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Visit the New Garden Shop Complete your holiday shopping with a unique gift from the Garden Shop. Choose from a vast array of distinctive merchandise and plants. Enjoy a wine flight Purchase wine by the glass or bottle, or sample a wine flight at our seasonal Boutique Wine Store.
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As the Desert Botanical Garden celebrates its 35th year of Las Noches de las Luminarias, we invite you to join us for one of the Valley’s longest and most unique holiday events. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden comes to life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of white twinkle lights. As you walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, the sounds of handbells ringing and Dickens Carolers singing remind you of what the season is all about. Make plans with family and friends to attend this year’s Las Noches de las Luminarias.
Sponsor a Luminaria Bag Sponsor a Luminaria bag in honor or in memory of a loved one and your personal message will be displayed on the bag throughout the run of Las Noches de las Luminarias. Sponsorship is $100 per bag. Visit dbg.org or call 480 481.8147 for more information. Honor a loved one Leave a tribute for a loved one who has battled cancer at the Walk of Hope, sponsored by:
Help those in need This year when you purchase your Luminaria
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tickets, you will have the opportunity to help those in need by donating to Season for Sharing during the check-out process. Your donation will be matched .50 on the dollar. Season for Sharing funds agencies that help at-risk children & families, improve education, aid victims of domestic violence and serve the elderly.
Volunteer for Luminaria Visit dbg.org/volunteer for more details. Carpool with family and friends and help the Garden with its green initiative. Special thanks to our sponsors: Presented by: Sponsored in part by:
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Luminarias DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
entertainment
Big Nick and the Gila Monsters alternating with the Groove Merchant Horns Blues, Eclectic Jazz
Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Guitar
Dickens Carolers Traditional Christmas
Duncan Family Native American Storytelling and Flute
Harp Foundation Harp
J.T.’s Island Steel Steel Drum
Mariachi Pasión Mariachi
Poranguí
Acoustic World Soul
Sonoran Jazz Quartet
make plans to dine
Buffet Menu
Beverages
Fabulous Food’s Caesar Salad with
Chilled Iced Water
grated parmesan cheese, croutons and house made Caesar dressing
with Arizona lemon wheels
Fresh Fruit Salad with melons, pineapple and strawberries
Chef Attended Carving Station roast sirloin of beef with grilled portabella mushroom demi and grilled breast of chicken with lemon and herbs
Fresh Baked Herbed Focaccia Bread
Jazz, Funk
with creamery butter
Traveler
Potato Gnocchi
World Music/Dynamic Violin
sun-dried tomato and basil pesto with fresh vegetables
Handbell Ensembles
Roasted Red Potatoes
Campanillas del Sol December 14, 21, 22
with rosemary and olive oil
Dayspring Bells December 16, 17 Desert Bells International November 30
December 1, 7, 8, 15, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 30
Dei Gloriam December 23 Kyrene Middle School Scorpion Bells December 2, 9 Mountain View Lutheran December 20 North Scottsdale UMC December 29 All acts perform nightly. J.T.’s Island Steel will not perform Friday, November 30. Please visit dbg.org for more information about the artists. Programming subject to change. As of 8/10/2012.
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Sautéed Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Orange and Yellow Carrots with herb butter
Desserts Pumpkin Cinnamon Spice Tiramisu pumpkin mascarpone filling, whipped cream, tender sponge cake and spice syrup
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Decaffeinated Coffee
purchasing Tickets
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 (daily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
with cream and sweetener
Member ticket sales begin September 10, 2012
Creamy Hot Chocolate
Members can SAVE $5 off adult admission tickets if purchased before October 31.
with miniature marshmallows
General Public ticket sales begin September 23, 2012
Warm Spiced Apple Cider with cinnamon sticks and clove
Event Dates
Meal Ticket
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$17.50 per Adult – Inclusive of tax
November 30, December 1, 2
December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Children
Event Hours
Adults
$9.50 per Child (12 and under) – Inclusive of tax It is recommended that you purchase meal tickets in advance or you may purchase them at the Admissions Box Office. Dining located in Dorrance Hall. The Patio Café, located on Ullman Terrace, will also be open nightly.
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Event Pricing Garden Members Adults $20 Children $10 (ages 3-12) Children under three are admitted free.
General Public Adults $25 Children $12.50 (ages 3-12) Children under three are admitted free. Food and beverages available for an additional charge.
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For 25 or more tickets, call 480 481.8104. Ask about private group dining options. Group discount will apply. Electric scooters and wheelchairs can be reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 480 941.3520.