Join us for our signature fundraising event, Celebrating Daffodils, in the Robbins Hunter Museum gardens on Saturday, April 15 from 6-8pm.

Guests can stroll through the museum's extraordinary daffodil garden while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. and live music from ETHEL.

ETHEL is a contemporary string quartet based in New York City and has been one of Denison University's Ensembles-in-Residence since September 2014. ETHEL engages the entire campus and the greater community in an exploration of music and its connections with other academic disciplines.

The New York Times describes ETHEL as "Extraordinarily skilled, passionate musicians.” ETHEL has performed across the United States and worldwide; released 9 feature albums; guested on 40+ recordings; won a GRAMMY® with jazz legend Kurt Elling; and toured with Todd Rundgren & Joe Jackson.

We will also have a live and silent auction featuring a private ravioli or tiramisu class, run by Cindy Palumbo of Palumbo's Italian Market, a Holiday party rental and tree tour at the Robbins Hunter Museum, and professional sports tickets, fine arts, and other unique experiences.

There will also be Plein Air Painting by artist Debra Joyce Dawson.

Single Tickets - $50

Pair of Tickets - $90

There are sponsorships available that include tickets and reserved seating, as well as mentions in promotional materials.

The Jill Griesse Historic Garden at the Robbins Hunter Museum is one of only 32 daffodil gardens in the country to be designated as an American Daffodil Society Display Garden. Our garden complements the historical and architectural significance of the Robbins Hunter Museum at the Avery-Downer House which is considered to be one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the country. 

This event is to support the Robbins Hunter Museum and gardens. We hope to see you on April 15!