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THURSDAYS / 6 – 9 p.m. / Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Exhibit open until 9 p.m.
Members: $12 / General Public: $18
Think Globally | Celebrate Locally This winter avant-garden goes global in honor of Design for a Living World , a collaboration between the Desert Botanical Garden and The Nature Conservancy. Each week Boppart Courtyard will be transformed into one of the destinations featured in the exhibit, complete with culturally unique cuisine and entertainment. Take advantage of this event to see the highly anticipated exhibit after hours. January 19 / China Prepare for the Chinese New Year and take in the spectacles of traditional celebrations through music and dance.
March 1 / Costa Rica Discover the many uses and benefits of cocoa, and then continue the feel good vibe with a Calypso performance by J.T.’s Island Steel.
January 26 / Maine Enjoy the taste of the Northeast with a cooking demonstration March 8 / Australia followed by a jazz/ragtime performance by Nicole Pesce. Uncork a good time with a tasting and presentation of Australian wines followed by a neotribal performance by February 2 / Micronesia Drumming Sounds. Learn a new style of dance with an interactive Polynesian dance performance by Tausala Productions followed by a March 15 / Alaska reggae set from Walt Richardson. Explore the animal world of the Pacific Northwest in an interactive program brought by The Phoenix Zoo. Native February 9 / Mexico American music performance by Tony Duncan and Estun-bah. Be inspired with new ideas for Valentine’s Day with a Mexican cooking demonstration followed by a romantic March 22 / World Celebration performance by Flamenco por la Vida. Join DJ Miguel Ivery in celebrating world cultures through dance followed by the dynamic world music of Traveler. February 16 / Bolivia Celebrate the tradition of Carnaval with festive dancers and a captivating musical performance by Porangui and Zang. February 23 / Idaho Learn how to square dance led by a real square dance caller followed by a nostalgic old time string band performance from Pick & Holler. Sponsored in part by
Check out dbg.org for more information on each night’s theme.
To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)
PAID Phoenix, Arizona
1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3490 dbg.org | 480 941.1225 A chef-attended special from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events will be available for an additional charge. A full cash bar is also available. Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the venue. Programming subject to change.
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