PRINCETON, NJ Restaurant Dining Guide Announcement

Call for Arrangers "The Art of Real Flowers" at D & R Greenway April 24

Those who love and arrange flowers are invited to D&R Greenway Land Trust on Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.   This call for “The Art of Real Flowers” is meant for amateurs and professionals alike.  Participants will create floral designs in the art galleries of D&R Greenway, evoking a favorite work of art in the new “Oasis and Mirage, Disappearing Water” exhibition, which attracted 400 entries.  To register for the Night of Arranging, use  www.drgreenway.org.  The $10 fee supports the land trust’s preservation and stewardship projects.  The arrangements will be juried by D&R Greenway Art Curator, Diana Moore and others.  First, Second and Third prizes will be awarded.

It is permissible to visit before April 24^th to choose and photograph specific works of art, which participants will evoke with flowers.  The entire “Oasis and Mirage” exhibition may also be viewed on-line.  Guests bring their own materials (with name label on vessel), or order at cost through event sponsor, Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Company at 609-520-2005. Registrants may bring a beverage of his or her choice to sip or to share during this convivial night.

D&R Greenway CEO & President, Linda J. Mead invites, “Come make a design out of flowers, inspired by our current art exhibition on the theme of water.  In effect, we will co-create Princeton’s first Flower Show, to be held the following night. Our galleries will take on a greenhouse atmosphere, --honoring spring, however tardy--, for these two special nights, in conjunction with our 25^th anniversary year.” 

The Flower Show featuring the previous night’s creations takes place April 25 from 5:30 to 7:30.  Register for this wine and cheese reception, its $25 fee evoking D&R Greenway’s 25^th anniversary, at www.drgreenway.org.

The current exhibition, “Oasis & Mirage – Disappearing Water”, juried and curated by Diana Moore, attracted 400 entries from regional artists on the subject of this precious resource.  The best of the best grace the walls of the Marie L. Matthews Galleries, through May 23. 

BACKGROUND

D&R Greenway offers food for the soul,” declares Linda Mead. “Not only do we preserve land and farms, but we inspire people to live with a conservation ethic, improving the quality of life for all creatures. Thanks to the work we do with our preservation partners, New Jersey’s future will include healthy foods from local farms fifty years.  Healthy  air and clean water will be assured.  Our unique region will remain a vibrant place to live.”