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Orchid Extravaganza On view January 23–March 27 Be wowed this winter by our largest and most diverse display of orchids‌ever. As one of the first plant collections at Longwood, orchids have held a place of distinction since 1922. Our talented horticulturists celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with an artful display that includes a towering 12-foot-tall archway, our spectacular orchid curtain, and hundreds of vibrant Vanda orchids adorning our Silver Garden. More orchids, more surprises, more living works of art await. See you in the Gardens.
OrKID Days January 18, February 15, & March 19, 11 am–2 pm Free with Gardens Admission
Plan a fun-filled day in our Gardens with the whole family. Explore orchids firsthand at discovery stations, observe orchid illustrators in action, create an orchid illustration of your own to take home, and enjoy a family seek-and-find in our warm, 4-acre Conservatory.
Read. Think. Engage. Join Our Community Read
Get reading this winter as we join with local libraries and our community partners for the third year of our Community Read—a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. As we watch the progress of our Fountain Revitalization Project, we are reminded of the man who created it, Pierre S. du Pont. This one man inspired many people with his vision. Therefore, the powerful idea of ‘one person to inspire many’ is a fitting theme for this year’s Community Read, featuring two inspiring titles, one for adults and one for children.
Get the Books and Start Reading! Available for purchase: The GardenShop, shop.longwoodgardens.org, and major booksellers. Available for borrowing: Most New Castle County, DE, Chester County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, and Delaware County, PA public libraries.
In Grandma Gatewood’s Walk (2014), Ben Montgomery traces the story of an unlikely heroine—a woman who, to escape personal struggles, in 1955, embarks on a journey of several thousand miles of rugged terrain… alone…without any equipment… at the age of 67.
In On Meadowview Street (2007), author Henry Cole tells the story of a little girl, Caroline, who makes a connection with a small flower. That connection grows…and grows, transforming her new neighborhood.
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Community Read Events at Longwood Family Community Read Day Saturday, April 2 10 am–2 pm Free with Gardens Admission No Registration Required Spend the day delving into our Community Read book, On Meadowview Street. Families can enjoy reading stations and activities in our Conservatory and hear from celebrated author and illustrator Henry Cole (10–11 am, Terrace Tent). Meet the author in the Conservatory (11:30 am–12:30 pm). Please note: The author presentation is most appropriate for children ages 6–12. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. Activities in the Conservatory are for children of all ages.
Family Workshop with Henry Cole Saturday, April 2 2:30–4 pm After Family Community Read Day concludes, stay to join On Meadowview Street author Henry Cole for a hands-on workshop for children and their parents! Learn about illustration and creating original works of art. All participants will receive a copy of the book to be signed by the author. Advance Registration and Fee Required: $21 / $19 Members Phone registrations only: 610.388.5454 Please note: Workshop is designed for children ages 8–12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child and adult must be registered.
Small Group Discussion with Ben Montgomery Saturday, April 23 Sunday, April 24 10 am–12:30 pm Meet Ben Montgomery, author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, for a book discussion with a small group of fellow readers. Stay for an optional short hike with Longwood’s Natural Lands division. Advance Registration and Fee Required: $29 / $25 Members enroll.longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5454 *By registering for a Small Group Discussion with Ben Montgomery, you will receive a copy of the book in the mail with your confirmation.
A Community Conversation with Ben Montgomery Saturday, April 23 7–9 pm Join Ben Montgomery to learn more about his writing and Grandma Gatewood, and join with fellow readers to celebrate and discuss the book. The presentation will also include Matt Kirk, a highly accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. A book signing follows the conversation. Advance Registration Required: $20 / Free for Members, registration required enroll.longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5454
Community Read Events throughout the Region There are so many ways to take part in the Community Read throughout our region. Visit longwoodgardens. org/community-read to see a robust list of local adult and children’s events happening at our partner organizations. Thank You to Our 2016 Partners The themes of this book provide us with the opportunity to welcome local hiking clubs and more partners than ever before. Appalachian Trail Museum Awbury Arboretum Brandywine Conservancy Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Chester County Library System Chester County Trail Club Cumberland County Library System Delaware County Library System Delaware Museum of Natural History Delaware Nature Society Keystone Trails Association Mt. Cuba Center Natural Lands Trust New Castle County Libraries Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Quarryville Library Scott Arboretum Strasburg-Heisler Library The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County Tyler Arboretum Wilmington Trail Club Wyck Historic House | Garden | Farm
Members-only Moments Winter & Spring Member Appreciation Days February 21, March 20, April 18, April 25, and May 2
Join us for one, or all, of our upcoming Member Appreciation Days. Take advantage of 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café.* Dining Event Member Pre-sale February 1–4, sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: February 5, sale begins at 10 am Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 26, 8 & 9:30 am
Savor a gourmet breakfast buffet in our Ballroom and meet the Easter Bunny. $42 ages 12 & over $34 Members ages 12 & over $29 ages 5–11 $23 Members ages 5–11 $19 ages 1–4 $15 Members ages 1–4 Free for infants Tickets limited. Sell out likely.
*Make your dining reservations in advance at opentable.com.
Easter Buffet March 26, 1–5 pm March 27, 10 am–5 pm
Enjoy a seasonal and savory buffet in our Ballroom. Mother’s Day Buffet May 7 & 8, 10 am–5 pm
Treat Mom to a gourmet brunch in our Ballroom. Easter & Mother’s Day Buffet Prices: $62 ages 12 & over $50 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11 $26 Members ages 5–11 $23 ages 1–4 $18 Members ages 1–4 Free for infants Tickets limited. Sell out likely.
Summer Performance Series Member Pre-sale March 7–10, sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: March 11
See more details on the Performances that Inspire pages.
Get Ready for Summer Register for summer camps in art, science, writing, photography, horticulture, and more. June 27–July 1
July 18–22
Meadow Explorer 9 am–12 pm
Natural Engineering 9 am–12 pm
Grab a net and get ready to explore our 86-acre Meadow Garden! Examine unique plants, uncover wildlife habitats, and find out who calls the meadow home. Be inspired to become a Citizen Scientist by learning about natural lands and environmental conservation.
Explore nature’s genius and uncover the unique characteristics of plants and the habitat that surrounds them. Campers will experiment with original designs by imitating structures or functions that exist in the natural world. Learn the science of biomimicry and discover how nature does what it does.
Garden Artists 1–4 pm Capture nature’s beauty by designing personal pieces inspired by famous works of art. Venture into the Gardens daily and let the creativity flow using clay, paint, and other media. Supplies will be provided.
July 11–15 Incredible Edible Plants 9 am–12 pm Get a taste of nature by exploring the possibilities of plants in the kitchen. Learn how to harvest different garden goodies, mix up no-bake creations featuring incredible edible plants, and take home chef-inspired recipes made with garden-grown ingredients. Arts and Engineering 1–4 pm Discover unique shapes and structures throughout our Gardens and become inspired to create your own 3-dimensional artistic designs. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) camp will focus on the designs of fountains, birdhouses, and one-of-akind structures featured at Longwood. Supplies will be provided.
Tree-Inspired Art 1–4 pm Experience the renowned woodlands at Longwood and see trees in a new way. Create artistic wonders using natural materials and experiment with different forms and techniques while painting and making tree landscape collages, tree mosaics, and clay sculptures. Supplies will be provided.
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Amazing Plants and Pollinators 9 am–12 pm
The Curious Garden Adventure 9 am–12 pm
Come face-to-face with fascinating plants and intriguing pollinators. Make wild discoveries in Longwood’s 4-acre Conservatory and learn about water lilies, ferns, and carnivorous plants. Prepare to be amazed by the outdoor Gardens and encounter insects on a special mission.
Set out on an adventure collecting clues and looking for hidden objects amongst the summer blooms and historical structures of our Gardens. Investigate and uncover the mysteries of the whispering bench, underground tunnels, and fountains in the Open Air Theatre.
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Zooming in on Nature: Photography in the Gardens 9 am–12 pm For youth ages 11–15
Come join us on an adventure designed especially for you as we explore unique spaces and places in the Gardens that are sure to inspire us as readers and writers. Register for this camp via West Chester University at pawlp.org or 610.436.6931 Before April 1: $225/April 1 and after: $275 (add the afternoon camp, Artists in Bloom, for an additional $200 per camper or $180 per Member camper). Artists in Bloom 1–4 pm Budding artists find inspiration for drawing and painting in our worldclass Gardens. Experiment with techniques like composition, space, shape, line, form, texture, shading, and color. Projects will be tailored to the camper’s age and ability level. Supplies will be provided.
Learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificence of our Gardens. Develop skills to capture and communicate your perspective of nature’s beauty, while creating your personal portfolio of work. Digital cameras and memory sticks will be provided. Personal cameras can be used. Shapes in Nature 1–4 pm Be inspired by the natural forms and geometric figures found in our Gardens. Apply techniques to emphasize 2- and 3-dimensional design elements of space, composition, shape, form, and color to create mixed media art projects. Supplies will be provided.
Register Today! Advanced registration and fee required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5400 All camps are designed for youth ages 6–12 unless otherwise specified. Full-day camps include a supervised lunch. Campers must provide their own bagged lunch. Full-Day Cost: $350 per camper/$315 per Member camper (increased cost for West Chester University camp) Half-Day Options also available for any camp: Morning only: $150 per camper/$135 per Member camper Afternoon only: $200 per camper/$180 per Member camper
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Join Us For Garden Highlights Meet our expert guides and explore the Conservatory and displays that are in peak bloom.
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Conservatory & Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are Open 9 am–5 pm Plant Science: Understanding Plants 6-part class January 11 & 25 February 8, 15, 22 & 29 5–7 pm*
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Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are Open 9 am–5 pm
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Orchid Extravaganza on View January 23–March 27 Conservatory & Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Application Deadline*** College and University Internship Program Application Deadline*** Teen Volunteer Program Dig In! Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Online Course*
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A World of Music Series: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage 8 pm2
Spring Dining Events Member Pre-sale: February 1–4 Sale begins 10 am Purchase tickets to our Spring Dining Events before the general public: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet & Mother’s Day Buffet
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Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit February 3—March 28 Lower Level Reception Suite, Conservatory
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Today’s Horticulture Symposium 8 am–4 pm*
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Organ Series: James O’Donnell 8 pm2
Purchase tickets to: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet & Mother’s Day Buffet Conservatory & Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Landscape Design I-Afternoon 8-part class February 5, 12, 19 & 26 March 4, 11 & 18 April 1 1–4 pm*
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Organ Series: Organ Lecture and Demo: Peter Richard Conte 2 pm
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Classical Series: Time for Three 8 pm2 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Longwood Lecture Series: Sustainability and Stewardship 6:30–8 pm*
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Valentine’s Day Weekend Enjoy extended Gardens hours: 9 am–8 pm Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4 Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants Online Course* OrKid Day 11 am–2 pm
Member Appreciation Day 9 am–5 pm Deer Detours 10 am–12 pm*
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Hungry for Vegetable Gardening? 6-part class February 20 March 12 April 23 May 21 August 6 September 17 9–11 am*
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Clivia Show 1 pm–6 pm
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Save the date: An Evening Lecture With Mary Keen Paradise and Plenty— A Rothschild Family Garden Details and registration information coming soon to longwoodgardens.org.
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American Birding Association Bird Hike 9–11 am
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Floral Fun: The Orchid House 10 am–12 pm*
Conservatory & Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4 Organ Series: Jackson Borges 1 pm
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Performance Pruning: Small Flowering Trees-Morning 8:30 am–12 pm* Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
People, Plants & Landscape Design 4-part class March 1, 8, 15 & 22 6:30–8:30 pm*
The Longwood Graduate Symposium 8 am–4 pm*
Summer Performance Series Public Sale Sale begins at 10 am
Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
A World of Music Series: Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra 8 pm2
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Glamorous Bridal Bouquets 9 am–4 pm*
Jazz Series: The Hot Sardines 8 pm2
OrKid Day 11am–2 pm Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4
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Digging Deeper! More Vegetable Gardening Online Course* A Second Look at Spring: Plants to Extend the Season 3-part class March 21 & 28, April 4 6:30–8:30 pm*
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Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm4 Pot et fleur 1–4 pm* Certified Horticulturist Program Examination 1–5 pm* Jazz Series: Pablo Ziegler’s Quartet for New Tango 8 pm2
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1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000 2 Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org, 215.893.1999 3 Registration and fee required: Phone registrations only, 610.388.5454 4 Special ticket required for Insider Tours: $4 Ticket, $3 Members. This ticket does not include Gardens Admission. Buy when you arrive or at longwoodgardens.org. * Advanced registration & fee required: enroll.longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5454 *** To apply: longwoodgardens.org Look for the dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner in our fine restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $46. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000. Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances.
During our Insider Tours, our expert guides lead you on a walking tour of these areas sharing unique stories and perspectives that celebrate the beauty of the Conservatory displays. American Birding Association Bird Hikes, Birds of Longwood Walks, Beginner Bird Hikes, and Meadow Birding Hikes require outdoor clothing and shoes. Excellence in education is at the heart of Longwood’s mission. See all of our 2016 Continuing Education course offerings online at longwoodgardens.org. Members save 10%. All ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.
Highlights from Our Gardens Orchid Curtain (1) Orchid Extravaganza marks the return of a fan-favorite orchid spectacle, the orchid curtain. Featuring 250 orchids, including Cattleya hybrids and Phalaenopsis hybrids, the curtain will boast beautiful purple blooms, which are complemented by green foliage. Using a custom frame made in our metal shop, 6-inch pots, and an irrigation system that will simplify the watering process, the curtain is installed in our Exhibition Hall in two days by four or more members of our horticulture staff. The frame is put into place first, then our staff installs the pots of orchids into the frame to create the curtain. Every two weeks of the display, 50 Cattleya orchids will be replaced with newer, fresher plants as these blooms fade. Our staff is excited to bring this beautiful display back, so visit the Exhibition Hall during Orchid Extravaganza to see it in all of its splendor.
Longwood’s International Organ Competition Returns (2) The 2016 International Organ Competition is officially underway! The competition has attracted applicants of the highest level of talent from almost 10 different countries for a chance to win the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition. In early February, 6 renowned judges will decide the top 10 competitors advancing to the preliminary rounds during the public competition in June. Douglas Cleveland, University of Washington School of Music, Stefan Engels, Southern Methodist University, David Higgs, Eastman School of Music, Christa Rakich, St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Cherry Rhodes, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, and Peter
Sykes, Boston University, have been chosen as the 2016 Audition Jury. A separate panel of judges is slated to judge the competition in June, led by Ken Cowan, hailed as one of North America’s finest organists, a graduate of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and current head of the organ program at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. The ten finalists will be announced on March 1, 2016. Experience the preliminary and final rounds live—learn more and get tickets at longwoodgardens.org.
Introducing ‘Longwood Chimes Tower’ (3) Don’t miss the newest clivia from Longwood’s breeding program, Clivia miniata ‘Longwood Chimes Tower’. This is the fourth named clivia that will be released from Longwood’s clivia breeding program. ‘Longwood Chimes Tower’ has florets that open with a rich bronze orange color and then fade to red. Red flowers are very desirable in the clivia world, which is why this flower attracts many clivia enthusiasts. The flower is slow to multiply, so only a few plants will be available upon release. This special plant will be on view during the North American Clivia Show, held in Longwood’s Conservatory on March 12–13, 2016. This clivia will be sold in an online auction.
Below the Surface & Behind-theScenes with Our Main Fountain Garden (4) Our Main Fountain Garden Revitalization Project is more than a year underway, and a lot of progress has been made. Most recently, two new tunnel systems were installed in the fall of 2015. The benefit of having the tunnel system is that it provides our staff easy access to service the
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Main Fountain Garden out of the view of guests. The tunnels house all of the utility piping, electric, and mechanical systems necessary for running the fountains. The deepest tunnel system connects utilities from the Main Fountain Garden’s upper canal Pump Room and the rectangular basin Pump Room. The second tunnel system provides utility services for the upper canal fountains. Both tunnel systems are 8 feet high and range from 8 to 18 feet wide. Stone restoration and repair work continues as well. We are nearly 70% percent complete with cleaning and repairing the 3,000 pieces of limestone removed from the site and sent to Dan Lepore & Sons, a masonry construction company in Conshohocken, PA. At the warehouse, the stone is being cleaned, evaluated, repaired if needed; and then treated for water and weather exposure. We estimate that the stone will arrive back at the Main Fountain Garden beginning in late winter of 2016. Learn more about the Main Fountain Garden Revitalization project at newheights. longwoodgardens.org.
called micropropagation that keeps the new plants free from viruses, which is a common canna problem. Other benefits include the short height making it ideal for container gardening and the unique salmon colored flowers. For Longwood, our aim is, as always, to turn the ordinary into extraordinary through excellence, innovation and passion for our plants and gardens.
Canna ‘Longwood Simply Salmon’ In 1967, Longwood’s Geneticist Dr. Robert Armstrong began breeding cannas. The original goal was to develop a clear yellow-flowered dwarf canna and a pure white-flowered canna that could grow well in the Conservatory. The project started with making crosses involving three cultivars obtained from Ukraine and South Africa. As the project progressed, other cultivars and species were introduced from around the world. Between 1972 and 1985, 12 cultivars were selected for release. Named for local historically significant places and events, these included ‘Brandywine’, ‘Chesapeake’, ‘Conestoga’, ‘Delaware’, ‘Franklin’, ‘Independence’ and ‘Liberty.’ Now, after decades of canna breeding, we are thrilled to announce that Longwood has partnered with PlantHaven International, Inc. and Oglesby Plants International, Inc., to license and distribute our newest cultivar ‘Longwood Simply Salmon’ this spring. This canna cultivar is produced with a special technique
Valentine’s Day Weekend Enjoy extended Gardens hours: February 13 & 14, 9 am–8 pm
Take advantage of our extended hours with the one you love, and experience our Orchid Extravaganza display into the evening…make a reservation to savor a gourmet brunch, lunch, or dinner in 1906, enjoy an Insider Tour, and delight in live music in the Conservatory throughout the weekend. Make your dining reservations in advance at opentable.com. Purchase Insider Tour tickets at longwoodgardens.org.
Longwood Lecture Series Our popular Longwood Lecture Series returns! Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project, and hear from the visionaries, experts, and artisans who are restoring and renovating our Main Fountain Garden. Sustainability and Stewardship with Jim Bilella, Vice President Urban Engineering Inc.; Mike Petka, Sr. Project Manager, Bancroft Construction Co.; Penny Person, Project Manager, Longwood Gardens Tuesday, February 23 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom This lecture will share the story of stewardship through sustainable design and construction techniques. Explore the concepts of environmental sensitivity, energyefficient design, and the Sustainable Sites Initiative. The integrity of maintaining key elements in design and construction will also be discussed in relation to the repurposing of materials. Grand Ideas that Scale with Claire Agre, Principal, West 8 Tuesday, May 17 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom Join Claire Agre for an exploration of great garden architecture through the millennia. This lecture will compare the design work at our Main Fountain Garden with an investigation of great gardens’ themes and details—Italian, Baroque, American, and imagined.
The Art and Science of Restoration with Richard Southwick, Partner & Director of Historic Preservation, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP, and Miriam Kelly, Associate, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP Tuesday, November 1 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom The restoration of the Main Fountain Garden requires a careful balance of preservation philosophy, creative design, and scientific analysis. This lecture will focus on the design process when working within a historic garden.
Registration Now Open General Admission: $29 Members: Free, Registration required Register via enroll.longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5454 Registration includes Gardens Admission. Register in advance as sellout is likely.
Performances that Inspire of the Koresh dancers, known as passionate movers and “technical knockouts” (Philadelphia Weekly). The Company’s interdisciplinary foundation promotes high-speed attack and gestural diversity drawn from the Graham technique, Luigi jazz, classical ballet, hip hop, and Israeli folk dance. Performance: Exhibition Hall Free with Gardens Admission Classical Series
Sybarite5 Saturday, February 20 8 pm From the moment their bows hit the strings, this quintet of talented, diverse musicians takes the audience on an exciting ride. Comprised of Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass, Sybarite5 has taken audiences by storm all across the US. In their program “Everything In Its Right Place,” they bring it all full circle with music by Edward Elgar, Piazzolla, Radiohead, and Brubeck, as well as new compositions being written for the group by young composers, including Dan Visconti, who recently premiered ANDY: A POPera, as commissioned by Opera Philadelphia. Performance: The Ballroom $25 Reserved Seating $20 Members
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Koresh Dance Company Saturday, February 27 1 & 4 pm Koresh Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Ronen Koresh, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2016. The company will present original works that showcase the versatility
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Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Tuesday, March 8 8 pm Sharing DNA with Flight of the Conchords and hailing from the home of The Hobbit movies, New Zealand’s Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is in hot demand for their winning combination of charming Kiwi humour, disarmingly small instruments, and sublime musicality. The band’s number one rule is: “If you know the words, sing along. If you don’t know the words, sing along!” Performance: Exhibition Hall $38 Reserved Seating $32 Members
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Pablo Ziegler’s Quartet for New Tango Thursday, March 24 8 pm
Paul Jacobs Saturday, April 2 8 pm
Latin Grammy-winner Pablo Ziegler, the Buenos Aires-born pianist and composer who helped define the modern tango as pianist for tango master Astor Piazzolla, brings the rich Argentine musical tradition of New Tango into a chamber music setting. A consummate ensemble featuring piano, bandoneon, cello, and double bass, Ziegler’s Quartet for New Tango breathes with nuance and refinement, at once subtle and utterly expressive.
The first and only organist ever to win a Grammy Award, Paul Jacobs, combines a probing intellect and extraordinary technical skills with a repertoire that spans the gamut. Known for his imaginative interpretations and charismatic stage presence, he has also been an important influence in the revival of symphonic music featuring the organ. He will offer an eclectic program which includes music by Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and others.
Performance: The Ballroom $38 Reserved Seating $32 Members
Performance: The Ballroom $35 Reserved Seating $30 Members
Tickets Tickets are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: ticketphiladelphia.org or 215.893.1999.
Member Discount Members save up to 15% off regular ticket prices and receive reduced ticketing fees on Ticket Philadelphia purchases. Members, your discount code is on the back cover of this brochure.
Save the Date: Member Pre-sale for Summer Performance Series—Including Wine & Jazz Festival Pre-sale: March 7–10, sale begins at 10 am Public sale: March 11, sale begins at 10 am Members can purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series, including our Wine & Jazz Festival on June 4, before the general public. Check back with us soon for summer concert announcements and schedule: longwoodgardens.org.
3 Pick 3, Save 10% Build your own concert series and save 10%. This discount can be applied when tickets to three separate performances are purchased in one transaction. Discount applies to performances sold through Ticket Philadelphia only.
Wine and Dine Look for the dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, preperformance dinner in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $46. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.
Meet the Artist Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances.
Spring Blooms On view April 2–June 3
Watch as spring color emerges to paint our landscape in vibrant hues. Dogwood, wisteria, azaleas, foamflowers, and more than 240,000 tulips herald spring’s arrival indoors and out. Walk along the woodland edges of the Meadow Garden and marvel at the flowering native trees and spring ephemeral wildflowers. Breathe in the fresh spring air and relish the beauty of our Gardens! Plan Early & Visit Late Mother’s Day Weekend May 7 & 8
Take advantage of extended Mother’s Day Weekend hours when the Gardens stay open until 8 pm. Make a reservation in 1906, enjoy live music during the early evening, and enjoy a breathtaking sunset in our 86-acre Meadow Garden. Plan early and visit late!
Gardens Information Gardens Hours January 11–March 4, 2016 9 am–5 pm Beginning March 5, 2016 9 am–6 pm Please Note Our Conservatory is closed all day January 11–12 for A Longwood Christmas removal. The Outdoor Gardens are open. Tickets Gardens Admission Adults: $20 Seniors ages 62+: $17 Students with student ID: $10 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free. Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change. Parking Parking is free. Remote parking is used if needed. Transportation from remote parking areas to the Gardens is provided. Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences. The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients. 1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com. See dining hours and menu online at longwoodgardens.org.
For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted. – Rentals are free for Members, but Member guests will be charged a fee. – Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather. Become a Member Make our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits. Follow Us @LongwoodGardens #LongwoodGardens
Phone: 610.388.1000 Website: longwoodgardens.org Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI Our Gardens are now smoke-free. Photography credits: Larry Albee, Carol DeGuiseppi, Longwood Gardens, Sam Markey, and Daniel Traub Illustrations by: Rebecca Clarke
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