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 Mountain Hoe-Down 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 Mountain Hoe-Down Shows*
• Good on any suite or cottage
• Must mention this special when making your reservation.

*Pine Mountain Jamboree opens March 5, Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down 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

EVENING SHADE INN BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
January, 2010

Eureka Springs Courthouse

The New Year. Everyone looks forward to resolutions and starting over. New promise, new expectations, new challenges. Putting the past behind and moving forward. We are lucky to have that chance. Don’t squander the time you have with your loved one. Make time to get away and reconnect. Romance shouldn’t be at the bottom of your to-do list.

Guys and gals, don’t let Valentine’s be the one time of year you show your love. Breakfast without the kids that she doesn’t have to cook and time away with you will do wonders, I’m sure you know. So why wait? We are open year-around, so it’s not too soon to reserve your special dates.

Spoil that special someone this year with a Romantic Getaway at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast.

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SPECIALS

Love massages? How about HALF-PRICE Massages? Here’s a Great Special we are running thru the end of January.
Our “RELIEVE THE TENSION” Package includes Two One-Hour Massages for the price of ONE, plus a Special Room Rate.

* Two Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn or Sabrina *)
* Two One-Hour Massages to relieve the holiday stress
* Scrumptious Homemade Desserts in your room each day
* Our famous In-Room Full Breakfast each morning

Good Anytime in January $315 (normally $408, Save $93!)
Purchase as a gift or for yourself. Package must be used by January 31, 2010.
No other discounts apply, All Prices Plus Tax

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How about a Romantic Getaway on a budget? Who says you can only celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th? Here’s a Valentine Special that is good for all of February.

* Two Nights in a Private Honeymoon Cottage
* A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s fine restaurants ($50 voucher)
* Champagne or Cider, chilled in your room on arrival
* Our famous In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
* Scrumptious Homemade Desserts in your room each day

- $449 Valentine’s Weekend (not available)
- $399 Any days in February except Valentine’s Weekend
* Add a third night to either package for $150 (over 20% off!)
No other discounts apply, All Prices Plus Tax

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RECIPE

Cream Cheese Fudge

CREAM CHEESE FUDGE

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (12 oz) white chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 oz (1 square) semisweet baking chocolate
2 teaspoon shortening

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Melt white chocolate chips in microwave on Low until smooth, stirring occasionally. Fold melted white chocolate and chopped pecans into cream cheese mixture. Spread into a greased 8-inch baking dish. Chill until ready to frost. Melt baking chocolate with shortening in microwave on Low (about 2 minutes). Pour over top of fudge. Cool, then cut into squares.

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January Events in Eureka Springs

January 9
Kings Day Mardi Gras Kick Off Rally at 5:00pm at the Rowdy Beaver. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551

January 23
11th annual Eureka Springs Robert Burns Night at our NEW location, the Convention Center at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Social hour at 6:00 PM followed by the clan’s feast at 7:00.

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February Events in Eureka Springs

February 4
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball with champagne supper buffet beginning at 6:00pm in the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. Reservations required: 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766.

February 5
Mardi Gras Hookers and Jokers Ball at 6:00pm at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Limited seating. For tickets call 479-253-7788. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551

February 6
5th Annual Mardi Gras Parade at 2pm .

February 6
Annual Krazo Contest at the Art Colony at 3:30pm (following the parade).

February 6
Krew of Roux Mardi Gras Ball at Mama Roux’s Louisiana Restaurant. For more information contact Betty at 479-253-8630 ext 408.

February 13
8th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks.

February 13
Freakin Eurekan 15K Trail race at 10:00 am. Race day registration will be held from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The course follows trails around Lake Leatherwood. For more information contact Shane Cate at 479-445-4228

February 13
6th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785 or visit www.eurekachocfest.com.

February 16
Second Line Krazo Krawl meets at the Cat House and steps out about 4:00pm. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551

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

Clark and Donna