WINTER – SPRING 2015 Wildflowers Butterflies Events Music Art
What’s new with this publication? 1. This publication has been expanded to include all of the Garden’s events, exhibits and other activities taking place from January 1 through September 30, 2015. 2. The Garden Calendar is now a course catalogue featuring all of the Garden’s educational opportunities.
Daily and Weekly Activities Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Garden Tours October 1 – May 12 | Daily Explore the Garden with an expert who will help you understand the extraordinary plants of the Sonoran Desert. This docent-led tour guides you past towering saguaros and tiny mammillarias, bizarre boojums and elegant palo verdes. Bring water and a camera, and wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Birds in the Garden Mondays, October – April | 8 a.m. | Mondays, May – September | 7 a.m. Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available. Garden Discovery Stations October 1 – May 12 Expert docents will answer your questions about desert life at a variety of interesting and informational stations throughout the Garden. Talks in the Garden October 1 – May 12 Enjoy entertaining, fascinating and educational talks in the Garden that help you understand how such abundant life survives and thrives in the harsh desert. Audio Tours These lighthearted, fun and informative tours bring alive our collections of plants along the Desert Discovery Trail. Available in the SRP Visitor Center. Private Group Tours and Activities Available at a time and date of your choice. The Garden offers special discounts and customized tours for groups of 10 or more adults. Call 480 481.8104 or go to dbg.org/groupsales for pricing and more information. Activities for Children Year-round | Daily Stop by the Admissions entrance booths or ask our volunteer Guest Guides for information about how you and your family can learn about desert ecology together. 2
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Arizona Indigenous: New Turned Wood by Philip & Matt Moulthrop
February 6 – May 3 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery Included with membership or paid Garden admission. The Desert Botanical Garden presents new works by world-renowned artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop. The exhibition features a collection of turned wood that reveals the inherent beauty of trees and shrubs native to Arizona. Woodturning has been a Moulthrop family legacy for three generations, and their pieces are immediately recognizable by their distinct contemporary forms. You can find their work in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum of New York, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. This exhibition is underwritten by a generous Garden donor. Philip Moulthrop, Saguaro Rib Vase, 2014, 17 x 7 x 7, turned wood. Image courtesy of CLUTCH Photo and Bentley Gallery, AZ
Spring Butterfly Exhibit March 7 – May 10 | 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and find yourself surrounded by hundreds of fluttering butterflies. Watch as butterflies sip nectar and bask in the sun in this lush and colorful habitat. Special outdoor displays showcase plants that attract butterflies. Supported by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation.
Meet the Caterpillars
Saturdays, March 7 – April 18 | 10 - 11 a.m. Join us Saturday mornings to learn more about the caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies. Want to know how a caterpillar forms a chrysalis or why some caterpillars have spines? Get a hands-on, up-close look at the caterpillars and go on a butterfly walk with a naturalist to learn more about butterfly host plants (limit 25 people per walk). No RSVP required. First come, first served. Members: Free | General Public: $3.50 with paid Garden admission. Children under three free. Desert Botanical Garden
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Wildflowers at the Garden This Spring Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout the spring. Trail closes at sunset. Included with membership or paid Garden admission.
Wildflower Tracking in Arizona During the months of March and April, visit the Garden’s Wildflower InfoSite at dbg.org/wildflowers to see where and when this season’s desert wildflowers are blooming around Arizona.
Dining Options GERTRUDE’S Daily Gertrude’s focuses on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The full bar offers local draft beer, craft bottles, Arizona and regional wines, along with Garden-inspired cocktails. Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Located in Ottosen Entry Garden. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 480 719.8600 or gertrudesrestaurant.net PATIO CAFÉ Hours vary A more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads, ice-cold beverages and treats. Coffee and a selection of pastries available each morning. Located on Ullman Terrace.
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Saturday, January 24 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Dog admission $4 each. Proceeds from dog admissions benefit the Arizona Humane Society. Bring the whole family, dogs included, to visit the Garden. Walk the Garden trails and socialize with other dog lovers. Pose for family photos against breathtaking backgrounds. Meet vendors with samples of dog food and treats. Attend interesting presentations and learn about pet-focused non-profits. All dogs must be on a leash and remain on marked trails at all times. All dogs must be up-to-date on all vaccinations and registrations. Handlers are required to pick up after their dogs and properly dispose of their waste. Desert Botanical Garden reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any dog thought to be dangerous to other dogs or visitors. Dogs will only be admitted to the Garden between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Programming subject to change.
The Garden Shop 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Daily Shop for distinctive gifts, books, home and garden decor, gourmet foods and unique desert plants. Shop online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at gardenshop.dbg.org
Members Only Garden Shop Sale
DOUBLE DISCOUNT June 1 – 7 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Daily
20% OFF all merchandise, gifts, and plants
Present your Garden membership card to receive discount. Discount applies only to members named on the card. Offer excludes clearance items.
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The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to bring another notable lineup to the Spring Music in the Garden concert series.
SPRING 2015 CONCERTS
Dining and Beverage Options
February 6 Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band – Spanish Guitar
Visit Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant, or the following options at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales Concerts held on Fridays at Ullman Terrace. Feb – May: 7 - 9 p.m. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. June: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 6 – May 29 | 7 - 9 p.m.
February 13
The Swingtips – Swing
February 20
February 27
Novo Mundo – Brazilian
*Phoenix Boys Choir (all ages welcome) Classical
March 6 Pick and Holler Old Time Appalachian
Price: Members: $20 | General Public: $25
March 13
To Purchase Tickets:
The Brazen Heads Celtic Rock/Irish
March 20
Chuck Hall Band – Blues
April 3
Quetzal Guerrero – Brazilian Soul
• Order online at dbg.org/music • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Must be 21 or older to attend. *(Exception: Feb. 20 Phoenix Boys Choir Performance). Proper identification is required for admission. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more adults by calling 480 481.8104. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. No outside food or beverage allowed. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
Sponsored in part by: Sound Lighting FX, Inc.
April 10 Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie – Native American April 17
Traveler – World
May 1
Adam Roberts Trio – Jazz
May 8
Ritmo Latino – Latin
May 15 Big Pete Pearson Blues Band Blues May 22
Jaleo Band – Salsa
May 29
Pete Pancrazi – Jazz Quartet
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The Seasonal Table
A New Dinner Series at the Desert Botanical Garden Saturdays | 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy a welcome drink, hors d’oeuvres, a four-course dinner of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and local live entertainment. Matthew Taylor, executive chef at Gertrude’s restaurant, will talk about your meal, and featured wine representatives will discuss wine pairings. Visit dbg.org/table for details. Doors open at 6 p.m. • Feb
7 | Wine & Dine featuring Benziger Family Wines 14 | Tequila Ole! featuring Bianchi Wines • April 11 | Dig into Spring featuring Folie a Deux Wines • March
Members: $145 | General Public: $150 (price per person per date) TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/table • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Must be 21 or older to attend and show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
Additional support provided by:
Corks & Cactus Saturday, February 21 OR Sunday, February 22 | 1 - 5 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Sample, sip and savor your way through the Garden • Taste 40 different wines each day • Enjoy musical entertainment and cooking demonstrations • Purchase delicious delicacies from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events • Visit with winery representatives and purchase wine to take home Members: $30 | General Public: $35
In-kind support provided by:
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TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/corks • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) All wine purchased at the event directly benefits the Garden. For event details, visit dbg.org/corks Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present. Event programming subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the event. No refund, exchanges or rain dates. Corks & Cactus ticket price includes Garden/Event admission, wine tasting and entertainment. Event is rain or shine. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes. Desert Botanical Garden
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Scottsdale Artists League Spring Paintout Saturdays | Throughout the Garden March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Spend the day observing and visiting with 50 of Scottsdale Artists League’s best landscape painters as they capture Garden scenes. All the artwork from the Paintout will be on display and for sale the final weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Scottsdale Artists League’s Scholarship Fund. For more information visit scottsdaleartistsleague.org.
Show and Sale Friday – Sunday, April 10 – 12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Center for Desert Living Trail
Breakfast with the Butterflies Saturday, March 14 OR Sunday, March 15 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Join us for a colorful celebration marking the opening of the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Enjoy a delicious catered breakfast by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and entertainment. Ticket includes admission into the Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. Children will receive their own pair of butterfly wings to wear and take home. Members: Adults $35 | Children $30 General Public: Adults $40 | Children $35 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/butterflybreakfast • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Doors open at 10 a.m. Open seating only. Tickets are limited. Advanced ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. Event is rain or shine.
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Spring Plant Sale March 20 – 22 Event Plaza Garden Members Preview: Friday, March 20 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open to the General Public: Saturday, March 21 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. AND Sunday, March 22 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Your one-stop shopping experience features the largest variety of arid-adapted plants and expert advice from Garden horticulturalists and volunteers. Many specialty retailers will be there offering unique pottery and other garden accessories. No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale. Sponsored by:
Agave on the Rocks Friday, March 27 | 6 - 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Celebrate Sonoran roots at the 13th Annual Agave on the Rocks. Sample gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, listen to fabulous music and sip refreshing margaritas. Members: $70 | General Public: $75 Members Act Now! All members that purchase tickets prior to Sunday, Feb. 22 will receive $5 off each ticket! Use discount code: Agave2015 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/agaveontherocks • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) 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. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
Featuring entertainment by: Todo Mundo, Grupo Liberdade, DJ Seduce Sponsored by:
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Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale Friday – Sunday, April 10 – 12 Friday and Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Included with membership or paid Garden admission. See amazing, beautiful and bizarre examples of cacti and succulents as members of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society display potted specimens of desert plants from around the world. The show includes a sale featuring plants and pots from southwestern growers and artists. For more information, visit centralarizonacactus.org.
Grand Tour of Gardens Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phoenix Home & Garden magazine invites you to celebrate spring in the desert by taking part in the 17th annual Grand Tour of Gardens. Enjoy a walk through some of the area’s most picturesque residential landscapes where innovative design, unexpected plant combinations and prodigious use of unusual materials are on display. Each private garden offers a different perspective on desert living, and visitors are encouraged to explore. Master Gardeners and landscape professionals will be on hand to answer questions. The self-guided tour costs $45 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Desert Botanical Garden. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at phgmag.com/gardentour • Call 480 664.3960 10
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NEW THIS YEAR!
Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 18 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Save the date and join the Garden in celebrating Earth Day! Explore our five distinctive trails, experience unique tours and behind-the-scenes glimpses, and meet the colorful plant experts who make the Garden such a special place. For more information visit dbg.org/earthday Sponsored in part by: Supported by Chipotle Mexican Grill
Dinner on the Desert Saturday, April 25 | 6 - 11 p.m. Dinner on the Desert 2015 celebrates the Desert Botanical Garden and the heart, el corazón, of the Sonoran Desert — its essence, culture and beauty. The evening begins in Ottosen Entry Garden with a signature cocktail and warm welcome by Chair Carole Kraemer. Enjoy the setting sun as you enter through the new Desert Terrace Garden and the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal to Dorrance Hall. Savor sumptuous hors d’oeuvres while you bid on distinctive plants, pots and garden art, plus unusual and exciting experiences. The magical outdoor setting of the Garden is the stage for your evening of elegant regional cuisine. Tickets start at $600. Reservations are limited. Contact Esther Battock ebattock@dbg.org or 480 481.8182 for more information or reservations. Desert Botanical Garden
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Shakespeare at the Garden May 7 – 10, 14 – 17, 21 – 24 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Event Plaza Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the 90-minute world premier of Spellbound, A Musical Fairy Tale, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. An evil stepmother and a father who is not much better, a wronged love, jealousy, revenge, magic potions, villains in disguise, a valiant heroine—all culminate in a live battle onstage. General Seating: $40 Reserved Table Seating: $55-$65 Garden Members receive a discount: (email SpellBound@swshakespeare.org for discount code)
General Seating: $35 Reserved Table Seating: $50-$60 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at swshakespeare.org • Call 480 435.6868 (Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Guests can purchase food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, and a full cash bar will be available. Ticket does not include food or beverages. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. No outside food or beverage allowed.
National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 8 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Help raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship. Visit dbg.org/npgd
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Patrons Circle Membership This schedule of programs is designed especially for Patrons Circle members, providing special access to the Garden’s exhibits, horticulturists, educators, scientists and signature events. For information about joining the Patrons Circle and contributing $1,250 or more annually, please contact Marcos Voss at 480 481.8179 or mvoss@dbg.org. The Desert Terrace Garden and the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal Celebration Friday, January 23 Celebrate the opening of these two new exhibits, situated between the Ottosen Entry Garden and the Center for Desert Living Trail, which offer visitors a place to get oriented and prepare for their exploration of the Garden. For reservations and information, contact Marcos Voss at mvoss@dbg.org or 480 481.8179. DBG Community Garden: Grow and Learn Together Saturday, February 21 Co-Chairs: Carole Kraemer, Carolyn Stuart and Jennifer Theobald Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a healthy breakfast while engaging in hands-on activities in our community garden. For reservations and information, contact Marcos Voss at mvoss@dbg.org or 480 481.8179.
Tour of Private Gardens Sunday, March 29 Co-Chairs: Tahnia McKeever, Barbara Ottosen and Nancy Swanson Enjoy an intimate stroll through several private gardens in the Phoenix area with an optional luncheon provided. For reservations and information, contact Kelsey Wolf-Donnay at kwdonnay@dbg.org, or 480 481.8147. Ice Cream Social and Flashlight Tour Thursday, June 4 Chair: Tennille Blair Enjoy a light dinner and ice cream prior to your flashlight tour! See, hear and feel the desert night during a self-paced stroll through the Garden. Perfect for families and children of all ages! For reservations and information, contact Marcos Voss at mvoss@dbg.org or 480 481.8179.
Spring Plant Sale Preview and Reception Thursday, March 19 Co-Chairs: Kathy Munson and Bill Wilder Receive first access to the large selection of plants, shrubs and trees before they go on sale to all other members and the public. For reservations and information, contact Marcos Voss at mvoss@dbg.org or 480 481.8179. Desert Botanical Garden
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Garden Meetings Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Meeting Sundays, January 25, March 1, March 29, May 31, June 28, July 26 | 2 - 4 p.m. Check-in at Admissions | Everyone welcome The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents. Each meeting features a program about aspects of these fabulous plants. Visit centralarizonacactus.org for more information. Garden Members Annual Meeting Thursday, May 21 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. Dorrance Hall Please join us for the Garden Members Annual Meeting, which includes a business meeting and the recognition of retiring and introduction of new board members.
Flashlight Tours Thursdays and Saturdays May 23 – September 5 | 7 - 9 p.m. Enjoy a sensory experience during a nighttime stroll along the Garden’s trails. Perfect for families and children of all ages! For information call 480 941.1225 or visit dbg.org. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Sponsored by:
Flashlight Tour Birthday Parties Parties offered Thursday and Saturday nights only from May 23 through September 5. For pricing and availability, call 480 481.8159. Desert in the Dark for Girl Scouts Girl Scouts will experience the Sonoran Desert at night while learning about stars and nocturnal animals through this self-guided program. Available on select dates June through August. For additional information or to register (March 2015), please visit dbg.org/girlscouts or call 480 481.8121. 14
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Plant the Garden’s Future Each year the Desert Botanical Garden receives wonderful gifts from individuals who have taken delight in the Garden for decades and have included it in their estate plans. These generous donors believe in our mission and want to “Plant the Garden’s Future” for their children, grandchildren and generations to come. No matter the size of the gift, each of these legacies allows the Garden to flourish today and for decades ahead. Think about it. Maybe you too would like to help the Garden grow. You can learn more at dbg.org/membership. Contact Susan Shattuck, gift planning officer, 480 941.3507 or sshattuck@dbg.org.
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