News from Bellingrath Gardens and Home for May

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May 2012

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Membership

Pancake Breakfast

Upcoming Events

Travel & Tourism Week

Wonderful Wednesday

MCIL Early Bird Special

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Membership is the Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

Join The Friends of Bellingrath and help perpetuate the dream and legacy of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath... Bellingrath Gardens and Home. As a member, your mother will receive free admission to the Gardens for one year, special discounts, invitations to members-only programs, behind the scenes tours and special events.

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F.R.A.C.A.
Pancake Breakfast

Come One and Come All to the Annual Pancake Breakfast with Bake Sale and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 5th from 7:00 to 11:00 AM.

Sponsored by the Fowl River Area Civic Association the Pancake Breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children 10 and under and includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.

All proceeds will go to maintain the Fowl River Community House located at 5401 Fowl River Road.

Upcoming Events

National Public
Gardens Day
May 11

Mother's Day Evening Garden Concert
May 13

Mrs. Bessie
Bellingrath's Birthday
May 20

Wonderful Wednesdays

June 6 - July 25

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Mother's Day Garden Concert

May 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is happy to welcome The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra and their conductor Rob Seebacher for the annual Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 13th at 5:30 p.m. This year's concert will be held on Live Oak Plaza between the Bellingrath Home and the Boehm Gallery. Enjoy the Gardens and Home throughout the afternoon and then gather at 5:30 for the late afternoon concert.

You may reserve a table for 4 or for 6 to enjoy your supper and the music. A table for 4, which includes table, chairs and a table covering is $15.00; a table for 6 is $20.00. There are a limited number of tables available, so please make your table reservations early. Bring your own picnic, or pre-order a picnic box supper for $10 from Atlanta Bread Company and a beverage that you may pick up as you arrive at Live Oak Plaza.

Picnic Lunch Options

1. Chicken Waldorf - on Asiago Focaccia, Chicken Salad made with Dried Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples, Walnuts, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions and Mayonnaise, Chips, Cookie & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea)

2. Turkey Bacon Rustica - on Ciabatta, Turkey, Bacon, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion with Sun-Dried tomato Pesto Spread. Chips, Cookie & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea)

3. Salad Supper - Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Fresh Fruit, Chips & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea)

Limited seating will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. Everyone is invited to an ice cream social on the South Terrace, adjacent to Live Oak Plaza, immediately following the concert.

The free concert is included in your admission to Bellingrath Gardens. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Mother's Day, admission will be reduced to $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5-12. Children under the age of 5 are always admitted free.

This is the perfect way to conclude your Mother's special day. For more information about the complete menu selection and to make your table or dinner reservation, please call Bellingrath Gardens and Home at 973-2217 ext 110 or download an order form below. Deadline to make your reservation is Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

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National Travel and Tourism Week

May 5 to May 13, 2012

The tourism industry employs over 15,000 people in Mobile and generates nearly $850 million in travel-related expenses each year. Over 2.5 million people visit Mobile annually and their spending has a direct impact on our area's bottom line.

As part of the national campaign to generate awareness about our local tourism industry and its economic impact, representatives from hotels, restaurants, attractions and other travel-related services will come together in Cathedral Square to celebrate.

Mayor Sam Jones will once again proclaim the first Tuesday in May as 'National Travel and Tourism Day,' and will join other distinguished speakers and guests as we focus on why TRAVEL MATTERS.

Wonderful Wednesdays

June 6 to July 25 - No program July 4

Who knew Wednesday could be so wonderful? Every Wednesday, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature. Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath is the perfect place to bring a friend and spend time among 65 acres of blooms!

June 6 - Summer Garden Walk with Barbara Smith
June 13 - Antique Iron Garden Ornaments with Tom McGehee
June 20 - Kids' Gulf Discovery Day & Kid's Kruise (reservations required)
June 27 - Hibiscus with Dr. Bill Barrick
July 4 - No program
July 11 - Herbs 101 with Annette Daugherty from the Gulf Coast Herb Society
July 18 - Growing Citrus on the Gulf Coast with John Olive with Auburn University Ornamental Horticulture Research Center
July 25 - Plants and Gardens of China, Thailand and Vietnam with Dr. Brenda Litchfield.

Gardens Admission ($12.00 for adults & $ 6.50 for children 5-12) is charged for non-members attending programs unless otherwise listed. There are additional charges to tour the Home and/or to take the River Cruise. Call 251.973.2217 X 111 for reservations.

NGRATH GARDENES AND HOME

Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Operated by The Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation, a charitable, not-for-profit organization

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road / Theodore, Alabama 36582
800.247.8420 / 251.973.2217