I had a chance to check out the Splash of Glass exhibit yesterday at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. If you haven’t heard of the exhibit yet, around 225 pieces of multi-colored glass creations by Arkansas artist and…
Splash of Glass at Garvan Woodland Gardens
Arkansas is stomping grounds for a wide range of interesting local artists. Among them: glassblower James Hayes, who owns and operates the James Hayes Art Glass Company in his hometown of Pine Bluff. The technique of glassblowing has been around…
Create Your Escape: Outdoors in the Ouachitas
If you are itching to hit the road, here is something to try out. There is a new website Arkansas Parks and Tourism have developed to give people a chance to create their dream escape to Arkansas. You can use…
Thanks Verna for Garvan Woodland Gardens
Verna Cook Garvan was an Arkansas pioneer, being one of the first women in the state to own a construction/manufacturing business. Her business savvy was evident early. Though Verna was raised to be “a proper lady,” she often accompanied her…
Hard Work Makes Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens Happen
More than two million holiday lights illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs this time of year for Holiday Lights. The event transforms the Gardens into a whimsical winter landscape through December 31. The mechanics of installing the sizable number…
