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is all about fun and it’s actually a guide! What to do, where to go, how to get there and how to plan a day in order to get it all in – packed into one publication you can keep in your car or hotel room and consult about how to make the most of your time in Eureka Springs. Read it online!

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We’re taking a bite out of summer! Out on the water or down in town and all around, there are fun things to do to keep cool and enjoy an extraordinary escape all month in Eureka Springs. Just turn the page for a complete listing of events, places to see and things to do. Our Bluegrass Weekend even comes with free music and events in Basin Park – including a free Watermelon Social – for the whole family to enjoy. And there’s even more music at the Hillberry Music Festival out at The Farm, and in town there’s a classical music romp at the auditorium with the Eroica Trio. Meanwhile, explore a cave, go on a lake cruise, check out the VW show, visit hundreds of big cats and other exotic wildlife at Turpentine or shop, dine and browse in air-conditioned comfort downtown – and find out more about Eureka Springs on a comfy tram tour without breaking a sweat. For those who don’t mind breaking a sweat, or watching those who do, there’s The Eurekan Multi-Sport event to get the adrenaline pumping. The choice is yours – relax by the lake and go fishing or fish for some memorable fun in unexpected places. We have it all right here in Eureka Springs – summer’s extraordinary escape. +

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Diversity Weekend All things being equal

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The Eurekan, VW Weekend Bikes and Bugs

Bluegrass Weekends

Beading in the Ozarks

Yes, that’s plural!

The Eroica Trio

Galleries

So much to see

Calendar of Events Find some fun and have it

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A cozy conference and a cool concert

Cool Off in a Cave

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Nightlife

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Local painter and sculptor Sara Mallett Russell’s background includes being an art teacher in area high schools for 20 years. When teaching stopped the art didn’t. Among other artistic endeavors, she paints and sculpts some amazing clay masks. We chose her painting Elk River Gals for the cover because it seemed a perfect way to cool off in August. Sara said it was inspired by a black and white photo of her mother-in-law and friend Eve Crow during a float trip they took back in 1945. The original 20 x 38 painting in acrylic and oil can be seen at the Paul Daniel Art Company on Spring St. Sara creates both decorative and functional wall masks. “The functional masks are often planters, incense burners and candle holders,” Sara told us. “Handbuilding functional forms such as huge salad bowls with sculpted images and scgrafitto images are challenging and exciting to make. I can’t keep them in stock!” Sara enjoys painting abstracts, landscapes, and figures, as well as creating sculptural and functional clay work. Sara and her ceramic artist husband, Terry Russell, own and work in Ozark Blue Moon Studios south of Eureka Springs. The studio will participate in the annual Studio Tour in September.+

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Diversity Weekend August 7 – 9 Equality rules Come celebrate freedom and equality during this weekend of events, discussions, parties and socializing – including two new happenings you won’t want to miss on Saturday, August 8. “Diversity in the Park,” sponsored by Eureka Springs Partners in Diversity, features booths supported by Partners in Diversity, PLFLAG of NWA, NWA Center for Equality, Transgender Equality Network, Spirit of Peace Church, HIV Arkansas, Planned Parenthood, My Equation, UMC Reconciling Ministries, Tulsa Pride and FOR Fayetteville in Basin Park from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Need more info? Dial up Jim Holt (479) 790-1122. From 4 – 6 p.m. Main Stage Creative Community Center on N. Main will show Sacred Hearts, Holy Souls by Arkansas filmmaker, Mark Thiedeman – winner of the 2015 Best Film Made in Arkansas at the Little Rock Film Festival. Following the screening, Thiedeman will be interviewed by Arkansas Film Commissioner, Christopher Crane. The 40-minute film introduces the Eureka Springs Human Rights Art & Film Festival, a new festival focusing on human rights issues – a project of the E.S. Indie FilmFest, Arts Council, and ArFilms/Arkansas Production Alliance. Details? Sandy Martin, (479) 244-6636 or artscouncileureka@gmail.com. Out and about Also on August 8 there’ll be Diversity Disco on the Deck with cocktails and tapas from 6 – 10 p.m. on the deck and under the tent at Farm-to-table FRESH BISTRO, 179 N. Main. On Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FRESH is spinning ‘70s and ‘80s disco classics during a brunch (served by drag queens) and tea dance. Naturally, there’ll be a Name That Tune contest with cash and merchandise prizes. Further data? Ken Ketelsen, (479) 253-9300. And you must head to Eureka Live Underground on N. Main (next to the Grand Central Hotel) for dancing, hula hoops, crazy hats and a free pool table. Café Mundi, on street level in the patio beer garden, offers specialty coffees beginning at 9 a.m. and delicious food from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Walk of Shame Bloody Mary Bar in the patio is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; then the fun goes underground when Eureka Live Underground opens at 5 with dancing, drag shows ($10 cash cover) and DJ Inferno Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., and DJ and Karaoke on Sunday from 7 – 11 p.m. These are just a few highlights! Check out www. outineureka.com and Out in Eureka on Facebook for updates and more events. + www.independentfunguide.com

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Could you be The Eurekan? Find out during our top-notch family multisport festival August 14 – 16 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 (age 10 and up) in one or all of the events including the swim/bike/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? And even if you don’t, prizes and awards are still threedeep in all age and gender categories. Check out the registration and event times below and come be a spectator or a competitor! What’s The Eurekan challenge, exactly? The Eurekan is the moniker of the sports event, but also refers to any participant who enters and completes the triathlon, 100mile 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 biking and running events is located in the heart of the city on historic Main Street in front of the Eureka Springs City Courthouse. Schedule & Locations Thursday, August 13 5 – 8 p.m. Registration for all events and packet pick-up at Inn of the Ozarks. Friday, August 14 8:30 – 11 a.m. Packet pickup and late registration for triathlon

only at Inn of the Ozarks Noon – 1:30 p.m. Packet pickup at Holiday Island Rec. Center, Holiday Island. 2 p.m. Triathlon starts at Holiday Island 5 – 8 p.m. Packet pickup/late registration, Inn of the Ozarks for Saturday/Sunday events. Saturday, August 15 5 a.m. Packet pickup/registration for bike events only 6:30, :35, :40 a.m. Bike Races start (All bike events staged at Victoria Inn on US 62E except 20 Mile Tour Ride) 6:30 a.m. 20 Mile Bike Tour Ride (Staged at Eureka Springs courthouse) 6:45 a.m. 58 Mile Bike Tour Ride 7 a.m. 100 Mile Bike Tour Ride Sunday, August 16 6 a.m. Packet pickup/registration inside city auditorium adjacent to courthouse 7:30 a.m. 5K Run 7:35 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk 7:45 a.m. 10K Run At 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 followed by Awards Ceremony for The Eurekan category

And invading downtown at 3 p.m. August 29 2015 has been designated The Year of the Swap Meet and Tourcade at the 23rd Annual Volkswagen Show August 28 – 30 at the Inn of the Ozarks. Registration opens at noon Friday followed by a shopping shuttle heading downtown – but be sure to be back by 6 for dinner music and libations! There will be judged and non-judged cars in the show, so if your V-Dub still rolls, drive up and register Friday or on Saturday from 7 – 10:30 am. Non-judged cars may register until noon. Judging begins at 11 a.m. Saturday and everyone is welcome to come enjoy the show and swap meet! While the judges deliberate, the big parade downtown leaves from Inn of the Ozarks at approximately 3 p.m. followed by the awards show when all cars return. On Sunday, the Tourcade begins at 9:30 a.m. with a stop at Brighton Ridge nursing home to share the fun (so you can catch up there if you got up late). +

For details, locations, registration, entry fees, requirements and Fun Run Rides/Walks, see www.eurekasportsfestival.com All Sports Productions, Inc. (479) 521-7766 + www.independentfunguide.com

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Mr. Big’s Bluegrass Family Reunion August 13 – 15 Don’t wear yer socks, ‘cause they’ll just get blown off Mr. Big’s bluegrass family is not only big, but full of talented musicians who play, write, teach and pass along traditional bluegrass music – and have a great time doing it. From the young’uns, like 11-year-old fiddle player Mary Parker, to the elder statesmen of the Bluegrass nation, this is one down-home party you won’t want to miss!

Arkansas Red 3 p.m. Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt 4 p.m. Tennessee Gentlemen

Join the unbroken circle A free event for beginning and intermediate musicians will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Guest House Eureka Thursday Springs (formerly Swiss Holiday Resort Rodeway), 2015 E. The good times kick off with a free Watermelon Social Van Buren (479) 253-9510. Teaching sessions will be offered and open jam (spittin’ n pickn’) Thursday at 7 p.m. in Basin to help learn, understand and participate in circle sessions. Spring Park. Everyone is invited to bring instruments and join Come have some fun and learn from the best! one of the groups sure to be forming all around the park as locals join nationally known musicians in an exciting evening Auditorium shows 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday of sharing tunes, riffs and licks. Friday’s show in the city auditorium at 32 S. Main features Mary Parker, the Dragon Masters, Pam Setzer, Free concerts in the Basin Park bandshell the Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt, and the Tennessee Friday Gentlemen. Noon: Mary Parker, Clancey Ferguson, Mountain View Friends Saturday night’s performance includes Buddy Griffin 1 p.m. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Band & Clancey Ferguson, Pam Setzer & Mountain View 2 p.m. Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt Friends featuring Donny Catron, Myron Flippin, the 3 p.m. Buddy Griffin & Friends Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt, Buffalo City Ramblers, 4 p.m. Dragon Masters Cutthroat Montana, Tim Crouch and Irl Hees. Saturday Tickets are only $20 adult and $12 children 16 and under Noon: Clancey Ferguson for a great night of entertainment. Purchase at www.theaud. 1 p.m. Dragon Masters org or at the door. Tickets including both nights only $35 2 p.m. Al Brumley & Friends featuring Buddy Griffin & adult and $20 children. www.eurekasprings.org + Buddy Griffin was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2011 the Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, was presented to this renowned fiddle player, entertainer, educator, mentor and advocate for bluegrass and traditional country music. If you’re not a bluegrass fan, come listen to this music played by someone who knows, understands and loves it. It just may change your mind.

Clancey Ferguson was voted the Ozark Folk Center Musician of the Year. She hails from Mountain View and can best be described as a nuclear powered bundle of talent. Her fiddle playing is huge and she’s full of hot licks and strong chops with the stage presence of a seasoned performer. Despite her tender age (17), Clancey has amassed an impressive list of appearances with noted performers and was interviewed by Chelsea Clinton for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, and by Chris Jones for Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction. She’s the 2012 Arkansas State Junior Fiddle Champion, 2013 Arkansas Junior Contemporary Fiddle Champion, and 2014 Arkansas State Junior Contemporary Fiddle Champion.

AL BRUMLEY

CLARK FAMILY BUFFALO CITY RAMBLERS

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But wait, there’s more!

Hillberry Festival August 20 – 23

A bluegrass experience with some Grateful Dead thrown in

Enjoy the music festival atmosphere and 360º panoramic views at “The Farm” on 160 acres just outside Eureka Springs. Camping, bathhouses, vendors, workshops and other activities offer a fun and comfortable experience. The exciting lineup for three full days of music includes two headline shows by the Grateful Dead Experience/The Schwag and plenty of music from favorite regional and national bands, like the foot stomping sets of Mountain Sprout and the Rumpke Mountain Boys’ Trashgrass. Want to camp at the festival but don’t have a tent or don’t want the hassle of traveling with your camping gear? The festival has partnered with Project Shelter, a social enterprise that sells camping gear you can pick up when you arrive at the festival. Just reserve your tent and gear online (www.hillberryfestival.com) and it will be available when you arrive. If you choose not to take it home, Project Shelter will distribute your camping gear donations to refugees and victims of disasters through its nonprofit partners, including Feed the Children. RVs are allowed, but be aware there are no electrical or water hookups. +

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The Schwag is a band dedicated to carrying on the vibe and music of the legendary Grateful Dead. Founded in 1991, the band has performed over 3000 concerts and has a working songlist of more than 200 songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog. Mountain Sprout: “Hailing from Eureka Springs, four incredible musicians work seamlessly to bring forward the kind of bass thumping, banjo picking, guitar playing, fiddle shredding that makes you get and stomp your feet. The lyrics present a variety of stories and jokes that resonate. If you are a hillbilly, a good ‘ol boy, or just a finely crafted music lover, Mountain Sprout is not to be missed!” Greg Montgomery - NKC MO News

Music Schedule

Rumpke Mountain Boys Get ready for an emotion filled musical stream of consciousness with no set list, minimal structure, and intuitive improvisational flow that summons the energy of the crowd, linking just the right music to precise moments in time. They draw songs from a tremendous variety of sources and blend music like a fine Irish whiskey – the result being dubbed Trashgrass.

Thursday 8 – 10 p.m. Mountain Sprout 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rumpke Mountain Boys Friday 2 – 3 p.m. Mark Bilyeau & Cindy Wolf 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Chucky Waggs 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Cutty Rye 7:15 – 9 p.m. Foley’s Van 9:30 –11:30 p.m. The Schwag 12 – 2 a.m. The Hatrick Saturday 12:45pm - 1:45 p.m. Woody & Sunshine 2 – 3 p.m. Big Still River

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3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Arkansauce 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Dirty River Ramblers 7:15 – 9 p.m. ClusterPluck 9:30 –11:30 p.m. The Schwag 12 – 2 a.m. T-Chicken Ticket Prices: Thursday – Friday – Saturday – $65 Friday – Saturday – $50 Saturday only – $30 Kids 11 and under free. There will be a limited amount of tickets sold to this event. Tickets may not be available at the gate. Purchase online at www.hillberryfestival.com.

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Artists & Galleries Eureka Springs Gallery Association Working together to bring you the best of art and artists

Featured Gallery: Paul Daniel Art Company

Eureka’s newest showroom for the finer of Eureka Springs’ talented artists is Paul Daniel Art Company located in upper Spring Street’s new art district. Proprietor Paul Daniel Van Klavern comes from a background in graphic design, photography, branding and marketing. He moved to Eureka Springs in 2011 from St. Louis, Missouri, after falling in love with the creativity, beauty and people of the area. His vision for combining his marketing background and his comprehension of and appreciation for creative

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talent is to facilitate recognition of area artists for their talents, not only in the greater Ozark region but also in larger cities across the nation. The showroom, a lovely, upscale setting at 125 Spring Street, features a different artist each month – always with a focus on new work, or retrospective work not seen in years. Paul Daniel Art Company artists include potters, painters, jewelers, illustrators, glassworkers, fiber artists, assemblage artists, woodworkers, photographers and more.

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The website, pauldaniel.com, exposes the gallery’s artists to a larger audience, and plans are in the works to launch shows featuring Eureka’s artists in major metropolitan areas. Paul Daniel Art Company is also a full service photography, design and custom framing studio. Open by appointment Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Hours otherwise are: Friday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. 125 Spring St. (479) 265-7014 +

I decided that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty. ~ Georgia O’Keeffe

Create a personal gallery stroll If you find something spectacular to take home, have someone snap your photo with it and email to newsdesk@eurekaspringsindependent.com … you could get your pic in a future Fun Guide!

Featured artist: Julie Hop Although watercolorist Julie Hop’s color mixes are counterintuitive to expected color combinations, they remain true to nature. She explains with clear intent the idea behind her collection: “Floral scenes in glass vases, reflecting off a surface, light refracting here and there are ideal subject matter for me. What an opportunity to explore colors combining and running into each other! I often paint to old New Orleans jazz, letting the music inform my brush. You can see the dancing stamens, pistils, and bits of pollen flying about the petals. Often the energy is frenetic and volatile, such as a bouquet of flowers being thrown down onto a wet table.” Julie’s portrayal of herself as an artist evokes with remarkable precision what one tends to experience when studying her work: “As an artist, I am always searching for a mood, a memory, an atmosphere that will remind the viewer of a peaceful moment of connectedness, or a feeling sort of like nostalgia. “I am painting in watercolor because it’s a quick, unfettered, bright impression of just one moment in time. I often think of meditation and communion with a Higher Power in this place I go and try to communicate a simple message of being in the moment. I love exploring the medium of watercolor because I never know what will ultimately happen on the paper before me. I am not in control after a certain point and I love to watch where the color goes all on its own. For me it’s a way to practice trust.” Julie claimed Eureka Springs as her home for several years after leaving New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. She currently resides in Rogers, and her art can be seen at the Paul Daniel Art Company. Her past artistic accomplishments include commissions for large-scale murals and teaching art to children. +

Allison Art Company, 77 Spring, (479) 253-7635. Art & Soul, 7003 US 62 (3 ½ mi. east of Eureka Springs), (479) 270-1895. Art Colony, 185 N. Main, www.theartcolonyeurekasprings.com. Cherokee Mountain Gallery, 5307 US 62E www.mcallistergallery.com, (479) 253-5353. Déjà vu, 179 N. Main, (479) 282-8191, www.dejavuofeurekasprings.com Eureka Fine Art Gallery, 2 Pine St., (479) 363-6000. Eurekan Art Studio, 150 N. Main, (479) 253-0928. Fantasy & Stone, 81 Spring, www.FantasyandStone.com, (479) 253-5891. Fire Om Earth Art Studio & Retreat Center, 872 Mill Hollow Rd, www. fireomearth.com (479) 363-9402. Fusion Squared, 84 Spring , www.eurekafusion.com, (479) 253-4999. Gryphon’s Roost Gallery, 137 Spring, www.gryphonsroost.com, (479) 253-5667. Harris Art Garden and Gallery, 2427 Hwy. 23N, by appointment only, (479) 2532090. Iris at the Basin Park, 8 Spring, www.irisatthebasinpark.com, (479) 253-9494. J.A. Nelson Gallery, 37 Spring (upper level), 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, 51 S. Main, 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, 123 Spring, www.eurekaspringsartists.com, (479) 244-5981. Muse, 12 S. Main, (651) 472-1621. Paradise Pottery, 320 CR 210, www.paradisepottery.us, (479) 253-1547. Paul Daniel Art Company, 125 Spring, www.pauldanielco.com, www. pauldanielphotography.com, (479) 265-7014. 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) 8827529. 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, 335 W. Van Buren (62W), www.studio62.biz, (479) 363-9209. Susan Morrison Signature Gallery, 78 Spring, www.susanmorrisonstore.com, (479) 253-8788. 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. +

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August Calendar of Events August 7, 8

21st Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales Yard sale bargains all around town! Maps will be available so you can find them all. Call 800-6EUREKA, visit www. eurekaspringschamber.com or see Yards & Yards of Yard Sales of Eureka Springs on Facebook.

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Summer Diversity Weekend (More on page 7) The LGBT Community and friends celebrate diversity with parties and special events. See www.outineureka.com and find updates on Out in Eureka on Facebook.

2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll Art galleries all over town open their doors from 6-9 p.m. with special exhibits and artists’ receptions. www.artofeurekasprings. com. Free Music in Basin Spring Park The Cate Brothers Band – 5 p.m. Rhythm and blues, soul and funk delivered via country rock by a beloved band. Don’t miss it.

13 – 15

(More on page 10) Mr. Big’s Bluegrass Family Reunion – Eureka Springs Bluegrass Weekend From the free watermelon social and toe tappin’ music and jams in Basin Park to two amazing auditorium shows with national acts, this is traditional down-home music at its professional best. www.eurekasprings.org.

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Beading in the Ozarks (More on page 16) Rock stars of the beading world conduct hands-on workshops at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Bead shop/exhibit open to the public on two days. Workshop information/registration at www.beadingintheozarks.com or call Jeannine Rainone (469) 450-3723.

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5th Annual Eurekan Multi-Sport Event (More on page 9) Swimming, biking and foot racing multi-sport festival consists of a sprint-distance triathlon on Friday afternoon, road bike tour rides and racing on Saturday morning and running races on Sunday. Enter individual events or take “The Eurekan” Challenge. Register at www.eurekasportsfestival.com. 4th Annual Al-Anon Summertime in the Ozarks Convention Registration begins 3 p.m. Friday at the Inn of the Ozarks Conference Center. Speakers and AA, Al-Anon and Alateen workshops with free and fun time. Closing ceremony 10 a.m. on Sunday. Info at www.summertimeintheozarks.org or call (479) 363-9495.

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Cruise the Ozarks Biker Appreciation and Scavenger Hunt Weekend at Rowdy Beaver Restaurant, US 62W. Cruise the Ozarks magazine and Rowdy Beaver present the first-ever Biker Appreciation Weekend - guaranteed to be a good time for all. Ride the Ozarks’ great roads matching clues in the scavenger hunt for all three days, or just the final day for fun, partying and prizes at Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern. Scavenger hunt will end in a Grand Prize drawing of $1,000! Door prizes, silent auction, music and more. See updates and hunt rule links on the Cruise the Ozarks page on Facebook or go to www.cruisetheozarks.com.

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Hillberry Bluegrass Festival (More on page 11) Three festive days of music, camping, workshops and fun on a 160-acre private farm in Eureka Springs. Catch regional and national bluegrass/newgrass musicians onstage with a little bit of Grateful Dead thrown in. The Schwag headlines on two nights.

28 – 30

23rd Annual VW Weekend – The Year of the Swap Meet & Tourcade (More on page 9) Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The V-Dubs are back for a show, rides and a Saturday parade at 3 p.m. Register at www.eurekaspringsvwshow.com (479) 253-9768 or (479) 435-1133.

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Eureka Springs Into Music with the Eroica Trio (More on page 16) Classical music returns to Eureka Springs with Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the Eroica Trio. Hear JS Bach as arranged for the Eroica by pop icon Anne Dudley, along with hauntingly beautiful tangos and a rollicking joy ride of American music from ragtime to Broadway. City auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Ticket range $10 – $45. Purchase now via www.theaud.org or phone (479) 253-7333. +

Coming up in September 2 – 5: Banjo Rally International Banjo conference, public shows. www.banjorally.org

9 – 12: Scooting the Ozarks Rides and poker runs. www. scoottheozarks.proboards.com

11 – 12: 42nd Antique Auto Festival, Jazz Festival Weekend,

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• 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

MOUNTAIN SPROUT

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Beading in the Ozarks August 13 – 16 This event has become a “must-do” on the beading circuit What a treat for serious beaders! The roster of instructors this year reads like a Who’s Who of the Beading Universe: Melanie Potter, Beadwork Magazine’s 2010 Designer of the Year and Bead and Button Show faculty 2005-2014; Jean Campbell, Beadwork Magazine’s Designer of the Year 2009 and Swarovski Ambassador 2010-2014; and Betty Stephan, holder of several national beading contest awards including Fire Mountain Gems and Bead Dreams. Betty has been published in Bead and Button Magazine and FMG catalogs. All three have created exclusive projects debuting at the 3rd Annual Beading in the Ozarks Retreat at the Inn of the Ozarks. During the retreat beaders will recreate the projects and take home a beautiful piece of jewelry created in the fun atmosphere of camaraderie with other bead lovers. A special opening night gala event on Thursday includes a catered gourmet dinner, wine bar and a live band. Pick up your goody bag, take first looks at the projects and meet new friends at the (optional) bracelet exchange. And there will be door prizes! In addition to daytime instruction from three rockin’ bead artists, there will be an optional Friday evening class with artist/teacher, Sharon Wagner, using tiny Crystalett buttons. Kelli Burns of The Hole Bead Shop, well known in the beading pantheon, will teach an optional class on Saturday night. As a Starman Trendsetter Designer, Kelli is sent the newest Starman beads to use in designs for publication, and her optional class will feature a fantastic necklace design using the new O beads! Sign up today at www.beadingintheozarks.com or contact Jeannine Rainone (469) 4503723. +

One night only!

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August 29 at 7:30 p. m.

Eroica Trio

One of the most most sought after trios in the world, the Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio enraptures audiences with sensual elegance, irresistible enthusiasm and flawless technical virtuosity. The three women who make up this celebrated ensemble: pianist Erika Nickrenz, violinist Sara Parkins and cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio electrify the concert stage with their passionate performances. You may have seen them on one of numerous network and cable television programs, or read about them in one of dozens of magazines, but there’s nothing like experiencing their infectious stage presence in person. The Trio comes to Eureka Springs to introduce the new Eureka Springs Into Music festival planned to debut in 2016 featuring a week of music and educational opportunities in schools and venues all around town. These women love sharing their music with such verve and fun that Grand Marnier® even created a new cocktail dubbed “The Eroica” which was unveiled for the release of their Pasión recording; and Chateau Sainte Michelle, a vineyard in Seattle, also named one of its Gold Medal winning Reislings in honor of the Trio. And indeed, experiencing the Eroica Trio is like enjoying a bubbly glass of the best Champagne. Whether the Trio is interpreting the Baroque Masters, the power and strength of Beethoven or the jazzy tunes of Schoenfield, their performances are personal and engaging. The Eureka Springs program includes JS Bach’s Chaconne (one of the greatest masterpieces ever written) as arranged for the Trio by ’80s and ’90s pop icon, Art of Noise’s Ann Dudley and a rollicking joy ride of Café Music by Paul Schoenfield, plus sultry tangos and more. Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. in the city auditorium. Tickets range from $10 - $45 and can be purchased in advance at www.theaud.org or by calling (479) 253-7333. + 16

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5. 1886 Steakhouse 16. Amigos 20. Angler’s Grill 18. Aquarius Taqueria 11. Balcony Bar & Restaurant 26. Bavarian Inn 34. Cafe Amore 27. Caribé 19. Pepe Tacos 39. Catfish Cabin 8. Chelsea’s 23. Cottage Inn 12. DeVito’s 21. Ermilio’s

10. Eureka Live 25. ES Ale House 4. ES North Ark. Railway 37. The Filling Station 38. Forest Hill 6. FRESH 3. Gaskins Cabin 9. Grand Taverne 41. Grotto 1. Island Grill & Sports Bar 2. Island Pizza and Pub 30. La Familia 29. Legends 7. Le Stick 15. Local Flavor Cafe 40. Mei Li 14. Mud Street Cafe 28. Myrtie Mae’s 13. New Delhi 42. Oasis 22. Oscar’s Café 31. Ozark Fried Chicken 24. Rowdy Beaver 33. Simply Scrumptious 5. Sky Bar 32. Sparky’s 17. StoneHouse 36. Sweet-n-Savory 35. Thai House

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COOL OFF in a

CAVE

WAR EAGLE CAVERN

COSMIC CAVERN

While you’ve been having fun up here, Mom Nature has been busy underground. Come see what she’s been up to … it’s cool in more ways than one!

Onyx Cave Onyx Cave Park’s underground cave and cavern is among some of the loveliest small show caves in the U.S. It’s been a popular stop for visitors to Eureka Springs since 1893. The interior of the cave boasts many examples of onyx including stalactites and stalagmites. Trivia tip: In 1969, scenes from the cult classic movie, It’s Alive, were filmed at Onyx Cave. The temperature inside is a constant 57º year round. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour, and headsets with narration are offered. Linger as long as you like and admire at your own pace. This is an excellent cave for first-time spelunkers and youngsters and may be enjoyed with a minimum amount of physical effort. Visit the lovely gift shop and rock shop where you’ll find a large assortment of onyx products. Onyx Cave Road is six miles east of town off US 62E – look for signs. Admission: Under age 3, no charge; 3 – 13, $3.50; others $7.50. Open daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For directions call (479) 253-9321 or see onyxcaveeurekasprings.com.

ONYX CAVE

Cosmic Cavern North of Berryville on Hwy. 21, Cosmic Cavern has been named one of the top 10 show caves in the U.S. The cave features two bottomless lakes, and on your 75-minute guided tour on inspected and safe walkways, many unique and beautiful formations vie for attention: stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, sodastraws, helictites, cave bacon (and who doesn’t love bacon?), draperies and many other speleothems. You’ll also get a chance to see the rare and threatened Ozark Blind Cave Salamander. A beautiful area is a lake called Silent Splendor, hailed as a must-see attraction with its pristine and untouched formations, some of which are transparent. The bottom or end of these lakes has yet to be found! Silent Splendor houses one of the longest soda straw formations in the Ozarks, measuring an incredible 9 feet-plus. While you’re there, try gemstone panning in the rough at an authentic sluice! You can also take home gem bags in which you’ll find a variety including amethyst, fluorite, Apache tears, garnet and other semi-precious stones. Each bag is only $5.99 and each one is guaranteed – plus you get to keep what you find! Cosmic Cavern is open all year from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. the rest of the year. For more information see www. cosmiccavern.com or phone (870) 749-2298.

COSMIC CAVERN

War Eagle Cavern Located one-half mile off Hwy.12, midway between Eureka Springs and Rogers, War Eagle Cavern is one of the newest show caverns in the country. See www.wareaglecavern.com for an amazing array of activities and exploring options. Open 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, free for children 3 and under. Group pricing available. (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! + 20

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EUREKA SPRINGS WEST Can-U-Canoe Riverview Cabins

Among the many lodging options in Eureka Springs West, Can-U-Canoe offers a great choice of affordable cabins in a private, wooded setting with a million dollar view. Enjoy nature at its best while watching beautiful sunsets on the White River from your private deck nestled among oak, pine, dogwood and redbud trees and rock bluffs. Depending on your choice of cabin, amenities may include a full kitchen or kitchenette, washer and dryer, hot tub on the deck, Wi-Fi, DVD, satellite TV, gas grill, fireplaces and more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the perfect place for family reunions, receptions and corporate retreats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not to mention being the ultimate backdrop for a dream wedding! From intimate ceremonies for two to gala events for up to 60 guests, your wedding package can be enhanced any way you choose. Can-U-Canoe also offers 22-ft. pontoon boat rentals for a day of swimming and adventure or fishing in the shade on Beaver Lake. This family friendly lodging even welcomes pets. For a getaway to remember go to www.canucanoe.com and take the picture tour of one, two and three bedroom cabins and five-bedroom vacation homes. And be sure to check for group packages and special deals! +

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Downtown Eureka Springs Map

Not your normal walking tours.

These are filled with fun facts and great stories.

Hell Raisers, Hoodlums and A Heated History Tour (Daily at 11 a.m.)

Explore the characters and folks that make up the colorful history of historic downtown Eureka Springs. This fun-filled storytelling tour is perfect for the whole family. Meet many of the characters that enhanced the Eureka Springs landscape on this 45 minute walking tour! We bring out the legendary “stars” of the town whose stories live on over time. We’ll share strange happenings and clue you in on the legends we live with, the town’s heated founding, Ripley’s Believe it or Not stories, and we’ll explore downtown exposing both delights and dastardly deeds. You can make your own history standing in the spot where Carry Nation gave her last speech, where one of the Doolin-Dalton Gang was caught by US Marshals and where Indian maidens were healed in the springs. You’ll also see caves where Eureka Springs water was collected and where Civil War soldiers from both sides were tended in a makeshift field hospital. Tickets are $8 adult and kids are always free. Buy online at ReserveEureka.com or in the Basin Park Hotel lobby and at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Downtown-N-Underground Tour

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(Daily at 4 p.m.) Explore the geology, geography and architecture of historic Downtown Eureka Springs. Step into the past and see what our first explorers saw, how the area was settled, and what lurks under the street. This storytelling tour is great fun for the kids, too. The 75-minute behind-the-scenes walking adventure offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the mysteries of an underground city and enjoy stories of Eureka Springs’ Wild West Period and its renewal as an artist community. Colorful characters that have made Eureka Springs their home throughout the ages come alive through interactive storytelling. If you dare, take a brave step into the unexplained underground buildings that lie beneath the streets and try to figure out the mystery for yourself! Go where Bill Doolin of the Dalton gang was captured in the Underground City. The tour is mildly adventurous and will be exciting for the whole family. Wear good walking shoes so you’ll be comfortable exploring all the landscape has to offer. We unlock the past and show you Eureka Springs in way most local residents haven’t even seen! Tickets are $12 adult, kids are always free. Buy online at ReserveEureka.com or in the Basin Park Hotel lobby downtown or the Chamber of Commerce in Pine Mountain Village on US 62E.+

Take time for a mass..ahhhh…ge Imago Massage Studio: West of town overlooking the White River, you’ll find Imago Massage Studio not far off of Blue Spring Road. Here owner Rebekah Clark, LMT, BCTMB, C-ATMAT, peacefully works her wonders utilizing many modalities to balance body, mind, and spirit. One of the most unique is Ashiatsu, or Barefoot Bodywork, a practice dating back at least to the 12th century. Another modality available at Imago is the Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Therapy, which supports reproductive and digestive wellness. Imago also offers Massage, Cranial-Sacral, and Sound therapies, and Rebekah will be happy to address any questions you may have. Open by appointment: (479) 244-5631, www. imagomassage.com (See ad p. 21) Ashiatsu (Barefoot Bodywork): The word Ashiatsu originates from ashi, meaning foot, and atsu, translated as pressure, so it literally means foot pressure. In this therapy, the client lies on a cushioned table or on a floor mat, while the bodyworker utilizes a set of bars above her head to steady herself, using her foot like a large hand. This foot massage allows for broad, deep pressure to be used, although the pressure may be lighter if you’d like; so tell the practitioner what you prefer. Ashiatsu is a compression massage, which feels exquisitely delicious! It’s great for those who participate in sports or have stressful lives. Ashiatsu puts you in a zone that continues well after the

massage is over. As this form of barefooted massage is growing in popularity in the United States, many well-known resorts have begun to incorporate it into their spa services. The benefits of Ashiatsu techniques are profound, one of which may be increased circulation. As pressure is effectively maintained for longer periods of time, muscles are both elongated and broadened, thereby allowing deep tissue work – and it feels great! Arvigo Therapy: This technique is founded on an ancient Mayan practice of abdominal massage and is best known for addressing misalignment or congestion in male and female reproductive organs as well as many common digestive disorders. The techniques are used to effectively alleviate tissue congestion and organ constriction in order to improve vital flows of energy, blood, lymph and nerves in the abdomen. It also addresses and may release emotional and energetic tension from the area. This release helps prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomology while improving the body’s ability to self-repair and balance. It is performed externally by gently guiding and supporting organs back into their optimal position, allowing for improved functioning for maximum health and wellness. Time-less-ly Massage Therapy: Timeless-ly’s peaceful location fulfills a lifelong dream of Ann Brittenum. After 17 years of experience in massage, she now

offers her expert therapy next to the healing waters of Leatherwood Creek alongside North Main Street. There is easy access and ample parking at the delightful cottage conveniently located on the trolley route. Ann’s philosophy is to seldom use only one technique in a session. She describes her style as a firm Swedish massage, which incorporates a combination of several techniques including deep tissue myofascial release. She gears her treatment to the individual; therefore every session is different because every person is different. Ann also offers Facials, Hot Stone Massage, Foot scrub, Hand and foot Massage, Chair Massage, Body Scrub and Jacuzzi Bath at Time-less-ly, 247 North Main Street. anniesdream@sbcglobal.net (479) 670-1981. Now open until 8 p.m.! Myofascial Release (MFR): Generally, this is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. Myofascia refers to the connective tissue system that surrounds muscle, and its function is to allow for a smooth gliding from one muscle to another. Sometimes, due to an injury or overuse, the fascia becomes shortened and tight becoming a source of tension to the rest of the body. This may be brought about by physical trauma, or it may be from something as simple as habitual poor posture or repetitive stress. Stretching and using light sustained pressure releases the fascia, making it more elastic and therefore easier to massage the muscle. +

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NIGHTLIFE and socializing i

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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

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Eureka Live’s Underground and Café Mundi

FUN SPOT

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.” +

– Food and fun from the top down and bottom up

m No matter how hot the weather gets, Eureka Live’s

Underground and Café Mundi is one of the coolest places in town, both above and underground. Not only is Eureka Live Underground the premier dance club in Eureka Springs, its new Café Mundi coffee bar and patio restaurant has quickly become a local favorite. In fact, you can start and end your day at 35 ½ Main Street. Café Mundi’s coffee bar opens at 9 a.m. on the street level patio with 16 types of coffees and drinks (and 12 flavored syrups). You can even order one of three sizes of a French Press delivered to your table. At 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday the famed Bloody Mary Bar opens featuring more than 100 types of vodka; and Café Mundi goes into full swing at 11 Wednesday through Sunday with a regular menu of appetizers, salads, Gyros and pita sandwiches, Po’ Boys from eggplant to grouper or chicken, fish tacos and sides. At 5 p.m. the dinner specials go up on the chalkboard, and if you aren’t salivating by then, you will be. From sides like mango slaw to entrées like Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Jerk Chicken, Smoked Meat Loaf, Teriyaki Pork Belly Tacos, Homemade Green Chili Mac, Kansas City Ribs, Roasted Pablano and Carmelized Onion Burger, Huevos Rancheros … well, you get the idea. Whatever is fresh at the market may end up in a creative concoction – so the dinner menu is different every night. (Hence the chalkboard.) At 5 p.m. Eureka Live Underground opens and you can take the fun downstairs where there’s a full bar and the largest dance floor in town, not to mention hula hoops, crazy hats and a free pool table. Food is also delivered downstairs until 10 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday). Add some funky fun and pick up a chapeau from the hat bar and take some pics that will make the folks back home sorry they missed the party. In fact, there’s no charge to host a party at Eureka Live. Up to 150 revelers can be accommodated downstairs, so if you’re getting married in town there’s no better spot to celebrate. Eureka Live Underground is open Wednesday thru Saturday 5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. and Sunday until 11:30 p.m. Café Mundi serves until 10 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone (479) 253-7020 for Underground or (870) 654-0604 for Café Mundi. (They deliver!) See www.eurekaliveunderground.com and Eureka Live’s Café Mundi on Facebook. + 24

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Celebrate Diversity Weekend with the most diverse bar in town!

August 7, 8: Disco Inferno! Dancing and drag event, music by DJ Digi Dave, $10 Cover August 9: Karaoke and music by DJ Digi Dave Open at 10 a.m. all weekend: Walk of Shame Bloody Mary Bar

Don’t miss the Dead Elvis Party on Saturday, August 15 at 9 p.m. Free sideburns for all! (And if you want to be Elvis, just show up at Karaoke on Sunday)

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Brews, 2 Pine, corner Spring & Pine. Arkansas craft beers, Arsaga’s coffee, hot teas, wine and savory or sweet small fare from Eureka Sweets and West Mountain Treats. Enjoy pints, flights, and growlers on the patio or by big front windows on the coolest corner downtown. See Brews on Facebook for live music, art exhibits. Sun. – Thurs. from Noon – 10 p.m., Fri./Sat., noon – midnight. (479) 244-0878 Chelsea’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) 253-6723 Eureka 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) 2537020 Eureka Springs Ale House, 426 West Van Buren (US 62W), the first nanobrewery in Eureka Springs. 12 taps offer craft lagers, ales and a crisp, cold cider. Stop in for a hearty quaff and tasty menu options: Shrooms, build-your-own burgers, sandwiches, bacon jam, deep fried alligator and more. Large deck. Kids welcome. Thursday through Monday, noon – 9 p.m. See www.eurekaspringsalehouse.com or Eureka Springs Alehouse on Facebook for menu, live music and current taps. (479) 363-6039 Grotto Wood-Fired Grill & Wine Cave, 10 Center. Elegant, inviting atmosphere.

Wine on tap, select vinos from around the world. Classic cocktails with a fresh spin. Some (like Moscow Mules, Gin Gin and Fresh Mint Mojitos) served in copper mugs. Diverse beer selection includes gluten free and ciders. Grill features appetizers, entrees and desserts. Chef Slane’s unexpected use of seasonal ingredients makes for inspired dishes. Wednesday, Thursday 5 – 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday 5 – 11 p.m. Facebook or www. grottoeureka.com. (479) 363-6431. Grub & Pub / Club 169, 169 West Van Buren (US 62). Grub and Pub in the daytime and Club 169 at night. Hearty breakfast from open to close. Home-style food, full bar, live weekend entertainment, big screen TVs and games, pool tables, free Wi-Fi, Happy Hour, karaoke, dance floor and outdoor deck. Biker friendly. Open 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. every day, except closes at midnight Sunday. Children welcome until 9 p.m. (479) 253-7122. Grub & Pub Club 169 on Facebook. Henri’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) 253-5795 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 Lucky 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) 253-7837

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) 363-9976 Rockin’ 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, 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) 363-6248 www.ozarkmountaintaproom.com Rogue’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) 250-5827 Rowdy 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 - 6444 Rowdy 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 - 8544 The 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) 253-7837 The 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) 253-2525 The StoneHouse, 89 S. Main Street. 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) 3636411 +

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New spa, old hotel make a good match

The sun. That big orb of fire that loves us. No getting around that one.

On July 1, exactly 110 years from the opening of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, Spa1905, a new Aveda Spa, Salon and Retail Center opened in the hotel with expanded services. Designed as a center for relaxation in a busy downtown, Spa1905 occupies most of the second level of the Basin Park Hotel and welcomes visitors with warm earth tones, a sun deck and mountain backdrop. A full menu of day spa services has a focus on the Aveda TM Stress Fix and Chakra Balance massages. Other services and amenities for Spa 1905 include an expansive Aveda retail center, sun deck with sauna and hot tub, a rain bar for a relaxing finish to mud wraps and exfoliations, and a continued emphasis on duet services for couples. The new Aveda salon also offers manicures, pedicures and hair styling. For more information, see www.spa1905.com. +

Dog Days of Summer

Heavy doses of high pressure! So? We have more than 60 chef-owned clubs and restaurants with cool drinks, cool music and cool servers. Cool off!

The hottest and most sultry days of summer (July 24 through August 24) are often referred to as Dog Days. The expression came from the Romans who associated hot weather with the star Sirius, called the Dog Star because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. The Greeks, who considered the Dog Days of summer to be an evil time when the seas boiled and caused dogs to go mad and other mammals to lose energy, first used the term. Humans of that era believed Dog Days caused fevers and hysterics. Now you have an excuse. +

We are close to heaven and we know it. That’s why we love it here where there are rivers, lakes, pools and cold showers, all within minutes of where we are right now. We seem to spin slower here than the rest of the world, so we preserve our trees and cultivate our gardens to provide peace and shade. And make us believe we’re immune to heat. We let the sun go down when we’ve had enough. The stars at night are on overload. And we have plenty of our own stars in numerous venues with healthy food, ice-cold air-conditioning and big, breezy dance floors.

August’s Birthstone Switch

During the last century, August’s official birthstone was the Sardonyx, a form of onyx seen most often as a reddish brown layered opaque stone. However, Peridot is now designated as the official August birthstone. The most common color of this gemstone is a shimmering yellow-green. The popularity of Peridot over Sardonyx is that it can be faceted like gems such as emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Peridot is said to have healing properties and magical powers to protect the wearer from nightmares. The gemstone forms deep inside the Earth and is brought to the surface by volcanoes. + 26

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