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Eureka Springs swings, dances and sings in August with music for everyone. There’s free music in Basin Park in addition to concerts in the city

auditorium featuring music for every ‘druther – from the classical magic of Eroica Trio cellist, Sara Sant’Ambrosio, to blues legend Robert Cray and bluegrass legend Melvin Goins. There’s even a special gospel concert with All Things New. Country fans will enjoy a whole day of country music at the Texaco Country Showdown at Pine Mountain Theater, and banjo buffs can catch free

concerts at the Banjo Rally held at Inn of the Ozarks. And all that’s in addition to two great variety shows

you can always catch at Pine Mountain Theater and the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down.

When your feet aren’t busy tappin’ to the music, send them hiking around town for a day of shopping and dining or out around our trails for lots to do and see both indoors and out. Take the family spelunking in a cool cave, out on the lake for a cruise or on a tour of the wildlife habitats at Turpentine Creek animal refuge. +

Also just outside of town is the Eureka Springs West area, with gorgeous retreat facilities, cabins, cottages, attractions, lake activities and things to do. It’s the perfect place for a romantic

getaway, group meetings and more. Take a few minutes to explore it all at www.eurekaspringswest.com. +



6–7 Area CavesSpelunking and more - bring the family

8–9 Music, Music, MusicToss the ear buds, this is live!

13 Beading in the OzarksYou’ll need a bigger jewelry box

14–15 Calendar of EventsIf you can’t find something to do, it’s not our fault

16 The EurekanMulti-Sport Event Swimming/biking/foot racing for all ages

17 Off Road AdventureBring the touch-up paint

24–25 NightlifeFood and fun after the shops close

Don’t forget your walking,dancing and hiking shoes!

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Photographer Melanie Myhre’s “Rhapsody” is our cover photo this month. During August, Naked Lady (or Belladonna) lilies raise their flowery heads all around the area, and Melanie

captured dozens of the lovely “naked ladies” … along with one appropriately clothed.

“I did this series with Candace Chapman Duling as a creative project,” Melanie told us. “It was shot at Belladonna Cottages, and I had to wait two whole years to shoot it. The first year I saw the lilies but didn’t have time to shoot them before they were gone. The next year we had a drought and they didn’t bloom. I waited anxiously for them to bloom the following year and rushed out to capture them in the one day I had available! Candace really is playing the violin, well, ok, just a couple of notes, but she put her whole soul into it.”

She must have, because the flowers seem to be leaning in to hear her music.

“Setting a mood and telling a story is meaningful for me. I think it comes from reading too many fairytales and roaming the wilderness with my imaginary friends as a child. I used to drive my mother absolutely insane with my escapades,” Melanie confessed. “To this day I still love pretty dresses and a good twilight stroll in the woods.”

For more of Melanie’s dreamlike photography see melaniemyhrephotography.com or visit the Melanie Myhre or Melanie Myhre Photography pages on Facebook. +

Open seven days a week, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center is located in Pine Mountain Village on 62E just a minute or two from downtown. Racks of brochures and publications

as well as maps and posters are on hand to make sure you get the latest information on places to stay, eat and visit. You’ll also find information on art galleries, attractions, events, restaurants, shopping, real estate and wedding services. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Friendly staff will help you with tickets to shows, direct you to points of interest, and are always happy to make a phone call to get any information that’s not already in print at your fingertips. Start your visit in the media room with a brief film on the history of Eureka Springs and you’re ready to plan your adventure! +

Fun Facts about Naked Ladies:

The Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna L.) is one of two

species of bulbs in the genus, Amaryllis. The plants hail from the Western Cape of South Africa and are thought to have spread by way of European slave traders and colonization. They’re also known as Belladonna Lilies. In the Azores, people called them Little Girls Going to School, because the pink blossoms opened about the time school began in the fall.

Long, leathery leaves emerge in the spring and then die back down to the bulb. Nothing happens then until around mid-summer when the bulb produces clusters of up to 12 fragrant, trumpet shaped flowers ranging from pinkish-white to rose-red on tall stalks. After the flowers are gone the leaves then reappear and the cycle continues the following spring.

When the foliage appears, it’s important to allow the leaves to die back naturally without pruning because the bulb builds energy from sun on the leaves. Once the plant is in flower, stalks should be removed when flowers begin to look tired because flowers that go to seed prevent the bulb from blooming the following year. +


Discovered in 1845, Cosmic Cavern is located near Berryville and is one of the warmest caves in the Ozarks with high humidity and a consistent temperature of 62°.

Once featured on CBS News, the cavern features two cave lakes on the 1.5-hour tour, both claimed to be “bottomless.” A variety of formations can be observed, including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, soda straws, helictites, cave bacon, draperies, and many other speleothems.

A newly discovered area, “Silent Splendor,” has been hailed as a must see and houses one of the longest soda straw formations in the Ozarks – measuring over an incredible 9 feet, so don’t forget your camera! You may also see cave critters along the tour, including lake trout, blind cave salamanders and bats.

If you’re interested in seeing more after the tour, keep your ticket and set up a Wild Cave Tour for an exclusive look into rarely seen

parts of the cavern. (Must be 14 or over – see website for details). And why not try your hand at gemstone panning? Gems you might capture include amethyst, fluorite, Apache tear, peacock ore, calcite, lodestone, copper, talc, pumice, citrine, garnet in matrix, optical calcite, fuchsite, sulphur, ulexite, fool’s gold, geode, rose quartz, and chalcopyrite. Every bag is guaranteed and each bag is only $4.99. You get to keep what you find!

Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year round. Admission: $15 age 13 and over, $7.50 ages 5 – 12, and free for children 4 and under. Visit www.cosmiccavern.com or call (479) 246-8633. +

Cosmic Cavern


The spectacular natural entrance to War Eagle Cavern is located on the shores of majestic Beaver Lake, just a few miles south of Eureka Springs. In addition to 60-minute guided underground cave tours (wide walkways and no stairs!), activities include the “Lost in the Woods Maze,” hiking trails, picnic and play areas above ground.

The real story started about 250 million years ago, give or take a million. War Eagle Cavern opened to the public in 1978 and is one of the newer show caverns in the country. New areas and rooms were opened in 2013, including the “Crystal Hallway, “Mirror Lake Room,” “Rimstone Dam Waterfall” and more.

For the adventurous, a three-hour Spelunker Tour option begins where the 60-minute public tour ends. Available via reservation-only for groups of four or more, the Spelunker Tour is mildly strenuous. The cavern continues into the mountain for miles, but is fairly level. You will most likely experience huge colonies of bats,

and guaranteed – you will get wet and muddy!War Eagle Cavern also offers a special group package

including gemstone panning at the War Eagle Mining Company sluice. And there’s a fun educational experience for the kids as guides spin yarns about the history of the cavern, explaining the many dripping formations (Yes, they will see bats!), and the karst landscape of the Ozark Mountains. (See website TOURS page for details.)

The cavern is located one-half mile off Hwy.12, midway between Eureka Springs and Rogers and is open year round Monday – Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. Admission: $15 age 12 and up, $9 ages 4 – 11, and free for children 3 and under. Group pricing also available. Visit www.wareaglecavern.com or call (479) 789-2909.

When you do decide to cool off in a cave, remember to let your hosts know you read about them in the Fun Guide! +

What adventure lies beneath ….Exploring caves around Eureka Springs (here be dragons?)

Everyone appreciates the beauty of our lakes and hills – but did you ever wonder what sights there may be deep below your feet? Have you ever wondered in

the mornings what makes those puffs of misty clouds rising from the hills? Well, it could be dragon breath, but it’s more

likely cool air from dozens of hidden caves interacting with the outdoor temperature.

There are nearly 2,000 documented caves in Northwest Arkansas, making this a “mecca” for cave lovers and spelunkers worldwide. Three of the better-known cavern

systems are located near Eureka Springs, each offering unique insights into the earth’s unknown underworld. Cosmic Cavern, Onyx Cave and War Eagle Cavern all offer guided or self-guided tours with a wide variety of on-site amenities that range from gift shops to water powered gristmills.

Onyx Cave Park has been a popular stop for Eureka Springs’ visitors since 1893. Although named “Onyx,” the cave does not contain the precious stone, but a type of flagstone similar to onyx. The temperature inside the cave is a constant 57°.

Onyx Cave Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While there is no formal tour, visitors are invited to take a 30-minute self-guided tour with headsets and narration. After the tour, you’ll likely find a memento to take home from the gift shop, which boasts the largest selection of onyx gifts in the area.

The cave and gift shop are located 6 miles east of Eureka Springs on Onyx Cave Road off US 62E. Admission: $7.50 age14 and up, $3.50 children 4 to 13, free for children 3 and under. Visit www.onyxcaveeurekasprings.com or phone (479 253-9321. +

Onyx Cave

War Eagle Cavern


Artists & Galleries

The historic city auditorium in Eureka Springs has hosted some world-famous musicians beginning way back in 1928 with John Phillip

Sousa (really!) to legendary performers such as Willie Nelson, Bill Cosby, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Guy, Merle Haggard, Ray Charles and B.B. King in the more recent past. And “the beat” goes on this year with …

August 9: Get in the mood for the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll with a free

concert by the Cate Brothers Band in Basin Park from 5 – 7 p.m. The Cate Brothers, perhaps Northwest Arkansas’ most famous music export, rarely perform. So don’t miss this gig! The Cates started performing together in the 1960s. In the ‘70s, they received national radio airplay. In

‘80s, they toured with The Band. The rest is history, and, well, so was that,

actually.

August 14: Catch All Things New live in concert at

the city auditorium at 7 p.m. If you love contemporary Christian

music, this is the band to hear. A band of 20-somethings may not be the

average person’s most obvious source for life wisdom and spiritual depth, but the risk is worth

the reward – at least with this surprisingly insightful contemporary, and often folksy, Florida quartet. The songs they write and sing already contain the clarity of a hard-won life lesson: things break apart in this world, but God restores them.

August 14 – 16: Mr. Big’s Annual Bluegrass Festival features bluegrass legends Melvin Goins & Friends on Friday and Karl Shiflett & Big Country Saturday at the auditorium. Others joining this great weekend of bluegrass include Retro & Smiley, Pam Setzer, the Clark Family and Bill Nesbitt.

Tickets are now on sale at www.theaud.org.

Free events:Thursday: Watermelon Social and bluegrass jam, 7 p.m.Friday: Music in Basin Park – 12 p.m. Davanzo Family, 1 p.m. Clark Family, 2 p.m. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Band, 3 p.m. Donny Catron, 4 p.m. Dragonmasters and at 5 p.m. Clancey FergusonSaturday:

Bluegrass legend Melvin Goins tells stories about his life on the road at the Rodeway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort hotel at 9 a.m.

More music in Basin Park – 12 p.m. the Clark Family, 1 p.m. Buffalo City Ramblers, 2 p.m. Al Brumley & Friends, 3 p.m. Mountain View Friends & Family, 4 p.m. Dragonmasters and at 5 p.m. the Davanzo Family

Auditorium showsFriday: Melvin Goins with Retro and Smiling, 7 p.m. Opening acts include The Davanzo Family, Mountain View Friends & Family, Clancey Ferguson, Buffalo City Ramblers with Donny Catron, and the Dragonmasters.Saturday: Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, 7 p.m.

Opening acts include Al Brumley Jr. & Friends, Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt, Tim Crouch & Friends, Pam Setser & Mountain View Friends featuring Clancey Ferguson, Buffalo City Ramblers featuring Donny Catron and Retro & Smiling.

Advance tickets available at www.theaud.org:$20 per show or $35 for both.

Children 16 and under $12 per show,$20 for both.

August 16: 33rd Annual Texaco Country Showdown at Pine Mountain Theater, US 62E. Country music lovers, this is for you! From 2 – 5 p.m. come hear some great single artists, groups and bands compete in this national competition to become country’s next big star! Tickets only $10 adult, $5 children 3 – 11. Call (479) 253-9156 to reserve.

Classical, country, gospel, blues and bluegrass – live performances to enjoy in August

Karl Shiflett & Big Country

Clancey FergusonMelvin Goins

Davanzo Family


August 27 – 30: Banjo Rally International begins with a free Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins on Wednesday. (See p. 11 for details)

Held annually at the Inn of the Ozarks, Banjo Rally International brings banjo players of every stripe to town. Headliners, the Side Street Steppers of Memphis, will perform at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Friday and Saturday night concerts at 7 p.m. are open to the public, and will be followed by open jams. For tickets, details, registration and full schedule, see www.banjorally.org or call the Banjo Rally Hotline (309) 263-2518.

August 30: Blues fans! Here’s a chance to be immersed in the music of legendary Blues guitarist Robert Cray in the intimate setting of the Eureka Springs auditorium at 8 p.m. Accompanying Cray will be the Tulsa-based Steve Pryor Band.

Cray is a five-time Grammy Award winner, recognized for his masterful work as a guitarist and multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer. Cray’s musical résumé reads like a who’s who in contemporary music.

He’s played with a cross section of greats from a multitude of genres, including Chuck

Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Tina Turner, among others, and mentors artists like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. These unique collaborations cement Cray’s unique status as an artist who bridges the gap between R&B, blues and rock. Tickets are $55 and $75 at www.theaud.org. +

August 24: From large concert houses around the world, noted Eroica Trio cellist, Sara Sant’Ambrogio, and pianist Robert Koenig bring classical magic with a twist to an intimate performance in the Eureka Springs auditorium. From Chopin to Gershwin, you’ll be enthralled with this brilliant (and fun) performance! There’s a stunning surprise planned, so make sure you don’t miss this unique Sunday afternoon concert. By special arrangement, tickets are only $10 at www.theaud.org or at the door.

Side Street Steppers

Robert Cray

Al Brumley Jr. Clark Family


This month’s featured galleries …

Artists & Galleries

Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery is devoted to the promotion and sale of regional artists’ work. All 3000 feet of the retail space and tasting room not occupied by wine contains a surprising variety of art collections. There

are works in oils, pastels, egg tempera, acrylics and more presented as original art, giclees, prints, photography, 3-dimensional work, pottery, glass – and even labels on the wine bottles.

You’ll find everything from elegant, realistic pencil and pen work to paintings and sculptures of everything from wildlife and grapes to landscapes rendered in concepts from Realism to Fantasy. Some artists have more than 30 years of experience and some are just starting out – but all have a story to tell and all become friends of the Gallery.

For Edwige Denyszyn, artist and co-owner, art is a lifelong passion. When reviewing an artist’s portfolio to consider whether the work will fit in the Gallery, her considerations run the gamut from “will this make a great wine label” to “very interesting technique and imagery” to just giving a new artist an opportunity to display his or her work.

Keels Creek Winery Tasting Room and Art Gallery is open daily: Sunday – Tuesday, Noon – 5 p.m. and Wednesday – Saturday, 11a.m. – 6 p.m. +

An eclectic gallery of A m e r i c a n

fine art and fine craft located in the corner of the Basin Park Hotel, Iris at the Basin Park offers a variety of handmade treasures created by Eureka Springs’ and America’s finest artisans. You’ll find a wide selection of handmade jewelry, ceramic art, blown glassware, paintings and prints and more.

Honored by NICHE magazine as one of America’s top Fine Art and Craft Galleries, Iris has customers who love to visit and browse for just the right piece of art to fit their décor. With more than 140 artists represented in the gallery, there is always something new to wow the eyes.

This month it might be a new 3-D Impressionist painting by D.G. Womack or a surprise from Pete the Cat. For sure you’ll be amazed at local photographer Edward Robison’s new book, Ozark Landscapes, an Augmented Reality creation that makes the wondrous beauty of our area come alive before your eyes through smart phone technology.

Edward will be in the gallery for the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll on August 9 to sign a copy of his book. There will be sample pictures you can scan to watch them move.

The gallery is open daily. +

Art and Wine Pair Wellat Keels Creek Winery and Gallery

(479) 253-9463, www.keelscreek.com, US 62E (3185 East Van Buren).

Iris at the Basin Park(479) 253-9494, 8 Spring Street next to Basin Park

Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery by Edwidge Denyszyn

From Edward Robison’s Ozark Landscapes

Iris at the Basin by Julie Kahn Valentine

You’ll find art of all kinds at Keels Creek Gallery

Create a personal gallery strollIf you find something spectacular to take home, have someone snap your

photo with it and email to [email protected] … you could win tickets to a great show or attraction!

Allison Art Company, 77 Spring, (479) 253-7635.Art & Soul, 7003 US 62 (3 ½ mi. east of Eureka Springs), (479) 270-1895.ARTifacts Gallery of American Art, 37 Spring, www.artifactseurka.com, (479) 363-6660.Art Colony, 185 N. Main, www.theartcolonyeurekasprings.com.Cherokee Mountain Gallery, 5307 US 62E www.mcallistergallery.com, (479) 253-5353.83 Spring Gallery, 85 Spring, www.83spring.com, (479) 253-8310.Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 63 N. Main, (479) 363-6000. Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring, (479) 363-9600.Eurekan Art Studio, 150 N. Main, (479) 253-0928. Emporium by DejaVu, 179 N. Main, (479) 253-9300.Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, www.FantasyandStone.com, (479) 253-5891.Fusion Squared, 84 Spring , www.eurekafusion.com, (479) 253-4999.Gallery 127, 82 Spring, (479) 981-9713.Gryphon’s Roost Gallery, 137 Spring, www.gryphonsroost.com, (479) 253-5667.Harris Art Garden and Gallery, 2427 Hwy. 23N, by appointment only, (479) 253-2090.Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring, www.irisatthebasinpark.com, (479) 253-9494.J.A. Nelson Gallery, www.janelsongallery.com, (479) 253-4314.Jewel Box, 40 Spring, www.thejewelboxgallery.com, (479) 253-7828.Keels Creek Gallery and Winery, www.keelscreek.com, (479) 253-9463. Lady Bug Emporium, 11 Spring, www.ladybugemporium.com, 479-363-6566.Larry Mansker Studio, 711 Mill Hollow Road, www.larrymanskerstudio.com, (479) 253-5751.Mitchell’s Folly, 130 Spring, (479) 253-7030.Mosaic Studio, 55 N. Main, (479) 253-5544, (479) 244-5981.Muse, 12 S. Main, (651) 472-1621.Out on Main, 1 Basin Spring Ave, www.outonmain.com, (479) 253-8449. Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, www.paradisepottery.us, (479) 253-1547.Prospect Gallery, 42 Prospect, www.theprospectgallery.com, (479) 253-5012. Quicksilver Art / Fine Craft Gallery, 73 Spring, www.quicksilvergallery.com. (479) 253-7679.Sacred Art Center, Passion Play grounds, www.greatpassionplay.org, (800) 882-7529.Sacred Earth Gallery, 15845 US 62 W, www.TheSacredEarthGallery.com, (479) 253-7644.Serendipity at the Crescent Hotel, www.serendipityatthecrescent.com. (479) 253-2769.Studio 62, 335W.VanBuren (62W), www.studio62.biz, (479) 363-9209. Susan Morrison Signature Gallery, 78 Spring, www.susanmorrisonstore.com, (479) 253-8788.Tinmaker & Glitz, 45 ½ Spring, (479) 253-6601 or (580) 399-5887.Treehouse Gift Shop, 165 W. Van Buren, www.treehousecottages.com/gifts, (479) 253-8667.Wilson & Wilson Folk Art, 23 Spring, www.wilsonandwilsonfolkart.com, (479) 253-5105.Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring, www.zarksgallery.com, (479) 253-2626, (877) 540-9805. +

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection. – Michelangelo

Eureka Fine Art Gallery,63 N. Main

T he Art of Negative Thinking, a photography exhibit by Ron Lutz, can be enjoyed all during August. Don’t miss meeting Ron at the Artist’s Reception on August 9, 6 – 9 p.m.

Illustrating the relationship of photographic negative to finished work, each work is a diptych – negative image and final photo in the same frame. Ron uses digital photography as a practice, but prefers the older methods for expressing his vision. Ron looks at things differently, sometimes upside down and backwards, through his large-format cameras and the pinhole cameras of his own design and craftsmanship.

“Virtually all prominent photographers I admire, including Ansel Adams, considered the creation of the negative as the foundation of their art. People who don’t have the total experience of working with the whole process miss out on a lot,” Ron said. +


Photography by Ron Lutz

On the Gallery Stroll:

Timely and timeless at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring

Meet local fabric artist Sandy Starbird at Eureka Thyme during the August Saturday Gallery

Stroll. Sandy is a master of fabric sculpture, and her primal images are emotion-evoking and deeply moving. We never know what she will surprise us with!

“I work with the softer elements, and all along have options to change where I am going,” Sandy commented. “I think the images are always telling the Truth. My input is the skill of my hands and the desire of my heart to listen carefully and translate that Truth in the forms you see.” Meet Sandy and her amazing fabric folks Saturday between 1– 4 or 6 – 9 p.m. at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring Street. +

Strange Duo by Sandy Starbird


GOLFERS SPECIAL

Free Cart Rental and bag of range balls with purchase of any Guest Fee on your first visit.

Not valid with any other offers. Must present this coupon.Offer expires 12/31/14

A Lakeside Communitysituated on the edge of 53,000 acre Table Rock Lake.A wide variety of Homes available and Building Lots.

Come out and look around.We’re only 5 miles North of Eureka Springs on Hwy. 23.

Rental Facilities for Weddings, Family Reunions or small Groups from 20 to 240 people.

• 2 Golf Courses • Driving Range • Marina

• Camp Ground • Tennis Courts • 2 Swimming Pools

• Recreation Center • Lots of Activities

• Soar up to 300’ high with cable lengths up to 2,000’ long over vast gorgeous trees and limestone bluffs • Professionally guided Zip Line Canopy Tour – approx. 2 hrs. • Includes all equipment, 10 zip line cables, one swinging bridge and professionally trained guides


Beading in the OzarksAugust 14 – 17

Not your grandma’s string of beads!

Sherry Serafini was voted one of the top 10 instructors in the U.S. by Bead & Button magazine. She teaches throughout the U.S. and has won numerous awards for excellence in design, including the Saul Bell Outstanding Jewelry Design award and numerous other awards. Her beaded body art is known internationally and has been worn by Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. +

www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com

Maggie Meister, one of Beadwork magazine’s Designers of the Year 2013, continues to teach workshops nationally as well as internationally in Turkey, Germany and Italy. Her work has been shown in London, Milan and Naples and has been featured in Beadwork magazine, Bead & Button magazine and the book, Master Beadweaving. She recently completed a book, Classical Elegance, for Lark Books as part of their Master Beadweaving series. +

www.mmmbeads.com

Laura Jean McCabe’s background includes an education in historical costume reproduction/restoration and anthropology. She produces elaborately beaded body adornment and sculpture that combines Native American, African Zulu and Victorian bead weaving techniques with modern materials and color schemes. She exhibits in national and international beadwork exhibitions, and her finished work sells throughout the world. +

www.lauramccabeart.com and www.justletmebead.com

During the day, inspire your creative senses during this weekend with bead artists Laura McCabe, Sherry Serafini and Maggie Meister, and spend your evenings exploring the shops, spas, dining and sights of historic downtown

– or just relax by the pool.The workshop at the Inn of the Ozarks includes lunch and instruction from

three rock stars of the beading world who weave beads in designs from steampunk to classic elegance. More than jewelry, it’s body art – with an emphasis on art. Your instructors have impressive lists of awards and accomplishment far too long to include here, so take a peek at their websites to learn more and view some eye-popping beading.

This is a beading experience you won’t want to miss. Space is limited so make your reservations today at beadingintheozarks.com or phone (469) 450-3723. +


1 – 2 • 7 p.m. Little Women – Youth Community

Theater presents the beloved story of the four young March sisters in this dramatized adaptation of the classic novel. Doors open 6:30 p.m. at the city auditorium. Admission free! www.youthcommunitytheater.com.

• 20th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales – Bargains all around town. Maps at Chamber of Commerce, Pine Mountain Village, 62E. Call 800-6EUREKA. (Bring U-Haul!)

1 – 3: Summer Diversity Weekend – The GLBT community celebrates in Eureka Springs. Schedule of events atwww.out ineureka .com, Email [email protected]. See p. 16

2 • 3 p.m. The

Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert movie with Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp at the auditorium, 36 S. Main. Admission $3,

• 6 – 8 p.m. 1st Saturday Drumming in the Park – Bring your dancing shoes and let’s make some noise!

3: 7 p.m. Oklahoma! The classic movie musical at the auditorium, 36 S. Main. Fresh, hot popcorn! Admission $3.

8 – 10: The Eurekan Multi-Sport Event – The 4th year of this swimming-biking-foot racing event is fun for all. Be a spectator or enter and take “The Eurekan” challenge. For registration see www.eurekasportsfestival.com. Details on p. 16

9 • 5 – 7 p.m.

The Cate Brothers free concert in Basin Park

• 6 – 9 p.m. 2nd-Saturday Gallery Stroll – exhibits and artist receptions. See p. 11

14: 7 p.m. All Things New live in concert at the auditorium. This worshipful, contemporary, and often folksy Florida quartet has fans all across the country. Presented by The Great Passion Play. Call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.org for tickets and details.

14 –16: Mr. Big’s Annual Eureka Springs Family Bluegrass Weekend starts with a Watermelon Social and free music in Basin Spring Park (weather permitting) and ends with legendary performers

Friday and Saturday in the Auditorium. Tickets from $20 - $35. See www.eurekasprings.org. and p. 8 for schedule and details.

14 – 17: Beading in the Ozarks at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Featured bead artists are Laura McCabe, Sherry Serafini and Maggie Meister. For details and registration see www.beadingintheozarks.com or call (469) 450-3723. See p. 13 for details.

15 – 17: 3rd Annual Summertime in the Ozarks. Al-Anon conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.summertimeintheozarks.org.

16: 2 – 5 p.m. 33rd Annual Texaco Country Showdown at Pine Mountain Theater, US 62E. Part of America’s largest nationwide country music talent search and radio promotion. Spend the afternoon immersed in country sounds – you may be watching country’s next big star! Tickets only $10 adults/ $5 children 3 – 11. Call (479) 253-9156 to reserve.

17: 7 p.m. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – Bring the family for a fun night at the movies in the auditorium on S. Main. Admission $3.

21: Poetluck Love to read? You may hear from the next bestseller at this literary salon and potluck dinner featuring readings by writers-in-residence at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring. All are welcome.


22 – 24: Annual VW Weekend features the Year of the Buggy. Hundreds of V-Dubs on parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. See them all at the Inn of the Ozarks. Call (479) 253-9768 or visit www.nwavwa.com.

23: 1 p.m. 3D Printer Demo at the Writers’ Colony, 515 Spring. Ever wondered how a printer can replicate an entire object? Shades of Star Trek! Come watch the process at this unique workshop. $20. Reserve by calling (479) 253-7444.

24: 2 p.m. Cello Concert w/Sara Sant’Ambrogio at the auditorium, 36 S. Main. Grammy Award winning cellist with the Eroica Trio, Sara Sant’Ambrogio will perform her musical magic on the stage in an amazing, unforgettable afternoon with music from classical to Gershwin and more. Tickets only $10 at www.theaud.org or at the door. Details on p. 9

27: 6 p.m. Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your banjo and join in or just

come and listen. Rally is free. Optional dinner (all you

can eat brisket, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, sliced peaches

and beverages) is by reservation only at $12.50 per person. US 62W. Directions at www.

bearmountainlogcabins.com, Dinner reservations (800) 805-8005, (479) 253-6185. The fun lasts until the pickers give out.

27 – 30: Banjo Rally International at the Inn of the Ozarks. For info and tickets: Banjo Rally Hotline: (309) 263-2518, e-mail: [email protected], or see www.banjorally.org. The Side Street Steppers of Memphis are this year’s headliners.

30: 8 p.m. Robert Cray in Concert

with the StevePryor Band in the city

auditorium. In 2011, Cray was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame. American blues guitarist and singer, this five-time Grammy Award winner is here for one night only. Tickets by phone (888) 695-0888 or at www.theaud.org. Doors open 7 p.m. See p. 9

September Highlights

5 – 6: 44th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival – Hundreds of vintage classics. Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday. 1922 Bank Robbery re-enactment follows the parade.

10 – 13: Scooting the Ozarks – Self-guided/guided rides and Poker Run rides. Open to all Scooter riders, two strokes to four strokes. Scoottheozarks.proboards.com

12 – 14: Jazz Weekend – Ellis & Delfeayo Marsalis, plus more great jazz acts in the auditorium, around town and free in Basin Park. See the lineup at www.eurekasprings.org and get tickets at www.theaud.com.

24 – 27: Bikes, Blues and BBQ: (Fayetteville, Ark.) www.bikesbluesandbbq.org.

25 – 27: Bikes, Bibles and BBQ Rally and Rides at Great Passion Play. (800) 882-7529 or vwww.thegreatpassionplay.org.

Make plans now! Don’t say we didn’t tell ‘ya.

August Events at a Glance

September 9 – 14and step into

the Age of JazzTuesday the Writers’ Colony kicks off the Jazz Age

with a Speakeasy! Thursday Melonlight Dance Studio and the

Chamber of Commerce present Dancing with Eureka Stars featuring a Charleston contest – and there’s a Cuban Jazz Dinner at Caribé

RestaurantFriday the Fayetteville Jazz Collective plays at the AuditoriumSaturday there’s

free jazz in Basin Park and Ellis and Delfeayo

Marsalis’s the Last Southern Gentlemen Tour

in the auditorium. There’s also a Jazz Gallery Stroll and

DeVito’s Jazz-tini special for your after concert enjoyment.Sunday the Crescent Hotel offers its annual Jazz Brunch

Follow updates and see the full music schedule at www.jazzeureka.org and the Jazz Eureka page on

Facebook. Tickets now available atwww.theaud.org!

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Eureka loves a party, and on Diversity Weekend no one is excluded. Don your dancing shoes and party gear and join in the fun.

Friday – Saturday, August 1 – 2The Absolutely Fabulous Big Gay Yard Sale 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Of all the city-wide Yards and Yards of Yard Sales, this is the one you definitely want to brake for. Art, artifacts, antiques, collectibles, textiles, decorative objects, gourmet gadgets – all tastefully chosen, meticulously preserved and now with miniscule price tags. WT Focker’s Discount Outlet parking lot, 2100 E. Van Buren (US 62E).Saturday, August 2

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Oklahomans for Equality Pride Store Roadshow will be in Basin Park from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. selling all kinds of rainbow and pride accessories. Get your bling on! Basin Spring Park on Spring Street downtown.

Noon – 5 p.m. As the day heats up, stop by the Ice Cream Social in Basin Park and cool down! The First Methodist Church of Eureka Springs Reconciling Ministries is sponsoring this first-time event.

3 p.m. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – This special showing of the comedy classic at the city auditorium is sponsored by the Gay Business Guild of Eureka Springs.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Married to Equality – Come honor the first LGBT newlyweds in Arkansas. Complimentary buffet, cash bar, no cover, open to the public. Presented by outineureka.com. Co-sponsored by The Gay Business Guild of Eureka Springs and The Human Rights Campaign. Farm to Table Fresh Restaurant, 179 N. Main St. Sunday, August 3

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walk of Shame Bloody Mary Bar at Eureka Live! Underground, 35 N. Main St., (479) 253-7020.

Shows, parties and more: For more information and to see a complete schedule of events, see outineureka.com online or the Out in Eureka Facebook page. And be sure to check the calendar on p. 14-15 for more going on this weekend! +

Diversity Weekendis for everyone

Break out your gear and join the excitement of a three-day multisport festival in and around Eureka Springs. The festival is

structured so the entire family can participate in one or all of the events – the sprint-distance triathlon on Friday afternoon, road bike tour rides and racing on Saturday morning and foot races on Sunday.

Watching is fun, but entering one or more of the individual events is more fun … and, better yet, why not take “The Eurekan” challenge? Prizes and awards are three-deep in all age and gender categories.

Minimum age requirements are: Triathlon – 10; Bike Races – 12; Bike Ride (20 miles) – 6 if accompanied by parent/guardian, 10 if not; Bike Ride (58 miles) – 14; Bike Ride (100 miles) – 16; 5K and 10K Runs – 10; Fun Run/Walk - no minimum (strollers allowed!) What’s The Eurekan challenge?

The Eurekan is the moniker of the event, but also refers to any participant who enters and completes the triathlon, 100-mile ride and 10K run. Doesn’t matter if you’re all the way from Antarctica, you could still be The Eurekan!

The triathlon takes place on Holiday Island, just a few minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. The finish line for the biking and running events is located in the heart of the city on historic Main Street in front of the Eureka Springs City Courthouse. +

For details, locations, registration, entry fees and requirements see www.eurekasportsfestival.com All Sports Productions, Inc. (479) 521-7766 • Email www.allsportsproductionsinc.com

Schedule & LocationsThursday, August 75 – 9 p.m. Registration for all events and packet pick-up at Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs.Friday, August 89 – 11:30 a.m. Packet pickup and late registration for triathlon only at Inn of the Ozarks 1 – 2:30 p.m. Packet pickup at Holiday Island Rec. Center – 13 Buckskin Lane, Holiday Island.3 p.m. Triathlon takes place at Holiday Island5 – 9 p.m. Packet pickup and late registration at Inn of the Ozarks for Saturday & Sunday events. Saturday, August 95 a.m. Packet pickup/registration for bike events only 6:15 a.m. Bike Races begin (staging in Eureka Springs)6:30 a.m. 20 and 100 Mile Bike Tour Rides begin 6:45 a.m. 58 Mile Bike Tour RideSunday, August 106 a.m. Packet pickup/registration downtown at city auditorium adjacent to courthouse7:30 a.m. 5K Run7:35 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk7:45 a.m. 10K RunAt the city auditorium:11 a.m. Video & picture recap of the weekend ... you don’t want to miss this!11:15 a.m. Door prizes for all participants and Awards Ceremony for The Eurekan category

Find out during our top-notch family multisport festival August 8 – 10 Who will grab The Eurekan title?


Let the begin!

Did you know Eureka has one of Petersen’s 4 Wheel and Off Road Ultimate Adventure parks?

From rock crawlers, Jeeps, ATVs, side by sides, or any off-road rig you can create, Wheelin’ World Off-Road Adventure Park provides an experience unlike any other in the Ozarks.

Think of it as a ski resort specially designed for 4-wheel drive enthusiasts, offering more than 80 trails ranging from beginner to extreme. Whether you want to keep your “street Jeep” pristine without a scratch or don’t mind the challenge of creek beds and bluffs that look like no vehicle could make it up, there’s a trail for you.

The park offers a variety of ticket options including a day or weekend pass

as well as monthly and annual access. The park also provides a variety of overnight accommodations from primitive camping to full RV hook ups; and trailers are also available for overnight rentals.

There’s even a general store onsite in case you’ve forgotten any critical supplies!

Wheelin’ World also hosts a number of special events throughout the year including rallies, poker runs, live local music, swap meets and motorcycle events.

The park is located five minutes from the attractions in Eureka Springs and less than ten miles from Beaver Lake and the White River at 10 Mint Ridge Road, just off Hwy. 23S. For details, photos and directions visit wheelinworld.webs.com or call (479) 253-5509 or (870) 423-9295. +

What off-roaders say:“My wife and I had a blast. Dale [the owner] took us around and then let us loose. ‘Go

anywhere, do anything, call if you need anything.’ Smoked brisket, beer for a fair $2 a can, full tool shack – had everything we forgot (burn cream, PB Blaster, hydraulic fluid). I bet if we asked Dale for a windshield wiper for a 1964 Fargo, he’d probably come up with it. This place is top notch for friendliness and cleanliness. Trails for the novice to the extreme. We will be coming back again and again. Thanks for the fun.”

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DINING OUTRestaurant QuickReference Guide

16. Amigos 19. Angler’s Grill 33. Autumn Breeze 25. Bavarian Inn 15. Blarney Stone 34. Cafe Amore 26. Caribe 18. Casa Colina 39. Catfish Cabin 7. Chelsea’s 23. Cottage Inn 11. DeVito’s 21. Ermilio’s 10. Eureka Live 37. Forest Hill 6. Fresh 4. Gaskins Cabin 9. Grand Taverne 20. Horizon Lakeview Restaurant 2. Island Grill & Sports Bar 3. Island Pizza and Pub 29. La Familia 28. Legends 14. Local Flavor Cafe 38. Mei Li 30. Mountain Sushi 13. Mud Street Cafe 27. Myrtie Mae’s 12. New Delhi 22. Oscar’s Café 1. Ozark Kitchen 40. Roadhouse 24. Rowdy Beaver 32. Simply Scrumptious 8. Smiling Brook Cafe 5. 1886 Steakhouse 31. Sparky’s 17. StoneHouse 36. Sweet-n-Savory 35. Thai House

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Discover nature’s best in Eureka Springs West, an area surrounding Beaver

Lake, Table Rock Lake, the White River and the communities of Busch and Beaver.

You may be familiar with the popular resort, boating, fishing and camping area around Beaver Lake; but did you know that, located on the banks of the westernmost tip of Table Rock Lake where the White River meets the lake, there’s a small village with a fascinating history dating back to Native American Indians who roamed the Ozark Mountains more than 500 years ago?

The town of Beaver has an RV Park and public swimming area situated in the middle of town approximately four miles downstream from Beaver Lake, which is connected to Table Rock Lake by the pristine White River. Here you’ll find a variety of fishing options that include trout, bass, striper, walleye, catfish and perch.

The lake and river also offer water lovers a wide range of boating, canoeing and kayaking opportunities with breathtaking views ranging from tall limestone cliffs to old train trestles – and even a modern-day castle!

The town is home of the “Little Golden Gate” bridge, the last single-lane suspension bridge erected in the state, and one of the more photographed structures in the Ozarks. Built in 1949, the bridge

is on the National Register of Historical Places and was featured in the 2005 movie, Elizabethtown. It’s also a favorite spot for outdoor painters and photographers.

Just a few hundred yards upstream from the bridge is a railroad trestle built in the late 1800s that was featured in the 1982 Civil War mini-series, The Blue & The Gray. The trestle was initially built to haul rock from a nearby quarry, and you’ll see some of that same rock today in many of the buildings in downtown Eureka Springs. The railroad was later used to transport Ozarka Water and tourists to the area.

On top of a soaring stone cliff overlooking looking both these film-worthy structures is Castle Rogue’s Manor, a fantasy of architecture 16 years in the making. The castle has been featured in numerous national magazines and on HGTV’s Home Strange Homes. Owned by local restaurant operator, Smith Treuer, the castle is open for private guided tours and special events. It’s also considered one of the most memorable wedding destinations in the area. Visit www.castleroguesmanor.com for details and photos.

The town of Beaver is just six scenic miles from Eureka Springs on Hwy. 23N, so don’t miss this trip back in time during your stay! For more info, visit www.beavertownarkansas.com. +


Discover the town of BeaverYou may have seen it in the movies!


Arkansas White River Cabins(479) 253-7117, (800) 494-2972

whiterivercabins.comBear Mountain Cabins & Riding Stable

(479) 253-6185, (800) 805-8005bearmountainlogcabins.com

Beaver Guide Service & Lodging(479) 253-5048

beaverguideservice.comBeaver Lake Cottages

(479) 253-8439beaverlakecottages.com

Beaver Lakefront Cabins(479) 253-9210, (888) 253-9210

beaverlakefrontcabins.comBeaver Lakeview Resort

& Roadrunner Inn(479) 253-8166, 888-253-8166

beaverlakeview.comCabin Fever Resort

(479) 253-5635, (877) 993-3837cabinfeverresort.com

CanUCanoe Riverview Cabins(479) 253-5966

canucanoe.comHarlee Country Inn

(479) 253-1056harleecountryinn.com

Hidden Valley Guest Ranch & Stables(479) 253-9777, (877) 443-3368hiddenvalleyguestranch.com

Lake Forest Luxury Log Cabins(479) 363-9991, (888) 483-8735

lakeforestcabinsresort.comLake Shore Cabins on Beaver Lake

(479) 253-7699, (800) 597-9647lakeshorecabins.net

Ozark Cabins & RV(479) 253-2018

eurekaspringsvacations.comParker’s Hideaway on the River

(479) 253-6565www.parkershideaway.com

Pointe West Motel & Suites(479) 253-9050, (800) 352-6616

PointeWestMotel.comRetreat at Sky Ridge

(479) 253-9465, (800) 242-3128retreatatskyridge.com

Riverview Resort & Country Store(479) 253-8367, (800) 418-1233riverviewcabinsandcanoes.com

Spider Creek Resort(479) 253-9241, (800) 272-6403

www.spidercreek.comSugar Mountain Resort

(479) 253-8398visit-smr.com

Sugar Ridge Resort(479) 253-5548, (800) TOP-VIEW

sugarridgeresort.comSunrise Sunset Vacation Rentals

(479) 253-3450eurekavacationrentals.com

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Discover a hidden art treasure

Did you know?

Beaver traces its roots to 1847 when it was known as Rectors Place. Early in 1850, Wilson A. Beaver arrived from Tennessee and built a log cabin for his family, a grist mill, a ferry to cross the White River and a stagecoach inn.

For many years Beaver was known as Beaver Ferry. During the Civil War, Squire Beaver’s house became known as the Confederate House because he housed and fed Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Pea Ridge. Beaver Ferry became known as Beaver and was established four years before Eureka Springs. A post office was established and Squire Beaver was appointed as the first Postmaster on September 22, 1879 – 20 years before the one in Eureka Springs! +


Because the sun is out. Get underground. Caves, complete with tours, are all

about 60°.

Music. Makes one hot. Chill out with blues, blu e-grass, jazz and plays in

the air-conditioned Aud.

We have more beds than population. Read into that

what you may.

15% of our entire population is working artists. How hot

is that?

We have the f irst neon sign erected west of the Mississippi River. It’s sooo

hot. F ind it on the Palace Hotel.


The Eureka Springs Bark Park is open!

Doggie visitors to Eureka Springs can now enjoy our beautiful, shady Bark Park on the lower level of Harmon City Park. The Bark Park opened with a

ribbon cutting on July 14 to an appreciative crowd of close to 50 owners and their dogs – and the only bark in the park was on the trees!

With large, separate areas for small dogs and big dogs, the park is also people friendly with benches, doggie poo bag stations and a peaceful setting under a green canopy of old and new growth trees.

Rules are posted on the entry gates, but in general all healthy dogs are welcome if they are not aggressive toward people or other dogs. There is no fee to enjoy the park, but please poo patrol your pet.

Dogs should be leashed until entering the park and upon leaving, per city code. A double gate system allows space to unleash your dog safely before entering the park. Dogs should not be leashed inside the park, as tethered dogs can be more

protective of their owners. Children under 8 are not allowed in the dog areas, but a playground, skate park and restrooms are located on the upper level of Harmon Park.

To get to the Bark Park, turn off Spring St. onto Polk St., which is between the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow at 515 Spring and the Harmon Park office buildings at 532 Spring. Proceed down Polk and you’ll begin to see the black Bark Park fencing on your left. Just follow it to the parking lot and entrance at the other end of the dog park.

For more information, see the Eureka Springs Bark Park page on Facebook. +

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NIGHTLIFE and socializingIf you appreciate a good choice of brew, wine or cocktails

to go along with an evening of socializing, Eureka Springs has the place(s) just for you! Want a quiet corner

for relaxing and conversation? We have it. Love to dance? You can do it here to DJs or live music. Crave pub grub?

You’re in the right town! Some of our night spots allow children until a certain hour, some serve food (and really good food) late, some have awesome house specialties and all of them have the flavor of a place “where everybody knows your name.” +

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When strolling through Eureka Springs, remember to take in the many treasures to be

found on North Main – one of which is Eureka Live! and the patio Beer Garden. This is one of the coolest places in town, both above and underground, and the premier dance club in Eureka Springs. The outdoor patio on the street level is complete with a full bar and outdoor grill that provides tasty fare on a $5 menu. Quick and easy hits the spot with fresh-off-the-grill beef brisket, pork tenderloin sandwiches or burgers. There’s also red beans and rice, hot dogs, nachos and a mean chicken sausage gumbo. Enjoy the afternoon or evening breezes, your favorite cold one and good company.

And there’s more to be discovered

underfoot! The club itself is located in the old Eureka Underground, beneath the buildings and streets of town. Down here in the U n d e rg r o u n d , everyone has fun! So take the trip downstairs to an air-conditioned, full bar with the largest dance floor in town. Eureka’s only underground bar features a dance club with a Studio 54 feel. DJ Underground spins the tunes and always takes requests. Add some funky fun and pick up a chapeau

from the hat bar and break out the phone

or camera for some pics that will make the folks back home sorry they missed the party.

Do not miss the famous Walk

of Shame Bloody Mary Bar with

more than 100 types of vodka available

to mix and match with amazing flavors. The bar offers

so many items to dress your Bloody Mary, you could make a meal of it! Another popular selection is the “liquid marijuana” shot.

Eureka Live! loves hosting parties, and there’s no charge! Up to 150 revelers can be accommodated downstairs, so if you’re getting married in Eureka Springs, there’s no better spot for your

bachelor/bachelorette party. Service is key at Eureka Live! and

owners Walter and Lee are proud to say, “What sets us apart is our exceptional staff.”

Eureka Live!, 35 N. Main, opens Wednesday and Thursday at 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., and closes at 1:30 a.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone (479) 253-7020 or see eurekaliveunderground.com and join the party! +

Hop on the Eureka Live Underground Facebook page to see what’s

happening when you’re in town –and don’t miss the Dead Elvis Party

on Saturday, August 16 at 9 p.m.Hail to the King!

(And if you want to be Elvis,just show up at

Karaoke Sundays 1 – 11 p.m.!)

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FUN SPOTof the Month

Great service and great

brisket sandwich!

Loved sitting on the patio to people watch

and have a fantastic $5 brisket

sandwich with a cold beer. Can’t wait to come back!

Tripadvisor review from

~ Lee M, Springdale, Ark.

“Great, Great FUN!”Waiter is absolutely wonderful, great drinks, great atmosphere. They tell me this bar has been here for years but we just found it. Had an awesome time celebrating with the most eclectic crowd ever. Can’t even describe how much we liked it and how much fun we had.”

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Pied Piper Pub/Cathouse Lounge, 82 Armstrong Street, is famous for their Reubens, fish & chips, burgers, and Irish dishes! The Corn Beef and Cabbage is just like Mrs. O’Malley’s. There is a full bar, cold beer, lots of parking, and friendly faces. Smoke free, full menu and live music on Friday and Saturday. Kitchen open late. www.piedpiperpub.com (479) 363-9976The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. A bright new star is on the culinary horizon in the form of the StoneHouse. Billed as the place for ‘wine, cheese and conversation.’ “An extensive, cutting edge wine and beer list that will transport you to faraway lands,” says a Yelp review. Smoke free. Appetizer menu with wine pairings, live music every Friday from 5–8 p.m. www.eurekastonehouse.com (479) 363-6411Eureka Live Underground & Eureka Patio, 35 N. Main Street. A great place to hang out, dance and celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Full menu, dancing, free pool and a full bar. Large patio for outdoor weather and big dance floor downstairs. DJ and dancing Friday – Sunday. www.eurekaliveunderground.com (479) 253-7020Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring

Street. The only Martini Bar and Grill in Eureka Springs. Great food, fabulous Martinis and fun locals. Full menu and extensive bar. www.henrisjustonemore.com (479) 253-5795Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards, Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street. One of downtown’s favorite “21 and over” gathering spots. Located on the 6th floor of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel. Pool, great views, extensive bar. (479) 253-7837Rogue’s Manor, 124 Spring Street. Rogue’s Manor at Sweet Spring is a fine dining restaurant and lounge in the downtown Historic District with romantic overnight rooms for couples. Full menu and extensive bar. www.roguesmanor.com (800) 250-5827Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren. Good service, casual food in a fun atmosphere. The tavern side has live music on the weekends, full bar. www.rowdybeaver.com (479) 253 - 8544Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring Street. Food, fun and extensive bar in a casual atmosphere. There is live music here on Friday and Saturday nights. Recent remodel makes this an excellent place to stop while you are downtown. www.rowdybeaver.com (479) 363 - 6444Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, 10 Mountain Street. One of the area’s favorite pubs.

Large selection of beers, full bar and excellent food contribute to the unique atmosphere. Live music every Friday and Saturday and most week nights, open mic on Tuesdays. Upstairs in the Cafe they serve pizza and much more! www.chelseascornercafe.com (479) 253-6723The New Delhi Café & Patio, 2 N. Main. The New Delhi Café on Main Street has live music every weekend, offering a great mix of local and visiting bands. With three decks you can sit as close or far away as you like. The restaurant/bar indoors is smoke free. thenewdelhicafe.com (479) 253-2525The Balcony Restaurant in Basin Park Hotel is another spot where the family can dine to live music. Friday through Sunday evenings there is live acoustic music at 5 p.m., with noon shows added on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.basinpark.com (479) 253-7837Jack’s Center Stage, 37 Spring Street. This is a full service bar. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights with a variety of rock and blues. You can smoke here, so no kiddos. (479) 253-2219Rockin’ Pig Saloon, 2039C E. Van Buren, in the Gaskins Switch shopping area is a full service dining, drinking and entertainment establishment. The menu includes pizza cooked to perfection in their Italian wood-fired oven, barbeque, ribs, steaks and sandwiches. They have eight beers on tap and a fully stocked bar. Biker friendly and non-smoking, kids are welcome. Open all year. www.rockinpigsaloon.com (479) 363-6248The Blarney Stone, 85 South Main Street. An Irish pub with a full menu, breakfast served all day, kitchen open late. Savory Irish country fare, amazing desserts, even offering vegetarian selections. Live music with stages upstairs and down. Full bar. Open 7 days a week. (479) 363-6633 Legends Saloon, 105 E. Van Buren, is a full service bar and restaurant formerly known as The Lumberyard. Great food, full bar and DJ Karaoke or live music with a large dance floor. Weekly Texas Hold ‘Em (Sunday) and Pool (Tuesday) tournaments. Great place for large parties, plenty of parking. (479) 253-2500 Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, next to Booze Brothers Liquor, serves only Arkansas craft beers on tap

for your sampling experience. Choose 4 oz. or 16 oz. pours of your favorite style beer or try something new! Taps rotate and feature seasonal beers from local breweries. Come try a sip of Arkansas. You can have food delivered here from a choice of five local eateries. Open Monday – Thursday, 1 – 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 1 – 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 9 p.m. (479) 244-6922.www.ozarkmountaintaproom.com +

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