Celebrating
Fl wer Mart’s 75th Year
"Loi Thai, Tone on Tone"
Sponsored by All Hallows Guild
A benefit for the beautiful and historic Cathedral grounds accessible to visitors year round
Friday May 2 – 10am to 6pm & Saturday May 3 – 10am to 5pm
Washington national Cathedral Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, NW
Family Fun – Rain or Shine – Free Admission PAy gARAge PARking AvAilAble • By Metro to Metrobus: Any 30 series bus
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A look at Flower Mart’s past
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he first Flower Mart, held in artists (Jamaica); a world-renowned 1939, consisted of a handful gypsy violinist, singers and dancers of booths with jaunty green(Ukraine), Belgium’s floral carpet; and-white-striped awnings lining and huge U.S. and Canadian flags the Pilgrim Steps on the south side created out of thousands of flowers of Washington by the wife of National Cathedral. Canada’s ambassaIn that year, Miss dor. These are just a Belle Gurnee few of the wonders chaired the event that Flower Mart and was proud of has seen. the $1,282 raised to For each of the complete the stonelast nine years, 15 wall adjacent to the or more countries Pilgrim Steps. A and their embassies local newspaper have also created reported, “Flower large, one-of-a-kind Market Success; All floral displays for Hallows Guild the Cathedral’s Vendors and booths line Benefit Is Attended 102-foot-tall nave. By Many … and so the Pilgrim Steps in 1942. These beautiful and successful was the artful displays show event that the words ‘next year’ flowers, colors and topography of were words heard often.” each country against a dramatic and stunning backdrop.
First Ladies
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first first lady to attend Flower Mart — she was interested in seeing the wares brought to the “Market” by local farmer’s wives. In 1940, Mrs. Edith Wilson acted as a cashier at one of the flower booths on the Pilgrim Steps. Eight first ladies have “opened” or attended Flower Mart — Eleanor Roosevelt, Edith Wilson, Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Barbara Bush — though some participated while their husband was still vice president.
Theme Countries
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In 1954, festival organizers first asked an embassy to be a “theme country” for the Mart, adding the awareness and fun that another country’s culture and food can bring to the festival. The first country honored was France, and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, as wife of the vice president, joined Mme. Henri Bonnet, wife of the French ambassador, to cut the ribbon for the Opening Ceremonies. That Flower Mart set a pattern and tradition that is still followed today. Since that time, 45 countries other than the United States have been honored at Flower Mart. All Hallows Guild is grateful to all of the countries, embassies, ambassadors and wives of ambassadors that have participated in Flower Mart — giving our unique family festival spectacular entertainment, pageantry and beauty unmatched by any other event. In 1993, for example, our honored country of Denmark brought a gorgeous model of the U.S. Capitol made entirely of Lego blocks, as well as the musical and marching Tivoli Boys Guard. Over the years, other honored countries have provided flag throwers and an 1,800-pound olive press (Italy); a carriage pulled by a team of Spanish horses (Spain); the Kingston Boys Choir and national
Antique Carousel
Since 1963, All Hallows Guild has brought out its antique carousel to delight young and old. Prior to that, the Guild had rented merry-gorounds for the Mart. Restoring the carousel through donors who honored or memorialized friends or family members was the brainchild of All Hallows Guild board member Joyce Hanks. Each of the 13 horses, nine menagerie animals and two chariots were lovingly restored by the Cathedral’s master carpenter, John Drew, and the members of the Nation’s Capital Chapter of the National Society of Decorative Painters. The 1890s wooden carousel is the last surviving carousel made by the U.S. Merry-Go-Round Co. It is set up only once a year — at Flower Mart.
Volunteers and Tradition
The thread of friendship — an enduring daisy chain of sorts —has formed the history of Flower Mart. Fond memories include a Mart among the carved stones of the West Front during the lengthy construction of the Cathedral — as well as the area garden clubs that have operated booths or come as volunteers to the Mart for almost its entire history. That friendship among the faithful, many of whom work at the Mart year after year, sustains this unique festival. Today Flower Mart booths encircle the Cathedral. Music, dance, puppet shows, children’s rides and games, flower booths, gift boutique vendors, used books, White Elephant Sale treasures and a variety of wonderful foods make the Flower Mart experience a memorable one for the whole family. Based on recent years’ attendance, about 20,000 people will attend the two-day Mart. The proceeds will once again benefit the Washington National Cathedral’s remarkable 59 acres of gardens and grounds. — Linda Daisley and Missy Warfield
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Welcome to Flower Mart 2014 — Our 75th Year Washington’s Premier Springtime Festival ■ Most events are free; others require a small fee. Sponsored by All Hallows Guild for the benefit of the gardens and grounds of Washington National Cathedral “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel
Friday, May 2 10 a.m. ■ Opening Ceremony, West Front Regensburgerdom German Men & Boys Choir Sarsaparilla, NCS A Cappella Choir “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel 11 a.m. ■ “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Noon ■ Holy Eucharist, Cathedral High Altar 12:15 p.m. ■ NCS Lower School Choir and STA Forms C-B-A Chorus, West Front 1 p.m. ■ Greece’s Karpouzi Trio, West Front “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel 1:30 p.m. ■ NCS and STA Middle School Choirs, West Front 2 p.m. ■ NCS/STA School Orchestras (Lower, Middle, Upper), Cathedral High Altar “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Celebrate With 75th Anniversary Cake, Flower Mart Anniversary and Embassy Tent (#28 on map) 3 p.m. ■ NCS/ STA Dancers, West Front
4 p.m. ■ Australia’s Cameron McCarthy, didgeridoo performer, West Front 5:30 p.m. ■ Evening Prayer, War Memorial Chapel 6 p.m. ■ Flower Mart Closes
Saturday, May 3 10 a.m. ■ Regensburgerdom German Men & Boys Choir, West Front “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 10:30 a.m. ■ Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 11 a.m. ■ Cathedral Voices, High Altar “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 11:30 a.m. ■ Ukraine’s Andrei Pidkivka and Solomia Gorokhivska, music, West Front Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map Noon ■ Japan’s Taiko performance, Japanese drumming, West Front
Holy Eucharist, High Altar Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 12:30 p.m. ■ Howard University Gospel Choir, West Front Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 1 p.m. ■ “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 1:30 p.m. ■ Hungary’s Mézeskalács Folkdance Group, West Front Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 1:45 p.m. ■ United Kingdom’s Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, West Front 2 p.m. ■ Onion Patch Boys, Washington’s Own Bluegrass, West Front “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Celebrate With 75th Anniversary Cake, Flower Mart Anniversary and Embassy Tent (#28 on map) Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map 3 p.m. ■ Regensburgerdom German Men & Boys Choir, Cathedral High Altar “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales,” puppet show, Bethlehem Chapel Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map
5 p.m. ■ Flower Mart Closes Times to be announced STA Jazz Ensemble STA Percussion Ensemble Madrigal Singers, Sarsaparilla and Jackets Off — Strolling Friday & Saturday as available
All Day ■ Friday and Saturday Exhibit — “Though the Earth Be Moved,” about the impact of the 2011 earthquake on the Cathedral, photographs by Colin Winterbottom; Pilgrim Gallery, seventh floor, Washington National Cathedral Demonstration — Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region Drawing Demonstration, featuring accomplished professional and amateur botanical artists; Friday and Saturday morning; Flower Mart Anniversary and Embassy Tent (#28 on map) Demonstration — Floral Arranging by Linda Hobbins and Louise Lynn of the Washington National Cathedral Flower Guild; Friday and Saturday morning; Flower Mart Anniversary and Embassy Tent (#28 on map)
Military families (veteran or active duty) will receive one free ride on the historic All Hallows Guild carousel for the whole family! The special offer is available for those in uniform or upon presentation of a military ID. There is a limit of one free ride per day.
Avoid the traffic
Take Metrorail to the Tenleytown-AU station and catch any 30 series Metrobus. You also can take the 90 series Metrobuses from the Woodley Park-Zoo station. Some parking is available in the Cathedral’s underground garage.
Late additions: Face painting and extra Tower Climb Betty Gordon and Allison Lineberger are a motherdaughter team that has kept the Flower Mart puppet show going year after year.
NCS Book Sale and Flower Mart: A long tradition For 60 years, National Cathedral School has sponsored a Used Book Sale to help All Hallows Guild maintain the gardens and grounds of Washington National Cathedral. The sale offers approximately 10,000 used books in categories such as children’s books, fiction, mysteries, cookbooks, gardening, history, sports, art, music and architecture. Most books are priced from less than a dollar up to $4, with some specialty books priced higher. Books that
4 p.m. ■ Elite Cheerleaders, West Front Evening Prayer, War Memorial Chapel
Military family special
The loyal puppeteers Mothers and daughters have come to Flower Mart as puppeteers, food preparers and general volunteers, adding to the rich fabric of the Mart’s legacy. That friendship among the faithful, many of whom work at the Mart year after year, even decade after decade, is one of the things that sustains this unique festival — as is the friendship that blooms with the embassy and Cathedral school families who bring so much to Flower Mart. Our puppeteers — Cathie Jones and her daughter, Mary Catherine Thompson; and Betty Gordon (puppeteer emeritus, retired) and her daughter Allison Lineberger — rank among our special loyal volunteers. You can see both Mary Catherine and Allison at work at this year’s puppet show, “Feathered Fables & Fairy Tales.” Show times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
3:30 p.m. ■ Tower Climb, Tickets #67 on map
are not sold are offered to charter schools, literacy groups, halfway houses and military bases. Originally staffed by students, the first National Cathedral School book sale occurred in 1954 as a “Bookstall on the Seine” in a booth decorated with French prints and posters. The students dressed in shabby men’s clothing, wore berets, and were made up with goatees, beards and mustaches. That first book sale cleared more than $70 for All Hallows Guild.
The following year, the school continued its secondhand book sale in a booth with an old English thatched roof that was staffed by students dressed as characters from Dickens stories. Today, the sale is sponsored by the National Cathedral School Parents Association and staffed by more than 60 parent and student volunteers. In 2013, the sale raised more than $17,000 for All Hallows Guild with the sale of nearly 9,000 books.
Just added to the schedule are face painting in the children’s area (#117 on the map) and an extra Tower Climb at noon on Saturday. Participants will enjoy panoramic views of downtown D.C. and other nearby sites from the Cathedral’s Central Tower Bell-Ringing Chamber. Purchase tickets at #67 on the map.
White Elephant Booth spills its secrets
If you are looking for treasures, make your way to the White Elephant Booth. You’ll find everything from glassware to linens, from china to jewelry, and at varying price points. Someone else’s old treasures are looking to find a new home — possibly yours! The savviest Flower Mart regulars have long known the “White Elephant secret.” Antique dealers are among the earliest customers. Collectors hover over porcelain, china and decorative items. Young professionals come for recycled yet attractive home goods. Some of your neighbors may even be entertaining with beautiful White Elephant finds!
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Adults-2 tickets/$2, Child, 12 and under-1 ticket/$1 Show times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Historic Carousel Ride, Children's Games & Rides Cake Walk, Cat-in-the-Hat, Duck Pond, Goldfish Toss, Turbo Tubs of Fun, Dixie Twister Swings, Extreme Air Inline Jumper, 5-sided Climbing Wall, Whirley Bird Ride, Pirate’s Revenge, Triple Threat Moonbounce, Backyard Slide Rides & Games are ticketed. Tickets $1 each/varying number of tickets required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-returnable
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STA School Café
Saturday, 10 am – 3:30 pm (except noon) Every Half Hour
St. Albans Springtime Celebration of North American Foods Sayre House - #116 on map
Climb over 300 steps, 300 ft. above the Ground Min. height 48 inches (4 ft.)
Chilled Asparagus Soup • Salmon a la Rainier Salad of Ancient Grains with Pecans and Radishes Sugar Snap Peas in Sesame • Lazy Mary Lemon Tartlets Almond Macaroons • Rhubarb Curd Shortbread
$10 per person
Historic carousel rides Traditional organ grinder and monkey Saturday 10-2:30 (except noon) Cakewalk, Duck Pond Turbo Tubs of Fun, Dixie Twister Swings, Extreme Air Inline Jumper, 5-sided Climbing Wall, Whirley Bird Ride, Pirate’s Revenge, Triple Threat Moonbounce, Backyard Slide
Soft serve ice cream cones and dish sundaes, waffle cone or bowl Chicken Teriyaki, Pad Thai, Fried Rice, spring rolls, Lo mein, sods, water and lemonade Kettle corn Caribbean-style food and baked goods Cookies, pies, breads, coffee, juice, water, fruit
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Beef and chicken teriyaki, papaya salad, stir-fried vegetables, Singapore noodles, corn dog, sticky rice/ mango dessert, Thai iced tea, lemonade, water Popcorn
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85 Surfside 8 Sunshine Catering Italian beef sausage with peppers and onion; Pit beef, turkey, ham; Freedom Fries, soft pretzel, sodas and water 92 Swiss Bakery Lobster rolls, sausages, cookies, water, drinks, Bavarian pretzels, Austrian apple strudel, Swiss specialties
SHOPS AND SPECIALTY BOOTHS PLANTS, FLOWERS, BULBS 29 Arlington Rose Exquisite rose bushes and expert rose advice to growers and Foundation enthusiasts 14 Celestial Gardens Bonsai trees, exotic plants and accessories Inc. 65 Melwood Horticul- Baskets and plants tural Training Center 53 Peony’s Envy Peony plants and peony products for home and garden 87 The Orchid Station Beautiful blooming orchid plants 88 White’s Nursery Gorgeous blooming azalea and rhododendron plants 19 Willow Pond Farm Certified organic herb and perennial plants GARDEN ACCESSORIES 57 Foxgloves Garden gloves and hats 4 Garden Place Classic garden ornaments: urns, fountains, trellis, plaques,
and more 104 Instant Garden Artificial floral arrangements, garden hats, umbrellas 34 Kris Krafts Stained Mosaic birdbaths, tables, wind chimes, hummingbird feeders Glass and more
AMERICAN ART AND CRAFT 56 Hawksbill Pottery 42 Iris Grundler Potter/Artist 22 Jacalyn LLC
Stoneware pottery and ceramic wall reliefs Stoneware and porcelain pottery. Oven, microwave and dishwasher safe Plein air paintings of the Cathedral and handmade sweaters with vintage buttons 18 Kathy Lynn Flower Lovely floral prints and local honey Photography
5 Nathan’s Forge Ltd. Forged ironwork for home and garden made by an authentic American blacksmith 54 Pleasant Valley Hand-cut wooden baskets, cutting boards, rolling pins and Woodcrafts more
GIFTS AND HOME ACCESSORIES 44 Arts of Asia Fair-trade crafts from Burma, Bali and Thailand - including
115 Blu Gnu Products 26 Cathey’s Vintage Linens 6 Dolce Collection
58 Maison 73 Mexican Art and Craft
40 Noha’s Closet 12 ONICE Flowers
94 Nut-n-Better Cinnamon-roasted almonds and pecans 100 Robek’s Smoothies, water and snacks 96 Rocklands Barbe- BBQ chopped pork and chicken sandwiches, all-beef hotdogs, cue and Grilling Co. homemade cole slaw, chips, lemonade, sodas & water 116 St. Albans
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silk, silver and wood Baskets, raffia animals, kid’s clothing, scarves, toys and purses Vintage tablecloths, hand towels, napkins and handkerchiefs French toile ware, woven market bags, boxwood topiary, garden accents and more
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and French soaps Unique European styled gifts for house and garden Pewter and clay home accessories, textiles and jewelry Linen, silver, tabletop items, serve ware, ceramics, beach bags and pails Outdoor rugs from recycled plastic, buckets, totes, vases and more Handmade clay flower sculptures Home décor and personal accessories featuring American made and fair trade products Potpourri, sachets, and herb pillows, refresher oils and diffusers Hand-crafted olive oils; balsamic and wine vinegars; tapenades and salts Artisan tea, enhancers and shortbread
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Artisan chocolates and confections Glamorous vinaigrettes ensure that every salad is Dressing dressed to perfection 11 Moore’s Candy Gourmet chocolates and chocolate covered strawberries 47 Patisserie Poupon French pastries, cookies and desserts 61 Sweet Teensy Gourmet cupcakes, cookies, blondies, brownies & Boutique Bakery breads from premium ingredients CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES 111 Lil’ Fishy Baby onesies, dresses, t-shirts, aprons and bibs 113 The Barrette Lady Hair accessories for women and children 76 Witchy Poo Children’s jewelry and accessory items 114 Yo Wear Clothing Reversible dresses, skirts, aprons in 100% cotton fabrics Fashion and Accessories 52 A Pocket Full of Hand-decorated vintage handbags and accessories Posies 45 Andrea’s Beau Gorgeous hair ornaments for every occasion 35 Art & Craft, Natural cotton sweaters and dresses for women and girls Cuarto Suyos Be You Fashion 24 Hand-woven bags and hats from Madagascar and unique
46 Bird Dog Bay 112 Bohemian Pink 81 Caracol Inspired 32 Catherinette 7 Charleston Shoe Company
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jewelry Sophisticated yet whimsical men’s neckwear and accessories Girls and ladies accessories, headbands, purses, tote bags and tunics Leather handbags, scarves, belts and silver jewelry Leather goods and silk scarves Comfortable and stylish “cobblestone to cocktail” shoes Custom ladies, jackets, pants and tunics
by Maria Pucci 16 IBHANA Creations, Women’s apparel, accessories and jewelry LLC. 50 Lilac Ginger Hand-woven silk textiles, cotton resort wear and
110 Liza Byrd 51 Peruvian Trend 38 Regina Dray 78 80 33 72
semi-precious stone jewelry A unique collection of clothing and accessories for ladies, teens, and girls Fine and unique clothing and accessories handmade by women artisans Shawls, pashminas, t-shirts and handmade jewelry
Fashions SCOUT by Bungalow Tote bags, storage, coolers, accessories ShopMamie.com Women’s apparel, accessories and jewelry Smathers & Branson 100% hand stitched needlepoint belts and accessories Spunkwear Sporty spandex for on or off the field, plus brand new
109 The Velvet Road 27 Three Islands 3 Tim Flatt Studios/ Mystic Threads
signature dresses One of a kind embroidered boots and shoes handmade in Turkey Balinese batik clothing for the entire family, accessories and jewelry Unique women’s jackets, scarves, tops and wraps
31 Zermatt Outerwear Turkish-made apparel of silk and cashmere - scarves, wraps and more
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES 105 Aurea Accessories, Jewelry, personal accessories, and home accents LLC made from golden grass 36 Booda Boutique Fair-trade hand-made jewelry, bags and accessories 37 Cara’s Creations Handmade necklaces, lariats, earrings, and stretch
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bracelets with a contemporary flair Hand-crafted jewelry in silver and 14K gold Contemporary handmade wire jewelry Handmade botanical sterling and vermeil jewelry Handmade glass and silver jewelry and hand cast home accessories Jewelry and accessories Unique contemporary jewelry designs with semi-precious stones and pearls Beautiful semi-precious stone rings, bangles, bracelets, pendants, earrings Jewelry and pewter home accents
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Metal Lace Flower Jewelry crocheted with wire
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Washington’s premier designer Unique sterling silver Native American jewelry
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Boutique quality jewelry and accessories
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Natural fashion jewelry made with shell, glass, wood, pearls and metal Jewelry handcrafted of gemstones silver, copper and bronze
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Courtney Design Harpstone InBloom Jewelry Isabelle Glass
41 J. Ryan Jewelry 43 Judy Bliss 23 Julie Vos Mary DeMarco
Collection 17 Nature’s Creations Natural botanical jewelry and art 13 Queen Bee Designs Stunning handmade jewelry and accessories from Silver
Kristin Biggs 74 Wagman Designs
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A truly global entertainment lineup
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lower Mart always offers a bevy of entertainment options, and this year it has even more than usual with performers sponsored by various embassies joining the lineup. Here are background details on many of this year’s offerings, including some local favorites returning to the Mart once again:
Embassy-Sponsored Entertainment Indigenous Australian Didgeridoo Performer Cameron McCarthy Courtesy of Embassy of Australia Cameron McCarthy, an Australian aboriginal performer, grew up in North Queensland, Australia. Since 1999 McCarthy has performed as a vocalist and didgeridoo player for the Cairns-based indigenous hip-hop group Blek Affiliation. Blek Affiliation’s socio-political music addresses many of issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders today and has lyrics in both Aboriginal language and English. Since relocating to New York City in 2001, McCarthy has performed across the United States. He is a cultural affairs representative at Australia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the Australian Consulate General in New York and the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C. Regensburger Domspatzen German Men & Boys Choir Courtesy of Embassy of Germany The Regensburger Domspatzen, the Regensburg cathedral choir, has been in existence for more than a thousand years. The internationally renowned choir, founded in the year 975 by Bishop Wolfgang, consists exclusively of boys and young men. On their tour through the USA the Regensburger Domspatzen will sing various songs from their spiritual repertoire with compositions of Palestrina, Pachelbel, Mozart, Rheinberger and Mendelssohn. They also will sing German folk songs, romantic choir music, spirituals, and songs from Humperdinck’s “Hänsel and Gretel” and Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” Karpouzi Trio Courtesy of Embassy of Greece In Greece, a karpouzi is a sugar baby melon — sweet and tasting of summer. In the D.C. area, Karpouzi is a group of friends who play music on traditional instruments from Greece. The trio is made up of Margaret Loomis (santouri), Len Newman (laouto) and Spyros Koliavasilis (vocals, oud, laouto, kemane). Mézeskalács Folkdance Courtesy of Embassy of Hungary This Hungarian folk dance group is called “Mézeskalács,” which means gingerbread in English. The members have performed locally in various folk dance groups at bazaars, Hungarian fairs and private school international fairs, as well as at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2013. Mézeskalács Folkdance features Isabelle Boone, Alexander Boone, William Boone, Anna Sprio and Andrew Spiro. The children are former students at Beauvoir National Cathedral Elementary School. Taiko Performers — Mark Rooney and the Art of Japanese Drumming Courtesy of Embassy of Japan Mark Rooney studies, performs and
teaches taiko, a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance and excitement. As a performing artist, Mark’s credits span multiple continents and genres. While living in Wakayama, Japan, from 2000 to 2003, Mark performed with local taiko groups. He has also performed widely in Europe and the United States as a touring member of Marco Lienhard’s Taikoza. Andrei Pidkivka and Solomia Gorokhivska Courtesy of Embassy of Ukraine Concert flutist Andrei Pidkivka has been critically acclaimed in the United States and Europe as the pre-eminent performer and clinician of classical flute and traditional Eastern European wood flutes. His East European background and extensive world music research keep him in demand as a recording artist and a maker of folk flutes. He performs extensively in concerts and festivals across the United States. Dr. Solomia Gorokhivska has established her musical career as both a successful performer and an experienced instructor in violin, viola and piano. An International Laureate Award recipient in classical and folk music performance, she holds degrees from Ternopil State College of Music, Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine and the Catholic University of America. Dr. Gorokhivska is a member of Manhattan Symphonie in New York and Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra of Baltimore. She is also co-founder of the world music ensemble Gerdan. Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Scots Guards Courtesy of Embassy of the United Kingdom Formed in 1642 as King James I’s Royal Guard, the Scots Guards have seen action around the world as the oldest un-amalgamated infantry regiment in the British Army. In years past, Pipers and Drummers have always traveled with their battalions, leading troops into battle. Today, the Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion of the Scots Guards not only play regimental music, but serve as infantry assault engineers, maneuver support machine gunners and tactical intelligence specialists while deployed in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Embassy-sponsored entertainment includes (from top left) the Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Scots Guards; Regensburger Domspatzen German Men & Boys Choir; and indigenous Australian didgeridoo performer Cameron McCarthy. Shaquina “Quina” Oates. Terry Bender – Organ Grinder Terry Bender has been providing entertainment at Flower Mart and other area festivals for many years. Entertainment for young and old, Bender’s performances feature a mechanical monkey. Scots Guards Pipers wear full highland dress in Royal Stewart tartan and blue doublets. The Drummers wear bearskin caps and scarlet tunics embroidered with the “Fleur de Lyes” as a battle honor from the 18th century.
Washington Area Performers Onion Patch Boys The Onion Patch Boys are a bluegrass combo feature Chris Dockins (guitar and vocals), Jared Creason (string bass and vocals), Matt Slocum (banjo and vocals), Dan Purdy (mandolin and vocals) and Ken Shaw (fiddle and vocals). The band’s repertoire features lively bluegrass and mountain music with tight harmony vocals. Together since about 2009, the band has performed at Flower Mart three times previously. Howard University Gospel Choir The world-renowned Howard University Gospel Choir — the first college gospel choir on any collegiate campus in the nation — was founded in 1968 on the campus of Howard University under the auspices of the historic Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. Recent international tours have included Croatia and the Republic of Georgia. Alumni include Grammy Award winner Richard Smallwood and Elberta “Twinkie” Clark of the legendary Clark Sisters gospel group. The choir is currently under the direction of Howard University alum Reginald Golden. Elite Cheerleaders Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s Elite Cheerleading Squad features girls ages 5 to 12 from the Clay Terrace neighborhood in Northeast D.C. Since September 2013, the girls have been training at the Richardson Youth Center, an afterschool program managed by Sasha Bruce Youthwork with offerings from gardening to cheerleading. Practices are led every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday by 22-year-old coach
Cathedral Close Performers Washington Ringing Society The Washington Ringing Society is the volunteer organization responsible for ringing the Cathedral’s 10 change ringing bells for Sunday services and other important Cathedral events. The group began as the Cathedral Ringing Society shortly after the Cathedral’s bells were installed in 1963. With the installation of a set of change ringing bells at the Old Post Office in 1983, its name was changed. For Flower Mart, members provide brief demonstrations in conjunction with the Tower Climbs. Ed Nassor — Carillonneur Edward Nassor, the Cathedral’s carillonneur, plays classical and religious music on the 53-bell carillon in the lower belfry of the Cathedral’s Central Tower. On Saturday he will demonstrate playing music on the bells of the carillon to Tower Climb participants. National Cathedral School/St. Albans School Performers Ensembles from the combined Performing Arts Department of National Cathedral and St. Albans School will appear throughout Flower Mart. Performances on the West Front’s Pinnacle Stage will feature NCS Sasaparilla; NCS Lower School Choir; STA C, B, A Forms Chorus; NCS/STA Middle School Choirs; STA Jazz Ensemble; STA Percussion Ensemble; and STA Jackets Off. Additionally, the NCS/STA School Orchestras will appear on the High Altar inside the Cathedral. Cathedral Voices Cathedral Voices, Washington National Cathedral’s volunteer adult choir, sings at the 9 a.m. Sunday service and at special services such as Advent Lessons and Carols, the Bethlehem simulcast Christmas service and the Easter Vigil. The choir also performs annual concerts at Flower Mart.
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wo outstanding individuals housing industry and has served as are leading the 75th Flower a panelist and speaker at housing Mart to one of its most industry conferences around the exciting years with an especially country. With her two children splendid festival set for May 2 and attending Cathedral schools, Lucie 3. Filled with enthusiasm for their became a volunteer in the school yearlong appointment to create the activities as well as All Hallows 75th Flower Mart under the ausGuild’s annual Flower Mart festipices of All Hallows Guild at val. She chaired the St. Albans Washington National Cathedral, both Christina Grigorian and Lucie Lu Patton give great credit to their many committees and the 130-plus men and women who have joined the annual event’s cadre of volunteers. Both women lead Flower Mart 2014 committee chairs join with full lives with work and families, but “giv- co-chairs Christina Grigorian and Lucie Lu ing back” is one of Patton on the Cathedral Close. their most evident efforts. Café at Flower Mart, and her love Having come from a gardening of food, flowers and landscape led family, Grigorian has always to her present volunteer effort in enjoyed the beauties of the Close. celebration of the Mart’s diamond Her favorite flower is the queenly jubilee. Flowers are important to tulip, with the iris a close runnerLucie. Her favorite flower, the up. Christina , a Bethesda resident, orchid, is represented in a collecpracticing lawyer and mother of tion of 15 plants in her home, and three, Christina was first attracted she maintains a flourishing to Flower Mart activities when her Japanese garden outside. Another children were attending Cathedral favorite in her garden is the magschools. As an eager Flower Mart nificent peony, which brings good volunteer, she soon began chairing luck according to Chinese lore. In events, most recently the highly addition to her work with the All popular Children’s Rides and Hallows Guild, she is a member of Games. Ever the champion of the board of trustees of the Chinese beautiful vistas and gardens, School in Rockville. Christina realized the importance Christina and Lucie are workof maintaining the beauty of the ing with their committees to create Cathedral Close and providing the the musical events, food stations, financial resources necessary to do vendors booths and entertainment so. She is striving to advance the that bring the Cathedral Close mission of All Hallows Guild: to added energy each year during the preserve and maintain the 59-acre Mart. They are especially exuberclose. The annual Flower Mart has ant that a particularly large and been one of All Hallows Guild’s brilliant display of flower arrangelargest fundraising events. ments from Washington embassies Co-chair Lucie Du Patton will highlight the interior of the brings an expertise in business and Cathedral. Christina and Lucie will finance to an occasion marked also host embassy representatives with tradition in metropolitan from past Flower Marts’ honored Washington. She is president of Du countries during the Opening & Associates Inc., a comprehenCeremonies on Friday morning. sive asset management and housWith these two talents leading ing consulting company. She has the way, the 75th anniversary is spent 28 years in the multifamily sure to sparkle.
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Embassies Participating in Flower Mart 2014’s International Floral Exhibit 1. Embassy of the Republic of Armenia His Excellency Tatoul Markarian, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, and Mrs. Anahit Markarian Designer: The Women’s Guild of the St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
2. Embassy of Australia • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 2002 His Excellency Kim Beazley, Ambassador of Australia, and Ms. Susie Annus • Designer: Nova Dela Cruz 3. Embassy of Austria • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1961 and 2011 His Excellency Dr. Hans Peter Manz, Ambassador of Austria • Designer: Johnson’s Florist and Garden Center 4. Embassy of Colombia His Excellency Luis Carlos Villegas, Ambassador of Colombia, and Ms. Carmela de Villegas 5. Embassy of Ecuador Her Excellency Nathalie Cely, Ambassador of Ecuador, and Mr. Alvaro Iván Hernández Alvarez Theme: “All You Need Is Ecuador — Four Worlds in One” 6. Embassy of Greece • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1959 and 1998 His Excellency Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece • Designer: Anna Katsikopoulou Theme: Protomagia — May Flower Wreath 7. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr. Clement Leung, JP, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs to the United States Designer: Joan Cheong of Greenworks Florist 8. Embassy of India His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ambassador of India, and Mrs. Kyoko Jaishankar • Designer: Rick Scott of Greenworks Florist Theme: Colors of Indian Flag 9. Embassy of Jamaica • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 2012 His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, Ambassador of Jamaica, and Mrs. Lisa Anne Vasciannie • Designer: Rick Scott of Greenworks Florist Theme: Island Paradise 10. Embassy of Japan • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1956, 1975 and 1995 His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan, and Mrs. Nobuko Sasae • Designer: Mrs. Tomie Nishiyama Theme: Japanese Spring 11. Embassy of the Republic of Korea His Excellency Ahn Ho-Young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and Ms. Lee Seon-Hwa 12. Embassy of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg His Excellency Jean-Louis Wolzfeld, Ambassador of Luxembourg Theme: “Luxembourg: Land of Roses” 13. Embassy of the Royal Netherlands • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1958, 1980 and 1985 His Excellency Rudolf Bekink, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Ms. Gabrielle de Kuyper Bekink Designer: Susanne Schrijvers Wijnen Theme: “A Dutch Still Life” 14. Embassy of Peru • Flower Mart’s Honored County 1983 His Excellency Harold Forsyth, Ambassador of Peru, and Mrs. Verónica de Forsyth • Designer: Patty McGrail Theme: Tumba Monte 15. Embassy of Singapore His Excellency Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore, and Mrs. Gouri Mirpuri Designer: Juniper Lim, Ag Minister Counselor (Administrative and Consular) Theme: Merlion Tropical Garden 16. Embassy of Spain • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1968 and 1992 His Excellency Ramón Gil-Casares, Ambassador of Spain • Designer: Suha Kaidbey of Le Printemps Florist 17. Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Jaliya Chitran Wickramasuriya, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and Mrs. Priyanga Wickramasuriya 18. Embassy of Sweden • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1987 His Excellency Björn Lyrvall, Ambassador of Sweden, and Mrs. Madeleine Lyrvall • Designer: Mr. Al Paras Jr. 19. Embassy of Switzerland • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1971, 1996 and 2005 His Excellency Manuel Sager, Ambassador of Switzerland, and Mrs. Christine Anne Sager • Designer: Rodrigo Geron Theme: The Flower Clock of Geneva 20. Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1955, 1973, 1984, 2000 and 2009 His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Lady Westmacott Designer: Martha Blakeslee with assistance from John Sonnier, APLD, horticulturist 21. Embassy of Ukraine • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 2010 His Excellency Olexander Motsyk, Ambassador of Ukraine, and Mrs. Nataliia Terletska Theme: One United Country 22. The United States of America • Flower Mart’s Honored Country 1965, 1970, 1976, 1990 and 2013 Designer: Jan Palm, Flower Guild of the Washington National Cathedral Theme: Honoring United States Veterans We would like to commend our co-chairs, Foree Biddle and Margaret Gardner, for their leadership and tenacity in coordinating the exhibit for Flower Mart’s 75th anniversary. Our thanks also go out to Tom Wright, information technology specialist at the Washington National Cathedral; Ann Cooper of Table Manners; Eric Sepler, owner of Kinetic Artistry Inc.; and the St. Albans School Altar Guild. This is the ninth year the exhibit has been held in the Washington National Cathedral’s 102-foot-tall nave. Each embassy’s floral arrangement represents something special about the country’s culture through flowers, colors and design. We sincerely thank our country participants, their ambassadors and staff, and the creative designers who have made this year’s International Floral Exhibit outstandingly beautiful!
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Celebrating
Fl wer Mart’s 75th Year
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All Hallows Guild would like to thank the generous, community-minded companies, individuals and businesses for their support of Flower Mart 2014 Michael Rankin Sarah Talcott Michael Rankin Sarah Talcott Burka’s Wine & Liquors
Flower Mart 2014 Acknowledgments
…and of course, these important businesses and individuals that contribute valuable time, expertise, goods and funds to Flower Mart. Audrey Abshire Farinaz Akhavan A Mano of Georgetown Pia Anderson Vladimir Angelov Susan Ashcom Louvette Aspiotis Babikow Cynthia Bader Balloons and Décor by Pattie Ladan Basiri Beauvoir School Beauvoir Children’s Rides Volunteers Louise Beale Patti Beatty Lydia Chopivsky Benson Bethesda Pet Shoppe Foree Biddle Tom Billington Robin Boswell Chuck Bowers Kay Diane Bowles Barbra Bradley Sarah Brau Michelle Bryski Sandra Caracciolo Elsie Carome Cathedral Staff & Volunteers Lorna Meigan Chan Jenny Chiang Classic Party Rentals Anne Clippinger Ann Price Cooper, Table Manners Beth Cowie Tanya Coyne Susan Crudgington Nelson Cunningham Current Newspapers, Inc. Anja Cyriax Linda Daisley June Das Gupta Betty Dietel Marlin Dohlman John Dinger Anne Donohoe Amanda Downes Debra Dunn Jocelyn Dyer Eagle Eye Test Prep Hope Eccles Liz Evans Faye Fager Pam Falge Laura Felder Diane Flamini Flower Mart Chairs and Volunteers Susan Foster
Jo Ann Fowler Bethany Frank Athlene Gabay Martha Gaffney Mitra Ganji Luis Garay Garden Club of America Margaret Gardner Christina Georgiou Monica Powell Gerald German School of Washington Graham Getty The Gift Shop in the Herb Cottage Betty Gordon Alexandra Graubert Christina Grigorian Diane Grimes Monica Gross Wendy Hammond Kristie Hassett Linda Hobbins Gwen Holliday Kate Hornyan Hosaka Dental Yi-Fun Hsueh Mark Huffman Cindy Hutchings Ben Hutto Malini Jadeja Dan Jamieson Alison Alten Jia Wilhelm Jonach Mary Catherine Jones Debbie Karlin Karpouzi Trio Tricia Karppi Anna Katsikopoulou Carol Kelleher Beth Kelley Angie Kelso Young-Ai Kim Kinetic Artistry (Eric) Beverly King Lidia La Ferla Tracy Ward La Violette Irma Lainez Holly Larisch Fran Lewis Allison Gordon Lineberger Cheryl Loewe Vickie Longosz Joe Luebke & the Entire Facilities Staff Louise Lynn Tammie Manning Sheila Matini Anja Mayer Daniel McAtee
Canon Michael McCarthy Diane McClure Andi McCormick Noelle McHugh Rita McWilliams Molly Meinhardt Melwood Middle Kingdom Jason Long Suzanne Miller Renato Miracco Shirley Moore Lisa Mould Katia Murillo Sarah Najjar NCS Alumni Outreach Coordinators NCS Book Sale Volunteers Semi Nasseri National Cathedral School National Cathedral School – Upper School Student Volunteers Old Europe Masato Otaka Tara Palmore Debbie Page Pete Panagiotopoulos Susan Parkinson Lucie Patton Natalia Pena Ricardo Perez DDS, PC Charlotte Perry Aneisha Persaud Sophia Philippidou Vivian Portis-Escoto Premier Plant Volunteers Amano and Dalton Pratt Dalton Pratt Prep Matters Mary Preston Puppet Show Volunteers Cynthia Quarterman Linda Roecklein Steve Rothenberg Rita Roy Kelley Rucker Andrea Ruiz Katy Sadeghian Sara Schaberg Krista Schauer Security Storage Mary Lou Semans Firoozeh Shahidi Artemis Skenteris Dee Skillern Jane Slatter Liz Sears Smith Stacey Sovereign
St. Albans Alumni Outreach Coordinators St. Albans School St. Albans Café Volunteers St. Patrick’s Church St. Sophia’s Church St. Andrews School Peggy Steuart Priscilla Street Leslie Stubbendieck Kim Summerville Ann Cooper, Table Manners Sarah Talcott Talk of the Town Hani Thariani, Orthodontist Crystal Thrower Tower Climb Volunteers Carrie Tydings Elizabeth Ulmer Seiichi Urauchi Carmen Gutierrez Vegarra Ginger Vallaster Arinda Vander Meer Victoria Vieru Washington Cathedral Altar Guild Lucinda Watt Adam Wojciechowicz Allison Wolf Scott Wood Tom Wright And these participating Embassies : Embassy of Australia Embassy of Austria Embassy of Colombia Embassy of Ecuador Embassy of France Embassy of Germany Embassy of Greece Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Economic and Trade Affairs Embassy of India Embassy of Italy Embassy of Jamaica Embassy of Japan Embassy of the Republic of Korea Embassy of Luxembourg Embassy of the Royal Netherlands Embassy of Peru Embassy of Singapore Embassy of Spain Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Switzerland Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Embassy of Ukraine The United States of America