October at The Huntington

Tickets    Visit    Exhibitions October New Exhibition Project Blue Boy Opens Sept. 22 The Blue Boy undergoes its first major technical examination and conservation treatment in public view, in a special satellite conservation studio set up in the west end of The Huntington's grand portrait gallery. More Events Chamber Music Concert: Camerata Pacifica Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Guitarist Eliot Fisk joins the ensemble  for a performance of works ranging from Frescobaldi’s Partite sopra l’Aria detta “La Frescobalda” to Albéniz’s Sevilla. Tickets Chamber Music Concert: Camerata Pacifica Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 18, No. 2, and Mozart’s Oboe Quartet anchor this program which culminates in John Adams’ buoyant Book of Alleged Dances for string quartet. Tickets Pinkie & Blue Boy Tea Party Thursday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Celebrate the iconic Blue Boy with a festive tea party in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Special menu includes petit lobster vol-a-vent, wild mushroom and leek egg quiche, Blue Boy macarons, and more. Tickets Family Drop-In Program: Garden Party Saturday, Oct. 20, 1–2 p.m. Drop by the Children’s Garden for an hour of stories with Bing the Hummingbird, and hands-on activities that explore the natural world. More Family Evening: Astronomy Adventure Night Saturday, Oct. 20, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of stargazing and enjoy a close-up encounter with the planets and stars through a variety of telescopes and activities. Tickets Drama After Dark: A Night of the Macabre with Poe and Gorey Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30–10 p.m. Thrill to the tales of Edgar Allan Poe and Edward Gorey in an evening of chilling drama as haunting works are enacted throughout the moonlit grounds. Tickets Lectures & Conferences California, Birthplace of the Hispanic Conservative Movement Tuesday, Oct. 2, 4–5:30 p.m. Geraldo Cadava discusses the role of California as the birthplace of the Hispanic Conservative Movement between the 1960s and 1990s. Free Filming Christopher Isherwood: A Single Man from the Page to the Screen Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Tom Ford discusses the making of his 2009 film A Single Man, based on Christopher Isherwood’s semi-autobiographical novel. Reservations required Film Screening: A Single Man Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. The Huntington presents a screening of Tom Ford’s 2009 film A Single Man, which was based on Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 novel by the same name. Reservations required Jack London in Hawaii Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Paul Theroux, travel writer and novelist, explains how Jack London’s experiences and observations in the Hawaiian Islands still resonate today. Reservations required Conference: Empowering Appetites Fri-Sat, Oct. 12-13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historians, historical geographers, and literary scholars assess the significant role of food in shaping interpersonal and geopolitical relations during the 18th century. Register Symposium: Migrant Letters Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the letters of Mexican and Chinese migrants and their stories in California's history in this one-day symposium. Register Talk & Book Signing: Desert Gardens of Steve Martino Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30 p.m. Award-winning landscape architect Steve Martino is joined by author Caren Yglesias for a discussion about landscaping for arid climates. Free "Reader, Can You Assist Me?": Audubon and the Origins of Citizen Science Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Gregory Nobles explores the role of ordinary observers in scientific developments from Audubon’s era in the 19th century to the present day. Free California Greenin': How the Golden State Became an Environmental Leader Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m. David Vogel examines California's "greening," emphasizing the role played by the state’s geography, citizen mobilization, and business interests. Free Daniel Sennert's Chymical Reform of 17th-Century Medicine Sunday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. Joel A. Klein explores the work of Daniel Sennert (1572–1637) who sought to reform 17th-century medicine through alchemy, atomism, and experimentation. Free Classes & Workshops Family Curator Tour: Bonsai Builders Saturday, Oct. 6, 9:30–11 a.m. Meet bonsai master Ted Matson for a fun, family-friendly tour of The Huntington’s world-class bonsai collection. Tickets Huntington U: East Asian Gardens: China, Japan, Korea–and California? Thursdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Phillip Bloom leads a six-week course on the history of East Asian garden-making from the 2nd century BCE to the present. Tickets Painting The Huntington Saturdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Artist Richard Scott conducts six classes in watercolor painting, using the gardens and architecture of The Huntington as subjects. Tickets Bonsai Academy Saturdays & Sundays, Oct. 13, 14, 20 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bonsai master Ted Matson leads an intensive four-session school in the art of bonsai. Tickets Children's Workshop: My First Garden Box Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Get your hands dirty and create your own garden box planted with delicious veggies. Tickets Painting with Nan Rae Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn to create watercolors inspired by the art of Chinese brush painting in this monthly class with artist Nan Rae. Tickets In the Garden Ranch Open House Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Stop by The Huntington’s urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas and seasonal tips for sustainable gardening. More Garden Talk: Designing a Firewise Landscape Thursday, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m. Cassy Aoyagi discusses the ten qualities of a firewise landscape. Free International Orchid Show & Sale Fri–Sun, Oct. 19–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Celebrate the amazing diversity of orchids as hundreds of exotic blooms compete for honors at The Huntington’s 4th annual International Orchid Show and Sale. More Ohara School of Ikebana Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Hiroki Ohara, fifth-generation headmaster of the Ohara School of Ikebana, presents a lecture-demonstration of the Japanese art of ikebana flower arranging. Tickets Botany Bay Series: Plant Science for Gardeners and Citizen Scientists Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Join Jim Folsom for an exploration of the wonders of the plant world through discussion and hands-on lab time. Free Fall Plant Sale Fri–Sun, Oct. 26–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Autumn is the perfect time to plant California natives, and our Fall Plant Sale is the perfect place to stock up on all your favorites. More Learn More VERSO: Abundant Harvest A generous bequest from Long Beach art collector Victor Gail (1929–2014) has greatly enhanced The Huntington’s American decorative arts collection while underwriting its care and interpretation. Read LISTEN - Belonging on an Island: Birds, Extinction, and Evolution in Hawai'i Daniel Lewis, the Dibner Senior Curator of the History of Science at The Huntington, discusses his new book about the birds of Hawaii.  Listen WATCH - The American Road Trip is Older than the American Road Join curator Peter Blodgett's tour through a collection of travel journals that visually document early road trips of the American West. Watch Exhibitions What's in Store Treat yourself.  Shop jewelry at The Huntington Store Members Get More Members enjoy free admission on every visit for two adults and any children under 18, access to world-class exhibitions, invitations to fun events and programs, and valuable discounts and savings opportunities.   Around Town 2018 Theodore Payne Fall Plant Sale Thur-Sat, Oct. 25-27, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Just in time for planting season! The region’s largest selection of California flora – with discounts to all and expert advice from TPF staff and volunteers. More View this email in your browser The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, Calif. 91108 626-405-2100  |  Contact us  |  Privacy Policy Update preferences   |  Unsubscribe