Congratulations Eureka Springs! Each year, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine celebrates the great small towns with the “Coolest Small Towns in America” competition. Readers of the magazine nominate the most interesting towns they know with populations of less than 10,000. Voters then choose among the nominees for the coolest small town. Eureka Springs is proud to have been voted #4 in the U.S. overall! Voted for having great B&B’s, Victorian architecture, the monumental 67-foot-tall hilltop Christ of the Ozarks, Branson-style shows, and hunting for ghosts in the historic downtown. Also noted for the thriving Artist Community, the current of creativity bubbles up just about everywhere, if you look hard enough. We would love for you to visit and experience this wonderful Victorian retreat for yourself.

This month, the highlights of events are the Banjo Rally International Labor Day Weekend, the annual Antique Automobile festival and Bank Robbery Re-enactment is September 9 and 10. Wood Carvers Jamboree and the 2nd Saturday Art Gallery Stroll is the same weekend. Don’t miss Scooting in the Ozarks, Jazzy Weekend, and the Second All American Weekend and of course, Bikes Blues and BBQ is the last weekend of the month in Fayetteville. There’s always plenty to do and enjoy in Eureka Springs.

Don’t miss Free concerts in Basin Spring Park Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting in Eureka Springs. We’d love to have you visit and enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!

RECIPE

PECAN-PEACH COBBLER

12 to 15 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced*
3 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup butter
2 boxes refrigerated piecrusts (4 piecrusts total)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
vanilla ice cream

Combine first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven and let stand 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring peach mixture to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter, stirring until butter melts.

Unroll 2 pie crusts. Sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over 1 piecrust, top with other piecrust. Roll into a 12-inch circle, gently pressing pecans into pastry. Cut into 1 1/2 inch stips. Repeat with remaining 2 piecrusts, 1/4 cup pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar.

Spoon half of peach mixture into a lightly greased 13×9 inch baking dish. Arrange half of pastry strips in a lattice design over top of peach mixture.

Bake at 475 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon remaining peach mixture over baked pastry. Top with remaining pastry strips in a lattice design. Bake 15 to 18 more minutes. Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream.

*2 (20 ounce) packages frozen peaches may be substituted. Reduce sugar to 2 cups, flour to 3 tablespoons and nutmeg to 1/4 teaspoon.

Note: To make ahead, let baked cobbler cool, cover and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Uncover and reheat at 250 degrees for 45 minutes.

We hope you are faring well in this summer heat. We’ve had to water our plants daily to keep them from dying since we haven’t had any measurable rain in weeks . Hopefully the worst is behind us and cooler days will be arriving soon. We’ve had many visitors from Texas in the last few weeks that come to the Ozark Mountains for a respite from the sweltering heat. The evenings have been pleasant with temperatures in the 70’s and a few guests have chosen to have breakfast outside to enjoy the cool mornings. Kids will be going back to school soon and we hope you’ll take some time for yourself to relax in Eureka Springs.

There’s always plenty of things going on in Eureka Springs and this month is no exception. Events this month include the 17th Annual Yards and Yards of Yard Sales. Hosted August 5th and 6th, Yard Sale bargains will be all around town. Maps will be available at the Chamber of Commerce so you can locate the sales in our city-wide sale. New this year, the Eurekan Biking-swimming-foot race triathlon, with lots of activities for family members of the athletes, August 12-14. Participate or come watch the athletes compete for the title of THE EUREKAN. Join us for our 2011 Annual Bluegrass Celebration August 19-21! Rain or Shine. Bluegrass groups such as Mountain Sprout, Backroads Bluegrass Band, Steve Jones’ Band, Cletus Got Shot, Arkansas Red, Hogscalders, Hogeye Ramblers, Blackberry Winter and Gospel-themed ensembles from the Pine Mountain Theatre and the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down will perform. The 19th Annual Volkwagen weekend will be August 26-28 featuring all things VW. There’s even a Banjo Rally featuring banjos from all over the US. Sounds like great fun!

Don’t miss Free concerts in Basin Spring Park seven days a week, weather permitting. Eureka Springs. We’d love to have you visit and enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!

RECIPE

CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1 tube crescent rolls
6-8 slices of thickly sliced or grated pepper jack cheese
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried onion or minced green onion
6 slices bacon (fried and crumbled) or thinly sliced ham
salt and pepper

Separate & press dough in sprayed 9×13” pan. Press into bottom and 1” up each side of pan, sealing seams. Place cheese slices over the dough, sprinkle with bacon. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper, pour over cheese slices. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until tested done. 6-8 servings.

Lots of things going on in Eureka Springs during July. We’re looking forward to the July 4th celebrations. Hometown Downtown Fourth of July will host a full day of games, contests, food, music and family fun in downtown Eureka Springs. Then off to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge with your own fireworks, or Holiday Island to watch theirs., including the fireworks at Turpentine Creek.

Enjoy a French-themed weekend during Fleur Delicious July 7, 8 and 9, including a street fair atmosphere and many local businesses participating throughout the event. Starts at the Farmers’ Market at Pine Mtn. Village on Thursday morning. Free events in Basin Spring Park and events all around town. French wine flight at DeVito’s. Indulge yourself!

Don’t forget the 2nd Saturday Gallery stroll where the city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka.”. And later in the month, the Fat Tire Festival will be held at Lake Leatherwood Park, and host competitive and non-competitive mountain bike events.

Don’t miss Free concerts in Basin Spring Park seven days a week, weather permitting. Eureka Springs. We’d love to have you visit our bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs and enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!

SPECIALS
Deluxe Wedding Package

Now thru August, Get a Free Everlasting Unity Candle with this Package !
($40 value – FREE)

Two Nights in one of our Private Honeymoon Cottages, the Evening Shade or Eureka Cottage
Minister for your Wedding
Heart Shaped Wedding Cake
Private Breakfast in Your Room Each Morning
Desserts Each Evening
One Romantic Dinner for Two at One of Eureka’s Finest restaurants ($50 voucher)
A Horse-Drawn Romantic Carriage Ride
Photos Taken With Your Camera
Everlasting Unity Candle – FREE
$569.00 (plus tax) for Two, No Guests, Good while supplies last, thru August, 2011

Weekday Romantic Getaway

Stay Two Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn or Sabrina) Monday thru Thursday
Enjoy a Full Breakfast in your room each morning
Homemade Desserts in your room each afternoon
A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s Fine Restaurants ($50 voucher)
Two Tickets to a Music Show*
$349.00 plus tax Monday thru Thursday
Valid Monday thru Thursday in July, 2011

No other discounts apply

RECIPE

CHERRY JUBILEE CHEESECAKE BARS

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cherry chip cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cherry frosting
3 eggs

Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat dry cake mix and butter with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1 cup.

In bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan, press remaining crumbly mixture.

In same bowl, beat cream cheese and frosting with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture.

Bake about 45 minutes (about 42 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until set; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

The rash of spring storms has been unfortunate and we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Many places in the area are accepting donations for the relief effort. Our heart goes out to all those affected.

The Eureka Springs Blues Festival is this weekend. If the blues are your thing, be sure to catch the multitude of performers that will be all over town. We have one cottage left for the weekend and it won’t last long. Cars shows, gallery strolls, free music in the park and more…Eureka has lots of things going on this month. Opera in the Ozarks starts later this month. The season is short, so don’t miss out. The finale will be on July 22.

We’ve been working on ongoing upgrades this spring, with new drapes and duvets in several rooms, new flat-screen tv’s and cherry tv stands. We’re always working to make your stay nice and comfortable and we appreciate all our wonderful guests.

Weekends are getting really busy and our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast rooms are filling up, so don’t delay. Reserve your dates today. Our special is month is for mid-week when things are less busy.

The rain has been plentiful and all the plants and flowers are so green and lush. It’s been a beautiful spring and should make for marvelous fall color later this year. Don’t believe the bad news reports. Eureka Springs isn’t flooded and is open and ready for business. The natural springs are beautiful and flowing right now. If you are a photography enthusiast, now is a great time to take advantage of this rare opportunity to capture some spectacular shots.

The May Festival of the Arts is held the entire month. Come celebrate the art of Eureka Springs in all its forms. Dozens of exhibits, artist’s receptions and demonstrations, Gallery Strolls, annual White Street Studio Walk, free concerts and much more are part of this month’s city-wide festival. This year’s premier performance of the Great Passion Play will commence on May 6th. Among the many other events are a plant sale, car shows, a parade, War Eagle Craft Show, a bike show and much more!

I want to thank everyone that has voted on our food poll. It seems that there is a growing demand for healthier foods while people are on vacation. We intend to take your input to heart and adjust our recipes accordingly, so stay tuned as we gradually work on perfecting them. The poll is still open and you are invited to vote and/or leave a comment if you wish. The poll is here. Thanks for your input.

Our Spring dates in our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast are filling up, so don’t delay. Reserve your dates today.

SPECIALS

MAY MASSAGE SPECIAL
When you’ve got tired, aching muscles, what’s better than a relaxing, invigorating massage?
Treat that special someone to a relaxing One-Hour Body Massage and Facial Massage for only $60 Sunday thru Thursday (reg $85).

p.s. Ladies, you CAN treat yourself!
Good Sunday thru Thursday in May.

RECIPE

LEMON MUFFINS
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 large egg, beaten
1 (8 oz) container lemon yogurt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
glaze

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
Stir together egg and next 3 ingredients until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into lightly greased muffin pans, filling three-fourths full.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Prepare glaze.
Spoon warm glaze evenly over warm muffins. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Makes 12 muffins.

GLAZE
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Cool all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until sugar dissolves.

Events this month include the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. Enjoy an open-house atmosphere as galleries welcome tourists and locals alike. Carving In The Ozarks is also this month and offers an unique opportunity to see carvers at work using chainsaws to make art instead of cutting down trees. Of course, music shows, stores and restaurants have all reopened after their winter break, so there’s plenty to do and enjoy in Eureka Springs.

We want your input on a poll we are conducting about food choices. While we get many compliments on our made-from-scratch breakfasts and desserts, we want to stay current with our guests preferences. It’s a delicate balance. While we rarely do a “country breakfast” with biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs since you can get that at almost any restaurant, we also don’t want to serve fancy dishes that our guests can’t pronounce with ingredients that are only available at gourmet stores.
We want to know what you think. When you are on vacation or a getaway, do you indulge on rich foods or rather have lighter, healthier fare? Go to EveningShade.com/blog/ and answer just one question and leave us a comment, if you’d like.

Spring is a great time to getaway to our bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs. Reserve your dates today.

Our Winning Recipe this year at Souper Soup!
EVENING SHADE INN TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Make two 9 inch layers of Devil’s Food Cake by box directions.
Place layer of Chocolate Ganache between the layers.
Frost Cake with Extra Smooth Frosting.
Top with toasted almond pieces.

Ganache
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (hershey’s special dark chips)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chop chocolate or use chocolate chips and place in a 2-quart bowl.
Place cream in a micro-wave safe measuring cup and bring to a boil (about 1 minute). Pause and bring to a boil twice more (should take only a few seconds the second and third time). Wait 20 seconds, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Use a spoon to blend the chocolate until it is soft. Whisk starting in the center of the bowl and gradually work out. Stop as soon as mixture is blended. Ganache can keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Makes enough to frost between two 9? cake layers.

Extra Smooth Frosting
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao works best), chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted buter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Place chopped chocolate in a medium metal bowl, set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until choclate is melted and smooth. Carefully remove bowl from over water, let melted chocolate cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Sift powdered sugar over buter and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add melted chocolate and beat until well blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas
March, 2011

We planted roses yesterday…spring is on it’s way. Things are starting to get busy and everyone is sprucing up after the cold, hard winter. It’s good to see things greening up again already. Our Valentine’s month special was a big hit and we want to thank all of the Romantic Couples who took advantage of it. We also had lots of fun making the cherry cheesecake special dessert this year. Now that February is behind us, there’ll be more and different wonderful desserts to enjoy.

Wow! March starts off with Mardi Gras celebrations all over town. The parade is downtown this Saturday. If one parade isn’t enough this month, the St. Patricks’ Day Parade and the Victorian Classic 10K will be on March 12. You can sample soups and desserts from restaurants and B&B’s at the Souper Soup that follows the Victorian Classic at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Spring Antique show will be March 18th, also at the Convention Center. Don’t miss these annual events that draw bigger crowds to Eureka Springs each year. Music Shows reopen this month, with he Pine Mountain Jamboree opening Friday night, just in time for our “Sing Into Spring Special”.

Don’t miss out on all the fun in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

BREAKFAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE

(Makes 4 Casseroles)
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
7 oz shredded cheese (colby/cheddar)
3 oz pepperjack cheese
3/8 tsp dill seed
3/8 tsp dill weed
3 oz cream cheese, diced
3/8 tsp ground mustard
1 ¼ tsp Greek seasoning
3/8 onion, diced and sautéed
4 small croissants (or 1 ½ large)
4 slices ham (3×5 sandwich size)
Hollandaise sauce mix

Grease 8 oz ramekins
Cover bottom of ramekins with a layer of torn croissants
Place layer of diced cream cheese over croissants
Cut ham into small pieces (about 3/8”) and layer over cream cheese
Cover with another layer of torn croissants
Mix eggs, milk, colby/cheddar cheeses, mustard, seasoning and onion together
Pour over croissants, avoid overfilling cups
Top with pepperjack cheese
Bake at 350° for 1 hour
Mix Hollandaise sauce following package directions
Turn out casserole from ramekins onto small plate and top with Hollandaise sauce.

SING INTO SPRING SPECIAL

* 2 Free Music Show Tickets – to the Pine Mountain Jamboree
* 2 Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn and Sabrina)
* In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
* Desserts in your room each day
* $278.00 plus tax
* Add $20 to upgrade to a fireplace suite
* Add $50 to upgrade to a private cottage

Valid in March 2011

We had a great New Year’s weekend and we’re looking forward to an even better 2011, thanks to all our wonderful repeat guests. Thank you!
Although January is normally a quiet month here in Eureka Springs, we have lots to do this month. Decorations have to be put away, rooms need to be refreshened, year-end office work and planning for the year ahead all have to be done.

We’re trying something new this winter. Donna has decided to serve dinner to the cottages in January because the selection of restaurants is limited.
Our recipe for this month is a dessert that would the perfect for Valentine’s day. We made this a few days ago as a trial-run and it was fantastic.

Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

RECIPE

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

Crust:
2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter

Cheesecake:
4 8 oz packages cream cheese
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, quartered
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Topping:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening – divided
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

In a small bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gently fold in cherries and pecans. Pour into crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.

In a microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; pour over cheesecake. Spread over the top and let it run down the sides. Cool.

In a small saucepan, melt the white chocolate and remaining shortening. Drizzle over the top. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Some people wait all year for August to roll around in Eureka Springs for the city-wide yardsale, the Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival and the Annual VW Weekend. Don’t forget the Gallery Stroll, the Talent Contest at the Pine Mountain Jamboree and more! And don’t forget there’s free music every Saturday and Sunday in Basin Spring Park.

August – Time for one last getaway before the kids go back to school! Traditionally, this is a slower period for us so we’re offering a great weekday special, so don’t wait too long to take advantage.
Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

SPECIAL

Unwind On A Budget
Yes, You Deserve A Getaway

* Stay Two Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn or Sabrina)
* Enjoy a Full Breakfast in your room each morning
* Homemade Desserts in your room each afternoon
* A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s Fine Restaurants ($50 voucher)
* Two Tickets to a Music Show
* $379.00 plus tax Weekends
* $349.00 plus tax Monday thru Thursday

Exchange Music Show Tickets for a One-Hour Couple’s Massage for only $79 extra!
No other discounts apply

RECIPE

SAUSAGE HASHBROWN CASSEROLE

1 lb ground sausage, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 container (8 oz) container of french onion dip
1 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cup each red and green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 package (30 oz) frozen hash brown shredded potatoes, thawed

In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, chicken soup, sour cream, french onion dip, chopped onion, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Fold in thawed hash brown potatoes. Reserve about 1/2 cup cooked sausage and combine remainder with hash brown mixture. Spread mixture in a 9×13 greased baking dish. Top with remaining sausage. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until casserole is golden brown. Cool about 10 minutes before serving.

AUGUST EVENTS IN EUREKA SPRINGS
FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park

August 6-7
16th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Bargains all around town. For more information call 800-6EUREKA

August 13-15
The Gospel of Amazement facilitated by Michael Card. This retreat is based upon Michael Card’s study of Hesed, the defining characteristic of God, in the Old Testment: ‘Radical Reversal’ is rooted in hesed and central to Luke’s presentation of the gospel. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379

August 14
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679.

August 19
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

August 19-22
8th Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Local, regional and national talent performing bluegrass all around town. Festival includes workshops, band contest and a lot of pickin’. For more information, call 479.253.2586

August 21
Colgate Country Showdown National Talent Contest at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Mountain Theater

August 27-29 17th Annual VW Weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9768

August 28-Sept 4
Carroll County Fair at the Carroll County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 N. Berryville, AR. For more information contact Becky Harp at 870-438-7255.

September
FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park

September 1
FREE Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your own banjo and join in the fun, or just come and listen. For more information call 800-805-8005 or 479-253-6185.

September 10 & 11
40th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade. For more information call 800-6EUREKA

September 11
The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade; the first time an automobile was used as getaway vehicle in a bank robbery.

September 10-12
Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday at Pine Mountain Village. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734.

September 11
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679

September 15-18
Scooting the Ozarks will be at the Travelers Inn. Self-guided & guided rides. Poker Run, Vendors & more. This event is open to all Scooter riders, from Mopeds to Maxi’s. For more information call 715-574-7099

September 16
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

September 17-19
Citywide Sidewalk Sale. Bargains all over town and special prizes just for shopping!

September 19-25
Plein Air Painting Festival. Eureka Springs is a natural venue for plein air painting and instruction. Join us for the first ever Plein Air Festival in beautiful Eureka Springs. For more information contact Steve Schmidt at 479-981-0573

September 24-26
5th Annual ADVENTURE INTO ART Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour. Artists Studios open to the public. This is a free self-guided tour.

September 30-October 3
20th Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232

If you have questions or need more information about any of these events, email or call us toll-free.

Clark and Donna

Eureka Springs, Arkansas
March, 2010

Finally, Spring is on the way! At least the weather is warmer and things coming alive again. The Pine Mountain Jamboree Music show opens this weekend and the Ozark opens March 12th. Eureka Springs will host The Governor’s Conference on Tourism starting Sunday. This conference is the largest in-state meeting of travel, tourism, and hospitality professionals. We welcome Governor Beebe to Eureka Springs and hope he gets to see all Eureka Springs’ has to offer!

We have some vacancies for the last two weekends of March, but weekdays are easier to get the suite or cottage you want. We are open year-around so it’s not too early to call to reserve your dates.Plan that Special Getaway this year at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast.

• Stay Two Nights in March and Get Two Music Show Tickets Free!
• Your Choice of the Pine Mountain Jamboree or Ozark Shows*
• Good on any suite or cottage
• Must mention this special when making your reservation.

*Pine Mountain Jamboree opens March 5, Ozark opens March 12
No other discounts apply

HAZELNUT TOFFEE SQUARES

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.

With a wooden spoon or a mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt; beat until well blended. Add the flour; mix until dough begins to come together (if you’re using an electric mixer, set it on low speed). Pat the dough into the pan. Bake until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and keeps a slight indentation when pressed lightly, 26 to 28 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and the milk in a double boiler, stirring as little as possible to prevent separating. Pour the warm ganache over the warm baked cookie crust and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with the nuts and let cool completely until chocolate has set, about 4 hours.

Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

March 5-7
Lenten Retreat facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael shares his insights and experiences and will challenge you to make this Lenten Season more spiritually profitable. For more information call 479-253-7370

March 7-9
Arkansas Governors Conference in Eureka Springs. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-638-7352.

March 10
John Michael Talbot breakfast benefit at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Presentation by JMT – Monastery Rebuilding Fundraiser; raising money for the “Green” Monestary at Little Portion. For more information contact Rachel at 870-654-7405.

March 12
Opening night for Ozark Mountain Hoedown Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-7725 for reservations and information.

March 13
28th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race. 10K Run, 2-Mile Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk. Host hotel is the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks and will have parking for the races. For more information call Billy Batson at 479-253-5543 or 479-981-1791

March 13
Eureka Springs Historical Museum Souper Soup will follow the Victorian Classic and will be held in the High School Cafeteria from 9:30am-1pm.

March 13
17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2:00pm, following the usual parade route down Spring St. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551

March 14
The Vic Olson Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks.

March 17
Eureka Springs All Star Kazoo & Free Form Marching Band. Steps out from Chelsea’s at 4:00pm and meanders down the hill through all taverns.

March 18
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

March 19
14th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview Sale 5:30pm-7:00pm. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551

March 20
Chili Feed-Benefit for Grassy Knob Fire Department. Hours are Noon-7pm. For more information call 479-253-2266.

March 20-21
14th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show and Sale at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551

March 27
20th Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 10am-4pm. Located 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 South. For more information call KaleidoKites at 479-253-6596 or 888-836-6251

April 4
34th Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info.

April 9-11
Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Jean Seifried at 479-981-0353 or Angel Brodsky at 479-981-1764, visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@gmail.com.

April 10
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679

April 11
Eureka Springs Preservation Society 2nd Annual Simply Scrumptious Dessert and Tea. Twelve beautifully designed table tops with desserts in the Crescent Hotel’s Conservatory. The Society will raffle off a special table. For more information: Dee Bright, President eshideaway@cox.net 479-253-9582

April 15
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

April 15-18
34th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit http://www.nwarkaa.org/springtime.htm

April 15-17
16th Annual Spring Carnegie Library Book Sale. Hours are Thursday 6pm-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org.

April 16-17
6th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. Watch chain saw carvers in action! For more information contact David Blankenship at 479-253-2080, Leigh Spargur at 479-253-9100 or Carl Ennis at 479-253-8766