*Activities, ticket prices and hours are subject to change.
Hours:
The Garden is open daily (except July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25) as follows:
• Oct. through April: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• May through Sept.: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
General Garden Admission: $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors
(60+), $7.50 for students (13-18 and college with ID), $5 for children
3-12. Children 2 and younger and Garden members are admitted free.
CONCERTS:
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN WINTER 2009 CONCERT SERIES
Come see the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden and listen to
the Valley’s premier musicians. General seating only.
Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly
recommended. There are no refunds or exchanges on ticket(s)
purchased. No outside food or beverage allowed. Fabulous
Food Fine Catering & Events provides a chef-attended food station
featuring weekly specials for an additional charge. The Patio Café will
also be open during the concert. Wine tastings are available with the
opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle. A cash bar is
provided.
Sunday Concerts: 12 – 2 p.m. All concerts are on Ullman Terrace.
Members: $14 / Non-Members: $20 / Children: $8 (ages 3-12)
children 2 and younger are admitted free. Ticket price includes
Garden admission. To purchase tickets: order online at
www.dbg.org, call 480-481-8188 or visit the Admissions Box Office.
January 18 – Mex-Sal - Salsa
January 25 – Try Me Bicycle – Folk Rock
February 1 – Novo Mundo – Brazilian World
February 8 – Back Porch Bandits - Bluegrass
February 22 – Lyra – Classical Guitar and Violin
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SPRING 2009 CONCERT SERIES
Enjoy evenings surrounded by desert
beauty and the sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians. Tickets
are limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
There are no refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased. No
outside food or beverage allowed. Fabulous Food Fine Catering
& Events provides a chef-attended food station featuring weekly
specials for an additional charge. The Patio Café will also be open
during the concert. Wine tastings are available with the opportunity to
purchase wine by the bottle. A cash bar is provided.
Friday Evenings: 7 – 9 p.m. (March, April & May)
Friday Evenings: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (June)
All concerts are on Ullman Terrace.
Members: $14 / Non-Members: $20 /Must be 21 years or older to attend concert.
Ticket price includes Garden admission. To
purchase tickets: order online at www.dbg.org, call 480-481-8188 or
visit the Admissions Box Office.
March 6 – Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns – Big Band Blues
March 13 – Chele'
March 20 - Groove Defenders - Blues
April 3 - Shining Star
April 10 - Big Pete Pearson – Jazzy Blues
April 17 – Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
May 1 – Armand Boatman's Be-Bop Revolution - Jazz
May 8 - Sherry Petta – Smooth Contemporary Jazz
May 15 - Cinco De Moio – Latin Jazz
May 22 - Blue Mystics featuring members of Incendio
May 29 – TBD
June 5 – SHRI - Blues
June 12 - TBD
June 19 - Larry Redhouse Trio
June 26 - TBD
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN FALL 2009 CONCERT SERIES:
Come see the beautiful Desert Botanical
Garden and listen to the Valley’s premier musicians. General
seating only. Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is
strongly recommended. There are no refunds or exchanges on
ticket(s) purchased. No outside food or beverage allowed.
Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events provides a chef-attended food
station featuring weekly specials for an additional charge. The Patio
Café will also be open during the concert. Wine tastings are available
with the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle. A cash bar is
provided.
Friday Evenings: 7 – 9 p.m. All concerts are on Ullman Terrace
Members: $14 / Non-Members: $20
Ticket price includes Garden admission. To purchase
tickets: order online at www.dbg.org, call 480-481-8188 or visit the
Admissions Box Office.
October 2 - TBD
October 9 - TBD
October 16 - TBD
October 23 - TBD
October 30 - TBD
November 6 - TBD
November 13 - TBD
PLANT SALES
SPRING PLANT SALE 2009
Saturday / March 21 / 7 a.m.-5 p.m. AND
Sunday / March 22 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
No admission charge to enter the Fall Plant Sale
The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale is a one-stop shopping
experience featuring the largest variety of arid-adapted plants
available in one location. Garden volunteers, horticulturists and
professional landscape designers are all on hand to answer questions,
assist in plant selections, and offer advice. Purchase pottery and
other delightful garden accessories from specialty retailers and visit
the Farmer’s Market.
FALL PLANT SALE 2009
Saturday / October 17 / 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday / October 18 / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
No admission charge to enter the Fall Plant Sale
The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale is a one-stop shopping
experience featuring the largest variety of arid-adapted plants
available in one location. Garden volunteers, horticulturists and
professional landscape designers are all on hand to answer questions,
assist in plant selections, and offer advice. Purchase pottery and
other delightful garden accessories from specialty retailers and visit
the Farmer’s Market.
EXHIBITS:
CHIHULY: The Nature of Glass
Through May 31, 2009 / Throughout the Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present the
Garden-wide exhibition by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The exhibit will
feature new and unique works of glass artfully located throughout the
Garden. Dale Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures, and
his work is immediately recognizable for its grand scale and vibrant
colors. Chihuly’s spectacular creations are found in more than 200
museums worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, London’s
Victoria and Albert Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Garden exhibitions of his work have been mounted at the New York
Botanical Garden, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Atlanta Botanical
Garden and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. This is Chihuly’s first
exhibition in an outdoor desert environment.
Members: Members will enjoy unlimited Garden admission based
on their level of membership. Members will need to make
reservatons online at www.dbg.org or by phone at 480-481-8188.
Members will be able to purchase additional admissions for their guests
at the cost of $12 each.
Non-members: Adults $15, Seniors $13.50, Students (12 -1 8
with and college with ID) $7.50, Children (3 -12) $ 5, Children under 3
admitted free. Admissions may be purchased online at
www.dbg.org or by phone at 480-481-8188.
Advanced reservation or purchase required for both members
and non-members. Limited walk-up admissions may be available. For
reduced group rates call: 480-481-8104.
SPRING BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT IN THE MARSHALL BUTTERFLY PAVILION
March 7 – May 31, 2009
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Marshall Butterfly Pavilion
Free for members. $3.00 for non-members 3 years and older, with paid Garden admission.
The exhibit features lush gardens full of flowers that are a
butterfly lover’s paradise. Hundreds of butterflies surround you;
some flying and others perched in sunny locations, to allow for
butterfly encounters that delight visitors of all ages. You will
be greeted by many species of North American butterflies including
Painted Ladies and the regal Queens. There are special display
areas featuring butterfly host plants and a Discovery Station where you
have the chance to see our scaly-winged friends up close.
MARIPOSA MONARCA
October 3 – November 15, 2009
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Marshall Butterfly Pavilion
Free for members. $3.00 for non-members 3 years and older, with paid Garden admission.
Once again the Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present
Mariposa Monarca. Come stroll through the best butterfly habitat
in the Southwest and be immersed among hundreds of colorful, fluttering
monarchs.
EVENTS:
Spiked! Thursdays at DBG
Thursday evenings / February 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 2009
$25
Mix, mingle and marvel at the Desert Botanical Garden’s new
Thursday night social event, featuring the incredible glass artwork of
Dale Chihuly. Each evening will showcase a different Chihuly
sculpture in one of our unique venues, paired with a Chihuly inspired
cocktail, light hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Spiked! includes
Garden admission, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Cash bar
available. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Guests
must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be
admitted. To Purchase Tickets: Order tickets online at
www.dbg.org, call 480-481-8188 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday), or visit the Admissions Box Office
(8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUTTERFLIES
Saturday / March 7 or 8, 2009 / 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Member: Adults $35 / Children $30 / Non-Member: Adults $40 / Children $35
Celebrate the opening of the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Enjoy a catered breakfast, children’s entertainment
and activities and tours of the Marshall Butterfly
Pavilion. Children will receive their own pair of butterfly
wings to celebrate in and a special gift to take home. Recommended for children ages 3 -10. Guests
are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothing to attract the butterflies. Tickets are limited. Advance
ticket purchase required. No refunds or
exchanges. To Purchase Tickets: Order tickets online at
www.dbg.org, call 480-481-8188 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday), or visit the Admissions Box Office
(8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)
AGAVE ON THE ROCKS
Friday, March 27, 2009 / 7 – 11 p.m.
Members: $70, Non-Members: $75. $10 discount on tickets purchased by March 16th.
Kick off your weekend with a bit of funk at the sixth annual
Agave on the Rocks, the Garden’s hippest fundraising event. Groove
your way through the Garden by the light of your glowing margarita
glass while listening to the Valley’s hottest Latin funk bands.
Take a breather from dancing to sample mouthwatering cuisine provided by
more than 15 of the Valley’s premier caterers and restaurants.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the
door. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend, and must
show proper identification to be admitted. Ticket price includes two 8
oz. margaritas in a commemorative margarita glass. To purchase
tickets, visit the Admissions Box Office, on-line at www.dbg.org or call
480-481-8188
DINNER ON THE DESERT
Saturday / April 25, 2009 / Tickets for this fundraising event begin at $500 per person.
This sell-out event begins with cocktails, music and a
fabulous silent auction in Dorrance Hall and on Kitchell Patio. Dinner
and music under the stars follows on Ullman Terrace with a fast paced
live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. Guests then conclude the
evening by strolling to the grand after-party on Boppart Courtyard with
more dancing, bountiful desserts and cordials. Proceeds from this
fundraiser support the Garden’s mission. Reservations are limited.
Please call Marcia Flynn at 480-481-8154 for more information or
reservations.
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AND CONCERT WITH ESTÉBAN
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Two shows available / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 4 – 6 p.m.
$45 Concert Only, $65 Concert and Lunch
Join us for an annual tradition at the Garden by bringing mom
and the family to enjoy the incredible sounds of Estéban in
Concert. Guests can enjoy a delicious lunch for an additional
charge. For more information, visit www.dbg.org. To purchase
tickets, visit the Admissions Box Office, on-line at www.dbg.org or call
480-481-8188.
FLASHLIGHT TOURS
Thursdays and Saturdays, June, July and August, 2009 / 7 – 9 p.m.
Nights in the desert are anything but dull at the Desert
Botanical Garden. Experience a magical twilight adventure with the
Garden’s summer evening Flashlight Tours. Flashlight Tours are
held every Thursday and Saturday evening during the months of June, July
and August. All tours begin at 7:00 p.m. Flashlight Tours
are free with Garden admission and reservations are
required. Please call 480-941-3510 or email
flashlight@dbg.org and leave your name, phone number, tour date and the
number of people in your party to make your reservation.
Flashlight Tours are a sensory adventure where you will see,
hear and feel the desert night including, nighthawks, tortoises, insects
and night-blooming flowers. Please bring a flashlight and wear
comfortable walking shoes. Flashlight Tours are recommended for
families and children of all ages and are a perfect summer date.
CORKS & CACTUS
Friday, September 25, 2009
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. / $75 per person
Guests can sample more than 80 boutique wines from different
regions of the world. Wines will be carefully paired with
delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by Fabulous Food
Catering. The evening will also feature live entertainment as well
as the opportunity to talk with representatives from different wineries
and purchase wines by the bottle or case. Tickets must be
purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Guests must
be 21 years or older to attend and must show proper identification to
be admitted. To purchase tickets, visit the Admissions Box Office,
on-line at www.dbg.org or call 480-480-8188.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
October 23 / 9 a.m. – noon / October 24 & 25, 2009 / 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission to the Festival: Member adult: $2 / Member child:
$2 (3-12) / Non-member adult: $12 / Non-member child: $6 (3-12) / Under 3
admitted free.
Your search for the perfect pumpkin is over. Visit the
Garden’s very own pumpkin patch, where each day children ages 12 &
under can pick their own free pumpkin. Take a hayrides out to the
pumpkin. Children can enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze,
balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations, and
much more. There will be a baked goods market by Fabulous Food and
a Fall Harvest Market, where visitors can purchase fresh produce such
as unique pumpkins, gourds, and chili ristras.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
October 31 & November 1, 2009 / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Día de los Muertos is a joyful holiday when families honor
their deceased relatives and celebrate the continuity of life.
Visit the Garden to experience this traditional Mexican holiday.
Celebrate with delicious Mexican food and pastries, live entertainment
such as a Ballet Folklorico, mariachis and the Calacas. Fun family
activities include marigold seed planting creating paper flowers or
papel picado (paper cut-outs) and a Frida Kahlo activity. Local
Latino artists will demonstrate and sell Mexican art and curios in the
Garden’s Mercado.
NATIVE AMERICAN RECOGNITION DAYS (NARD)
November 7 & 8, 2009 / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
In celebration of Native American Recognition Days the Garden
will host a festival dedicated to Native American culture.
CHILES & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
November 14 & 15, 2009 / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Alluring aromas and flavors will fill the air during this
culinary festival. See hot and spicy chiles roast before your eyes,
sample delicious chile and chocolate products from local vendors,
purchase unique Southwest gifts, and enjoy cooking demonstrations.
Entertainment includes Spanish Flamenco dance and Latin jazz.
LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS
November 27, 28, 29, 2009
December 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2009
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Members: Adults: $20 / Children: $10 (children 2 and under are admitted FREE)
Non - members: Adults: $25 / Children: $12.50 (children 2 and under are admitted FREE)
The Garden, unique in its traditions, celebrates the magical
splendor of Las Noches de las Luminarias. Thousands of hand-lit
luminarias provide a warm and inviting setting for friends and family to
spend a cheerful holiday evening together. Take a journey through
the Garden’s golden-lit paths and enjoy a wide variety of
entertainment, savor delicious cuisine prepared by Fabulous Food
Catering, sample exquisite wines, or delight in a warm cup of cocoa or
cider. Complete your night by shopping for distinctive holiday
gifts in the Garden’s gift and plant shops. Tickets on sale September
14, 2009. To purchase tickets, visit the Admissions Box Office,
on-line at www.dbg.org or call 480-481-8188.
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