“The speaker’s use of botanical nomenclature was most welcome. Thank you.” From A Garden Well Placed by Xa Tollemache, co–sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation.
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Lectures“The speaker’s use of botanical nomenclature was most welcome. Thank you.” From A Garden Well Placed by Xa Tollemache, co–sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation.Historical journeys, garden explorations, architectural brilliance and interesting stories are just a few examples of what you will experience while attending one of our intriguing lectures, each complemented by a remarkable visual presentation. Well–known authors, horticulturists, history enthusiasts and other professionals share their knowledge and experience. Each presentation is followed by a reception during which guests mingle with each other as well as the presenter. In some cases, a book signing and sale will immediately follow. Spend a lovely afternoon experiencing something new at Filoli. Our guests say it best… 2012 LecturesThe history of racing, a California art colony and a look at part of San Francisco’s unique culture are discussed at Filoli’s 2012 spring lecture series. Well–known authors, curators and historians share their knowledge and experience. Each presentation is followed by a reception where guests mingle with each other as well as the presenter. In some cases, a book signing and sale will immediate follow. Spend an afternoon experiencing something new at Filoli. 
Chinese San FranciscoFriday, May 18, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm San Francisco’s Chinatown between 1850 and 1943 was the largest community of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Its location in the heart of San Francisco made it an integral part of the unique cultural fabric of the city. Dr. Yong Chen explores how these new Americans formed such a vibrant and lasting community as they synthesized the values of their new land with their ancient traditions. By examining Chinese–language source material such as the four major daily newspaper published in Chinatown of this period, Dr. Chen reveals the complexity of Chinese San Francisco from a Chinese perspective. Fee: $25 members; $30 non–members. Presented in conjunction with the Royal Oak Foundation. 
Great Houses of San FranciscoThursday, September 20, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm San Francisco is known for its beauty and elegance, especially architectural. Join Erin Feher as she brings to life some of the fine examples of architectural achievements that still exist in the City. Fee for series: $25 members; $30 non–members. 
Russian Hill: An Early Arts & Crafts CommunityThursday, October 18, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm At the turn of the 20th Century, Russian Hill was the center of artistic and intellectual life of San Francisco, grouped around the Reverend Joseph Worcester and the Swedenborgian Church of the New Jerusalem. Willis Polk, Bruce Porter, Bernard Maybeck, Mary Curtis Richardson and William Keith were all members of a close–knit group that helped introduce the Arts & Crafts Movement to California. This movement was not only about artistic expression but an attitude and a sensibility that honored what was way of life that stressed authenticity, a contemplative approach to nature and an emphasis on the hand made. Leslie Freudenheim, a leading expert on this place and period and the author of Building with Nature: Inspiration for the Arts & Crafts Home, traces the origins and influence of this special place and time. Fee for series: $25 members; $30 non–members. |
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