JAZZ IN BLOOM

Jazz in Bloom Saturday, July 24, 2010

Great Jazz music, fabulous food and a truly unique silent auction are the special features of our annual summer cocktail party held at the Dana-Thomas House and Courtyard on Saturday, July 24. Guests are able to stroll through the house at their leisure during the early evening light. The setting of the Dana House Courtyard on a summer evening is an experience you will treasure.

A silent auction featured at the event has become renown for rare and unusual decorative arts and collectables as well as golf and baseball game packages, entertainment tickets, gift baskets and so much more. This year we are pleased to offer two very unique Dana-Thomas House inspired rugs as part of the selection.

Featuring Jazz by John Crisp, Jr's Chahrm the Band with Ada Lou and catering by Arena.

Admission of $60 per person includes delectable food and an open bar.

Advance reservations are required. Please call 217.788.9452 or e-mail your address to us at dthf@sbcglobal.net to be placed on our invitation mailing list.

Events for 2010

February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, site closed

February 14, Valentine's Day Events 1-4PM

March 20 & 21, ongoing, Suffragette Program – Free

April 24 & 25, ongoing, Theosophy Meeting – Free

May 1, 6-9 PM, Early 20th Century Dance Music Program, $5 admission at the door, Includes refreshments and dance lessons, Music by the UIS Chamber Orchestra

June 6, 1-3 PM, Ice Cream Social Celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday

July 24, 6-9 PM, Jazz in Bloom, Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Advance Reservations and Admission

August 7 & 8, 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM, Historic Funeral Reenactment

September 19, 1-3 PM, Mother & Daughter Tea, Advance Reservations and Admission

October 29 & 30, Ghost Walk, $5 admission at the door

December 1, First Day House is fully decorated for holidays.

December 3, Foundation Membership Reception 5:30-7:30 PM (Admission fee & advance reservations required) 217.788.9452

December 18, Family Night, $1 suggested donation for everyone, 4-8 PM

December 19, Luminaria Sunday 4-8 PM

December 30, Children’s Story Hour Day, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM, (Reservations required for Story Hour 217.782-6776), Holidays tours of the site available all day)

For Group Reservations during the month of December, please call 217.782.6773