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Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 28, 2016 by wordpress

On November 29, 2016, we’re proud to participate in Giving Tuesday. This global day of giving invites individuals to celebrate the holiday season by giving back and creating change in their communities and their world. Together, we can make a difference.

Share all that Cheekwood has to offer by giving the gift of membership! Cheekwood members enjoy year-round, family-friendly activities with four distinct seasonal festivals, from Cheekwood In Bloom with more than 100,000 vibrant, blooming tulips in the spring, to a winter wonderland of real reindeer, trains, and more during Holiday at Cheekwood.

Cheekwood offers a unique historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit – and gives back to the community by offering free admission to thousands of visitors each year through our community and school tour programs. Your support on Giving Tuesday – and every day – allows us to continue this mission.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of membership! Available in person, by phone at 615-353-6984 and online at Cheekwood.org/support/membershipFollow the Giving Tuesday initiative on social media by visiting hashtag #GivingTuesday.

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The Giving Tree

Posted on November 15, 2016 by wordpress

poinsettiatree-640 Celebrate the special people in your life with the gift of a poinsettia on our enchanting Poinsettia Tree! Also known as the Giving Tree, the Poinsettia Tree is a 20-foot-tall holiday tree comprised of over 500 individual poinsettias located in the loggia of the Museum of Art.

With a gift of $100 or more, we’ll dedicate a poinsettia in honor of family members, friends, loved ones, teachers, colleagues or other special people in your life.

Your gift is tax-deductible and directly supports Cheekwood’s Annual Fund, an important initiative that supports our ability to maintain beautiful gardens, support world-class exhibitions and create high-quality education and public programs for the Nashville community and beyond.

Along with your poinsettia gift, you’ll also receive:

A message of your choice on a dedicated screen next to the Poinsettia Tree in the Museum of Art
A personalized greeting card sent to your honoree(s), notifying them of the gift without reference to the gift amount.**

For more information, contact Ashley Brockman at abrockman@cheekwood.local, or (615) 353-6989.

**Gifts must be made by December 15, 2016, for the honoree to receive a greeting card by Christmas.

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Volunteer for Holiday Lights!

Posted on November 5, 2016 by wordpress

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Holiday LIGHTS! is just around the corner! The extravaganza opens at Cheekwood on November 25 with one million twinkling and sparkling lights across our grounds. As we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year, we’re recruiting numerous volunteer hosts to help us share this incredible installation with our guests.

Hosts will welcome and direct guests through the displays, provide information about activities and offer other areas of support. We are also seeking shuttle drivers for each night to transport visitors via six-passenger golf carts between parking areas to admissions.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age, or 12 if volunteering with an adult. Shuttle drivers must be at least 21 and possess a clean driving record. All hosts will be invited to a special private viewing of the Holiday LIGHTS! exhibition on Nov. 17.

Check your calendar and sign up for your preferred dates by visiting our Volunteer Information Center or contact the Volunteer Office at volunteers@cheekwood.local. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this dazzling event!

Holiday LIGHTS! is presented by Regions.

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2016 El Dia de los Muertos

Posted on October 24, 2016 by wordpress

Published: 10/24/2016

On Saturday, October 28, we will celebrate our 17th annual El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America. The festivals, known for their colorful decorations, energetic music and elaborate displays, demonstrate the culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors while celebrating the continuance of life.

Each year, Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with a festival that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities and authentic cuisine. Visitors will learn about the culture of their Latin American neighbors while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.

Art Activities
Traditional art activities will be offered including Papel Picado, Paper Marigolds, Calaveras Masks, Sugar Skulls and Posada Prints

11th Annual Tapete Display & Competition
What is tapete? Tapete is the Spanish word for carpet. Usually made with colored sand, these “carpets” are a tradition for El Día de los Muertos because, like life, they are temporary. At Cheekwood, participants will use chalk, a similar temporary medium, to create the large-scale colorful designs to honor the deceased. Experience the brilliance of these custom designs before they wash away!

Altars
One of the most important aspects of El Día de los Muertos is the creation of a memorial altar for the departed, known as an ofrenda. All across Mexico and beyond, families honor their ancestors by creating altars decorated with items that the deceased enjoyed in life. Learn more about this tradition as you tour the creative ofrendas designed by local groups and organizations.

ADMISSION I Adults $16 I Children 17 and Under FREE

Cheekwood Members FREE
Parking $5 per car

El Dia de los Muertos is sponsored by Advance Financial

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Achieving Excellence in Urban Forestry

Posted on October 12, 2016 by wordpress

This year, Cheekwood was designated a Center of Excellence by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC). The Center of Excellence program serves as a way to enhance urban forestry at regional sites throughout the state of Tennessee.

We maintain a TUFC certified Level 4 arboretum to the highest standards throughout our 55 acres. With 12 gardens and a Nationally Accredited Cornus (Dogwood) Collection™, we offer more than 120 labeled and identified trees on site, representing the best trees to grow in Middle Tennessee.

Some criteria requirements for the Center of Excellence designation include:

Qualified Level 4 arboretum
Have a certified arborist on staff or on retainer as a member of a designated “tree team,” comprised of at least four volunteers including a Master Gardener or Master Urban Forester
Serve as a community resource for tree information and education including at least four education programs each year on arboriculture or urban forestry

We strive toward excellence in all we do, and our Cheekwood team works diligently to maintain this excellence through various initiatives, including arboretum tours, special garden days and tree celebrations. Follow along with us on our website, blog and social media channels as we continue to work toward excellence.

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2016 Fall For Cheekwood

Posted on October 4, 2016 by wordpress

On Sunday, September 18, children and families donned their festive fall finest and headed to Cheekwood for the third annual FALL FOR CHEEKWOOD, a Family Benefit. A sold-out success for the third year running, FALL FOR CHEEKWOOD benefits Cheekwood’s school programs, allowing 10,000 school children from across the Southeast to visit and experience the wonder of Cheekwood free of charge, giving access to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs were Connie Britton and Mandy and Brandt Snedeker, and the event was sponsored by NaviHealth and Thompson Machinery.

Co-chairs Vandana Abramson and Corinne Kidd helped kick off the benefit, welcoming guests to a beautiful evening in the Cheekwood fall gardens with magical offerings for guests of all ages, including a towering hay slide, hayrides, and a festive fall mini golf course provided by Holes To Go. A magnificent barbeque spread provided by Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q served as the signature Southern Supper, while Bang Candy Company, Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co., and Ellie’s Doughnuts delighted children (and grown-ups!) with sweet treats at the S’mores and Doughnut Bars.

As the sun set across Cheekwood’s gardens and pumpkin patch, the evening came to a close with festive favors from Batch and Bang Candy Company that sent a little FALL FOR CHEEKWOOD magic home with every family.

Cheekwood thanks the Host Families and attendees of the third annual Family Benefit, and gratefully acknowledges the important support of Music City Tents & Events, Lipman Brothers, LLC and R.S. Lipman Company, Schenk Photography, and the in-kind supporters below who generously lent their time and support to the third annual FALL FOR CHEEKWOOD.

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What’s in Bloom – Harvest

Posted on September 30, 2016 by wordpress

Autumn is in the air, and with it comes a variety of fall foliage special to the season. We feature a vast display of gorgeous fall florals throughout our 55 acres, specifically in areas like our Robertson Ellis Color Garden and the Wills Perennial Garden. And while chrysanthemums remain top-of-mind this time of year, others like perennial sunflowers and Mexican bush sage are seasonal showstoppers as well. Here’s a list of what’s in bloom during Cheekwood Harvest:

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canna
chrysanthemum
dahlia
lantana
Mexican bush sage
ornamental grasses
Pentas
perennial sunflower
salvia
toadlily
whirling butterfly

These plants will likely reach peak bloom at the beginning of October. Cheekwood Harvest continues through October 30, with weekend activities designed to appeal to kids and adults alike.

Be sure to tag all your harvest photos with #CheekwoodHarvest.

Cheekwood Harvest is presented by Bank of America.