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Fabulous Fridays Season Two
The popular Fabulous Fridays programme is back! Using the exhibition Wonderland: The Magic of the Rose as inspiration, garden experts give a series of discussions on the care of roses, as well as their captivating hold on culture. The discussions will be facilitated by Radio Live Broadcaster, columnist and gardening personality Maggie Barry.
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The Magic of the Rose: Cultivating the Queen of the Summer Garden
26 February, 11am
Auditorium
DOOR SALES SPECIAL
Purchase a door sales ticket on Friday 26 February and receive a second ticket for FREE.
Discover how to display roses to their best advantage in a garden setting. We'll look at time honoured traditions and innovative designs using colour co-ordinated plant combinations.
The panel features some of Auckland's most knowledgeable rose breeders and enthusiasts, who will share their growing techniques and tips with you. The line-up includes Jack Hobbs, Curator and Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens; Karen Lowther, award-winning designer and manager of Eden Gardens and Jocelen Janon, President of Heritage Roses New Zealand, who will explain what makes the rose unique.
Take advantage of a combined 150 years of rose growing knowledge and come armed with your own questions.
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The Culture of the Rose: The Rose’s Enduring Allure
26 March, 11am
Auditorium
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Maggie Barry will be joined by rose experts and designers to discuss the symbolism and influence of the rose in art and culture. The panel features top New Zealand designer Trelise Cooper; art critic Keith Stuart and Auckland Museum's Botany Curator, Ewen Cameraon.
The fragrance and beauty of the flower has seen the flower associated with a host of heavenly beings, from ancient Greek goddesses to Christian saints. In art and literature the rose symbolises sentiments of romantic love as well cycles of life and death.
Discover just why the rose continues to captivate at Fabulous Fridays. |
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VENUE
Auckland Museum Auditorium. Please gather in the southern atrium outside the Wonderland exhibit.
DOOR SALES
On the day of the event tickets may not be purchased online or over the phone. If tickets still remain, you may purchase them from any Museum ticket desk, however we recommend booking in advance. |
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PRICES
Single ticket $15
Concession & Members $9
Group booking (10 people or more) $9 per person
Exhibition entry is included.
Wonderland: Magic of the Rose |
| Fabulous Fridays are suitable for persons 18 years and over. |
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The discussion series will be facilitated by our gardening personality, Maggie Barry.
Our senses – taste, touch, hearing, sight and smell – enchant our world. Wouldn’t you like a chance to discover yours?
Fabulous Fridays offer the opportunity to spend time at your Museum learning new skills and igniting the imagination. Using the two-part exhibition Wonderland: The Mystery of the Orchid and The Magic of the Rose as a platform, experts and artisans will give a series presentations that will allow you to unearth your talents, develop new skills and ignite your imagination.
Do you want to know more about Roses? Get together with your friends for an interesting and engaging time at Auckland Museum. | |
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