Start your holiday on Saturday, November 29 from 3-4 pm with a concert of holiday favorites by guitarist Luke Honer and pianist Kathleen Scheide. The concert will be the public’s first chance to see Glen Foerd’s newest exhibition, “Shear Beauty: The Paper Cut Artistry of Margaretha von Glehn Luther”. The exhibition is free to the public and can be viewed Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Glen Foerd will partner with Settlement Music School’s Kardon Northeast Branch to bring musical and ballet performances to the family friendly event Christmas at the Mansion on Saturday, December 6. From 1:00 to 5:00 pm the public is invited to experience the mansion in full holiday décor, enjoy performances and children’s crafts. The Dining Car will be selling holiday sweets and cookies. Join Santa at 5:00 pm as he makes an appearance at our outdoor holiday tree lighting and joins guests in singing holiday carols. A special performance by Nazareth Academy’s chime ensemble will kick-off the outdoor celebrations. The public is welcome to see the outdoor events for free from 5:00-6:00 PM.
On Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm adults are welcome to step back in time and enjoy a delightful holiday tea luncheon with Glen Foerd’s former mistress of the mansion, Florence Foerderer Tonner. Enjoy period music as you enjoy good company at a traditional holiday tea.
For information, reservation information and pricing for any Glen Foerd’s holiday programs visit www.glenfoerd.org, or call 215-632-5330.