Join the Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester, on May 3 from 6 – 9 for its signature event of the season, Cape Ann Blossoms. The festive evening will showcase inventive floral displays crafted by North Shore floral designers and artisans. The exhibition will be on view from Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 5 at the Museum, from 10 – 5. For tickets and more information visit https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/cape-ann-blossoms-in-the-galleries-8/
Whether you’ve enjoyed the gardens of the Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover a thousand times or if you’ve never visited them before, this March 20th Trustees members-only festivities will delight you as we’ve brought the outside in! Enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers as you meander this historic estate and view themed floral arrangements in every room. Showcasing the creative talents of local floral designers and garden clubs, this evening is to allow only Trustees members to enjoy a sneak peek at the Rooms in Bloom display inside the Stevens-Coolidge Place to be unveiled on Saturday, March 21st.
Not a member yet? Contact kbibeau@thetrustees.org or 978-356-4351 X 3202 to sign up.
Open Houses at the Stevens-Coolidge Place are a chance to step back into the 1920s and experience the country elegance of life on a multi-generation farm turned gentleman’s estate. Rooms in Bloom is a special open house that not only invites visitors to step back in time by year, but also by season. With the spring upon us, you may be eager for glimpses of warmth and greenery and the Rooms in Bloom open house will provide just that, with creatively designed floral arrangements based on the theme of each room displayed throughout the home.
Please note that space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
This is a 21+ only event. $25. Register at www.thetrustees.org
The Annual Boston Flower & Garden Show Preview Party, benefiting The Genesis Foundation for Children, is taking place on Tuesday, March 21st from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The evening will include an exclusive first look at the beautiful and elaborate garden displays and exhibits, beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvre and an intimate live musical performance. The Genesis Foundation for Children is a non-profit that provides funding for the medical care and therapy programs for children with genetic disorders in New England. The Genesis Foundation is the lucky charitable recipient of the Preview Party. The event features appearances by local media, TV, radio personalities including event hosts, Mix 104.1’s Karson & Kennedy, as well as surprise entertainment from the Mix Lounge. Past entertainers have included recording artists Haley Reinhart, Matt Nathanson and The Plain White T’s. You will also receive a ticket to return to the Boston Flower & Garden Show (March 22 – 26), a $20 value! Tickets: $125 each; Young Professional Tickets (35 and under): $95 each. Order online at http://thegenesisfoundation.org/events/boston-flower-garden-show-preview-party/
As part of the MFA’s 2014 Season of Color, join them for this exuberant spring festival of art and floral design! Once again, garden clubs and professional designers from across New England will create floral arrangements inspired by the MFA’s works of art. Art in Bloom is open during regular Museum hours (10 am–4:45 pm) and is free with Museum admission; no reservations are required to see the floral arrangements and participate in most of the programs listed below. Events with prices require tickets.
This year’s featured speaker is Emily Thompson. Born in Vermont, she came from the north woods with her artist’s eye, a love of nature, and an unfettered imagination to become one of the nation’s most sought-after creators of organically beautiful, yet classically composed, floral designs. Thompson, a sculptor, is one of New York’s premier floral artists, and received significant acclaim for her exquisite 2011 holiday decoration of the White House.
‘Tinis and Tulips Preview Party
Shapiro Family Courtyard
Friday, April 25, 7–9:30 pm
Swing into spring at the MFA’s inaugural Season of Color preview party and enjoy a festive evening of colorful cocktails, light bites, music, and a scavenger hunt. Open to visitors 21+. Valid ID with proof of age required for entry. Tickets: Members $25; Adults (nonmembers) $50.
Emily Thompson: Master Class I
Druker Family Pavilion 160
Saturday, April 26, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Hands-on flower instruction from a renowned, highly innovative sculptor turned floral designer. Tickets $250.
Emily Thompson: Master Class II (advanced)
Druker Family Pavilion 160
Sunday, April 17, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Hands-on advanced flower instruction from a renowned, highly innovative sculptor turned floral designer. Tickets $250.
Emily Thompson: Spring in the Wild Kingdom
Remis Auditorium
Monday, April 28, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
A floral demonstration and lecture by Emily Thompson whose highly innovative and dramatic arrangements combine her love and reverence for nature with classical ornamental design. Tickets $55.
Elegant Tea
Koch Gallery 250
Saturday. April 26, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Sunday, April 27, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Monday, April 28, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Tickets required. Limited tickets available each day for purchase at the box office in person.
Tickets: Adults $30, Children under 12 $10.
Parties may be combined as needed.
Marc Hall and Janie Haas: A Blooming Affair
Alfond Auditorium
Monday, April 28, 3–4 pm
Enjoy learning about the latest in design trends for events and weddings from Marc Hall, a renowned designer and event planner and Janie Haas, a 2013 award winner of Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston.†Tickets $25.
Tom Strangfeld: The Entry Courtyard Garden
Alfond Auditorium
Saturday, April 26, 3–4 pm
Come let Tom show you how your front yard is far more than just another part of the landscape… rather it is the first room in your home, welcoming family and friends.
Art in Bloom French, Italian, and Russian Tours
Meet at Sharf Visitor Center
Saturday, April 26, 2:45–3:45 pm
Tours given in French, Italian, and Russian include art and floral arrangements throughout the galleries.
Members’ Night
Saturday, April 26, 6–9 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Enjoy a members-only viewing of the MFA’s 38th annual festival of fine art and flowers.
Family Day
Various locations throughout the Museum
Sunday, April 27, 10 am–3 pm
Celebrate Art in Bloom with family-friendly activities for all ages including live entertainment, art-making activities, and storytelling.
Dora Lee: Celebrate the Season of Color with Ikebana
Alfond Auditorium
Sunday, April 27, 3–4 pm
Drop in to see Dora Lee demonstrating Sogetsu Ikebana from basic to freestyle.
The Preview Party will not take place this year – the organizers are taking a year off to re-envision the event. We learned of this today, following the previous posting, so apologies to those who put this on the calendar.
The Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show will brighten up the Ocean State this winter. Be among the first to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Flower Show, while enjoying this year’s Taste of the Flower Show Preview Party on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. The event will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and all of the proceeds will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and their work to feed the hungry of Rhode Island.
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind evening are $75 per person. The proceeds will help the Food Bank acquire and distribute food to more than 65,000 Rhode Islanders each month. To purchase tickets, or for more information please call 401-942-6325 or visit www.rifoodbank.org.
The 2012 Boston Flower & Garden Show will kick off with an elegant fundraising Preview Party at The Seaport World Trade Center chaired by Fox 25′s Maria Stephanos and hosted by Mayor and Mrs. Thomas Menino. Proceeds from the Preview Party will help restore Boston Parks Department’s Greenhouses, where plants are propagated for the Public Garden, Boston Common, and dozens of neighborhood parks. Special guests, entertainment, delightful food and beverage and a silent auction make this an exclusive and enjoyable opportunity to view the show’s gardens and exhibits before the show opens to the general public the following day. Tickets are $100 each before February 14, $125 per person thereafter. You may also purchase a $500 Friend ticket, and your company name or patron name will be displayed in the program. Ticket includes admission to the private party, exclusive viewing of the Flower Show’s gardens and the chance to meet the designers, open bar, complimentary hor d’oeuvres reception, live music, and one ticket to return to the Flower Show later in the week. You may download a ticket order form by visiting www.bostonflowershow.com/preview-party/. Pictured below is the original Olmsted greenhouse in Franklin Park.
Kick off this year’s Tower Hill Plant Sale event with a special preview the evening before (Friday, June 3, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm) – you’ll have first pick of the outstanding plants available for sale, enjoy delicious appetizers in a leisurely atmosphere from our sponsor Pepper’s Fine Foods Catering, and be able to bid on silent auction items such as private garden consultations, tours, and other services, as well as unusual plant specimens. New items are being added daily. Visit Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s website at www.towerhillbg.org for the latest selections. Plant Societies and Specialty Vendors will not be present at the Preview Party sale. Member tickets are $30 each, Non-member tickets are $35 each, Patron tickets are $75 each, and Sponsor Tickets are $125 each. You may order online or call 508-869-6111.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the Boston Flower & Garden Show Preview Party at the Seaport World Trade Center, from 5:30 – 8 on March 15, 2011. All proceeds will benefit the Boston Parks Department. This event is a great opportunity for both individuals and businesses to support Boston’s parks, from planting new trees to caring for our large, old ones throughout our city’s parks. In addition to helping keep our parks healthy, the Boston Flower Show Preview Party will be a wonderful way to see the flower show: there will be no waiting in lines or working your way through crowds. All guests will receive a gift bag. A Friend or Sponsor will receive a VIP gift bag plus a chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses. For more information, or to buy tickets online ($125 per person) please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s website, http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/ttd/flowershow.asp. You may also call 617-961-3051. The Boston Flower & Garden Show will be open to the public March 16 – 20.
The Nantucket Garden Festival is back. Events are located downtown, under the tent at the Dreamland Theater Lot, at the Nantucket Lighthouse School, 1 Rugged Road, and in private island gardens. Complete details and registration opportunities may be found at www.nantucketgardenfestival.com.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
* A guided tour of four different ways to keep chickens
* A hands-on workshop with Amy Pallenberg on late summer container gardening
* Back by popular demand: A tour of three notable but very different vegetable gardens
* A late summer container competition, judged by the Nantucket Garden Club
* Opening Night Preview and Party featuring the many wonderful vendors in our Garden Marketplace !
Friday, July 23, 2010
* Early Bird Garden Marketplace with continental breakfast
* The Garden Marketplace
* An early morning tour of a very special seaside garden, hosted by Stephen Orr
* A talk by Noel Kingsbury on the ‘natural garden’
* A talk by Dean Riddle on context in gardening
* A hands-on Obelisk workshop with Janice Shields of Cut It Out
* A tour of three contemporary West End gardens with marvelous views
* A garden based workshop with Noel Kingsbury, from a rabbit’s point of view
* “Know your Geophytes!”: Russell Stafford’s talk about creative ways to use bulbs
* A Monomoy Garden Tour in the late afternoon with wine and cheese
* Dinner Alfresco and talk with Russ and Marian Morash
Saturday, July 24, 2010
* The Garden Marketplace
* A hands-on Trellis workshop with Janice Shields of Cut It Out
* A composting workshop with Katie Hemingway
* An interactive discussion with David Berry of Nantucket Honey Bee Co. on keeping bees
* Small group tours of island bee hives with David Berry
* Tracy DiSabato-Aust’s luncheon lecture on the Well-Designed Mixed Garden
* A garden tour focused on contrast, ending in a rarely visited garden where guests will linger over wine and cheese
Children’s Workshops:
Friday, July 23, 2010
* Create a Garden Fairy House (Kinderclass teacher Barrie Sanders)
* Make a Garden Mobile with found items (Primary teacher Erin Dancik)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
* Make a Mosaic Flower Pot (Kinderclass teacher Monika Geerling with ceramicist Nell Van Vorst)
* Birds of the Garden: stitch and adorn a colorful bird for your garden (Lighthouse School co-founder, Lizbet Carroll Fuller)
