Eureka! MAGAZINE
THURSDAY, MAY 29TH
Noon - 3PM - Mountain Alice at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
6PM - 7PM - Earl and Them Local Jam at Basin Park Band Shell
7PM - 9PM - Dale Stokes at Top of the Crest
7:30PM - 9PM - Patrick Sweany at Ben E Keith Blues Street Party
9PM - PaPa Bins at Chelsea’s
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH
Noon
- Festival Center Opens at Basin Spring Park
Noon - 3PM - Chris Harp at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
2PM - Adam Lopez at Chelsea’s Patio
2PM - 2:30PM - Joe Waters at Basin Park Band Shell
4PM - 5:30PM - Seth Lee Jones at Basin Park Band Shell
5:30PM - 6:30PM - Los Roscoes at Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom
6PM - 8PM - Buddy Shute & Friends at Gotahold Brewing
6PM - 9PM - Chris Harp at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
7PM - 8:30PM - Chambers DesLauriers Band at Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom
7:30PM - Indigenous with special guest Monte Montgomery live in The Auditorium
8PM - Kurt Allen Band at Cathouse Lounge 9PM - DeFrance at Chelsea’s
SATURDAY, MAY 31ST
Noon - Festival Center Opens at Basin Spring Park
Noon - 4:30PM - Center Street Block Party
1PM - 3PM - Brad Absher Band Center Street Block Party Beer Tasting
3:45PM - 4:45PM - Brick Fields at Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom
5PM - 6:15PM - D.K. Harrell at Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom
6PM - 8PM - Batterton & Edwards at Gotahold Brewing
6PM - 9PM - Jeff Lee at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
6:30PM - 8PM - Grammy Winner Ruthie Foster live in The Auditorium
7PM - 9PM - Avery Waltz at Frisco Sporting Club
8:30PM - 10PM - Anders Osborne live in The Auditorium
8PM - Kurt Allen Band at Rowdy Beaver Den 9PM - Eric Deaton at Chelsea’s 10PM - Funk Party featuring the Chambers DesLauriers Band at Grotto Upstairs
SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST
Noon - 3PM - Steve Jones at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
2PM - Patrick Sweany at Chelsea’s 4PM - 6PM - Tom Peaver at Gotahold Brewing
5PM - 8PM - Steve Jones at Basin Park Balcony Restaurant
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Eureka Springs Blues Party brings soul to town
Eureka Springs and the Blues
Looking back at the rich legacy of Blues performances
Featured Visitors
Let's meet Dale and Wanda Klassen
It's time for the May Festival of Arts in Eureka Springs
What’s going on in Eureka Springs this month?
The Souls of Humanity
Iconic painting at Museum of Eureka Springs Art
Trail Maps
Eureka Springs is a great place to explore nature
GettinG Funky in eureka!
Eureka Springs Blues Party brings soul to town
The sounds of blues, rock and funk will echo through the Ozarks when the Eureka Springs Blues Party returns May 29 – June 1, for four days of live music downtown.
The main event on Saturday, May 31, at The Auditorium will feature two major artists for one ticket: Ruthie Foster, who just won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, and Anders Osborne, the acclaimed New Orleans songwriter and guitarist.
Foster first appeared at the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend in 2012, and her return marks a major highlight for the festival. Osborne’s mix of soulful lyrics and gritty guitar work has earned him a loyal following and adds to a Saturday night bill that’s one of the biggest in Blues Party history.
Altogether, this year’s festival features more than 20 performances across stages and clubs throughout Eureka Springs, with national acts and fan favorites taking part.
The action begins Thursday, May 29,
with a full evening of live music and the Ben E. Keith Street Party in Basin Spring Park, where Patrick Sweany will take the stage. This free outdoor show kicks off the festival with a high-energy set in the center of town.
BluesLand takes over Basin Spring Park all four days of the festival, serving as the central spot for vendors and a lively street-side atmosphere. On Friday, free live music adds to the scene, making it a great time to catch performances in the heart of downtown. The rest of the weekend, BluesLand stays active with vendors and festival energy.
Friday night’s headliner at The Auditorium is Indigenous, joined by special guest Monte Montgomery, known for his unique acoustic guitar style. Earlier Friday evening, The Chambers DesLauriers Band performs in the Barefoot Ballroom at the Basin Park Hotel, with another set scheduled for Saturday’s late-night Funk Party Upstairs at Grotto.
Thursday night, DK Harrell, the Blues
Music Award winner for Best Emerging Artist, takes the stage. Harrell has been turning heads with his modern take on classic blues and brings strong momentum into the weekend.
In addition to the scheduled headliners, bars and clubs across Eureka Springs will feature live blues music throughout the weekend, giving guests even more opportunities to catch performances in a variety of settings — from small clubs to latenight jam sessions.
The festival wraps up on Sunday, June 1, with the traditional blues sendoff at Chelsea’s with Patrick Sweany, bringing together musicians and fans one last time before closing out the weekend.
With headline shows, outdoor stages, street parties and music filling the town, the Eureka Springs Blues Party continues to grow as one of Arkansas’ top music weekends. For tickets, schedules and updates, visit www.eurekaspringsbluesparty.com.
Ruthie Foster
Anders Osborne
eureka SprinGS and the BlueS
Taking a look back at the rich legacy of Blues performances in Eureka Springs
Long before it was called the Blues Party, Eureka Springs had already established itself as a destination for serious blues fans.
The city’s tradition of blues festivals began in the 1990s with the Eureka Springs Blues Festival, a grassroots event that grew into a long-standing celebration of the genre. Over time, it became known as the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, before eventually evolving into today’s Eureka Springs Blues Party — but through every change, the heart of the event has remained the same: top-tier artists, live music on every corner and a welcoming town that knows how to host a festival.
The stages of Eureka Springs have seen performances from some of the most respected names in blues history. From Bo Diddley and Koko Taylor to Mavis Staples, Pinetop Perkins and the Blind Boys of Alabama, the city has been a consistent stop on the touring circuit for artists who helped define the genre. Robert Cray, Shemekia Copeland, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Thackery, Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish are just a few of the many who’ve made their mark here.
In 2012, a relatively unknown Ruthie Foster took the stage during the Blues Weekend. Even then, her blend of blues, soul and gospel stood out. Since that time, her career has continued to climb — earning her multiple accolades, widespread acclaim and most recently, a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Her return to Eureka Springs in 2025 as a headline act is a full-circle moment for both Foster and the event and a reminder of how Eureka Springs has long recognized rising talent before the rest of the world catches on.
Beyond the big names, the festival’s reach has always extended well past the main stage. The unique layout of Eureka Springs — with its historic downtown, small clubs, outdoor spaces and walkable streets — made it a natural fit for a music event that lives in the whole town. Visitors could catch an afternoon set in Basin Spring Park, then wander into a tucked-away venue for an impromptu jam session or a late-night show.
Over the years, the event has welcomed a wide range of talent — classic and modern alike. Artists like Honeyboy Edwards, Coco Montoya, The Cate Brothers, John Hammond, Charles Thomas, Victor Wainwright and Hubert Sumlin have all
contributed to the rich musical history here.
The event has also embraced the next generation of players, helping introduce names like Cedric Burnside, DK Harrell, Fiona Boyes, Brandon Santini and Alvin Youngblood Hart to appreciative crowds.
The legacy of blues in Eureka Springs
is measured not just in the names on past posters, but in the way the music has become part of the fabric of the city. Year after year, it draws fans, artists and first-time visitors who leave with a deeper appreciation for the genre — and for the small Arkansas town that continues to honor it.
Bo Diddley
Pinetop Perkins
Shemekia Copeland
Tab Benoit
Koko Taylor
Blind Boys of Alabama
Keb Mo
Samantha Fish
Mavis Staples
Robert Cray
Jimmy Thackery
Hubert Sumlin
Block party '25
The Center Street Block Party Returns
TEureka Springs Historical Saturday’s at 11:00 a.m.
he Center Street Block Party returns on Saturday, May 31, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring a beer tasting and a performance by the Brad Absher Band. This lively gathering adds to the downtown atmosphere, bridging the gap between daytime events and the big shows later that evening.
The best part? It’s for a good cause. The block party benefits Eureka Springs Community Center, where you’ll find locals playing pickleball, hosting events and working out in the fitness center yearround.
“The block party is the Saturday event for the Blues Party Weekend,” said Anna Smedley, executive director of the Eureka Springs Community Center.
4127 East Van Buren
A 60-minute walking tour through a peaceful and well-maintained setting covering many historical remnants led by period-dressed guides.
Smedley is excited about the beer tasting, a ticketed event that costs $30.
“That will also include bites and treats from renowned Eureka Springs local chefs,” Smedley said.
Smedley thanked all the community center’s supporters. The community center is located at the site of the old Eureka Springs High School and features an office park, the Museum of Eureka Springs Art, the Eureka Springs Farmers Market, community meeting rooms, locker rooms, a fitness center and more.
“We’re preserving a historic campus while improving the quality of life in our community,” Smedley said. “What an amazing thing that we’re building for our community together.”
What Should We Do T0day?
With so many options in Eureka Springs sometimes you just need some info!
FAMILY FUN
BLUE SPRING HERITAGE CENTER
1537 County Road 210, 479-253-9244
OPERA IN THE OZARKS
16311 US Highway 62, 479-253-8595
OZARK MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES
15927 Arkansas Hwy 187, 479-363-6699
BLACK BASS LAKE TRAILS
Black Bass Lake, Oil Spring Road 479-253-2866
HISTORIC TRAM TOUR
137 W. Van Buren, 479-244-5116
INTRIGUE THEATER
80 Mountain St., 855-446-8744
ESNA RAILWAY
299 N. Main St., 479-253-9623
HOLIDAY ISLAND MARINA
124 Woodsdale Drive, Holiday Island 479-265-7040
HISS/LE INDOOR PISTOL RANGE
6 Parkcliff Drive, Holiday Island 479-341-2005
GAMEMAKERS
28 Spring St., 479-265-7000
ESCAPE ROOM 13
13 N. Main St.. 479-308-8624
DOWNTOWN-N-UNDERGROUND
3 Spring St., Eureka Springs, (844) 537-8687
EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORIC MUSEUM
95 S. Main St., 479-253-9417
TURPENTINE CREEK
WILDLIFE REFUGE
239 Turpentine Creek Lane, 479-253-5841
EUREKA SPRINGS ZIPLINE
2250 Arkansas Hwy 23, 479-363-8111
ONYX CAVE
338 Onyx Cave Lane, 479-253-9321
TURTLE BACK RIDGE
FAMILY FUN PARK
3173 E. Van Buren, 479-265-7090
THE GREAT PASSION PLAY
935 Passion Play Road, 479-253-9200
EUREKA SPRINGS
BREWERY DISC PARK
96 Ridgeview Road, 479-363-6066
COSMIC CAVERN
6386 Arkansas Highway 21, Berryville 870 749-2298
ARTISTS & GALLERIES
ADVENTURE ART
128 Spring St., 479-981-1447
aMUSEd FINE ART & EXTRAORDINARY BOOKS
44 Spring St., 850-221-3801
ART COLONY
185 N. Main St., 479-981-2626
BREWS
2 Pine St., 479-244-1663
CHEROKEE MOUNTAIN GALLERY
5307 U.S. Highway 62 East, 479-253-5353
CURATED GALLERY & GIFTS
67 Spring St., 479-239-3456
EURE’KAN ART STUDIO & SHOP
150 N. Main St., 479-253-0928
EUREKA SPRINGS BREWERY
96 Ridgeview Road, 479-363-6066
EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN
6 S. Main St.
FIRE OM EARTH ART STUDIO & RETREAT CENTER
872 Mill Hollow Road, 479-244-6273
IRIS AT THE BASIN PARK
8 Spring St., 479-253-9494
J. FOSTER ART/PHOTO GALLERY & STUDIO
217 N. Main, Unit B, 479-244-7179
J.A. NELSON GALLERY
37 Spring St. (upper level), 479-253-4314
MUSE
12 S. Main St. NEW WORLD DRUMS
6 Commerce Drive, 479-221-3801
PARADISE POTTERY
320 County Road 210, 479-253-1547
PHYL ARTE ART STUDIO & GALLERY
164 N. Main St., 480-386-6745
QUICKSILVER ART / FINE CRAFT GALLERY
73 Spring St., 479-253-6745
REGALIA HANDMADE CLOTHING STUDIO/SHOWROOM
16 White St., 479-253-2202
SATORI ARTS
2 Pine St.
SACRED ART CENTER
Great Passion Play Grounds, 800-882-7529
SACRED EARTH GALLERY
15845 U.S. Highway 62 West 479-253-7644
SERENDIPITY AT THE CRESCENT
75 Prospect Ave, 479-253-2769
SHAKEDOWN GALLERY
84 Spring St., 479-307-6017
STATTON GALLERY AND MADISON’S GARDEN
137 Spring St., 479-363-6848 and 817-903-3301
STUDIO 34
34 Main St., Eureka Springs STUDIO 62
335 W. Van Buren, 479-363-9209
TREEHOUSE GIFT SHOP
165 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8667
WILSON & WILSON
FOLK ART 23 Spring St., 479-253-5105
ZARKS GALLERY
81 Spring St., 479-253-2626
VINTAGE/ANTIQUES /THRIFT
EUREKA WEST ANTIQUES
15677 US Highway 62, 479-239-4020
MISS KITTY’S THRIFT SHOP 1 Parkcliff Drive, Holiday Island 479-239-2085
THE NINES 9 White St. VINTAGE JEWELRY
82 Spring St., 479-253-5022
EUREKA VINTAGE 164 W. Van Buren, 479-981-0758 GOOD SHEPHERD THRIFT STORE 124 W. Van Buren, 479-253-9115 OLD SALE BARN 65 Stadium Road, 479-253-5388
DUST & RUST 2043 E. Van Buren
ROMI’S VINTAGE
2054 E. Van Buren, 479-925-5625
HOBBIES & HOMESTEAD 2100 E. Van Buren, 479-265-7006
BLUE JAR ANTIQUE MARKET 3022 E. Van Buren, 479-363-6824
ECHO THRIFT STORE
4004 E. Van Buren, 479-253-5888
WONDERLAND ANTIQUES
6981 U.S. Highway 62W. 479-244-0943
GOOD SHEPHERD THRIFT STORE (BERRYVILLE)
602 US-62 Spur, Berryville 870-423-2870
BIZ-Z-BEE SUPER FLEA
366A Arkansas Highway 21, Berryville 870-929-6600
Featured Visitors
Dale and Wanda Klassen from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
How did you find Eureka Springs?
Dale: We were looking where we wanted to go, and we decided to head down to Louisiana. We stayed at a place called Bayou Pigeon, which is deep in Cajun country and spent …
Wanda: ... five weeks there.
Dale: Then, we came here because, well ...
Wanda: ... it sounded interesting.
Dale: It’s historic, all the hiking and the Civil War. We’re going to Pea Ridge. I have a huge passion for the Civil War.
What’s your favorite food so far?
Wanda: We just got in last night, so we picked the first thing we saw, and it was Bubba’s and we had a lovely experience. I had the Cuban sandwich.
Dale: The ribs were amazing. The food was great.
Where are you staying?
Wanda: The Heartstone Inn. So far, it’s really nice.
How would you describe the vibe of town?
Dale: It seems to be laid back and relaxed. We saw there’s a noise ordinance when we came in, so I suspected it will be quiet in the evening.
Wanda: We feel like we’re just starting to explore, but we love what we see so far. It’s beautiful, old buildings everywhere.
Dale: I love the architecture. I like the history.
Describe Eureka Springs in three words.
Dale: Quiet, quaint and historic.
What does ARTrageous mean to you?
It's time for the May Festival of Arts in Eureka Springs, with events happening all month long!
Check out the May calendar on Pages 16-17. One highlight will be the annual ARTrageous Parade, to be held Saturday, May 3, in downtown Eureka Springs. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and you don’t want to miss it! We asked some of our local residents to tell us about their vision of ARTrageous and answer the question: What does ARTrageous mean to you?
and however which way you want to do
Steve Beacham: Surprising, funny, shocking — all of those things rolled into one.
Brad Eskridge: Celebrating all the artists in Eureka.
Linda Caldwell: Pretty much anything goes.
Heather Wilson: Community – people passing on traditions and new people discovering more about who Eureka really is.
Kenny Ray Jackson: Eureka Springs.
Amanda Haley: Self-expression
that.
ASIAN
MEI LI CUISINE
3094 E. Van Buren
479-363-6678
THAI HOUSE RESTAURANT
2059 E. Van Buren
479-363-6632
BARS/GRILLS
ANGLER’S GRILL
14581 U.S. 62
479-253-4004
THE BALCONY BAR & RESTAURANT
12 Spring St.
479-253-7837
BREWS TAPROOM
2 Pine St.
479-244-0878
BUBBA’S BBQ
166 W. Van Buren
479-253-7706
CHELSEA’S CORNER CAFE AND BAR
10 Mountain St.
479-253-8231
CRYSTAL DINING ROOM
75 Prospect
479-253-9652
EUREKA GRILL
71 Spring St.
EUREKA LIVE
71 Spring St.
479-253-7020
EUREKA SPRINGS
BREWERY
96 Ridgeview Road
479-363-6066
GOTAHOLD BREWING
409 W. Van Buren
479-363-4187
GRAVEL BAR AT WANDEROO LODGE
216 W. Van Buren
479-363-6755
GROTTO WOOD-FIRED
GRILL & WINE CAVE
10 Center St. 479-363-6341
HORSESHOE GRILL
3085 E. Van Buren
479-265-7075
JACK RABBETT’S WHISKEY BAR
12 Spring Street
479-253-7837
LEGENDS BAR AND GRILL
105 E. Van Buren
479-253-2500
MCGARITY’S RESTAURANT & SALOON IRISH PUB
2070 E. Van Buren
479-363-6038
Restaurant Listings
MISSY’S WHITE RABBIT
LOUNGE
19 1/2 Spring St.
479-265-7100
PIED PIPER PUB & INN AT THE CATHOUSE LOUNGE
82 Armstrong 479-363-9976
THE QUARTER ON SPRING
63A Spring St. 479-981-1184
ROCKIN’ PIG SALOON
2039C E. Van Buren
479-363-6248
ROWDY BEAVER
417 W. Van Buren
479-253-8544
ROWDY BEAVER
DEN & TAVERN
47 Spring St.
479-363-6444
SAUCED BBQ & BREWS
139 E. Van Buren
479-239-2044
SLANE TAVERN
37B Spring St. 479-363-6081
SKYBAR GOURMET PIZZERIA
75 Prospect Ave., Suite 400
479-253-9766
CAFES
B-SIDE CAFE
121 Spring St. 573-777-2088
FARMHOUSE CAFE
5 Woodsdale Drive, Holiday Island 479-239-1000
HONEY BEE BISTRO
61B S. Main St.
LOCAL FLAVOR
71 S. Main St. 479-253-9522
MAIN STREET CAFE
39 S. Main St. 479-253-7374
MUD STREET CAFE
22 S. Main St. G 479-253-6732
MUD STREET
CAFE ANNEX
28 S. Main St. 479-253-5399
NEW DELHI CAFE
2 N. Main St. 479-253-2525
SPARKY’S ROADHOUSE CAFE
147 E. Van Buren 479-253-6001
SPRING ON MAIN
55B S. Main St. 479-265-7070
SUGAR AND CRUMBS CAFE
3 Dogwood Ridge
769-366-9159
THREE BIRD CAFE
3062 E. Van Buren
479-265-7020
COFFEE
BEAN ME UP COFFEE
130 Huntsville Road
479-222-1255
EUREKA DAILY ROAST
27 Spring St. 479-253-2229
DESSERTS
COLOSSAL CUPCAKES
101 N. Main St. 479-253-5470
ELLEN’S PATISSERIE
5 Spring St. 479-253-6597
FUNNEL CAKE
FACTORY
27s N. Main St. 479-616-6456
ICE CREAM DELIGHTS
273 N. Main St. 479-981-0465
SWEET’S FUDGE
KITCHEN
1 Spring St. A 479-253-5810
TWO DUMB DAMES
33 S. Main St. 479-253-7268
FAMILY RESTAURANTS
BAVARIAN INN
329 W. Van Buren 479-253-8128
CRESCENT BREAKFAST 75 Prospect 479-253-9652
ERMILIO’S 26 White St. 479-253-8806
ES&NA RAILROAD
299 N. Main St. 479-253-9623
EUREKA CHARCUTERIE 77 Spring Street 479-345-1100
EUREKA SPRINGS
EATS & TREATS
2051 E. Van Buren
479-363-6188
THE FILLING STATION
RESTAURANT
2055 E. Van Buren
479-253-6015
GREAT HALL BUFFET 935 Passion Play Road
800-882-7529
HAROLD’S DINER, SODA FOUNTAIN & FARMACY
17 White St. 479-363-6470
HOLIDAY ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
1 Country Club Drive, Holiday Island 479-253-9511
HOTBOXX PIZZA & PUB 5A Forest Park Drive, Holiday Island 479-244-6941
LOVE GREENS
121 E. Van Buren, Ste E 479-363-6050
MCDONALD’S
148 E. Van Buren 479-253-6106
MYRTIE MAE’S
207 W. Van Buren
479-253-9768
PARKSIDE PRETZEL
8 Spring St. 479-320-2820
PAULY’S BURGERS
308 Village Circle
PECKER’S CHICKEN
35 N. Main St. 479-363-6089
PIZZA HUT
2048 E. Van Buren
479-253-8258
RED’S PIZZERIA
61B S. Main St. 479-244-7170
ROUTE 62
GENERAL STORE
2080 E. Van Buren 479-239-2095
SADDLE UP
85 S. Main St. 479-239-2124
SO GOOD KITCHEN 2 Pine St. 479-244-8723
SUBWAY
124 E. Van Buren 479-253-5112
FINE DINING
COTTAGE INN
450 W. Van Buren
479-253-5282
GASKINS CABIN
STEAKHOUSE 2883 Arkansas 23 N. 479-253-5466
GRAND TAVERNE
37 N. Main St. 479-253-6756
LE STICK NOVEAU
580 W. Van Buren 470-981-3123
ROGUE’S MANOR 124 Spring St. 479-253-4911
THE STONE HOUSE
89 S. Main St. 479-363-6411
FOOD TRUCKS
BAG-O-HOLES/ GLENDA THE GREEK
7195 HWY 62 W
BOMBADIL’S 14610 U.S. 62 479-244-8950
CARMEN’S TACOS 44 Kingshighway 479-925-6030
CATERED CREATIONS 64 Center St. 479-253-3718
DISCO’S GRILL
2100 E. Van Buren 479-458-3763
FAMOUS ED’S
FOOD WAGON
849 Passion Play Road 479-981-2322
RED EYE SUPPLY
7195 Highway 62 West THE AMORE EXPRESS 7195 Highway 62 West 479-981-0989
MEXICAN
AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
75 S. Main St. 479-363-6574
EL MARIACHI
6 Parkwood Drive, Holiday Island 479-253-5544
LA FAMILIA TEX-MEX 120 E. Van Buren 479-253-2939
TAQUERIA CARLITO 3 Parkcliff Drive, Holiday Island 870-505-2050
THE TWISTED TACO 409-B W. Van Buren 479-222-0148
Events this month in Eureka Springs!
Signs of Eureka
Eureka Springs Historical Museum • 95 S. Main St.
Vintage and historical Eureka Springs signage and graphic exhibit – all month long. Don’t miss this showcase of historical signage and way markers
Native Garden Party Mural
19 First St.
The permanent art installation covering the wall by the Native Plant Garden and Interactive Art Wall will celebrate native plants and pollinators.
Eureka Springs Frottage Art Adventure
Beginning in May and ongoing
An interactive public art experience throughout town blending traditional art with hands-on engagement and exploration of iconic landmarks.
Meet the Makers Arts & Craft Show
Friday, May 02 • 67 Main St. from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join the fun at The Meet the Makers Art and Craft Show at Main Stage Creative Community Center. This is a two-day event.
Great Passion Play Grand Premiere
Friday, May 02 • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Great Passion Play will hold the Grand Premiere of its new musical score with Budapest Scoring Orchestra and immersive sound.
ARTrageous Parade!
Saturday, May 03 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Downtown
The ARTrageous Parade, presented by the Eureka Springs School of the Arts, returns to downtown Eureka Springs
Drumming in the Park
Saturday, May 03 • Basin Spring Park from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Angelo and his drumming troupe in the park and get your beat going for an evening of unforgettable music and friendship! This is a free event.
Eureka Springs Plein Air Festival
Sunday, May 04 - Thursday, May 08
The Festival will feature five full days of paint outs, a quick draw competition and workshops. ALL levels of artists are invited to participate
Events this month in Eureka Springs!
Story of Eureka Springs & the Railroad
Thursday, May 08 • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm • 209 Sprint St.
A fascinating program presented by Mike Sypult, president of the Arkansas Boston Mountains Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
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Ballet Presents: Exposed
Friday, May 09 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm • The Auditorium
“Exposed: A Ballet on the Trail,” is an original ballet, inspired by a portfolio of Brent Umphlett’s awe-inspiring photography.
Chocolate Lovers Festival
Saturday, May 10 • Eureka Springs Community Center
Experience the irresistible Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Chocolate Lovers Festival from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at 44 Kings Highway.
Rockin' Eureka Festival
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18 • The Auditirium
Welcome to the annual Rockin’ Eureka Legends of Rock’ n Roll Tribute Festival: A Tribute to the Legends of Rock 'n' Roll.
34thAnnual White Street Art Walk
Friday, May 16 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm • White St. (Historic Loop)
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.
Thunder on the Mountain: Mustang Weekend
Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 01
Mustangs of every model, every year, customized, stock and whatever else you can do to a Mustang to make it your own.
Eureka Springs Blues Party
Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 01
The Eureka Springs Blues Party is back, bringing a powerhouse lineup of Grammy and Blues Music Award winners. eurekaspringsbluesparty.com
Opera in the Ozarks 75th Gala Banquet
Saturday, May 31 • 16311 U.S. Highway 62
This is going to be a night you won’t want to miss! Start your evening at the banquet ($75 per plate) as well as a night of incredible performances.
The Souls of Humanity
Museum of Eureka Springs Art features iconic painting beginning this month
Velvalee Campbell’s famous painting, Souls of Humanity, will be on display at the Museum of Eureka Springs Art beginning in May.
MESA director Steve Beacham described the story behind the painting, saying Velvalee lived in Eureka Springs in the 1980s. That’s when she had a metaphysical moment, a message from beyond telling her that she was going to create a painting that would have a big impact on the world.
“She spent months after that figuring out what to paint,” Steve said.
Velvalee finished the painting while she lived with her friend in Alaska during one of the coldest winters the region had ever seen. She meditated each day before painting. The final product, a 3’ X 4’ oil painting, made an impact before she left Alaska. Steve described how a woman from Moscow touched the heart of the painting.
“And she felt the heartbeat and it felt warm,” Steve said. “She had this moment of ‘aha!’ ”
That woman encouraged Velvalee to take the painting to Russia. After returning to Eureka Springs, Velvalee and her husband sold some possessions to raise money to produce prints of the painting. Then, for the first time in 50 years, foreigners entered the Soviet Union. Velvalee was invited to travel there to share the painting.
“They displayed the painting in churches and private homes,” Steve said. “People were having experiences seeing the painting as if it was a church icon that had some special powers.”
Velvalee passed away on June 5, 2019, leaving the painting to hang in her daughter’s Oklahoma home. In 2022, Steve contacted Velvalee’s daughter. Now, years later, The Souls of Humanity painting is hanging in MESA for all to see.
“It’s such a Eureka story. There were a lot of people in Eureka Springs who helped send Velvalee to Russia,” Steve said.
Steve said the museum is honored to feature the work of local artists like Velvalee, with more than 150 artists represented in the collection.
“Every time I come here, I enjoy it,” Steve said. “I feel comfortable and at home here. I usually see something new in pieces of art I hadn’t seen before.”
The opening exhibit takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, and the exhibit continues until July 10. Admission is free.
MESA Hours
Thursday – 10 a.m. to noon
Friday and Saturday – 1 to 5 p.m.
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Be Good to Yourself
New Moon Day Spa + Salon and Spa 1905
Whether you’re just visiting Eureka Springs or you’re blessed enough to live here, there’s nothing like a little self-care, and there are a couple of fantastic options right here in town at the New Moon Spa & Salon and Spa 1905.
Located in the 1886 Crescent Hotel, the New Moon Spa & Salon offers haircuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, body treatments, makeup services and more.
Massage treatments include the Chakra Balancing Massage, the Stress-fix Body Massage, the 1-hour Reflexology Treatment, the Hot Stone Massage and an upgraded massage with deep treatment.
All body treatments include dry exfoliation on the body, a clay mask on the back, a scalp massage, hot towels and reflexology while cocooned in warm linens and blankets. The treatments include a Beautifying Body Treatment, a Rosemary Body Treatment, a Stressfix Body Treatment and a Shampure Body Treatment.
Several different facials are offered, including the New Moon Signature Facial, the Acne Purifying Facial, the Deep Pore Cleansing Facial, the Cellular Hydration Facial, the Ultra Calming Facial, the Clarifying Back Facial, the Skin Rejuvenating Facial and the Skinsorial Facial.
Spa guests have access to several amenities, including the infrared sauna, hot tub and pool. Some guests even order pizza and drinks from Skybar Gourmet Pizza when receiving spa services.
Spa1905 is located on the second floor of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel in downtown Eureka Springs.
Spa1905 was designed as a center for relaxation. The spa’s decor features warm earth tones, a sun deck and a mountain backdrop, and the spa offers a full menu of day spa services focused on the Aveda TM Stress Fix and Chakra Balance massages. Other services and amenities for Spa1905 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.
For more information visit www.newmoonspa.com and www. spa1905.com or scan the QR codes provided below.
