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Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Newsletter August 2010

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

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!

Bed and Breakfast Newsletter Eureka Springs July 2010

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

Summer is really here, but at least the weather has been cooler the last few days, making outdoor activities more enjoyable. Some things going on in July are the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll, Fat Tire Festival and Opera in the Ozarks will be playing until July 17th, so don’t miss your chance to catch a fantastic performance this year. There will also be an art display at the AUD for the final performance.Eureka Springs Gallery Stroll
We’ve added a few new summer dessert recipes to make your stay with us even better. A light, cool dessert is so refreshing after a day out shopping or sightseeing. The Oreo Cookie Dessert is so good – you have to try it!

Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. We still have vacancies for July, so take advantage of a great Summer Getaway. Reserve your dates today!

Eureka Springs Opera In The Ozarks

Opera In The Ozarks ?? I know what you are thinking – you must be kidding, right? Well, no actually. Although the Ozarks are most famous for bluegrass and country music and musicians, there is a music academy here in Eureka Springs that has been in existence since 1950 that is dedicated to the Fine Arts, concentrating on vocal and instrumental music and dramatic art. The name of the academy is Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony. Opera In The Ozarks

Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Newsletter May 2010

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
June, 2010

Whew! May is over and summer is here. Everything is so green and lush right now because of all the spring rain. Donna and I have found a little time to get out enjoy the scenery lately on the bike. The riding here is fantastic. June looks to be a busy month in Eureka Springs with lots of things to do. Here’s just some of the things going on in June – a art gallery stroll, a car show, Opera in the Ozarks, the Xterra Outdoor Triathlon, Carnegie Library 100th Celebration and much more. And don’t forget,Blues Weekend is this coming weekend and there will be lots of music all over town to enjoy.Opera_in_the_Ozarks

There’s always something going on in Eureka Springs. Weekends in June are really filling up, so we put together a Mid-Week Special so you can take advantage of the less-busy time during the week. Reserve your dates today!

Eureka Springs Underground Tunnels

Eureka Springs is known as a quirky, mountain village and a new attraction that is now open to the public is no exception. History buffs and people who enjoy Underground Eureka Springsunderground exploration will enjoy the new Underground Eureka tours.

First Annual Eureka Springs Grand Illumination

Eureka Springs Arkansas will host it’s first annual Eureka Springs Grand Illumination starting May 13th. The event decorates the Victorian village with thousands of oriental paper lanterns. Imagine viewing the ornate architecture of Eureka Springs by night with the glow of paper lanterns adorning the facades of historic downtown buildings and the porches of many of the Victorian homes throughout the village. Victorian_Grand_Illumination

Contests include ‘Best Decorate House’, ‘Best Decorated Business’ and a Photography competition with over a thousand dollars in cash and many other great prizes up for grabs.

The Eureka Springs Grand Illumination lasts through May 16th,  and is only one of the events that are part of the May Festival of Art in Eureka Springs. Come visit us at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and enjoy all our extraordinary escape has to offer.

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, AR

The Great Passion Play will reopen for its 42nd annual season May 7th.  Come see hundreds of cast performers re-enact the last days of Jesus Christ, his death and ressurection on a hillside outdoor theatre.  Eureka Springs Great Passion PlayAn unforgettable and inspiring performance enjoyed by more than seven million people from all over the world for over 40 years.

Performed using live animals, historically accurate sets and costumes, and features state-of-the art sound and lighting effects and original music in a dramatic two-hour presentation of the last week in the incarnation of Jesus of Nazareth.

There’s much more to do at the Great Passion Play. Visit the Bible Museum, the Tabernacle, the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, The Living Bible Tour, Sacred Arts Exhibit, the Berlin Wall and the Little Church in the Grove.  Enjoy the Texans performance at the “Top of the Mountain” Dinner Theatre starting at 5:00 pm for a hearty sit-down meal and gospel entertainment prior to the Play.

We offer several bed and breakfast packages in Eureka Springs that include tickets to the Great Passion Play. Come enjoy all there is to do in Eureka Springs, the extraordinary escape.

May Bed and Breakfast Newsletter

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
May, 2010

Lots of things going on in May in Eureka Springs. Outdoor Theatre in Harmon Park, Books In Bloom, ArtCars, a Parade, the War Eagle Craft Show and much, much more! The entire month of May is devoted to the Arts in Eureka Springs, with many events and exhibitions displaying a wide variety of fine art. A new event this year, the Grand Illumination, will decorate downtown buildings and Victorian homes with thousands of oriental lanterns May 13th thru 16th.Eureka Springs Great Passion PlayThe Great Passion Play will reopen for its 42nd annual season May 7th. Come see it again or for the first time and help support an Ozarks tradition.
There’s always something going on in Eureka Springs. Check out the list below and come join the fun! It’s not too early to call to reserve your dates. Plan that Special Getaway this year at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast.

War Eagle Craft Fair

Join us in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, May 7, 8, and 9 for our world famous Spring craft fair. War Eagle Craft Fair TentCome see the finest in Ozark’s arts and antiques as well as vendors from across the US. This is not a flea market! This is a juried show and participants come from across the United States and look forward to meeting you and exhibiting their wares.