This year Eureka Gras, the way the traditional Mardis Gras is celebrated here in this historic Arkansas Ozark community, will have a whole host of festive activities that will see hearts, arms, umbrellas, and a hotel open for a weekend of revelry that would make anyone from Vieux Carré sit up, take notice and start parading. Eureka Gras 2010 begins Thursday, February 4.
“You cannot believe the outpouring of love for this festival from the people of this community,” said Bill Ott, Eureka Gras’ first king in 2006. “Each year local enthusiasm has grown exponentially for Eureka Gras like a heart opening up for a first love.
“Besides it being a great festival unto itself, it sort of marks the awakening of our resort community from its winter slumber that began shortly after New Year’s Day. Once awoken, our merchants, lodging providers and restaurateurs open their arms wide to welcome Eureka’s lifeblood, our out-of-town visitors.”
Highlights for Eureka Gras 2010 include the Coronation Ball on Thursday, February 4; Hookers and Jokers Ball on Friday, February 5; Eureka Gras Parade through Downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday, February 6. Second Line strutting with open and twirling decorated umbrellas will be a special part of each scheduled event.
“Mondo kudos go out to Krazo Captain and Katrina refugee Dan Ellis,” concluded Ott. “It has been his enthusiasm and incomparable product knowledge that has grown this festival into the one of prominence that it is today. He embodies l’aissez les bon temps rouler!”
Archive for January, 2010
Mardi Gras in Historic Eureka Springs
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Food is a Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Many of our guests know that for the last couple of years Doug has been working on a cookbook that is a collection of recipes used at the Inn and also some of Doug and Beverly’s family favorites. Well it is complete and at the printers. We should have a supply of these cookbooks by early March. The book is entitled “Food is a Celebration of Life” and as mentioned in the forward “… food was a key element used by our friends and families to celebrate both joyous and sad moments.” Quoting further, “Today we use aromas and flavors of our breakfasts and snacks to, we hope, heighten the experience and excite the senses of our guests at Arsenic and Old Lace as they celebrate moments in their lives.” Please contact Doug or Beverly at the Inn if you’d like additional information about the cookbook or to purchase one for your self or as a gift.
Enjoy yourself and help to save the Wilderness
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010When you stay at Arsenic and Old Lace for 2 or more days January – March we will donate 2% of your stay to the Wilderness Society. Read more in the Press Release.
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Arsenic and Old Lace Joins the Diamond Collection
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010We are proud to have been accepted for membership in the Diamond Collection sponsored by BedandBreakfast.com. Please read the press release.
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE BED & BREAKFAST SELECTED FOR THE BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM DIAMOND COLLECTION
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas – Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast joined the BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection, a distinction reserved for premier inns offering extensive amenities and top-rated guest reviews. Launched in October, 2009, the Diamond Collection was introduced to help travelers streamline their search for the country’s best inns. Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast is the newest member of the BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection. Click here < http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/diamondcollection/diamondmembers.aspx > to see a complete list of Diamond Collection members.
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