Monday, August 15, 2011

5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES “THE MAGIC OF THE MOVIES” TO BE HELD AT THE ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS DECEMBER 2-4 & 7-11


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   Contact:  Linda Soper - (561) 835-9057    

The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden is pleased to announce its theme for the 5th Annual Festival of Trees.  Titled “The Magic of the Movies” each tree will be designed by area designers and philanthropists around iconic American movies.  The event commences on Friday, December 2, 2011 with a gala reception from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, continues throughout the weekend, and then will be on display daily beginning Wednesday, December 7 through Sunday, December 11 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. 


WHAT:                        5th Annual Festival of Trees - “The Magic of Movies”

WHEN:                        Fri, December 2nd Gala Reception – 6:00-9:00pm
                                    Saturday & Sun December 3rd & 4th Community Days – 5:00-8:30pm
                                    Wed-Sun December 7th - 11th Community Days – 5:00-8:30pm

COMMITTEE:             Co-chairs Karyn G. Lamb, Mieke van Waveren
                                    Decorator Chair: Joseph Pubillones
                                    Holiday Day House Chair: David Miller

COST:                          Gala Reception Tickets:
                                    Members $175
                                    Non Members $225
                                    Young Guests with Parent $25
                                    Nanny $40

                                    Community Evening Tickets
                                    Adults $15, Children $5, Children 3 and under free.

The wonder of the decorated trees, characters in costume, music performances as well as a synchronized light and music show mesmerize adults as well as children.

This extraordinary event is the major fundraising vehicle for the Gardens and its award winning Community Enrichment Program: including Exhibitions, Literacy Days, Earth Days and on-going student visits made possible by outstanding collaboration and partnerships. Our programs foster responsible stewardship of our environment and the Gardens through education.

For more information and for tickets, please visit: www.ansg.org or call: 561-832.5328.

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The gardens are conveniently located at 253 Barcelona Road, at the corner of Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday. 11- 4 p.m.

            If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (561) 835-9057 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com





           

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