Father’s Day Special
Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:00am – 4:00pm
Fathers get in free with one paid admission.
CULTURAL TREASURES HERE IN YOUR BACK YARD!
“Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM)”
June 2012
Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM) kicks off June 1. 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!
Click here for more information on BAMM and the participating attractions!
CULTURAL TREASURES HERE IN YOUR BACK YARD!
“Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM)”
June 2012
Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM) kicks off June 1. 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!
Let the adventure begin. Discover what awaits you right outside your door. Each attraction or museum offers an experience for all ages. Spend an evening enjoying a movie at Cinema Paradiso; discover some of Boca Raton’s History at the Boca Raton Historical Society; play and learn at The Boca Raton Children’s Museum; explore the historic house and grounds at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens; learn all about fish at IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame or trek out and celebrate Seminole Indian Traditions at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum… and so much more.
Current and new members of these museums and attractions will receive free entry with proof of membership. Special events may not be included. Experience diverse cultural treasures in Broward County and Boca Raton.
“South Florida is a prime destination with a unique array of activities and attractions to enjoy,” says Mary Birch-Hanson of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. “We are pleased to offer BAMM in June 2012. Whether a person has been a longtime museum supporter or has just signed up, the program enables everyone to experience the attractions and cultural scene for the price of one membership.”
Participating institutions include:
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
Art andCultureCenterofHollywood
Boca Raton Children’s Museum
Boca RatonHistorical Society
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Cinema Paradiso
Classical South Florida – 89.7 & 90.7 FM
Fort Lauderdale History Center
Historic Stranahan House Museum
IGFA – Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
International Swimming Hall ofFameMuseum
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale – Nova Southeastern University
OldDavieSchoolHistorical Museum
Old Dillard School Historical Museum
PlantationHistorical Museum
SeminoleAh-Tah-Thi-KiMuseum
Our Sponsors this year include:
CTM DISTRIBUTION
Classical South Florida 89.7 & 90.7 FM
Creativexchange
Ettractions.com
Broward County Cultural Division
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor Bureau
TRAVELHOST
For more information on BAMM; please visit www.BAMMinfo.org or call Mary Birch-Hanson at 954.364.5205
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be hosting a special celebration on April 21st from 10am – 4pm. Enjoy “Family Day at Bonnet House”, featuring the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra. The program will be an Introduction to the Orchestral String Instruments and a Pre-School Sing Along. This program is intended for children 5 years of age or younger and their parents. There will be 2 separate performances, the first one will start at 11am and the second repeat performance will start at 12 noon each lasting approximately 30-35 minutes.
Some of the selections will be:
Barney Song (I Love You, You Love Me)
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes
London Bridge is Falling Down
Sponge Bob, Square Pants
Plus many more pre-school favorites. Please bring your toddler and your vocal talents to join in on the fun.
Families will also have the opportunity to tour the historic house museum filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures from the Bartlett family as well as explore the nature trails filled with native plants, trees and an occasional monkey or swan all at a discounted rate.
Discounted price breakdown is as follows:
Individuals – $10
Senior Citizens – $9
Children 12 & under – Free
For more information contact Linda Schaller at (954) 703-2606 or [email protected].
Saturdays, March 3rd and 17th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be offering two orchid care classes during the month of March. Orchid supplies will be available for purchase at each class and a tour of the orchid greenhouse, lathe house and display house will be given at the end.
The class detail and remaining schedule is as follows:
March 3, 2012, 10am – 12pm – Mounting Orchids, An Alternative to Pots
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 or in landscaping; what do I use to attach the orchid to the mount and how to water after they are mounted will be addressed.
March 17, 2012, 10am – 12pm – Diagnosing Orchid Pests & Diseases
Learn about pests and diseases that harm orchids. From bacterial and fungal rots to insects, such as mealy bugs, thrips and scale. Students will learn how to identify the culprits, what products to use to get rid of them, as well as what to do to avoid them in the future. Orchids may be brought in for diagnosis, but must be placed in plastic bags to prevent contaminating other plants.
The cost of each class is $30.00 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Linda Schaller at [email protected] or (954) 703-2606.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens begins its 2012 Lecture Series Monday, January 9th with an evening lecture from 6pm – 7:30pm. The first of three lectures is “Fort Lauderdale: A Brief History” with author and historian Susan Gillis. The second lecture is scheduled for Monday, February 6th from 10am-11:30am with archaeologist and author Robert Carr on “The History of the Everglades”. The third and final lecture is with poets and authors Rick McKenzie and Roger Reep on Monday, March 5th from 10am-11:30am and is titled “Poems of Animal Consciences”.
The cost is free for members and $5 for non-members.To reserve your seat, please contact Linda Schaller.at 954-703-2606 or [email protected].
Learn the art of painting and calligraphy at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens this season. Two six-week and one four-week workshop will be offered beginning in January. The watercolor workshop begins January 11 and runs every Wednesday through February 15 from 9:30am – 12:30pm with Karen Eskesen. Nia Nakis will be teaching the outdoor acrylic workshop on Thursdays from January 12 through February 16, 9:30am-12:30pm. The calligraphy workshop with Tony Pastucci begins Tuesday, February 7 and runs through February 28 from 9:30am – 11:00am.
“The main house emulates a sense of charm and the surrounding grounds are home to a variety of tropical plants and wildlife native toFlorida” states Bonnet House Fine Artist and watercolorist, Karen Eskesen who returns once again to teach her very popular outdoor painting class.
Class space is limited to 15 students and the cost for each workshop is as follows: Watercolor, $114 for members and $126 for non-members; Acrylic, $114 for members and $126 for non-members; Calligraphy, $64 for members and $80 for non-members. For registration or more information, please contact Linda Schaller at (954) 703-2606 or [email protected].
LXR Luxury Resorts and Ryder Systems, Inc. present Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ 12th Annual Juried Art Exhibit and Fundraiser Friday, February 10, 2012 at 6:00p.m. “Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit” is set to open with a private showing for V.I.P. guests starting at 5:30pm. V.I.P. guests will be treated to champagne and hors d’oeuvres, preview the exhibition, and partake in a rare viewing of the exclusive private living quarters of Evelyn and Frederic Bartlett, Bonnet House’s former owners. The reception opens to members of the public at 6:00 p.m. Lois Schmatz and Kirk Imhof are co-chairing this year’s Impressions opening and Matt Carone will be this year’s juror.
The juried art exhibit showcases artists from throughout the nation and the artists’ personal interpretations of this country’s architecture, nature, or culture. All guests and participating artists are invited to cast votes for their favorite artist in the exhibition. The artist receiving the highest number of votes will receive the People’s Choice Award, awarded that evening. All of the artwork in the Impressions competition will be available for sale with 50% of the proceeds benefiting Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. The Impressions exhibition will be on display from February 10 through April 8, 2012 during Bonnet House regular tour hours.
Additional highlights of the evening will include fine food, fine wine and live entertainment throughout the house presented by 360˚ Catering. Invitations for Impressions will be mailed in January. If you would like to add your name to the mailing list or would like to enter your work to be considered, please call (954) 653-1551 or visit us online at https://bonnethouse.org/impressions/
Help Build a Bridge to the Past!
Bonnet House needs your help to build a bridge to the past. The museum welcomes almost 70,000 visitors each year, most of who enter through our Welcome Center. They then cross a bridge that connects the Welcome Center with the Main House, walking back in time to South Florida of the 1930s and 1940s. The bridge is nearly 25 years old and is nearing the end of its useful life. A local donor has pledged $8,000 to help rebuild the bridge if we can match that $8,000. Please consider a tax-deductible gift of $25 or more to help us reach our goal. Tell your Facebook friends you’ve given and ask them to help too! Every gift gets us that much closer to our goal. Thanks!
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens kicks off its 16th season of the Young Artist Music Series on Thursday, January 26th. We are delighted to offer the Fort Lauderdale community what we consider to be the “best entertainment deal in town!” The first concert of the season will feature a performance by music students from the University of Miami’s Frost Opera Theater. Canapés and wine are served prior to the concert from 7:00-7:30 p.m. The one hour performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and dessert and coffee are served immediately following the performance.
The season continues on February 16th with Florida Atlantic University’s Latin Vocal Ensemble. On March 15th we have performers from Palm Beach Opera, and for our fourth and final performance on April 5th we have Florida Grand Opera’s rising stars.
Individual tickets range from $35 – $45 per performance and series tickets from $120 – $160. Ticket price includes wine, canapés, dessert, and coffee. Come and enjoy an evening under the stars like no other!
Bonnet House offers a special thanks to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale graphic design honors class for designing the Music Series posters each year. Congratulations go to this year’s winner, Gretel Guisado.
What started as community outreach has become one of Bonnet House’s most treasured programs. We are looking forward to this very special 16th anniversary series.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (954) 653-1553 or visit us at www.bonnethouse.org/exhbits&events.
