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Thursday Twilight Tours at Rienzi

Presented by Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts, MFAH at Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts

May 3-May 31, 2012

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Relax and see Rienzi and its gorgeous gardens at twilight at the Thursday Twilight Tours at Rienzi, every Thursday in May, 5:30pm-7:30pm! Wine and light bites are served. Docents are stationed throughout the house to greet visitors and tell stories about Rienzi’s collection of European decorative arts.

Pink azaleas and large white magnolia blossoms are typically in full bloom at this time of year. There...

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Pink azaleas and large white magnolia blossoms are typically in full bloom at this time of year. There are ten distinct gardens on Rienzi’s property for guests to enjoy: The Woods-with-Ferns Garden, Lady Gandes Garden, Crane Garden, Mrs. Turner’s Fountain, White Garden, Camellia Garden, Folly Garden, and Pool Gardens.

During Twilight Tours, Houston musicians serenade guests on the terrace and in the living room:

Meghan Elizabeth Caulkett (harp)
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Fine Arts Strings (violin and viola)
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Lucas Gorham (Spanish guitar)
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Mood Indigo (jazz duo)
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Fine Arts Strings (violin and viola)
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Guests can see Rienzi’s beautiful gardens and fountains, designed by Texas landscape architect Ralph Ellis Gunn, bathed in the diffused light of the setting sun.

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Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts

1406 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019

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Admission Info:

Admission is $15 per person and $12 for MFAH members. Reservations are recommended.

General Day and Time Info:

Thursday evenings in May, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Last admission at 7:00 pm)

Phone: 713-639-7800

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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