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May Festival of the Arts Events

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Did you know that Eureka Springs is one of the top 25 art destinations in the US? We are indeed a vibrant art community. To celebrate the many artists that live and work here, May is a month-long festival and celebration of the bountiful creativity of our community. For this post, we are selecting one Saturday in May to highlight: May 11. But remember, all May events are taking place. See the Eureka Festival of the Arts website for more information.

Art Gallery Stroll
6 – 9 p.m. Art galleries throughout downtown Eureka Springs host this monthly event (every second Saturday from April to December and every Saturday in May) to encourage after dinner visitors to enjoy the evening air and take in some inspiration from local artists. Partake in special shows and artist receptions.

Artist Reception at Eureka ThymeEureka_Thyme_gallery
Eureka Thyme gallery (19 Spring St.) offers local art and fine crafts. On Saturday May 11, Eureka Thyme will host an artist reception for Carol Dickie. Meet Carol and see her lovely landscape paintings from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m.

Artist Reception at Jewel Box
2 – 5; 6:30 – 9 p.m. The Jewel Box Gallery (40 Spring St.) will host artist Johnny Ray as he demonstrates his painting skills. Ray’s work is known for crisp details, strong colors and realism. Subjects include architecture, wildlife and fire fighting scenes.

Artist Reception at ARTifacts
6 – 9 p.m. ARTifacts Gallery (37 Spring St) hosts contemporary artist Jim Nelson.

Village Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Craft show at Pine Mountain Village (2075 East Van Buren). See a variety of local and regional crafts and art.

Weekend Getaway to Eureka Springs

If you’ve been looking for somewhere to spend the weekend, search no further than the Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs. We have a several getaway packages that are both romantic and luxurious. Let us help you plan a perfect getaway – so all you need to do is show up and enjoy yourself!

 

 

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Spring Events in Eureka Springs!

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Finally, the winter is coming to a close and Spring returns to Eureka Springs with all it’s joy, warmth and blossoms. It is truly a lovely time to come visit our city, as landscaping begins to really pop with color and restaurants dust off their outdoor seating sections. To celebrate spring and the rebirth it signifies, Eureka Springs holds a parade. If you don’t know already, we’re kinda into parades in this town!

Easter Belles Parade

The Easter Parade is only in its second year, so this is an opportunity for you to help set the foundation for this event! Taking place Easter Sunday, March 31st at noon, this parade continue the tradition of Easter Parades started in the 1800s, honoring women, Springtime, fashion and culture of the times.

The parade starts at Gavioli Chapel (80 Mountain Street) with a Champagne toast and continues to the Crescent Hotel. Come out to see the ladies in all their finery! All proceeds go to helping women in chemotherapy treatment.

Would You Like to Participate?

All that is required to walk in the parade is a hat and gloves! That, and a donation of any size to the Easter Belles charity. Learn more about making a donation on the Easter Belle’s website.

The Historic Easter Parade in New York City, late 19th Century

The Historic Easter Parade in New York City, late 19th Century

Most of the ladies ride in horse drawn carriages or in convertible vehicles, but you can also stroll – as long as you are dressed fashionably!

History of the Easter Parade

The Easter Parade is typically a somewhat informal event, not strongly religious in nature. Ladies participating in an Easter parade traditionally dress in new and fashionable clothing, particularly ostentatious hats, striving to impress others with their finery.

The Easter parade is closely associated with New York City’s Fifth Avenue, where fashion rules. However, Easter parades take place in many cities.  Starting as a spontaneous event in the 1870s, the New York parade became increasingly popular into the mid-20th century—in 1947, it was estimated to draw over a million people. From the 1880s through the 1950s, New York’s Easter parade was one of the main cultural expressions of Easter in the United States.

Come Visit Eureka Springs this Month!

We hope you will come and visit us in Arkansas this lovely spring! We would love to host you in our Eureka Springs Inn, conveniently located minutes from downtown and the parade route.

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Eureka Gras Events for Fat Tuesday Weekend

Monday, January 28th, 2013

The culmination of Mardi Gras celebrations in Eureka Springs is fast approaching with the majority of the major balls and parades taking place the weekend before Fat Tuesday, February 8-10th. We still have two rooms available at our Eureka Springs Inn, the Chantilly Rose and the Patio Suite. Make sure to book right away!

While New Orleans is the city thought to have the monopoly on Mardi Gras fun, Eureka Springs is edging in. We’ve held our own celebration, Eureka Gras, for seven years now, and it is gaining more popularity all the time!

mard-igras-in-eureka-springs-2013Check out all the fun coming up on Fat Tuesday weekend:

Mardi Gras Krewe of Krazo Hookers and Jokers Ball (Thursday February 7th, 6-10 p.m.) ~ Costumes are a must for this event! The themes are: “Hookers or Jokers,” “Gay 90s,” “Guys and Dolls” or “Freakin Eurekan.” Enjoy a cash bar and creole buffet. $20 in advance or $25 at the door, but be warned, seating is limited. There will be cash and prizes for the best costumes! Taking place at the Best Western Inn.

Eureka Gras Coronation Ball (Friday February 8th, 6-10 p.m.) ~ Get into the carnival spirit at this Masquerade Dance! Formal attire or costume is required, and makes the night much more fun! Witness the Eureka Gras King, Queen and Royal Court Promenade and Grand March. Enjoy live music by Swing and a Miss, as well as an extensive buffet and Champagne toast. By reservation only, call 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766, admission: $35.

The Beaux Arts Ball (Saturday February 9th, 7-11 p.m.) ~ Another costume ball, this time held in the Barefoot Ballroom of the Basin Park Hotel. $20 per person or $200 to reserve a table for a group. The party band Ultra Suede will be playing funk and disco. Admission is $25, plus a cash bar.

We hope you can join in all the fun and celebrate Mardi Gras with us! See all complete Eureka Gras schedule.

 

 

 

 

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Eureka Springs Mardi Gras Kickoff

Monday, December 17th, 2012

While you may think that Mardi Gras is only celebrated in Louisiana in this country, think again! 2013 marks the seventh year that Eureka Springs has held it’s own Mardi Gras celebrations.

Eureka Springs Mardi Gras has grown phenomenally over the last few years. Now it is here to stay! The party begins on January 5th with the Kings Day Kick off party. Held at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern on Hwy. 62, less than 10 minutes from our Eureka Springs Inn.

The Kings Day Kick off Party starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until there’s no one left dancing (or midnight, whichever comes first)! King Krazo VIII and Queen Eureka VIII will be unveiled this same night. Enjoy free King Cake and great food for anyone masked or in costume. There will be a cash bar, dancing and 2nd Lining.

Upcoming Eureka Springs Mardi Gras Events

The upcoming months have several events that lead up to the major parade and celebration. Here are some of them:

Saturday Jan. 19, 2 p.m. ~ Taste of N’Awlins. Cafe au lait and Beignets at the Keel’s Creek Winery.

Eureka Springs Mardi gras 2013

Try a New Orleans style pastry – the Beignet

Saturday Jan. 26, 5 p.m. ~ Christening of the Floats. Cash bar, dancing and 2nd Lining at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern.

This is only the start, or course! In February the real fun begins with balls, parades and more. Check back for more updates!

Want to Visit Eureka Springs Soon?

We invite you to stay with us at the Arsenic and Old Lace. We are a distinguished bed and breakfast inn located on a wooded hillside in the historic district of Eureka Springs. We are a quick and pleasant walk (10-15 minutes) from downtown and provide off-street parking at no charge. Our home is decorated with old world charm, like stained glass windows, tin ceilings, original artwork and antiques; however each rooms has Wifi access, again at no charge. We hope you will choose to come stay with us for your next trip to Eureka Springs!

 

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Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, AR

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

We hope you will join us in Eureka Springs for the 65th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, taking place October 28 – November 3, 2012.

About the Ozark Folk Festival

The country’s longest continuously running folk festival returns with competitions, art shows and a ‘Barefoot Ball.’ And of course, lots of good folk music! Many of the events are free, including the music performances in Basin Spring Park Thursday through Sunday and the parade on Saturday. The headliner for the weekend, Ronnie Cox, will perform Saturday at the Eureka Springs city Auditorium.

ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs

Taking place Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2012. Performers include Ronnie Cox, Trout Fishing in America and more.

Ozark Folk Fest Schedule

The Ozark Festival Queen’s Contest: A 65-year tradition continues! A Folk Festival Queen is selected this first night from among our loveliest and most talented young ladies to preside over the week’s festivities. Held at the city Auditorium Sunday Oct. 28th at 7 p.m.

The Carper Family plays the Barefoot Ball: This year’s Barefoot Ball will feature a “Hillbilly Halloween” blow-out dance party with costume contests and all sorts of Hallow’s Eve fun! Held at the Basin Park Hotel Wednesday Oct. 31st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance and $15 at the door.

Ronnie Cox and ‘Deliverance’: A 40th anniversary screening of the cult classic “Deliverance,” co-starring Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight, followed by a Q&A discussion on the making of the film with Ronny Cox. Mr. Cox will have copies of his latest book available for signing. Held at the Carnegie Library Annex, 192 Spring St. on Thursday Nov. 1st at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations will be gratefully accepted. Seating is limited.

Trout Fishing in America: The first of two shows in the Auditorium takes place Friday, Nov. 2st at 7:30 p.m. Opening musicians are Karen Mal and Jack Williams. Reserved-seat tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door.

The last day of the festival, Saturday, is also packed with great events. Check out the Ozark Folk Festival website for all the details!

In Need of Eureka Springs Lodging?

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September 20-23, 2012 Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour and Jazz Eureka

Thursday, August 16th, 2012
Clay Flute

The 2012 Eureka Springs Studio Tour features arts and crafts in just about every medium, including clay flutes!

Eureka Springs is a place that fosters and celebrates the arts. Whether it’s a jamboree of traditional Ozarks music or a local food and wine festival, Eureka Springs cultural events inspire and delight the senses. Near the end of September, there will be two events in Eureka Springs: one to enchant the eyes and the other, to bring music to your ears…

Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour

This free self-guided tour gives you four days to explore Eureka Springs’ artist studios. The Studio Tour opens on Thursday with a number of artists’ demonstrations:

9 am to 4 pm - Terry Russell will demonstrate pit firing ceramics.

10 am to 1 pm - Lorna Trigg will show you how to build a drum.

1 to 2 pm - Chon Stanley will create a pendant.

2 to 4 pm - Craig Hirsch will make an ocarina (clay flute) and then demonstrate how to tune it.

This annual Eureka Springs event showcases local artists working in a variety of media and styles. There’s nothing quite like a studio tour. It’s a wonderful intimate setting to meet the artists, discuss the work, buy a special piece and make new friends. For more information, visit EurekaSpringsStudioTour.com.

Delfeayo Marsalis

Jazz in Eureka Springs will be celebrated with free music all weekend in Basin Park and Delfeayo Marsalis at The Aud on September 22nd. Photo by By Derek Bridges via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Jazz Eureka in Eureka Springs
All weekend, local and regional jazz artists will fill downtown Basin Park with music. The concerts in the park are free. Come to the park to enjoy the music and the friendly crowd.

The headlining act for Jazz Eureka 2012 is American jazz trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis. His Saturday, September 22, 2012 concert at The Auditorium will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet at Jazz Eureka are available at TheAud.org.

Our Eureka Springs B&B is ready to give the finest Arkansas hospitality to all you culture lovers! Come for a stay at our Ozarks lodging while you enjoy Jazz Eureka and the Artists Studio Tour in Eureka Springs.

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2012 Banjo Rally in Eureka Springs, AR

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
Banjo Player

The 2012 Banjo Rally includes events throughout Eureka Springs such as the playouts at Basin Park.

Wednesday, August 29 to Saturday, September 1, 2012
The annual Banjo Rally International has celebrated the traditional music of the Ozarks since 1975. Come to the convention facilities at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks & Convention Center at 207 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. There and at other local venues, you’ll have an opportunity to see shows and jam sessions and to socialize at parties and banquets. Vendors will also be selling instruments, music, and other related supplies for the banjo enthusiast.

Plectrum and tenor banjos with four strings are the main instruments featured among the festival’s players, but you’ll also see musicians of other stringed instruments such as the five-string banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin. There’s tremendous variety and creativity among Ozarks music, so don’t be surprised by individuals and groups playing string bass, stumpf fiddle, washboards and even some clarinets and brass.

The 2012 Banjo Rally Headliner is none other than Rob Wright, a seasoned musician who began his love affair with the banjo at age 10. The Special Guest Performers for the 2012 Banjo Rally are Tyler Jackson, The New Orleans Krewe, Nathan Hannah, and Bob Alexius. Below is the current 2012 Banjo Rally Schedule:

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
6 p.m. Playout & BBQ at Bear Mountain Riding Stables & Dude Ranch, 15290 Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs (Public Invited)

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Registration and the Vendor Room at the Convention Center opens at 10 am

2 p.m. Playout at the Brighton Ridge Nursing Home, 235 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs

7 p.m. Pool Party & “Jam” at Best Western Inn of the Ozark’s pool

Jamming at the Convention Center after the Pool Party

Friday, August 31, 2012
Registration and the Vendor Room at the Convention Center opens at 10 am

Noon to 2 pm Playout at the Holiday Island Resort (Public Invited)

5:30 p.m. Grand Banquet, reservation required

7:00 p.m. Evening Show (Public Invited)

Jamming after the show

Saturday, September 1, 2012
Registration and the Vendor Room at the Convention Center opens at 10 am

11:30 am Spouses Luncheon at the Simply Scrumptious Tea Room, 185 East Van Buren in Eureka Springs

1 to 3 p.m. Playout at Basin Springs Park,12 Spring Street in downtown Eureka Springs

5:30 p.m. Banquet, reservation required

7 p.m. Evening Show with raffle drawing at intermission (Public Invited)

Jamming after the show

For more information and registration materials, please visit BanjoRally.org or call the Banjo Rally Hotline at (309) 263-2518.

After days and nights of music and fun, come home to luxury at our Eureka Springs Historic District B&B. Be sure to book your Eureka Springs accommodations at Arsenic and Old Lace in time for the Banjo Rally!

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Get the Blues in Eureka Springs

Friday, May 11th, 2012
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster in Eureka Springs.

The 2012 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is coming up, May 31 through June 2. As of this writing, we still have an opening at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast that weekend.

Blues Weekend is the final act of the Eureka Spring May Festival of the Arts, and it’s hard to imagine a better way to wrap up a month devoted to art and creativity.

The blues is all about transforming suffering into beauty. Your lady up and left you, you lost your job, and your dog died. What do you do? You pick up a guitar and let the whole world know. In doing so, you overcome. That’s the power of creativity right there. That’s art.

Some of the biggest names in Blues will be performing in Eureka Springs May 31-June 2. They are Marquise Knox and The Cate Brothers, the Tommy Castro Band and the Ruthie Foster Band. Well known musicians and up and coming musicians will take the stage in The Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom, The Auditorium, Basin Spring Park, and various restaurants and clubs around town.

The Basin Spring Park shows are free and open to all. Other shows require tickets, and advance tickets are suggested.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is close to the Blues Weekend venues. Come listen to the Blues. It will cheer you.

Tickets and additional information are available at Eureka Springs Blues Weekend.

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Feast on Art in Eureka Springs

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Feast on Art in Eureka Springs during the May Festival of the Arts. A variety of special events take place throughout the month, guaranteed to spark your appetite for the arts.

Eureka Springs B&B close to historic downtown area

Explore the art galleries of Eureka Springs during the May Festival of the Arts.

  • Gallery Strolls take place each Saturday evening.
  • Free concerts in Basin Spring Park will have you dancing Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day.
  • The Downtown Eureka Springs Art Fair on May 11-12 will have you perusing art booths along Center Street and Basin Spring Park.
  • The White Street Studio Walk on May 18 in the historic district invites you to visit the homes and studios of dozens of artists. Dozens more artists set up stands along the street. It’s a block party atmosphere and a great deal of fun.
  • The Spring Garden Tour on May 19 allows a peek into private gardens throughout the city.

    Eureka Springs Inn breakfasts

    Start your day with Breakfast at Arsenic and Old Lace.

When hunger strikes, you’ll find special art exhibits in many Eureka Springs restaurants. We always enjoy seeing the new shows at Keel’s Creek Winery and Art Gallery, and we look forward to seeing what will grace the walls of The Grand Taverne, the Cottage Inn Restaurant, and Ermilio’s.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is located on a wooded hillside in the Eureka Springs Historic District. If you like to walk (and don’t mind hills), you’ll find we are walking distance to many of the May Festival of the Arts activities.

A complete schedule of events is available at May Festival of the Arts.

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Eureka Springs Art Festival

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The 2012 May Festival of the Arts is already underway here in Eureka Springs. It’s an exciting time to stay at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

May Festival of the Arts Eureka Springs

Creative Energy, at Basin Park.

  • Turpentine Creek is celebrating their 20th anniversary with 20 days of art. Artists are invited to set up a workspace at the Refuge so they can capture the animals on canvas, in film, or with clay. Come watch the artists at work, admire the animals, and perhaps purchase some of the artwork. A share of the profits will benefit Turpentine Creek Animal Refuge. Art with the Animals concludes on May 8, 2012. Additional information is available at Turpentine Creek.
  • Electric Vision: Creative Energy Project Exhibition opens today. This interactive light painting and photography project, created by Jeremy Mason McGaw and friends, consists of 17 painted images and three images made from people attending a few public events during April. All 20 images will be on display in the Basin Park downtown throughout the entire month of May.
  • Also beginning today is the Invitational Art Show at ARTIFACTS Folk & Fine Art Gallery. Art work by approximately 50 local artists will be on display throughout the month. Vote for your favorite. The artist with the most votes will receive over $3,000 in prize money.

May is a wonderful time to visit Eureka Springs. We hope to welcome you this month to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

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