Spring Events 2010

Join us for National Public Gardens Day. Details to follow on dbg.org

Save the date! May 7 & 8, 2010

Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn about desert plants and animals through science–based, hands–on activities.

Kids Corner – January 9 – May 9

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85008 dbg.org | 480–941–1225

See the Garden in a whole new light

Spring 2010

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Permit No. 1269

Phoenix, Arizona

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Throughout Spring Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout the spring.

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Join Garden Docents for specialized tours of the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail. Tours are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

During the months of March and April, visit the Garden’s Wildflower InfoSite at dbg.org/wildflowers to find out where to see this season’s displays of desert wildflowers. Click on the “Statewide Wildflower Sightings” under News on the right side of the Garden’s homepage.

Thursdays, March – May, 6 – 8 p.m.

Members: $20 General Public: $25

Thursday is the new Friday and DBG is the hippest locale to start the weekend. Only at DBG can you eat, drink and be merry in a marvelous outdoor desert setting.

Spiked! tickets cover general Garden admission, including the Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction exhibit, first-class local music and appetizers prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Cocktails and other beverages are available for purchase at the cash bar. For details, including nightly menus and featured cocktails, visit dbg.org/spiked.

Featured Entertainment: March 4 The Love Me Nots — Garage/Rock/Surf March 11 DJs dk.strickler & World Famous Rani “g” — Global Soul/Jazzcentric March 18 Hot Birds and the Chili Sauce — Funk/Soul/R&B April 1 Dry River Yacht Club — Gypsy Fusion/Indie Orchestra April 8 Black Carl — Soul/Funk/Motown Inspired April 15 The Market — Funk/Jazz/Rock April 29 DJ Dana with Tony Martinez — Country/Classic Rock May 6 Surfside IV — Surfer Rock Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted.

No exceptions. Children will not be permitted, even if a parent or guardian is present.

Programming subject to change.

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. Sat.) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Sponsored in part by

Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series 2010

Fridays, March – May, 7 – 9 p.m. / June, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Ullman Terrace / Doors open at 6 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be held in Dorrance Hall Members: $14 General Public: $20 March 5 Nina Curri and the King Snakes — Blues/Jazz/Roots March 12 Solomon Douglas Quartet — Jazz/Blues/Big Band March 19 Big Pete Pearson — Blues/Boogie/Soul April 2 Hot Club of Phoenix — Acoustic/Swing/Jazz April 9 Pete Pancrazi — Jazz Guitar/Bossa Nova April 16 Fuerza Caribe — Latin Jazz/Salsa/Mambo April 30 HuneyBrown — Jazz/R&B/Blues

May 7 Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band — Blues May 14 The Del Rayz featuring members of Sistah Blue — Blues/Boogie/Jazz Cinco de Moio — Latin Jazz/Lounge May 21 Dennis Rowland — Jazz/R&B/Soul May 28 Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns — R&B/Soul/Funk June 4 June 11 Junction 10 — Western Swing/Blues June 18 The Jump Back Brothers — Roots/Blues/Rockabilly June 25 Big Nick and the Gila Monsters — Chicago Blues Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted.

No exceptions. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present.

To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org •C all 480–481–8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.) • V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Sponsored in part by

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T H U R S DAY S AT D B G

Spring Paintout March 6 – April 4

Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. throughout the Garden Show & Sale, Friday–Sunday, April 2 – 4 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stardust Foundation Plaza at the Garden The Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Artists League will co–sponsor the annual Spring Paintout. More than 40 of the league’s best landscape artists will set up their easels at the Garden and paint every Saturday in March. The public is encouraged to interact with them and see art and nature in new ways. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Scottsdale Artists League’s Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org.

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Butterfly Exhibit March 6 – May 9, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Members: Free General Public: $3.50 Children under three free with paid Garden admission.

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15th Annual Scottsdale Artists League

Stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and surround yourself with hundreds of fluttering butterflies. Watch as they sip nectar from plants and perch in the sun. Our special display areas feature butterfly host plants and an activity tent where you can see our scaly–winged friends up close.

Additional support provided by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation. presented by

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Breakfast with the Butterflies

New This Year

Spring Butterfly Luncheon

Saturday, March 6 OR Sunday, March 7, 9 – 11 a.m.

Sunday, March 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

The Desert Botanical Garden invites you to a colorful celebration for the opening of the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Enjoy breakfast prepared by Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts, followed by children’s entertainment and butterfly–related activities. All guests will receive admission to the Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion.

Children will receive their own pair of butterfly wings to wear and take home.

The Garden’s new Spring Butterfly Luncheon infuses youthful spirit with sophistication.

Enjoy a buffet lunch prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts, the acoustic quartet Hot Club of Phoenix, and admission to the Maxine & Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. Following lunch will be an interactive presentation by eco-ista Terri Nacke of La Bella Terre, Botany for the Body. Guests will enjoy a playful afternoon of legend and lore and will create and take a custom-scented aromatherapy mist, a mineral dusting powder for bed & body and a watercolor botanical-inspired postal card.

Breakfast will be served buffet style from 9 – 10 a.m., followed by entertainment and activities from 10 – 11 a.m. Guests can redeem admission into the Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion after breakfast service is complete at 10 a.m.

Open seating. Guests will be seated together at tables of ten. Tickets are limited. Advance ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased. Programming subject to change.

To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org •C all 480–481–8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

Sponsored in part by

Dorrance Hall (Doors open at Noon. Lunch served 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.)

Member: Adult $55 General Public: Adult $60 Menu and presentation are designed for adults

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Dorrance Hall ( Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)

Members: Adult $35 Children $30 / General Public: Adult $40 Children $35 Recommended for children ages 3–10

Open seating. Guests will be seated together at tables of 10. Tickets are limited. Advance ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased. Programming subject to change.

To Purchase Tickets: Sponsored in part by • Order online at dbg.org •C all 480–481–8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

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Plant Sale Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale is a one–stop shopping experience with one of the largest selections of arid–adapted plants available in a single location.

Garden volunteers and horticulturists are on hand to answer questions, assist in plant selections and provide advice. Purchase pottery and other delightful garden accessories from specialty retailers. There is also a used book sale offering a wide variety of subjects with all proceeds benefiting the Garden’s library. (Book donations are accepted at Garden admissions at the front entrance. Sorry, no magazines.)

No admission charge to enter the plant sale.

Friday, March 26, 6 – 10 p.m.

Members: $55

General Public: $60

Purchase tickets prior to March 12 and receive a $5 discount on ticket price.

This year, Agave on the Rocks is returning to its agave roots. Guests can expect a deliciously fun evening out for a ticket price that maximizes value. Comprised of gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, hot music and scrumptious margaritas, this event is not your ordinary Garden party!

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Garden Members Preview: Friday, March 19, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Open to the Public: Saturday, March 20, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. AND

Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted.

No exceptions. Children will not be admitted, even if a 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 event. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Event price represents full market value and is not tax deductible.

To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org •C all 480–481–8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

Sponsored in part by

Allan Houser:

Tradition to Abstraction Open Now through May 30, 2010 The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Apache master sculptor Allan Houser. Considered one of the best–known and celebrated American Indian artists of the 20th century, Allan Houser’s work has been widely recognized throughout the world. The exhibition is located at both the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum.

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The Garden exhibit features 18 sculptures in bronze that reflect the modernist influences on Houser’s work. Also, be sure to visit Ottosen Gallery to see Allan Houser’s children’s book illustrations on display. The Heard Museum exhibit features paintings, sketches and small–scale sculptures from their collection.

Garden members who show their membership card at the Heard Museum will receive $2 off up to two adult or senior admissions. All children under age 18 accompanied by the visiting member will be admitted free.

Sponsored in part by Virginia M. Ullman Foundation above: Allan Houser, Spirit of the Wind, 1992. Bronze, 126” x 96” x 72”. ©2009 Chiinde, LLC. Photo by Adam Rodriguez right: Allan Houser, Anasazi, 1987. Bronze, 48” x 84” x 66”. ©2009 Chiinde, LLC. Photo by Adam Rodriguez

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Sunday, May 9 / Dorrance Hall

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Concert and brunch: $85 (doors open at 10 a.m.)

4 – 6 p.m. / Concert only: $50 (Doors open at 3 p.m.)

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Desert Botanical Garden with the unbelievable musical talents of Esteban in concert. The Garden has created two concert options to best accommodate your plans: the 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. show features Esteban in concert with a delicious buffet (table seating only). The 4 – 6 p.m. show features Esteban in an intimate concert setting (auditorium–style seating only).

Programming subject to change.

Tickets are limited. Advance ticket purchase required.

No refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased.

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. Sat.) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

Saturday, May 8 / Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m.

ASU Karsten Golf Course $100 per person – includes golf, cart fees and lunch

Join Volunteers in the Garden for its annual golf tournament. Sign up now to enjoy a fun day of golf while contributing to this popular fundraiser for Title I schools. Contact nwhite@dbg.org or go to dbg.org/golftournament to register.

Spring 2010 is sponsored in party by

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Mother’s Day with

Golfin’ in the Desert

Festival activities are free with membership or paid Garden admission, unless otherwise noted, and are subject to change.

For volunteer opportunities, call 480–481–8166.

Membership Helpline: 480–941–3517

Desert Botanical Garden is a privately funded non–profit organization. Proceeds from these events directly benefit the Garden’s environmental education, plant conservation and research programs.

Photos by Adam Rodriguez, adamsphoto@cox.net