In Association with the Smithsonian Institution
A public sculpture park in Solomons, Maryland

Annmarie Garden is going green with paperless invitations to ...


3rd Annual Spring Garden Party

Tickets

Exhibits Entertainment Menu   Libations Auction Honorary Guests Proceeds Sponsors



Ticket Information

$75 for non-members   $65 for members

To be listed as a Patron of the GREEN exhibit,
please add $50 to your ticket price.

 

 

Please join us for an artful evening created with the earth in mind…

3rd Annual Spring Garden Party
and opening of 
GREEN: art with the earth in mind

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center
Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland

Saturday, June 12, 2010
Silent Auction Preview 5:00-6:00pm
Garden Party 6:00-10:00pm

Proceeds from the event to benefit:
The Annmarie Garden Scholarship Fund
&
The Expansion of the Ceramic Studio


Honorary Guests & Jurors of GREEN:
Dr. Margaret Palmer, Director, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Ms. Bryna Freyer, Curator of Collections, National Museum of African Art

 

Three easy ways to purchase tickets:

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or
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or
Call 410.326.4640 to Purchase Tickets by PHONE


Thank you!

Your Hosts - The Board of Ann's Circle, Inc., of Annmarie Garden:

Michael D. Frederick, President,
Evelyn S. Hungerford, Immediate Past President,
Laurie Uherek, Treasurer, Stacey Hann-Ruff, Secretary,
Patrick Furey, Michelle Goodwin, Glenn Ives, Andrea Sanborn,
Commissioner Susan Shaw, Katie Watts, & Karen Zuza

Ann's Circle, Inc. is a 501 c 3, non-profit organizations. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
ABOUT THE EVENT

EXHIBITS

Preview the new exhibit GREEN: art with the earth in mind

Meet the GREEN jurors:
Dr. Margaret Palmer, Director, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Ms. Bryna Freyer, Curator of Collections, National Museum of African Art


Tour the Mezzanine Exhibit,The Nature of Pastel

Revel in the ambiance of the award-winning Arts Building

Explore the newest outdoor exhibit, Fairy Houses

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ENTERTAINMENT

Featuring international jazz by
Heather Maxwell MusiqueMondiale

A rich, vibrant tapestry of international jazz, including songs from the great American songbook, Brazilian bossa nova, steel pan calypso, and African popular traditions. Heather Maxwell on vocals, balafon, and kamalen n'goni; Bob Hallahan on keyboard; Paul Langosch on bass; and Kevin Davis on percussion, drums, and steel pan.

 

LIBATIONS


Guests will enjoy complimentary wine and beer

Annmarie Garden members will enjoy a special members-only cocktail

click here to become a member


HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MENU

Savor hors d’oeurves featuring locally-produced ingredients
created by Maryland Country Caterers

Artesian Cheese & Antipasto Display
A variety of Artesian cheeses, seasonal fruit, imported olives, grilled and marinated vegetables, pickled and garden fresh vegetables, hummus, olive tapenades, aged salami, Italian hams, pepperoni, and Maryland Crab Dip. Selections served with crostini, lavosh, assorted gourmet crackers, pita wedges, baguette slices, whipped butter,
and infused olive oils.

Fish Market
Raw bar, oysters on the half shell served with horseradish, cocktail sauce
and hot sauce; Cajun shrimp, Mahi Mahi fish with fruit salsa.

Carving Station
Roasted Top Round of Beef with port wine sauce & horseradish; Pork Steamship;
roasted vegetable medley with asparagus; Gourmet Crab Macaroni & Cheese; tropical salad mixed with feta, mandarine oranges and vinaigrette; silver dollar rolls.

Desserts & Coffee
Champagne & Peach Demitasse
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Shooter
Key Lime Miniature Parfait
Strawberry Shortcake Miniature Parfait
Fresh Strawberries with chocolate fondue
Regular & decaf coffee served with flavored syrups

Pastel Show

Imagine your show in the Mezzanine Gallery!

 

patio

Picture you and your friends at a private catered dinner for eight!


AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Whether you bid on your own gallery show in the Mezzanine Gallery or a Twilight Dinner for eight at Annmarie Garden, each package offers a unique opportunity to relax with friends, engage in creative activities, or enjoy great food!   Here are a few highlights.....

A Dream Come True – Your Own Show in the Mezzanine Galleryhave you been dreaming of a show in the award-winning Arts Building?  Now is your opportunity to hold a solo show - or small group show for up to three artists - in the lovely boat-shaped Mezzanine Gallery.  With more than 3300 sq. ft of exhibition space, this is a marvelous opportunity to design, install, and host your own show. 

Twilight Dinner for Eight - It has often been said that the twilight hours are the most beautiful at Annmarie.   Eight guests will experience the beauty of this magical time with a private dinner party on Annmarie’s Hungerford Patio.  Named in memory of Tony Hungerford, the east patio is the perfect place to enjoy wine and a meal catered by Dreamweaver Catering.  Dave Uherek, the spouse of board member Laurie Uherek, will provide beautiful background music on his guitar.   

Private Raku Party with Ray Bogle (for up to 8 people) -   If you have never seen a Raku party, you are in for a special treat! Enjoy a unique evening gathering with friends at your own private raku party!  Learn this dramatic ceramic-firing process as you glaze bisque tiles and platters while toasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the flames. Auction package includes a four-hour workshop/party, all materials, and weather-appropriate warm/cold drinks and refreshments.

Stay tuned for more auction highlights!

 

SPECIAL GIFTS

Take home a special gift courtesy of the Annmarie Garden Gift Shop

Dr. Palmer
Dr. Margaret Palmer, Director, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Juror, GREEN Exhibition

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Ms. Bryna Freyer, Curator of Collections, National Museum of African Art
Juror, GREEN Exhibition

HONORARY GUESTS & Jurors of GREEN

Dr.  Margaret Palmer, Director, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Ms. Bryna Freyer, Curator of Collections,
National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

 

kids' class

 

ceramic class


PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT....

Proceeds from the Spring Gala benefit the
Annmarie Garden Scholarship Fund
and the
Expansion of the Ceramic Studio


About the Annmarie Garden Scholarship Fund

Ann’s Circle, Inc., is pleased to announce the creation of a Scholarship Fund to ensure equal access to Annmarie Garden programs.  The purpose of the fund is to support people who show an interest in art and/or nature, and due to their economic circumstances are unable to pay program fees.  Thus far, the Fund has been used to provide programs for children from the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland, as well as pay the tuition for students interested in classes in the Studio School.    Please visit http://www.annmariegarden.org/StudioSchool/AboutSchool/index.htm to learn more about the program. 


About the Expansion of the Ceramic School

In 2008, our Studio School began offering ceramics classes thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Ann’s Circle, the hard work of Annmarie staff, and the volunteer efforts of Sarah Houde and Ray Bogle.  Since then, Sarah and Ray, as well as Tammy Vitale, Parran Collery, Amy Meunier, and Lorrain Humphreys, have taught ceramics classes and camps to students of all ages and backgrounds.   With limited work space and room for only five pottery wheels, we have not been able to fully develop our course offerings.  With your support, we will double the size of the studio, add more wheels to the studio, and expand the catalog to include teen, intergenerational, adult, and special needs classes.  To see the current Studio School catalog, click here.

 


 

AUCTION DONORS

Dream Weaver Catering
Vince & Evie Hungerford
Sarah Houde
Ray Bogle
Robyn Strayer
Guillaume Phillipe, O Salon
Pat Hudson, Grinnell Designs
Caren's Solomons Style


SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to learn more.