Special Events

June is Broward Attractions and Museum Month (BAMM)
Discover 16 local museums, unique attractions and cultural centers for the price of one membership.
During the month of June members of any one of the 16 cultural institutions in Broward County, and
South Palm Beach County, receive free general admission to all participating venues.
JOIN ONE, EXPERIENCE THEM ALL!
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Father’s Day Special
Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:00am – 4:00pm
Fathers get in free with one paid admission.

Bonnet House Family Fun Days
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month July through September
July 7 & 21    .    August 4 & 18    .    September 1 & 15
10:00am – 4:00pm
Adults 1/2 price and children 12 and under Free

Temporary Exhibits

Welcome Center Rotating Exhibits
Ongoing exhibition featuring a variety of works from our Bonnet House Fine Artists available for purchase.

Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit

Annual Juried Art Exhibit with Lavish Opening Reception
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Exhibition runs through May 5
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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.

Music Series

Concerts Under the Stars
Enjoy live performances on the beautiful Bonnet House Veranda with complimentary wine, canapes, coffee and dessert. These magical evenings take place once a month on Thursday evenings January through April of each year.
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Orchid Classes

with Sandi Jones & Tom Wells from Broward Orchid Supply
LIMITED TO 25
Island Theater Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
$30 members – $35 non-members (per class)
Special Offer – Sign up for all three classes and receive $10 off your total
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here

July 28 & 29, 2012 - Orchid Culture, Including Basic Repotting & Mounting Demonstrations
Demonstrations will be given on basic repotting of different types of orchids and mounting orchids on items such as tree fern, cork bark, grapevine or cypress.  Common questions like what size/type of pot or basket to use; what type of potting media is best; what do I use to attach an orchid to a mount and how to water after mounted will be addressed.

Aug 25 & 26, 2012 -  Orchid Culture, Including Advanced Repotting Demonstrations
Got an orchid climbing out of its pot and don’t know where to begin?  Let us show you how to tackle that monster!  Learn how often an orchid should be repotted, how to divide an orchid, about different potting medias and the proper type of pot or basket to use.

Sept 22 & 23, 2012 -  Orchid Culture, Including Advanced Mounting Demonstrations
Students will learn how to mount orchids on tree fern, cork bark and grapevine and how to naturalize orchids in their landscaping.   Common questions like what orchids do best on mounts; what do I use to attach the orchid to the mount; how to water after they are mounted and what to do when an orchid starts to overgrow it’s mount will be addressed.

Birding Classes

with expert guide Paddy Cunningham
LIMITED TO 25
$20 members – $25 non-members (per class)
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here

Ascend to Better Birding
November 3, 2012 -  9:00am-12 noon

Bird Behavior
February 3, 2013 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

Field Marks & Warblers
March 3, 2013 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

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 or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
$114 members – $126 non-members (For each 6 week session)
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here
Session I – Wednesdays, January 9 – February 13, 2013
Session II – Wednesdays, February 27 – April 3, 2013

Outdoor Acrylic Workshop with Nia Nakis
Open to All Levels, 9:30am – 12:30pm
$114 members – $126 non-members (Price is for 6 week session)
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here
Session I – Thursdays, January 10 – February 14, 2013
Session II – Thursdays, February 28 – April 4, 2013

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) 703-2606 or click here
Session I –  Tuesdays, February 5 – 26, 2013

Bonnet House Lectures

Author, archaeologist and lawyer Harvey Oyer to speak on his latest book
“The Adventures of Charlie Pierce: The Last Egret”
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Free for members – $5 non-members
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer Appreciation
Apr 18, 2013  - 5:30pm
Reservations Required (954) 703-2606 or click here

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