Garden Calendar november
* Free for members and included with Garden admission
Splendor Under Glass Gala “Joie de Vivre” Saturday, 19...............................6:30PM Black-tie fundraiser with cocktail buffet, live music & dancing. Ticketed event. Proceeds benefit Garden’s horticultural & educational mission. Online fundraising auction open to the public.
See pages 5-8 for GardenFest Activities & Events Nov. 25, 2011–Jan. 9, 2012
Wednesday–Friday, 8–10...................... Details page 8.
Valentine’s Tea House Dining BRUNCH: Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 . ....................................11:30AM–2:30PM DINNER: Tuesday, 14....................5–8PM Conservatory open. Includes Garden admission. Reservations taken starting Jan. 3: (804) 262-9887, ext. 329. Also regular lunch hours on Tuesday.
MARC WEISS
Lora M. Robins Library* Through 2011 “Twisted Logic” documentary about sculptor Patrick Dougherty’s work. Regular Library hours; not after 5PM during GardenFest.
march Scan This
to see the online auction items. You can bid, too! Bids taken Nov. 19-Dec. 12.
March Madness Daily, 1–31.............................................. 15% member discounts in the Garden Shop, Cafe & Tea House.
Garden Closed for Holiday
Don Williamson
THURSDAY, 24..........................................
Champagne ’n’ Shopping
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Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course
Thursday, 10...............................5–8PM Pre-holiday shopping event greets guests with glass of champagne or sparkling cider, live music & door prizes. Featuring local artist Ellen Pinnow’s stylish, yet affordable, decorative lapel/scarf pins crafted from fabric, jewels & feathers. Member discount on purchases.
Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue
december Virginia Orchid Society SUNDAY, 11.............................................. ........... ROBINS ROOM, VISITORS CENTER Plant Sale....................................12–1PM Plant Auction of Remaining Plants....1–3PM Cash or check only.
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Don Williamson
Orchids Galore!* Daily, March 10–April 22......9AM–5PM Masses of magnificent orchids dazzle with beauty, color & fragrance. Regular Garden admission. BRAD ALSTON
Friday, 11.....................................5–9PM Lakeside merchants & Garden Shop stay open late for holiday shopping.
Richmond Horticultural Association meets at the Garden the first Monday of the month, October– December and February–May. Visitors welcome. Contact Judy Hodges, (434) 581-1547.
Celebrating 60 years in 2012!
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Men’s “Beer-nPretzels” Holiday Shopping
A Million Blooms*
New!
Wednesday, 16............................5–8PM ........................................... Garden Shop Pre-holiday shopping night for men, featuring personal shoppers, free gift-wrap service for purchases, pretzels & a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
The Garden Is For Lovers* Daily, 1–29.....................Conservatory West Wing: Colorful Valentine’s display of blooming beauty. East Wing: Spectacular collection of tropicals & orchids.
Daily, March 10–June 3.........9AM–5PM Spring blooms by the millions with special events & activities. Regular Garden admission.
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