Daily Archives: November 6, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2:00 pm Eastern – Lost Gardens of London, Online

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Todd Longstaffe-Gowan’s online talk for London Parks & Gardens on November 19 at 2 pm Eastern will focus on and celebrate the evanescence of London’s vast and varied garden legacy, and will provide insights into his forthcoming exhibition Lost Gardens of London which will open at the Garden Museum in October 2024. The gardens he will examine range from the capital’s humble allotments and defunct squares to amateur botanical gardens, princely pleasure grounds, artists’ gardens and private menageries gardens that have either vanished or that have changed beyond recognition. Lost Gardens will seek to remind us of what a precious asset gardened greenspace is, and how it has contributed over the centuries to the quality of life and well-being of generations of inhabitants of the Metropolis. £8.00. Recording will be available to registrants for one week following the live lecture. Register at https://londongardenstrust.org/lecture-details/?event=Lost-Gardens-Of-London

Friday, November 22 – Saturday, January 4 – NightWood, An Outdoor Sound & Light Experience

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Please join fellow nighttime enthusiasts for a fantastical journey through sound and light at The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts. The ethereal winter landscape inspired by The Mount’s unique architecture and history is open each Sunday through Thursday, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Night. NightWood combines music, lighting, and theatrical elements to create seven unique scenes that evoke feelings of wonder, mystery, and magic.

Wander the illuminated 1 mile route through the woods and gardens for an otherworldly experience that evokes wonder and awakens the imagination. It includes both paved and unpaved pathways, inclines, and stairs. It takes approximately 45 minutes. Please use caution and stick to the paths. Dress for the weather! Trails may be muddy or icy at times, so winter boots are strongly recommended. Our NightWood Café is open for every performance, from 5pm to 8pm, serving snacks and hot beverages in the Forecourt. The Mount Bookstore will also be open for NightWood visitors. Advanced purchase of timed-entry tickets is highly recommended. Dates and times frequently sell out.

Tickets and more information at https://www.edithwharton.org/calendar/nightwood/