Summer programming also invites you to say “Namaste” at BK!
NEW ORLEANS — On Thursday, July 2, BK House will be joining partners at the French Quarter Museum Association (FQMA) to present French Quarter Museum Night. The free-flowing celebration will offer complimentary admission, extended hours, and activities unique to each site at 11 museums and cultural institutions in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Reservations are not required.
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776: THE BALL AT BK
July 2
4 – 7 pm (dancing 4:30 – 6:30 pm)
Tickets: FREE
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (and BK’s Bicentennial!) with a night of 18th-century dance lessons courtesy of Heather Valenzuela of Giddy Up Two Step. Dancers of all ages and experience are welcome. Costumes are also encouraged for anyone who wants to show off their 1770s style. This event is part of the French Quarter Museum Association’s Museum Night, an evening of museums, memory, and American stories presented in conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary.
THE SUMMER STRETCH: YOGA AT BK
July 25 and August 22
BK Ballroom
9 – 10:00 am
BK welcomes the return of yoga on July 25 and August 22 to awaken your body and energize your spirit! This all-levels yoga flow, expertly guided by Rebecca Crenshaw, blends breath, mobility, and feel-good movement to leave you feeling loose and limbered up. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, the Summer Stretch flow is perfect for everyone. You’ll connect with your breath, enhance your flexibility, and find a sense of grounding that prepares you to take on the day’s challenges, and do so in the beautiful ballroom at BK.
Tickets are $15 per class, and registration can be completed by going to www.bkhouse.org
Stay tuned for more details about upcoming BK House activities, including BK’s Birthday Party on August 11, the Beautiful Spaces Symposium on September 19, and the October 11 Soirée in the Vieux Carré, which all celebrate BK’s Bicentennial. For membership information, visit www.bkhouse.org. Joining will not only support the historic home and gardens but also provide you with member discounts for the gift shop and most programs.
About The Historic BK House & Gardens:
Distinguished as the first historic house saved from demolition in New Orleans, BK House was built in 1826, purchased by noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes in 1948, and restored under her loving care. Programming has evolved in the last several years to focus on the seven families who lived on the property, as well as the influences of the French Quarter neighborhood. An ongoing interpretative program is underway to better reflect the heritage of the site. Membership, events, grants, donations, and fundraising activities generate revenue needed for ongoing restoration and ongoing capital improvement projects.