With painting and sculpture, the artists in Flowers for Summer engage the genres of still life, landscape and abstraction to explore the historical motif of the flower.
Artists include Hurvin Anderson, Georg Baselitz, James Lee Byars, Lovis Corinth, Aaron Curry, Enrico David, Peter Doig, Thomas Houseago, Jörg Immendorff, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Per Kirkeby, Jean Fautrier, Lucio Fontana, Fernand Leger, Eugène Leroy, Markus Lüpertz, A.R. Penck, Francis Picabia, Pablo Picasso, Sigmar Polke, Kurt Schwitters, Félix Vallotton, and Don Van Vliet.
Thursday, June 30, 2011 – Saturday, September 10, 2011
Michael Werner Gallery
4 East 77 Street
New York, NY 10075
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http://www.michaelwerner.com/exhibition_current_upcoming.htm
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Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, is both an ancient and modern art. In basic form, an ikebana arrangement follows a fixed pattern: a triangle of three points representing heaven, earth, and man. Emphasis is placed on linear perfection, color harmony, space, and form. An ikebana usually contains the foliage and flowers of the current season, and all are used in their natural state except for the deft “cut” of the arranger’s clippers which perfects the line of a branch or the shape of a bud.
What distinguishes ikebana from other approaches to flower arrangement are its use of asymmetry and “empty” space as essential features of the composition. A sense of harmony among the materials, container, and setting is also crucial. Ikebana shares these aesthetic characteri ... 
J.C.C. Fund of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York is proud to support the Fall Flowers of Japan exhibition currently on display at the New York Botanical Garden through October 30. Not only can you marvel at the extraordinary plants and gardens, but you can also enjoy a variety of Japanese cultural entertainment such as traditional dance and music, bonsai tree and Japanese gift shopping, and even live-flower arrangement. We invite all JCCI and Nippon Club members to contact us at info@jcciny.org or (212) 246-8001 to get a 20% off discount code for online ticket purchases.
For tickets, please visit http://www.nybg.org/visit/tickets.php
When: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Where: New York Botanical Garden
Cost: $20 (20% discount for JCCI / Nippon Clu ... 
Living Arts of Tulsa is hosting the celebration of “Dia de los Muertos Arts Festival” in which it is believed by some Hispanic cultures that the spirits of those who have passed from this earth are remembered and believed to return to join the living who are holding vigil by their altar.
Food, Flowers, Artwork, Performances, Music, Fireworks, Dancing are all part of the ultimate contrast between the sadness of death and the joy of living. And so,Living Arts invites the public to come to 307 E Brady St. in Tulsa, Ok. and be part of the Day of the Dead 11. $5. festival entry covers and helps pay for performers.
When: November 1, 2011
Time: 5:00pm -10:00pm
Where: 307, E. Brady, Tulsa, Ok
Ticket: $5
For more detail click here.
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is a disciplined art form inspired by nature. In contrast to the Western approach to flower arranging, which favors a mass of flowers, Ikebana emphasizes simplicity of design and the use of line, space, and texture to create a balanced, harmonious arrangement. Though Ikebana is a creative expression, it has certain rules governing its form. Learn the rich symbolism and fundamentals of this graceful traditional Japanese art form, and gain a lifetime skill for distinctive floral design as you create a different arrangement each week to take home and enjoy. Please bring garden clippers, a pint-sized margarine container, a kenzan or pin holder, and a low-flat-bottomed round or rectangular container, an eight-inch cake pan will do.
This class will ... 
A spring celebration of the culture, craft and cuisine of Japan.
Welcome to the world of the cherry blossoms (sakura). Few things in nature can equal their delicate beauty. Come celebrate it with us! This spring, from March 23 – April 21, Philadelphia’s beautiful flowering trees will come into bloom for Sakura Matsuri – the Cherry Blossom Festival.
When: March 23 – April 21, 2012
Where: 4700 States Drive, Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Contact: (215) 790-3810
For schedule and tickets click here.
Take a trip to Brasil – no passport required! Step into our Gardens in Paradise and be swept away to a bold, lush, tropical world inspired by the vibrant plants and flowers of Brasil.
Come see it all, inside and out, at Macy’s Flower Show, 2012!
Remember Brasil
Be sure to bring home the excitement of Brasil with Macy’s T-shirts, tote bags and posters. Available in Macy’s Souvenir Shop on the lower level.
When: March 25 – April 7
Time: during store hours
Where: Macy’s 34th Street, Herald Square, New York City.
For schedule and other information, click here.
To launch the Centennial Celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will collaborate with local and national entertainment to welcome springtime to Washington, DC. Guests will experience the story of how the gift of trees has developed into the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, as told through a series of traditional and contemporary performances. Upon arrival to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, guests will be greeted with a pre-show by strolling musicians, cultural exhibits, and historical imagery, creating an interactive, multisensory experience.
The main stage lineup will include renowned American and international artists, uniting for one momentous production. To emphasize the global appreciation for the cherry blossom trees, the Opening Ceremony will incorpor ... 
Join us for our annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. This multi-generational event that has little bit of something for everyone including; 3 amazing parades, multiple Dutch Dance performances, concerts, theatre, Dutch attractions, Dutch food, children’s events, trolley tours and so much more!
May 5th – 12th, 2012
Holland, MI
For further information, visit:
http://www.tuliptime.com/
