Filoli Features  Filoli’s online news, July 2012, Volume 6; Issue 7

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wine tasting in 2011 Special Event
An Evening of Wine with Roses
Saturday, July 21, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sample superb California wines and listen to acoustic guitar instrumentalist Mark Kostrzewa while you enjoy Filoli’s Garden in full bloom. At 6:30 pm a sumptuous gourmet dinner will be served in the Visitor and Education Center followed by dessert and the benefit raffle.

For more information, please call (650) 364–8300, ext. 508, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Ticket holder need not be present to win.

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Keifer Pear at Filoli Tour Filoli’s unique heirloom orchard Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 20.
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Did you know that Circle Level Members receive a 10% discount in the Filoli Garden Shop? Consider upgrading to a Circle Level Membership
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Filoli Calendar

JULY

What’s blooming in the Garden? Visit Filoli’s What’s Blooming page

Horticulture staff prune camellias and fruit trees and shear hedges throughout the month.

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Greenhouse staff begin sowing biennials and perennials for spring 2012 display

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Learn proper techniques for Pruning Fruit Trees

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An Evening of Wine with Roses takes place

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Get practical garden information at The Joys of Summer

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Jazz at Filoli presents “An Afternoon of Swing.” Rossano Sportiello is joined by Nicki Parrott, Hal Smith and Stephanie Trick. SOLD OUT

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Jazz at Filoli   The Beat Goes On!

Jane Monheit

On Sunday, August 12, Jazz at Filoli continues its tradition of bringing top jazz vocalists to our stage and Jane Monheit fits the bill perfectly. She is an extraordinarily gifted singer, whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds.

Sunday afternoon concert dates:
July 29 (sold out) – “An Afternoon of Swing,” Rossano Sportiello with Nicki Parrott, Hal Smith and Stephanie Trick
August 12 – Jane Monheit (tickets still available)
August 26 – Cyrus Chestnut Quartet (tickets still available)
September 23 – Catherine Russell (tickets still available)

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Filoli Summer Celebration
The Great Big Garden Bonanza
August 3 – 5

Learn how to get the most from the summer garden through three days of informative demonstrations, walks and talks and fun crafts for children.

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Classes, Walks, Talks and More

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Introduction to Botanical Art
July 13 and 14

Gain hands–on instruction and practice traditional art skills such as plant observation, drawing, color mixing and painting.

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Creating Depth & Dimension
Watercolor Workshop
July 19 – 21

Use techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, glazing, color theory and learn how to clearly paint your focus. You will leave this workshop with a finished painting.

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Sunset Hikes
Begin July 18

Experience the tranquility of Filoli’s nature preserve in sight of the setting sun by bringing your family for a hike in the woodlands at dusk. It is the ideal time of day to spot resident wildlife.

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Postcards and Note Cards from Start to Finish Photography Workshop
July 25

Get the whole picture, from taking the shot to creating a final image. Basics, such as setting up your camera, taking a good shot and how to get images for your camera, will be covered.

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Creating a Garden Journal
July 28 and 29

Work with pencil, water–soluble pencil, watercolor pencil and pigma pens to practice a variety of casual writing styles. You will learn an exciting transparent transfer method so everyone will have beautiful images for their journals.

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Landscape Studies
Ages 8 through 12
July 28

Explore the many ways you can interpret what you see in your surroundings and have fun creating impressive works of art. Create your next masterpiece at Filoli!

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