A celebration of the opening night of Glories of the Garden, a summer-long series of programs and events to support the restoration of the gardens at Highfield Hall, will be held Friday, June 11, from 6 – 8:30 pm at Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth.

The evening’s activities  include hors d’oeuvre by Chef Roland, a complimentary wine and beer bar, and a preview of an art exhibition representing 34 regional artists. Participating artists include Kate Nelson, Ron Fowler, Jan Lhormer, Hilary Osborn, Doug Rugh, Jane Eccles, MaryAlice Eizenberg, Sarah Fielding-Gunn, Suzanne Packer, Christie Velesig, Joyce Zavorskas (whose painting is pictured below,) Susan Anne Hollis, Joan Ledwith, Jane Lincoln, Linda Young, Audrey Forge, Anne Boucher, Diana Lee, Julie Olander, Marisa Repeta, Carol Odell, Tamara Clark, Priscilla Levesque, Mona Podgurski,  Sandra Wakeen, Aleta Steward, Loraine Trenholme, M’Lou Sorrin, Ron Tinney, and Rosalie Nadeau.   There will also be a floral show, silent auction, and raffle.   Tickets, $75 per person, can be purchased online at www.highfieldhall.org/programs_fundraisers.shtml or by calling (508)495-1878, ext. 313.