Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Newsletter

May and June, 2007

The weather's warm and Eureka Springs is buzzing!  The Great Passion play resumes the last Friday in April and The War Eagle Craft Fair is the first weekend in May. The entire month of May is art month in Eureka Springs with many art exhibitions and activities to enjoy...

- May Special -
For May, we have reduced our Romantic Getaway Package #1 even lower than our normal package price ! Come join us for May Festival of Arts.  Meet the artists and enjoy seeing all the wonderful artwork and shop in the most unique town in Arkansas.
    * 2 nights in a King Suite with a Jacuzzi and Fireplace for Two ! (Oliva or Lauren suites)(1)
    * A Full Breakfast delivered to your suite
    * Afternoon Desserts in your suite and
    * Dinner for Two at Devito's Restaurant
    * Two Tickets to your choice of the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down or the Pine Mountain Jamobree music shows (2)
    * 2 1/2 Hour Guided Tour for Two
 $390.00 plus tax.  (Regularly $435.00)
*Subject to availability, No other discounts apply. Good thru 5/31/2007
(1) Upgrade to the Morgan suite for $20.00 more
(2) Exchange for Passion Play tickets for $10.00 more

RECIPES

STRAWBERRY MUFFINS
1 (10-ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries, thawed and undrained
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Strawberry Butter

Reserve 2 tablespoons strawberries for Strawberry Butter. Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together remaining strawberries, milk, eggs, and oil until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 375º for 20 minutes. Remove from pans immediately, and serve with Strawberry Butter. Yield: 14 muffins.

STRAWBERRY BUTTER
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons reserved strawberries

Stir together butter and strawberries until well blended. Yield: ½ cup.

APRIL EVENTS in Eureka Springs
We've tried to be brief, but the event list is very long.  Call or email for more information.

Ride Rally Ride
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 - Saturday, April 28th, 2007 The Eureka Springs "Ride Rally Ride". Five days, five different routes, one dinner. Just riding motorcycles through some of the most beautiful countryside in the state. For more information call Bryan Sumpter at 800-870-2529 or email edelweissinn@sbcglobal.net

The Great Passion Play
Friday, April 27th, 2007 - Saturday, October 27th, 2007 39th Annual Season of The Great Passion Play. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com Please note the Great Passion Play performs every night except Sunday and Wednesday. Special performances are scheduled during holiday weekends. Curtain time changes after Labor Day.

Clogging in the Natural State
Friday, April 27th, 2007 - Sunday, April 29th, 2007 5th Annual "Clogging in the Natural State" workshops, demonstrations and performances at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.For additional information, please contact Kathey Wilson 870-243-8113.

For more information about February events, view the Eureka Springs Events Calendar

MAY EVENTS in Eureka Springs
We've tried to be brief, but the event list is very long.  Call or email for more information.

Eureka House Concerts
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007 "Tracy's pure voice conveys the simple truths of the songs, her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn." - Mary Chapin Carpenter. TRACY GRAMMER performs at 7:30 pm at 17 Elk Street in the Unitarian Church. Doors open at 7. Come enjoy an evening of great music in a smoke-free, intimate setting. www.eurekahouseconcerts.com

War Eagle Craft Fair
May 4, 5, 6, 2007 The Ozarks #1 Arts and Crafts Fair.  A major reason is to have a chance to buy from the year's work of a favorite Ozark artist or craftsman. Others come early to insure a full day's shopping among the more than 300 exhibitors. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day and close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

May Festival of the Arts
May, 2007 Events and activities every day, every week during the month of May celebrating arts in all its forms. The theme for the 2007 Festival is "Garden Party." This theme will be used for ARTragious Parage entries and Yard Art entries as well as other events to be announced.  Gallery walks, concerts, dances, artist receptions, parade, contests, workshops and demonstrations. Something for kids of all ages. Including the return of the very popular Spring Art and Yard Art. www.mayfestivalofthearts.com

Bench Art:--Installation of new benches: April 29. Spring Art:--Winner Announced: May 5 at Basin Spring Park. Yard Art:--Installation: April 23-28 Parade:--Event: May 5 4:00 pm

SUNDAY May 1 10:00am-3:00pm ART IN THE PARK

FRIDAY May 11 10:00AM-6:00PM ART IN THE PARK 7:30-9:00pm ARTRAVE/$15

SATURDAY May 12 10:00am-6:00pm ART IN THE PARK 6:00-9:00pm ARTIST RECEPTIONS/GALLERY WALK

FRIDAY May 18 4:00-10:00pm WHITE STREET STUDIO WALK White Street/Upper Loop

SAT MAY 19 6:00-9:00pm ARTIST RECEPTIONS/GALLERY WALK ART AWAKENING OPEN/$5 ADMISSION

SATURDAY May 28 6:00-9:00pm ARTIST RECEPTIONS/GALLERY WALK
 
Randy Newman Friday, May 4th, 2007 Randy Newman - One show only. 8:30 pm at THE Auditorium. 479-253-2586 or 888-855-7823 for ticket info and purchase. $48.00/person

7th Annual NWA PT Cruiser Event Friday, May 4th, 2007 - Sunday, May 6th, 2007 Schedule of Events: -Friday: Noon-5:00 pm. Registration will begin at Pine Mountain Village. -Saturday: 8:00 am. Registration continues. -Sunday: Breakfast and Awards presentation. Goody bags, games, wipeout board, Best Mardi Gras Car Decor, Mr. PT Contest, door prizes, raffles. Prizes for: Farthest away, People's Choice, Oldest Original PT. Neon Lite Parade, Neon PEOPLE Parade, Eureka Springs ARTrageous Parade. T-shirts, regular Trolley stops, Poker Run, much, much more.

Turpentine Creek Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday, May 4th, 2007 - Sunday, May 6th, 2007 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Arts & Crafts Fair. For more information contact Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790 or visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email clif@turpentinecreek.org

2nd Annual Art Car Weekend
Friday, May 4th, 2007 - Sunday, May 6th, 2007 Schedule of Events Friday, May 4th: 12:00-1:00 p.m.-Rally at the Eureka Springs Elementary School 1:00-2:00 p.m.-Rally at the Eureka Springs Rehab Center 5:00 p.m.-Announcement of Winner of Model Art Car Decorating Contest at Harmonic Bizaar 2:00-6:00 p.m.-Public Meet & Greet at the GRAND "and this time I'm not kidding" OPENING of Ranaga's Celestial Windz Harmonic Bizaar "Home of the World's Largest Tuned Musical Windchime". (Live Music) Finger food & light refreshments. Saturday, May 5th: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.-Interactive Public Display in Auditorium Parking Lot 4 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-ARTrageous Parade (MAIN EVENT) and award's ceremony in Basin Park 6:00-9:00 p.m.-ARTrageous ART CAR BALL-ARTrageous Costumes, Music and Dancing (Hillbilly, jazz, polka, reggae, rock, klezmer music by the notorious Garbonzo's of Springfield, Mo.) Sunday, May 6th: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-Public Meet & Greet at Eureka's Sunday Market-Downtown 4:00-5:00 p.m.-Rally through the Historic District to the Grand Send Off at the Harmonic Bizaar

4th Annual PSNWA Photo Symposium
Saturday, May 5th, 2007 - Sunday, May 6th, 2007 The PSNWA Photography Symposium provides you with a great photographic opportunity without breaking the bank. Whether you are just starting out or a professional photographer, the PSNWA Symposium enables you to improve your photography with educational workshops and creative sessions in both studio and unique settings around historic Eureka Springs Arkansas. NOTICE: PSNWA is a Non-Profit organization. This Symposium is a non-profit event. Total Participation in the Symposium is limited to only cover the cost of the Symposium. As such, refunds are not possible after registration in the Symposium. Please do not hesitate to contact the PSNWA Event Committee with any special requests or questions. photosociety@psnwa.org  www.psnwa.org

Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12nd, 2007 Annual Garden Club Plant Sale in the parking lot of the Eureka Springs High School. Rain date is May 19. For more information call 479-253-9021 or email vannancy@arkansas.net.

Sunday Market
Sunday, May 13rd, 2007 Join us in downtown Eureka Springs every Sunday through October 9 for the SUNDAY MARKET. It's a flea market, it's farm fresh vegetables, it's flowers and plants, arts and crafts, it's collectibles and musicians, it's furnishings and antiques! Yes, it's EVERYTHING!! Every Sunday from 9AM until 4PM until October 9. For information, please call 888-855-7823. For Sunday Market participation, please call 479-363-9528.

Bobbin Lace Workshop & Exhibit
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 Bobbin Lace Workshop & Exhibit, 11am-3pm. For more information contact Ginni at 479-253-9417 or email director@eshm.org.

Culinary Class
Friday, May 18th, 2007 - Saturday, May 19th, 2007 Karen Gros provides regular culinary classes in her Provençal-style home, featuring locally-grown seasonal menus. She is available as a personal chef for private dinners or cooking parties, as well as cooking events such as Corporate Culinary Team Building. Karen also lectures on the subject of cooking with fresh and dried herbs, as well as the making of stocks and sauces. Karen is now sharing her love of France by taking small groups on food-based tours to Paris. Friday, May 18th, 2007; 10:00a-1:00pm or Saturday, May 19th, 2007; 10:00a-1:00pm Menu items include: Garden fresh pea soup with crème fraîche Spinach, mushroom & gruyère tart with Roasted red pepper sauce Tuition for this demonstration only class is $25-$28 per person.  www.cuisinekaren.com

White Street Studio Walk
Friday, May 18th, 2007 4-10PM. This annual event has turned into a much anticipated evening. Artists up and down White Street open their homes and studios for show and sale of their work. A street fair-like atmosphere for locals, visitors, young and young at heart.

Eureka Springs Blues Festival
Thursday, May 31st, 2007 - Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 Local, regional and national blues talent at venues all over town and in THE Auditorium. Headliners not yet announced. Please visit www.eurekaspringsbluesfestival.com and www.theaud.org for additional information as it becomes available.

For more information  about March events, view the Eureka Springs Event Calendar

JUNE EVENTS in Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs Blues Festival
Thursday, May 31st, 2007 - Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 Local, regional and national blues talent at venues all over town and in THE Auditorium. Headliners not yet announced. Please visit www.eurekaspringsbluesfestival.com and www.theaud.org for additional information as it becomes available.

LZ Love Friday, June 1st, 2007 - Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 June 1 & 2 2007 Eureka Springs Blues Festival Barefoot Ballroom Basin Park Hotel - LZ Love is quite simply awesome. She just blows the roof off the place every time, with her powerhouse, yet controlled, vocals & vibrant stage presence. She is one complete package with all the bows & trimmings, and she's always got a great band backing her up. If you like Bettie LaVette, Macy Gray or Lavelle White, you'll definitely want to hear LZ. www.lz-love.com

Eureka Divas present Just Had Enough! Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 - Friday, June 8th, 2007 The local tour de force comedy troupe presents an interactive, multi-medium, all original evening of entertainment. Written and directed by Janet Alexander, starring Kendra Manley, Robin Milam and Marley Stevenson. Featuring sketches developed in improvisation and honed through skill, the foursome poke at various themes which continually cause us to throw up our hands and scream!...or to tuck our noses under our pillows and hide. Funny and intelligent, set for an adult audience, Just Had Enough is sure to be a highlight of the 2007 season. Presented in every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during June in The Gem (lower level of the City Auditorium.) Tickets are $20.00. Cash bar and snacks will be available. Tickets available at www.theticketplace.org or by calling 888/855-7823 or write to eurekafestivals@gmail.com Seating is limited, please make reservations. See also, June 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, and 29th.

Eureka Springs Off Road Triathlon Saturday, June 9th, 2007 More than 150 athletes are expected to challenge each other and Mother Nature in Eureka Springs at the second annual XTERRA Eureka Springs  Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run on Saturday June 9th, 2007. The main event combines a 0.5-mile swim in Lake Leatherwood, with a 13-mile mountain bike through the park s mountainous terrain and a 5-mile trail run. Participants may race as individuals or as a part of a relay team. A new addition to this year s event is a separate Trail Running race that will precede the main event. It features a 3.5-mile run on the Miner s Rock Trail, also in Lake Leatherwood City Park. There are still slots available for both races. To register, visit www.eurekaspringsoffroadtriathlon.com and go to the registration page.

Eureka Divas present Just Had Enough! Wednesday, June 13rd, 2007 - Friday, June 15th, 2007 (See June 6 for details)

9th Annual Native American Festival & Pow-wow Friday, June 15th, 2007 - Sunday, June 17th, 2007 Located at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. For more informatiuon call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3781, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email clif@turpentinecreek.org

13th Annual Street Rod and Custom Car Show Saturday, June 16th, 2007 13th Annual Street Rod and Custom Car Show Held at Pine Mountain Village. Car show, parade, DJ and music, games and fun for the entire family. For more information, please call 479-253-7541.

Rising Star Band Contest Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 For the second year Eureka Springs will be holding Rising Star Band Contest in Basin Spring Park from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Free to the public, bands from across the region will be vying for the opportunity to win prizes and be featured during our Feat Fest weekend, September 14th and 15th. The Contest runs every Saturday evening from June 23rd to August 11th. For information call 888/855-7823 or write to eurekafestivals@gmail.com

Eureka Divas present Just Had Enough! Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 - Friday, June 29th, 2007 (See June 6 for details)

Rising Star Band Contest Saturday, June 30th, 2007 (See June 23 for details)

For more information about June events, view the Eureka Springs Event Calendar

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