Posts Tagged ‘Stories in Bloom’
Stories in Bloom: Ikebana with Studio Mondine
Experience the art of Japanese floral design as Studio Mondine brings Ikebana to life through a live demonstration inspired by Filoli’s winter gardens. Discover how balance, form, and seasonality shape…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Christian Schwarz
Join acclaimed mycologist and author Christian Schwarz for a fascinating journey into the world of fungi. Drawing from his book Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast, Christian shares captivating stories about…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Celebrating Lunar New Year with Winnie Wong
Celebrate Lunar New Year with an enchanting performance by musician Winnie Wong. Guests will experience the vibrant sounds of traditional Chinese instruments and learn about the cultural significance of the…
Read MoreArtist Talk with Thomas Dambo
Step into the enchanting world of TROLLS: Save the Humans exhibit for a magical afternoon with Thomas Dambo. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist as he shares…
Read MoreBonsai and Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima
Be inspired by Dennis Makishima, a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai. Dennis’ journey spans from his…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Lunar New Year Food Traditions
Discover Lunar New Year food traditions from around the world. A diverse panel of cultural ambassadors will share their unique food traditions and how their Lunar New Year celebrations have…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Endangered Eating with Sarah Lohman
American food traditions are in danger of being lost. How do we save them? Author Sarah Lohman discusses her new book, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods. Stories in Bloom programs…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Day of Remembrance
The Day of Remembrance is a day of observance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Panelists will discuss the history of exclusion that affected individuals tied…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Pasifika and Healing Our Communities
Listen to poetry, songs, and stories honoring land and water with members of local Pasifika/Oceania and Native American communities. Filoli hosts a Pasifika garden plot for traditional plants and is…
Read MoreStories in Bloom: Dancing Across the World with Amelia Chen
Dancing Across the World features various cultural dance styles curated by Amelia Lauren Chen. This performance is part of the San Mateo County Youth Cultural Ambassadors program launch in partnership…
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