COMING EVENTS

Tuesday, Aug. 19   Museum closed to the public

Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m.
After Hours
Join us as we kick off our fifth season of After Hours with the return of Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. Our nonprofit event partner for the evening is the Children’s Home Society of Mid-Florida. Doors open and food service begins at 5 p.m. with music set for 6 p.m. in the courtyard, weather permitting. In case of rain, the performance will be held in the museum’s auditorium. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Food and drink are available at extra charge, cash only, with catering provided by Gallery Square Catering.

Additional parking with a free shuttle is available at Scudder’s Gallery Square, 4645 E. Silver Springs Blvd., across the boulevard from the main entrance to Lowe’s. For more information, call 352-291-4455, ext. 1835.

Friday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m.
Director’s Circle reception and exhibition preview for Home is Where the Art is featuring Responding to Home, Thomas Hart Benton: Prints from the Collection of Kyle Culley and the Estate of Mary Helen Bohmer, and the Heart Gallery of Mid-Florida. To RSVP or to learn about joining at the Director’s Circle level, call 352-291-4455, ext. 1294 or e-mail Pamela Mock.

Friday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Members Opening reception and exhibition preview for Home is Where the Art is featuring Responding to Home, Thomas Hart Benton: Prints from the Collection of Kyle Culley and the Estate of Mary Helen Bohmer, and the Heart Gallery of Mid-Florida. To RSVP, please call the Appleton Events Hotline at 352-291-4455, ext. 1255.

Saturday, Sept. 13
Exhibition Opening
Home is Where the Art is featuring Responding to Home, Thomas Hart Benton: Prints from the Collection of Kyle Culley and the Estate of Mary Helen Bohmer

Friday, Sept. 19
Trips N Tours
Join us as we visit Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida and the Salvador Dali Museum of Art in St. Petersburg. Trip includes lunch at the Columbia Restaurant. The cost for this daytrip is $75 for museum members, $85 for nonmembers. Call 352-291-4456.

Friday, Sept. 19
Nomination Deadline for the Florida Thorobred Fillies’ first annual Arthur I. Appleton Award for Visionary Leadership. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1294 for information.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Art Craft for children ages 6-9. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1613 to learn more.

Friday, Oct. 10
Deadline: advance tickets for the Appleton Cup Invitational on Oct. 18. Tickets are $60, or $75 at the gate. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1294 for details.

Sunday, Oct. 12
Exhibition Closing
Heart Gallery of Mid-Florida ends.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.
After Hours
Dick Hyman joins us for an evening of fine music and fine art. Doors open and food service begins at 5 p.m. with music set for 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Food and drink are available at extra charge (cash only). Additional parking with a free shuttle is available at Scudder’s Gallery Square, 4645 E. Silver Springs Blvd., across the boulevard from the main entrance to Lowe’s. For more information, call 352-291-4455, ext. 1835.

Saturday, Oct. 18
Appleton Cup Invitational
Hosted by the Florida Thorobred Fillies in partnership with the Appleton, this popular polo event will take place at the Florida Horse Park. Includes presentation of the Fillie’s first annual Arthur I. Appleton Award for Visionary Leadership. Tickets are $75 at the gate ($60 if purchased by Oct. 10).

Saturday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Art Craft for children ages 10-14. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1613 to learn more.

Saturday, Nov. 8
Family Day
Enjoy a full day of art, entertainment, and hands-on activities exploring the meaning of home. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1613 for details.

Sunday, Nov. 9
Exhibition Closing
Last day to view Responding to Home and Thomas Hart Benton: Prints from the Collection of Kyle Culley and the Estate of Mary Helen Bohmer.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Art Craft for families with children ages 4-7. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1613 for details.

Thursday, Nov. 27
Closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Friday Dec. 5
Art Basel in Miami
Join Trips N Tours for a behind the scenes look at the world’s premier international show for modern and contemporary works. Call 352-291-4456.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m.
Holiday Happening
Enjoy extended hours, costumed carolers, seasonal treats and holiday shopping. Admission is FREE.

Thursday, Dec. 25
Closed for Christmas