Calendar

Music Series

Concerts Under the Stars
Complimentary wine, canapes, coffee and dessert.
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Jan 26, 2012 - University of Miami Frost Opera Theater
Feb 16, 2012 –  Florida Atlantic University Latin Vocal Ensemble
Mar 15, 2012 - Palm Beach Opera
Apr 5, 2012 - Florida Grand Opera

Temporary Exhibits

Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit
Feb. 10, 2012 at 6pm Lavish Opening Reception on the Estate
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Presented by LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels and Ryder Systems, Inc., Impressions is an annual juried art competition with a lavish opening reception that includes fine food, fine wines and fine friends amid the Old Florida Charm of Bonnet House.

Bartlett’s Memorabilia Tells A Love Story
An Exhibition in the Carl Weinhardt Gallery at Bonnet House

Featuring memorabilia from Frederic & Evelyn’s honeymoon including photos and a letter Eveylyn wrote
while in Paris to her friend Catherine Eddy Beverdige.
Exhibition runs through February 5.

Welcome Center Rotating Exhibits 
Ongoing Exhibition Featuring a variety of works from our Bonnet House Fine Artists available for purchase

Special Events

 Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit
Lavish Opening Reception – Feb 10, 2012, 6pm
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Bonnet House Alliance – Entirely Entertaining
Feb 27, 2012
Entirely Entertaining Luncheon RSVP 954-261-2559 or email dchagerman@bellsouth.net

Apr 19, 2012  - Bonnet House Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition

6th Annual Bonnet House Orchid Festival
Dec 1 & 2, 2012 9:30am – 4:30pm

30+ Orchid & Exotic Plant Vendors, Gourmet Food Trucks, Green Market, Orchid Supplies, Garden Art, Orchid Displays, Silent Auction, Lectures & Demonstrations, Kids Corner, Cooking Demos with chefs from Market 17 and Whole Foods Market, Wine & Beer and Walking Tours.

Members: $5 Fair & Grounds, Non-members: $7 Fair & Grounds, $10 extra fee for self-guided house tours.

Click here to view Orchid Festival video

Workshops

Outdoor Watercolor Workshop with Karen Eskesen
LIMITED TO 15
Students draw and paint from floral, landscape and architectural motifs in a beautiful tropical setting. Shaded tables are available.
Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
$114 members – $126 non-members (For each 6 week session)
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Session I - Wednesdays, January 11 – February 15, 2012
Session II - Wednesdays, February 29 – April 4, 2012
*Just Added* Session III - Wednesdays, February 29 – April 4, 2012: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Outdoor Acrylic Workshop with Nia Nakis
Open to All Levels, 9:30am – 12:30pm
$114 members – $126 non-members (Price is for 5 week session)
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Session II – Thursdays, January 12 – February 16, 2012
Session III – Thursdays, March 1 – April 5, 2012

Birding Classes with Paddy Cunningham Environmental Educator
LIMITED TO 25
Open to All Levels, $20 members – $25 non-members
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Jan 22, 2012 - 2:00pm – 5:00pm Ascend to Better Birding II at Bonnet House
Mar 24, 2012 - 9:00am – 12:00pm Gardening for Birds & Butterflies

Orchid Classes
LIMITED TO 25
Island Theater Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
$30 members – $35 non-members (per class)
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Feb 11, 2012 - Orchid Basics
Feb 25, 2012 – Advanced Orchid Repotting
Mar 3, 2012 – Mounting Orchids, An Alternative to Pots
Mar 17, 2012 – Diagnosing Orchid Pests & Diseases
July 28 & 29 – Basic Mounting & Repotting
Aug 25 & 26- Advanced Repotting
Sept 22 & 23 – Advanced Mounting

Calligraphy Workshop with Tony Pastucci
Island Theater 9:30am – 11:00am
$64 members – $80 non-members (Price is for 4 week session)
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Calligraphy Intermediate Tuesday, February 7 – 28, 2012

Bonnet House Lectures

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

Ft. Lauderdale: A Brief History with author and historian Susan Gillis
Jan 9, 2012 - 6:00pm – 7:00pm

A History of the Everglades: South Florida’s First Tourist Destination
with archaeologist and author Robert Carr
Feb 6, 2012 - 10:00am – 11:30am

What Would That Be Like: Poems of Animal Consciences with poets and authors Rick McKenzie and Roger Reep
Mar 5, 2012 - 10:00am – 11:30am

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer Appreciation
Apr 19, 2012  - 5:30pm
Reservations Required (954) 563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org

Click here to download a PDF version of the 2011/2012 Calendar of Events