May Festival of the Arts

2010 Books in Bloom at 1886 Crescent Hotel

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Hello,

With great reluctance and sorrow, the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation must announce the decision to suspend Books in Bloom 2011 due to circumstances having nothing to do with the foundation or the festival. It’s an unfortunate case of collateral damage.

Plans for this year’s festival were well underway, but a political situation has arisen in one of our counties that the Board members felt would seriously impact our ability to put on another successful event.

This is particularly frustrating because Books in Bloom had finally begun to be viewed as an established and worthwhile event, attracting people from all over the state and region, and being noted in national publications. The roster of authors who traveled to the Ozarks to be part of the festival is long and impressive, and we are profoundly grateful to all the sponsors and participants who shared our passion for celebrating the unique relationship between those who write books and those who read them.

The Carroll Madison Foundation supports all six libraries in both counties with such projects as the full purchase of the linked website used by the libraries and workshops for the librarians and last year’s Writers Workshop with author Steve Barry. We plan to use this hiatus to explore other ways that we may be able to advance the cause of literacy. Please stay tuned.

Thank you.

Lin Wellford and Jean Elderwind
Co-Chairs
Books in Bloom

Karen Gros - Cooking with a French Flair

A Culinary Class with Karen Gros – Cooking with a French Flair – features preparation of Spanikopita-Greek spinach & feta pastry on May 13 and 14th.

A Hands-On class is offered on Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and a Demonstration Only on Saturday from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM.

More information is available on Karen’s  website or to make your reservations email Karen or call 479-253-746.

This special workshop is being offering during May Festival of the Arts at Fire Om Earth Studio.

Lorna Trigg Hirsch, multi media artist, offers a small group Drum Building Workshop on Saturday May 29 – Sunday, May 30 from 10 am -4 pm. The $260 fee includes all materials and instruction to craft your own personal ‘Medicine Drum’ during the two days.

Fire Om Earth Studio is located at 872 Mill Hollow Road in Eureka Springs. Class size is limited but the public is welcome to stop by for a viewing or demo during the workshop hours. For more information call 479-363-9402 or visit the website.

A special May Festival of the Arts workshop at Fire Om Earth Studio. The Ocarina/Whistle Flute Making workshop is presented by Craig Hirsch, master flute maker and whistle smith, from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, May 28th.

The ocarina is made as a pinch pot, using terra cotta clay, and turned into a beautiful instrument with an unusual tuning. The $50 fee includes all materials and firing of your own South American style Ocarina.

Fire Om Earth Studio is located at 872 Mill Hollow Rd in Eureka Springs. Class size is limited but the public is welcome to stop by for a viewing or demo during the workshop hours. For more information call 479-363-9402 or visit the website.

Yoanka - photo in a series by Susan Storch

During the month-long May Festival of the Arts, a Taste of Art: A Visual Feast will present guest exhibits and receptions for Eureka Springs artists hosted by local restaurants.

The Eureka Grill is pleased to be presenting noted photographer, Susan Storch. Susan’s new series, Face of Eureka, will be shown.

Location: Eureka Grill
71 Spring Street, Eureka Springs
(479) 253-6587

Reception: Sat, May 7, 2011 5-7 pm

On May 7th, Iris at the Basin Park Gallery will feature a Karrie Evenson Exhibit and Reception.

Karrie’s paintings highlight her lively hope and optimism; her style is as vibrant as she is.

The public is invited to visit with Karrie and watch her as she paints in the gallery.

Location:

Iris At The Basin Park Gallery, 8 Spring St.
Karrie will be there Saturday, May 7th from 1-4 p.m. and again from 6-9 p.m.

Visit the Cottage Inn to see a fabulous collection of paintings by local artist John Robert Willer. Willer’s original oil paintings and prints are available to view at the restaurant, 450 W. Van Buren (US 62W) throughout the month-long May Festival of the Arts . The Cottage Inn is open on Thursday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m.

A reception will be held for John on May 1st from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. More information on this fine dining, fine art event on the website.

Book Signing 'Postcards from Eureka'

As part of the May Festival of the Arts ‘Taste of Art: A visual feast’, photographer Edward Robison, III will be showing during the month at Grand Central Hotel’s Grand Taverne restaurant.

Edward will be signing his new book, Postcards from Eureka, at a reception on Friday, May 27th from 6pm – 9pm. More of the artist’s work can be seen at his website.

The Grand Taverne
37 North Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR
(479) 253-6756

The Garden Bistro restaurant will be hosting Barbara Kennedy (paintings) for the Taste of Art: A Visual Feast during the May Festival of the Arts. A reception for Barbara will be held at Garden Bistro on Friday, May 6th from 5pm til closing.

Location:
Garden Bistro, 119 North Main Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3428
(479) 253-1281

Eureka Thyme Gallery will present an exhibit and reception for artists Ken and Sandy Starbird on May 28th, 2011.

'The Well Loved Child' by Sandy Starbird

'A Place for Birds to Hide', Sculpture by Ken Starbird

Ken and Sandy Starbird share a vision, a primal energy if you will, which comes forth in their art.

Ken’s ceramic work and Sandy’s fabric creations are on display exclusively at Eureka Thyme.

Join us on Saturday, May 28th to meet this very special couple.

Location:
Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring St – 479-363-9600
from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.