Diversionary Theatre Holds 1st Home And Garden Tour 4/24

Diversionary Theatre will hold their first home and garden tour, "Better Homos & Gardens," on Saturday, April 24. There will be a daytime tour of five homes and gardens in the North Park and South Park neighborhoods, and a Garden Party in the early evening with food, music and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the artistic programs of the theatre. The event is sponsored in part by the Peggy Walkush Team at Ascent Real Estate.

This self guided tour will feature five distinctly different homes in the historic North Park and South Park neighborhoods. These early 20th century homes have been tastefully updated preserving unique features, such as Batchelder tiled fireplace, box beam ceilings, coved ceilings and rich mahogany and gumwood built-ins while incorporating a modern flair. Be inspired while strolling through a picturesque garden with dry river bed, complete with a beached pram of a boat, flowing into a small coi pond. The mature trees, winding paths and perennial gardens are sure to captivate. Contemplate the design details of a 1930s Spanish home infused with Asian stylings, custom Kirei wood floating cabinetry and a floor-to-ceiling Zebra wood faced fireplace. Canyon settings with terraced patios, ponds and mature foliage provide a peaceful backdrop for the wonderful homes that gracefully couple the old with the new.

The garden party will be held at the home of Seth Krosner and Phil Johnson in the University Heights neighborhood. Partygoers will be treated to garden-themed food and drink; painter Julie Warren will have original artwork on sale; and Diversionary will announce their 2010-2011 season of plays and musicals. Diversionary will celebrate their 25th Anniversary Year during the next season.

Diversionary Theatre was started in 1986. The mission of the theatre is to produce plays with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender themes that portray characters in their complexity and diversity both historically and contemporarily.

The tour and garden party will be held rain or shine. Tickets for the event are: Home and garden tour (10am-4pm) - $25 advance, $30 day of event; Garden Party (4-7pm) - $35 advance, $45 day of event. A combo ticket is available for both the tour and the party - $50 advance, $65 day of event.

Advance and day-of-event tickets are available through the Diversionary Theatre Box Office at 4545 Park Boulevard. Tickets are available on line at www.diversionary.org or by calling the box office at 619.220.0097.

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