Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Calendar of Events

CALENDAR of EVENTS

2008 / 2009

Workshops

Lectures

Family Days

Special Events & Newsletter

Young Artist Music Series

Temporary Exhibits

Volunteer Activities

WORKSHOPS

Calligraphy Workshop with Tony Pastucci LIMITED TO 12
Island Theater Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am $80 members - $100 non-members Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 122 or SusanParker@bonnethouse.org

Session I	October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Birding Classes with Paddy Cunningham Environmental Educator LIMITED TO 25
Saturdays 8:30am to 11:30am $15 members - $20 non-members (per class) Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org

Beginning	November 8, Bonnet House Island Theater December 13, Field Trip
Advanced	January 10, Bonnet House Island Theater February 14, Field Trip

Watercolor Workshop with Karen Eskesen LIMITED TO 15
Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm $108 members - $120 non-members Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 122 or SusanParker@bonnethouse.org

Session I	January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Session II	March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8

Orchid Classes with Orchid Experts LIMITED TO 25
Island Theater Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm $20 members - $25 non-members Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 122 or SusanParker@bonnethouse.org

Jan 3	Orchid Basics
Jan 17	Common Sense Approach to Growing Orchids
Feb 7	Repotting & Mounting Orchids
Feb 21	Growing Phalaenopsis
Mar 7	Diagnosing Pests & Diseases
Mar 21	Orchid ABCs

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BONNET HOUSE LECTURES

Island Theater, Mondays Free for members - $5 non-members Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org

Nov 10 7 - 8:30pm	The Three Marriages of Evelyn Bartlett by J. Kent Planck
Jan 5 10-11:30am	Broward County in the 1940s by Denyse Cunningham & Helen Landers from BCHC
Feb 2 7 - 8:30pm	Florida's Big Dig The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by author Bill Crawford
March 9 10 - 11:30am	The Traditional Culture of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians by author Patsy West

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YOUNG ARTIST MUSIC SERIES
Various Musical Performances with Wine, Canapes & Dessert Thursday Evenings 7:00pm to 9:00pm $28 members - $33 non-members Information & Ticket Sales, call (954) 563-5393 x 124 or Click Here.

Jan 8	Florida Grand Opera
Feb 12	University of Miami
Mar 12	Palm Beach Opera.
Apr 9	Florida Atlantic University

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TEMPORARY EXHIBITS - *Open During Regular Tour Hours*
June 19 - Nov 8	Best of the Artists Series at St. Lawrence Gallery Featuring up to 15 artists and five wine & cheese receptions. Final exhibition will include the best of the artists voted on by you. The exhibitions will include works of various media including watercolor, oil & photography and a percentage of art sale proceeds will benefit Bonnet House. First Opening Reception - Thursday, June 19, 6-8pm. Featuring Nia Nakis, Alfred Phillips & J. Kent Planck Second Opening - Thursday, July 17. 6-8pm Karen Eskesen, Stephen Left, Jane Washburn Third Opening - Thursday, August 21, 6-8pm Sandy Dolan, Mary Belle Cordell, Anne Edwards, Gregory Little Fourth Opening- Thursday, September 18, 6-8pm Brenda Guillen, Marilyn Johansen, Lee Ann Ropes, Tricia Rutsis Series Finale - Thursday, October 16, 6-8pm St. Lawrence Gallery - 3556 N. Ocean Blvd - Ft. Lauderdale (954) 566-8011
Oct 2 - Jan 4	Bonnet House Fine Artists at Fort Lauderdale History Center
Nov 4 - 30	Bonnet House Fine Artist at Bonnet House in Carl Weinhardt Gallery
Jan - May	Welcome Center Exhibits at Bonnet House
Jan 30 - Mar 29	Impressions of Old South Florida - Juried Art Exhibit

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SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWSLETTER
Nov 14 7 - 10pm	Bonnet House Alliance presents Jazz & Chocolate RSVP (954) 563-5393 x126
Dec 6 & 7 9am - 4pm	Bonnet House Orchid Fair - Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Art, Lectures and More. $5 fee includes Parking & Grounds Pass. $5 additional fee for Self-Guided House Tour.
Jan 30	Impressions of Old South Florida- Juried Art Exhibit & Annual Fundraiser - (RSVP 954-563-5393 x163 or Click Here to buy tickets online)
Feb 23	Entirely Entertaining XIIII (RSVP 954-563-5393 x126)
Apr 16	Bonnet House Annual Meeting
May 10	Mother’s Day – Free for Mothers
June 14	Father’s Day – Free for Fathers
Newsletter	Spring 2008 Newsletter - Click Here for PDF version

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FAMILY DAYS
ENJOY A DAY WITH THE KIDS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE 1/2 Price Admission for Adults and Free for children 12 and under

July 12	South Florida History Day 10:30am-3pm: Florida Public Archaeology Network Booth 11am: Telling Stories with Trash 12pm: Meet the Barefoot Mailman 12:30pm: Caught in a Florida Sun Shower 1pm: Guided Walk Through Pre-History 2pm: Meet the Barefoot Mailman
Aug 2	The Trees of Bonnet House Estate - Learn about native and exotic trees while doing leaf rubbings and nature walks. Nature walks will take place at 11am, 1pm & 2pm.
Oct 4	Archaeology of South Florida - Learn more about Florida Archaeology and how archaeologists work. Story telling at 10:15am, lecture at 12:30pm and nature walk at 2pm.
Nov 1	Birding at Bonnet House - Nature trail bird walks to help identify a variety of different birds.

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org

Oct 6	Volunteer Update 10:00am-12:00pm
Oct 13	Volunteer Training 2:00-4:00pm
Oct 20	Volunteer Training 9:30am-3:00pm
Oct 27	Volunteer Training 9:30am-3:00pm
Jan 5	Volunteer Update 9:30am-3:00pm
Jan 12	Volunteer Training 12:00-2:00pm
Jan 26	Volunteer Training 9:30am-3:00pm
Feb 2	Volunteer Training 9:30am-3:00pm
Apr 16	Volunteer Appreciation 5:30pm

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Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources.