2010 Flower Show
14th Annual Flower Show: “Dusk to Dawn: Gardens that Light Up the Night”
Thursday, March 25 – Sunday, March 28th
Show hours are Thursday through Saturday, 9:30-4:30; Sunday 12:00-4:00. Admission each day is just $3, with children under 9 free!
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With a theme guaranteed to astonish you, this year’s 14th annual flower show, “Dusk to Dawn: Gardens that Light Up the Night” promises magic and mystery, night owls and morning doves, glittering stars and smiling sunflowers. Inspired by selected works of art, exhibitors, designers, garden clubs and artists will transform our galleries into mood pieces reflective of dusky sunsets or the breathless flush of daybreak. The show runs from Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28. As always, a stunning art exhibit, freshly stocked gift gallery, wonderful raffles and food by Raymond Norman Cooks will add to the ambiance.
Participating Exhibitors:
Attleboro 4H Club – Plant Division, Attleboro, MA. www.mass4h.org
Briggs Nursery, North Attleboro, MA. www.briggsgarden.com
Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton, MA. www.bristolaggie.mec.edu
Cryan Landscaping, Seekonk, MA. www.cryanlandscape.com
E.D. Liston Landscaping, Attleboro, MA.
Flowers & More, Walpole, MA. www.flowersandmoredelivers.com
Flowers By The Station, Attleboro, MA. www.flowersbythestation.com
Nolan’s Flowers & Gifts, North Attleboro, MA. www.nolansflowers.com
The Corner Flower Shoppe, Attleboro, MA. www.thecornerflowershoppe.com
Special Event Schedule: Save the Dates!
Thursday, March 25
10:00-10:30 – Storytime with Bette Fuller
11:00-11:30 – Things That Go Bump in the Night with Capron Park Zoo
10:00-11:30 – Create a Dusk to Dawn Keepsake Box with artist Sally Cobb*
(Especially for Seniors: Limit 10)
12:00-12:45 – Rachael Bliss on flute in Café 2:00-3:00 – Create a Stunning Illusion Bracelet or Earrings with Doreen
Friedlander. Materials Cost: $5; Limit 10 participants, ages 15 and up.
Friday, March 26
10:00-10:30 – Storytime with Marie Chicoine
10:30-11:15 – Burt the Raccoon: “World’s Funniest Puppet Show” – ages 3 and up
10:30-11:30 – Expressive Sketching: Workshop with Margo Lemieux, all levels, ages 15 and up.*
12:00-12:45 – Ed Able on Guitar in Café
2:00-3:00 – A Trio of Flower Arrangers: Demo by the Norfolk Garden Club
Saturday, March 27
10:00-10:50 – Jackson Gillman: Riot in the Garden storytelling ***
11:00- 12:00 – Nightscapes: Easy Ways to Add Drama to Your Landscape with Lighting with George Gregorian
11:30-12:00 – “Animal Invaders” – Boston Museum of Science *
12:00-1:00 – Bob Andrews on guitar in Café
1:30-3:30 – Regal Reptiles **
2:30-3:30 – A Van Gogh Night Sky, kids art workshop with Abby Rovaldi*
7:00 – 10:00 pm – Flower Show After Hours: Starry, Starry Night. Tickets required. Download an “After Hours” Profile
Sunday, March 26
12:00-3:30 – Nighthawks Café Coffeehouse
- 12:00-1:00 Andy Solberg
- 1:30-2:30 Ed Able
- 2:30-3:30 Buck and Winnie
1:00 -1:45 – Big Ryan’s Tall Tales storytelling*
2:00-3:00 – “Personalize a Magical Medallion” with Barbara Ottmar of Tatutina. Kids 4 and up with adult – drop in workshop
3:30-4:00 – Awards Ceremony/Raffle Results
Most events are free with admission except Starry, Starry Night ticketed event.
Sponsors
* Attleboro Rotary Club
** Norton Cultural Council
*** Attleboro Cultural Council/partial sponsor
Become a Flower Show sponsor!
As a visible symbol of your vital support and generosity, artist Michael Evans will paint a dazzling personalized flower on our Sponsor Wall that will be on display throughout the Flower Show. Choose your level of sponsorship when you visit the Flower Show, or by completing the Sponsor order form below by March 22.
Each $100 supporter will receive a handcrafted show memento – created by one of our Museum School arts educators.
Sponsorship levels are:
$5: Star Flower
$10: Moon Flower
$20: Evening Primrose
$50: Night Blooming Cereus
$100: Passion Flower
Download a Flower Show sponsor order form
Flower Show Highlights:
Original work in all mediums will be incorporated into the Museum’s 2010 Flower Show Juried Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition is entitled Light and Dark: A Celebration of Contrast … fiery sunsets, richly evocative deep night, brilliant daybreaks, moon and stars, creatures of the night, night blooming flowers, dreams … a range of interpretations will fill the Ottmar Gallery. Learn more.
Morning story-times will be followed by Capron Park Zoo’s creatures that “go bump in the night” on Thursday, and “Burt the Raccoon: The World’s Funniest Puppet Show” on Friday.
Thanks to the Attleboro and Norton Cultural Councils, and the Attleboro Rotary, Saturday will feature Jackson Gillman’s family show “Riot in the Garden,” and “Animal Invaders” from Boston’s Museum of Science. The ever popular Big Ryan returns on Sunday afternoon in the gallery, while downstairs, our Nighthawks Café “Coffeehouse” will welcome performers Andy Solberg, Ed Able, Buck and Winnie. (With a number of events and workshops still to be announced, be sure to check out our website for complete information as it becomes finalized.) Show hours are Thurs through Saturday, 9:30-4:30; Sunday 12:00-4:00. Admission is just $3, with children under 9 free!
Featured entertainment for this year’s “After Hours” event on Saturday night, March 27 will be Cabaret Duo Tim Harbold and Valerie Anastasio – who have performed throughout Massachusetts since 1990, blending jazz standards, show tunes, and comic cabaret with their own distinctive musicianship and humor. The duo has been featured on Ron Della Chiesa’s Jazz Songbook (WGBH Radio), in MFA for the Holidays and on the cover of the Boston Globe Calendar section. Doors open for the After Hours event at 7:00 Cost is only $30 per person in advance ($35 at the door). Space is limited. Call 508-222-2644 x13 to secure your tickets. Download an “After Hours” Profile.