May Calendar 2011 for Mountain View
Road Scholars – An Ozark Experience
May 1 – 6, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
During this week you will be learning about the Ozarks from the field. We’ll float the White River, walk in the Ozark National Forest and be guided through Blanchard Caverns. You’ll hear living history & storytelling, learn traditional dance, visit with our artisans in the Craft Village and hear LOTS of music. There’s comfort in the Cabins at Dry Creek and good food from the Skillet Restaurant.Contact Road Scholars registration at www.elderhostel.com or call (800) 895-0727.
Web Site Building & Design for the Crafts Person
May 2 – June 20
Ozark Folk Center
Taught by award-winning web site designer and graphic designer Shawn Hoefer, who also happens to be a broom maker and wood carver, you come out of this 7-week course with your own fully functional website and the skills to operate it.
As our world becomes more and more linked on the virtual web, it is increasing important to have a presence on the internet. Most crafts people are used to doing things themselves and would much rather have the skills to make something than have someone make it for them.Music Roots Concert
May 3, 2011 - 6:30 pm
Ozark Folk Center
Come enjoy a free evening of entertainment as our Music Roots students perform for us to show off what they’ve learned though the year.
The Music Roots program is co-sponsored by the park’s Committee of 100, the Mountain View Bluegrass Association, the Mountain View School District, and the Ozark Folk Center State Park. This program is committed to instructing young people in our local school system traditional music on acoustic instruments, which is a strong part of the Ozark heritage here. Join us for a live concert as the students show what they have learned during the school year.
Gearing up the Grill
May 11, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
A tasty, summer cooking class
Join Ozark Folk Center staff members to learn how to grill summer squash, sweet potatoes, kabobs, fish and other tasty dishes.Class fee - $30.00 includes lunch of what you’ve cooked.
Register by May 5 by calling 870-269-3851 or sending in your registration form and deposit. The class needs 3 students to make. There is a non-refundable deposit $10.00. The remaining $20 is due at the beginning of class.
Class is size limited to 8 students.
Document: WorkshopRegistration1032.doc
Beginning Knife Making
May 12 – 13, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Both aspiring beginning knife-makers and intermediate bladesmiths will benefit from this hands-on class. Students will work through every step that it takes to complete a personal, fixed blade knife – from profiling and flat grinding the blades, to hardening and tempering the steel, and all the way through finishing with handles and sheathes. Students will be able to choose from several styles.
The instructor will provide all major tools and materials; however, participants should plan to bring a full cloth apron, safety glasses, leather gloves, and appropriate clothing. This class takes dexterity and willingness to work. As one recent student said, “I didn’t know knifemakers did this much sanding!”
Class fee $175.00 – a non-refundable registration fee of $30 is due at the time of registration. The remainder of the class fee ($145.00) includes the materials fee and is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. (does not include meals/lodging)
Class starts at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. Meet in the Administration Building lobby to get your packet and name badge. Your teacher will take you to class from there.
Document: WorkshopRegistration1032.doc
Lavish Herb Feast
May 12, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
This dinner sponsored by the Committee of 100 Herb Garden Committee. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Foods are prepared from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian entree is always included.
Reservations are required by May 7, 2011. $27.50
Document: Herb Extravaganza.pdf
Thumb Picking Weekend
May 13 – 14, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Merle Travis was a phenomenal showman and master of the “thumb picking” style of guitar. The Ozark Folk Center pays tribute to him as well as others who have embraced this unique and melodic technique. The weekend will feature Comer ‘Moon’ Mullins, Eddie and Martha Adcock, Ben Hall, and Washtub Jerry.Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza Garden Fair in the Park
May 13 – 14, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
The Committee of 100 for the Ozark Folk Center sponsors nationally respected herbal authorities for this symposium. The Craft Village comes alive with purveyors of herbal plants and hand-made products. Special activities may be offered for an additional fee. The full program will be announced by January 30, 2011. Fee: Register before May 6 to save $10. One day, $45 before May 7. $55 after May 7. Two days, $85 before May 7. $95 after May 7.
About Our Speakers
Arthur O. Tucker is a professor of botany at Delaware State University and is coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Herbs—A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance. He has published widely on many herbs and essential oils, is an acknowledged authority of the lavenders, and is on the editorial board of Economic Botany and Journal of Essential Oil Research. He is a trusted advisor for many other journals and groups. Succinctly stated, Art Tucker is a rock star in the world of herbs.
Lucinda Reynolds has been gardening most of her life–beginning in Kansas, moving to Texas and then to Arkansas. She was the 2003 Arkansas Master Gardener of the Year and is an advanced Master Gardener Level II as well as a Master Gardener Educator. Lucinda is a frequent speaker at Master Gardener and other horticultural and civic events. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, the American Hemerocallis Society, the American Rose Society, the Nature Conservancy, the Arkansas Native Plant Society, the National Audubon Society, and Wild Ones (Native Plants, Natural Landscapes). She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English.
Herb Society of America—Ozark Unit is an herbal study and active support and volunteer group headquartered in the Heritage Herb Garden.
Susan Belsinger loves her work as a culinary herbalist, educator, food writer, and photographer whose articles and photos have been published in over 25 national publications and 20 + books. Susan is a contributing weekly blogger to Taunton Press’ www.vegetablegardener.com; is a contributing editor toThe Herb Companion; and has shot five segments forCultivating Life on PBS. She has self-published under the name herbspirit: not just desserts-sweet herbal recipes; the creative herbal home with Tina Marie Wilcox.
Janet Carson serves as Extension Horticulture Specialist with the State Office of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Ms. Carson’s first book, In the Garden was released June 2010. She serves as the Coordinator of the Arkansas Master Gardener Program. She writes a weekly column for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and monthly for Arkansas Gardener magazine. Her call-in radio show is aired on the Arkansas Radio Network (ARN) from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. A television show airs on KARK TV Mondays at noon and Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m. taped at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs.
Dr. Jane Stennett earned her B.A. in Secondary Education at Baylor University at Waco, Texas and taught high school in Midland, Texas. She went on to obtain an M.A. in Speech Psychology at Texas Technological University at Lubbock, Texas followed by a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at International College, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jane’s 30 year counseling career has included radio, television, workshops and stress-management seminars. She currently serves Rayne Memorial Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana as Church Counselor and Director of Seniors Ministries. She enjoys speaking to garden clubs throughout the South. Dr. Stennett stays grounded and relieves stress by growing all kinds of plants in her own back yard. Aunt Janie launched Tina Marie’s herbal career in 1971 by sending her out to snip chives for a family dinner.
Mary Evans is a lifelong, self-taught gardener. Mary began working as a floral designer and florist in 1980 and became a Master Gardener in Pulaski County in 1990. She worked for 10 years in a retail nursery as assistant manager and plant buyer. She has served on the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show board since 1998 and enjoys show garden design. Mary has been a garden instructor for Arkansas Extended Learning Center since 1996. Mary Evans owns her own gardening business “Garden Makeovers”, established in 2002. Though she specializes in “makeovers”, Mary takes on all kinds of projects, including design & installation, maintenance, herbs, perennials, roses, containers, water, habitats and etc.
Committee of 100 Herb Garden Committee—chaired by Patricia French—supports the Heritage Herb Garden by underwriting herb speakers, planning and hosting our dinner receptions, funding special garden projects and providing guidance and counseling.
Document: 2011 Schedule & Registration.pdf
Randy Holland
May 13- 14, 2011
Cash’s White River Hoedown – Mountain View
Randy performs music of all ages with his smooth voice, as well as his impersonations of a number artists including Conway Twitty.
Randy “Conway” Holland boasts a number of command performance engagements including the “Louisiana Hayride,” “Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree” in Nashville with Roy Acuff, and two consecutive years performing with David Faria in a 50’s Rock and Roll show.
Randy was a two-time winner of “You Can Be A Star!” on the Nashville Network. His accomplishments include the hit single “We’ll Talk It Over” on the famous Hill Top label out of Nashville, and the “Razorback Boogie” which soared to #1 regionally when the University of Arkansas basketball team won the National Championship.
Randy’s ability to perform as Conway Twitty is incomparable. His moving voice and matchless style of delivery are so close to the original that Conway’s sister-in-law had to say, “It’s like hearing Conway sing one more time!”
Randy made his singing debut on radio when he was four years old and has literally grown up with country music. Randy started playing a toy guitar in the “Variety Band,” his family’s group.
Hammer-In
May 14, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Watch top knotch cutting in this BladeSports Points Cut
Remember how your mother reacted when you used her best knife to cut a stick or you forgot to use a cutting board to chop an apple?Viewing the cutting competition is included in the regular Craft Village admission of $10/adult and $6/children (6 – 12) Children under 6 are free.
Syllamo’s Revenge Mountain Bike Challenge
May 14, 2011
Syllamo Trail in Mountain View, AR
50 Miles on the Syllamo Trail!
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to test your skills and endurance on the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Unlike many mountain bike trails that have a limited area for trail construction, the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail stretches over thousands of acres of the Ozark National Forest, and offers riders changing scenery and beautiful views of the White River and Sylamore Creek Valleys, and the Ozark Mountains.
Click the Logo Above for the Official Website
Syllamo 125k Bike Race
May 14, 2011
Syllamo Trail in Mountain View, AR
The 125K course will be identical to the Syllamo’s Revenge course up to the single track intersection with Blanchard Road, where the Syllamo’s Revenge competitors turn right on Blanchard Road to return to the Start/Finish.
The 125K course will not turn right on Blanchard Road, but will continue straight across Blanchard Road onto the Jack’s Branch (Yellow) Loop. Riders will continue LEFT on this loop at it’s intersection with the Scrappy Mountain (Blue) Loop. (The first lap turns right on Blue and proceeds to CP 1. The trail to the right will be blocked with white trail tape to avoid confusion.)
Riders will continue on the Jacks Branch (Yellow) until they reach the Bad Branch Trailhead, which will be CP 4. (same as CP 3.) Riders will repeat the Bad Branch (Red) Loop, skirt the edge of the Bad Branch TrailHead, ride a short section of the Yellow Loop, turn Right on Blanchard Road, (The road that the climb to start the race), turn Left on the paved road at the bottom, and return the Pavilion area and the Finish Line.
Awards:
Stone awards and cash prizes will be given to the Top 3 finishers in each of the following divisions. Payouts will be determined based on the number of entries in each division with a $250 bonus given to the Race Winner.
- Men’s Open
- Women’s Open
- Single Speed
- Men’s Masters 50+
Garden Glory Days
May 18 – 21, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Daily garden tours at 11 a.m. Stop by the Plant Market for scheduled mini-workshops. Both Fridays feature a Musical Tea at 3 on the Dr. Bessie Moore Deck. Craft Admission is required.
9th Annual Ozark Volkswagen Festival
May 20 – 21
Mountain View, AR at Taylor’s Sons of the Ozarks Music Theater
For information call 870.213.5913 or 870.269.9597
Email: [email protected] Web: www.ozarkvwfest.com
Matthew Huff
May 20 – 21, 2011
Cash’s White River Hoedown – Mountain View
Matthew jam packed his first year of his career with booking shows around the nation, from Arkansas to Missouri, Tennessee, Colorado, Iowa, and Florida. He opened for David Nail, Joe Diffie, Michael Sarver, and Pat Green, completed his album, in which his debut earned him his first Top 40 hit on Music Row!
The follow up single, As Time Goes By, is already making head way on Music Row.
“I’ve enjoyed the hard work and anticipation that comes with every part of being a musician. As a true independent, it’s gratifying knowing that I had very little funding for my debut and was still able to earn a debuting Top 40. I’m humbled and appreciative of all that’s happening early in my career and looking forward to year number two!” -Matthew Huff
Vocal groups such as Little Texas, Diamond Rio, and Black Hawk, rich in harmony and steeped in deep and touching lyrics appealed to Matthew early on. Anyone who grew up as a child of the nineties heard and was drawn to the legends like Reba, George Strait, and Alabama. But Matthew’s musical influences have always been diverse. Matthew finds passion as easily in an 80’s Alabama song as he does in jamming to more modern styles like Keith Urban. Keith Urban is definitely an artist that Matthew pays particular attention to, someone who continually rocks the stage and the airwaves consistently with touching ballads to powerful modern day themed anthems. For Matthew, it’s not just Urban’s songs that touch him, but it’s the courage of taking one’s life struggles & turning them into songs and performances that are authentic that inspires Matthew’s artistic spirit.
Arkansas Junior Rodeo
May 20 – 21, 2011 – 8 pm
Stone County Fairground Rodeo Arena
Arkansas Junior Rodeo Association presented by Bar-W Rodeo Company is gearing up for the 2011 season. We had a very successful year last year and are happy to announce that we have added some new event categories including barrel pickup, ribbon roping and chute dogging.
We have a rules and regulations book that will be available at the first rodeo, or you can go to the forms page on this website and print off a copy.
NEW FOR 2011:
Saddles will be given away for all around cowgirl and cowboy. There are certain guidelines that you will have to follow to be able to qualify for this prize, so be sure and read that section of rules and ask if you have any questions at all. Also new this season: Mandatory call in for all bull riders (novice and senior). Junior bull and calf riders need not call in. We hope to have another wonderful season!
Garden Glory Days
May 25 -28, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Daily garden tours at 11 a.m. Stop by the Plant Market for scheduled mini-workshops. Both Fridays feature a Musical Tea at 3 on the Dr. Bessie Moore Deck. Craft Admission is required.
Randy Holland
May 27, 2011
Cash’s White River Hoedown – Mountain View
See May 13 – 14 for additional info.
Decoration Day Celebration
May 28 – 30, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Learn the history behind the Memorial Day celebration
Decoration Day Celebration – Craft Village open Sunday and Monday. Talks, music and living history interpretations of the history behind Decoration Day and the realities of the Civil War in the border land of the Ozark mountains.
Tea & Tatting
May 29, 2011
Ozark Folk Center
Hats and gloves ladies! (Gentlemen are welcome, too!)
Spend a delightful afternoon sipping tea and learning the fine old thread art of tatting.Document: WorkshopRegistration1032PDF.pdf
