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4/10/2010:
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Longwood Gardens presents its first major
exhibition, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
on view from April 10 through November 21, 2010. An
intersection of flora, fashion and science, this exhibition will
transform the Gardens’ gemlike Conservatory into a museum for the
senses. Experience the actual plants and flowers behind iconic perfumes,
explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, discover the unique
combination of creative artistry and intricate science behind perfume
composition, and have the opportunity to compose a basic fragrance at
the Make Your Own Fragrance stations located in the Music
Room.
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Fragrant Gardens & The Science of Scent
The exhibition is divided into four major
sections: Into a Fragrant World, The Art of Perfume &
Fragrant Gardens, The Science of Fragrance, and
Your Fragrant Garden. Longwood’s conservatory and gardens will
overflow with nature’s fragrant plants and flowers and as a focal point,
an 18-foot tall sculptural trellis in the shape of a perfume bottle has
been specially crafted. The exhibition will continue to engage the
senses throughout the grounds of Longwood Gardens with outdoor plantings
for visitors to see, touch and smell.
More than 260 different Genera of
aromatic plants and flowers have been added specifically for the
exhibition, joining more than 5,500 types of plants from around the
world already housed in the historic conservatory. Yellow freesias,
Oriental lilies, hyacinths, gardenias and lilacs are interspersed with
the exhibition. The delicate white blooms of jasmine, which emit a sweet
and rich scent featured in many notable perfumes, will be contrasted
with fresh-scented lavender, popular for centuries as an ingredient in
soaps and potpourri. Ylang ylang, a yellow flower of the cananga tree
that grows in Indonesia and the Philippines, is highly prized for its
rich and complex fragrance and is used by perfumers to add depth and
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4/12/2010:
"Coming
Home to Coatesville, PA"
500 Tons of
World Trade Center Steel "Coming
Home to Coatesville, PA"
10 fifty-ton steel "trees" will travel on a
28 tractor-trailer convoy from New York City
to Coatesville, PA on April 14, 2010
Forty-one years ago, the
last trainload carrying the structural shapes (known as "trees")
destined for the World Trade Center in New York City pulled out of
Lukens Steel in Coatesville, PA. They were the last, of many, which
would frame the first nine floors and soaring lobbies of the North and
South Towers of the world's tallest buildings at that time. As the
horrors of 9/11 unfolded, it was the lasting images of the "trees" still
standing which would etch an indelible image in the minds of those who
viewed them. The trees became the icons of the tragedy. Little could
anyone fathom in 1969 that those same "trees" would once again be
returning to Coatesville some four decades later, to become the
centerpiece of The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in
Coatesville. Steel shapes no longer, but now respected relics of one of
our nation's worst national nightmares.
The
28-truck convoy is estimated to arrive in Coatesville, PA within the
confines of The Lukens National Historic District, on April 14 in the
early afternoon. Their arrival will be greeted by a distinguished
procession into the city. A welcoming ceremony will be held at 4:00 p.m.
and will be hosted by The Graystone Society, with 9/11
remembrances.President of The Graystone Society, Scott G. Huston (a
direct descendent of Rebecca Lukens, the first female industrialist in
The United States) will chair the event.
"It's
our goal," says Huston, "to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, as
well as the steelworkers who created the steel for these monumental
buildings during the 1960's.We feel that it is only fitting that these
trees become the keystone of The National Iron and Steel Heritage
Museum, especially as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near."
The
City of Coatesville welcomes this significant and historic event to its
environs. It is viewed as a key element in the "rebirth" of this storied
steel town and architecturally-rich city. Coatesville recently broke
ground on a new high-rise Marriott Hotel and meandering River Walk,
which will take pedestrians past vistas of the Brandywine River and of
Coatesville's rich industrial history.
The
National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum considers the acquisition of the
World Trade Center "trees" to be the bedrock in artifact development for
the museum. Well on its way to fruition, the museum will be located in
The Lukens National Historic District and will draw national crowds to
the facility, which will educate the public on the people, places,
products and processes of steel making.
A
committee is now being formed by The Graystone Society to oversee the
design and construction of a memorial incorporating these "trees" into
the landscape of the Lukens National Historic District.
This summer will mark
200 years of the iron and steel industry in Coatesville. Two hundred
years ago,
an expectant mother was forced to take over the reigns of her husband's
burgeoning company after keeping a deathbed promise. Rather than shy
away from her responsibility, Rebecca Lukens embraced her role as
manager of the company, in a time when women were primarily occupied
with housework and child rearing. Her Quaker background and conviction
to God helped her create the framework for what would eventually become
The Lukens Steel Company.
The Graystone Society,
which was created in 1984 to help preserve the city's historic
architecture, also assists with municipal improvement and economic
development through preservation. The Graystone Society is named for the
Graystone Mansion, part of The Lukens National Historic District, which
is the future home of The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum. The
Lukens National Historic District is located at 50 South First Avenue,
Coatesville, PA 19320.
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April 2010
Eye to Eye: Portrait Miniatures from the Collection of Phyllis and Jamie
Wyeth
Toward the end of the 18th century, portraits of the single eye of a
loved one became fashionable among the British nobility and aristocracy,
a fashion that soon spread all over Europe. Given as a token of
affection, these portraits were most often painted in watercolor on
ivory and mounted in jewelry, appearing in the form of brooches, rings,
lockets and bracelets. This exhibition, consisting of over 30 eye
portraits drawn from the collection of Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth, offers
visitors a very rare opportunity to view this distinctive form of
portraiture.
Also on view April 17 through July 11, 2010: John Haberle: American
Master of Illusion. Organized by the New Britain Museum of American
Art, this exhibition showcases the masterful trompe l'oeil paintings of
John Haberle (1856-1933).
The Brandywine River Museum is open daily (except Christmas Day) from
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $6 for seniors ages
65 and over, students, and children ages 6-12; free for children under
six and Brandywine Conservancy members.
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All inquiries concerning GBCA may be made by calling: (610) 696-8211, or via
e-mail: info@brandywineculture.org.
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