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"The Artistic Divas" Exhibit |
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| September 1 - 30, 2010 | |
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Artist Wine and Cheese Reception |
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| September 4, 2010 | |
| The Artistic Divas will host a wine and cheese reception for the public on Saturday, September 4th from 2 pm – 4 pm. This event will be held in the Magnolia Room and no entrance fee is required to attend.
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Gardening 101 Workshop |
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| September 9, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room
Topic: “Ornamental Grasses” – 9:30 a.m. Topic: "Perennials and How to use them in your Garden - 10:30-Noon Topic: “Growing Hardy Succulents” – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In the morning session, Garland County Master Gardener Gene Lichliter will discuss various types of ornamental grasses and how to use them to add texture to your home landscape. Sabrina Childs, with Ball Horticultural Company will discuss "Perennials and how to use them in your Garden." The afternoon session features Richard Cleaver of The Plant Outlet in Conway, AR, who will present a program on succulents, such as cacti and jade plants. In addition, Cleaver will instruct participants on how to make a living wreath. Gardening 101 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664. |
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Hummingbird Tea |
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| September 14, 2010 | |
| Sip specialty teas, nibble on an array of finger sandwiches, and sample delicious desserts during this tea flavored with hummingbird tidbits. Tea time is 3:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Magnolia Room. Cost is $17.50 for GWG members and $20.50 for non-members (includes applicable tax). Seating is limited so make your reservations early by calling 501-262-9300/800-366-4664. | |
Gardening 101 Workshop |
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| September 21, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room and Garden
Topic: “Early Fall Interest & Garden Walk” – 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join Garden Director Bob Byers for a presentation that includes many of the Gardens’ plantings that take center stage in September and October. Following the classroom session, Byers will lead participants on a walking tour and point out many of the species discussed during the seminar. Gardening 101 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664. |
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“Prostate Health: Know the Risk Factors” - Part of the St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center Series |
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| September 23, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room - 5:30 p.m.
Physicians from St. Joseph’s Mercy Clinic will be on hand for an important presentation on a health issue that impacts millions of males around the world – the prostate. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Hot Springs Flute Ensemble Concert |
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| September 26, 2010 | |
| Garvan Pavilion - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the melodic sounds of the woodwinds while basking in the beauty of the Gardens. Regular Garden admission applies. |
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“Beauty and the Brush” |
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| September 26 - 28, 2010 | |
| 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day.
Observe more than 20 professional artists at work as they capture the Gardens’ magnificent fall scenery on canvas. They welcome the interaction, so feel free to ask questions. Regular Garden admission applies. |
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Garvan Woodland Gardens Blood Drive |
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| September 29, 2010 | |
| We encourage GWG members, volunteers, and visitors to give the gift of life during the Gardens’ annual blood drive 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in front of the Pratt Welcome Center for easy access. We appreciate all those who choose to participate in this worthy project. | |
“Beauty and the Brush Artists’ Reception and Sale” |
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| September 30, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meet the artists participating in this year’s 3-day, plein air event and view the results of their artistic endeavors. A percentage of all sales will benefit the Gardens educational programming. The event is open to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 or log on to our Web site at www.garvangardens.org |
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2010 “Beauty and the Brush” Art Exhibit |
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| October 1 - 31, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room – Open during regular hours of operations.
View the beautiful works of art captured on canvas during the September plein-air painting event. A percentage of all artwork sold will benefit the Gardens. |
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“Trash Bash” - Lakes Cleanup and Luncheon |
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| October 2, 2010 | |
| Klipsch Amphitheater; 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Calling all lake enthusiasts. Register to assist with the clean-up of Lakes Hamilton and Catherine and attend the free lunch at the Gardens’ Klipsch Amphitheater. This event is sponsored by Entergy, the local beautification commission and a score of other environmentally friendly organizations. Click here for registration and designated trash pick up/drop-off locations. |
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“The Shady Side of Gardening” Workshop |
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| October 8, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room; 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This one-day workshop will focus on the various types of plants that thrive in shade, as well as their care and maintenance. Topics include: Hostas and companion plants; woodland shrubs; designing woodland and Japanese gardens, coleus and a presentation about tropical shade plants. Featured presenters are Janet Carson, horticulture specialist with the U of A Cooperative Extension Service, Bob Byers, the Gardens’ resident landscape architect, Master Gardener Larry Averill, and hosta expert Rand Retzloff of Grand Designs. Cost to attend is $45 for GWG members and $55 for non-members. Immediately following the workshop, participants will be free to shop the Gardens’ annual plant and landscape sale, where they are sure to find a quantity of “can’t-do-without” shade and bedding plants. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Call 501-262-9300/800-366-4664. |
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GWG Annual Plant Sale: An Earth and Epicurean Experience |
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| October 8 - 10, 2010 | |
| Visit the Gardens October 8-10 for a three day, one-stop shopping spree for all things garden-related. Over 40 nursery and garden vendors from across the state will once again turn the Gardens’ grounds into a garden “superstore” stocked with ornamental merchandise to help you design and create a beautiful fall or winter garden. Hundreds of hard-to-find plants, shrubs, and trees will be available for purchase, as well as an eclectic collection of garden-inspired treasures for those of you who love the thrill of unearthing that one-of-a-kind flea market find.
Hours for the general public are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Members of the Gardens will be admitted free of charge. Regular Garden admission applies for non-members. |
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Owl Tea |
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| October 12, 2010 | |
| Welcome fall with an afternoon tea with friends. Enjoy tradtional tea fare and learn some interesting facts about nocturnal owls. Tea time is 3:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Magnolia Room. Cost is $17.50 for GWG members and $20.50 for non-members (includes applicable tax). Seating is limited so make your reservations early by calling 501-262-9300/800-366-4664. | |
“Splendor in the Grass” A black-tie optional, fund-raising event honoring GWG benefactors Sunny and Bob Evans |
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| October 14, 2010 | |
| Ellen Edmondson Great Lawn; 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Join us under the autumn sky for this special night of tribute. Special guests include Frank and Gen Broyles, as well as other state and local dignitaries. Cost is $100 PP for GWG members and $125 PP for non-members. Price includes a delectable meal from the Green Herb Catering Company, beverages provided by Glazer’s Distributors in Little Rock, and music ideal for dancing under the stars. Advance reservations and pre-payment required. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. All proceeds will benefit the Evans Children’s Adventure Garden. Call 501-262-9300 /800-366-4664 for reservations. |
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“Breast Health: Early Detection is the Key” - Part of the St. Joseph's Health Center Series |
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| October 21, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room;5:00 p.m.
Physicians will discuss the importance of self-examination, Mammograms, and new drug therapies in the fight against breast cancer. Program is free to the public |
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2010 Arkansas Alzheimer’s Memory Walk |
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| October 23, 2010 | |
| Garvan Pavilion; 8:30 a.m.
Help raise money for Alzheimer’s research, education, and caregiver support. Contact the Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association at 501-224-0021 or 800-689-6090 to register. Please consider participating in this worthy event in memory or support of someone you know with this insidious disease. |
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Hypertufa Class |
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| October 30, 2010 | |
| Garvan Pavilion; 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to make one-of-a-kind yard art from the queen herself, Kandy Jones aka the Garage Sale Queen. It’s a fun and fascinating process. To register, contact Kandy directly at gsq@sbcglobal.net or call her at 501-375-0068. Check out “the queen’s” Web site at www.garagesalequeen.biz |
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Art Exhibit |
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| November 1 - 30, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room; Open during regular hours of operation.
Featured artist is Jan Bennett-Troutt, an accomplished artist from Jonesboro. Her artistic endeavors incorporate several different mediums with beautiful results. All artwork is for sale with a percentage benefiting the Gardens. |
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Gardening 101 and Docent Training |
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| November 6, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room; 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon
The Gardens’ resident landscape architect will lead a discussion about chrysanthemums, everyone’s favorite fall bloom. He will discuss the different types and colors and how to use them as an accent in home landscapes. The morning session will conclude with a walk in the Gardens, as Byers discusses the fall landscape. The presentation is free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers. Regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the administration office at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664. |
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Mrs. Garvan's Tea |
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| November 9, 2010 | |
| This delightful afternoon tea features a living history presentation of Mrs. Verna Garvan, the Gardens' benefactress. Enjoy traditional tea fare and be entertained by Susan Harper, alias Mrs. Garvan. Tea time is 3:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Magnolia Room. Cost is $17.50 for GWG members and $20.50 for non-members (includes applicable tax). Seating is limited so make your reservations early by calling 501-262-9300/800-366-4664. | |
Gardening 101 Workshop |
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| November 16, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room
Topic: Greenhouse Growing - 9:30 to 12 Noon Topic: Managing Diseases in the Greenhouse - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In the morning session, Master Gardeners Yvonne Becker and Ruth Siebels will discuss various types of home greenhouses and how to use them effectively. Dr. Jim Robbins, a horticulture specialist with the U of A Cooperative Extension Service will follow up in the afternoon and present a program about the types of diseases that exist in greenhouse soils and how to treat them. Gardening 101 is free to GWG members and previously registered volunteers. Regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664. |
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“Alzheimer’s and Dementia” – Part of the St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center Series |
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| November 18, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room; 5:00 p.m.
Healthcare professionals will discuss the signs of beginning dementia and the latest research findings about the disease. New drug therapies will also be discussed. This event is free to the public. |
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Lights on the Landscape |
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| November 20 - December 31, 2010 | |
| More than 1.7 million holiday lights will illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening, transforming the woodland landscape into a winter wonderland of delight. The display is one of Arkansas' most impressive holiday events. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 6 to 12 years old. Children 5 and under are free.
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Gardening 101 and Docent Training |
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| November 30, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Colorful landscapes are still possible during the bleak winter months. Hear resident landscape architect, Bob Byers, discuss interesting late fall and winter plants to liven up your home exteriors. Gardening 101 is free to GWG members and previously registered volunteers. Regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664. |
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"Brush Strokes" Art Exhibit |
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| December 1 - 31, 2010 | |
| Magnolia Room;Open during regular hours of operation.
“Brush Strokes,” a collection of artists from Hot Springs Village will display their canvas creations throughout the month of December. All works are for sale, and it is the gift-giving season, by the way. A percentage of artwork sold benefits the Gardens. |
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“Ringers of Hope:” Bell Choir Concert |
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| December 16, 2010 | |
| Anthony Chapel; 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the melodic sounds of this inspirational hand bell choir as they play holiday inspired music surrounded by the night time tranquility of the Anthony Chapel. Concert is free to the public. |
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