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On Saturday, February 14th, 2009, from 6:30-8:30 pm, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum hosts its 3rd annual Venetian Valentine evening event, evoking the magic and romance of a bygone era of entertaining.
Guests will enjoy an assortment of tempting cocktails, delectable bites, and decadent desserts; live jazz from the flowering courtyard; a poetic “Art of Romance” tour of the softly-lit galleries… and more! It’s a particularly romantic and unique way to delight your Valentine or to spend a stylish night with friends.
The evening begins with romantic jazz standards – think My Funny Valentine – sung from the courtyard garden. Throughout the event, the Gardner Museum’s three floors of galleries, filled with masterworks by Raphael, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Titian and others, will be open for an intimate stroll through 30 centuries worth of great art, and a special “Art of Romance” tour will lead visitors on a poetry-infused exploration of some of Isabella Gardner’s more romantic pieces. Guests will enjoy an open bar and an array of culinary delights—including passed hors d’oeuvres, a light supper buffet, and sumptuous themed desserts—designed to awaken all the senses.
At the end of the evening, attendees will receive a free gift bag filled with romantic mementos and indulgent special offers to keep the romance alive year-round. The only thing missing: a gondola to take you home! Tickets to the Gardner’s Venetian Valentine event are available to the general public by advance purchase only. -- www.gardnermuseum.org
Posted January 22nd, 2009 by ruzik_tuzik
