Chairs
Renée James Gilmore, Mary Evelyn Guyton,
Cornelia Matson, and Jeannie Russell
cordially invite you to
Cocktails at the Cottage
with a special preview of Patti Smith: A Book of Days
at the Historic Spanish Point campus
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
5 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a casual evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres overlooking Little Sarasota Bay at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus. Watch the sunset and be the first to preview our new exhibition Patti Smith: A Book of Days, featuring a selection of photographs taken by the famed poet, musician, and Selby Gardens’ first Artist in Residence – Patti Smith – and offers an intimate view of her life on and off the road. The photographs are taken from Smith’s recently published, New York Times bestselling publication, A Book of Days, which offers a window into her world and illustrates her unique aesthetic. The exhibition at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus will feature large prints of Smith’s photographs outdoors, bringing them into dialogue with nature, which has long been a source of inspiration for the legendary artist.
The event will take place at the 19th Century White Cottage,
Sunken Garden, and Pergola.
Host Committee
Located on Little Sarasota Bay less than 10 miles south of Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, the Historic Spanish Point campus is one of the largest preserves showcasing native Florida plants that is interpreted for the public. The preserve celebrates an archaeological record that encompasses approximately 5,000 years of Florida history.
All proceeds from Cocktails at the Cottage benefit Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus.