Celebrate Centennial of Maymont’s Japanese Garden: September 21

Celebrate the centennial of Maymont’s Japanese Garden at a memorable evening event. This grand public celebration will feature:

• Ikebana arrangements created by Ikebana of Richmond, Inc.
• Japanese doll collection on loan from Junko Liesfeld
• Japanese fish kites, kimonos, paintings of the Japanese Garden by Jeromyah Jones
• Japanese tea set, bonsai from Jim Ford’s collection
• Soothing sounds of Koto and Sangen instruments
• A spectacular bamboo sculpture will be created for the event by Midori Tanimune, a member of the Wilmington Delaware chapter of Ikebana International.
• Japanese delicacies and other cuisine will be provided by A Sharper Palate Catering Company and Kabuto Japanese House of Steaks.

It’s all Friday, September 21, 5:30-8pm at Maymont’s Japanese Garden. Just $45 per person/$30 children ages 5-12/children; 4 and under free.

For information or to request an invitation, call 804-358-7166, ext. 310. Click here to register online. Deadline for registration is September 14.

RhondaDay

Rhonda is the mother of two adult daughters and a grandmother to five wonderful grandchildren – and our only grandmother on staff. She spent 25 years in corporate healthcare managing prenatal and disease management programs. She is the Content Manager for Richmondmom and contributes her expertise as both a mom and grandmother – while sorting out the many opportunities for our valuable advertisers.

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