Thursday Family Fun Night

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Summer evenings are a delightful way to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the San Diego Botanic Garden. The Garden will be open on Thursday evenings until 8 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We will have activities for children every Thursday night in the Hamilton Childrenís Garden. On selected nights, there will be special entertainment in the Lawn Garden. Here is what we have lined up so far:

Cost: FREE with admission or membership.

2010 Line Up

The Garden will be open on Thursday evenings until 8 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We will have activities for children in the Hamilton Children’s Garden, entertainment in the Lawn Garden. Here is what we have lined up:

June 24, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Blue Creek Band
Blue Creek Band is a highly talented and energetic musical group, which specializes in Bluegrass, with a mix of blues, swing, and gospel. Featuring exciting solos and strong vocals, they bring foot-tapping music that lifts the spirit. Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on.

July 1, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Ms Smarty-Plants™ and the Magic Water Show
Join Ms. Smarty-Plants as she uses her magic to show you how to save water in this fun, family-friendly show. Brought to SDBG by The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College and Sempra Energy. Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on.

July 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Con Alma
Con Alma is a rambunctious and versatile Latin Jazz band of San Diego all star musicians. Featuring Glen Fisher on bass, Carlos Vasquez on drums, John Rekevics on saxophone, Lynn Willard on piano, and Yosvany on congas. Chairs will be provided.

July 15, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Hullabaloo
Enjoy San Diego’s own award-winning kid-folk duo. Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on.

July 22, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Peter Sprague Trio
The Peter Sprague Trio features Peter on guitar, Leonard Patton on vocals and Tripp Sprague on sax and flute. The group plays a blend of jazz, Beatles, Brazilian, and blues, all with the spirit of improvisation woven in. Chairs will be provided.

July 29, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Blue Creek Band (see above)

August 5, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Raggle Taggle
Celtic Band
The popular San Diego Band has developed an International “Jazzy” Celtic sound that is unique, combining various styles of music into what they call “good thyme gypsy swing.” Fun for the family and the soul. Chairs will be provided.

August 12, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Buck Howdy
Buck Howdy has been described as a cross between cowboy singing star Roy Rogers, TV’s Mr. Rogers, and the legendary humorist Will Rogers. And while there’s a nugget of truth of truth to that, it misses the obvious—Buck is simply an overgrown kid with an over-sized talent for entertaining. That’s why his performances and releases garner rave reviews and honors including a 2010 Grammy Award, four Grammy Award nominations, Emmy Awards, a Notable Children’s Recording Award from the American Library Association and being named to NPR’s Top Ten list of kids’ CDs. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

August 19, 5:30 – 7:00 pm: Enchanting Musical Sounds with New York Harpist, Dr. Marsha Long
Come experience an intergenerational and interactive musical experience with our own Flower Fairy as she plays her magical gold harp. Take a journey through such classics as Swan Lake, the Dome of Flowers from the Opera Lakme, Barcarolle, Salley Gardens, and more. Bring your dancing shoes and learn some flying fairy moves too!

August 26, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Hullabaloo (see above)

Banner Photo: Buck Howdy and Audience. Photo by Nick Ruddrick

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