Robin Hood Feb 15, 2012 Vizcaya Viewing

Viewing Vizcaya: Robin Hood (1922)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012



5:30 p.m. - Happy Hour, South Terrace
6:30 p.m. - Film Screening, Main House
(Gates open 5:30 - 7:00 pm)
Meet up at Vizcaya after work for a mid-week retreat with cocktails and cinema! Mingle, relax and savor live music and refreshments by the bay. Then follow in the footsteps of James Deering and his guests by enjoying a historic silent film in the Courtyard of the Main House, complete with live musical accompaniment on Vizcaya's custom-made pipe organ!
Robin Hood  (1922)
Running Time: 144 minutes, not rated

For love of Maid Marian, the Earl of Huntingdon (Douglas Fairbanks) endangers his life. For love of his country, the Earl risks his honor. For love of justice, he transforms into Robin Hood, champion of the underdog, taking on cruelty, treachery and oppression. Join us for this romantic and scandalous tale, bursting with swashbuckling feats by Hood and his mischievous band of merry men!

Tickets $15; available onsite only beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of the program. Food and drink is not included in the ticket price. Seating is limited.

Erik Speyer At Vizcaya Cafe and Shop



Self Portrait
watercolor 23x30

Erik Speyer is a plein air painter in both oils and watercolors. His paintings include landscapes, marine subjects, figurative works and still lifes.

Mid-morning
watercolor 12x9

Vizcaya Statue
watercolor 10x14

This past year he painted 100 Miami scenes in 100 days. Snap shots of Miami but better and lucky for us some of his time was spent at Vizcaya. Several of his painting are available in the Vizcaya Cafe and Shop.



Vizcaya Steps
watercolor 9x12

I met Erik this past week when he delivered his paintings to the shop and had a delightful visit. It is refreshing to meet a person with such a passion for life. He embraces moments, places and people with joy and enthusiasm and it reflects in his stories and his art.

Mansion from Hill
oil 6x8

Statue of Child
oil 6x8

Deering Ideal Wins Double Gold!

We wanted to share the good news!  Deering 2008 Ideal, "A Better Red," took home Double Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American Wines in the world! That's right - the world!

Laurie Ossman - A

Architectural historian Laurie Ossman not only writes about “great houses,” but has an extensive career in preservation, interpretation and management of historic buildings, landscapes and collections.  Most recently, she served as Director of Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, historic sites of The National Trust.  From 2004-2007, Laurie served as the Deputy Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. As Chief Curator of The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, she curated the 2004 exhibition, “A Genuine Style:  The Beaux-Arts Architecture of Carrère and Hastings,” among others.   She has also served as Curator and Restoration Project Manager for Cà d'Zan at The Ringling Museum in Sarasota;  Guest Curator at The Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, and in a variety of research capacities at the Preservation Office of the Old Executive Office Building, The Preservation Society of Newport County in Rhode Island, Decatur House (now the Center for White House history) and the Office of the Curator of The White House, in Washington DC.

Laurie holds the Ph.D. in American Architectural History from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree in art history from Brown University.  She has written dozens of articles and lectured widely on a variety of topics related to historic houses, gardens, and historic preservation.

She is the author of Great Houses of the South (Rizzoli, 2010) and, more recently, Carrere and Hastings: The Masterworks (Rizzoli, 2011) with co-author Heather Ewing and featuring photographs by Steven Brooke.  

Bruce Richardson America's Tea Master

MSN calls Bruce Richardson "A leading expert in America’s tea renaissance for over 20 years;" while the Wall Street Journal considers him "America's Johnny Appleseed of tea."

As a writer, tea blender, and frequent guest speaker at conferences across the country, Bruce spends much of his time educating Americans in the art of infusing tea into a healthy lifestyle.

For 14 years, Bruce and his wife Shelley introduced thousands of Americans to the ritual of tea at their internationally-known Elmwood Inn, located in Perryville, Kentucky. They closed their tearoom in 2004 to develop their wholesale business, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and its publishing division, Benjamin Press. Their teas and books are now found in shops and tearooms in every state and several foreign countries.

Bruce is the author of a dozen books including The Great Tea Rooms of America and The Great Tea Rooms of Britain. He is co-author of The New Tea Companion, the world's most popular tea reference book. He also writes the Tea and Etiquette book series with manners maven Dorothea Johnson. Bruce's newest book is an expanded and illustrated edition of the classic Book of Tea, long considered a must-read for every student of tea.

Bruce has served on the Advisory Committee for the Specialty Tea Institute of America, the Editorial Board of Fresh Cup magazine, and is the Perfect Cup columnist for TeaTime magazine. He has just been named Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, opening in June 2012. This historic venue will be the iconic image of Boston Harbor for years to come, and Bruce has been tapped to make sure the tea presentation is historically - and tastefully - at its best .

Viewing Vizcaya: February 15, 2012 "Robin Hood "(1922)

Robin Hood is the first motion picture ever to have a Hollywood premiere, held at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre on October 18, 1922. The movie's full title, under which it was copyrighted, is Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood, as shown in the illustration at right. It was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s, with a budget estimated at approximately one million dollars and generally received favorable reviews.

Bruce Richardson America's Leading Tea Expert

Vizcaya Cafe and Shop is thrilled to have Bruce Richardson coming Feburary 12, 2012 for a tea and talk. Mr. Richardson is the Owner of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and Benjamin Press and the blender of Vizcaya's Custom "Tapestry Tea"! Details for the 12th to follow.

Custom Vizcaya Seahorse Valets Have Arrived

Just in time for the holidays! Custom made with Italian leather and Italian Woven Silk with the Vizcaya Seahorse pattern we used for the ties. The manufacturer said they are the most beautiful valets they have ever made! "The woven material gives them a luxurious look and feel that cannot be equaled with normal twill silk."  Available at Vizcaya's Museum Shop or on line at VizcayaMuseumShop.com

Laurie Ossman/Great Houses of the South/January 29th

Laurie Ossman will be at the

Vizcaya Museum Cafe and Shop for a

Talk and book signing

Sunday,

January 29th

at 2 pm.

See previous blog on Laurie and Great Houses of the South

Vizcaya Documentary on WPBT2 Sunday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 31 at 11:00 p.m.

Enjoy this one-hour HD documentary on the remarkable history and perhaps even more remarkable survival of Miami's landmark Vizcaya. The documentary, VIZCAYA, narrated by actor and part-time Miami resident Andy Garcia is also available for purchase at Vizcaya's Café and Shop.

"This documentary about Vizcaya is the first of its kind.

Never before has an all-encompassing documentary about this National Historic Landmark been created," said producer Linda Corley.

 

The film details the incredible vision of James Deering in constructing Vizcaya and the astounding confluence of talent that made it possible. Deering was vice president of the International Harvester Company, which produced agricultural equipment for a worldwide market, and wintered at Vizcaya from 1916 until his death in 1925.

Overcoming immense obstacles to its building and ongoing challenges, Vizcaya has indelibly imprinted itself upon the history and culture of South Florida. Said Vizcaya Executive Director Joel Hoffman: "We are now the stewards of this local treasure and National Historic Landmark and pleased to have the opportunity to share the story of James Deering's extraordinary estate."

 

 

Also available at The Vizcaya Museum Shop on line.

 

Jane Portaluppi Durant

Jane's beautiful Bacchus at Vizcaya this past weekend.

John Rudolph and Helene Kaufman Postponed till November 6th

As a special treat, only on Sunday, November 6th, be

serenaded by Helene and John at our Tea on the Terrace.
Don't miss this one-time performance.

Tea and Entertainment at Vizcaya October 30th

Join us for Tea October 30th  at Vizcaya Museum Cafe and Shop and enjoy Helene and John singing numbers from their program celebrating Flagler's Centennial Celebration.

Vizcaya Viewing Hunchback Menu Oct 30th

Bistro Boxes $ 8.95

An demonic assortment of cheeses and fruits served with crackers

Gruesome Wings $ 7.95

Smoked and served with wicked Hot Sauce.

Peasant Pumpkin Cheesecake $ 4.95
With Whipped Cream

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sparkling Water $ 2.50
Flat Water $ 2.00
Coca-Cola $ 1.50
Diet Coke $ 1.50
Sprite $ 1.50
Americano $ 2.25
The Gypsy (A fortune in Fruit Flavors) $ 6.95

Alcoholic Beverages
White Wine $ 6.95
Amstel $ 4.95
Heineken $ 4.95
Corona $ 4.95
The Hunchback (Bloody Champagne) $ 7.95

Spooky Snacks
Cookies, Candies and Snacks $ 2.00
Popcorn $ 2.50

Viewing Vizcaya Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

Get in the Halloween spirit and travel back to 15th-century Paris for this creepy thriller!



A plot to incite a peasant revolt, love unrequited, self-sacrifice, gentry and gypsies all come together in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a classic tale of love triangles, chivalry and betrayal. Join us to discover the "cutting edge" technology The Hunchback pioneered, and learn why the film industry still considers it vital today!

Organist Karl Cole will provide a live musical accompaniment to this silent film on Vizcaya's custom-built 1917 Welte Philharmonic Pipe Organ.

Tickets $15, available onsite beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of program only. Seating is limited.

Deering Wine Tasting at Vizcaya

We are Celebrating the Cafe and Shop Opening the Month of October

Oct 8th and 22nd

Syltbar Tasting

Syltbar Gourmet food tasting of top-quality products: Sea Salt from Portugal, Pepper from India, Balsamico from Modena & Olive Oil from Bisceglie, Italy. The Island of Sylt (off the north coast of Germany) is a luxury resort island comparable to the Hamptons. Syltbar, a restaurant and market, is known for carrying the finest gourmet food products from around the world to cater to Sylt's elite guests. Savor a sampling of these treats that were just recently imported into the USA. Your $10 fee includes a tasting of the above items, a glass of Italian Proseco in a keepsake Vizcaya flute and 10% off Syltbar items. Tasting fee does not include paid admission to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Oct 16th

Deering Wine Tasting

Deering Wine tasting poolside, conducted by the owners of the Deering Winery. Your $15 fee includes the tasting four varietals, a limited edition Vizcaya/Deering wine glass and interaction with a direct descendent of the Deering family. Tasting fee does not include paid admission to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Oct 22nd and 23rd

Street Painting Demonstration

Artist Jane Portaluppi Durand magically transforms ordinary pavement into classic works of art. Street Painting is an art form that has been revered in Italy since the 16th Century. A must see! Free with paid admission to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Oct 29th and 30th

Art Demonstartion  and Exhibit

John Bowen, an accomplished local watercolorist, will be creating a new original watercolor on the property. We will be displaying his originals and prints all weekend. Come by to ask him a question or pick up a giclee print at 10% off for your home. Free with paid admission to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Oct 30th

Stitch in Public

Members of the Biscayne Chapter of The Embroiderer's Guild of America will be postitioned throughout the property demonstrating their craft. Reproductions of the Moths & Butterflies in The Deering Bathroom Canopy are available in Do It Yourself cross stitch kits. Free with paid admission to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Please Note: All events require payment of museum admission, which is free for members. For membership information, visit www.vizcayans.org.

Lisa Egeli At Vizcaya Museum Cafe and Shop

LISA EGELI

Painter Lisa Egeli has been described as “a meticulous connoisseur of nature”.  Her landscapes and portraits have been featured in many exhibits and permanent collections in her two decade professional career. She is a third generation artist in a family of artists, and her formal training was at Chicago’s American Academy of Art.

Lisa has traveled and painted on location around the globe.  She has been selected for “Plein Air Easton”, “Paint Annapolis”, and “Telluride Plein Air”, among other events.  Lisa has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists and a member of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters and Society of Animal Artists.

Lisa Egeli lives by the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for most of the year and in Miami Beach, Florida for the winter.

Lisa teaches a Plein Air class at  Vizcaya in Feburary. You can see 5 of her current Vizcaya painting at Vizcaya Museum Shop.

The School Year is Starting

School starts in a week! Ugh where did the summer go. I'm trying to get myself into the spirit with a book display. I do love books. Our latest addition is the William and Mary Brickell: Founders of Miami & Fort Lauderdale.

By Beth Brickell - (2011)

Beyond the streets and buildings that now bear the name Brickell is the rich history of William and Mary Brickell who worked alongside Julia Tuttle and Henry Flagler to found Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Hollywood writer and director Beth Brickell has uncovered the history of this dynamic couple, from William's origins in Ohio to his adventures in the California and Australian gold rushes and marriage to Mary. This never-before-told story reveals both disappointment and triumph as these two pioneers clashed with Flagler and John D. Rockefeller during the robber baron days of the oil industry and finally tamed the wilderness of South Florida.

James Deering purchased the land for Vizcaya from Mary Brickell. My understanding is she had a vision and drove a hard bargain, but I haven't read the book yet it's 2 books down in my to read stack. Guess I will have to get with the school program and get busy reading.

Vizcaya Cafe & Shop Artisan Series - Samuel Yellin

Our first installment of the Vizcaya Artisan Series,

Samuel Yellin Railing Jewelry.

Samuel Yellin

Samuel Yellin

1885-1940

Samuel Yellin, was one of America's greatest artistic blacksmiths. At the height of his fame, The Samuel Yellin Firm, located in Philadelphia, was one of the largest European or American forges in history. His work, which was ultimately revered nationwide, was discovered and commissioned by Paul Chalfin before the height of Yellin's popularity. The renewed appreciation of handcrafted materials during the Arts and Crafts movement was instrumental in promoting Yellin's work, including commissions at the Federal Reserve Bank, the National Cathedral in DC, the residences of J P Morgan, and Yale and Northwestern Universities, among countless others.

Samuel Yellin is one of the only artists to have his work displayed both in the house and throughout the gardens.

Secret Garden Railing

This cuff is the first piece of jewelry in The Samuel Yellin Railing line based on the railing in the secret garden and orchid garden. Earrings and pendant to follow. Available online soon.

Samuel Yellin Railing Sterling Cuff

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Alexander Calder Son of Vizcaya's Stone Barge Designer Sterling Calder

Google is celebrating Alexander Calder's 113th Birthday (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976)  . Alexander Calder created his first truly kinetic sculpture and gave form to an entirely new type of art dubbed "mobiles".

Alexander Calder's parents were both artists. His father Alexander Sterling Calder (January 11, 1870 – January 7, 1945)was commissioned to create the stone barge.

Beautful.....Vizcaya Museum & Garden Cafe and Shop

I have been very quiet on the blog lately. I do miss my contemplations. But here is where I have turned my attentions. These beautiful images were captured by Dan Forer to document the architecture. We have come a long way since the tent!

Urban Daddy Vis-à-Viz A Daytime Date Spot in the Grove

Say hello to Vizcaya Café, a waterfront garden of alfresco wine, chicken wings and turn-of-the-century seduction, now open at the historic estate in Coconut Grove.

You’ve no doubt been to your share of cocktail parties and black-tie events at the grand villa perched at the edge of the bay. And now the old winter home of bon vivant/millionaire James Deering is finally serving a higher purpose: as your new lunchtime rendezvous spot, or perhaps the last stop on a romantic scavenger hunt (recommended theme: Prohibition-era partying).

The café occupies the subterranean level of the mansion, in what used to be the old smoking room, with the original marble fireplace and mahogany ceilings still intact. But you’ll want to squire your date away to the outdoor terrace, with white iron tables shaded by umbrellas overlooking the bay. There you’ll crack open a bottle of Deering zinfandel, summon Smoked & Grilled Chicken Wings and homemade quiches and proceed to while away the afternoon.

Be careful: quiches make you do strange things.

Vizcaya Café
3251 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
305-856-8189

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