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’Tis the Season at the George Eastman Museum

Oct 22nd, 2018

The George Eastman Museum will kick off the holiday season on November 2, when the annual Sweet Creations—the exquisite display of dozens of cleverly designed and deliciously decorated gingerbread houses­—opens to the public.  The display will be on view through December 12.

A beloved holiday tradition, the annual Sweet Creations gingerbread display and silent auction is a visual and aromatic treat for all ages. A highlight of this year’s display is a creation by Kate Sullivan of Cake Power, who was named one of the Top 10 Cake Artists of North America by Dessert Professional and has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, the Today Show, and Food Network Challenge. Sullivan’s creation, along with a selection of the exquisitely crafted gingerbreads—Sweetest Creations—will remain on view through New Year’s Day, while the rest are available for the highest bidders to take home after December 12.

Proceeds from the auction help support future restoration projects of George Eastman’s National Historic Landmark estate. Sweet Creations is a project of the Eastman Museum Council and is made possible by St. John’s, Tops Friendly Markets, and Tasteful Connections.

2018 Holiday Events & Films

Wreath Display & Auction
The George Eastman Museum’s annual handcrafted wreath display and auc­tion will be on view from October 30 through November 25. This year’s selection features more than 20 wreaths created and donated by florists, garden clubs, and local businesses, available for sale via silent auction. The holiday wreath display and auction is organized by the Eastman Museum Council and is included with museum admission.

Tabletop Tree Display & Auction
Tabletop trees decorated in various themes by local groups and businesses will be on display throughout the historic house. The trees will be available for purchase via silent auction, with proceeds going toward fresh flower arrangements in the historic mansion throughout the year. The trees will be on view November 13 through December 16. The tabletop tree display is included with museum admission.

Holiday Homecoming Celebration
Savor the seasonal spirit at the George Eastman Museum’s annual Holiday Homecoming celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 6. The event includes holiday decorations and displays, live music, refreshments, and holiday family activities, plus a visit from Santa, who will pose for photos in the decorated Living Room (bring your camera). Included with museum admission. No discounts or passes.

Holiday Films at the Dryden Theatre
The Dryden Theatre will be screening holiday and family favorites throughout the season. The selections include Thanksgiving weekend screenings of Home for the Holidays (1995) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), White Christmas (1954) on December 8, Die Hard (1988) on December 15, Love Actually (2003) on December 22, and more. For the full list of holiday and family films, visit eastman.org/dryden. Regular Dryden admission: $10 adults/$7 members/$5 students (w/ID), FREE for 17 and under.

New Year’s Eve Dinner & A Movie at the Dryden Theatre
Celebrate the New Year with dinner and a movie on New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31. Enjoy a special holiday dinner in the Eastman Museum Café before the special nitrate screening of The Red Shoes (1948). Tickets are $25 and include dinner, beverage, dessert, and admission to the screening. Seatings are available between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. Reservations for dinner are required and can be made by calling (585) 327-4940 by Friday, December 21. Tickets for the screening only are available at the Dryden Theatre box office or online at eastman.org/dryden. (Please note, the café will be open only for attendees of this special dinner.)

The Gift of Music
Give the gift of music this holiday season with your choice of two CDs of the beautiful sounds of the historic Aeolian pipe organ in George Eastman’s mansion. New this year is Eastman’s Favorites, featuring 27 of Eastman’s most beloved tunes, including “Clair de lune” (1905), “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (1908), and “I Wanna Be Loved by You” (1928). Also available is the best-selling An Eastman Christmas, a selection of 24 holiday favorites. Both albums were recorded live in the historic mansion. Each CD is $20 (including tax), with all proceeds benefiting the Eastman Museum. Both CDs are available for purchase at the Museum Store.

For information on holiday events, call (585) 371-4800 or visit eastman.org/holidays. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). General museum admission: $15 adults; $13 seniors (62+); $5 students (with ID) and ages 5–17; and FREE for ages 4 and under. Dryden admission is $10 general admission; $7 members; $5 for students (with ID); FREE for 17 and under.

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