Raindate: Saturday, May 20, 10am to 2pm
All American Productions and The Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery are proud to present "From Gothic to Light: A Day of Art, History, Music and Fashion" On Sunday May 13th.
This unique, one of a kind event is a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of The Russell Chapel, which is located on the grounds of Indian Hill Cemetery, 383 Washington Street, Middletown, CT. The day will include:
*A drawing class outdoors on the grounds of the cemetery led by Wesleyan University Professor of Drawing Kate Ten Eyck. Included in this 90 minute activity are large vintage postcards with a blank front, and all supplies needed to create a beautiful drawing of the chapel. Ms. Ten Eyck will offer instruction in composition, perspective, and shading. All levels of drawing welcome and encouraged. Start time is 10:15am.
*A Gothic Fashion Show, to lead off from the entrance of the chapel, featuring incredible attire courtesy of Redfield Design!! Start time is 12 noon.
*Live music courtesy of the The Latin Quarter Jazz Collective.
*Civil War presentation at the Grand Army of the Republic and General Mansfield's gravesite.
*Notable tours of the cemetery every half hour throughout the day.
*And take a look into the chapel, and see its current restoration progress!
This event is family friendly, and food and refreshments will be available on site. Although this is a free event, donations are encouraged! All money raised will go directly to the restoration and rehabilitation of the chapel, built in 1867.
