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BOCA RATON— BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART, 501 Plaza Real, is hosting the most
MUSEUM NEWS— comprehensive Florida themed exhibit of its kind, through March 24, Imagining Florida:

WINTER PARK—MORSE MUSEUM, 445 N. PARK AVENUE, is gearing up for their History and Myth in the Sunshine State, presents a singular collection of 200+ works of
Holiday Events which begin just after Thanksgiving. Events include live music, free Friday art that celebrate how the Sunshine State has inspired artists across three centuries.
night events, tours, and an art demonstration. For six consecutive Friday evenings (Nov. Boca Raton Museum of Art brings together America’s leading masters and some of
23-Dec. 28), visitors can enjoy not only free admission from 4-8 p.m., but live music the world’s most renowned painters – who visited Florida and were spellbound by the
from 5-8 p.m. In addition, at 7 p.m. on November 30 and December 7 and 14, the exotic beauty surrounding them – many shown for the first time alongside unknown
Morse will offer evening tours of the exhibition Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall. artists.
The December 14 programming also includes a family tour of selected galleries and a From pristine natural landscapes, to its identity as a hyper-tourism destination.
pottery demonstration that includes a free take-home art activity for participants. From wild frontier outposts to the mid-century Space-Age boom. From the deeply
On Thursday, December 6, the Morse and the City of Winter Park will present the rooted Seminole and Miccosukee heritage of Florida, to the historic African American
40th annual Christmas in the Park in downtown Winter Park. At this free event, always a communities, these imaginings come together like never before to create a powerful
highlight of the holiday season in Winter Park, the Morse lights up nine Tiffany windows time capsule.
in Central Park and sponsors the Bach Festival Choir, Youth Choir, and Brass Ensemble Three years in the making, the exhibition was guest-curated by Jennifer Hardin and
in an outdoor concert. Gary Monroe. Many of their selections have rarely been seen and some have never
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by been exhibited at a museum until now, and are from some of the leading museums and
Louis Comfort Tiffany, including the chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World’s collections throughout the United States.
Columbian Exposition in Chicago and art and architectural elements from his Long Visitors will feel transported through Florida’s history via the paintings, photographs,
Island estate, Laurelton Hall. and drawings from the 18th to the mid-20th century, from naturalists to modernists.
A full detailed list of events and open hours is available on the Museum’s website at Artists and photographers include: Milton Avery, Martin Johnson Heade, John Singer
www.morsemuseum.org. Sargent, Winslow Homer, Laura Woodward, Purvis Young, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Louis
Comfort Tiffany, Doris Lee, Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, John James Audubon,
Frederic Remington, William Bartram, Sally Michel, Thomas Moran, George Catlin,
ST. AUGUSTINE— THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM, 75 King St., recently celebrated their
birthday with a gala event, Promenade the Alcazar! In addition to the 70th birthday of Frederick Frieseke, and George de Forest Brush.
the Lightner, they also are celebrating the 130th birthday of the Hotel Alcazar. For more information visit the museums website, www.bocamuseum.org.
October 25th, was an evening of enlightening conversation, exceptional music, and
a sweet treats! The after hours party was part of a monthly event held the last Thursday For a complete/comprehensive listing of Florida Museums
of each month, with generous support from the St. John’s County Tourism Development visit http://www.flamuseums.org. The list currently has over 340
Council. museums listed in Florida! Something for everyone!
For more information on future Lightner events visit LightnerMuseum.org/events.

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