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June 8 5:46 a.m. — Public Works picked up a cat that had been run over in the street. 2:48 p.m. — An officer filed a report on forged checks. 7:15 p.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported erratic driver. 9:22 p.m. — A subject was arrested for domestic battery in the third degree. 10:57 p.m. — An officer found no vehicles at the cemetery after reports of teenagers loitering there. June 9 8:13 a.m. — All was well after an alarm. 1:24 p.m. — An officer arrested a man for public intoxication. 7:17 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a small accident in a parking lot. 10:22 p.m. — Intoxicated persons were told to go to their hotel and stay there. June 10 12:01 a.m. — A male subject was taken to the hospital after a medical issue. 3:24 a.m. — An officer advised a subject not to ride his motorcycle down the street and make noise anymore that night. Yeah, good luck with that. 9:30 a.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism. 10:44 a.m. — An officer attempted contact with a subject in a domestic dispute but was unsuccessful. 1:20 p.m. — Two ladies who had been arguing downtown were gone on arrival. 4:42 p.m. — A stolen truck was returned to its owner.
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7:22 p.m. — An officer helped a male in a wheelchair back to the hospital. 9:05 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a male subject for driving on a suspended license. 11:51 p.m. — A guest at a hotel said he was leaving that night because he didn’t want any trouble with others in the hotel. June 11 10:51 a.m. — The manager of a hotel found what he assumed to be drugs on the property, and an officer took the bag into custody. 11:19 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident. 12:38 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 12:42 p.m. — A female who left the hospital against medical advice advised she was fine and asked to return to her hotel room where family would watch over her. June 12 12:03 p.m. — An officer assisted a driver in turning around. June 13 12:24 a.m. — Officers responded to a call of a suspicious person and arrested the person for criminal trespass. 1:22 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. 11:15 a.m. — An officer issued a warning to a reckless driver. 11:36 a.m. — A subject was arrested for speeding, noise ordinance, driving on a suspended license and possession of a firearm. See Dispatch, page 18
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Screenwriter finds a backdrop in Eureka Springs By Alana Cook
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A Dixie Mafia lieutenant boasts about being a top dog in fictional Echo Springs, Ark., and is proud of the quality of his product. Because of him, Echo Springs’ residents get premium-grade heroin. “Welcome to Echo Springs, Arkansas, a.k.a. Little Switzerland. Population 2,000. Twenty percent gay, 40 percent artists. A liberal oasis in a sea of red,” reads an opening scene to the pilot episode. In fact, he’s so proud of being a mover and shaker that he asks crime writer Cate to work him into her latest screenplay while she runs drugs for him on the side. “It’s a good story. Chock full of blood, guts, whiskey and bullets,” he says to Cate in “Ridgeway.” Though “Ridgeway’s” characters and plot line are fictional and somewhat campy, funny and dark, there are striking similarities to some of Eureka Springs’ locals. Cate’s and Kayla’s adventures getting acquainted with each other and locals in the pilot are written with biting, raw wit. “I’d pay good money to see drag queens in heels navigate these hills,” Cate jokes in one scene. Screen writer Carole A. Parker uses Eureka Springs as the backdrop for her latest teleplay, “Ridgeway,” and weaves elements from her own life into the story to create a dark, quirky storyline that is a fusion of “Breaking Bad” and “Twin Peaks” with the comical elements of “Fargo.” Parker said she based the plot line on America’s growing heroin epidemic. “‘Ridgeway’ is the first series that features a female anti-hero not tethered to a man,” Parker said. “It’s a show about reinvention, second chances — maybe even redemption — and following your dream no matter how hard it gets.” Like Parker, crime writer Cate packs up her car and heads from her California home to Echo Springs to be with her online lover Kayla and start over after her bank account had a lien put on it by her landlord in Las Ange-
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les. Now broke in Echo Springs, Cate teams up with the Dixie Mafia lieutenant to sell heroin and pay the bills. In person, Parker’s quiet, humble demeanor and soft voice are a stark contrast to her gritty prose. Her face glows as she talks about her life. Parker says she is a former film buyer for Playboy, worked at New Line Cinema and pushed boundaries as a female in an industry dominated by men. During what she describes as an 18-year career in Hollywood, she says she worked on six films at New Line Cinema as well as at Disney, MTV, Warner Brothers and
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CAPC moves to settle with Epoch Online over billing issue By Alana Cook
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After a lengthy discussion, the City Advertising and Promotions Commission during its June 10 meeting took City Attorney Tim Weaver’s advice and decided to settle with Epoch Online for $17,500 over a billing dispute involving work the company performed on the EurekaSprings.org website last year. “CAPC accepted an offer from the other side and is in the process of resolving it that way. CAPC is settling for $17,500. There won’t be attorney’s fees since it’s a settlement,” Weaver told the Citizen on Monday. The dispute arose last summer when the CAPC entered into an oral agreement with Epoch to transfer the website from the hands of Rockfish, CAPC’s previous website developer. Weaver told the Citizen the original agreement between CAPC and Epoch was for professional services, negating the need for the work to go out for bid. “The amount we were caught offguard with was at the conclusion of the final project when we basically entered into an agreement with them for $18,500 to move the website and ancillary projects. At that point we started seeing a dramatic increase in billing and we cut them off and exited our relationship,” CAPC Executive Director Mike Maloney told commissioners in the meeting.
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The dispute between the CAPC and Epoch hinged on the amount CAPC says it initially agreed to pay and the amount Epoch charged subsequent to that agreement. The project was delayed because Epoch said it needed the additional assistance of outside vendors that would have incurred more cost. Finance Director Rick Bright told commissioners during Monday’s meeting that the CAPC took over the project and completed it in-house but still incurred some costs. Chairman Charles Ragsdell said he saw an email in which Epoch acknowledged “dropping the ball” on communications, indicating the delay was not because of Epoch’s need to outsource the work. Maloney reported that Epoch’s attorneys filed a motion for a summary judgement earlier this month and the CAPC had a “period of time to respond.” During that time, Epoch’s attorneys proposed a settlement of $17,500. According to Weaver, Epoch said it understood the CAPC is at a “disadvantage” because as a public entity commissioners cannot negotiate in private. “This is not this guy’s first lawsuit against a city. They’ve done this before. They know we are at a disadvantage because we kept paying them longer then we should have,” he said. CAPC’s options were to settle or con-
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Eureka Springs man dies after accident
Lovely County Citizen A Eureka Springs died from injuries sustained Monday evening when he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree on Highway 23 South. Aaron W. Hardcastle, 28, died shortly after arriving via helicopter at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Emergency units from Eureka Springs Fire and EMS responded to a high-speed accident on HighHardcastle way 23 South at 8 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, responders found that the four-door sedan had left the roadway and crashed headlong into a tree on the east side of the road. Emergency workers used the Jaws of Life to open the jammed door and paramedics removed Hardcastle and extricated him up the steep hillside with the assistance of the department’s firefighters. The Air Evac Lifeteam met the ambulance at Turpentine Creek and transported Hardcastle to Fayetteville. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, Hardcastle was driving a 1998 Honda southbound on Highway 23 when he failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the northbound lane into a ditch before striking the tree. It was raining at the time of the accident. Hardcastle was the 223rd person to die in a traffic accident in Arkansas this year.
The Eureka Springs Garden Club is in search of this year’s Garden of the Season. This year’s categories are commercial, home and themed garden. The club will be judging large or small front yards or backyards and porches with easy access. All spaces will be judged equally. “We appreciate the work that goes into planting and maintaining colorful annuals, and flourishing perennials, shrubs, and vegetable gardens,” Garden of the Season chairperson Annie Stricherz said. The awards will include a sign posted in the winner’s front yard for six weeks and a certificate for commemorating the winner’s hard work. To nominate yourself, neighbor, or a garden you’ve driven, or walked by let us know by calling. The winner will be announced in the paper. Call Stricherz at 479-253-8563. Good luck and thank you to everyone that strives to make Eureka Springs area a colorful and beautiful to live.
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A Eureka Springs man died Monday after losing control of his car and striking a tree on Highway 23 South.
Volunteers needed for Fourth of July parade Eureka Springs will host a Fourth of July parade, with festivities beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, with the crowning of Ms. Apple Pie 4th of July. The parade steps off in front of the Carnegie library at 10 am. The theme of our parade this year is Celebrating Our Freedoms and Defending Our Liberties. Floats, walkers, horseback riders and bikers are invited to participate, and parade organizers are also seeking clowns, jugglers and musicians.
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Parade organizers also are asking for volunteers to donate the use of three convertibles — one to drive the grand marshals, June 1 and June 2; one for the queen; and one for her court. Judges are also needed to judge the bicycles and the other categories. Cornerstone and Arvest Bank have each donated a bike for the first place winners, and trophies will be awarded for second and third place in the decorated bike contest. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in all categories.
Other events include a Decorated Bike Contest, Ms. Apple Pie 4th of July Queen Contest, and As American as Apple Pie judging. The queen will be notified Friday night, July 3, and crowned right before the parade. Our contestants are Kelli J Zumwalt, Carly James, Pam Lowe Greenway, Alana Cook. Vote on Geekfest or Facebook or by calling Sue Glave at 580-399-5887. To enter or for more information, contact Glave at the above number.
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Parks commission fires longtime director By Alana Cook
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After serving as Eureka Springs’ Parks and Recreation director for 12 years, Bruce Levine was fired early this week without explanation. Parks commission members called a special meeting Tuesday morning and went into executive session to discuss Levine. In a phone interview Thursday, Levine
told the Citizen that the decision took him by surprise. “I was fired and do not know why,” Levine said. “It was good run. So soon after something like this, it’s usually best to say very little. It is all very fresh.” Commission chairperson Bill Featherstone in a statement to the Citizen late Friday afternoon said that the commission decided in Tuesday’s special meeting that it “no longer required the services of its
Kellogg resigns as Eureka Springs superintendent By Samantha Jones
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After two years at the Eureka Springs School District, Superintendent David Kellogg is resigning. Kellogg said he has accepted a job as assistant superintendent in Prairie Grove to be closer to his wife, who lives in Springdale. The move, Kellogg said, has nothing to do with the Eureka Springs School District and everything to do with wanting to be near his family. “I’ve really enjoyed it here. I liked it here,” Kellogg said. “But for the past five years, my wife has been in Springdale while I’ve been in various places.” Taking the position in Prairie Grove, he said, will allow him to be with his family every day. Kellogg reminisced on his time in Eureka Springs, saying he’s been impressed with how dedicated the staff and administration are to students. He mentioned the small acts of kindness he sees daily, such as a teacher staying after school to help a student. “There’s so many teachers and administrators I’ve had a chance to witness going above and beyond to help kids. People sometimes miss the daily things people are doing that are good,” Kellogg said. Jason Morris, Eureka Springs School Board president, thanked Kellogg for his work at the district. Morris credited Kellogg with keeping the district in
close contact with its senators and state representatives, as well as working well with the staff. “He’s been great for our district. He’s pointed our school in the right direction,” Morris said. School board member Gayla Wolfinbarger also noted Kellogg’s success at the district. “I think he’s done a great job for our school. It’s a shame he’s leaving but I understand,” Wolfinbarger said. The superintendent position was listed last weekend, but Morris said the board isn’t sure yet about hiring a fulltime superintendent. With school ending this past month, Morris said, it may be difficult to find a full-time professional who hasn’t already extended his or her contract with another school district. “Most of them like to start right immediately before school’s out so they can work with the previous superintendent to have a smooth transition,” Morris said, adding that Kellogg will likely help the new superintendent even if he’s no longer employed by the district. In the meantime, Morris explained, the board may hire an interim superintendent to prepare for the 2015-16 school year. “We would like a full-time superintendent, but we might have to look at an interim option,” he said. Kellogg’s resignation will be effective July 1.
director and thus terminated the employment of Bruce Levine.” Featherstone in the statement went on to thank Levine for his “many years of service with the commission.” Levine served a total of 15 years on the commission. Featherstone also asked the citizens of Eureka Springs “as well as others” to “please respect the process of staff management by the Parks Commission.” “The transition currently in progress is
being conducted as responsibly and expeditiously as possible,” he said. Featherstone concluded his statement by saying the commission “approved the expenditure of $2,000 from general reserves for the specific purpose of providing labor to perform necessary repairs on the trails at Leatherwood Park that are involved in two major events planned in July, specifically for the Fat Tire Festival and XTERRA.”
Levine, supporters question firing By Alana Cook Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Former Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation director Bruce Levine and several city leaders addressed the Parks Commission during a meeting Tuesday night, questioning why Levine was terminated “for no reason” and asking the commission to reconsider its decision. In a statement to the commission, Levine said he contracted a tick-borne illness in late April but continued working. “Like anyone who has a job to do, I worked through it the best I could. The fever, chills, and strongest lethargy came over Memorial Day,” Levine said in his statement. “I was terminated on the 9th of June, close proximity to the most severe time of the illness.” Levine said that he “never had a formal review” of his performance in 12 years and asked how he would know there were issues with his performance. He also pointed out what he described as a “possible procedural error” in last week’s special called meeting when commissioners voted to terminate him. “There were two items on a special meeting agenda. Parks has always in the past published each item as a meeting unto itself, if more than one item was necessary,” he said. “This would require adjournment between two items and a new roll call. If this was not done, there exists the possibility of an annulment of two meetings.” Levine asked for commissioners to reconsider his termination. “My livelihood, my identity, my heart and my desire to serve the citizens of Eu-
reka Springs has been taken away without explanation. I would, hereby, respectively request my due process rights to hear the reasons for my termination, so I may possibly clear up what may possibly be erroneous facts or statements made against me,” he said. Parks Chairman Bill Featherstone began Tuesday night’s meeting with an open letter asking people to be patient as the commission launches a full-scale search for another director. “Please refrain from hurtful gossip and conjecture,” he said. Featherstone gave his cell phone number for people to call if they have any questions. In a phone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Featherstone told the Citizen he is “taking a very strong no comment stance.” “That is in everyone’s best interest. We are doing what’s best for Parks and what we feel is in the public’s good will. In the interim, phase, things are being addressed and we should have an interim director on board very soon,” he said. “We are going forward and I think people are going to be pleased. Change is good sometimes. That doesn’t reflect badly on the past but we are moving forward.” He asked citizens to be patient and “allow things to develop.” “It’s not about secrecy but responsible management and responsible staff,” he said. Featherstone told the Citizen that he doesn’t think even some commissioners “understand the enormous responsibility involved in managing 1,800 acres of public See Firing, page 9
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ES School Board approves 2016-17 budget By Samantha Jones CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board approved a proposed budget for the 2016-17 school year Monday night. The proposed budget includes: $4,079,000 for salaries; $738,000 for instructional expenses; $1,547,000 for maintenance and operation expenses; $453,000 for student transportation; $211,000 for other operating expenses; a $104,882 non-bonded debt payment; and a $786,088 bonded debt payment. Superintendent David Kellogg said the budget is not binding if the board chooses to amend it in the next year.
“It’s one of those legal things we have to do. It needs to be voted on annually,” Kellogg said. The board accepted several electronic payments to be made during the 2015-16 school year. These payments are: a monthly payroll direct deposit of $300,000; a monthly federal payroll tax of $90,000; a monthly teacher retirement payment of $85,000; a monthly state payroll tax of $20,000; a monthly health savings contribution of $20,000; and a biweekly substitute service payment of $20,000. Election documents were approved. These documents state that the public will have an opportunity to vote on the school
tax rate and two school board seats with three-year terms. The 36.13-mill tax rate, the documents note, is the same rate currently being levied. Pam McGarrah informed the board that the district’s bank balance was $7,045,000 at the end of May, with its total fund balance being $7,081,000 and its legal balance $2,963,000. Eureka Springs High School Principal Kathryn Lavender updated the board on the summer school program, saying she currently has 22 students. Some of these students, she said, volunteered themselves to learn over the summer. “Some are starting in the fall and
they’re weak in math. We’ve had very positive comments from parents thanking us for doing that,” Lavender said. She added that these students will be placed in higher-level math classes because of summer school. The board approved three student transfers from Eureka Springs to the Berryville School District and accepted resignations from Kellogg, bus driver Marty Martinek and paraprofessional Brittany Osbourne. John McBryde, a full-time custodian, was hired for summer work. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in the administration building.
Magazine ranks Eureka’s Blues Weekend No. 7 most beautiful “American Blues Scene” magazine named Eureka Springs Blues Weekend the seventh Most Beautiful Blues Festival in its most recent edition. “In the Northwest corner of the state of Arkansas is a gem of a town,” the magazine says. “Eureka Springs, with a population of just over 2,000 people, is a bustling small southern Victorian town. “Eureka Springs is known as ‘the little Switzerland of America’ because of its mountainous terrain and the winding streets and walking paths throughout town nestled in the Ozark Mountains. The Eureka Springs Blues festival is blessed to have all of this beauty as well as all of the talent they are able to pull in from surrounding areas from the Delta to Texas and all over the world.” The Top Ten Most Beautiful Festivals are: 1. Telluride Blues & Brews, Telluride,
Colo. 2. Blues From The Top, Winter Park, Colo. 3. Doheny Blues Festival, Dana Point Harbor, Calif. 4. Flagstaff Blues & Brews, Flagstaff, Ariz. 5. Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland, Ore. 6. Baja Blues Festival, Rosarito, Mexico 7. Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, Eureka Springs 8. Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival, Guerneville, Calif. 9. Mount Baker Blues Fest, Bellingham, Wash. 10. Beale Street Music Festival, Memphis, Tenn. For more information, visit AmericanBluesScene.com.
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, which continues through Sunday, June 21, features great blues acts all around town. This year’s headliners are Kelley Hunt, Chris Thomas King and Jimmy D. Lane. Featured acts include The Bel-Airs, Earl & Them, Shawn Holt and the Teardrops, The Nace Brothers and The Noah Wotherspoon Band. Wotherspoon was this year’s Albert King Award winner at the International Blues Challenge, and will host fellow Albert King award winners Nick Schnebelen of Trampled Under Foot and Jonn Del Toro Richardson of Blue Mercy in a Tribute to Albert King. Blues Weekend also features free music in Basin Spring Park with performances by Brick Fields, Doghouse Daddies, Isayah Warford & Friends, The Jones Brothers and Lucious Spiller. Also featured are the winners of this year’s Ozark Blues Society of
Northwest Arkansas Blues Challenge, Buddy Shute and Amanda Rey & West Street Blues. At noon on Saturday, June 20, 100 Hohner harmonicas will be given to kids of all ages during the Blues For Kids Harmonica Workshop with George Hunt. There also will be blues music in all of the Blues Weekend’s partner clubs featuring local, regional and national acts. They include the Shari Bales Band, Brody Buster, Shannon Hope, Jeff Horton, Norman Jackson, Akeem Kemp, RJ Mischo, Patrick Sweany, Pete & Dave, Tightrope and many more. In addition to the music, workshops will include “Basics of Blues Guitar,” “How To Build And Play A Diddly-Bow” and “Writing The Perfect Blues Song.” For a complete schedule, tickets, lodging information and more, visit www.EurekaSpringsBlues.com.
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The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission celebrated the opening of the Spring Garden Loop trailhead with a ribbon cutting ceremony and hot dog feast, provided by Arvest Bank. Representing the Trail Commission are Bill Featherstone, Dorothy Guertin, Julie Quinn, Adam Biossa and Bruce Levine, along with Mayor Butch Berry and Denton West of Adventure Mountain Outfitters. Information, maps and the Eureka Springs Master Trail Plan can be found at www.lakeleatherwoodcitypark.com/.
“What I said was that we (the commission) no longer required his services. … Continued from page 7 ‘Things would not come out’ was not said or inferred. That sounds like some kind of land.” “This is our busiest time of year when we threat and I (we) don’t threaten. Again, I have the most staff on board. You have to be and the Commission respect the privacy of super efficient. We don’t have time to look employees and will not discuss any circumat the past. We have to take care of business stances regarding a termination.” Public comments today and look forward in what we are doTwenty people signed up to speak during ing. We will get through it. We will be on the other side of this soon and move full the public comments portion of Tuesday night’s meeting. No one spoke against bore ahead,” he said. Featherstone continued by saying he has Levine but many questioned why he was a full-time business and has put his needs not given a reason for being terminated. Melissa Green asked the commission on the shelf because he “signed up for this.” “I’m a big believer that everything at to “rectify” circumstances surrounding Parks should be public. I want people ask- Levine’s firing. Alderman David Mitchell thanked the ing questions. We have an open door policy. Maybe that hasn’t been the case in the commission for its service to the city and the past but it’s definitely going to be that way work it does. He also commended Levine in the future. People’s voice does matter,” for doing a good job throughout his tenure. Several Boy Scout leaders and troop he said. Parks maintenance man Michael Backs members gave a testament to the nature of told the Citizen he was forced to resign Levine’s character, saying he was reliable Tuesday and said he was given no reason. and always did a good job. Carroll County Justice of the Peace LamBacks’ wife, Lisa Price Backs, was visibly upset at Tuesday’s meeting and told ont Richie said the commission “committed a wrongdoing” and asked it to reconsider Featherstone, “Shame on you.” “He [Featherstone] told me that if I re- Levine’s termination. Rachel Brix said that even though she and signed, nothing will be said about what I Levine “butted heads” for the two years they did,” Michael Backs said. In an email sent Wednesday morning, were working to get the dog park project goFeatherstone said Backs was terminated at ing, Levine never showed disdain for her or was “disrespectful or mean.” the end of the Tuesday’s work day.
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Abyss turns 6
Photos by Stephen R. Feilbach
Abyss Tattoo celebrated its sixth anniversary last Sunday. The shop specializes in custom tattoo design. After consultation, each artist carefully crafts a design that is made uniquely for the customer. Located downtown in one of the oldest buildings in Eureka Springs, the shop has a unique, bold ambiance.
Tattoo artist Joseph Linker explains the color and placement for his custom design. For lighter skin tones, Linker encouraged using redder tones because pinks fade.
Linker shows his completed drawing of a cherry blossom to the customer.
The back of the shop wall is lined with custom designs from Linker and other Abyss artists.
Linker prepares the design for placement.
Linker takes extra care when transferring the tattoo onto the skin.
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With medical precision, Linker readies the ink.
No details were overlooked when preparing the workstation.
High-grade ink lines the shelf. Linker said that unlike other artists, he refuses to skimp on quality.
Linker explains in detail each step of the tattoo process. Patrons are encouraged to follow cleaning instructions so the tattoo heals properly.
Getting inked. The process for this tattoo took about three hours and was relatively painless.
The finished product is a realistic cherry blossom tattoo.
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Celebrating 65 Years! 2015 SUMMER SEASON 22 Performances June 19 – July 17
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This isn’t your Disney version of the Cinderella story. In Rossini’s 1817 version “La Cenerentola,” which is a comedy, Cinderella is named Angelina. Her two stepsisters are Clorinda and Tisbe. The Opera in the Ozarks season begins this Friday at 7 p.m. with a gala opening. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for the Verdi opera “La Traviata.” “La Cenerentola” will open Saturday and “The Tales of Hoffman,” by Offenbach, will open Tuesday. The season runs through Friday, July 17.
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Opera in the Ozarks, the nationally acclaimed training program for emerging opera professionals and annual summer music festival based in Eureka Springs, will present a series of community “Opera Outreach” performances as part of its 2015 Summer Season. This year’s Opera Outreach production is Cinderella, a pastiche that follows the traditional story of the girl of the ashes who, with the help of a fairy godmother, attends the prince’s ball and wins his heart. Conceived and directed by Stage Director David Ward, Cinderella stars a cast of talented Opera in the Ozarks artists. “Cinderella is filled with many funny bits – the two stepsisters are a hoot,” Opera in the Ozarks General Director Nancy Preis said. “The music is a mixture of opera and popular tunes, and it appeals to all ages – from little ones who are entranced by the Cinderella story, to adults who appreciate the artistry of the singing.” One of the outreach performances
will be a special Family Day showing on June 21, when families from across the region can visit Opera in the Ozarks’ mountainside venue, Inspiration Point, for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of an opera production. Children and adults can tour backstage, meet the artists and learn about costumes and makeup. The event is free. The 2015 Opera Outreach performances are: Eureka Springs Auditorium 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 for adults ($5 with a receipt from any Eureka Springs business) Children 18 and under: Free Inspiration Point 16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs Sunday, June 21 Family Day; event begins at 2 p.m., performance at 3 p.m. Free for all ages Bentonville Library See Opera, page 18
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Calendar of Events June 18: Poetluck
Iris Jones Simantel will speak at Poetluck at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow at 515 Spring Street in Eureka Springs.
June 19: Dances of Universal Peace
Dances of Universal Peace will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19. The dances are simple and joyful moving meditations. Participation is free. Contract Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or babbsrebecca@gmail.com for more information.
June 20: Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker
The Holiday Island Civil War Group will host the dedication of a Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the one-lane bridge on Highway 187 in Elk Ranch. Bring your own chair.
June 20: Ice Cream Social
The Auxiliary of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department will host an annual ice cream social to celebrate 38 years of service from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Grassy Knob Community Center at 12037 Highway 187. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 479-253-1054.
July 20 through July 24: Vacation Bible School
The First Methodist Church of Eureka Springs at 195 Huntsville Road will host Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each morning. All children going into kindergarten through the seventh grade are invited. Activities include lessons, stories, art projects, games, singing and snacks. All activities and food are free. Call Martie Davis at 479-253-8987 for more information.
June 21: Women in danger
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fel-
lowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 21. Barbara Mourglia will speak.
June 22: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.
June 22 through 27: Eureka Springs Library Events
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, at 194 Spring St., will host a week of events beginning Monday, June 22. Melonlight dancers will host an hour of interactive movement and dance at 3 p.m. Monday, June 22. Lego Club will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with pajama story time at 7 p.m. There will be a preschool craft and story hour for books, songs, games, crafts and snacks at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. There will be a free film showing at 3 p.m. Thursday, with crafts at 3 p.m. Saturday. All programs are free and intended for children and families. For more information, contact the library at 479-2538754 or visit EurekaLibrary.org.
June 23: Kids for Conservation
The Carroll County Conservation District will host a “Kids for Conservation” day camp on Tuesday, June 23, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. The event is open to children from third to seventh grade. It begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The event is free. Contact the Conservation District at 870-423-2638 ext. 3 or drop by the office at 909 C Freeman Switch Road in Berryville to register your child no later than Wednesday, June 10.
June 27: Instructional Shooting Clinic
The Ladies of Arkansas Combat Pistol League will host the NRA Women on Target Instructional Shooting Clinic on Saturday, June 27, at the Arkansas Combat Pistol League at 1300 Chafin Road in Berryville.
Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., with a welcome at 9:30 a.m. and safety instructions at 9:45 a.m. There will be range instruction from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and round robin from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The $15 fee pays for lunch, use of firearms, targets and ammunition. There will be free goody bags for the first 100 paid registrants. Call Lisa May at 501-681-8458, Allison Neil at 252-626-4690 or Ronda Ray at 870-3502411 for more information or to register.
June 28: Justice for workers
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 28. Rey Hernandez will speak.
June 28: Friends of the Barn potluck
The Holiday Island Friends of the Barn will host a potluck at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28. The meal will begin at 1:30 p.m., with iced tea and water provided. Call Roger Hill at 479-253-2405 or Susan Smith at 479-2535136 for more information.
June 30: Ladies of Faith Meeting
The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Melonie Brown will speak on the building of Diamond Jym Ranch. Brunch costs $10.50. For more information, call Margo Pryor at 870-480-3161.
July 2: Independence Day Celebration
The annual Independence Day Celebration in Song will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect Avenue in Eureka Springs.
July 7: AARP Driver Safety Course
The Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs at 152 East Van Buren will host an AARP Driver Safety program Tuesday, July 7. Sign-in begins at 8 a.m. and class begins at 8:30 a.m. It costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The bank request
that you park in the lower parking lot. Register by calling Linda at Cornerstone Bank at 479-253-2265.
Aug. 13-16: Beading in the Ozarks Bead Retreat
The Beading in the Ozarks Bead Retreat will take place Aug. 13-16 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. To register, visit www. BeadingInTheOzarks.com or contact Jeannine Rainone at 469-450-3723.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets at 4 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church of Berryville on Highway 62. National yearly dues are $32, which includes a national magazine and $3 local chapter dues. For more information, contact Jean Vance at 870-350-6888 or Delphia Smith at 870-4232492. Holiday Island Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December. Membership costs $12. Contact BJ Dennis at 402-3263326, Patricia Messer at 479-981-6079, Tara Lawson at 479-244-0679 or Cathie Drake at 479-253-2377 for more information.
Correction
Todd Steere took photographs of the Touch-a-Truck Fly-In that were published on Page 12 of the June 11 edition of the Citizen. The photographer’s credit in the June 11 edition was incorrect.
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Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, JUNE 18 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Catherine Reed, 5 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-253-6723: Earl & Them, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479-2536756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122 : Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Toi, 8 p.m., • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: BHD Band, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • The Aud, 32 S. Main, 866-547-6258: Steve Kinworthy’s Lovin’ Every Minute (Live Stage Show), 7:30 p.m FRIDAY, JUNE 19 • 2 Wheels, 2250 Hwy 23S, 479-244-6062: A.J. Lyons and the GBB Band, 7 p.m. • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Hawgscalders, noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m.. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Eric
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The Natural Way Clean diet reduces cancer risk
I’ve been asked by a number of people, just this last week, to run this column, again. They clipped it from Jim Fain the paper and sent it to friends and relatives to stick on the refrigerator but forgot to keep one for themselves. These suggestions are good for all of us whether we are challenged with cancer or not. Cancer scares all of us. For sure, it is a dreaded word and disease. Regular medicine has some successes with treatment but often hope of success turns to a long and costly downhill process. I’ll write about what I would do to nutritionally support myself day-to-day with or without a diagnosis of cancer. Many, good food choices help reduce cancer risk, some more than others. Remember, this is only my opinion, but if you know me then you know the suggestions I’ll make about food selection are based upon good science. Also, the food has to be tasty and available or I wouldn’t eat it regularly. I’ll call this a synergistic whole food choice for cancer as what follows can be done along with regular medical treatments without any risk. Likely, an enhancement in health will occur so this is what I would do: 1. Use the glycemic index food plan choosing foods 65 or lower (get this from the South Beach Diet book). 2. Add coconut oil to improve energy. 3. Eliminate/reduce red meat consumption. Be careful in your fish selection, emphasizing “wild caught”. All meat should be free of additives, hormones and antibiotics. Eat as many of the following fresh foods as you want: Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, fresh garlic, mushrooms, yellow onions, pomegranate, red cabbage is best but green will work, stabilized rice bran and whole grains. I’d stop all fruit juice as the most up-to-date science clearly shows that while regular table sugar fuels the growth of many cancers, fructose super charges it. Replace juice with whole fruit as nature has balanced the fruit sugar with the goodness of the entire edible. Avoid fructose, table sugar, corn sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Be sure to have enough iodine in my diet either from shrimp, iodized salt or kelp supplementation. Alkalinity naturally increases as we move to a more plant based diet so don’t overdo on that count. In fact, overdoing alkalinity can cause health disruptions. For example, urinary stones and infections may increase without a proper acid/base balance. There are many powerful supplements that are beneficial but that is for a different time.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Those who wander are not lost; they’re just looking for a clean bathroom. Take the road less traveled if your idea of adventure is using poison oak leaves for toilet paper. TAURUS: Listen to that inner voice on Tuesday. It knows what’s right, what’s wrong, and how many French fries you should allow yourself. Quick answer: eleven. Fifteen if they’re curly fries and you have some ranch dressing to go with them. GEMINI: Love is in the air, but you’re sporting a giant can of Raid. Relax; not every winged thing is Cupid aiming for your butt. Sometimes it’s just a blood-sucking mosquito, which is far easier to deal with. CANCER: In every life, a little rain must fall but you’re dodging blue ice from airplane toilets. Forget the umbrella and rain boots, find some sturdy shelter until the crapstorm passes. LEO: You know all the ins and outs, but do you know the ups and downs, too? Re-orient your compass and you’ll see what looks like a fail this week is actually a win. VIRGO: If you save the best for last, you won’t have any room left to gobble it down. Have dessert first, because chocolate always trumps green beans. Just don’t have them together. Ew. LIBRA: You think you’re a jungle cat stalking its prey, but others see you as a sleepy kitten tripping over a ball of string. You can stretch those claws out, but you’re still too cute. SCORPIO: Don’t worry if you miss your shot at the golden ring. The banquet table is littered with silver cutlery and a couple of pricey centerpieces. You may not win first place, but you won’t go home empty-handed if you have a big enough purse. SAGITTARIUS: Finding your center will take more than a few moments of meditation: it’s going to
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require a builder’s level and some blueprints. Luckily, your foundation is solid thanks to years of burgers and cheese curls. CAPRICORN: You won’t find a lost item in the last place you look, mainly because you’ll forget you found it and keep looking for another hour or so. Perhaps you should get a few extra pairs of glasses or feel your forehead more often. AQUARIUS: Your lucky break
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James Robert Cook
Oct. 30, 1926 – June 13, 2015
James Robert Cook, a resident of Texarkana, Ark. was born Oct. 30, 1926 in Ozan, Ark., a son of Robert and Bertha (Milweed) Cook. He departed this life Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 88 years. James was united in marriage with Mildred Alene (Mosley) Cook who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents, Robert and Bertha Cook and seven brothers and sisters. James worked in maintenance for Cooper Tire. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making knives and fishing. James is survived by one son, James Cook and wife Judy of Texarkana, Ark.; one daughter, Lisa Harvin of Fouke,
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Helen Virginia Gard Harrison Aug. 15, 1921 – June 7, 2015
Helen Virginia Gard Harrison, 93, of Eureka Springs was born Aug. 15, 1921 and passed quietly at home, attended by family on June 7, 2015. She was the daughter of Esmond Jacob and Ruth Naomi Gard of Minneapolis, Minn. She is survived by three children; Lawrence L. Harrison, daughter, Linda Harrison Gracia, both of Eureka Springs and
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Ark.; two grandchildren, Carla and husband George Burgess of Wake Village, Texas and Allen Cook and wife Putu of League City, Texas; one great-grandchild, Braden Burgess of Wake Village, Texas; one brother, Wilber Cook and wife Lola of Geona, Ark.; one sister, Jean Cook of Little Rock; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. There was no visitation. Graveside service was at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Mark Pepple officiating. Interment followed the service in the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
son, Eugene E. Harrison, of Kansas City, Kan. Helen had eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother, teacher, musician, hiker and a blessed inspiration to all who knew her. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Billy Gene Kerley, Sr.
Dec. 9, 1933 – June 9, 2015
Billy Gene Kerley, Sr., a resident of Eureka Springs was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Fayetteville, a son of Thomas Eugene and Ruth (Rieff) Kerley. He departed this life Wednesday, June 9, 2015 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 81 years. On May 27, 1960, Billy was united in marriage with Marilyn K. Woolley, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his parents, Thomas and Ruth Kerley; one daughter, Sharon Kerley; and three sisters. Billy was a member of the Basin Spring Masonic Lodge #386 in Eureka Springs. Billy is survived by three sons, Steve Kerley and his wife Lori of Tu-
lalip, Wash.; Ron Kerley of Sammamish, Wash.; and Billy Gene Kerley Jr, of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, Melissa, Kevin, Taylor, Kelli, and Reagan; nine great- grandchildren, Kaylin, Kameron, Madisyn, Caidyn, Alivia, Caylah, Sylas, Myah, and Liam; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. There will be no services. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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Daniel Russell Peterson, also known as Heather, a resident of Berryville, was born Aug. 29, 1957, in Denver, Colo.. She departed this life Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Berryville at the age of 57 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. On Dec. 22, 2014, she was united in marriage to Jesse Freebersyer, who survives her of the home. Heather was a member of the Wildflowers church in Eureka Springs. She enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and was an entertainer for many years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Service arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be sent to Nelson Funeral Service P.O. Box 311
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11:40 a.m. — An officer searched for but did not locate a vehicle after being asked to keep an eye out for it by Springdale. 8:43 p.m. — Officers responded to a a suspicious vehicle call and found it was just a man waiting on a call and using his iPad. We’ll call this an iMisunderstanding. 9:35 p.m. — Both parties in a domestic dispute were talked down. 11:20 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and implied consent.
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405 S. Main St., Bentonville Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Free for all ages Children attending these performances are also invited to participate in a coloring contest. Four illustrations from Cinderella will be provided and children can choose one, take it home to complete the coloring, and mail it back to Opera in the Ozarks. The cast of Cinderella will choose the winners, who will receive tickets to one of the season’s main-stage shows, either at Inspiration Point or at Arend Arts
Berryville, AR, 72616 to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. June 14 8:07 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported dog at large. 3:27 p.m. — Both parties in a disagreement did not want a report. 4:02 p.m. — An officer advised people to stay away from a certain property. 4:33 p.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a driver who did not pay for gas. 5:23 p.m. — An officer stood by as a subject picked up her belongings from her mother’s house. 9:48 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an altercation. Center in Bentonville. Parents of the winners will also receive free tickets. The 2015 Summer Season officially begins Friday, June 19 and runs through Friday, July 17, featuring 22 performances of three 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, a variation of the traditional Cinderella fairy tale; and Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, one of the grandest and most expressive of 19th century French operas. For more information, visit www.opera.org.
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Aaron Wayne Hardcastle June 18, 1986 – June 16, 2015
Aaron Wayne Hardcastle, of Eureka Springs, was born June 18, 1986, in Ada, Okla., the son of Adam Floyd and Vicki Jean (Ashford) Hardcastle. He departed this life Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Fayetteville, at the age of 28 years. Aaron was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hindsville. He was a bass player, enjoyed playing video games and liked firearms. He is survived by his parents, Adam and Vicki Hardcastle of Eureka Springs; sister, Amber Herrera and husband James of Berryville; one nephew and niece, Ryan and Auna Herrera of Berryville; grandparents, Baxter Joe Ashford of Ada, Okla.; Fanny Marie Hardcastle of Ada, Okla.; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Dee Ashford and Lee Roy Hardcastle. There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, at the Clifty Cemetery with Brother John Hooser officiating. Interment will follow at the Clifty Cemetery under the direction
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TUESDAY, JUNE 23 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Jukebox Jam; Dollar Tacos • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. • The Aud, 32 S. Main, 866-547-6258: Steve Kinworthy’s Lovin’ Every Min-
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Parker said Michael Simon is signed on as the director and Gina Gershon is reading the script for the lead role. Parker said Joanna Cassidy of “Blade Runner” and “Six Feet Under” wants to play Cate but hasn’t committed yet. Parker’s luck seems to be picking up. She said one of the executive producers of “Game of Thrones “wants to hire her
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of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Autism Society, 4340 East-West, Ste No. 350. Bethesda, Md., 20814. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. ute (Live Stage Show), 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: Singer Songwriter Showcase w/ Michael Demitri, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Open Mic with Jerry Jones, 8 p.m. • The Aud, 32 S. Main, 866-547-6258: Steve Kinworthy’s Lovin’ Every Minute (Live Stage Show), 7:30 p.m. on the writing staff of his new series, the details of which are confidential. She says she developed her feature screenplay “Zombie & Juliet” with the executive producer of “The Lord of the Rings.” Parker also teaches an eight-week-long online screenwriting class at www.networkisa.org/class.php?id=230. Her newly launched website at www.caroleparker. com details other projects she’s currently working on, one of which is a Turkish animated film.
Experience art, music, dance and nature at locations throughout Northwest Arkansas! Chapel Music Series JUNE 18, 20, 22, 23, 26 Locations throughout NWA Tickets: $10
Trail Mix Concert Tour JUNE 20 + 21 Fayetteville & Bentonville Trails Free to public
Artosphere Festival Orchestra Corrado Rovaris, Music Director
Earth Sounding FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 7:30PM Walton Arts Center Featuring works by Edvard Grieg, Bernie Krause & Richard Blackford, and Carl Nielsen Tickets: $10
Bold Spirit: The Best of Beethoven SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 8PM Walton Arts Center Beethoven’s iconic 5th Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 1 Tickets: $10
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Visit artospherefestival.org for a complete festival event listing. Thanks to Greenwood Gearhart, Inc., Arkansas Arts Council, Walton Family Foundation, Walmart Foundation, Bentonville A&P, Fayetteville A&P, National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, Regions Insurance, CitiScapes, Celebrate, NWA Democrat-Gazette, NWA Business Journal, KUAF and local funders for their support!
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