Magic Beyond the Gardens 2010
Mosaic Mural Celebrity Trolley Tour: $75/single
Saturday, October 2, 9:30am-1:30pm
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Philadelphia is the world's largest outdoor art gallery due to the many stunning murals in the city. In addition to the traditional painted media, many of these panoramic artworks use tile, glass, and mirror to form large-scale mosaic masterpieces.
Join Philadelphia's Magic Gardens' creator, Isaiah Zagar, and Mural Arts Program Director, Jane Golden, on a special tour of some of the area's most spectacular mosaics- a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The two-hour tour begins at Black 'N' Brew, a fully mosaiced café, and concludes with lunch in the sparkling courtyard of Da Vinci's Italian restaurant. Guests will view up to twenty artworks, paired with fascinating anecdotes from these two Philadelphia art legends. Lunch is included in tour pricing. Reservations are required; secure your seat today before this tour is sold out!
Philadelphia is the world's largest outdoor art gallery due to the many stunning murals in the city. In addition to the traditional painted media, many of these panoramic artworks use tile, glass, and mirror to form large-scale mosaic masterpieces.
Join Philadelphia's Magic Gardens' creator, Isaiah Zagar, and Mural Arts Program Director, Jane Golden, on a special tour of some of the area's most spectacular mosaics- a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The two-hour tour begins at Black 'N' Brew, a fully mosaiced café, and concludes with lunch in the sparkling courtyard of Da Vinci's Italian restaurant. Guests will view up to twenty artworks, paired with fascinating anecdotes from these two Philadelphia art legends. Lunch is included in tour pricing. Reservations are required; secure your seat today before this tour is sold out!
| Tour Intinerary | |
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9:30 AM |
Check-in and board trolley at Black 'N' Brew |
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10:00 AM |
Trolley departs |
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12:00 PM |
Tour concludes, begin lunch at Da Vinci's |
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1:30 PM |
Tour ends |
Storytelling at Supper Restaurant: $75/single
Saturday, October 2, 5:00- 6:30pm
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Join Isaiah and Julia Zagar for a lovely, intimate dinner especially designed for this event by Supper chef Mitch Prensky. Enjoy three courses of locally-cultivated foods accompanied by an open wine bar and signature drinks.
After dinner, view one-of-a-kind artist books created by Zagar throughout the past four decades, chronicling both Zagar and Philadelphia's growing art community. Listen to sensational personal narratives about Philadelphia art and activism by Isaiah and Julia.
This very special dinner can accommodate less than 40 people; purchase your tickets today!
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A Night in the Garden: $100/single; $150/pair;
Arts & Culture Discount: $65/single; $115/pair*
October 2, 6:30pm -10:00pm
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Amid hundreds of elegant white candles, enjoy an evening of entertainment and refreshments like no other!
PMG's new exhibition, Magic Beyond the Gardens: Exploring the Zagar Influence opens, featuring various artworks and documents that emphasize the artistic and community influences of Isaiah and Julia Zagar throughout Philadelphia and beyond. Feast on delicious hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants Supper, Honey's Sit 'n Eat, Beau Monde, Whole Foods, Joey's, Qdoba, and more, while enjoying an open bar with signature drinks and wine.A variety of entertainment will keep you enchanted throughout the evening. Music provided by The Stephen Baylock Sextet, along with performances from an Indian dance troupe, fire jugglers and dancers, ten-foot "mojiganga" traditional Mexican puppets, and DJ Ross of Love will amaze and delight you. Notable speakers include Gary Steuer, Chief Cultural Consultant of Philadelphia, and Rick and Ruth Snyderman, gallery owners in Philadelphia for four decades.
Guests can also learn about the Zagar method and exercise their own creative talents by tiling a large mosaic piece. A silent auction of over 40 items will also give guests a chance to browse through wonderful gifts for their loved ones- or for themselves! Silent auction items include a one-night stay at the Crowne Plaza with breakfast, a $250 gift card for Union Trust restaurant, and a family membership for Plays & Players Theater. All guests receive specially-prepared gift bags to finish their "Night in the Garden."
*Receive a special discount on "A Night in the Garden" if your job or education is in the arts, culture, and creative economy. You must present a form of identification for your creative economy employment along with your ticket when you arrive.
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The Secret Garden: Mural & Watkins Street Tour: $45/single; $75/pair
Sunday, October 3, 12:00-3:00pm
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Begin your day with a light brunch and mimosas in the glittering PMG courtyard, then climb aboard a trolley to view the best of Isaiah Zagar's South Philadelphia mosaics, hosted by PMG Executive Director Ellen Owens.
Conclude the trolley portion of the tour at 1002 Watkins Street, a 10,000 square-foot mosaiced warehouse that has never been shown to the public! Almost completely covered with the most exquisite mosaics Zagar has completed to date, the Watkins Street "Secret Garden" was pictured prior to its transformation in the award-winning documentary In A Dream.
Zagar himself will guide you through this amazing space and share some incredible anecdotes about the imagery and history of the site. Explore this dream-like structure on your own, sip mimosas, and finish with a trolley back to PMG. This tour is limited to only 40 people, so be sure to buy your ticket for this exclusive offer today.
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Magic Beyond the Gardens package: $225/single; $400/pair
Saturday, October 2 - Sunday, October 3, 2010
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Enjoy all four events in the Magic Beyond the Gardens fundraiser: "Mosaic Mural Celebrity Tour," "Storytelling at Supper," "A Night in the Garden," and "The Secret Garden: Mural & Watkins Street Tour" at enormous savings! By purchasing the Magic Beyond the Gardens package, singles save $70 and pairs save an incredible $125 on the featured events. This package truly shows support for PMG's rapidly growth and success.
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