa Arrives at Santa’s Brunch! Bring a large appetite and a camera and enjoy a feast of holiday culinary delights while kids get a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap. Santa will be poised for photo ops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekdays Dec. 8 - 12 at noon – Lunchtime Concerts in the Crystal Ballroom with bands and/or singers and medleys of festive tunes. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. – Eureka

Springs Readers’ Theater presents a rousing adaptation of A Christmas Carol following a Dickensian-themed feast in the Crystal Ballroom. Reservations recommended. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the performance. Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Sounds of the Season with the Ozarks Chorale presents holiday musical styling from this popular vocal ensemble. Wines from one of the state’s largest wine cellars accompany a special “Tastes of The Holidays” menu. Saturday, Dec. 13 – “Spirited Wedding Celebration” in the Christmas Forest all day. + For costs and reservations see www. ChristmasattheCrescent.com. www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

vvv

DINING OUT

Restaurant Quick Reference Guide

HOLIDAY ISLAND

1 2 3 4

19 20 21 23 24 25 26

Where to eat ... Where to eat? There’s so many good choices! Hmmm. Where to eat ... Where to eat?

27 18 28 29 33

15 14 16 17

31 32 34

35 36

www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

16. Amigos 19. Angler’s Grill 33. Autumn Breeze 25. Bavarian Inn 15. Blarney Stone 34. Cafe Amore 26. Caribe 18. Casa Colina 39. Catfish Cabin 7. Chelsea’s 23. Cottage Inn 11. DeVito’s 21. Ermilio’s 10. Eureka Live 37. Forest Hill 6. Fresh 4. Gaskins Cabin 9. Grand Taverne 20. Horizon Lakeview Restaurant 2. Island Grill & Sports Bar 3. Island Pizza and Pub 29. La Familia 28. Legends 14. Local Flavor Cafe 38. Mei Li 30. Mountain Sushi 13. Mud Street Cafe 27. Myrtie Mae’s 12. New Delhi 22. Oscar’s Café 1. Ozark Kitchen 40. Roadhouse 24. Rowdy Beaver 32. Simply Scrumptious 8. Smiling Brook Cafe 5. 1886 Steakhouse 31. Sparky’s 17. StoneHouse 36. Sweet-n-Savory 35. Thai House |

Independent FUN GUIDE

Out of the (big) Box Holidays – Go Eclectic

ur Victorian Village is the place to find presents with presence. From original art and handcrafted gifts (pumpkin fudge to hand blown chandeliers) to a gift of Eureka Springs itself (gift certificates for dining, attractions, concerts) you’ll find hundreds of ideas in these pages or on a jaunt around town. Santa’s bag too full? Most stores will ship!

$5 to “astronomical.” Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. See Arnold Meteorites and More on Facebook or call (479) 244-5999

Santa Loves a Surprise Gifts that fell from outer space

A thin section of the Admire pallasite meteorite. Pallasite type meteorites are so rare only 61 are known to date.

Pictures in this book become time-lapse videos! Augment someone’s reality. The pictures in local photographer Edward C. Robison III’s book, Ozark Landscapes, become moving pictures on your smartphone or tablet with a free app you can download! The book, along with lots of other fun art and oddities in all price ranges, is available at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring St. (479) 363-9600. Don’t Miss the Village Another great place to shop is Pine Mountain Village on US 62E where there’s free, level parking and lots of interesting shops like these:

The Spice Boat

The first Eureka Springs Art Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Admission is two non-perishable food items or $3 for the Flint Street Food Bank. Local and regional artists will have 40 booths brimming with their finest art, jewelry, handmade clothing, wood turning, stoneware and porcelain pottery, and more. Free parking. See preview at Eureka Art Bazaar on Facebook or email katebaerfossils@yahoo.com. +

ka ure y E ue Lad outiq B

gifts for everyone’s kitchen! Discover the difference truly fine fresh pressed olive oils from around the world make in the Fresh Harvest tasting room. Pair one of the infused oils, like garlic, or orange with a specialty balsamic vinegar like blackberry ginger or pear for a killer salad dressing, or cook with them to make a dish worthy of Top Chef! You’ll also find truffle, sesame and walnut oil. At The Spice Boat awaits an awesome array of salts, peppers and all manner of spices specially packed for freshness and carefully culled from the best spice vendors around the world under The Spice Boat’s own label. There are also hundreds of kitchen finds from whisks to chef knives, French coffee presses and impressive cookware. And check out the special teas and coffees for a warm cuppa on Christmas morning – a gift always well appreciated. www.freshharvest.co (not com) (479) 253-6247 www. thespiceboat.com (479) 253-2628 Just for her Lady Eureka Boutique features all natural spa products, lotions and handmade soaps, along with costume and vintage jewelry and an ever-changing selection of vintage collectibles. www.ladyeureka.com (479) 253-4000

north of town on Hwy. 23 at 4 Parkcliff Drive in Holiday Island Park. Free admission. Email holidayislandelks@ gmail.com or call (479) 363-6416.

| November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

Independent FUN GUIDE

ack

Foodie finds Fresh Harvest and The Spice Boat have

orb Raz

Fresh Harvest

Handmade Holidays – two great art and craft shows On Nov. 15, check out the Arts and Crafts Marketplace at the Holiday Island Elk’s Lodge! There’s free parking and 4,000 indoor sq. ft. of quality crafts to browse from 9 – 4 p.m. Vendors feature fiber arts, quilting, jewelry, woodcraft, original arts, photography, specialty foods, needle arts and more just a few minutes

Visit Meteorites and More, 28 Spring St. – the only brick-n-mortar meteorite store in the Western Hemisphere – and surprise someone with a heavenly treasure! Authentic moon rocks and meteorite pieces from Texas, Morocco, Russia, and the Western Sahara along with fragments from the Chelyabinsk meteorite of last year, make the shop a favorite free attraction as well as a fun place to shop. Owner Steve Arnold, star of TV’s Meteorite Men, invites you to walk on a genuine piece of the moon and take a “moonfie” (selfie on the moon). See real meteorites and browse jewelry made with space “gems.” Meteorite specimens make out of this world gifts for kids interested in science, too! Prices from

EUREKA SPRINGS WEST

Mrs. Claus always makes Santa stop in Eureka Springs West

astle Antiques at Inspiration Point, about six miles west of town on US 62, has gifts to wow the antique lovers on your list. The owners travel extensively looking for unique items, so you’ll find treasures large and small, from furniture of all kinds (usually 1840s – 1930s) including cupboards, wall cabinets, tables, benches, bookcases, trunks and more; a good number being country pieces. There are quilts, baskets, sporting items,

books, prints, paintings and all the usual things you expect to find in an authentic antique shop. Tags identify age, style and condition, and customers love the prices. There’s a six-month layaway plan, free storage – and shipping and delivery can be arranged. Open daily November and December 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open January/ February on weekends, other days by appointment. Closed December 22 – 25. + See www.InspirationPointView.com or call (479) 253-6150

Tripadvisor review: A phenomenal panoramic view of the White River valley makes this a great stop. The antique shop is well-tended and fascinating. Prices seemed reasonable – this is an antique store, not a flea market. I will not pass by again without stopping to see what’s new. Kim, Harrison, Ark.

he Velvet Otter is also about six miles west of Eureka Springs on US 62. If you love repurposed, up-scaled fun stuff (with a bit of steampunk), this is the place to shop. Here you’ll find unique Christmas items like vintage Nativity scenes and repurposed paper ornaments. Get there for the 15% OFF Black Friday Sale! Pamper a special someone on your list with Artesian bath products from Hot Springs that can be arranged into beautiful gift baskets. There’s a variety of jewelry, women’s accessories (fingerless gloves, head warmers & boot cuffs) and unique home décor. Any and all can be shipped. Customers always comment on how wonderful it smells. That’s because of the candles and scented hot pads made by Ozark Candle Company – which will also make fragrant stocking stuffers! The shop is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in November

and December (closed Thanksgiving Day). The shop will also be open 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve for last minute holiday shopping. After January 2, the store is open on weekends, weather permitting. + See The Velvet Otter on Facebook or call (479) 253-5155

www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Eat. Play. Shop.

Eureka Springs 22

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

By Rachel Brix, CPDT-KA

hhhh, those pet lovers on your holiday shopping list. Most people who adore animals typically like most animal-related gifts, right? A coffee mug or calendar is so last year, so here are some other gift ideas to consider… For the creative or whimsical people in your life, maybe a cat/dog paint-by-numbers, dog tarot cards (hey, don’t we all wanna know what our furry friends are trying to tell us?), or a stepping stone kit they can personalize with their pet’s very own paw prints. For the slightly more studious, you might try a book (yes, they still exist) about dogs or cats, dog training or a treat-making recipe book; or a DVD of a great pet movie (Homeward Bound, Eight Below and Hotel for Dogs are always awesome). And the really tough people to buy for? How about a gift certificate from a local pet photog for a family portrait? Or a donation in their name to their favorite animal charity, local shelter or dog park? Check with your local groomer or dog daycare about gift certificates, too. (When all else fails, there’s always the canine silhouette toaster.) Perhaps even more fun to buy for are the four-leggers on your list. Cats and dogs typically love any of the various treat balls available (they function like a puzzle with the treat hidden inside). Other ideas for dogs (besides balls, bones, or stuffed squeaky toys) could include things you can do together: flying discs, a homemade agility course, new leash for long walks, or a life jacket for swimming come spring. Or, if your dogs are like mine, anything that involves peanut butter and a stick. Cats always love a good chase, and laser lights, mechanical mice or a plume (fancy name for a feather and string on a stick). Or, if your cats are like mine, ball of crinkly wrapping paper in a cardboard box will do just fine. Happy Howlidays! ☺ www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

“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.

Independent FUN GUIDE

mNIGHTLIFE and socializing i

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

Crave pub grub? 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.” +

spices up the holidays with good food, music and fun

FUN SPOT

hen you need a meal, a break, a drink … or you’ve actually managed to shop till you drop – the Rowdy Beaver is ready to welcome you with open paws! Serving Branson, Cassville and two locations in Eureka Springs, the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern on US 62E is a comfortable choice for an afternoon lunch, a family dinner – or hopping nighttime entertainment. The facility also offers catering, and its larger venue is perfect for entertaining gatherings of family or friends. Downtown at 47 Spring Street, you’ll often hear music drifting out the door of the Rowdy Beaver Den. Open daily at 11 a.m., this “little Rowdy” is a must-try for delicious specialty sandwiches, pup grub and late night weekend entertainment. Both locations pack Friday and Saturday evenings with entertainment. Whether you’re dying to break out your karaoke moves or looking for a more professional jam, Rowdys will cure your Saturday night fever. The Den and Restaurant also boast a local NFL ticket, and you’re welcome to come watch the game and enjoy a brew. Soak in some live music and try a local favorite, Fried Pickles or Beaver Balls. (Rowdy promises no Beavers were harmed in the making of these delicious balls.) Between appetizers and dessert, the menu offers everything from ribs to seafood, pasta and thick Rowdylicious steaks. On Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. you can sink your teeth into a thick and juicy Rowdy prime rib, slow cooked to perfection and served with delicious au jus and homemade tiger sauce plus a stuffed potato and your choice of two sides. Rowdy Holidays On Veterans Day, from 12 – 4 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Restaurant provides a complementary buffet for veterans with purchase of another meal. On Thanksgiving, enjoy a satisfyingly savory turkey

Independent FUN GUIDE

dinner with all the trimmings, plus regular menu service from 11 a.m – 7 p.m. at the Rowdy Restaurant and Tavern. The Den will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Both Rowdy locations will be closed on Christmas day, but be sure to return for the New Year’s Eve Bash! There’ll be food specials all day, and the band starts at 8:30 p.m. Join the fun with New Year’s party hats, 2015 favors and good food throughout the late hours. Come party all night and ring in the New Year with the Rowdy gang! The Den band starts at 9 p.m. and there’ll be plenty of party favors and food served late. Wrap the holidays with fun at Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren (US 62), open Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Tavern stays open beyond restaurant hours.) Rowdy Beaver Den opens at 11 a.m. and closes late. +

Happy Hour 3 – 6 p.m. on weekdays. Free Pool Sundays are back at the Tavern!

November/December 2014

of the Month

Tripadvisor reviews: My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and were looking for something different and fun, we FOUND IT here! Morgan H (Greenbrier, AR) We stopped in for a few drinks and ended up staying for most of the evening. Great drinks and bartenders and had to buy a t-shirt. Trooper198 (Lincoln, NE)

Music at the Tavern begins 7 – 7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Tiny every Friday night! Saturdays in November: 1 Another Fine Mess 8 Moonshine Mafia 15 Joe & the Homewreckers

22 Whiskey Grin 29 Karaoke with Tiny See www.rowdybeaver. com for December bands

Music at the Den begins 8 p.m.

November 1 DJ Goose 2 John Harwood 7 Toe Jam Band 8 Hellbenders duo 12 – 4 p.m 8 Hellbenders trio 8 p.m. 14 Tightope 15 Tightrope 12 – 4 and 8 p.m. 21 Downday 22 12-4 Rockey Don Jones 22 Blew Reed & the Flatheads 27 Closed Thanksgiving

Day! 28 DJ Goose Karaoke 29 Terri & Brett December 5 TBA 6 Arkansas Bootleg 12 Toe Jam Duo 13 Third Degree 19 Terri & Brett 20 TBA 26 TBA 27 Blew Reed & the Flatheads 31 Third Degree 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Happy New Year!

See menus at www.rowdybeaver.com for Rowdy Beaver Tavern (479) 253-8544 and Rowdy Beaver Den (479) 363-6444. Need more? Check out the Rowdy Beaver Den Eureka Springs and Rowdy Beaver Eureka pages on Facebook!

www.independentfunguide.com

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) 2532500 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

www.independentfunguide.com

indoors is smoke free. thenewdelhicafe. com (479) 253-2525 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. Billed as the place for ‘wine, cheese and conversation.’ “An extensive, cutting edge wine and beer list that will transport you to faraway lands,” says a Yelp review.  Smoke free. Appetizer menu with wine pairings, live music every Friday from 5–8 p.m. www.eurekastonehouse.com (479) 363-6411 +

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE

Fun (Guide) Holiday Facts:

f Benjamin Franklin had it his way, the turkey would be our national bird. An eagle, he wrote in a letter to his daughter, had “bad moral character.” A turkey, on the other hand, was a “much more respectable bird.” (And tasty, too!) +

ack in 1955, a Sears ad printed the phone number of a Colorado Springs store so children could tell Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas. The number was misprinted and sent kids to the hotline for Colonel Harry Shoup, Director of Operations for the US Continental Air Defense. The calls poured in, but rather than blocking the number, the kindly Colonel ordered his staff to give the children updates on Santa’s flight coordinates. The tradition continues to this very day on local news, the Internet (www.noradsanta.org) and a special “NORAD Tracks Santa” iPhone app. +

Independent FUN GUIDE

November/December 2014

www.independentfunguide.com

November/December 2014

Independent FUN GUIDE