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The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa marked the holiday season as a fixture of Christmas in Eureka Springs, with classic Victorian- style décor throughout the property, including lights, wreaths, and garland in the historic lobby and hallways, a visit from Santa on Christmas Eve, and a schedule of holiday events that brought visitors to the area. New in 2025, eight large Christmas trees were added to the fountain garden.

Abendschone Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution made a donation to Eureka Springs Carnegie Library on Friday, Jan. 16. Included in the donation were books and DVDs on the American Revolution in honor of America 250, including the PBS book and six-DVD series ‘The American Revolution’ by Ken Burns. Pictured from left to right are DAR regent Sharon Lawlor, Carnegie librarian Christina Danos and DAR members Shanen Pankrez and Margaret Scobee.

The Brothers Comatose to Close Ozark Mountain Music Festival at The Auditorium The Ozark Mountain Music Festival will wrap up its weekend of live music with a high-energy finale as The Brothers Comatose take the stage this Saturday night, Jan. 17, at The Auditorium, serving as the festival’s official closing headliner.

Elks Donate to Purple Flower

School Board Appreciation

Safe To Be, a local non-profit dedicated to providing safe, stable housing for romantic and gender diverse (commonly known as LGBTQ+) individuals facing housing insecurity, announces the construction of its second dedicated housing unit. This milestone builds on the organization’s proven housing model and reflects continued momentum toward long-term, community- centered solutions.

“Why We Drink Too Much: The Impact of Alcohol on Our Bodies and Culture”