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Dec 07
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Holiday Magic Evening Experiences

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Celebrate Five Nights of Holiday Magic at the Whimsical and Historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens!


• Holiday Magic Soirée • Evening Experiences • Whimsical Wonderland •  Holiday Arrangement Classes

Holiday Magic Evening Experiences: Wednesday, December 7 through Friday, December 9, 6 pm – 8 pm.  Something exciting every night; from Santa and his elves to Christmas storytelling to strolling carolers, gin and jazz and so much more.

Holiday Magic Sparkling Evening Experiences! The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be lit up and sparkling during this holiday celebration. All the trees, wreaths, and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight and will be for sale. Decide on your favorites as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity.  Live music and libations each night! See the performance schedule and purchase tickets below.

Holiday Magic Evening Experience Tickets:  Pre-registration is required. 
General Admission Adult (includes one drink ticket): $30  Additional beer and wine will be available for $5 each.
Ages 13 – 17: $15
Ages 6 – 12: $5
Ages 5 & under: Free
All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable

Evening Experience performance schedule is as follows:
TBD

Previous Sponsors: Alexander Event Catering, Victoria Park Flower Studio, Josh Cellars, Redemption Whiskey, Gray Whale Gin, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Dr. D.J. Paulish Entertainment, Christmas Central, J.M. Design Lighting & Fabric, Jose & Mary Copeland Gonzalez, Joe & Nora Dyke, Barbara and George Petrello, Allan R. Rexinger & John R. Davis, Sondra St. Martin, Alice W. Smith, Mowry Spencer and John Newton, George Castleman and Yoshihiko Shigenari, Bill Hines, Ted & Kathy Drum, Jenna McManus, Woodham-Ellis Charitable Trust at Our-Fund, Maxine Streeter, William Brown & Michael Scott, John Knox Village, Diana & Ralph Rau, Truist, Theo and Connie Folz, Judith H. Maus, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Costantino, Lamar Fisher Broward County Commissioner, Stephen Draft and Allen Peterson.

Holiday Magic Soirée: Friday, December 2, 2022, 7 pm – 10 pm.
Come celebrate the kick-off of a five-day holiday celebration with our Holiday Magic Soirée at Bonnet House.  Includes a Fully Catered Affair by Alexander Event Catering, Full Bar, Photo Booth, and Festive Holiday Music. Featuring fantastical characters brought to life from the new book POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance™.
Click here to learn more and purchase tickets to the Soirée.

Holiday Magic Whimsical Wonderland: Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
An evening for the entire family. Join the Bonnet House for a Wonderland of live entertainment, scavenger hunt, interactive activities, and plenty of opportunities to capture holiday family portraits. Featuring fantastical characters brought to life from the new book POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance™. 
Click here to learn more and purchase tickets to Whimsical Wonderland.

Holiday Arrangement Class with Victoria Park Flower Studio: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 5 pm – 6 pm, or Thursday, December 8, 2021, 5 pm -6 pm.
Join Victoria Park Flower Studio for a class on creating holiday floral arrangements on the Bonnet House Veranda.
Click here to learn more and register for the Holiday Arrangement Classes.

 

 

Dec 03
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Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland

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An evening for families! Join us for a Wonderland of live entertainment, scavenger hunt, letter to Santa, book reading and plenty of opportunities to capture your holiday family portraits.
Featuring fantastical characters brought to life from the new book Destined to become a Christmas Classic and new Holiday Tradition. Written by Broadway Director and Cirque Dreams Founder, Neil Goldberg.

Experience Bonnet House’s magical holiday event, Holiday Magic.

The house and grounds are lit up and sparkling during this five-day holiday celebration. All of the trees, wreaths, and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight and for sale. Decide on your favorites as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity.

We will be offering holiday cheer during each evening tour which will include general admission to the house and one drink ticket. Self guided house tours: 5:30pm – 8:00pm.

Whimsical Wonderland Tickets: Pre-registration is required. If tickets are available, an additional $5 at the door.
General Admission Adult (includes one drink ticket): $30
Ages 13 – 17: $15
Ages 6 – 12: $5
Ages 5 & under: Free
All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable

Scavenger Hunt throughout the house and letters to Santa: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Photos with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance™:  5:30 pm
Broward Center Spotlights performance: 6:15 pm
Santa rides in on a Firetruck: 6:30 pm
Book reading with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance™: 7:00 pm
Broward Center Spotlights performance: 7:15 pm

Interested in attending the Soirée and Evening Experiences?  Become a sponsor for $500 and receive two tickets to the Soirée and two tickets to the Evening Experience of your choice.  For sponsorship information, please email [email protected]

Previously Sponsored by:  Alexander Event Catering, Victoria Park Flower Studio, Josh Cellars, Redemption Whiskey, Gray Whale Gin, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Dr. D.J. Paulish Entertainment, Christmas Central, J.M. Design Lighting & Fabric, Jose & Mary Copeland Gonzalez, Joe & Nora Dyke, Barbara and George Petrello, Allan R. Rexinger & John R. Davis, Sondra St. Martin, Alice W. Smith, Mowry Spencer and John Newton, George Castleman and Yoshihiko Shigenari, Bill Hines, Ted & Kathy Drum, Jenna McManus, Woodham-Ellis Charitable Trust at Our-Fund, Maxine Streeter, William Brown & Michael Scott, John Knox Village, Diana & Ralph Rau, Truist, Theo and Connie Folz, Judith H. Maus, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Costantino, Lamar Fisher Broward County Commissioner, Stephen Draft and Allen Peterson.


 

 

Mar 10
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Concerts Under the Stars

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Presented by The Haller Foundation.

Featuring Crescendo Amelia Quintet.

Experience live performances on the beautiful Bonnet House Estate with wine & cheese included. These magical evenings take place January through April on Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm.

Enjoy Great American Songbook standards with the Crescendo Ameila Quintet.

Sweet music, balmy starlit nights, and the setting of Bonnet House combine for a truly unique experience. The concert takes place on our lovely tent-covered veranda with seating provided. Rain or shine.

Parking lot opens at 6:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Wine & cheese service 6:30pm – 7:00pm. Concert 7:00pm – 8:00pm.

Concerts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

General Seating (Rows 16 – 32): $45 members / $50 non-members.  Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. SOLD OUT

Premium Seating (Rows 9 – 15): $50 members / $55 non-members.  Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. SOLD OUT

VIP Seating (Rows 1 – 8): $80 members / $85 non-members (includes complimentary wine service at your seat prior to the concert).  Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. SOLD OUT

Tickets are an additional $5 at the door.  For more ticket information please call (954) 703-2614 or email [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Darla L. Stanton at (954) 653-1557 or [email protected]

Presented by: The Haller Foundation

 

 

Sponsored by: John Knox Village, Josh Cellars Wine, Redemption Rye Whiskey, Gray Whale Gin, Mowry Spencer and John Newton, Allan Rexinger and John Davis, Connie and Theo Folz, James Harper and Don Oravec, The Planck/Pastucci Fund, Beverly Lobdell, Bill Hines, Judy Joseph and Mark Greenberg, Patty and Miles McGrane, Laurene McKillop and Dave Splitt, George Castleman and Yoshihiko Shigenari, Denis and Susan McQuillen, Stephen Thayer and Howard Terry, Seva Learning.

Feb 07
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Live Classical Music In Fort Lauderdale: Outdoor Concert At Bonnet House

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In order to kick off 2020 and our 100th anniversary, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens has been hosting its annual event series, Concerts Under The Stars. This concert series has always been extremely popular, as we offer an incredibly unique opportunity to enjoy live classical music in an outdoor setting on our beautiful historic estate. These events continue through March featuring Lynn University’s String Quartet performing a broad and diverse range of repertoire that mixes contemporary music with the traditional.

Classical music has been an important part of Fort Lauderdale’s community. Evelyn and Frederic Bartlett would have surely enjoyed listening to classical music frequently when they lived in the estate. While it is not difficult to find live classical music in Fort Lauderdale, Bonnet House is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy an outdoor concert at our historic estate.

Lynn University’s String Quartet is a very popular local group, performing on March 12th at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens as part of our Concerts Under The Stars series. Guests can enjoy sipping craft cocktails, including old fashions, and wine on the veranda while they listen to lovely music. A wide selection of cheese will also be available to anyone who might be hungry.

On the evening of the event, our parking lot will open at 6:00pm, and the doors will open at 6:30pm. Signature cocktails, as well as wine and cheese services will then be available from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. The concert will follow from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. There are three seating options available to our guests. General seating (rows 18-32) is available for $45.00 for non-members and $40 for members. We are also offering Premium seating (rows 9-17) for $55 for nonmembers and $50 for members. VIP seating will also be available (rows 1-8) for $85 for nonmembers and $80 for members. Tickets are available at the door, but they will be sold with a $5 additional charge.

We hope that you join us for our Concerts Under The Stars series. We are confident that this experience will delight guests of all ages and backgrounds. If you are interested in attending this event, or learning more, click here!

Feb 07
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Live Opera In Fort Lauderdale: Outdoor Concert At Bonnet House

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Here at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, we are passionate about local arts of all kinds, especially of the musical variety. We work hard to provide opportunities for our guests to experience a diverse array of musical stylings throughout the year. Because of this passion, Bonnett House will once again host our popular event series, Concerts Under The Stars. This February, our series will feature performers from the University of Miami Frost Opera Theatre . These students will perform a broad array of programming that will be sure to delight everyone in attendance!

The Fort Lauderdale community has a rich cultural background, with exceptional talent around every corner. It may surprise you to know, however, that Opera is actually among one of the most popular types of musical entertainment that can be enjoyed in South Florida. While there are many ways to hear live opera in Fort Lauderdale, Bonnet House’s Concert Under The Stars series will offer a fun opportunity to experience this beautiful genre of music in a unique setting.

On Thursday, February 13th, Bonnet House’s Concerts Under The Stars series will continue with a live outdoor performance by the Opera singers at UM Frost Opera Theatre. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live performances on the beautiful Bonnet House tent-covered veranda with signature cocktails, wine and cheese. The Frost Opera Theater  performances will reflect a broad range of programming in the twenty-first century, from Baroque opera to the most classic works of our time.

On the evening of the event, our parking lot will open at 6:00pm, and the doors will open at 6:30pm. Signature cocktails, as well as wine and cheese services will then be available from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. The concert will follow from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. There are three seating options available to our guests. General seating (rows 18-32) is available for $45.00 for non-members and $40 for members. We are also offering Premium seating (rows 9-17) for $55 for nonmembers and $50 for members. VIP seating will also be available (rows 1-8) for $85 for nonmembers and $80 for members. Tickets are available at the door, but they will be sold with a $5 additional charge.

Sweet, balmy starlit nights, and the setting of Bonnet House combine for a truly unique experience. We are confident that this concert will leave our guests feeling delighted and inspired by these beautiful artistic and cultural expressions. If you are interested in attending this event, or learning more, click here!

Mar 28
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The Veranda Sessions

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens invites you to “The Veranda Sessions” a raw, creative musical experience on the Bonnet House Veranda.  The last of two sessions features New York’s Avant garde jazz trio the Daniel Bennett Group on Thursday, March 28th.  Click here to watch a video of the Daniel Bennett Group.

Parking lot opens at 6:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Wine & Redemption Whiskey Service 6:30-7:00pm. Concert begins at 7:00pm. 

$30 (Wine, Beer & Redemption Whiskey samples included).  Ticket sales are final and non-refundable

Feb 07
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The Veranda Sessions

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens invites you to “The Veranda Sessions” a raw, creative musical experience on the Bonnet House Veranda.  The first of two sessions features South Florida’s very own SOSOS with a folky, Americana sound on Thursday, February 7th followed by New York’s Avant garde jazz trio the Daniel Bennett Group on Thursday, March 28th.  Click here to view a video of the SOSOS.

Parking lot opens at 6:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7:00pm. 

$30  (Wine, Beer & Redemption Whiskey samples included).  Ticket sales are final and non-refundable
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Nov 14
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Concerts Under the Stars Opens January 23

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens kicks off its 18th season of the Young Artist Music on Thursday, January 23rd at 7pm with a performance by the University of Miami’s Frost Opera Theater. We are delighted to offer the Fort Lauderdale community what we consider to be the ‘best deal in town’. Wine, dessert and coffee are donated by Whole Foods Market this year and are included in the price.

The season continues on February 13th with Florida Atlantic University Latin Vocal Ensemble. On March 13th we have Lynn University String Quartet and for our fourth and final performance on April 10th we have Florida Grand Opera’s rising stars.

 Individual tickets range from $35 – $45 per performance and series tickets from $120 – $160, everyone can enjoy an evening under the stars like no other Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale graphic design honors class designs our posters each year with this year’s winner being Paul Tran.

 What started as community outreach has become one of our most treasured programs. We are looking forward to this very special 18th anniversary series.

Concerts in Fort Lauderdale

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (954) 703-2614 or visit us at www.bonnethouse.org/exhbits&events.

 

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