Date: March 18, 2019 |
A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion | Illustrations by Will Echols
Central Ozarks Farmers & Artisans Market
You’ll find this farmers market set up on the west side of the Harrison Square every Wednesday and Saturday morning from April through September. In addition to produce, meat, and eggs, vendors offer preserves, baked goods, and handmade crafts. facebook.com/COFAMHarrison
Crescent Hotel
When this hotel opened in 1886 in Eureka Springs, modern conveniences such as electricity and elevators drew visitors. While it is still a working hotel and spa, tales of the supernatural add an additional draw to the landmark. The hotel now offers daily ghost tours of the building. crescent-hotel.com
Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant
A historic Victorian home in Eureka Springs houses this cozy, authentic Italian restaurant. The dinner menu invites patrons to build their own dishes by picking a favorite sauce and a pasta of choice to go along with it. ermilios.com
Keels Creek Winery
Keels Creek Winery grows its grapes on eight acres outside Eureka Springs. An art gallery adjoining the tasting room means patrons can wander freely between the two while tasting a variety of Keels Creek wines. keelscreek.com
Mud Street Cafe
Part of Eureka Springs’s quirky charm is in the nature of its layout; the city has been built upon the layer of an older city. This is made apparent with a visit to Mud Street Cafe, which requires you to take a few steps underground to enter. mudstreetcafe.com
Sisters Flowers & Gifts
Open 50 years, Sisters is practically a household name in Harrison. Besides providing florals for special occasions, the boutique sells soaps, candles, accessories, and gifts. instagram.com/sistersflorals
Thorncrown Chapel
Designed by renowned Arkansas architect E. Fay Jones, this chapel won the American Institute of Architects’ Design of the Year Award in 1981. One visit to the gorgeous structure, which features 425 windows, and you’ll see why. thorncrown.com
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Park
While the Eureka Springs park serves primarily as a refuge for abandoned or abused big cats, it’s open daily to the public for tours and educational resources about the animals. On April 27, the park’s eighth annual fundraiser, Cats at the Castle, will be held at Castle Rogue’s Manor. turpentinecreek.org
Waitress
April 9-14 // Fayetteville
This musical based on the 2007 movie and with music by Sara Bareilles enjoys a run at Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org
Arkansas Scottish Festival
April 12-14 // Batesville
Pipe bands, solo pipers, Celtic dancers, and a 1-mile run—kilts encouraged!—are all part of this 40-year-old festival presented by Lyon College. arscottishfest.com
Beethoven & Blue Jeans
April 13-14 // Little Rock
One of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s more casual (and most popular) events takes place at Robinson Center. arkansassymphony.org
Native Gardens
April 17 – May 5 // Little Rock
Playwright Karen Zacarias’s comedy explores the physical and cultural boundaries involved when moving into a new neighborhood. The play can be seen at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. therep.org
Arkansas Folk Festival
April 19-20 // Mountain View
One of the draws of this
weekend-long festival is Artisans Market on the Square, which showcases goods handmade throughout the Ozarks. yourplaceinthemountains.com
Wild Wines at the Zoo
April 26-27 // Little Rock
More than 200 wines from around the world are paired with dishes from local restaurants at this two-night fundraising event. littlerockzoo.com
Arts & The Park
April 26 – May 5 // Hot Springs
Hot Springs celebrates the arts with a 10-day festival featuring gallery walks, studio tours, and performances by dancers, poets, and musicians. hotsprings.org
Arkansas Literary Festival
April 25-28 // Little Rock
The 16th annual celebration of all things literary welcomes book people of all stripes—poets, illustrators, journalists, and more—to present. arkansasliteraryfestival.org
