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General Information

Telephone: 626-405-2100

Website: huntington.org

Admission: Members: Free. Non-Member adult rates: Weekdays $25. Weekends $29. (See website for dis counted senior, group, and children’s rates.) Admission is free to all visitors on the first Thursday of each month with advance tickets.

Hours: Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays and some major holidays.

Dining: The 1919 café serves light meals and refreshments. Tea is served in the Rose Garden Tea Room. For tea reservations, call 626-683-8131. Enjoy Chinese cuisine in the Chinese Garden’s Freshwater Dumpling and Noodle House and specialty coffees in the Red Car coffee shop.

Huntington Store: Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, the store carries a variety of books, prints, note cards, jewelry, home decor, toys, and gift items related to The Hunt ington’s collec tions. Pur chases help finance the institu tion. Store information: 626-405-2142.

Lisa Blackburn, Editor/Photographer Lori Ann Achzet, Designer Thea M. Page, Contributing writer

Senior Staff

Steve Hindle Interim President and W. M. Keck Foundation Director of Research

Sandra L. Brooke Avery Director of the Library

Larry J. Burik Vice President of Facilities

James P. Folsom Marge and Sherm Telleen / Marion and Earle Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens

Catherine Hess Interim Director of the Art Collections

Coreen A. Rodgers Anne and Jim Rothenberg Vice President for Financial Affairs

Randy Shulman Vice President for Advancement

Susan Turner-Lowe Vice President for Communications and Marketing

On the cover: Landmark trees in the gardens have provided summer shade and beautiful views for generations of visitors. This beloved Montezuma cypress in the Rose Garden is one of several that were planted from seed in 1912, and it’s still thriving today. See the President’s Message on page 4 for a related essay in celebration of trees. Photo by Lisa Blackburn. Back cover: Members can see the gardens in a whole new light during three Twilight Garden Strolls this summer. See page 2 for details. Photo by Martha Benedict.

BEAT THE BITEMosquito activity throughout the San Gabriel Valley is expected to be heavy this summer, and local officials urge all Southland residents to be extra cautious while outdoors, using insect repellent or covering up with long pants and sleeves. To learn more about how to “Beat the Bite,” at home and in public venues, visit the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District’s website at https://www.sgvmosquito.org.

exhibitions“‘Italian Light on English Walls’: Artists and the Grand Tour in Italy” Ends July 9 | Huntington Art Gallery, Works on Paper Room

“Radiant Beauty: E. L. Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings” Through July 30 | Library, West Hall

“Out of the Woods: Celebrating Trees in Public Gardens” Through Aug. 27 | Brody Botanical Center, Flora-Legium

“Spirit and Essence, Line and Form: The Graphic Work of Henry Moore” Through Oct. 1 | Scott Galleries, Chandler Wing

“Orbit Pavilion” Through Sept. 2, 2019 | Celebration Lawn

Follow us!Find links to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, Vimeo, iTunes, SoundCloud, and the Verso blog at huntington.org.

Open Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.theHuntingtonStore.org

BEAT THE BITE

Cover up with loose clothing and use repellent when outdoors.

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“NIGHTWALK IN THE CHINESE GARDEN” Playwright Stan Lai will present a new site-specific work at The Huntington this fall

I n a groundbreaking creative partnership, The Huntington has joined forces with the CalArts Center for New Performance and internationally acclaimed

playwright Stan Lai 賴聲川 to produce a new, site-specific work written exclusively for The Huntington’s Chinese Garden. Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden will have its world premiere at The Huntington Sept. 21–Oct. 28, 2018. One of the preeminent voices in contemporary Chinese theater, Lai helped revolutionize modern theater in Taiwan in the 1980s; since then, his work has influenced a new generation of artists and theater-goers throughout mainland China. His 35 original plays include many acclaimed Chinese-language works, including Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land (1986), The Village (2008), and the epic, eight-hour A Dream Like a Dream (2000). Like the Chinese Garden itself, which was modeled after Ming dynasty scholar’s gardens in China, Lai’s new play draws upon historical influences for inspiration. Set against the mystical backdrop of the garden, lake, and pavilions at night, the play weaves together elements of the famous 16th-century Chinese romantic tragicomedy The Peony Pavilion with tales of early 20th-century California.

During the month-long run of the show, a small audience of 40 individuals each night will become an integral part of the performance, moving through the garden as the story unfolds around them like scenes from a Chinese scroll painting. The play is performed primarily in English. “Nightwalk is the embodiment of our garden’s mission: to inspire artistic expression that furthers intercultural understanding,” said Phillip Bloom, the June and Simon K. C. Li Curator of the Chinese Garden and Director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies at The Huntington. “This contemporary production draws extensively on Chinese traditions of performance, yet it transcends generations and cultures to engage all audiences.” Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden is made possible by the support of many generous donors. For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit huntington.org/nightwalk.

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For Members

ALL MEMBERSTwilight Garden StrollsJuly 7 (Saturday), July 22 & Aug. 5 (Sundays) 5:30–8 p.m.Members at all levels can enjoy a stroll in the gardens after hours on three evenings this summer. Dine in the 1919 café while you’re here, or relax with ice cream and a cappuccino in the Red Car coffee shop.

CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL MEMBERS AND ABOVEMembers’ Summer EveningsJune 23 (Saturday), July 8 (Sunday), July 21 & Aug. 4 (Saturdays) 5:30–8 p.m.Spread out your picnic blanket on the lawn, enjoy live music, and explore the gardens after hours during our popular Members’ Summer Evenings, open to Members at the Contributor level and above. (See page 9 for details.)

Members’ OrientationJuly 28 (Saturday) 9 a.m.Gain an insider’s view of The Huntington and its history during a special guided tour. To reserve your space, email memberevents@huntington.org.

Questions? Email memberevents@huntington.org or visit huntington.org/membership.

Garden Talk and Sale

Advanced Propagation TechniquesJuly 12 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.Horticulture instructor Joe Stead of Orange Coast College will give a presentation on advanced propagation techniques for hardwood and semi-hardwood plants, such as camellias, azaleas, hydrangeas, and grape vines. A plant sale follows the program. Free; no reservations required. Ahmanson Classroom, Brody Botanical Center

Botany Bay Series

Plant Science for Gardeners and Citizen ScientistsJuly 26 & Aug. 30 (Thursdays) 4:30–5:30 p.m.Explore the wonders of the plant world through discussion and hands-on lab time in this monthly series for “citizen scientists” led by Jim Folsom, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens. Attend one session, or participate every month. Free; no reservations required. Auditorium, Brody Botanical Center

Pasadena’s Busch Gardens: Adolphus Busch’s Early Amusement ParkJuly 29 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m.When German brewing magnate Adolphus Busch purchased a mansion on Pasadena’s “Millionaires’ Row” in 1904, he quickly bought up some 60 additional acres stretch-ing down to the bottom of the Arroyo Seco and developed it into a lushly landscaped park. Busch Gardens, which opened to the public in 1906, featured terraced hillsides, waterfalls and ponds, and “fairy scenes” drawn from the tales of the Brothers Grimm. Local historian Ann Scheid will give a fascinating lecture about this once-famous theme park, remnants of which can still be glimpsed around the neighborhood where it once stood. Free; no reservations required. Rothenberg Hall

Garden Talk & Sale

Plant Sale Nursery Open HouseAug. 9 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.Join us for our second annual Plant Sale Nursery Open House and pick up seasonal tips on propagation, watering, and xeriscape gardening during a series of informal talks in the nursery. Best of all, take 20% off all plant purchases. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Free; no reservations required. Plant Sale Nursery

JULY – AUGUST 2018 EVENTS

QUESTIONS? 626-405-2100

Public Events

Cactus and Succulent Show and SaleJune 29 (Friday) Pre-show plant sale June 30–July 1 (Saturday–Sunday) Show and sale10 a.m.–5 p.m.Hundreds of intriguing plants will be on view as the Cactus and Succulent Society of America presents its annual show and sale. With today’s growing interest in dry-climate gardening, it is a must for anyone wanting to learn more about these wonderfully diverse and visually striking plants. General admission. Brody Botanical Center

Summer Concert Series

MUSE/IQUE presents “STATES/UNITED: Mapping Musical America”June 30, July 28, and Aug. 25 (Saturdays) 8 p.m.Pre-concert dining at 6 p.m.Pasadena’s counter-conventional orchestra, MUSE/IQUE, treats audiences to the ultimate musical road trip in a summer concert series led by artistic director Rachael Worby that showcases the country’s rich cultural heritage. All tickets are for reserved table seating at four price tiers, from $30 to $130. Come early for dining and mingling! Program details and tickets at musi-ique.com/events.

Ranch Open HouseSaturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Stop by The Huntington’s urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. From the Teaching Greenhouse, follow signs to the site. (Cancelled in the event of rain.) General admission. Ranch Garden

Music in the Chinese GardenWednesdays, 1–3 p.m. Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in the event of rain.) Chinese Garden

Japanese Teahouse ToursJuly 9 & Aug. 13 (Mondays) 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Learn about the history of the Japanese Garden’s ceremonial teahouse and the traditions behind its use. Informal tours are offered at 20-minute intervals on the second Monday of every month. No reservations required. General admission. Japanese Garden

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Book Talk and Signing

Belonging on an Island: Birds, Extinction, and Evolution in Hawai‘i Aug. 16 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.Daniel Lewis, the Dibner Senior Curator of the History of Science at The Huntington, discusses his new book about the birds of Hawaii. Belonging on an Island: Birds, Extinction, and Evolution in Hawai‘i takes readers on a thousand-year journey as it explores the state’s magnificent birds, touching on topics ranging from the concept of belonging to the work of pioneering bird conservationists. A book signing follows the lecture. Free; no reservation required. Rothenberg Hall

Chinese Music

Love, Hatred, Passion, and Vengeance: A Selection of Kun Opera Arias Aug. 19 (Sunday) 2 p.m.Enjoy an afternoon of Kun opera arias and traditional Chinese chamber music performed by the Chinese Kwun Opera Society and Spring Thunder Music Association. Highlights of the performance will include “A Stroll in the Garden” and “An Interrupted Dream” from the 16th-century play The Peony Pavilion. $10. Reservations required. Tickets: huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall.

Ranch Clinic

End of Summer Garden Tune-UpAug. 25 (Saturday) 9–10 a.m.Extend the life of your home food garden well into fall with some seasonal secrets to maximize results. Master Gardener Roger Gray of the University of California Cooperative Extension leads an information-al and planning workshop, including a tour of The Huntington’s Ranch Garden. Free; no reservations required. Ahmanson Classroom; Brody Botanical Center

Succulent Plants SymposiumSept. 1 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–5 p.m.International succulent experts will discuss topics including phylogenomics in Cactaceae, conservation ecology, plants of South Africa, and what’s new within the Cotyledon, Adromischus, and Tylecodon genera. $85. Preregistration is required. Registration: 626-405-3504. Ahmanson Classroom, Brody Botanical Center

Continuing Education

Painting with Nan RaeJuly 18 & Aug. 15 (Wednesdays) 11 a.m.–3 p.m.Learn to create watercolors inspired by the art of Chinese brush painting in this monthly class with artist Nan Rae. Newcomers welcome. Each session: $50. Registration: 818-842-6489.

Taste of Art: The Founding FoodiesJuly 7 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Join Maite Gomez-Rejón from ArtBites for a gallery tour and a discussion of how George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson influenced American cuisine and dietary habits. Afterwards,

students will prepare a historically inspired meal. Members: $85. Non-Members: $100. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Plein Air in Watercolor July 13–Aug. 31 (Fridays) 9 a.m.–noonArtist Robert Sherrill leads an eight-week class in plein air landscape painting, with sessions held outdoors amidst the inspiring scenery of the gardens. Members: $280. Non-Members: $295. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Tai Chi Aug. 4–Sept. 15 (Saturdays) 8:30–10 a.m.Experience tai chi in the tranquil setting of the gardens in this seven-week class led by instructor Kathy Chyan, suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Members: $150. Non-Members: $175. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Drawing at The HuntingtonAug. 4–Sept. 8 (Saturdays) 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Artist Richard E. Scott will conduct six drawing classes focusing on the art, architecture, and gardens of The Huntington. Students may choose to enroll in individual classes or attend all six. Members: $55/session. Non-Members: $65/session. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Summer Fruit Tree PruningAug. 11 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonLearn the importance of summer pruning for your fruit trees in this workshop led by Lora Hall of Full Circle Gardening. Topics include training young trees; when, why and how to prune; and organic controls for common pests and diseases. Members: $38. Non-Members: $45. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

JULY – AUGUST 2018 EVENTS

Curator Tour

Spirit and Essence, Line and Form: The Graphic Work of Henry MooreAug. 22 (Wednesday) 5 p.m.The most prominent British sculptor of the 20th century, Henry Moore was also a prolific graphic artist. Curator Melinda McCurdy will give a private tour of the current exhibition that showcases approximately 25 prints from the recent gift of some 330 works of Moore’s graphic art. Members: $15. Non-Members: $20. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Children and Families

Family Drop-in Program

Weekend Botanical ArtJune 30–Aug. 26 (every Saturday & Sunday) 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Drop by the Botanical Center any weekend during the run of the exhibition “Out of the Woods: Celebrating Trees in Public Gardens” and enjoy family activities centered around botanical art, facilitated by members of the Botanical Artists’ Guild of Southern California. General admission. Brody Botanical Center

Huntington Explorers – SOLD OUTJuly 9–27 (Monday–Friday)The Huntington’s popular summer program gets underway on July 9. All sessions are now sold out, but the Huntington Explorers will be back next year. Mark your calendar for registration in February 2019. huntington.org/explorers.

Children’s Workshop

Chinese Brush Painting StudioAug. 4 (Saturday) 10 a.m.–noonChildren can learn about Chinese brush painting in a two-hour workshop led by artist Peifang Liang, designed for new students as well as returning enthusiasts. Participants will make their own ink, practice proper brush holding techniques, and take home creative masterpieces inspired by The Huntington’s collections. Ages 7 and up. Fee includes one accompa-nying adult and a Chinese brush painting kit to take home. Members: $30. Non-Members: $40. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

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President’s Message

THE GENTLE GIANTS AMONG US

I t is no surprise that most of those who visit The Huntington are particularly drawn to our botanical collections. The 120-acre gardens are a wonderland of

botanical diversity—an ever-changing feast for the senses that keeps people coming back season after season. Anchoring it all are the gentle giants that punctuate the landscape: the trees. Across the property, there are some 3,770 “accessioned” trees—that is, trees that are documented and considered part of the collections. They represent a healthy diversity of some 76 families, 286 genera, and 780 species. It is impossible to imagine any garden, especially this one, without trees, not least because they are so integral to the beauty of the land-scape and essential to the health of the environment. And yet they are under siege, from both natural and manmade threats. It is against this backdrop that we are presenting “Out of the Woods: Celebrating Trees in Public Gardens,” an exhibition continuing through Aug. 27 in the Brody Botanical Center. The show, the third triennial of the New York Botanical Garden and the American Society of Botanical Artists, highlights the role public gardens play in communicating the importance of trees, and pays tribute to the work being done by researchers and staff to care for, conserve, propagate, and study them. Included in the exhibition are 43 works by international artists, each one depicting a tree cultivated in a public collection. The Huntington is represented by artist Deborah Friedman’s spectacular watercolor and ink study, “California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa),” which includes detailed renderings of the tree’s leaves, flowers, seed balls, and bark. One of the specimens she used as inspiration for the work is a stately Sycamore (Platanus spp.) located adjacent to the Orbit Pavilion. The “Out of the Woods” exhibition is both an exquisite display of these magnificent plants and a poignant reminder of the state of the world today: trees are being destroyed by deforestation, by development, and by the effects of climate change. Closer to home,

trees throughout Southern California are being lost in alarming numbers to invasive pests and diseases. Here at The Huntington, we are fighting a formidable battle with a variety of borers and other destructive pests, including a tiny beetle called the polyphagous shot hole borer. Botanical staff members and their partner scientists at the University of California, Riverside, are actively researching ways to eradicate them. I was particularly alarmed to hear a recent report from Jim Folsom, our Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens, that we are having to remove several large deodars that are succumbing to pests and drought. It is true that all trees have a natural life span, and some are simply aging out. But many others are struggling from the drought and are more vulnerable because of stress. In fact, since 2016, we have lost about 250 trees. In response, our Botanical team is hard at work with an active monitoring and pruning program, and for every tree lost, two are planted to take its place. Researchers at UC Riverside note that recent aerial photos of The Huntington actually show a somewhat thicker tree canopy than before the December 2011 windstorm that took out hundreds of trees in one extreme-weather event. But it is a constant battle, as more and more pests look for trees to call home—or to make a meal of. Some biological remedies, such as green lacewings (an insect that eats aphids, thrips, and other slow-moving bugs), might work in our favor. As the “Out of the Woods” exhibition shows, trees are among our planet’s most vital life forms: they clean our air, stabilize our soil, and provide habitats for an incredible variety of flora and fauna. At The Huntington, they offer the shady respite on which we rely so heavily in these intense southern California summers. I hope that you will come see the exhibition and then walk outside and ponder the gentle giants among us, and the important work that we are undertaking to preserve them.

Steve Hindle, Interim President

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Cosimo Rosselli’s panel paintings of Saint Ansanus (left) and Saint Anthony Abbot (right), ca. 1470, rejoin Rosselli’s Madonna and Child in Glory (center) in The Huntington’s collections.

A GLORIOUS REUNIONTwo newly acquired Italian Renaissance paintings by Cosimo Rosselli complement his “Madonna and Child in Glory”

T he Huntington has acquired two panel paintings by Italian Renaissance master Cosimo Rosselli (1439–1507) that have a connection to a work that has long been a part of the art collections. Saint Ansanus and Saint Anthony Abbot, made in about 1470, originally

formed the lower third of an altarpiece, the centerpiece of which was The Huntington’s Madonna and Child in Glory, one of the core works in its Renaissance paintings collection. (Three additional panels of the altarpiece are in other collections; the location of the seventh is unknown.) Later this year, the two paintings will be reunited with the Madonna in the Huntington Art Gallery, where it will be displayed with Rogier van der Weyden’s Virgin and Child and Domenico Ghirlandaio’s pair of portraits of a man and woman. These works, along with the Rosselli Madonna, were originally acquired by Arabella Huntington in the early 20th century for her lavish Fifth Avenue apartment. “The opportunity to reunite panels of an altarpiece is exceedingly rare,” said Catherine Hess, chief curator of European art and interim director of the Art Collections. “To bring together particularly ravishing works of fine condition, documented provenance, and importance to the history of collecting in America, is rarer still.” The Huntington also acquired The Open Sea, an 1865 watercolor by British Pre-Raphaelite artist John Brett (1831–1902). All three acquisitions were funded by the Art Collectors’ Council, a group of Huntington donors who support the growth of the collections through active involvement in the acquisition process. Read more about these acquisitions at huntington.org/ACC18.

IN CASE YOU MISSED ITThe Huntington’s lecture programs are as diverse as they are fascinating, and audiences have enjoyed some outstanding speakers this year. A recent highlight was a presentation by Caltech President Emeritus David Baltimore on “The Frankenstein Challenge.” In his lecture—the keynote address to a scholarly conference marking the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—Baltimore discussed the challenges of globally controlling biological technology. You can listen to the archived lecture at huntington.org/channel.

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CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSORS

I n April, a group of donors known as the Huntington Successors enjoyed a special evening honoring their generous and ongoing philanthropy. The event’s highlight

was an exclusive presentation about The Huntington’s William Blake holdings, hosted by Sandra Ludig Brooke, Avery Director of the Library, with Blake scholar Robert N. Essick. (Essick himself, a longtime supporter of The Hun-tington, is also a member of the Successors.) Afterwards, the guests had the opportunity to take a close-up look at rarely exhibited watercolors and other works by the 19th-century poet, painter, and printer. Pictured above, Stephen Tabor, curator of rare books, discusses Blake’s hand-colored print The Night of Enitharmon’s Joy (1795). Donors are invited to join the Huntington Successors when their cumulative gifts total $100,000. They receive further recognition at subsequent milestones of $500,000, $1 million, $5 million, and $10 million. (Recognition is also made posthumously, in the case of bequests.) The group increased remarkably this year, with 23 new donors and 12 moving up to higher levels. All told, there are more than 600 Successors whose collective giving exceeds $900 million—funds that support the institution’s research and education mission and will help sustain it for generations to come. For information about joining the Huntington Successors, contact Randy Shulman, Vice President for Advancement, at rshulman@huntington.org or 626-405-2293.

NEW SUCCESSORS Anonymous (2)Warren J. and Isabel ArnettKim and Ginger CaldwellDr. Cindy Carson and Mr. John CarsonBonnie and Dick CookThe Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert FoundationDonald and Eleanor Grossman FamilyBarbara B. and John W. HouseAnnie LaiMr. and Mrs. E. David Murphy (Jennifer)Ann Peppers FoundationMei-Lee NeyTania N. NorrisOccidental Petroleum CorporationMr. Edmund OrdJean Bateson OsherKenneth E. OwenKathleen PeckBelle and Robert B. RosinHarold and Connie SobelMartha Doerr ToppinTsan Tsung Memorial Foundation–Jack and Grace Hou Robbie and David Zeidberg

SUCCESSORS ASCENDING TO HIGHER LEVELSAlan J. Bloch and Nancy M. BermanCapital GroupMarty and Bruce CoffeyCOSCO – China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company Sandra and Bram DijkstraEngr. Joseph L. Koo and Dr. Helen C. KooSupervisor, Fifth District / Los Angeles CountyMary Anne and Lary J. MielkeElizabeth and Ralph Peer IIDorothy L. Shubin and Gregory A. PieschalaMr. and Mrs. Stephen E. RogersSherm and Marge Telleen

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS LEND A HANDThe Huntington’s 44th annual Spring Plant Sale in April attracted thousands of enthusiastic garden lovers and raised $180,000 to support botanical activities—everything from education and research to garden maintenance. As always, volunteers played a key role in the event’s success. Many hard-working helpers assist in the nursery all year round, but extra hands are always needed during the sale itself. A big “thank you!” to the more than 230 volunteers from our Corporate Partner organizations who donated their time and talents during the big weekend: Bank of America, Capital Group, City National Bank, Northern Trust, The Walt Disney Company, and Wells Fargo. To learn how your company can get involved at The Huntington, contact Sarah Basile, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, at 626-405-3484 or sbasile@huntington.org.

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in bloomWhen it comes to summer blooms in the gardens, the lotus reigns supreme. Standing tall above the water, often attended by water lilies, these aquatic beauties are perennial favorites with visitors. Look for them in the lower Lily Ponds, the Japanese Garden, and the Chinese Garden (near the aptly-named Love for the Lotus Pavilion). But lotuses and water lilies are not the only seasonal standouts. The Rose Garden will be colorful and fragrant with repeating blooms all through the summer. Just down the slope from the roses in the Subtropical Garden, majestic flowering trees like the Cape Chestnut and Golden Medallion Cassia will be covered with a profusion of blooms. Yuccas in the Desert Garden will produce large clusters of creamy white flowers. And the deep-blue inflorescences of the Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile), planted in various locations, will attract hummingbirds and shutterbugs in almost equal numbers. Come explore the gardens this summer and discover your own favorites.

Pictured, clockwise from top: Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifero); ‘Fourth of July’ roses; Agapanthus ‘Huntington Blue’; Golden Medallion Cassia (Cassia leptophylla).

A major gift of $2 million from Mei-Lee Ney, a member of The Huntington’s Board of Over-seers, puts The Huntington ever closer to

completing its ambitious Chinese Garden. Ney’s gift will fund the construction of the Terrace of Many Delights, also known as the Celebration Court—an event space to be situated on the garden’s western hilltop overlooking the lake. In addition to the Celebration Court, other features to be included in planned expansion include a hillside pavilion to the south (funded by a 2016 gift from June and Simon Li); a complex of exhibit spaces, courtyards, and a restaurant to the north; and a penjing court. “Mei-Lee’s generous gift is a tremendous inspira-tion to us as we work to complete the final phase of the garden,” said Steve Hindle, The Huntington’s interim president. “We are deeply indebted to her for leading the way and are hopeful that it will inspire others to follow suit.” Ney has been an avid supporter of the Chinese Garden since construction first began in 2004. “I love having an authentic Chinese garden right here in our community that is beautiful and well maintained, built by architects and artisans from Suzhou alongside

Western builders and landscape artists,” she said. “It honors and shares an ancient culture and brings people from all over the world to learn about Chinese literature, music, history, and botany.” Ney notes that her decision to focus her support on the Celebration Court reflects her core philosophy of the importance of personal connections. “I have always enjoyed bringing people together to learn, exchange ideas, and share good times. Nothing contributes to a long and healthy life more than social engagement.” A resident of Pasadena, Ney has been a member of The Huntington’s Society of Fellows since 2006 and was elected to the Board of Overseers this year. She is president of Richard Ney & Associates Asset Manage-ment, Inc., and serves on the boards of the USC Pacific Asia Museum, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Otis College of Art and Design, the Town Club, and the Valley Hunt Club.

$2 MILLION GIFT RECEIVED FOR THE CHINESE GARDEN

Mei-Lee Ney

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One of the favorite annual events enjoyed by the Society of Fellows is the Fellows’ Family Picnic, which will be held this year on Aug. 12 at the Lily Ponds. Delicious summertime fare is provided by Pie ‘n Burger. Other exclusive events on the summer calendar are the popular Fellows’ Date Night series of dinners and lectures based on the collections (including a presentation on California surfing culture by curator David Mihaly), our Scholarly Sustenance evenings hosted in private homes, and our fun 3Tu series of behind-the-scenes tours. Join the Fellows today and become part of this remarkable philanthropic community, defined by annual giving levels beginning at $2,500. For information, contact Pamela Hearn, director of the Society of Fellows, at 626-405-2264 or phearn@huntington.org.

A SLICE OF SUMMER

UPCOMING FELLOWS’ EVENTS

Date Night SeriesFriday night dinners and lectures June 29 - California Surfing Culture July 13 - The China Rose July 27 - An Emperor’s EncyclopediaAug. 10 - The Great Ocean

Scholarly SustenanceGatherings with visiting scholars in private homes Eight evenings in June, July & August

3Tu SeriesMonthly behind-the-scenes toursJuly 17 (Tuesday)Print RoomAug. 21 (Tuesday) Ranch Garden

Fellows’ Family Picnic Aug. 12 (Sunday) 5:30 p.m.

See Fellows’ Newsletter for details. Invitations to follow

Save the Date!THE HUNTINGTON BALL IS SLATED FOR SEPT. 8Mark your Calendars for The Huntington’s annual black-tie gala on Saturday, Sept. 8, and plan to enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing under the stars. Proceeds from the event support The Huntington’s research and educational programming. Fellows, Members, and non-Members are invited. For details and ticket information, visit huntington.org/ball.

HUNTINGTON HOSPITALITY Special Event Venues, Planning, and CateringPlanning a special event? Make it even more memorable with Huntington Hospitality by Bon Appétit Management Company. As the exclusive on-site caterer, Huntington Hospitality will exceed your expectations with seamless service, sophisticated presentation, and culinary excellence. More than 30 unique venues on The Huntington grounds set the tone for an unprecedented guest experience, whether a company retreat, special anniversary, holiday dinner, or dream wedding. Explore available spaces, view photos, peruse sample menus, and learn more about on-site event planning (as well as off-site catering) at huntington-hospitality.com.

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ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIPMakes a perfect gift, too!There are so many reasons to love The Huntington. With unlimited free admission, Membership is the perfect way to experience The Huntington all year round.

Choose the Membership level that is right for you:

Sustaining $159Free admission for two adults and your children and grandchildren (18 years of age and under), plus discounts in the Huntington Store and a full calendar of annual events.

Contributor $249 – Get more out of your Membership!All Sustaining level benefits, plus two guest passes (a $58 value), early weekend entry to the gardens (8 a.m. Sat.–Sun.), Members’ Summer Evenings, and more.

Affiliate $350 – Bring a friend for freeAll Contributor level benefits, with the added bonus of free entry for a third adult on every visit, quarterly events and programs, and discounts in the café and coffee shop.

Supporting $500 – Enjoy greater access, special programmingAll Affiliate level benefits, plus early entry to the gardens (8 a.m. Wed.–Mon.), free entry for four adults on every visit, invitations to Discovery Programs, and more.

YES! I want to join The Huntington New Renewal/Account No.

Sustaining $159 Supporting $500

Contributor $249 Patron $750

Affiliate $350 Benefactor $1,500

For a complete list of levels and benefits, or to join online, visit huntington.org/membership or call 626-405-2124

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MEMBERS’ SUMMER EVENINGSContributor level and above

M embers’ Summer Evenings are back, with four very special opportunities to enjoy live music and picnicking in June, July, and

August. Explore the gardens after hours, relax with a casual meal at the 1919 café, or bring your own picnic. (Don’t forget your blanket or chair.) All gardens will be open during Members’ Summer Evenings, as will the Huntington Store. The library and art galleries will be closed. These events are a benefit of Membership at the Contributor, Affiliate, Supporting, Patron, Benefactor, and Society of Fellows levels. For Membership information, visit huntington.org/membership or email memberevents@huntington.org. See page 2 for another exclusive summer offering for Members: Twilight Garden Strolls.

Gardens open 5:30–8 p.m.Music 6:30–7:30 p.m.

June 23 (Saturday)HeartBeat BrazilAn exhilarating mix of Brazil’s musical styles and energetic rhythms

July 8 (Sunday)The Upbeat Swing OrchestraThe greatest hits of the Swing Era, with music by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and others

July 21 (Saturday)The Corelli EnsembleBaroque classics performed by a lively, 15-member string and brass ensemble

Aug. 4 (Saturday)Sausage GrinderOld-time favorites and country blues, with a touch of ragtime and hillbilly jazz

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July/August 2018 • Playwright Stan Lai will present a new site-specific work at The Huntington • Two Italian Renaissance paintings by Cosimo Rosseli have been acquired • Major gift of $2 million received for the Chinese Garden • Members can enjoy Twilight Garden Strolls on three dates this summer

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