Daily Archives: September 19, 2019

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6 – Japanese Flower Exhibition at Tower Hill

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Ikebana International Boston Chapter #17 presents a Japanese Flower Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, on Friday, October 4 from noon – 5 pm, Saturday, October 5 from 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, October 6, from 10 – 4. On Friday at 2 pm there will be an overview of three schools: Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu. Demonstrations will continue throughout the weekend. Also, on Sunday, there will be an ikebana workshop for children ages 7 and up at 1 pm. Pre-registration for this activity is required by calling 508-869-6111, ext 124. Pottery vendors will also be at Tower Hill during the show. For more information contact Kaye Vosburgh at vosburghk@aol.com or Joanne Caccavale at jcbcaccavale@gmail.com.

Ikenobo School

Saturdays, October 5 and 19, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Annual Boston House Museum Alliance Tour

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Admire the exteriors of five landmark historic houses, experience four centuries of architecture, and explore three of
the city’s iconic neighborhoods on this two-hour walking tour that winds its way across picturesque downtown Boston, making for one special experience. From Colonial to Federal to Victorian, the stylistic intricacies of the Paul Revere House, Otis House, Nichols House, Prescott House, and Gibson House will be highlighted.

Additionally, show your ticket to receive free admission at all five houses during the month of October. (Please note that the Nichols House Museum will be closed in  October for site management; ticket holders should call the Nichols House Museum at 617-227-6993 to learn how and when they can redeem a tour.) 

October 5 Guide: Keith Trickett
A tour guide and educator at Historic New England’s Otis House Museum, Keith is a member of History Alive!, an interactive theater company dedicated to producing plays about the past. He also brings Samuel Adams to life on “Tavern Nights” at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. 

October 19 Guide: Matthew Dickey
Matthew Dickey is Communications and Operations Manager with the Boston Preservation Alliance and Co-Leader of the Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists. He has given independent architectural tours of Boston and possesses a deep interest in preservation and creative storytelling. 

Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary at EventBrite