Autumn Seasonal Highlights 2013 by Longwood Gardens

AU TU MN Autumn’s Colors September 7–November 24

Autumn’s Colors On view September 7–November 24 The beauty of fall beckons as nature’s colors turn vibrant and the hues of the season emerge. Children delight in the return of our Garden Railway and Pumpkin Playground, and families can experience our Gardens aglow during our ﬁrst lantern celebration. Inside the Conservatory beginning in mid-October, our most challenging horticulture display takes center stage: Chrysanthemum Festival. Find out what it takes to grow these mums into amazing forms—including our Thousand Bloom Mum, the largest in North America. Beyond Beautiful.

Beyond the Garden Gates Days Saturdays, September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 9 & 23, 11 am–3 pm Free with Gardens Admission

Meet the gardeners who bring Autumn’s Colors to life, hear how we steward our land, and ﬁnd out what’s happening during the harvest in our Vegetable Garden. Revel in autumn’s beauty by exploring our outdoor landscapes, and be sure to vote for your favorite plant in our new Trial Garden, too. Please note: Some of our behind-the-scenes experiences have limited availability and may not be fully accessible.

Meet the Experts 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm Learn what goes on behind-the-scenes throughout Autumn’s Colors and Chrysanthemum Festival during these engaging talks in the Ballroom. September 7 Meet Dr. Matt Taylor, Research Coordinator, as he reveals the science behind our new Trial Garden.

October 19 Head Gardener Ed Broadbent shares how our spectacular Flower Garden Walk spring tulip display begins with planting over 100,000 bulbs each fall.

September 21 Join Land Steward Specialist Tom Brightman as he explores the wildlife and natural areas surrounding our Gardens.

November 9 Jim Sutton, Horticulture Display Designer, delves into the inspiration for our Chrysanthemum Festival.

October 5 Senior Gardener Adam Cressman takes you on a harvest journey in the Vegetable Garden. Hear tips on organic gardening and over-wintering.

November 23 Meet Koa Kanamee, Senior Grower, who showcases the exacting work needed to create our stunning Chrysanthemum Festival.

Night of 1,000 Lights Saturday, October 19, 6–9 pm Tickets on sale now

Our Conservatory is all aglow as 1,000 Asian-inspired lanterns float in fountains during our first lantern festival. Make your own lantern to carry during our lantern parade, enjoy special performances, and watch illuminated fountains dance in our Open Air Theatre. The evening culminates with the unveiling of this year’s Thousand Bloom Mum, which glows with golden, yellow blooms for the first time. Come back to see all of the artistry of Chrysanthemum Festival when it opens on October 26. Special Ticket Required $28 Ages 16 & over / $10 Members ages 16 & over $13 Ages 15 & under / $5 Members ages 15 & under Purchase tickets today and learn more at longwoodgardens.org. Tickets limited. Sell out likely.

Chrysanthemum Festival On view October 26–November 24

Chrysanthemum Festival is an extraordinary blend of horticulture and artistry, preserving an ancient Asian art form while showcasing innovative plant-growing techniques. Discover more than 20,000 blooming chrysanthemums nurtured and trained by our horticulture experts, some for more than a year, to resemble clouds, torches, spirals, fans, 13-foot arches, and more. See our most audacious plant of all — the largest Thousand Bloom Mum in North America—which showcases more than 1,100 perfect yellow blooms for the ﬁrst time. A Longwood-grown Thousand Bloom Mum will also debut October 26 at the US Botanic Garden in Washington, DC.

Members-only Moments Holiday Dining Events Member Pre-sale: September 16–19, sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: September 20, sale begins at 10 am Tickets: longwoodgardens.org Thanksgiving Buffet November 28 Seatings are every half hour from 11:30 am–7:30 pm

Enjoy a decadent holiday feast in our elegant Ballroom. $60 ages 12 & over $49 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11 $26 Members ages 5–11 $5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants Breakfast with Santa December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 8:30 & 10 am

Pack your wish-lists for your visit with Santa! Savor a gourmet breakfast buffet at The Terrace. Ticket price includes admission to experience A Longwood Christmas. $42 ages 12 & over $34 Members ages 12 & over $23 ages 5–11 $19 Members ages 5–11 $5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants

An Exclusive Evening with the Waterlilies* A Chimes Tower Member Event September 5, 6:30 pm Location: Conservatory

Join us for a cocktail reception and hear about our stunning Waterlily Display from Curator of Plants Tomasz Anis´ko and Senior Gardener Tim Jennings. Advanced registration is required: Chimes Tower Level Members and their children (or up to 4 grandchildren) ages 18 and under are free. Guests of Chimes Tower Members: $25 Chimes Tower Membership must be active through event date to attend.

An Exclusive Holiday Evening* A Chimes Tower & Rose Arbor Member Event November 22, 6:30 pm Location: Conservatory

Meet Display Designer Jim Sutton and learn about the creative process that brings A Longwood Christmas to life. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.

Members-only Mondays during A Longwood Christmas December 2, 9, 16

Advanced registration is required: Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Level Members and their children (or up to 4 grandchildren) ages 18 and under are free. Guests of Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Members: $25 Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Memberships must be active through event date to attend.

Beat the crowds, bring guests with ease, and save 20% at The Terrace and The GardenShop during exclusive Members-only hours on these Mondays from 5–10 pm. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org

* An Exclusive Evening with the Waterlilies and An Exclusive Holiday Evening events are by invitation only. Register: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000

Save the Dates:

Garden Railway Opens September 7 Join us for our 13th year of the Garden Railway! Five locomotives and more than 45 different engines rumble through the G-scale model train display. The Garden Railway operates during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting, through January 12, 2014.

Autumn Calendar Go Beyond the Garden Gates Beyond the Garden Gates Days Be inspired by the creative vision behind our Chrysanthemum Festival, and learn about our tree care and stewardship programs.

September Trial Garden On View Now–late-September

Saturdays, September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 9 & 23 11 am–3 pm Beyond the Garden Gates Tours Join our expert guides for walking tours showcasing our Main Fountain Garden, Italian Water Garden, Conservatory, and outdoor Gardens during Autumn’s Colors. Visit longwoodgardens.org for a list of program topics and dates.

Waterlily Display On View Now–mid-October

Garden Railway On View Now–January 12, 2014 Earth, Wind, Fire, & Water 9 am–4 pm *

Friday–Sunday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission Tours are not offered on Beyond the Garden Gates Days

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Research Coordinator Matt Taylor 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm

Talks With the Gardeners Meet our gardeners and learn how they cultivate displays, train chrysanthemums into unique forms, and even handcraft Christmas ornaments. Visit longwoodgardens.org for a list of program topics and dates.

An Evening with Victoria 7–10 pm 1 Enjoy a decadent 3–course dinner and dessert reception amid the beauty of our enchanting Waterlily Display.

Tuesday–Thursday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission Insider Tours Get an exclusive look at these amazing spaces: our Production Greenhouse, Open Air Theatre, Main Fountain Garden Pump House, and Italian Water Garden.

Basic Floral Design I Branching Out Lecture Series: Fashioning Fall’s Favorites: Longwood’s Chrysanthemums 2:30 pm

Thursday–Sunday at 11:30 am & 2 pm Members $3, Guests $4 Tours are not offered on Beyond the Garden Gates Days and Fireworks & Fountains Show days Check our website or inquire in the Visitor Center for a detailed listing of programs on the day of your visit. Please note: Some of our behind-the-scenes experiences have limited availability and may not be fully accessible.

Autumn’s Colors On View September 7–November 24

Carillon Concert: Janet Tebbel 3 pm

Intermediate Digital Garden Photography September 9–October 14 * Online class View from the Waterlily Ponds Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am

Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am

Advanced Floral Design I

Weed Identification 9 am–12 pm *

Holiday Dining Events Public Sale: Sale begins 10 am Purchase tickets for holiday dining events: Thanksgiving Buffet & Breakfast with Santa

Professional Gardener Student Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm Tips for Turf Diagnosis: Insect and Disease Management 1–4 pm *

1906 Wine Dinner

Water, Water, Everywhere 9 am–4 pm * Professional Gardener Student Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm

Successful Rain Gardens: Design and Installation 2–part class September 20 & 21 9 am–3 pm*

Featuring Paul Hobbs Winery, Sebastopol, CA

Beginning Bonsai

Floral Fun Visit Italy 10 am–12 pm *

Children’s Literature in Bloom 8:30 am–4 pm 3

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Land Steward Specialist Tom Brightman 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm

i-Got It 9 am–1 pm * Fireworks & Fountains: Rocket Man: Music of Elton John 8:15 pm 1

Dahlia Show 1–6 pm

Carillon Concert: Doug Gefvert 3 pm

Dahlia Show 9 am–6 pm

International Trials Conference 5–part class September 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20 9 am–6 pm *

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am

Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am

Introduction to Ikebana 2–part class September 27, 1–4 pm * September 28, 9 am–4 pm *

Federated Garden Club 1–6 pm

Introduction to Plant Illustration 9–part class September 16, 23, & 30 October 7, 14, & 28 November 4, 11, & 18 9–11:30 am * Holiday Dining Events Member Pre-sale: September 16–19 Sale begins 10 am Purchase tickets in advance for holiday dining events: Thanksgiving Buffet & Breakfast with Santa

Orchids for Beginners Shedding Light on Orchids 1:30–4:30 pm *

Plant Illustration Studio

Federated Garden Club 9 am–6 pm

Pest Identification 9 am–12 pm *

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Plant Disease Identification 1–4 pm * Presto! Pesto 6:30–8:30 pm *

P lant Science: Plant Physiology and Anatomy 6–part class September 30 October 7, 14, 21, & 28 November 4 6:30–8:30 pm *

October 1

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Home School Day Operation Pollination (K–8) and Multiplying Plants (9–12) 10–11:30 am

Senior Day Our Pest Friends Walk, 11–11:30 am Cooking Demonstrations, 11 am & 1 pm Mr. du Pont’s Garden Walk, 11 am, 12, 1, 2, & 3 pm Beau Beau Django Performance, 2 pm

Mixed Up Moss

Inspiring Floral Artistry: Demonstration and Lecture with Marie-Francoise Deprez 1–3 pm *

Immerse Yourself in Plein Air Painting: Watercolor Workshop 3–part class October 3, 4, & 5 8:30 am–4:30 pm *

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am Nooks & Crannies: Photography at the Peirce-du Pont House 6–9:30 pm *

Autumn Flower Dance 9 am–12 pm * Circle of Freedom 1:30–4:30 pm *

Photography After Hours 4–part class October 3, 10, 17, & 24 6–9 pm *

Master class with Marie-Francoise Deprez 9 am–4 pm *

Floral Design Fall Studio 9 am–12 pm *

Have a Ball 12:30–4:30 pm*

Senior Day Our Pest Friends Walk, 11–11:30 am Cooking Demonstrations, 11 am & 1 pm Mr. du Pont’s Garden Walk, 11 am, 12, 1, 2, & 3 pm Beau Django Performance, 2 pm Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Immerse Yourself in Plein Air Painting: Oil Painting Workshop 3–part class October 10, 11, & 12 8:30 am–4:30 pm * Sustainable Landscape and Design Theory 6–part class October 10, 17, 24, & 31 November 7 & 14 4:30–6:30 pm *

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Senior Gardener Adam Cressman 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm

Conifers 6–part class October 9, 16, 23, & 30 November 6 & 13 6:30–8:30 pm *

Children’s Literature in Bloom 8:30 am–4 pm 3 Water Composition 9–11 am * Boy Scout Day 10 am–12 pm Indoor Composting: The Art and Science of Bokashi 1–4 pm *

Interpretations in Colored Pencils Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Organ Concert: Dan Miller 1 pm

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Classical Concert: André Watts 8 pm 2

Moonlight Magic

Champion Trees Tour

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Photographing Fall Splendor

National Mum Society Show 1–6 pm

Floral Fun Visit Russia 10 am–12 pm * Jazz Concert: Cécile McLorin Salvant 8 pm 2

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Branching Out Lecture Series: The Grass is Always Greener: Turfgrass at Longwood 2:30 pm

Classical Concert: The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass 8 pm 2

November 2

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am

Birds of Longwood Tours require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended. Our Pest Friends Walks are led by our Integrated Pest Management staff and offer a glimpse into the world of insects and our pest management strategies. The class you want sold out? E-mail help-ce@longwoodgardens.org or call

Boy Scout Day 9 am–12 pm Ikebana International Exhibit/ Ameriseki Group of the N.A., View Stone Society/ Brandywine Bonsai Society Show 9 am–6 pm

Golden Light 2–8 pm *

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am Lasting Im’press’ions 2–part class October 29 November 12 6:30–8:30 pm *

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Head Gardener Ed Broadbent 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Native Meadows from the Ground Up 9 am–3 pm *

Night of 1,000 Lights 6–9 pm 1

National Mum Society Show 9 am–6 pm Organ Concert: Kevin Freaney 1 pm

Advanced Floral Design II

Children’s Literature in Bloom 8:30 am–4 pm 3

Chrysanthemum Festival On View October 26–November 24

Ikebana International Exhibit / Ameriseki Group of the N.A., View Stone Society/ Brandywine Bonsai Society Show 9 am–6 pm

610.388.5454 to request a copy of our full-year Continuing Education catalog. The Member event you want sold out? Make sure we have your e-mail address at gardenpass@longwoodgardens.org to receive notifications when registration opens. Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely. (Calendar continued)

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Home School Day Landmark (K–8) 10–11:30 am Organ Concert: Peter Richard Conte 8 pm 2

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Display Designer Jim Sutton 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Organ Concert: Ahreum Han 1 pm

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Continuing Education 2014 Course Registration Opens 10 am Today * Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Kids’ Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Application Deadline ** Longwood Graduate Program

Children’s Literature in Bloom 8:30 am–4 pm 3

Beyond the Garden Gates Day 11 am–3 pm Meet the Expert: Senior Grower Koa Kanamee 11 am, 12:30, & 2 pm World Concert: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 8 pm 2

Children’s Literature in Bloom 8:30 am–4 pm 3 Floral Design Certificate Exam 9 am–12 pm *

Birds of Longwood Tour 9–11 am Thanksgiving Reimagined 6–9 pm *

A Longwood Christmas On View November 28–January 12, 2014 Thanksgiving Buffet 11:30 am–7:30 pm 1 Dining

Horticulture

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Performance

Family Fun

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1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 2 Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org 215.893.1999 3 Registration & fee required: wcupa.edu 610.436.2202 * Advanced registration & fee required: ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454 For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online. Members save 10%. ** To apply: longwoodgardens.org *** Free. Advance registration required: gardenpass@longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000 Go Beyond the Garden Gates Purchase tickets for our Summer Barbeque at longwoodgardens.org

You’re Framed! 9 am–12 pm *

Professional Development Opportunity

Floral Fun Visit Morocco 10 am–12 pm *

Prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner reservations available, $42. Make reservations at opentable.com.

An Exclusive Holiday Evening 6:30–8:30 pm *** Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Members are invited to join us for an exclusive evening in our Conservatory with Display Designer Jim Sutton.

Enjoy a complimentary coffee reception at the conclusion of this performance. Branching Out Lecture Series. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000, Members: Free, Guests: $25 School & Youth program. Pre-registration required: longwoodgardens.org Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited

Highlights from Our Gardens Come Play in our Pumpkin Display!

A Tradition of Chrysanthemums

(1) Visit our outdoor Children’s Corner this September and October for some fall fun with pumpkins! Children can pick up and play with hundreds of pumpkins and can also strike a pose by our largest pumpkin in the display, weighing in at more than 800 pounds. Big, small, bumpy, and smooth— there will be all types of pumpkins and gourds on view. Pack your camera, because this display is a picture perfect spot!

(3) Chrysanthemums have been displayed in our conservatory since it first opened in 1921. Since then Longwood Gardens has built one of the largest and oldest chrysanthemum displays in North America. Our collection consists of nearly 200 cultivars representing all 13 chrysanthemum classes recognized by the National Chrysanthemum Society. One of the rarest and most difficult chrysanthemums we grow is our Thousand Bloom. We first began growing chrysanthemums in the Thousand Bloom style in 1994. Our first effort yielded 150–250 blooms. We set out to learn more about growing a Thousand Bloom, including studying the traditional techniques with experts in Japan. Our efforts paid off, as the number of blooms increased each year from 331 in 2007 to 1,339 in 2012. Our horticulture experts spend more than a year preparing for our Chrysanthemum Festival, cultivating 16,000 chrysanthemum plants into artistic shapes and forms. Come see what artistic feat we’ve created this year during Chrysanthemum Festival, October 26–November 24.

Thousand Bloom Mum Travels to United States Botanic Garden (2) For the first time, Longwood Gardens is growing a Thousand Bloom chrysanthemum to take on the road. Beginning October 26, guests of the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) in Washington, DC, can see this rare beauty on display. Our Gardeners have been growing the plant for over a year. It will boast approximately 500–600 perfect white blooms. Longwood staff will travel to USBG with the mum and work with USBG’s team to arrange the blooms, sharing our plant care knowledge. We are pleased to have the opportunity to showcase this audacious plant to a new audience and share our expertise with our colleagues at USBG.

New! Treeware Collection From Our Forest to Your Table Every item in our new Treeware Collection is made from the reclaimed wood of fallen trees from our Gardens. These exclusive serveware accessories are hand-carved by local artisans, Artifaqt. Purchase on-site and online: $89–$179 In limited supply. Members save 10%. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org

Upcoming Branching Out Lecture Series Fashioning Fall’s Favorites: Longwood’s Chrysanthemums with Longwood Gardens Panel of Chrysanthemum Experts September 8, 2:30 pm The Grass is Always Greener: Turfgrass at Longwood with Grounds Division Leader Shawn Kister October 20, 2:30 pm

Free for Members, Member Guests $25 Advanced registration required. Register: longwoodgarden.org 610.388.1000 Lectures are located in the Ballroom and are 1–1½ hours. Space limited.

Student Exhibition Garden On View through End of October The final project of the Professional Gardener students can be graded by all—The Student Exhibition Garden. From developing the landscape concept to final construction, through the maintenance and interpretation of the space, students combine the knowledge gained in their courses and work rotations to execute this “real world” experience on their own. This year, four teams of students transformed their interpretation of the theme “Beyond the Garden Gates” into a landscape, each dramatically different from the other and some incorporating a variety of unusual plants: a monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana, bromeliads, Vriesea odorata and Aechmea ‘Hacienda’, and bird-of-paradise, Strelitzia reginae. The students took an abstract theme and transformed these spaces into beautiful, inviting, and engaging gardens for our guests to enjoy. Senior PG Megan Gardner reflects on the project, “My favorite

part about the Student Exhibition Garden was seeing the end result. You imagine how your garden is going to look, how big your plants will be when they are delivered, and you imagine colors that may or may not be a big part of your design.” The Student Exhibition Garden will be open through the end of October; come and grade them yourself. Learn more about our Professional Gardener Program at longwoodgardens.org.

Education is a Global Goal Education at Longwood Gardens is going global. Students can now visit and learn at our Gardens without leaving their classrooms via Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC). IVC

technology enables our educators to see and speak with students in real time, no matter where they are. During each lesson, students participate in learning activities and virtually travel to different parts of the Gardens see plants up close through a variety of media. We have already connected with 14 different classrooms in the U.S. and Canada during the piloting stage of the program and look forward to teaching our Desert Plant Adaptations and Tropical Plant Adaptations lessons to students around the world beginning in the fall. Lessons are being developed for students in grades 1–6, with plans to reach grades K–12, university students, and beyond!

Our Trial Garden is in Peak Bloom Visit our Trial Garden now through mid-October to see how Longwood’s research team of horticulture experts are experimenting with new plants and testing the limits of old varieties for future use in our brilliant displays. The plants in this Garden will go through our plant evaluation process. Over the course of this season, we will evaluate each variety for height, flower color and size, foliage color and texture, bloom time and duration, as well as insect and disease resistance. Only the top performing plants will be approved for use in our ever-changing displays. This new garden will be a focal point of the 2013 International Trials Conference that Longwood Gardens is hosting September 16–20. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org. Have even more fun in this Garden if you visit us during Beyond the Garden Gates Days & Nights events through October 9 to get a chance to vote for your favorite plant and receive an “I voted” sticker.

Benjamin Sheen Wins First Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition On June 22, Benjamin Sheen, 23, was crowned the winner of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition receiving the Pierre S. du Pont First Prize of $40,000 and a contract with Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists. Sheen, a UK native, is a graduate of Oxford University and recently completed his master’s at the Juilliard School studying with Paul Jacobs. “To have won it is a dream,” said Sheen. The Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition was designed to give the organ world’s best young talents a platform to present their musical artistry. Sheen returns to Longwood for a concert on Friday, May 2, 2014 as part of our 2013–2014 Performance series. Tickets are on sale now at longwoodgardens.org.

Continuing Education Spotlight Nooks & Crannies: Photography at the Peirce-du Pont House October 8, 6–9:30 pm Explore the Peirce-du Pont House and its Conservatory with an eye for the unusual detail. After a brief introduction and the opportunity to hear the history from an “insider,” you’ll work inside and out to photograph the unusual features without the bustling crowds. We will preserve class time for photography and will use an online platform for lively discussion and critique. Conifers 6-part class, October 9–November 13, 6:30–8:30 pm Explore the world of evergreen and deciduous conifer plants, ranging from shrubby dwarfs to towering trees. This course will focus on the major coniferous genera, highlighting identification, growth patterns, and landscape use, including evergreen and deciduous conifers and dwarf/ slow-growing in every coniferous genus.

Lasting Im’press’ions 2-part class, October 29 & November 12, 6:30–8:30 pm Plant collectors all over the world have preserved plants the same way for hundreds of years. Come hear about the purpose and science behind preserving dried plants as herbarium specimens, and create your own beautiful botanical pressing. Advanced registration and fee required: ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5454 For a complete listing of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online and see our Autumn Calendar. Members save 10%. Save the Date: Registration for 2014 Continuing Education Classes Starts November 11 Our new course offerings and catalog will be available this fall. Registration opens November 11 at 10 am.

Performances that Inspire Classical Series

The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass

Jazz Series

Cécile McLorin Salvant Friday, October 18, 8 pm Heralded young jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant is on the cusp of American stardom. In 2010 she won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition and this year released her first album, WomanChild. Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

Classical Series

André Watts Tuesday, October 22, 8 pm One of the world’s most celebrated pianists, André Watts is a beloved superstar and in 2011 he received the National Medal of Arts. His program will include J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, Beethoven’s Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3 and works by Mozart and Liszt. Performance: Exhibition Hall $45 Reserved seating $38 Members

Honoring the 200th Anniversary of Wagner & Verdi’s births Tuesday, October 29, 8 pm The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass is composed of America’s top brass musicians dedicated to bringing the joyous experience of great music to a wide range of audiences. The program will include The Ride of the Valkyries, music from Wagner’s Ring Cycle, and Verdi’s Aida and La Traviata. Performance: Exhibition Hall $35 Reserved seating $30 Members

A World of Music Series

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Peter Richard Conte Honoring the 200th Anniversary of Wagner & Verdi’s births Friday, November 8, 8 pm Peter Richard Conte is Principal Organist of The Longwood Organ and Grand Court Organist of the world famous Wanamaker Organ at the Macy’s department store in Philadelphia. His program will include his own transcriptions for organ of Verdi’s Overture to ‘La Forza del Destino’, Wagner’s Siegfried’s Funeral March, and Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung.

Saturday, November 23, 8 pm The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele players, using instruments bought with loose change, which believes that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on the Ukulele. Going from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, the Orchestra takes us on “a world tour with only hand luggage.” Performance: Exhibition Hall $38 Reserved seating $32 Members

Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved seating $34 Members

Pick 3, Save 10% Build your own concert series and save 10%. This discount can be applied when tickets to three separate performances are purchased in one transaction. Discount applies to performances sold through Ticket Philadelphia only.

Wine & Dine Look for this dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, preperformance dinner, in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $42. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Meet the Artist Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances.

Tickets Unless otherwise noted tickets are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: ticketphiladelphia.org / 215.893.1999.

A Longwood Christmas November 28, 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201C;January 12, 2014

The fruits of the season deck our halls during A Longwood Christmas. Extravagant, fruit-adorned trees towering as high as 18 feet stand throughout our Conservatory. An array of red and green apples ďŹ&#x201A;oat in our Exhibition Hall and seasonal splendor abounds in our Music Room where a holiday tea is set to impress. Stroll our Outdoor Gardens and see colorful lights twinkling in more than 75 trees. Watch illuminated fountains dance to merry music and hear the sounds of the season during daily performances.

Plan For A Longwood Christmas General Admission Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited Admission to A Longwood Christmas is by timed admission ticket only, with tickets issued for a specific date and time. There is no admittance to the Gardens without a timed admission ticket. Purchase in advance as they sell out quickly. Member Reservations Members may visit anytime, but require free reservations after 2 pm on Peak Days. Chimes Tower Members and those included in their Membership Level do not require reservations. Reservations are limited, and sell out is likely. Members Bringing Guests Guests not included in a Membership require a timed admission ticket. We cannot accommodate a Member’s request for tickets if we are sold out. Complimentary Guest Tickets may not be used on Peak Days. on-Peak Days N Mondays through Fridays from November 28–January 12 Excluding December 26–31 Non-Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Crowds are lighter, prices are lower! Adults: $18 Seniors ages 62+: $15 Students with student ID: $8 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free. No reservations required. Peak Days All Saturdays and Sundays from November 28–January 12 and December 26–31 Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Visit late—After 8 pm is great! Adults: $25 Seniors ages 62+: $22 Students with student ID: $11 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free reservations required after 2 pm. Purchase timed admission tickets and make Member reservations at longwoodgardens.org or by calling 610.388.1000.

Gardens Information Gardens Hours September 7, 2013–November 27, 2013 9 am–6 pm November 28, 2013–January 12, 2014 A Longwood Christmas 9 am–10 pm Tickets General Admission / Non-Peak Day Admission Adults: $18 Seniors ages 62+: $15 Students with student ID: $8 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free. No reservations required. Peak Day Admission Adults: $25 Seniors ages 62+: $22 Students with student ID: $11 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free reservations required after 2 pm. Chimes Tower Level Members and guests included in their Membership do not require reservations throughout A Longwood Christmas. Peak & Non-Peak Days during A Longwood Christmas Non-Peak Days Mondays through Fridays from November 28–January 12 Excluding December 26–31 Peak Days All Saturdays and Sundays from November 28–January 12 and December 26–31 Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change.

Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences, open daily: The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients. 1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000. For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted. – Rentals are free for Members, but Member guests will be charged a fee. – Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather. Become a Member Make our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits. Stay Connected

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Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences, open daily:

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Mr. Edward Geary & Ms. Bernadine Geary The Café Mr. Kurt Clawson & Enjoy casual fare made from fresh Ms. Tina Hannagan Mr. Vito Genua & seasonal ingredients. Ms. Maryann Genua Mrs. Caroline Athias & Mr. David Cohen & Mr.Tickets Vance Kershner Mrs. Pinar Cohen1906 Ms. Patricia Giaccio & Mr. Jacob Giaccio Savor this artful, full-service Mr. Gregg Bacchieri & Ms. Rosemary Coletta General Admission / Non-Peak dining experience. Reservations Mrs. Stacey Bacchieri Mr. Demetrius D. Glass & Ms. Sherry Costello & Day Admission Cathy A. Evans made via opentable.com Ms. or by Dr. Adults: Mehdi Balakhani & Mr. Anthony Costello $18 calling 610.388.1000. Mrs. Llyn Balakhani Ms. Christine Glatz & Seniors ages 62+: $15 Mr. William Crawford & Ms. Stephanie Stachoni Students student ID: $8 Mrs. Ruth L. Crawford Mrs. Elizabethwith BarczakSmith & Mr. Joseph SmithFree Children 4 & under: For Your Convenience Mr. Tyler Hajzus & Mr. Regis De Ramel & Dr.many Kathryn Marino Members: Free. No reservations Longwood Gardens covers Ms. Langley Barnes Ms. Tenley Beals required. acres. There are no shuttles Mr. within Thomas Hajzus & Ms. Jane Beadle & Ms. Debra Demarco the Gardens. We’re happyMs. to Patricia offer Hajzus Ms.Peak Beth Day Beadle Admission the & following: Mr. Michael Deptula Ms. Jessica Hall & $25 & Ms. Chandra Nilekani Mr.Adults: Darrell Bench Mr. George Hall Mrs. Evelyn ages Bench62+: $22 Seniors – Non-motorized wheelchairs, Ms. Amy Diehl & Mr. Richard Hayne & Students with student ID: $11 electric scooters, and children’s Mr. Michael Bibbo & Mr. Matthew Diehl Mrs. Margaret Hayne Children 4 & under: Free strollers are available on a firstMrs. Lynn M. Bibbo Hal Dunlap & come basis for a fee. Supply limited, Members: Free reservationsMr. required Mr. Pierre D. Hayward & Ms. Elizabeth Dunlap Mr.after Bendigo Binns & 2 pm. reservations not accepted. Mrs. Martina Hayward Mrs. Jennifer Morgan-Binns Mrs. Frances Edmonds Mohr Dr. Maury Hoberman & Chimes and – Rentals are free for Members, but Mrs. PatriciaTower Bird & Level Members & Mr. Michael Mohr Mrs. Joyce Hoberman Mr.guests David Bird included in their Membership Member guests will be charged a fee. Mr. Thomas English & Mr. Wendell Hopkins & do not require reservationsMrs. throughout Mr. David C. Birdsell III & Janice English Mrs.during Debra Hopkins A Longwood Christmas. – Scooters are not available Mrs. Tanya Birdsell Mrs. Michelle Eppley & snowy, or freezing weather. rainy, Mr. William Hughes & Mr. Robert Eppley Dr. Peak Alex Bodenstab & Non-Peak Days during Mrs. Annette Hughes Longwood Ms. Joyce Falini & Mr.AWilliam BoderoChristmas & Mr. Michael Hynansky & Become a Member Ms. Linda Bodero Dr. Prem Lachman Ms. Ericka Make our world yours—become a Hynansky Non-Peak Days Mrs. Amy Brooks & Mr. Jeremy Feakins Member today. Membership pays Ilaria & Ms. Daniel through Fridays from Mr.Mondays Michael Brooks Dr. Dan Ilaria itself&in two visits. Fiechter November 28–January 12 Ms. Eleuthera C. for Mr.Excluding John R. Bunting & December 26–31Mr. Frederick Fiechter Mr. C. Robert Johnson & Mr. Aaron Barton Ms. Marcia Johnson Mr. David Finley Stay Connected Days Ms.Peak Valerie Burgess & Ms. Edythe Joines & Ms. Caroline Forgason Mr.All William Burgess Saturdays and Sundays from Mr. Ronal Fenstermacher November 28–January 12 and Mrs. Joanne Fratz & Mr. Rob Burnett & Dr. George Kenis & Mr. Charles Fratz 26–31 Ms.December Kathy Roberts Dr. Lisa Kenis Mr. Jeffrey C. Garber & Ms.Visit Louise Burroughs & longwoodgardens.orgMs. for Kimberly more Stephanie A. Garber Join in the conversation &Mrs. “Like” us on P. Kirylyck & Ms. Rachel Vorhauer Mr. Nicholas J. Kirylyck details. Prices and hours are subject Facebook at Ms. Clifford Garris & change. Ms.toAmanda Cabot & Mrs. Jean Krapf & Facebook.com/LongwoodGardens Ms. Clifford Garris Mr. Peter Kjellerup Mr. Robert Krapf Ms. Rita Gasparini & Mrs. Mary-Harding Cist & Phone: 610.388.1000 Mr. Christopher Kuebler & Mr. Ryan Casey Mr. David Cist Website: longwoodgardens.org Mrs. Dolores Kuebler

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Mr. Art Aranilla & 9 am–10 pm Mr. David Klindienst

Photography credits: Larry Albee, Longwood Gardens, and Daniel Traub Illustration by: Rebecca Clarke

as Chimes Tower Members: Mr. Richard Lacey & Ms. Adrienne Lacey Mrs. Judith Lau & Mr. Ken Lau Mrs. Missy K. Lickle & Mr. Daniel Lickle Mr. Brian Lihou & Mrs. Christine Lihou

Ms. Brenda Richardson Mr. Randy Roehl & Ms. Barbara A. Roehl Mr. Greg Sawka & Mrs. Karen Sawka Mr. Jordan Schlump & Mrs. Maria Schlump

Mr. Cortright Wetherill & Mrs. Janice Wetherill Mrs. Margaret Whitford & Mr. Thomas Whitford Dr. Lawrence Williams & Dr. Jeri Williams Mr. Jon D. Williams

Ms. Nadine Maenza

Mrs. Lynne Seligman & Mr. William Seligman

Dr. Abraham Mathew & Mrs. Jacqueline Mathew

Ms. Ivy Silver & Mr. Steven Leshner

Mrs. Diane L. Mccracken & Mr. Butch Mccracken

Mr. Peter Silvia

Mr. Douglas Yago & Mr. Bruce Price

Ms. Renee Simonton & Mr. Scott Simonton

Mr. Michael Zalewski & Ms. Elizabeth Cropsey

Mrs. Marie Mckee & Mr. Walter Mckee Mr. Michael Minckler & Mrs. Joan Minckler Ms. Sharon Morningred & Ms. Wanda Bassano Ms. Carol Neher & Mr. Patrick Neher Mr. John O’Brien II & Ms. Patrice O’Brien Mr. Lawrence O’Donnell Mr. James O’Neill II & Mr. David Rubin Mr. Patrick Owens & Ms. Robin Owens Mrs. Sheila R. Painter & Mr. Mark Painter Mrs. Mary T. Patterson & Mr. Christopher Patterson Ms. Bonita Patterson & Ms. Veronica Morales

Mrs. Barbara A. Simpers & Mr. P. Thomas Simpers Mr. Mat Small & Ms. Andrea Mcintyre Mr. Henry Smith & Ms. Deborah Messenger Dr. William Stegeman Ms. Carol Storm & Ms. Megan E. Storm Mr. Michael Szwed & Ms. Heather Rossi Mr. Peter Temple & Mrs. Susan Temple Mr. James Thomas & Ms. Jeanne Thomas Mr. Kevin Thornton & Ms. Amelia Thornton Ms. Regina M. Tinari & Mr. Garrett Treer

Ms. Jane G. Pepper

Mrs. Kate Tuttle & Mr. Bill Tuttle

Mr. James Pillsbury & Ms. Julia M. Pillsbury

Mr. Garrett Vail & Mrs. Amanda Vail

Ms. Patsy Pinto & Mr. Michael Pinto

Ms. Sarah Vakili & Ms. Jenny Wing

Ms. Christine Poplawski & Mr. John Poplawski

Mr. Alan Weller & Ms. Lakshmi Moorthy

Ms. Diana Wister Mr. David Woods & Ms. Amy Woods

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