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This Week at The Huntington
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Tales from the Vault – Coming Oct. 27
Begins Oct. 27 for Members and Oct. 31 for the public
Discover the eerier side of The Huntington in a virtual event where curators and botanists share rarely seen objects and otherworldly stories from deep inside the collections. Enter a mysterious world of ghoulish characters, bizarre plants, and devilish elixirs and treats you can purchase or make at home.Â
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Costume Contest – Open Now
Submit your favorite Halloween costume picture for all to see…and vote! Three winners will receive an Affiliate level Membership or Premier level upgrade!
Early Access and Special Features
Members at the Premier levels (Affiliate, Supporting, Patron, Benefactor levels and the Society of Fellows) get early access and special features starting Oct. 27. Public access opens Oct. 31.  |
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Calling All College Students
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Membership Giveaway
Last fall, we launched our Centennial Celebration by giving away 100 free Memberships to college students. This fall we’re giving away 500 FREE MEMBERSHIPS to college students in LA County!
Here’s how to apply:
- Submissions open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Students must currently be enrolled at a Los Angeles County-area college
- Applicants will have 24 hours to submit, and winners will be picked via lottery
- Bookmark this page!
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Tea for Two To Go
While the Rose Garden Tea Room is closed due to Covid-19, you can still enjoy afternoon tea at The Huntington with “Tea for Two To Go.” Complete with tea, scones, cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon, dark chocolate mousse cups and more, order online and pick up your “Tea for Two To Go” to enjoy on the 1919 café patio. Order now
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Orchid Display in the Chinese GardenÂ
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Fri.–Sun., Oct. 16–18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
To celebrate the new features in the Chinese Garden expansion, see a special display of orchids on view Oct. 16–18 only. Lush blooms from The Huntington’s own orchid collection will be on display along with plants exhibited by local orchid societies. More Â
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Exploring The Huntington’s Collections Through Bonsai
Opens Oct. 17
The outdoor exhibition explores the march of time by comparing the age of selected California juniper bonsai alongside benchmarks in the institution’s 100-year history, and with significant pieces in the collections. Each of the five installations include an illustrated timeline, interactive elements for children, and other interpretive materials, offering a new perspective on The Huntington’s holdings. More
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Plan a Visit to see the new Chinese Garden Expansion
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Tickets Available Now For Oct. 14–19
Tickets are available to visit now through Oct. 19, and include the new Chinese Garden expansion. Tickets for Oct. 21–Nov. 2 will be available Tuesday, Oct. 20, at noon. Remember new safety protocols are in place to keep everyone safe when visiting. Tickets/Plan your visit
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Waves of Calamity: Race, Water, and Power in the Evolution of Slavery’s Memory
Wed., Oct. 14, 5–6 p.m.
Sowande’ Mustakeem reconstructs the significance of water and power in how slavery is remembered, exploring the roles of bondpeople, sailors, and slave ship surgeons during the centuries of racial calamity at sea. Free
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The Huntington Library at One Hundred and One: Eleven Million Items and Still Counting
Fri., Oct. 16, 3–4 p.m.
Join Huntington Library curators for stories about some of its most remarkable and surprising acquisitions. Free
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The Past in the Present: America’s Founding and Us
Sat., Oct. 17, 4–5 p.m.
Professor Annette Gordon-Reed discusses how Americans today deal with problematic historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, in the inaugural lecture for the Shapiro Center for American History and Culture at The Huntington. Free
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What Is a Second Edition? A Pictorial Introduction to Bibliographical Terms
Wed., Oct. 21, 10–11 a.m.
Curator Stephen Tabor explains how printing technology developed from the hand-press period to the early 20th century, shows how to spot different typesettings and impressions, and explores how basic bibliographical terms have been used variously by book historians, publishers, and booksellers. Free
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The Past and Future of The Huntington’s Asian Gardens
Thurs., Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
James Folsom, Marge and Sherm Telleen/Marion and Earle Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens, recounts the physical and intellectual origins of Liu Fang Yuan, reminding us of the many people, ideas, and activities that brought this garden endeavor to its current state. Free
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The Pleasures of Chinese Gardens
Phillip E. Bloom, June and Simon K.C. Li Curator of the Chinese Garden and Director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies, examines a selection of gardens from Song-dynasty (960–1279) China that explicitly thematized both the sensual and intellectual pleasures of gardening. Watch
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Recorded Programs: Aug. 26–Sept. 23, 2020
Home to gorgeous gardens, spectacular art, and stunning rare books and manuscripts, The Huntington also offers an impressive slate of programs on topics and themes related to its collections. Here are video recordings of four recent online events. Watch
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Kids and Families Story Time
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Skin Again
In bell hooks’s Skin Again, listeners learn that the skin we’re in is just a covering; just one aspect of personal identity. Hooks teaches listeners that if we want to know each other for real, we need to go inside one another and open our hearts way wide. Watch
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Maezie’s Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin season is here! Get in the mood with Maezie’s Pumpkin Patch, a heart-warming true story about Pasadena-local Maezie Powell. Your purchase supports The Huntington’s mission of enrichment, education, and stewardship for generations to come.  Shop Â
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The Huntington is grateful for the hundreds of supportive donors who made contributions during these difficult times. While we are thankful to have so many supporters, the need is still great. Please consider making a donation today. We appreciate your help. Donate
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Still. by Javon Johnson
Presented by Pasadena Playhouse
Javon Johnson blends powerful imagery, witty prose and beautiful lyricism in this timely, unforgettable theatrical event. Still. is directed by Donny Jackson.  More Â
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