Ø Ellen Degeneres wants to know what's so special about Eureka Springs. If enough of us set her straight, she might drop in for a look-see herself.

  Visit ellen.aol.com/profile/ar/eureka+springs/ and check out her search for America's most interesting location for an Ellen Degeneres Show. Eureka cybernauts are invited to tell her about our local heroes, claim to fame, scenic attractions, unusual events, fascinating characters, etc.

  Read what others say about the Home of the Hodag and the Island of Misfit Pets. Find out where you can get an instant nose job, visit the Goat Man or literally put Eureka on Ellen's Most Popular Profiles Map.

  To see what Eurekans have already posted on Ellen's site, visit and take another gander at Miss Margie Ridingherhogour.

What Happens in Vegas

Ø The Auditorium will present What Happens In Vegas, a musical revue set for the Aud on Oct. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.

  The voices that made Las Vegas "The Entertainment Capital of the World" will be evoked by impressionist Randy Burch, who will front a big-jazz band sound extravaganza.

  Tickets are $28 and available on-line at www.theticketplace.org or by calling (888) 855-7823.

-- Vernon

Thursday, Oct. 18 H

* Basin Park Hotel Balcony: Catherine Reed, noon-3 & 5-8 p.m.

* Eureka Live Underground: Country with DJ Rob

* Jack's Place: The Riff Raff Band, 7 p.m.

* Michael's Center St. Pub & Grill: Ladies' Night, (Co-Ed)

* New Delhi Cafe: Open Jam

* Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon: Ladies Night

Friday, Oct. 19 H

* Auditorium: What Happens in Vegas, 8 p.m.

* Basin Park Hotel Balcony: Fish Fry with The Hogscalders, noon-3 & 6-9 p.m., and in the Barefoot Ballroom: Eureka Dancers, 8-11 p.m.

* Cathouse Lounge: Mountain Sprout, (Pornobilly), 8 p.m.

* Chelsea's: The Band Whose Name Must Not Be Mentioned, Yet

* Eureka Live: Piano Bar, 6-9 p.m.

* Grand Central Hotel Grand Taverne: Arkansas Red, (Jazz Guitar), 6-9 p.m.

* Jack's Place: Crooked & Steep

* Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Dance with DJ Tic, 7-11 p.m.

* New Delhi Cafe: Rachel Fields, (Americana Folk), 6:30-9:30 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver: Live Music, 8 -11 p.m.

* Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke with the Big Dawg, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 H

* Auditorium: What Happens in Vegas, 8 p.m.

* Basin Park Hotel Balcony: Rachel Fields, noon-3 & 6-9 p.m.

* Cathouse Lounge: Mountain Sprout, (Pornobilly), 8 p.m.

* Chelsea's: The Stylees

* Eureka Live: Piano Bar, 6-9 p.m.

* Henri's: Karaoke with Tiny

* Jack's Place: Crooked & Steep

* Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Dance with DJ Tic, 9 p.m.

* New Delhi Cafe: The Ariels, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver: Live Music, 8-11 p.m.

* Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon: Karaoke with the Big Dawg, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21 H

* Basin Park Hotel Balcony: Rachel Fields, noon-3 p.m. & Catherine Reed, 5-8

* Chelsea's: Beth Patterson, Afternoon)

* Eureka Live Underground: Football

* Michael's Center St. Pub & Grill: Open Jam

* N. Main St.: Sunday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

* New Delhi Cafe: Tiffany Christopher, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 H

* Chelsea's: Ladies Night

* Lumberyard Bar & Grill: Happy Hour with Mary

* Michael's Center St. Pub & Grill: Hospitality Workers' Appreciation Night

* Pied Piper Cathouse Lounge: Bike Night

* Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon: Free Pool Night, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 H

* Chelsea's: Open Mic

* Eureka Live: Ladies Night, 5-8 p.m.

* HI Elks Lodge: Charitable Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

* Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon: Guys Night Out

Wednesday, Oct. 24 H

* New Delhi Cafe: Open Jam, 6:30 p.m.