Events for January 2018

El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
Dec 31 - Jan 1 MAD New Years Party
Rock-in the New Years with MAD! Party option #1: $40 per person includes: Ticket to see Windstorm, champagne toast, party favors and after midnight breakfast buffet. Doors open at 8:30 PM, band starts at 9:30 PM. The Windstorm Band is Shreveport, La's best-known and professional groups. Comprised of multi-talented members, this Shreveport, Louisiana area wedding band will play a wide range of songs from soul and blues and R&B, to the pulse heightening music of pop, hip hop, and of course old school funk. Purchase tickets here: https://tix.eldomad.com/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=190 Party option #2: $100 per person includes: Dinner at the Griffin, ticket to Windstorm, champagne toast, party favors and after midnight breakfast buffet. ***MAD Members get 10% off of party option #2!!! Our New Years menu includes: Hushpuppies with Honey Butter and Fresh Jelly: Our Signature Hushpuppies and Honey Butter are both made in house and the Farm Fresh Jelly is made right here in El Dorado at Richland Creek Farm Gourmet Cheese Plate: A delicious selection of Extra Sharp White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Herbed Goat Cheese and Brie Mixed Field Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette: Arkansas grown sweet field greens with our house made Champagne Vinaigrette Surf and Turf: 6ozs each Spiny Lobster Tail and Farm Raised Beef Filet Mignon served with Garlic Mash Potatoes and Fresh Seasonal Veggies. The Lobster tail comes from Florida and is accompanied with Drawn Butter as the Filet is Grass Fed Farm Raised Natural Beef laced with Béarnaise Sauce Bananas Foster: Fresh Slices of Banana Flambeed with Rum, Crème de Banana, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and a squeeze of fresh Orange Juice then served over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. “A New Orleans Brennan Original!!!” Reservations can be placed via Open Table
  • Date:
    December 31, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Restaurant/Music Hall 101 East Locust Street El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 31 Doors open at 8:30, band at 9:30
  • Fees/Admission:
    $100 Dinner/Party per person $40 Party only per person
Jan 1 New Year's Day
The Chamber and city government offices, with the exception of the police and fire departments, will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.
  • Date:
    January 1, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Jan 2 Veggie Club Meetin
The El Dorado Veggie Club is a group of local individuals excited about learning more about whole foods, plant-based nutrition - and we'd love to meet you! Our groups is open to everyone and we welcome you to our monthly meetings! Join us as we strive to learn more about how to revolutionize our health!
  • Date:
    January 2, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library, 300 Summit, El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01-02-2018/5:30 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 3 Medical Center of South Arkansas Senior Circle Lunch and Learn
Senior Circle, a Medical Center of South Arkansas program, is now accepting new members. Senior Circle is a program for individuals age 50 or better who are interested in pursuing an active lifestyle, learning about health and wellness and meeting others. Events and activities are designed to help you stay healthy, vibrant and active. We encourage you to pursue the things you love, try new hobbies and interests and meet new friends.
  • Date:
    January 3, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.seniorcircle.com/
  • Location:
    Medical Center of South Arkansas, Conference Room #3, first floor near the main entrance.
  • Contact:
    To make reservations, become a member or inquire, please contact Alex Bennett at 870-864-3245.
  • EMail:
    alexandria.bennett@mcsaeldo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Senior Circle meetings are always held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Lunch is free for Senior Circle Members and $15 for non-members which includes your annual membership. Circle memberships are only $15 a year, but the benefits can be priceless to your health and happiness.
Jan 4 - Jan 5 Applebee's Late Night Karaoke
  • Date:
    January 4, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Jan 4 Thursday Night Live! CJ Solar
Every Thursday night at the Griffin restaurant presents FREE live music across the genres of R&B, acoustic, rock, bluegrass and country. Check out Thursday Night Live - because "we don't want to change the world, just show it a good time!" With the fuel of both Southern rock and country music influences pumping through his veins, it’s no surprise that Sea Gayle Music’s CJ Solar is a natural at fusing the two worlds. Combine that with Delta blues, compliments of a childhood spent in Cajun country, and you’ve got one badass up-and-comer, with the pure musical talent and vocal chops to back him up. Already turning heads throughout Nashville, Baton Rouge and beyond, having been named one of the “New Artists You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone Country, Solar says the driving force behind his untimely success isn’t fame nor fortune – it’s just a diehard infatuation with the music he grew up on.
  • Date:
    January 4, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Restaurant 101 East Locust
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 4 9pm-11pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Jan 11 South Arkansas Community College Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Drive is open to the public. Come out and support your local community and give blood. Snacks,Drinks and T-shirts will be provided for all donors.
  • Date:
    January 11, 2018
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://LifeShare.org
  • Location:
    Parking Lot
  • Contact:
    Doug Bryan
  • EMail:
    Doug.bryan@lifeshare.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    01/11/18 11-3
  • Fees/Admission:
    Yes
Jan 11 Thursday Night Live! Ernie Biggs Dueling Pianos Roadshow
Every Thursday night at the Griffin restaurant presents FREE live music across the genres of R&B, acoustic, rock, bluegrass and country. Check out Thursday Night Live - because "we don't want to change the world, just show it a good time!" Ernie Biggs dueling piano bar is taking the party on the road right to El Dorado! Sing along to your favorite songs at the Griffin Restaurant! Think Bigg! Sing loud!
  • Date:
    January 11, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Restaurant 101 East Locust Street
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 11, 2018 9-11pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Jan 11 - Jan 12 Applebee's Late Night Karaoke
  • Date:
    January 11, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Jan 16 Business After Hours @ El Dorado Paper Bag
  • Date:
    January 16, 2018
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location:
    204 Prescolite Dr, El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Contact:
    Chamber of Commerce 870 863 6113
  • EMail:
    chamber@goeldorado.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 6th, 2018 5pm - 6:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5
Jan 17 Share Foundation Grant Awards
Join the SHARE Foundation as their annual grants are awarded to local and regional recipients and get a glimpse of the Union County Violence Intervention Plan as it is unveiled for the first time.
  • Date:
    January 17, 2018
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library, 300 Summit, El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff, 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01-17-2018/10:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 18 Ribbon Cutting for HealthWorks Fitness Center-Juice Bar
  • Date:
    January 18, 2018
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    HealthWorks Fitness Center (Juice Bar) 304 N. Madison El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 18, 2018 11:30 a.m.
Jan 18 Thursday Night Live! Cody Canada and Mike McClure
Every Thursday night at the Griffin restaurant presents FREE live music across the genres of R&B, acoustic, rock, bluegrass and country. Check out Thursday Night Live - because "we don't want to change the world, just show it a good time!"
  • Date:
    January 18, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Restaurant 101 East Locust
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 18 9-11pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Jan 18 - Jan 19 Applebee's Late Night Karaoke
  • Date:
    January 18, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Jan 21 Film Series
Join Dr. James Yates with SouthArk Community College as he discusses info about the film series being shown.
  • Date:
    January 21, 2018
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library Auditorium, 300 Summit St., El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01-21-2018/2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 23 Let's Get Organized
2018 is a brand new year, with exciting new possibilities as well as many New Year's resolutions! Get ready for the year ahead with this workshop on organization, presented by Cathy Harrell- you don't want to miss it!
  • Date:
    January 23, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Community College Library Auditorium
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01/23/2018
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 25 - Jan 26 Applebee's Late Night Karaoke
  • Date:
    January 25, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Jan 25 Thursday Night Live! Front Cover Band
Every Thursday night at the Griffin restaurant presents FREE live music across the genres of R&B, acoustic, rock, bluegrass and country. Check out Thursday Night Live - because "we don't want to change the world, just show it a good time!" Front Cover Band has been making audiences jump in Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi for years. They're known for not only recreating classics, but weaving in their own original material to show they are much more than the average R&B cover band. As a result, the six-member group has already gained a loyal fan base that is continuously growing with every performance. The band operates with two lead singers, both who have reached national notoriety for their vocal exploits. LJai splits lead singer duties with Larry "The Voice" Ellis, whose vocals have backed up iconic artists including Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan.
  • Date:
    January 25, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Restaurant 101 East Locust
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 25 9-11pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Jan 26 Ribbon Cutting for PC Dugout
  • Date:
    January 26, 2018
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    PC Dugout (formally Littles Grocery) 2702 Haynesville Hwy
Jan 26 Shopkins Live!
Shopkins Live! lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette, and Polli Polish as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs, and show off the trendiest fashions. The Shopkins Live! VIP Party package ($100) gives Shopkins fans exclusive access to the after-show VIP Party, where they will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with some of the Shoppes from the show. *All patrons - adults and children - require a VIP ticket to attend the VIP Party. All children must be accompanied by an adult with a VIP ticket - unaccompanied children will not be permitted into the VIP Party. VIP Party Package ($100) includes: One premium ticket in the first 100 seats of the theatre One meet and greet photo opportunity One exclusive Shopkins Live! merchandise item One exclusive Shopkins Live! VIP lanyard Access to an exclusive Shopkins Live! themed after-show party room, which includes fun activities for Shopkins fans
  • Date:
    January 26, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.eldomad.com
  • Location:
    Griffin Music Hall 101 East Locust
  • Contact:
    info@eldofest.com
  • EMail:
    info@eldofest.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 26, 2018 Doors at 5, Show at 6
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35, $40, $100
Jan 26 Club 10 dance with LA9
Dancing with LA9 a group from the NATCHITOCHES,LA area in a non smoking environment. Everyone 21 and over are welcome. 8 dollar cover at the door! It will be in the starlight room with a 3000 plus square feet dance floor.
  • Date:
    January 26, 2018
  • Time:
    8:00 PM - 11:55 PM
  • Location:
    American Legion Post 10 105 Christian Drive El Dorado AR
  • Contact:
    Richard Williams 870-315-6482
  • Date/Time Details:
    January 26 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    8.00 at the door
Jan 27 El Dorado Service League Toast the Night Away Masquerade Ball
Formal Event, Masquerade Ball, Masks are not required but many people enjoyed wearing them last year. Contact Missy Blakely @ 903-424-7348 for any questions.
  • Date:
    January 27, 2018
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location:
    El Dorado Conferece Center
  • Contact:
    Missy Blakely 903-424-7348
  • EMail:
    missyb1412@gmail.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    $50 Event Ticket and the option of a Toast ticket for $20.
Jan 30 Basic Computer Skills
If you need help with online job applications, saving and attaching files to email messages, and navigating web-based email - look no further! Instructor Cathy Harrell will provide you with the tools you need to successfully accomplish these computer tasks.
  • Date:
    January 30, 2018
  • Time:
    2:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library, 300 Summit, El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01-30-2018/2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 30 Basic Computer Skills
If you need help with online job applications, saving and attaching files to email messages, and navigating web-based email - look no further! Instructor Cathy Harrell will provide you with the tools you need to successfully accomplish these computer tasks.
  • Date:
    January 30, 2018
  • Time:
    2:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library, 300 Summit, El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01-30-2018/2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Jan 30 Basic Computer Skills
Get ready for the year ahead with this workshop on organization, presented by Cathy Harrell - you don't want to miss it!
  • Date:
    January 30, 2018
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://southark.libguides.com/homepage
  • Location:
    SouthArk Library, 300 Summit, El Dorado, AR
  • Contact:
    SouthArk Library Staff 870/864-7115
  • EMail:
    librarystaff@southark.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    01/30/2018/2:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge