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Fall Chrysanthemum Show
November 1 - November 16, 2008 |
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| As the colors fade outdoors, floral fireworks will be erupting inside the Lyman Conservatory. Even more extravagant than our well-known Spring Bulb Show, the display showcases oversized blooms in unexpected shapes and colors, some reaching 8” across, perched atop plants 5-7 feet tall! This year the Show has expanded into a Celebration of Asian Culture in Flower, Fabric, & Flavor. It will include Japanese kimonos and bamboo as part of the extravaganza. Events during the two weeks include tea tastings, a Japanese Tea Ceremony, basketry demonstrations, artwork of chrysanthemums by Smith students, and much more. |
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Opening Lecture
Camellia Sinensis and Chrysanthemum ( Cha and Bai Ju Hua ) A Delight for the Eyes and the Palate Presented by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J Heiss |
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Western Massachusetts’ food writers and tea experts Mary Lou and Robert Heiss will explore the Six Great Classes of Tea, as described in their book, The Story of Tea, A Cultural History and Drinking Guide, nominated for the 2008 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. Join us for a slideshow presentation of tea gardens from which they have sourced tea. Their images reveal the stunning origins of leaf tea, the intricacies of tea manufacture, and representative tea wares used to enjoy the world’s most popular beverage. Tea brewing instruction and tips will be followed by Q & A. |
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| Following the talk there will be a reception at the Lyman Conservatory, where delicious tea refreshment will be served informally and the Fall Chrysanthemum Show will be illuminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Performed by Maki Hubbard Associate Professor, East Asian Languages & Literature assisted by Sazanami, the student Japanese Cultural Organization Saturday November 8, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
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In this traditional practice, tea is ceremonially prepared and served to others, following a formal procedure using special ritual objects.
Visitors are invited to participate in or observe the ceremony, which will take place in the Gallery at the Lyman Plant House. |
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Japanese-style Bamboo Baskets for Tea
Demonstration by Nancy Moore Bess Tuesday November 11, 2008, 7:00 pm Lyman Plant House |
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| Bamboo contributes to every aspect of Japanese life and is used extensively in basketry. Nancy Moore Bess will demonstrate the making of Japanese-style baskets using bamboo, and samples from her collection will be on display. Nancy Moore Bess is an internationally known textile and bamboo craftsperson. Her trips to Japan inspire her work and influence the way she appreciates everyday materials. For over thirty years she has been creating unique baskets that reflect Japanese influences on her craft. She is the author of Bamboo in Japan. |
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Exhibition:
Rare and Endangered Plants of New England
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Spring Bulb Show
March 7- March 22, 2009 |
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