We’re thrilled you’re joining us for the 2014 GIFT GATHERING PARTY
Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the
BEHRINGER CRAWFORD MUSEUM -1600 Montague Road – Devou Park, Covington (Directions below)
Latin dance demonstrations and instruction throughout the evening
Casual Dress (Wear your dancing shoes and join the fun!)
Beverages, Appetizers and Desserts provided
Admission: A gift for the KSO gala auction
Please respond by January 17th to [email protected] or (859) 431-6216
From Ft. Wright/ Park Hills/ Kyles Lane (KY 1072) I-75 Exit 189
After exiting the expressway, turn onto KYLES LANE (left if coming from the south and right if coming from the north). Proceed to DIXIE HIGHWAY and turn RIGHT. At the next light, turn LEFT onto SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD. At the bottom of the hill, turn RIGHT (this is a four way stop) onto AMSTERDAM ROAD. Follow Amsterdam to the third stop sign to PARK DRIVE. Turn LEFTon PARK DRIVE and follow it into DEVOU PARK. Go through the three-way and left at the four way stop. Follow the signs bearing right to the museum parking lot.
Coming from the south, take the Covington/12th Street/Pike Street Exit 191
After exiting the expressway, go STRAIGHT at the stop sign, crossing 12th Street. (Follow the Devou Park signs.) At the next light, turn LEFT onto PIKE STREET. Stay in the right lane and after passing under the expressway overpass, immediately dip down the hill on the right onto LEWIS STREET. Stay on Lewis which becomes MONTAGUE ROAD. Just after the third stop sign, bear Right onto MONTAGUE ROAD and climb the hill into DEVOU PARK. (There is a Devou Park sign at the base of Montague Road.) Turn RIGHT at the three way stop, and left at the four way stop. Follow the signs bearing right to the museum parking lot.
Directions to the Party at The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park
From Covington/ 12th Street/ Pike Street Exit and SOUTH I-75 Exit 191
After exiting the expressway onto the 12th street collector, bear right, then turn RIGHT onto PIKE STREET. and immediately RIGHT again and dip down the hill onto LEWIS STREET. Just after the third stop sign, bear slightly Right onto MONTAGUE ROAD and climb the hill into DEVOU PARK. (There is a Devou Park sign at the base of Montague Road.) Turn RIGHT at the three way stop and left at the four way stop. Follow the signs bearing right to the museum parking lot.
From Covington/ 5th Street Exit and SOUTH I-75 Exit 192
After exiting the expressway, turn RIGHT onto Route 8 (also know as Crescent or Highway avenue. Proceed through stop sign. Turn LEFT onto Western Avenue (1st street on left). Climb hill, make a sharp RIGHT turn at the first road on the right to enter Devou Park (stone entry sign here). Follow W. Park Drive to stop sign (band shell on left). Turn LEFT and proceed to next stop sign. Turn RIGHT onto N. Park Drive. Go straight at the four way stop. Follow the signs bearing right to the museum parking lot.
Please note: If you need Handicap Parking, you should follow the same directions as above parking in a space so designated. Feel welcome to call ahead to the KSO office for special needs (859-431-6216).
About the Behringer-Crawford Museum
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is located at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, KY 41011, in the historic 19th century Devou family home, set amongst the rolling hills of Covington, Devou Park. The park itself provides an historical backdrop to the Northern Kentucky collections of the museum. There are panoramic views of the Ohio River, Cincinnati and Covington, as well as nature trails focusing on Northern Kentucky’s natural heritage. Additionally, the museum is the steward for Civil War sites located in Devou Park, and is included on the Civil War Discovery Trail which links more than 500 sites in 28 states.
What is a Gift Gathering Party??
A Gift Gathering Party is a party with a purpose— to collect auction items for the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Gala “Livin’ La Vita Loca” to be held Saturday, February 8, 2012 at The Syndicate in Newport.
As a guest at this party, all you have to do is bring a gift. Your gift is tax deductible and will be auctioned off at the Gala. Your name or company will also be listed in the program booklet. Money raised from the auction helps fund the KSO’s free children’s educational programs and free concerts in Devou Park.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS: themed gift baskets, golf outings, art, jewelry, sports memorabilia, concert or theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, home accessories, gift cards, service, etc. Remember if the item or service is something you enjoy, chances are good others will too!
Don’t know what to bring? A cash donation is always welcome.
If you can’t join us but would still like to support our efforts, please contact the KSO Office at [email protected] or 859-431-6216. Someone from the gala committee can pick up your donation or you may drop it off at one of several locations.