Programs
Special Guests, New Programs and Returning Favorites SPECIAL GUESTS: James Klein and David Reid discuss KleinReid, their Brooklyn-based ceramics company and the intricacies of being life and business partners. NEW THIS YEAR:Especially for families-Enjoy the “Gay Day Family Breakfast”and “Punch on the Portico,” an outdoor afternoon social on the Lunar Lawn. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The Rock Creek Singers, an ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. Enjoy other activities throughout the day “If Plants Could Walk & Talk,” a jaunt through the gardens; "Explore Russia! Treasure Hunting in Mrs. Post’s Mansion,” an enchanting audio tour; Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty, an engaging retrospective; and hands-on fun, creating “belly button” art inspired by Eva Zeisel’s designs 4th Annual Gay Day - Schedule at a Glance *Family events are in bold. Ongoing Activities 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Visitor Center and Museum Shop open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Young people’s audio tour - “Explore Russia! Treasure Hunting in Mrs. Post’s Mansion” 10:00am - 5:00 pm - Mansion, Gardens, and Greenhouse open for self-guided touring 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty exhibition open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Four “Behind the Scenes” rooms in the Mansion open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Design Studio featuring hands-on activities open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Throwing Curves-Eva Zeisel, documentary film, screening. |
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This year’s Gay Day is in memory of and with gratitude to Wanda Alston, a founding member of Hillwood’s GLBT Committee. Her encouragement for Hillwood to become a more welcoming and accepting place will always be with us.
Timed Events 9:00-10:30 am - LGBT Family Welcome Breakfast 10:15-11:00 am - Hike: If Plants Could Walk and Talk 10:30-11:15 am - Guest Lecture: James Klein and David Reid 11:00-11:15 am - Gallery Talk: Fashion by Design 11:45 am – 12:15 pm - Garden Walk: Container Gardening 12:15 – 1:00 pm - Guest Lecture: James Klein and David Reid 12:30-12:45 pm - Gallery Talk: Fashion by Design 1:30-2:00 pm - Concert: Rock Creek Singers 1:30-2:15 pm - Hike: If Plants Could Walk and Talk 2:00-2:15 pm - Gallery Talk: Fashion by Design 2:30-3:15 pm - Guest Lecture: James Klein and David Reid 2:45-3:15 pm - Garden Walk: Container Gardening 3:30-3:45 pm - Gallery Talk: Fashion by Design 3:45-4:15 pm - Concert: Rock Creek Singers 4:15-5:00 pm - Punch on the Portico!
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