Special Events & Programs 2016-17 by Bok Tower Gardens

2016-17

Special Events & Programs

Become A Member Enjoy 365 days of unlimited admission with a membership. Affordable membership packages are available with options to include the whole family. Visit boktowergardens.org/membership or call 863.676.1408.

Volunteer With Us Make friends, support the Gardens and receive wonderful benefits. We’re always looking for new, friendly faces to help around the Gardens, in the office, at events, and with educational programs. Visit boktowergardens.org/volunteer or call 863.734.1211.

Weddings & Rentals Bok Tower Gardens offers the ideal setting for wedding ceremonies & receptions, corporate events, and social gatherings. Combined with the beauty of our natural setting, historic charm and efficient amenities, we have the perfect space for your next event. Visit boktowergardens.org/weddings or call 863.734.1214.

Group Tours

Visit boktowergardens.org/groups or call 863.734.1222.

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Let us accommodate your group of 20 or more with amenities and services to make the most of your visit to the Gardens. Our customized packages offer reduced rates and free parking with additional options including Pinewood Estate tours, special events, guided garden walks, dining choices and more!

Bok Tower Gardens’ deep roots in music appreciation, landscape design, architecture, gardening and cultural heritage have guided the creation of programs for the last 87 years. Now, we are proud to present new and exciting events alongside tried and true programs—new formats, new spaces and a new discipline have been added to the Gardens’ calendar of events. With new garden spaces now open and thriving, upcoming programs offer the public opportunities to learn about food preparation, gardening, physical wellness and the culture of our culinary roots. Our community’s interest in healthy living isn’t just a trendy event or hot topic; it is a way of life for so many looking for fresh food options and resources to stay fit.

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October

2016

ART EXHIBITION: Plant Patterns and Portraits: The Art of Redenta Soprano

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Digital Camera School

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and Carolyn Cohen

Cohen and Soprano share their passion for natural forms and drawing from observation in this exhibition, which contains a collection plant portraits rendered in the traditional vein of botanical illustration.

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $100/person; camera not supplied Learn to use your digital camera in this basics of photography course. Master every last button and dial, then practice some essential techniques and learn the fundamentals of composition.

OCT

FRESH BITES: Craft Beer & Cuisine

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $20/person

Food and beverage pairing isn’t just for wine. Join UCF Adjunct Professor Edmund Measom to learn how to identify the specific profile of a variety of beers and what makes good pairing. The class includes small plate samples.

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LUNCH & LEARN:

2016 Proper Pruning

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Pruning landscape trees and shrubs can be difficult to do properly. Horticulture experts from UF/IFAS Extension will teach you when and how to prune common landscape plants for optimum health and appearance.

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Hypertufa Containers 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Olmsted House $25/person; supplies included

Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take home a piece of custom garden art. This workshop will get messy, so come prepared. NOV

Veterans Day Concert 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission will be offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. NOV

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FRESH BITES:

Founder's Room Tours

9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. By invitation only

Brining & Pickling

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $20/person

Designed for those who enjoy preserving fresh vegetables and fruits in natural ways. This class targets those with home gardens. NOV

Time for a Change Meditation Retreat

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $30/person Join Reiki Master and Sound Healer Kristen Tenpenny as she shows us how meditation can be fun and easy! All levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Treat yourself with tastes, sounds, smells, yoga postures, breathing exercises, guided visualization meditation, Q&A, walking meditation, and sound healing. Bring your yoga mat, a journal and pen, and an open mind.

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RESILIENCE FOR A BALANCED LIFE:

Learn How To Be a Willow

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $10/person

Join Kelly Andrews, FSC Assistant Dean of Wellness, to explore stress reduction tips for people on the go. This introductory class will teach you how to track daily energy and emotions, plus provide simple breathing practices shifting your inner state to one of peace and stillness…even in the midst of chaos.

NOV

RESILIENCE FOR A BALANCED LIFE:

Just Breathe

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Alexander Discovery Center $20/person Kelly Andrews, FSC Assistant Dean of Wellness, will lead this two-hour intensive yet restorative yoga-and-breathing workshop designed to teach balance for a more rewarding life. Gentle yoga postures coupled with simple breathing practices will bring your body, mind, spirit and emotions back into balance. Please dress comfortably. NOV

Thanksgiving Day Concert 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

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Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens featuring the Holiday Home Tour "Home for the Holidays"

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $20/adult, $9/child (ages 5-12), includes general admission; $7/member, $6/child member Enjoy a glittering showcase of holiday décor in the 1932 Mediterranean-style mansion with beautiful historical tributes to days long ago. Sponsored in part by Winter Haven Honda, Visit Central Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Winter Walking Guided Tours Mon - Sat at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Volunteer garden guides lead visitors on an hour‑long walking tour sharing information about the winter flora and fauna. HOLIDAY HOME WORKSHOP:

Gingerbread Houses w/ Mrs. Claus

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $40/child (12 and under); includes one chaperone Join us as we explore the tasty side of the holidays! Decorate your own gingerbread house and take a tour of the Holiday Home Tour.

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DEC

1940s HoliDAYS

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate Be sure to see the vintage Model A cars outside, meet historical characters from the 1940s, and catch a few surprise personalities from the past.

December DEC

2016

Longleaf: The Heart of Pine Documentary 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Towering stands of old-growth longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once covered over 90 million acres stretching from southern Virginia to eastern Texas. Today, the total acreage is about two million, with only about two thousand of that considered old growth. Experience the cultural and natural history of the South's ancient primeval forest and how it might still be saved. DEC

Singing Pines: Writing Stories that Sustain Us with Janisse Ray, author

and naturalist

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $125/person; includes lunch Don’t miss this opportunity to study for a full day with distinguished writer Janisse Ray, author of many award-winning books, including Ecology of a Cracker Childhood and The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food. In her workshops, Janisse provides plenty of time for writing interspersed with mini-lectures, brainstorming, handouts, sharing sessions and small-group interactions. You will leave inspired to spend time at your desk, working toward your dream, armed with new ideas and contacts.

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Sunset & Symphony Holiday Concert

6:00 p.m. Great Lawn Advance tickets: $20/adult; $8/child (ages 5‑12) Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Orlando Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon as they perform together during one of Central Florida’s favorite outdoor concerts. Families and friends are encouraged to prepare themed picnics and experience a magical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. DEC

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Holiday Color w/ Plants 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Horticulture experts from UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to incorporate plants into your holiday décor as well as what plants will add a festive flair to your yard during the holiday season. DEC

DEC

75th Anniversary Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Concert 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

Holiday Happy Hour

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $35/person; open to ages 21 and up Join your friends for an early evening tour of Pinewood Estate and enjoy the season with a complimentary drink, light fare and holiday favorites on the piano.

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DEC

COOKING CLASS: Salty Snacks &

Boozy Milkshakes

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $30/person

For those of us who are still kids at heart, learn how to prepare adult versions of classic American snacks.

DEC

Living Succulent Wreaths

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $70/person Spend the morning with Project Blooming founder Linda Worle creating a beautiful succulent wreath. It's easy to mix succulents in an array of types and colors that will last yearround. Workshop includes instruction, basic framework materials, and plants. DEC

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HOLIDAY HOME WORKSHOP:

Founder's Room Tours

9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. By invitation only

Gingerbread Houses w/ Mrs. Claus

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $40/child (12 and under); includes one chaperone Decorate a gingerbread house and take a tour of the Holiday Home Tour. Each participant will receive their own gingerbread house to decorate and storybook to take home, which will be read by our special guest, Mrs. Claus.

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CELEBRATED CHEF SERIES:

Three Authors and a Rancher 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $55/person

Field to Feast: Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs, and Artisans authors Pam Brandon, Katie Farm and Heather McPherson along with members of the Lightsey Cattle family will cook, entertain with stories, and serve small bites of everything from rib-eye hot off the grill to delicious olive oil cake. Each guest will receive a signed copy of Field to Feast ($29.95 value). DEC

Carillon & Chorale Concert

featuring Harrison School for the Arts 7:30 p.m. Singing Tower $10/adult; $5/child; includes general admission Experience the sounds of the carillon with live choir under the light of an evening of stars. Visit Pinewood Estate for a special nighttime tour complete with hot chocolate and cookies. Last tour admission at 7 p.m. Enjoy shopping in the gift shop for holiday gifts or dine in the Blue Palmetto Café before the concert.

DEC

Christmas Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

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New Year's Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

LUNCH & LEARN: Growing & Cooking with Common Herbs

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Learn how to grow herbs in Central Florida and how to use them in the kitchen! UF/IFAS Extension experts will teach you what herbs to grow each season and provide some tips and tricks for preserving and preparing foods. A food demonstration will incorporate herbs into a healthy, easy-to-prepare dish.

JAN

Yoga Kick-off Saturday 9:30 a.m. Oval Lawn $10/person

This weekend event kicks off several weeks of yoga programming and will serve as an introduction to the program and instructor Tracy Wynter. Experience the healing power of yoga surrounded in the serenity of the gardens. JAN

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Peak Bloom Guided Tours

Mon - Sat at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Volunteer garden guides lead visitors on an hour‑long walking tour sharing information about the spring blooms and foliage.

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Edward Bok Memorial Concert 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

Weekly Yoga Classes

Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Oval Lawn $10/class; $32/four classes; $60/eight classes Join instructor Tracy Wynter for an all level series of 60-minutes Yoga classes in the gardens. Classes begins with a brief centering and evolve into a flow of movement and meditation. Comfortable outdoor dress recommended. Bring your own exercise mat and personal medical emergency supplies.

JAN

Bok After Dark

featuring a Moonlight Carillon Concert 7:30 p.m. Singing Tower $5/person; free for members As the sun sets across Iron Mountain, discover the magic of the Gardens after dark! Like the stars, our flowers will begin to twinkle as the moon rises, little creatures start their evening serenade and lit pathways will show you the way to the Singing Tower for a live special twilight carillon concert. Before the concert begins at 7:30 p.m., the Blue Palmetto Café will feature fresh cuisine and live music on the terrace.

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Dog Day of Winter

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $5/canine, no member discount; 50% of proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Polk County Dog admission includes a doggie gift bag. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must dispose of pet waste. All dogs are welcome to visit, but must get along well with others. Sponsored by Veterinary Healthcare Associates.

JAN

FLORIDA GARDENING SERIES:

Fruits for Central Florida 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $20/person

In this class you will learn essential techniques for growing fruit naturally and successfully. We will also cover many of the fantastic fruits that grow here, from Avocados to Jaboticabas to Paw Paws. A two-hour class featuring a presentation and a garden walk looking at some of the fruits in our Edible Garden with Director of Horticulture Greg Kramer. JAN

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower ART EXHIBITION:

Wish You Were Here

by Douglas David Visitor Center

Douglas has been painting full time for over 20 years, capturing the natural beauty of landscapes, seascapes, city life and still lifes throughout the United States and Europe. Along the way, he has connected and built relationships with people across the country – through the timeless beauty of art. His work includes oil on canvas using an Impressionistic approach with a signature style that uses a soothing and harmonious blend of colors, with brushwork that’s fluid and spontaneous.

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Douglas David "Wish You Were Here"

MEET THE ARTIST:

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visitor Center $15/person

Meet Douglas David at a special reception celebrating his exhibit in the Visitor Center.

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Landscape Oil Painting Workshop with Douglas David 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Olmsted House $225/person Master artist Douglas David will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to landscape painting. Painting out-of-doors, en plein air will be a major focus of the study after the basics are covered. Discussions and lectures on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, developing atmospheric distance and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished. The instructor offers a "basic art supply kit" (while supplies last) which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette, canvas panels and medium. The kit is $150 and needs to be reserved when making class registration.

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FRESH BITES: Frittata & Strata

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $15/person

Flavorful and savory breakfast or brunch ideas using garden fresh herbs. Sampling includes sausage balls, breakfast breads and fancy fruit. JAN

MUSIC AT PINEWOOD:

Ashley Liberty & Daniel Strange 4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $25/concert; $85/series

Violinist Ashley Liberty and Pianist Daniel Strange will perform a concert of exquisite gems for violin and piano. The program will include original compositions as well as classical and jazz pieces, with a number of the couple's favorite romantic selections.

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Garden Watercolor Club

Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Olmsted House $200/person Less formal than watercolor classes, Instructor Owen Jolly will lead the group through demonstrations, en plein air and self-directed activities. For intermediate and advanced students, participants will learn and explore painting techniques, drawing skills and how to harness your creativity during the spring club meetings. Club will meet on Thursdays in the Olmsted House.

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LUNCH & LEARN:

Growing with Hydroponics 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Are you interested in growing plants without soil? Do you have limited space? Hydroponics may be the answer! Horticulture experts from UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to use hydroponic systems to grow plants in your backyard. FEB

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Tower Key Society Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Magnolia Room By invitation only

Members with 20 or more years of membership are invited to a special breakfast, a private vieiwing of rarely-seen archival items, and an opportunity to be among the first to cross the moat around the Singing Tower.

Founder's Day Weekend Celebration Crossing the Moat: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Singing Tower

The historic iron Yellin gates will be open for visitors to cross the moat. Guided tours of the Singing Tower exterior highlighting its history, artistry, architecture and construction, followed by a half-hour carillon concert and historical display.

FEB

Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted Legacy

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $20/person

Join us for a special afternoon exploring the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted. The afternoon begins with a tour of historic Bok Tower Gardens and continues with a viewing of the PBS film Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America, and a deeper dive with historian, writer and producer Laurence Cotton, followed by cocktails in the Gardens. included with admission unless noted

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Bok After Dark

featuring a Moonlight Carillon Concert 7:30 p.m. Singing Tower $5/person; free for members As the sun sets across Iron Mountain, discover the magic of the Gardens after dark! Before the concert begins at 7:30 p.m., the Blue Palmetto Café will feature fresh cuisine and live music on the terrace.

FEB

Love in Bloom Reunion Celebration 11:00 a.m. By invitation only

Join fellow brides and grooms for this unique reunion celebrating decades of couples who tied the knot in the Gardens. FEB

FRESH BITES:

Grilling with a Twist

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $20/person

Grill like a champion at home with unexpected ingredient choices such as fruits and desserts. FEB

Valentine's Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

FEB

Bella Italia:

Valentine's Dinner at Pinewood Estate 7:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $225/couple Bring your loved one for a charming evening decorated in vintage elegance with acoustic guitar music at historic Pinewood Estate. Full course dinner, cocktails and romance included. Space is limited; reservations required.

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SUSTAINER MEMBERS AND ABOVE:

Founder's Room Tours

9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. By invitation only

FEB

Harmony Dark Sky Festival & Star Party w/ special guest Paul Bogard 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Oval Lawn $5/person; free for members

Learn about the night sky with astronomers, meet animals who survive in the dark, and enjoy a special astronomy inspired carillon concert. Darkness not only adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wildness, but is important to the health of wildlife. As most of the world is faced with the effects of artificial light pollution, the Dark Sky Festival aims to educate citizens about the importance and magic of natural darkness. Learn how you can make the darkness enjoyable and safe for all Earth’s inhabitants. Sponsored in part by Harmony Institute and Harmony on Lake Eloise. FEB

Presidents Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

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Digital Camera School

MUSIC AT PINEWOOD:

4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $25/concert; $85/series

Jonathan Reed

Soloist Jonathon Reed will perform romantic character pieces from Brahms to Copland, then explore major works by Liszt, Mendelssohn, and the Brazilian composer Alberto Ginastera. This concert is a musical feast for all fine art aficionados.

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LUNCH & LEARN:

Hummingbirds

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

From their beauty to their skills, Reinier Munguia will share his experiences with hummingbirds from the Caribbean, Central and South America.

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MAR

Meet the Artist: Barbara Stone Polar Bears on Vacation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center Join artist Barbara Stone for a talk about the theme of her upcoming art exhibit. She will explain the significance of symbols and experiences that we encounter in nature and how they might help us better understand ourselves.

MAR

Storytelling Circle with Barbara Stone

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $15/person Begin with a brief talk about types and structure of story. You may then volunteer to share your personal tales related to prompts. No preparation or previous experience is necessary. Expect to leave the circle with a peaceful heart and a smile.

MAR

Storytelling Workshop

Workshop with Barbara Stone 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $70/person Use various sites within Bok Tower Gardens as inspiration and as opportunities for reflection. You will craft personal narratives to share stories that have shaped your lives. With Barbara’s suggestions for effective telling and respectful listening, small groups will explore their lives through story. Identify and reconnect to the personal experiences that have shaped your life, using Bok Tower Gardens as a springboard. included with admission unless noted

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23rd International Carillon Festival

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Celebrating 88 years of musical inspiration, Bok Tower Gardens presents the 23rd International Carillon Festival. To celebrate the beauty, music and distinctive value of the carillon tower, these events and programs will engage the public in scheduled, yet casual musical exploration. World-renowned carillonneurs will perform daily concerts at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Visitors will hear popular and well-known pieces from important American composers, new compositions, world premieres and classical masterpieces.

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Hidden Garden Melodies

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Café Terrace

Enjoy internationally-inspired, impromptu live music on the Café Terrace.

Sunset Mix & Mingle Carillon Concert ICF:

6:00 p.m. Singing Tower, Outdoor Kitchen Concert: $10/person; free for members Concert & Reception: $35/person; $25/member Celebrate one of the most unique musical experiences with an evening concert plus an optional cocktail reception to follow in the Outdoor Kitchen where you can meet the artists.

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ICF:

Singing Tower Exterior Tour

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Singing Tower

Bring a picnic lunch to attend exterior guided tours of the Singing Tower highlighting its history, artistry, architecture and construction, followed by a half-hour carillon concert and a special historical artifacts display.

MAR

Goldfish Carillon Children's Concert

ICF:

10:00 a.m. Singing Tower $5/student

Children are invited to experience a musical presentation of interactive carillon music, meet the artists, learn about the Singing Tower and enjoy light healthy snacks. MAR

Moonlight Mix and Mingle Carillon Concert ICF:

7:30 p.m. Singing Tower, Pinewood Estate Concert: $10/person; free for members Concert & Reception: $35/person; $25/member Spend an evening beneath the live oaks as carillon melodies float down from the Singing Tower and the moon beams illuminate the Singing Tower. A cocktail reception will follow at Pinewood Estate where you can meet the artists. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

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Hidden Garden Melodies

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Café Terrace

Enjoy internationally-inspired, impromptu live music on the Café Terrace.

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MAR

Watercolor Workshop inspired by the Gardens with Cathy Futral

9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center $75/person; breakfast, lunch, supplies included Beginner and intermediate artists will have an intense workshop experience with master watercolor artist Cathy Futral making landscape and floral studies during the morning painting session after demonstrations of color mixing and layer processes. During the afternoon session, participants will have a chance to paint en plein air in the garden or from photos of the Gardens. MAR

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St. Patrick's Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

Family Camping Adventure

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. Olmsted/C.E.C. Camping Area $25/person (ages 5 and up); no member discount A unique opportunity to camp out in the Gardens and explore nature. Activities include guided walks, campfire, star-gazing, lawn games, and more! Or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Gardens. Dinner and breakfast are cooked for you. Bring your own tent and sleeping bags. An additional supply list will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Sells out quickly!

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MUSIC AT PINEWOOD:

Derek Menchan & guests 4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate $25/concert; $85/series

Dr. Carl Cranmer on piano and Derek Menchan on cello comprise The Vox Populi Players performing "The Left-Handed Path: A Cello and Piano Experience."

MAR

CELEBRATED CHEF SERIES:

Sippin' & Suppin' Under the Stars

with the Vixen of Vintage, Chef Emily Ellyn 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $150/person Share an entertaining evening with Retro Rad Chef Emily Ellyn, as she demonstrates her modern remix on classic dishes with featured ingredients from the Edible Garden. MAR

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SUSTAINER MEMBERS AND ABOVE:

Founder's Room Tours

9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. By invitation only CELEBRATED CHEF SERIES:

Preserving through the Seasons with Chef Emily Ellyn

11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $15/person Join Chef Emily Ellyn as she reveals a world of limitless flavor combinations using fresh ideas that bring homemade preserves to life. included with admission unless noted

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Hypertufa Containers 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Olmsted House $25/person

Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take home a piece of art that is sure to be the highlight of your garden! This workshop will get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes. $25 per participant includes supplies. Reservations required. MAR

CELEBRATED CHEF SERIES: Kids in the

Kitchen: Learning Tomato Wisdom

with Chef Emily Ellyn

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Kitchen $25/child (ages 6-10); includes one chaperone Enjoy a culinary tour of the new Edible Garden and overview of how to grow tomatoes. Live Cooking Demo and lunchtime reading of Tomato Wisdom with Emily Ellyn! Lunch is included, as well as a copy of Tomato Wisdom, a children’s book that teaches tolerance and acceptance through the varieties and imperfections found in the garden.

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April

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FRESH BITES:

Fermentation Festival

Outdoor Kitchen $10/session; $25/all three

Probiotic tea: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Spend the morning with brewers from Mother Kombucha learning about the benefits of Kombucha, a living, probiotic tea that has long been associated with wellness and vitality. You will also get to sample various flavors of this sparkling, refreshing beverage that is a little sweet and a little tart, often compared to apple cider. Chevre: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Maria and Tony Iannucci with AM Acres of Lake Wales will be demonstrating how to make Chevre, a soft goat milk cheese that is made with cultures and takes about 3 days to produce. Participants will be able to see the cheese in different stages and sample a variety of spiced Chevre. Beer: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Explore the science behind how your beer is made with University of Central Florida Adjunct Professor Edmund Measom. Ed will talk about the beer making process, the ingredients that determine the various colors, aromas, and flavors of beer and the difference between ales, lagers, and ciders. Samples will be available.

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Learning to Respect the Flowers We Love

LUNCH & LEARN:

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alexander Discovery Center RSVP required

Different flowers present unique colors, shapes and fragrances to attract insects to carry pollen from flower to flower. Learn how the beauty of plants take a functional, active role orchestrating the process of pollination. Join Archbold Biological Station's Senior Research Biologist Mark Deyrup in a program that explores the nature of some familiar flowers. APR

Bok After Dark

featuring a Moonlight Carillon Concert 7:30 p.m. $5/person; free for members As the sun sets across Iron Mountain, discover the magic of the Gardens after dark! Like the stars, our flowers will begin to twinkle as the moon rises, little creatures start their evening serenade and lit pathways will show you the way to the Singing Tower for a live special twilight carillon concert. Before the concert begins at 7:30 p.m., the Blue Palmetto Café will feature fresh cuisine and live music on the terrace.

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ART EXHIBITION: Polar Bears on Vacation by Barbara Stone

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Barbara Stone has exclusively used the image of polar bears as a personal symbol in her artwork since 1979. Her research has taken her to Canada's Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Alaska to study the yearly migration of polar bears. A self-taught artist, Barbara has developed a unique style of incorporating colored pencil with watercolor in her paintings. She has explored many media with the polar bear image, including fabric design for Japanese kimonos, porcelain sculpture, water color paintings, wooden furniture forms, pen and ink and pencil drawings, and serigraph and lithograph prints.

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Easter Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. Singing Tower Free admission until 8:00 a.m.

Easter morning worshipers will be offered complimentary admission to experience the Gardens' own sunrise service with a full choir, brass ensemble, live carillon performances, and an inspirational Easter message delivered by local clergy. A buffet breakfast will be served in the Blue Palmetto Café following the service, for an additional fee.

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Carillon Classic 5K Run/Walk 7:30 a.m. $25/person

The sounds of the carillon will fill the air as runners traverse the trail-like course with challenging terrain of hills and mulch. Runners will conquer Iron Mountain during this 3.2‑mile run. APR

MUSIC AT PINEWOOD:

Art Songs & French Arias

with Geert D'hollander and guests 4:00 p.m. Pinewood Estate Art Songs & French Arias features vocalists Katie Lippert and Carrie Blackburn accompanied Geert D'hollander on piano. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the Gardens’ carillonneur on piano.

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National Public Gardens Day free admission with voucher

Occurring annually on the Friday before Mother's Day, National Public Gardens Day is a day to promote awareness of botanic gardens, arboreta, zoos, historic gardens, or any of North America's public gardens. Voucher available early spring from publicgardensday.org or boktowergardens.org. MAY

Mother's Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

Free admission will be offered to all mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Families are encouraged to give the living bouquet of landscape gardens created by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to the special mothers in their lives. Don’t forget to pick up flowers for Mom at the plant sale! MAY

Armed Forces Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission will be offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. MAY

Memorial Day Concerts 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Singing Tower

A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission will be offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. Information, dates, prices, and locations provided in this guide are subject to change without notice.

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Events and programs listed are included in Gardens admission unless noted otherwise. Members receive a 10% discount unless noted otherwise.

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