There will be bronze and marble sculptures that Forest Lawn purchases to beautify the parks, she said. They are rotated around all six of the memorial park facilities, she said.
Of special interest is a collection of watercolors painted by artist Vincent Takas in 2004 and '05.
"No one has ever seen them before," Bruesehoff said. "They are absolutely beautiful."
The artist plans to attend the event.
Entertaining during the open house will be Forever Paisley, a group that sings Americana music. Actors will portray U.S. presidents, Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. An actor will also play late Forest Lawn founder Hubert Eaton, informing guests about the early days at Forest Lawn parks, she said.
Buses will take visitors around the grounds, stopping by the Lincoln Terrace, the Plaza of Mesoamerican and the Old North Church.
"They will be driven to vistas to get a bird's eye view of the park and see how beautiful it all is," Bruesehoff said.
Refreshments like hot dogs, veggie dogs, popcorn and soda will be provided.
"The event is to celebrate the 100 years of service of Forest Lawn," she said. "It's our chance to thank the community for supporting Forest Lawn and letting us be a part of their community."
Following the open house will be the concert debut of the George Washington Quartet, a group of string musical instruments owned by the Glendale Symphony Assn.
"It's going to be beautiful," Bruesehoff said. "It's a rare opportunity to see the Glendale Symphony Orchestra musicians perform on the George Washington Quartet."
The instruments ? two violins, a viola and cello ? will remain for one year in the Hall of Liberty exhibit, said Diane Hedrick, executive director of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra Assn.
