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Dec 06
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Holiday Magic Soiree

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Never has Bonnet House sparkled like this!

All of the trees, wreaths and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight and For Sale.

Holiday Magic is an annual week-long event starting with this sensational soiree!  It will all start December 6, 2019 and last through December 13, 2019 with a team of designers decorating trees, wreaths and centerpieces that will adorn Bonnet House and be on sale throughout the week.   The festivities begin Friday, December 6th and include a fully catered affair, live entertainment, full bar and holiday music.

Last year this celebration was a tremendous success with a sellout crowd of 500 people. As part of Holiday Magic, Bonnet House will also be open for self-guided tours at night from December 6th to 13th with something exciting each evening for adults and kids alike, from Santa and his elves, to strolling carolers, to Christmas story telling and much more.

Last year Holiday Soiree Tickets Sold Out. Be sure to buy yours early.  Tickets will go on sale in October. 
$75 Soiree (6:30-9:30pm).

$125 Soiree and VIP Reception (5:30-9:30pm).

Enjoy Live Entertainment Throughout the Week!!

2018 Nightly Schedule was as follows:
Friday, November 30, 6:30 – 9:30pm: Holiday Magic Soiree featuring JaredViolin in the VIP Section and Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre Rockettes on the Veranda.
Saturday, December 1, 6:30-7:10 performance,  7:10-7:30 break, 7:30-8:10 performance: South Florida Pride Jazz Band (Saxophones, trumpets, guitars, keyboard & singers)
Sunday, December 2, 6:30-7:00pm, break from 7-7:15, then 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Broward Center Spotlights, 25 children ages 10-17 singing holiday carols
Monday, December 3, 6:30-7:00pm, break from 7-7:15, then 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Singing Sons
Tuesday, December 4, 6:30-7:00pm, break from 7-7:15, then 7:15pm to 7:45pm: First Presbyterian Children’s Choir
Wednesday, December 5, 6:30-7:00pm, break from 7-7:15, then 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Steel Away – Steel Drums Duo
Thursday, December 6, 6:30-7:00pm, break from 7-7:15, then 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. Holiday Centerpiece Arrangement Class 7pm-8pm.
Friday, December 7, 6:30-7:30pm: The Yuletide Carolers–Victorian costumes, harmonious voices and infectious holiday spirit.  VIP Member Only Event on the Veranda: 6pm-8pm Whiskey & Dark Chocolate Tasting sponsored by Redemption Whiskey & Schakolad Chocolate Factory. Included in $15 Member Admission Rate, must have Membership Card.  Become a member today and enjoy this wonderful VIP event.

Thanks to Holiday Magic 2018 sponsors:
JKV Catering, Christmas Central, Victoria Park Flowers, The Media Lab, Inc., Kelly’s Landing Seafood Restaurant, Platinum Tents, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, William B. O’leary, Jr., Dianna & Ralph Rau, Joe & Nora Dyke, Barbara R. Castell, Barbara Davis, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Costantino, Rudi And Louise Dill, Ted And Kathy Drum, R.S. Ingham, Jeanne Lalli, Judith H. Maus, Allan Rexinger And John Davis, Alice W. Smith, Sondra St. Martin, Richard Sargeant And Peter Genovese, M.D., Elisabeth Bartlett Sturges, Tom Woodham And Wilson Ellis, Maxine K. Streeter, Tourquoise Turtle Boutique, Mowry Spencer & John Newton, The Quail Family, Paula and Joseph Dziminski, George & Barbara Petrello.

Nov 13
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Bonnet House Hosts Evening Tours & Holiday Entertainment

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The week of November 30th – December 7th will surely be an exciting one for Bonnet House! Each day of the week will bring holiday cheer with fun evening events that the whole family can enjoy. Beginning on November 30th with our Holiday Magic Soiree and VIP Reception, the week of Holiday Magic will consist of special evening tours of Bonnet House, live music, visits from Santa and his elves, and much more. We will also have a team of designers decorating trees, wreaths, and centerpieces that will adorn our Museum and be available for purchase throughout the week.

On Friday, November 30th, Holiday Magic will kick off with our Holiday Soiree and exclusive VIP Reception. Enjoy live music, plenty of food and beverages, as well as the first opportunity to purchase any of the holiday displays that catch your eye! Tickets are available, here , or in-person at Bonnet House.

Our evening tours will begin on Saturday, December 1st, and will last through Friday, December 7th. Join us for these special after-hours tours, and experience the beauty that Bonnet House has to offer during the holiday season. Each evening will include something exciting for adults and children alike, from Santa and his elves, to strolling carolers, to specialty lighted grounds, to Christmas storytelling, and much more. Throughout the week of Holiday Magic, guests can also enjoy live performances by South Florida Pride Jazz Band , Broward Center Spotlights, The Singing Sons , First Presbyterian Children’s Choir, Steel Away, Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida , and The Yuletide Carolers.

Tickets to our after-hours tours will be $15 for members, and $20 for non-members, $5 for kids 6-12, and free for children under 6. You can purchase tickets here , or in person at Bonnet House.

These fabulous events would not be possible with our generous sponsors. Thank you to all who have come together to make this year’s Holiday Magic a success! Our 2018 Holiday Magic sponsors include: JKV Catering , Christmas Central , Victoria Park Flowers , The Media Lab, Inc. , Kelly’s Landing Seafood Restaurant , Platinum Tents , Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , William B. O’leary, Dianna & Ralph Rau, Joe & Nora Dyke, Barbara R. Castell, Barbara Davis, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Costantino, Rudi And Louise Dill, Ted And Kathy Drum, R.S. Ingham, Jeanne Lalli, Judith H. Maus, Allan Rexinger And John Davis, Alice W. Smith, Sondra St. Martin, Richard Sargeant And Peter Genovese, M.D., Elisabeth Bartlett Sturges, Tom Woodham And Wilson Ellis, Mowry Spencer & John Newton, The Quail Family, Paula and Joseph Dziminski, George & Barbara Petrello.

This fundraiser is dedicated to the preservation of Bonnet House for generations to come. We hope you and your friends and family will choose to visit Bonnet House during this special time!

Nov 13
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Don’t Miss Our Exclusive Holiday Magic Soiree & VIP Reception

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Now that November has arrived, Holiday Magic is right around the corner! Our second annual fundraising event will kick off on November 30th with a fully catered Soiree and exclusive VIP reception, followed by a week of festivities that will be fun for the whole family.

Although there will be fun holiday celebrations throughout the week, you won’t want to miss our opening night Soiree and VIP Reception. Join us on Friday, November 30th for the opportunity to see Bonnet House sparkle like never before, while enjoying festive holiday music, as well as plenty of food and drinks. For the last few months, Bonnet House has been recruiting designers to create beautiful holiday decorations that will adorn our estate. Guests will be given the first opportunity to purchase any piece that catches their eye. This year, we are offering tickets to our Holiday Soiree (6:30pm – 9:30pm) for $60 per person, and our VIP Reception (5:30pm – 9:30pm) for $100 per person (includes admission to the Holiday Soiree as well).

Attending our exclusive VIP reception is an experience like no other. The evening begins at 5:30pm where you will be invited to enjoy Veuve Clicquot Champagne, full alcohol and seafood bars, and live music by JaredViolin.

The Holiday Soiree begins after the VIP Reception at 6:30pm on our beautiful veranda. As you arrive, you will be kindly greeted with a White Cosmo, followed by a fully catered affair presented by JKV Catering , as well as a full bar. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a live performance by Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre Rockettes. You can experience all this and so much more while viewing the dozens of dazzling holiday displays that will be on display at Bonnet House throughout the week.

Last year was a tremendous success, with a sell-out crowd of 400 in attendance! Tickets for both of these events are on sale now. We will only be selling 100 tickets to the VIP Reception on a first-come-first-serve basis, so be sure to buy your tickets to this fantastic event soon! We can’t wait to see you there!

Oct 09
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Holiday Magic Is Just Around The Corner

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Holiday Magic is coming to Fort Lauderdale once again! As some may already be aware, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be hosting our 2nd annual fundraising event beginning on November 30th, and lasting through December 7th. We will have a team of designers to decorate trees, wreaths and centerpieces that will adorn our Museum and be available for purchase throughout the week.

The festivities will begin on November 30th with a classy, Holiday Soiree on the veranda. Tickets for the Soiree will be $60 each and are on sale now. Last year, this event was a huge success with a sellout crowd of 400 people. Be sure to buy your tickets early so you don’t miss this fabulous event!

This year, we have also included an extraordinary VIP reception that will start one hour before the Soiree in our private Citrus Courtyard. Embrace the elegance of Bonnet House during the holiday season at this gorgeous VIP pre-party. We will only be selling 100 tickets at $100 each on a first come first serve basis to this exclusive event. Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss out!

Throughout the week of Holiday Magic, Bonnet House will be open for self-guided tours in the evening. Each evening will include something exciting for adults and children alike, from Santa and his elves, to strolling carolers, to specially lighted grounds, to Christmas storytelling, and much more. Tickets will be $15 for members, and $20 for non-members, $5 for kids 6-12, and free for children under 6.

This fundraiser is dedicated to the preservation of Bonnet House for generations to come. We hope you and your friends and family will choose to visit Bonnet House during this special time.
To buy tickets, click here!

Aug 23
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Seeking Sponsors And Designers for Holiday Magic Event!

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The summer heat may be at its peak, but we are already gearing up for Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Magic 2018! Preparing for this event means that things are getting busy here at Bonnet House with preparations for our second annual Holiday Magic fundraising event!

Holiday Magic is a major fundraiser dedicated to the preservation of Bonnet House. It all kicks off with a team of designers that will decorate Bonnet House trees, wreaths, and centerpieces that will be available for purchase throughout the week. On November 30th, we’ll kick off the festivities with a classy, Holiday Soiree on the veranda. Then, from December 1-7th, Bonnet House will be open for self-guided tours at night with an exciting surprise each night, from Santa and his elves, to Christmas storytelling, to strolling carolers, and much more!

In order to make this fundraiser a success, we are looking for designers and/or decorators to decorate the Bonnet House trees, wreaths, and centerpieces that will be on sale throughout the event. Designers and decorators will also be able to choose their own unique theme, and color scheme to go along with their piece. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to the preservation of Bonnet House, so we are asking designers and decorators to donate their time, talent, decoration, etc.

Bonnet House will provide high-quality trees at no cost to the designers or decorators. Designers and decorators can choose between decorating a wreath, centerpiece, or tree. All trees will be pre-lit, and stands will be provided as well.

If you’d like to sign up to design a wreath, centerpiece, or tree, the deadline is November 9th, 2018. You can also sign up to be a sponsor of the event. For more information, an entry form and general guidelines can be obtained by clicking here or emailing Dora Worley Livesay, Director of Development at [email protected]

Dec 09
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Holiday Magic Evening Experience

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Never has Bonnet House sparkled like this! All 45 of the trees and wreaths throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight. Decide on your favorites as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity.

House will be open for self-guided tours from 5:30pm – 8:30pm December 9-14 with something exciting every night; from Santa and his elves, to Christmas story telling, to strolling carolers and much more. See schedule below. *Please note that the Annual Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade is on Saturday, December 9th this year. If coming to Bonnet House that night, please check the Winterfest website for traffic detours and bridge closures (Seminole).

Festival of Trees + Holiday Cheer + Sounds of the Season = Light Up Bonnet House

Admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members
$5 for kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6

Nightly entertainment schedule:
*December 9, 5:30-8:30pm: Bonnet House Holiday Music
December 10, 5:30-8:30pm: Larry Roberts on Keyboard playing Holiday Favorites
December 11, 5:30-8:30pm: Larry Roberts on Accordion playing Holiday Favorites
December 12, 5:30-8:30pm: Holiday Music by Byron Lagenfass
December 13, 6:30pm & 7:30pm: Broward Center Spolights, 25 children ages 10-17 singing holiday carols
December 14, 6:30-7:30pm: The Yuletide Carolers–Victorian costumes, harmonious voices and infectious holiday spirit

*Please note that the Annual Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade is on Saturday, December 9th this year. If coming to Bonnet House that night, please check the Winterfest website for traffic detours and bridge closures (Seminole).

Generously sponsored by the Business History Group.

Co-sponsored by: Christmas Central, Victoria Park Flowers, Dianna & Ralph Rau, Barbara R. Castell, Barbara Davis, William Gundlach III & Susan Howell Gundlach, Alice W. Smith, Virginia “Gini” Vyfvinkel, Joseph & Paula Dziminski, AJ & Ellen Anderson, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Costantino, Dr. William M. King & John J. Scheifel, Judith H. Maus, Barbara Wells, TJ and Bob Bedard, Ann & Robert Powell, Ted & Kathy Drum, William O’Leary.

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