Written by Every day Eureka Springs neglects to market its off-beat charms to gay travelers–as well as its traditional demographic–it falls farther behind in its quest for a thriving tourist economy. Why? Because competition for the rainbow dollar is becoming downright intense. Now, Pittsburgh, of all places, has launched a campaign to get a piece of the [...]
READ MORE »Mardi Gras-style celebration in Eureka Springs attracts Oklahoma drag royalty
(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – Members of The Royal Barony of All Oklahoma will venture from their own realm to make multiple appearances on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 at the Eureka Gras Extravaganza weekend events. Friday, Her Regal Highness Czarina I Kris Kohl and her royal court will be delivered by Eureka Springs [...]
READ MORE »Gay & Gray and Invisible
Nursing homes unprepared to nurture lesbian and gay elders Thanks to radio journalist Jacqueline Froelich, KAUF National Public Radio has been the only mainstream media outlet in Arkansas to report on the American Family Association’s anti-gay video about Eureka Springs, “They’re Coming to Your Town.” Here’s a link to her KUAF podcast on the subject: [...]
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