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Past Event April 18, 2015 / 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Paradise Garden, Summerville, GA
Member's Cultural Excursion
Member’s Cultural Excursion: Paradise Garden, Summerville, GA
Saturday, April 18, 9am – 5pm
Join curator Daniel Fuller for a day trip to Paradise Garden in Summerville, Ga, the beloved home of artist Howard Finster. His accumulation of odd objects, tools, antiques, and curios attract visitors from around the world. Our group will depart The Contemporary at 9am and travel together in a hired Minibus by Greene Limousine, arriving in time for lunch at Armstrong’s BBQ.
Immediately following lunch, Jordan Poole, Executive Director of Paradise Garden, will conduct a guided tour of the gardens, including exclusive access to places closed to the general public. The group will return by Minibus and arrive at The Contemporary at 5pm.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
Cost for this trip is $125 per person and includes transportation and admission.
Please bring CASH ONLY for lunch at Armstrong’s BBQ.
Reserve your spot:
This is an exclusive event offered to Contemporary members. Not a member? Join now!
For questions and more info, contact Veronica Kessenich, Development Director, vkessenich@thecontemporary.org, or 404.688.1970 x211.
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