The Cornell Museum of Art and History at Old School Square will present two exhibits that feature tennis as a theme beginning Jan. 28 through March 8.
A sculpture exhibit from realist J. Clayton Bright and a traveling exhibit from the International Tennis Hall of Fame will coincide with the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament.
The International Hall of Fame’s contribution will feature memorabilia that includes turn of the century tennis clothing and rackets from other periods. Bright’s bronze sculptures capture ordinary moments in the game.
CLASSES AND EXHIBITS
Loxahatchee Historical Society and Museum has planned the following exhibits:
— February-March, Florida Landscape Plants — an exhibit developed to interpret unique Florida native foliage and its growing popularity in everyday landscape usage; April-June, Florida Then and Now — Museum of Florida History Traveling Exhibits Programs, which is a reflection through photographs of the diversity of elements and unique qualities of Florida that have inspired the state’s phenomenal growth; July-October, Loxahatchee River: The Primeval Florida — photographic exhibition by Clyde Butcher that includes a display of various documentary records regarding the Loxahatchee River.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will offer the following:
— Raising Orchids: class meets four consecutive Thursdays, 10 a.m. until noon. Students learn orchid culture and how to build a collection. Plants and other materials supplied. Classes begin Feb. 4, March 11 and April 8. Cost is $35 for non-members; $25 for members.
— Sumi-e Ink Painting (landscapes): class meets on eight consecutive Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Class begins Feb. 3. Cost, $80 non-members, $70 members.
— Sumi-e Ink Painting (florals): class meets on eight consecutive Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Materials extra, no previous training required. Class begins March 6. Cost, $80 non-members; $70 for members.
Members must present membership cards at registration for classes.
HOME TOUR
The Boca Raton Historical Society has planned its Annual Tour of Homes for Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The five-home tour, which begins in the Estates section, between the Intracoastal and the ocean, is $35 per person.
The tour, which features five homes in Boca Raton, will include a box lunch at the Town Hall.
For ticket information, call the historical society at 407-395-6766.
LOOKING FOR HISTORIANS
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