May 2008

May 2
The Great Passion Play Opens.
Opening night of the 40th Season of The Great Passion Play. For the complete 2008 schedule, tickets, reservations and other information, please call 800-882-7529 or visit the website at
www.greatpassionplay.com
Please note the Great Passion Play performs everynight except Sunday and Wednesday. Special performances are scheduled during holiday weekends. Curtain time changes after Labor Day.

May 2 - May 4
War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show
War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For more information call Zoe Caywood at 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com

May 2 - May 4
Turpentine Creek Arts & Crafts Fair
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Arts & Crafts Fair. Located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Hwy 23 South. For more information contact Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email clif@turpentinecreek.org

May 3
Eureka Thyme
Meet local authors from noon until 6pm.
Eureka Thyme is located in The Quarter on Van Buren Street. 479-363-9600. www.eurekathyme.com

May 3
PT Cruiser Show
PT Cruiser Show at Pine Mountain Village with a parade through downtown. For more information contact Tammie Runyon at 479-238-4979 or visit www.nwaptcruiserclub.com.

May 3 - May 4
Free Music and More
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October, Basin Spring Park will feature regional talent performing for your enjoyment from noon until 4:00pm.

May 3
ARTrageous Parade
Following the theme "Springs of Inspiration" the Artrageous Parade is the official kick-off for Eureka Springs' May Festival of the Arts. The parade will take the traditional route down Spring Steet.

May 3 - May 10
Plant Sale
Blue Spring Heritage Center will host a plant sale in the greenhouse on the Heritage Center grounds from Saturday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily. The plants available will range from annuals to perennials and some herbs. www.bluespringheritage.com

May 3
83 Spring Gallery
Reception for artist Doug Hall. Doug lives in Pineville, Missouri and has spent a great deal of time studying the history and culture of the native people of the Eastern Woodlands. For more information call 888-215-1969.

May 4
Books in Bloom
A Garden Party Celebration for Writers and Readers has been established by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation to promote the value of books and reading. The Festival provides an opportunity for the public to meet authors and to hear them speak about their work and various aspects of writing and publishing.
For more information visit www.booksinbloom.org

May 7
Eureka Thyme
Local jewelry makers will be featured.
Eureka Thyme is located in The Quarter on Van Buren Street. 479-363-9600 www.eurekathyme.com

May 9 - May 11
Aerial Angels
Welcome back the high flying Ladies, the Aerial Angels…watch them contort, soar, eat fire and much more! Their show will be FREE in Basin Spring Park, beginning around noon…and plan on laughing, these ladies are funny, too! For further information please call 888/855-7823 (toll free) or 479/253-2586.

May 9
Rotary Spring Golf Classic
The eureka Springs Rotary Club will sponsor their annual Spring Golf Classic Friday May 9, 2008 at the Holiday Island Golf Club. Contact dave Baker for additional information 479-253-7551.

May 9
Artist Reception "Art as Prayer"
Artist reception featuring Jody Stephenson from 5-9 pm at Studio 62.
For info go to www.studio62.biz or call 479-363-9209.

May 9 - May 10
Home Builders Show
Friday from noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm get expert advise and suggestions from vendors set up in the convention center at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For additional information, contact Pat O’Brien at 479-253-1145

May 10
83 Spring Gallery
Jewelry Designer Betsy Stafford will be in the Gallery from 11am to 6pm. Betsy is known for her heirloom quality, one-of-a kind wire wrapped pieces created from hard to find gemstones carefully chosen by her. Betsy describes her jewelry as wearable art. For additional information please call 888-215-1969 www.83springstreet.com

May 10
Zarks Gallery 10th Annual Invitational
Over 30 local and regional artists have been invited to create a 3-dimensional piece of art using this year’s theme, MATCHBOX SHRINES, using the medium/mediums of their choice. For more info, call 479.253.2626 or info@zarksgallery.com

May 10
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll
Celebrate the Art of Eureka, take a stroll through the town on the second Saturday of the month and enjoy seeing an eclectic collection of art! From April to December, on the second Saturday of each month, galleries on Spring Street and all around the town will open their doors from 6-9:00 pm. A colorful banner hanging outside each one will identify galleries participating in this fabulous fun event.
For more information, call 479-253-7679

May 10 - May 11
Free Music and More
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October, Basin Spring Park will feature regional talent performing for your enjoyment from noon until 4:00pm.

May 10
Eureka Thyme
Local author, Jim Young will be on hand to sign his newly released book "Making Love Is." 10AM-4PM
4-8:00PM: Reception featuring Old Masters Gone to the Dogs, by Betty "Betina" Johnson.
Eureka Thyme is located in The Quarter on Van Buren Street. 479-363-9600. www.eurekathyme.com

May 15
POETluck at Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, January-November at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share.

May 16
White Street Walk
The 18th annual White Street Studio Walk on Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into homes and studios to view their latest works. They will be joined by more than fifty guest artists, most from the Eureka Springs area, who will show weaving, watercolors, jewelry, oils, pottery, stained glass and much more.
For information call 479/253-9318 or email zeek.taylor@cox.net.

May 17
Peter Pan
A Main Stage production.
7:00 pm on Saturday 2:00 pm on Sunday at ENTHIOS Studio. $12.00/adults, $5.00 for children. Tickets will be available at the door or call 79-981-1510 or 479-253-8060.
ENTHIOS Studio is located on Greenwood Hollow Road in Eureka Springs.

May 17
Eureka Theatre Company
"Night of Variety" 7:00pm
Join us at the Gavioli Chapel on the upper Historic Loop for a night of awe inspiring acts by performers vying for prizes.
Call 888/855-7823 for details.

May 17 - May 18
Free Music and More
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October, Basin Spring Park will feature regional talent performing for your enjoyment from noon until 4:00pm.

May 17
The Spring Gallery
11am-2pm. Lithography demonstrations on an antique press built in the 1870's. The Spring Gallery is located at 120 No. Main. 479-253-8773.

May 17
83 Spring Gallery
Bronze sculpture artists Mark and Eli Hopkins will be here for their bi-annual signature event. They will be in the Gallery from 10am - 5pm for photo opportunities and signing. For additional information please call 888-215-1969 www.83springstreet.com

May 17
Eureka Thyme
12 to 6 pm
Local jewelry makers will be featured.
121 East Van Buren Street, Suite C
479-363-9600
www.EurekaThyme.com

May 17
Zarks Gallery
Two of our most popular glass artists, Ed Pennebaker and Rollin Karg, will be in the gallery together. Their collectors will be able to meet and chat with these two exceptional glass sculptors.
Artists’ reception will be from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
67 Spring Street
479.253.2626
info@zarksgallery.com

May 18
Kids+Art=FUN!
A special day for the young folks to play in the Basin Spring Park.
They will get a chance to make mosaics, paint and dance. Local artists will be on hand to assist. For more information, call 479-253-2586.

May 20
Americana House Concert
8pm, 80 Mountain Street, featuring the new Americana voices of national performers John Elliott and Raina Rose. For information call 479-253-2586
www.thehereafterishere.com
www.rainarose.com

May 23 - May 26
Bobby Maverick MAGIC
Coming to us from Cincinnati, Bobby Maverick has created a scene all over the world with his show. Part comedy, part nonsense and ALL MAGIC, Bobby will make your head spin! He will be performing for FREE in Basin Spring Park beginning around noon…with several shows throughout the day. For more information call 888/855-7823

May 24
The Spring Gallery
11am-2pm. Lithography demonstrations on an antique press built in the 1870's. The Spring Gallery is located at 120 No. Main. 479-253-8773.

May 24
Eureka Thyme
Enshrine your memories with Mr. Shrine and friends. Local crafters will be showing how they make their magic. Other local crafters will be offering working demonstrations from noon until 6:00pm.
121 East Van Buren Street, Suite C,
479-363-9600
www.EurekaThyme.com

May 24
83 Spring Gallery
we feature bronze sculpture artist Don Goin. As a child Don lived in Washington State where he developed a love for majestic mountains, wildlife, and his American Indian heritage. These things have been the inspiration for nearly every piece he creates. For additional information please call 888-215-1969 www.83springstreet.com

May 24
Zarks Gallery
GARY EAGAN: "VESSELS: EAST WIND SERIES" / STEVE BEACHAM: "DECONSTRUCTED FORMS"
Gary, one of Eureka’s most well-known and collected porcelain artists, will be introducing his newest collection, Vessels: East Wind Series. Steve will also be challenging traditional concepts of ceramic shapes with his new series of pieces he calls "DE-CONSTRUCTED FORMS".
A reception for the two artists will be held from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
67 Spring Street
479.253.2626
info@zarksgallery.com

May 24
Eureka Artists Registry
Art in the Meadow Show
9am till dusk in their new world headquarter at 3b Dogwood Ridge, right off Hwy 62.
Call 479-363-6082 for details or visit the website www.eurekaspringsartists.com

May 25 - May 26
Free Music and More
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October, Basin Spring Park will feature regional talent performing for your enjoyment from noon until 4:00pm.

May 26
Drum Building Workshop
10am-4pm. Fire Om Earth Retreat Center.
Class is limited to 6 so make your reservations soon. 479-363-9402
www.fireomearth.com/workshop_events.htm

May 29 - June 1
Blues Weekend
A unique celebration of the Blues all around Eureka Springs!
If you have questions don’t hesitate to call 888/855-7823.
www.eurekaspringsblues.com

May 31 - June 1
Free Music and More
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October, Basin Spring Park will feature regional talent performing for your enjoyment from noon until 4:00pm.

May 31
Eureka Thyme
Eureka Springs Photography Show
121 East Van Buren Street, Suite C
479-363-9600
www.EurekaThyme.com