Friends of the Garden

31st Annual Lily Show
2019-06-15 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
31ST ANNUAL LILY SHOW – THEME: LILY EXTRAVAGANZA
Sponsored by the Ozark Regional Lily Society (ORLS), Affiliate of the North American Lily Society
Saturday, June 15, 2019
at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Atrium,
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Free and open to the public for viewing and exhibiting.
Public floral viewing: 12-2 p.m.
Entries from the public accepted: 8-10 a.m.
Judging: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
The Ozark Regional Lily Society Show is open to any person wishing to enter the horticulture or design sections. Entries are permitted in dual names but no duplicate lily stem entries from the same garden are to be judged. The lily stem entry MUST be named.
For the complete list of show rules, questions, or general information, please contact Susan Sims-Giddens, ORLS President, using at ssg062f@mchsi.com or (417) 877-0763.

LTG: Deer Resistant Perennials
2019-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Master Gardeners of Greene County present
Learn to Grow in the Garden
Third Mondays, June 17 – October 21, 2019
6 PM – 7 PM
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
417-891-1515 or see mggreene.org
$5.00 per person per class, pay at the door
Registration begins at 5:30 PM
June 17: Deer Resistant Perennials for our Southwest Missouri Gardens
Oscar Cross, Hilltop Farms
Are you tired of your hosta becoming deer candy? Oscar will provide a short examination of a variety of selected native and nonnative perennials suited for our conditions.
July 15: Hydrangeas
Becky Nicholas, Landscape Designer, Wickman’s Garden Village
Join Becky for an exciting program all about hydrangeas. Becky will share her wealth of information about the types and care of these lovely bloomers. Becky’s programs are always informative and a fun addition to the Learn To Grow In the Garden Series.
Aug. 19 Backyard Insects
Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist, MU Extension
Did you know that most insects are either harmless or even beneficial? In this class, you will learn about common backyard insects, tips to attract beneficial insects, and tips to control harmful insects using Integrated Pest management strategies.
Sept 16: Plant in the Fall, Bloom in the Spring
Pat Ware, Master Gardener of Greene County
Tired of daffodils, tulips, and crocus? Learn about more unusual bulbs like Snake’s Head Iris, Guinea Hen Flower, Schubertii Allium, and more.
Oct. 21: Winterizing Your Garden
Brenda Agee, Master Gardener of Greene County
Does your garden need a kick start for next spring? Come join Brenda as she gives tips on mulching, pruning, composting, and more to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts in the Garden
2019-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Roston Native Butterfly House and the native butterflies and moths it supports!
Friends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival marks 10 years of celebrating pollinators on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The free event features Master Gardeners of Greene County’s educational program for children, Young Sprouts in the Garden.
All ages are invited to celebrate pollinators and nature in an extraordinary setting. A wide variety of activities, performances and vendors offers something for everyone.
Visit the Roston Native Butterfly House and Caterpillar Petting Zoo to get an up-close look at the butterfly and moth life cycles. Volunteers raise and care for thousands of caterpillars, moths, and butterflies throughout the year to make this unique exhibit possible.
Participate in hands-on gardening adventures and create butterfly- and nature-related crafts as led by Master Gardeners of Greene County in the Young Sprouts in the Garden section of the festival.
Schedule
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Children ten and under are invited to walk the stage in the Pollinator Costume Contest at 11 a.m. Come dressed as your favorite butterfly, caterpillar, or other pollinator and register at the welcome tent by 10:45 a.m. The contest is followed by a Pollinator Parade made up of all the contestants.
All ages are needed to help count butterflies at the Kickapoo Edge Prairie with Ric Mayer of Missouri Prairie Foundation and Dorothy Thurman, Roston Butterfly House Docent. The numbers are recorded to monitor butterfly populations each year. Meet at the welcome tent at 1 p.m. to participate.
Purchase unique outdoor home and garden items, get lost in a story as read by the Springfield-Greene County Library District, and watch in awe as The Instars perform their Butterfly Magic Show. Enjoy free admission to the widely-acclaimed Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and free tours of the historic Gray/Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School.
Many volunteers are needed to ensure this popular community event runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping, please click here to sign up as a volunteer. Volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt (sign up by Friday, May 31 to guarantee your size), and complimentary volunteer lunches are provided by Dr. Dan and Susan O. Cardwell.
Friends of the Garden is proud to partner with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Master Gardeners of Greene County to make this event possible.
The Butterfly Festival is also made possible by generous community sponsors: Dr. Dan and Susan O. Cardwell, CarGO, City of Springfield Environmental Services, CSL Plasma, Renewal by Andersen and United Healthcare.
For more information, please call 417-874-2952 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org.
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Program
Vendors
Bee Foster Native Pollinator Nurseries
Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks
Bliss Beaded Treasures
CarGO
Color Street
CSL Plasma
Friends of the Garden
Gray/Campbell Farmstead
Hickory Lane Plants
Hillbilly Gardeners
Make A Face Painting
Master Gardeners of Greene County
Missouri Community Forestry Council
Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Health Care for All
Missouri Master Naturalists
Missouri Prairie Foundation
Ozark Soul Native Plants and Landscaping
Peggy’s Flowers
Renewal by Andersen
Smiling Sun Gardens
Springfield Area Herb Society
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield Sister Cities Association
Springfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions
Step Up for Tea
The Kate-Escape Paparazzi
The Papercrete Potter
Unique BOW-tique/Usbourne Books and More
United Healthcare

Family Fridays: Life on the Kickapoo Prairie
2019-07-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Learn what life was like on the prairie in pioneer days.
Registration is free but required and space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4 to reserve your space. All ages welcome!

Junior Master Gardener Day Camp
2019-07-08 08:30 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ages: 8-11
Fee: $60/Camper; $45 for Friends of the Garden Members
Whether in the dirt, the Butterfly House, or the kitchen, every day holds something new for campers. Every participant who completes the week will become an official Junior Master Gardener!
Register online or by phone: 417-891-1515 ext. 4. Friends of the Garden members should call to register.

Wildlife Gardener Day Camp
2019-07-15 08:30 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ages: 8-10
Fee: $60/Camper; $45/Friends of the Garden Member
Campers will gain a greater appreciation of the wildlife in their communities and learn best practices for gardening for the environment. This camp is great for returning Junior Master Gardeners and first-time campers alike. Campers will earn an official Wildlife Gardener pin and certificate.
Register online or by phone: 417-891-1515 ext. 4. Friends of the Garden members should call to register.
Register by May 31 to receive a FREE Junior Master Gardener T-shirt.
Photo Credit: Stan Brown

(CANCELED) LTG: Hydrangeas
2019-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Master Gardeners of Greene County present
Learn to Grow in the Garden
Third Mondays, June 17 – October 21, 2019
6 PM – 7 PM
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
417-891-1515 or see mggreene.org
$5.00 per person per class, pay at the door
Registration begins at 5:30 PM
June 17: Deer Resistant Perennials for our Southwest Missouri Gardens
Oscar Cross, Hilltop Farms
Are you tired of your hosta becoming deer candy? Oscar will provide a short examination of a variety of selected native and nonnative perennials suited for our conditions.
July 15: Hydrangeas CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS
Becky Nicholas, Landscape Designer, Wickman’s Garden Village
Join Becky for an exciting program all about hydrangeas. Becky will share her wealth of information about the types and care of these lovely bloomers. Becky’s programs are always informative and a fun addition to the Learn To Grow In the Garden Series.
Aug. 19 Backyard Insects
Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist, MU Extension
Did you know that most insects are either harmless or even beneficial? In this class, you will learn about common backyard insects, tips to attract beneficial insects, and tips to control harmful insects using Integrated Pest management strategies.
Sept 16: Plant in the Fall, Bloom in the Spring
Pat Ware, Master Gardener of Greene County
Tired of daffodils, tulips, and crocus? Learn about more unusual bulbs like Snake’s Head Iris, Guinea Hen Flower, Schubertii Allium, and more.
Oct. 21: Winterizing Your Garden
Brenda Agee, Master Gardener of Greene County
Does your garden need a kick start for next spring? Come join Brenda as she gives tips on mulching, pruning, composting, and more to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Junior Master Gardener II Day Camp
2019-07-22 08:30 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ages: 12-15
Fee: $60/Camper; $45/Friends of the Garden Members
This camp is designed specifically for middle schoolers. Activities include plant experiments, creating inventions, planning a horticulture business, completing a service project, and much more. Campers will become certified Junior Master Gardeners.
Register online or by phone: 417-891-1515 ext. 4. Friends of the Garden members should call to register.
Register by May 31 to receive a FREE Junior Master Gardener T-Shirt.

Free Wall*E Screening
2019-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Peace through People Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Free Event
Family Friendly
Free Popcorn
Recycling Education & Activities will take place before the screening.
Springfield Environmental Services is very excited to screen Wall*E, a family-friendly movie that tackles the topic of waste for kids and adults alike.
Wall*E was hand-selected by Springfield Environmental Services staff as an opportunity to briefly discuss the topic of recycling, our landfill, and composting while enjoying a movie with friends and family in the park.
The film will begin at sundown, but education, activities, and popcorn will all be available prior to the screening.
About the Film:
In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
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This movie portrays a unique and eccentric perspective on the topic of plastics in our global society and is presented for the purpose of stimulating discussion in our own community. The thoughts and opinions shared are those of the creators and does not necessarily reflect those of the City of Springfield.
Rating Disclaimer:
This film is rated G
The recommended viewing age is 5+
www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/wall-e
To learn more about the film, please visit: www.pixar.com/feature-films/walle.

Family Fridays: Ozarks Woodpeckers
2019-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Learn about Ozarks woodpeckers.
Registration is free but required and space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4 to reserve your space. All ages welcome!

LTG: Backyard Insects
2019-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

How to Build a Water Garden
2019-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Join Christian County Master Gardeners for an opportunity to learn more about water gardens as led by Katie Keith, Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Coordinator.
Register by calling the University of Missouri Extension office in Christian County: 417-581-3558.

Junior Master Gardener Nights
2019-09-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ages: 8-15
Get your hands dirty each month at Junior Master Gardener nights this fall. Each class features a fun, hands-on activity Horticulture activity designed for kids. Registration is encouraged.
Call: 417-891-1515 ext. 4
Or email Becky Day, Horticultural Interpreter: bsday@springfieldmo.gov

Japanese Fall Festival
2019-09-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Celebrate authentic Japanese culture in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and visit with delegates from Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan.
$7-10/adult, $3/child
Check back later for more information!

Homeschool Horticulture: Caterpillar Chow
2019-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: kindergarten
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Garden Nights Out: Salsa Canning
2019-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden!
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of cold pack canning? In this class, participants will make a tasty salsa recipe and can it. All supplies will be provided along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is required.
Ages 16 and up
$30/Person or $45/Couple
Register online:
Single: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15251
Couple:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15259
Or by phone: 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4

LTG: Plant in the Fall, Bloom in the Spring
2019-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

1860's Lifestyle Exposition
2019-09-21 11:00 - 16:30 | Gray Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house in Springfield at the Gray/Campbell Farmstead. Go back in time with plenty of activities for the whole family.
Sunday features an 11am outdoor service with expo activities beginning at Noon.
Check back later for more information!

Homeschool Horticulture: Mega Metamorphosis
2019-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: first
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Monarch Butterfly Tag and Release
2019-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Be a part of one of the most remarkable natural events on the planet! Join Butterfly House volunteers as we partner with Monarch Watch, a research and conservation program, to tag migratory monarch butterflies. From Springfield, a monarch can travel about 1,600 miles to its overwintering site in Mexico.
Help local experts: tag a butterfly, release it, and receive the tag code and information form Monarch Watch so you can track if and when the butterfly is found. This hands-on program from the University of Kansas is a unique opportunity for all ages to learn about monarchs, their habitat, life cycle, and amazing migration.

Romance in the Garden
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Friends of the Garden is pleased partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for two nights of Romance in the Garden: A Taste of Market Marry-ment. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. These romantic evenings highlight the nighttime beauty of the stroll garden while celebrating the harmony of garden to table cuisine.
Take a stroll through the serene garden decorated with ambient lights and with romantic background music by acoustic guitarist Shannon Stine on Friday and harpist Drew Holt on Saturday.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., enjoy a special sampling of cuisine from local chefs featuring a variety of meats, vegetables, appetizers and desserts from Bechard Family Farms, Vaught Farms, Peakview Farm, Dove Creek Wagu and Back Forty Bison. Food vendors include Firelight Pizza, Cha Family Foods, A&A Orchards, Gardener’s Orchards, A&M Donuts and more. Purchase wine and beer and a variety of moonshine from Bub’s Distillery.
Tasting tickets include cuisine sampling, one beverage ticket per person and one wishing lantern and may be preordered by visiting loveyourfarmer.com. Advanced tickets are $60/couple and $35/individual. Tickets purchased after Thursday, October 3 are $75/couple and $40/individual.
Strolling only admission is $15/couple or $10/individual and may be purchased in advance or at the gate. Wishing lanterns may be purchased at the gate for $5.
From 6-6:30 p.m., a special marriage ceremony (a mock wedding of “Pea and Carrot”) celebrates the garden to table union of fresh and local cuisine.
All proceeds from this event benefit the enhancement of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and the mission of Farmers Market of the Ozarks.
Formed in 1985, the 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is the oldest attraction at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. It is an authentic representation of traditional Japanese landscape design featuring a large koi pond, moon bridge, meditation garden and tea house. The Stroll Garden is maintained through partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Friends of the Garden, Springfield Sister Cities Association and Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan.
For more information, please call 417-864-1341 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org.
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Garden Nights Out: Pumpkin Centerpieces
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Bring a date, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for a night out in the garden.
Elevate your fall pumpkins with a fun floral design. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is required.
Ages 16 and up
$30/Person or $45/Couple
Register Online:
Couple: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15261
Single: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/15260
Or Call 417-891-1515 ext. 2 or 4

Autumn Native Plant Sale
2019-10-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Find a large diversity of native perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees available for purchase from southwest Missouri’s native plant producers: Ozark Soul Native Plants and Smiling Sun Gardens.

The Singer and the Songwriter: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
The Singer and the Songwriter performs on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
The Singer and the Songwriter is the musical duo of vocalist/songwriter Rachel Garcia and guitarist/songwriter Thu Tran. “The duo creates soft melodic songs, that could just as easily exist as poems. Beautiful, and full of sound and emotion” (Playlist Play) while their multi-cultural backgrounds bring depth and diversity to the rich traditions of folk, jazz and blues music; genres they navigate between with ease and fluidity.

The duo has been captivating audiences across the US with their intimate live shows at house concerts, theaters, listening rooms and coffeehouses. At times heartbreaking and at times hilarious, their performances are open-hearted conversations with the audience where they share their stories full of honesty, humor and wit, while delivering their songs with riveting, economical precision.
Garcia’s voice is “rich and mellow, strong and elegant, delicate and turbulent” (The Huffington Post) while Tran’s dynamic guitar-playing “shimmies and swings like Django Reinhardt” (Nooga). They have released 3 critically-acclaimed albums, and are currently touring the US.
Connect with The Singer and the Songwriter
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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Homeschool Horticulture: Move that Seed!
2019-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: second
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble performs on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. Directed by Bob Holden, this group has a “big band” sound and is made up of Springfield community members.

Connect with Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble
Facebook (as Holden’s Herd)
About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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Claude Bourbon: Gigs in the Garden
2019-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Kay Cummins Finnie Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Gigs in the Garden features a variety of international and local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Claude Bourbon performs on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. Based in the UK, Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
Bourbon’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude’.

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It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Bourbon’s playing, all melting into each other as he moves from classical openings across a whole continent of cultural roots – from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, then across to the Mississippi Delta and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Bourbon weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavors of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more, holding audience attention under a musical spell.
It’s not easy to begin to describe the breadth or mastery of the music you will hear if you are fortunate to catch one of Bourbon’s gigs; it is a sort of sensory experience like no other. A top master of his craft and never appearing to be rushed, he has impeccable timing and makes things that one can only marvel at seem simple.
Based in the UK, Bourbon has played countless venues including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O’Z Arene, Avenches and Switzerland among others. He has shared the stage in Europe and the USA with countless musicians: Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose barrense Dias and many more.
Connect with Claude Bourbon
Website
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
About Gigs in the Garden
Gigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie, and Linda Chorice, former Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. Though the concerts are free to attend, donations are accepted to benefit and improve the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
For more information, please click here.
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LTG: Winterizing Your Garden
2019-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States

Homeschool Horticulture: Environmental Intruders
2019-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Grade: third
Join us at the Botanical Center for these hands-on classes designed to complement your homeschool curriculum.
Registration encouraged. Space is limited. Call 417-891-1515 extension 2 or 4 or e-mail Becky Day at bsday@springfieldmo.gov.

Sensory Garden Fountain Dedication
2019-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Please join us for the opening of the Sensory Garden fountain made possible by Marge and Hearld Ambler. Refreshments provided by Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
