Daily Archives: January 14, 2019

Friday, January 25, 8:30 am – 10:00 am – Battle of Blossoms

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This Worcester Art Museum Flora in Winter event on January 25 from 8:30 – 10 taps the expertise of floral designers Susan Dewey and Thelma Shoneman. Enter the Museum before hours (8:30 – 10) and enjoy coffee and pastry in the Café before watching Susan and Thelma as they create arrangements inspired by two suits of armor in the European Galleries. Register online at http://flora2019.brownpapertickets.com. WAM Members $20, Nonmembers $35, Students $20 (includes Flora admission). Limited to 30 people.

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Thursday, January 24, 11:00 am – Rosecliff-Hangers: Stories from the Rose Garden

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Jim Donahue, Preservation Society of Newport County Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture, presents Rosecliff-Hangers on Thursday, January 24 at 11.

Join us at the newly refurbished Rosecliff rose garden in Newport for tales of intrigue and murder, part of the long and complicated history of the property. Hear about how ‘Rose Clyffe’s’ original owner – noted diplomat, 19th century historian and rosarian George Bancroft – was involved.

Advance ticket purchase is required. Preservation Society Members $10/General Public $15. Register at www.newportmansions.org.

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