May 2009

May 1 - October 24
The Great Passion Play
The 2009 performance season for the Great Passion Play begins on Friday May 1 and runs thru Saturday October 24. For ticket reservations and more information call 800-882-7529 or visit the website at http://www.greatpassionplay.com

May 1
MayDay Auction
At The Space (across the street from the Post Office)
2 Pine Street, Eureka Springs. Produced by & Benefiting Clear Spring School
Featuring fine art pieces by local and regional artists, vacation packages, fun & unique items.

May 1
Dance in the Park After Dark
Join us for the first outdoor, free dance of the season. "Dance in the Park After Dark" is a twice-a-month event for all ages. Opening the season will be porterdavis. ( http://www.loveporterdavis.com ). Contact the Special Events Office for more information 479-253-2586 or email eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 1 - May 3
PT Cruiser Show
Pine Mountain Village.
Parade on Saturday at 9:00 pm.
Call 479-685-1522 or visit
http://www.nwaptcruiserclub.com

May 1 - May 3
War Eagle Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For info, contact 479-789-5343 or visit http://www.wareaglemill.com

May 1 - May 3
Turpentine Creek Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Call 479-253-3790 for vendor information.

May 1 - May 31
May Festival of the Arts
Celebrate art in all forms at the annual Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. Events, activities, special exhibits, artists demonstrations, music and visual arts are all represented in this month-long event. For more information, including how to participate, contact the Eureka Springs Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 2
ARTrageous Parade
Kick off the Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts on Saturday May 2 at 2:00 pm. Expect the unexpected with this unique, art-themed parade. Following the traditional parade route down Spring Street, the ARTrageous Parade is one not to be missed! For additional information or participation questions, contact the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 2 - May 3
Free Music and More
Enjoy live, local and regional entertainment in Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs. Every Saturday and Sunday through October, live music and other special features will start at noon and continue until 5:00 pm. Watch the calendar for special events such as Dance in the Park After Dark, Art in the Park, Kid's Day at the Park and selected music genres representing different music festivals during the year. For more information, or to be considered as a performer, call the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 3
5th Annual Books in Bloom
This is an annual event for adults and children featuring authors and book related professionals presented by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. For more information call 870-423-5300 or visit http://www.booksinbloom.org

May 8
Del Costillo
In concert at THE Auditorium. Call 479-253-7788 http://www.theaud.org

May 8
Art as Prayer Reception (month long exhibit)
"Art as Prayer" is an invitational show in which local and regional artists are invited to use their gifts as artists to interpret their conception of prayer. The previous 3 shows were very well received by the entire Eureka Springs community and beyond. The show runs the entire month of May with an artists' reception free to the public on Friday, May 8th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, contact "Studio 62" at 479-363-9209 or visit http://www.studio62.biz

May 9
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll
Join us on the 2nd Saturday evening of each month thru December as the members of the Eureka Springs Gallery Association join forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka." 6-9:00 pm.
For more information, contact Quicksilver Gallery 479-253-7679 - http://www.artofeureka.com

May 9
Garden Club Plant Sale
Annual Eureka Springs Garden Club Plant Sale (rain date is May 16) from 8:00 am until noon in the parking lot of the Eureka Springs High School. For more information call 479-253-9021 or email vannancy@arkansas.net

May 9 - May 10
Free Music and More
Enjoy live, local and regional entertainment in Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs. Every Saturday and Sunday through October, live music and other special features will start at noon and continue until 5:00 pm. Watch the calendar for special events such as Dance in the Park After Dark, Art in the Park, Kid's Day at the Park and selected music genres representing different music festivals during the year. For more information, or to be considered as a performer, call the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 13
Eureka House Concert
Old school but never old, Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of American roots music. It's what happens when four songwriters get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and world music to soothe their musical curiosity. Eureka House Concerts are held in the Eureka Springs Unitarian Church (17 Elk Street.) Concerts are 100% smoke free and we'll have you home by 10:00 pm!!
http://www.eurekahouseconcerts.com

May 15
White Street Studio Walk
Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public intotheir homes and studios to view their latest works. For more information call 479-253-2586.

May 16 - May 17
Free Music and More
Enjoy live, local and regional entertainment in Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs. Every Saturday and Sunday through October, live music and other special features will start at noon and continue until 5:00 pm. Watch the calendar for special events such as Dance in the Park After Dark, Art in the Park, Kid's Day at the Park and selected music genres representing different music festivals during the year. For more information, or to be considered as a performer, call the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 16 - May 17
Mid-America Photographic Symposium
The host hotel for this 7th annual event is Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. This years sympsoium features photographers from around the nation leading workshops and sympsoium sessions. In addition to the symposium, and pre-conference activities, check out the annual late night photo session. This year’s Vendor Fair will feature door prizes during every break in addition to companies with the latest in photographic tools and toys.

May 16
Art in the Park
This juried art show will feature works by both local and regional artists. For participation info, contact the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 17
Kid's Day at Basin Spring Park
Lots of fun for kids! Events, art-centered activities, games and more. Call the Special Events Office for info. 479-253-2586 or email eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 23 - May 24
Free Music and More
Enjoy live, local and regional entertainment in Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs. Every Saturday and Sunday through October, live music and other special features will start at noon and continue until 5:00 pm. Watch the calendar for special events such as Dance in the Park After Dark, Art in the Park, Kid's Day at the Park and selected music genres representing different music festivals during the year. For more information, or to be considered as a performer, call the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com

May 28 - May 31
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
The 2009 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will be held on May 28, 29, 30 & 31 in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

CONFIRMED ACTS INCLUDE
-Guitar Shorty
-Hubert Sumlin & The Buddy Flett Band
-Joe Louis Walker
-David "Honeyboy" Edwards
-EG Kight
-Candye Kane
-John Nemeth
-Deanna Bogart
-Moreland & Arbuckle
-Mary Flower
-RJ Mischo
-Lee McBee & The Confessors
-IBC Winner JP Soars & The Red Hots
-Ozarks Blues Society IBC Band Oreo Blue
-Ozarks Blues Society IBC Duo
Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford
And more to be announced soon!!!

Shows will be held in The Auditorium, Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom, Basin Park, and venues around Eureka Springs. For more info, please visit http://www.EurekaSpringsBlues.com Proceeds from the 2009 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will go to benefit two non-profit organizations; the Blues Foundation's Handy Artist Relief Fund and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Please visit the website for more information about these worthy organizations.

May 30 - May 31
Free Music and More
Enjoy live, local and regional entertainment in Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs. Every Saturday and Sunday through October, live music and other special features will start at noon and continue until 5:00 pm. Watch the calendar for special events such as Dance in the Park After Dark, Art in the Park, Kid's Day at the Park and selected music genres representing different music festivals during the year. For more information, or to be considered as a performer, call the Special Events Office at 479-253-2586 or email "Eric" at eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com