The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America announces Influences of Time: The History, Gardens and Craftsmanship of the Shirley-Eustis House, Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, 33 Shirley Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. The program will begin with David Mittell, Former Interim Director of the Shirley-Eustis House speaking on the Spirits of Valiant Shirley. Gregory Lombardi, Landscape Architect, will give a Guided Garden Tour, and Garden Club of the Back Bay member Oliver Bouchier, Preservation Contractor, Payne/Bouchier, will discuss Construction of a Master Staircase. Beverages and light fare will be served. Prepayment by check is encouraged. Members of the ICA and CA $25, non-members $35, $10 extra for payment at the door. Parking available at 94 Shirley Street. For directions and more information log on to www.shirleyeustishouse.org. For advance reservations contact Susan Close, info@hammersmithstudio.com, 978-369-5424, or mail check to Hammersmith Studios, 50 Beharrell Street, Concord, MA 01742.
Category: Meeting
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Thursday, May 21, 5:30 – 7:30 – The Esplanade Association’s Eighth Annual Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend The Esplanade Association’s Eighth Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at The Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. The keynote address is entitled “The Leadership Challenge of Having a ‘Green’ Mission.” In the midst of tough economic times, how do we care for the beautiful and historic Charles River Esplanade as it enters its second century? RSVP by May 18 to Justin Burke, 617-227-0365, x 110, or email jburke@esplanadeassociation.org.
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Monday, May 11, 10:00 a.m., The College Club, 44 Commonwealth Avenue – Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Past and Present
The Garden Club of the Back Bay is pleased to present John W. Trexler, Executive Director of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, who has taken time from his very busy schedule to speak to our Club about Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
John, a plant and garden expert, has contributed to the world of horticulture in many ways. His primary accomplishment is the creation and development of Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, the home of the Worcester County Horticulture Society. In addition, he has founded and led several Plant and Garden Societies and is an active member of many other plant related groups. He inspires donors, volunteers, and staff to help complete his vision. His drive for perfection has created a world class garden in just 25 years. The garden is not only a show piece but a rich educational environment. John is a founding member of the Garden Conservancy and is on their Steering Committee. He worked with Frank Cabot in 1989 to create this National nonprofit organization which preserves exceptional American gardens for public education and enjoyment. He began his career in New Jersey at Skyland Manor State Park as assistant horticulturist. When he left New Jersey for Worcester less than ten years later, he had convinced the Governor of NJ to designate Skylands as the State Botanic Garden and he had served as president of the Skylands Association.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden has been created under John Trexlers guidance from the beginning. He was instrumental in every phase of its conception and development. Environmentally sensitive planning of Tower Hill is exemplified by the Wildlife Pond which collects the run off from the buildings and naturally purifies it and at the same time feeds and shelters wildlife with native plants.
At the Annual Meeting in Houston this May the National Garden Clubs, Inc. will bestow the Award of Excellence to John Trexler for his outstanding contributions in horticulture: the establishment of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a world class garden, for his service to the plant societies and gardening organizations, and for his work to preserve and enhance the environment. Mr. Trexler embodies Excellence through his skill in horticulture and creation of exceptional gardens, and perhaps more important, in his leadership and enthusiasm in developing environments where everyone can share and learn these skills.
An optional lunch will follow the meeting ($19 per person). To reserve, contact The Garden Club of the Back Bay at info@bostonflora.com.
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Wednesday, April 29, 6-7 pm – Improve Your Personal Safety
The Crime Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay is sponsoring a special Back Bay Public Safety Forum in the Glass Orientation Room of the Boston Public Library, Copley Square entrance, on Wednesday, April 29 from 6-7 pm. The forum will include a presentation by Sgt. Gary Eblan of the Boston Police Academy. He will discuss such topics as making yourself a tough target, awareness of your surroundings, victim profile, perpetrator profile, risk assessment, and a plan of action. Free and open to the public.
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Sunday, April 26, 2 pm – Tulipomania: Banking with Bulbs During the Golden Age of Dutch Culture
As part of the Bellefield Design Lectures at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites, Eric Haskell will present an illustrated talk. Eric Haskell is an author and professor at Scripps College . The event is in celebration of the Quadricentennial of Henry Hudson’s journey up the Hudson. $50 ($45 for BFGA members) includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Event will be held at The Henry A. Wallace Center, home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hyde Park, New York. Limited seating. Advance purchase of tickets strongly recommended. For more information contact Anne Symmes at infor@beatrixfarrandgarden.org, or call 845-229-9115, ext. 26. To learn more about the Beatrix Farrand Garden Association visit www.beatrixfarrandgarden.org.
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Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m. – Back Bay Boston: Fusing the Historic and the Modern
Back Bay Historical/The Global Boston Perspective, Boston Architectural College, and the Back Bay Association are sponsoring a forum at Cascieri Hall in the Boston Architectural College, 320 Newbury Street (corner of Hereford and Newbury) Wednesday morning. Following opening comments by Ted Landsmark, President of BAC, Douglass Shand-Tucci will give the keynote address on “Why Trinity Church Needed the Hancock Tower – Why the Historic Needs the Modern.” This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jeff Stein, Head of the School of Architecture, and will include Robert Campbell, Architecture Critic for The Boston Globe, Bryan Koop, Sr., Vice President and Regional Manager of Boston Properties, John Palmieri, Director of the BRA, Tad Stahl, member of the Mayor’s Back Bay Task Force of 1970, and Mark Jarzombek, Head of History, Theory, and Criticism, MIT School of Architecture. Meg Mainser-Cohen, President of the Back Bay Association, will conclude the two hour forum. To rsvp, please call 617-266-1991, or email megmc@bostonbackbay.com.
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Tuesday, May 5, 4 pm – Friends of the Public Garden Annual Meeting
You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Public Garden on Tuesday, May 5, beginning at 4 pm, at the First Church in Boston, 64 Marlborough Street. Hear reports on the Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The guest speaker will be Janet Marie Smith, restoration architect for Fenway Park. For more information call 617-723-8144.
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Thursday, April 16, 7:30 pm – The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program: Protecting America’s Architectural Treasures Through Voluntary Preservation
You are invited to a free one-hour informational seminar about protecting historic buildings. Preserving an historic structure could benefit the Back Bay and may result in a tax deduction. Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston. Register today by calling Mory Bahar, a representative of the Trust for Architectural Easements, at 978-352-5615, or by sending an email to mbahar@architecturaltrust.org. For more information, log on to www.architecturaltrust.org.
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Monday, April 27, 10:30 – 2:00 – Metro East/Metro West Joint Annual District Meeting and Luncheon at Elm Bank
Come to Elm Bank for the Annual Metro East/Metro West District Meeting. Roxanne Randall and Joan Kiley will present “Less is More: Container Gardening. These two talented ladies from Needham will demonstrate how to create beautiful, unusual container arrangements with an emphasis on economy. They will offer plenty of container gardening information and advice, interesting container ideas, and suggestions for using containers, with Yankee frugality thrown in. This program will appeal to any gardener who wants to plant a small space, hide those places where nothing seems to grow, or just spruce up the front steps. Their lively banter and humor will make for a delightful program. Registration starts at 10:30. Coffee, fruit and cheese during registration. Luncheon with a selection of sandwiches, salad, and assorted desserts will follow. There will be a raffle and the presentation of Unsung Heroes Awards. Reservations due by April 20. Send $25 check made payable to GCFM to Wilma Wetterstrom, 9 Glenley Terrace, Brighton, MA 02135. For more information call Wilma at 617-787-9844, or email wetterst@fas.harvard.edu.
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Thursday, April 2, 7-9:30 pm – 50 Favorite Plants with Tracy DiSabato-Aust
Tracy DiSabato-Aust has taught thousands of readers how to design and maintain their gardens. Her first book, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden, is widely considered the bible for perennial maintenance. Now with 50 Favorite Plants for High-Impact Gardens, Tracy presents 50 show stopping plants that are easy to grow. Each has passed Tracy’s test for toughness, beauty, and durability, chosen after years of studying how to make beautiful outdoor spaces with a minimum of maintenance. Tracy’s books will be available for purchase and signing. $15. Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA.