Photography Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Grand Illumination Photography Contest

1st Place - Melanie Myhre





















2nd Pace - Paul Knapp
















3rd Place - Tim Buchanan



















Congratulations to all the photographers who participated. We had lots of great shots!

Home Decorating Contest Winners

Congratuations to the winners of the 2010 Grand Illumination Home Decorating Contest!

1st Place ($500) - Zeek Taylor













2nd Place ($300) - Rick DeLaney















3rd Place ($200) - Al Hooks















Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who decorated.

Poll: Vote for the Best Decorated House (Deadline 6/15/10)

Poll: Vote for the Best Decorated House (Deadline 6/15/10)

Click on link to see full, ballot.
One vote per person, please.

Poll: Vote for the Best Photograph (Deadline 6/15/10)

Poll: Vote for the Best Photograph (Deadline 6/15/10)

Click on the link to see full ballot.
One vote per person, please.

Mt. Victoria B&B Selected As Best Decorated B&B/Inn

Congratulations to Chris & Lisa McCants, proprietors of The Mount Victoria Bed & Breakfast Inn. The Mount Victoria was selected as the best decorated B&B/Inn in Eureka Springs for the 2010 Grand Illumination.

This multi-award winning B&B is located on the historic loop at 28 Fairmount Street.

http://mountvictoria.com/

Concert Moved, Lantern Painting Postponed

Due to the rainy weather the Dan Zanes concert has been moved from Basin Spring Park to The Auditorium just down the street.

The Kids' Lantern Painting has been postponed until a sunnier weekend tbd later this summer.

CONGRATULATIONS DEE BRIGHT!

On Thursday, May 13th, as the sun slips behind the Ozark Mountains and dusk settles upon Eureka Springs, the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination will commence with a lighting ceremony on the great lawn of the historic Crescent Hotel...and so will begin a another tradition that we hope will last for many years: recognizing Eureka Springs' Luminary Of The Year.

The Luminary Of The Year is a recognition bestowed upon an individual from the greater Eureka Spring area
for their selfless efforts towards the betterment of our community.

The 2010 Luminary of the year is Dee Bright. Dee is being recognized for the scores of hours she devotes to public service each year. In addition to serving as president of The Eureka Springs Preservation Society, Dee also sits on the Historic District Commission and is actively involved in the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. Dee and her husband Rick own two B&Bs in Eureka Springs; The Eureka Springs Hideaway and The Border House.

This ceremony is free and open to the public. We encourage you to join us on the great lawn of The Crescent Hotel, Thursday, May 13th from 8-9pm. Dress is summer casual. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

At approximately 8:30pm, the Luminary Of The Year will 'throw the switch' an officially light the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination.

LUMINARY OF THE YEAR! Who will it be????

WHO WILL BE THE LUMINARY OF THE YEAR 2010?

On Thursday, May 13th, as the sun slips behind the Ozark Mountains and dusk settles upon Eureka Springs, the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination will commence with a lighting ceremony on the great lawn of the historic Crescent Hotel...and so will begin a another tradition that we hope will last for many years: recognizing Eureka Springs Luminary Of The Year.

The Luminary Of The Year is a recognition bestowed upon an individual from the greater Eureka Spring area for their selfless efforts towards the betterment of our community.

This ceremony is free and open to the public. We encourage you to join us on the great lawn of The Crescent Hotel, Thursday, May 13th from 8-9pm. Dress is summer casual. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

At approximately 8:30pm, the Luminary Of The Year will 'throw the switch' an officially light the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination.

Who will it be? Check this space soon!

Local Lanterns For Sale

PLACES TO FIND LANTERNS LOCALLY

This just in:

"The Pine Mountain Village will be participating in the illumination, so I ordered lanterns from one of my suppliers. I did order extra if anyone else in town is needing them. I have two sizes, 16" and 12" in 8 different colors. I am selling them for what my cost is which is $4.00 each. I would appreciate if you spread the word.

Thanks

Jeff Curry - Christmas Traditions"

Thanks Jeff!

Gryphon's Roost is carrying the Allsop's solar-powered nylon lanterns and you can also find a nice selection of lanterns at Romancing The Stone.

Eureka Springs Grand Illumination Night Photography Workshop

At the Eureka Springs Grand Illumination Night Photography Workshop you will learn to take better low light photographs with your digital camera while photographing the beautiful paper lanterns decorating this unique Victorian mountain village.

Edward C. Robison III will personally teach this workshop.

Edward’s work has been exhibited and published nationally. His personal work focuses on conveying a sense of spirit in the Midwest landscape. Edward’s work can be found in many corporate and private collections including the US Federal Courthouse, BKD, Capital One, and the National Arbor Day Foundation. You will also find his work featured in the Sierra Club Calendars and five picture books about the Midwest landscape. Edward currently owns and operates the Sacred Earth Gallery in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, which exclusively features his large-format landscape photographs.

Eureka Springs Grand Illumination Night Photography Workshop

Saturday, May 15, 2010 6-9pm

Meet at Basin Spring Park at 6pm

Cost: $50

Gryphon's Roost Now Selling Lanterns

Looking for great lanterns to decorate with? Gryphon's Roost (next to The Palace Hotel and Bath House on Spring Street) now has a great selection of nylon, solar-powered lanterns in stock. Stop by and pick some up today.

New ESGI Ad

Once again, the hand of Edward Robison III.

Grand Illumination Poster

Big thanks to Drew Gentle and Edward C. Robison III for their design of the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination poster, which is sure to become a collectors item. A very limited number of prints will be available for purchase. Watch this space.

View their work at www.andrewgentleart.com and www.thesacredearthgallery.com

Eureka Springs Sponsors

A big welcome to our first group of sponsors of the city's springs for this year's Grand Illumination, May 13th-16th.

Basin Spring Park - Community First Bank
Crescent Spring - Eureka Springs Preservation Society
Sweet Spring - Arvest Bank
Harding Spring - The Retreat at Sky Ridge

There are still a few springs left to sponsor along with The East Mountain Look-Out. If you'd life to be a sponsor, just drop me a line at DGraupner@GMail.com

Best Decorated Bed and Breakfast Contest

The Alliance Of Better Bed and Breakfasts will sponsor the 'Best Decorated Bed & Breakfast' contest during The Eureka Springs Grand Illumination, May 13th-16th. The competition is open to all B&Bs in Eureka Springs whether or not they are a member of the Alliance.

The inns will be judged by a jury comprised of non-Eureka Springs residents.

The winning inn will receive a handsome trophy on which their name will be engraved. The trophy will reside at the winning B&B each year. In addition, the winning B&B will also receive a beautiful silk lantern that they can keep and treasure for decades to come.

To register your B&B for a the judges' visit, please send an e-mail with details to ESGIContest@GMail.com

Sponsor A Spring

This is a unique opportunity. Sponsor one of Eureka's historic springs for the Grand Illumination. All you need to do is to take the responsibility of decorating the spring of your choice from Thursday, May 13th through Sunday, May 16th.

Yes, you will need to purchase the lanterns and whatever else you choose to decorate with, but there are no other fees.

You can be as creative as you like.

Interested? Drop me a line at DGraupner@GMail.com

Great Solar Powered, Nylon Lanterns Now Available At Wholesale Prices

Here's an opportunity to buy great nylon, solar powered lanterns at wholesale prices. Check it out under "Lantern Resources" at www.EurekaSpringsGrandIllumination.com Offer is available only until May 1st.