“Step Back in Time”—Music and Costume of the 1920s New “Country Estate Evening” Fundraiser at Historic Site in Woodside, CA WHEN: July 17, 2013--5:30 to 7:30 WHERE: Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 June 18 tickets go on sale. Advanced ticket purchase required Fans of Masterpiece’s “Downton Abbey” will enjoy the “Country Estate Evening” as Filoli steps back in time with music and costume of the 1920s. Visitors will be able to stroll through the historic House and Garden in their period dress (optional) or don a fedora and come to see those who have dressed for the occasion. This event is a rare chance to experience what is considered one of the world’s most beautiful gardens at twilight. Catered hors d’oeuvres and drinks including, white wine, beer, iced tea, soda and sparkling water will be served by Filoli staff and volunteers in period dress reminiscent of Filoli’s 1920s household staff. Live music will be provided by The 22nd Street Regulars which is a San Francisco jazz ensemble performing New Orleans and Tin Pan Alley style jazz from the 1920s. The Filoli Garden and Gift Shop will also be open. Special Advance Ticket Purchase Required: Admission is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Parking is free. Early reservations are strongly recommended as tickets sell out early and space is limited. Tickets go on sale starting June 10 and can be purchased online at filoli.org/country-estate-evening anytime or by calling Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (650) 364-8300, ext. 508. About Filoli Filoli, located in Woodside, CA, is recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The 654-acre property includes a 36,000 square-foot residence furnished with an extensive collection of 17th and 18th century English antiques and 16 acres of English Renaissance gardens that showcase an exquisite horticultural collection. Established as a private residence in 1917 and opened to the public in 1976 to promote cultural and horticultural endeavors, Filoli is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information about Filoli, please visit filoli.org. About the National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the National Trust for Historic Preservation was founded in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to protect the irreplaceable places that tell America’s story. Staff at the Washington, D.C. headquarters, six regional offices, and 27 historic sites work with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 200,000 members and thousands of preservation groups in all 50 states. For more information, visit preservationnation.org.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:33:25 +0000
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