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Private tours of the historic Durkee Mansion begin November 30
The Kemper Center is cancelling the 2020 Gallery of Trees and Opening Night Gala to ensure the safety of the community.
The Kemper Center announced today that it will cancel the 2020 Gallery of Trees and Opening Night Gala to ensure the health and safety of the community, volunteers, and staff of the Kemper Center.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors who have gone above and beyond to support us during this difficult time, as well as our creative decorators and volunteers who give freely of their time to ensure a beautiful event,” said Executive Director Ed Kubicki. “Our priority continues to be the safety of our guests, staff, and supporters, and as such we are following the recommendations of our local and national health experts.”
The Christmas at Kemper Gallery of Trees Opening Night Gala was scheduled for Saturday, November 28 and the Gallery of Trees was to continue through Sunday, December 6.
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In addition, the historic Durkee Mansion will not be open to the public for the holidays, but the Kemper Center will offer private tours for families by appointment only on weekdays starting November 30 through January 6.
The charge will be $25 for a one-hour tour and photo opportunity for your family in the Durkee Mansion’s decorated parlor. Tours will also include the decorated Kemper Center Chapel. Everyone must wear masks while in the building and there will be a 10 person maximum per group. Call (262) 925-8040 or visit www.kempercenter.com for more information.
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After Thanksgiving, a virtual tour of the decorated historic Durkee Mansion will be available online.
This year’s Durkee Mansion theme is “Magical Lantern Glow”, in honor of the 150th year of Kemper Hall, when alumnae carried lanterns in procession. Each year, the Durkee Mansion is decorated by dedicated, talented volunteers in a different theme incorporating period accurate holiday décor from the 1860s. All decorations are either handmade or antique.
The Anderson Arts Center will remain open Tuesdays through Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm with its current Winter Juried Exhibition. The Arts Center will also be decorated for the holiday and feature a collection of Nutcrackers. Admission is always free.