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Join us for the Valley's holiday event, Las Noches de las Luminarias, and see what we have planned for the 2012!

Now - April 1, 2012

Co-presented with The Nature Conservancy

Design for a Living World

This winter at the Desert Botanical Garden an exhibition about design and sustainability will be on display in Dorrance Hall. The exhibit titled, Design for a Living World, connects the natural world around the globe with people, plants, and places.
Now - February 8, 2012

2011/2012 Series

National Geographic Live Speakers: Roz Savage

Desert Botanical Garden celebrates its third year as a National Geographic Live Arizona Community Partner.
Now - February 8, 2012

Design for a Living World Speaker Series

Design from the Desert

Renowned Phoenix-based architect Will Bruder will discuss how the desert has been a source of inspiration for his building projects. The lecture will be held at the Phoenix Art Museum
February 9, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Mexico

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Mexico 2/9/12
Date 02/09/2012
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Get some ideas for Valentine’s Day with a spicy Mexican cooking demonstration by Chipotle followed by a flamenco dance performance.
February 12, 2012

Music in the Garden: Winter Concert Series

Dennis Rowland

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Dennis Rowland 2/12/12
Date 02/12/2012
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Start the Valentine’s Day celebrations early! Be romanced by timeless classics performed by the charismatic Dennis Rowland.
The Arizona Native Plant Society provides information, fosters appreciation of, and helps protect Arizona's native plants.
February 16, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Bolivia

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Bolivia 2/16/12
Date 02/16/2012
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$18.00
 
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Celebrate the tradition of Carnaval with SambAZ Dancers and a captivating musical performance by Porangui and Zang.
February 19, 2012

Music in the Garden: Winter Concert Series

Chris Burton Jácome

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Chris Burton Jacome 2/19/12
Date 02/19/2012
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Having studied flamenco guitar in Spain with some of the greatest performers of the era, Chris Burton Jácome returns with his ensemble to the Garden with a flawless and captivating flamenco performance.
February 21, 2012

Design for a Living World Speaker Series

Design for the New Sustainable Revolution

William McDonough is an internationally renowned designer and shaper of what he calls “the next industrial revolution.” In a talk at ASU’s Tempe campus, McDonough will discuss his co-authored book Cradle to Cradle...
February 23, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Idaho

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Idaho 2/23/12
Date 02/23/2012
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Learn how to square dance lead by a real square dance caller followed by a nostalgic old time string band performance from Pick & Holler.
February 24, 2012

A Highway Hotshop Special Event

21 + 2100 Degrees

General $18.00
Member $14.00
Event 21 + 2100 Degrees 2/24/12
Date 02/24/2012
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Nothing lights up a great night in the Garden like the glow of hot molten glass. Join glass art entertainers Joshua Dopp and Adam Frus for special night of glass blowing tricks.
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents.
February 26, 2012

Music in the Garden: Winter Concert Series

Bad Cactus Brass Band

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Bad Cactus Brass Band 2/26/12
Date 02/26/2012
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Toes will be tapping and hands will be clapping as the Bad Cactus Brass Band turns the Garden into a New Orleans Second Line.
March 1, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Costa Rica

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Costa Rica 3/1/12
Date 03/01/2012
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Discover the many uses and benefits of cocoa and then continue the feel good vibe with a Calypso performance by J.T.’s Island Steel.
March 2, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

The Swingtips

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event The Swingtips 3/2/12
Date 03/02/2012
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Swing into Spring with the nostalgic tunes of The Swingtips. The Swingtips are celebrating their return to the Garden with the release of their highly-anticipated CD.
March 3, 2012 - May 13, 2012

Supported by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation

Spring Butterfly Exhibit

Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and surround yourself with hundreds of fluttering butterflies.
March 3, 2012 - April 1, 2012

special event

17th Annual Scottsdale Artist League Spring Paintout

The Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Artists League will co-sponsor their annual Spring Paint out.
March 5, 2012

2011/2012 Series

National Geographic Live Speakers: Brian Skerry

Desert Botanical Garden celebrates its third year as a National Geographic Live Arizona Community Partner.
March 8, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Australia

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Australia 3/8/12
Date 03/08/2012
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Experience the ancient cultures of Australia and the unique sounds of the didgeridoo.
March 9, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

The DelRayz

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event The DelRayz 3/9/12
Date 03/09/2012
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Singing the blues is anything but a bad thing for The DelRayz. Drawing upon their past performances with Sistah Blue, this ensemble mixes blues standards with original tunes to have guests moving and grooving.
March 13, 2012

Everyone Welcome!

Arizona Native Plant Society Meeting - March

The Arizona Native Plant Society provides information, fosters appreciation of, and helps protect Arizona’s native plants.
March 15, 2012

Patrons Circle Members Event

Spring Plant Sale Preview

Patrons Circle members are invited to this evening event, which includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as an opportunity to shop for beautiful plants for your home garden.
March 15, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: Alaska

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: Alaska 3/15/12
Date 03/15/2012
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The Phoenix Zoo brings an interactive exploration of animals from the Pacific Northwest followed by Native American music and dance.
March 16, 2012 - March 18, 2012

sponsored by The Arizona Republic

Bi-Annual Plant Sale

The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale Festival is a one-stop extravaganza featuring the largest selection of arid-adapted plant material found anywhere in Arizona. We offer trees, shrubs, groundcover, herbs, perennials, cactus and succulents, for the beginner and the avid collector alike.
March 16, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

The Hey Boyz

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event The Hey Boyz 3/16/12
Date 03/16/2012
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$21.00
 
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Enjoy country and bluegrass tunes performed by one of the most authentic Arizona cowboy bands in town.
March 21, 2012

2011/2012 Series

National Geographic Live Speakers: Michael Davie

Desert Botanical Garden celebrates its third year as a National Geographic Live Arizona Community Partner.
March 22, 2012

Think Globally | Celebrate Locally

Avant-Garden: World Celebration

General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Avant-Garden: World Celebration 3/22/12
Date 03/22/2012
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To wrap up the series, join DJ Miguel Ivery in celebrating world cultures through dance followed by the dynamic world music of Traveler.
March 23, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Pete Pancrazi

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Pete Pancrazi 3/23/12
Date 03/23/2012
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$21.00
 
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A graduate of Berklee School of Music, Pete Pancrazi blends original compositions and Latin jazz standards to create a unique and inviting atmosphere.
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents.
March 25, 2012

Patrons Circle Members Event

Tour of Private Gardens

Patrons Circle members will enjoy an intimate and relaxing stroll through several exquisite private gardens. An optional lunch is available for purchase.
March 30, 2012

Celebrating 10 Years

Agave on the Rocks

General $50.00
Member $45.00
Event Agave on the Rocks 3/30/12
Date 03/30/2012
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Celebrate the essence of the margarita and the spirit of the southwest at the 10th Annual Agave on the Rocks at the Desert Botanical Garden. Tickets purchased prior to March 9th are $10 off.
March 31, 2012 - April 1, 2012

special event

Oaxacan and Mata Ortiz Trunk Show

The Garden presents a showing of Oaxacan wood carving and Mata Ortiz pottery with hundreds of pieces in a variety of styles available for purchase.
March 31, 2012 - April 1, 2012

17th Annual

Scottsdale Artistis League Spring Paintout Show & Sale

During the final weekend of the 17th Annual Scottsdale Artists League Spring Paintout all of the artwork from the Paintout will be on display and for sale.
April 6, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Big Nick and the Gila Monsters

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Big Nick and the Gila Monsters 4/6/12
Date 04/06/2012
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Phoenix legends and Garden favorite Big Nick and the Gila Monsters are back for another unforgettable performance.
April 10, 2012

Everyone Welcome!

Arizona Native Plant Society Meeting - April

The Arizona Native Plant Society provides information, fosters appreciation of, and helps protect Arizona’s native plants.
General $18.00
Member $12.00
Event Colorado River Lecture 4/11/12
Date 04/11/2012
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Follow the Colorado River’s path through the personal journeys of National Geographic writer/adventurer Jonathan Waterman and National Geographic photographer/ filmmaker Pete McBride as chronicled in their inspirational photo essay, The Colorado River, Flowing Through Conflict to understand this national treasure.
April 13, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Dennis Rowland Spring Concert

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Dennis Rowland 4/13/12
Date 04/13/2012
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$21.00
 
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Be delighted by the powerful vocals and contagious charm of Dennis Rowland.
Expect to see amazing, beautiful and bizarre examples of cacti and succulents as members of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society display potted specimens of desert plants from around the world.
April 20, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Special Engagement: Nature, Sounds, Silences: John Cage

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Nature Sounds Silences: John Cage 4/20/12
Date 04/20/2012
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In honor of John Cage’s centennial year, the Desert Botanical Garden is proud to collaborate with the ASU School of Music to bring a truly unique performance to Music in the Garden. Enjoy this special two part concert that begins...
April 28, 2012

Dinner on the Desert

Dinner on the Desert 2012 fuses the sights, sounds and flavors of the Americas. Your electric yet sophisticated evening begins in Ottosen Entry Garden with a quenching signature cocktail, gracious welcomes, and lively music.
May 2, 2012 - May 26, 2012

Dance in the Desert | in collaboration with Ballet Arizona

Topia

Ballet Arizona, in collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden, introduce: Topia, a world premiere production by Ib Andersen.
May 4, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Domingo DeGrazia

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Domingo DeGrazia 5/4/12
Date 05/04/2012
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Quickly becoming a Garden favorite, Domingo DeGrazia returns with his impeccable guitar playing, enchanting violinist Beth Daunis and full band for another notable performance.
May 8, 2012

Everyone Welcome!

Arizona Native Plant Society Meeting - May

The Arizona Native Plant Society provides information, fosters appreciation of, and helps protect Arizona’s native plants.
May 11, 2012

Admissions is free!

National Public Gardens Day

Raise awareness of America's public gardens - admissions is free to the Garden and the Spring Butterfly Exhibit on National Public Gardens Day.
May 11, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Chele'

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Chele 5/11/12
Date 05/11/2012
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Combining interests from an extensive arts and entertainment background, Chele’ brings another seasoned and sultry performance to Music in the Garden.
May 18, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Pick & Holler

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Pick & Holler 5/18/12
Date 05/18/2012
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$21.00
 
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Making their Music in the Garden debut, Pick & Holler reincarnates their influences of “old dead fiddlers and banjo pickers” to create a unique and enchanting old time string band performance.
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents.
Please join us for the Garden Members Annual Meeting, which includes a business meeting and the recognition of retiring and introduction of new board members.
May 25, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Chris Burton Jacome - Spring

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Chris Burton Jacome 5/25/12
Date 05/25/2012
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$21.00
 
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Having studied flamenco guitar in Spain with some of the greatest performers of the era, Chris Burton Jácome returns with his ensemble to the Garden with a flawless and captivating flamenco performance.
June 1, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

The Shri Blues Band

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event The Shri Blues Band 6/1/12
Date 06/01/2012
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The Shri Blues Band is excited to return to the Desert Botanical Garden and welcome new lead vocalist Kate Parker. This band of seven talented musicians brings a blend of blues and classic rock that “touches the whole person.”
June 8, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Crossing 32nd Street presents A Musical Tribute to The Who

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event A Musical Tribute to The Who 6/8/12
Date 06/08/2012
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After receiving multiple standing ovations in their performance honoring The Beatles, Crossing 32nd Street Music Ensemble returns to Desert Botanical Gardens to perform A Musical Tribute to The Who.
June 15, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Grupo Liberdade

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Grupo Liberdade 6/15/12
Date 06/15/2012
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$21.00
 
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After getting people to “move their bones” during the Día de los Muertos festival last fall, the Garden is excited to bring the energizing percussion and festive Brazilian atmosphere of Grupo Liberade to Music in the Garden.
June 22, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

The Sugar Thieves

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event The Sugar Thieves 6/22/12
Date 06/22/2012
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The Gardens’ favorite “Meat Shakin’ Blues Band” The Sugar Thieves return with their highly praised mix of sultry blues and powerful delta soul.
June 29, 2012

Music in the Garden: Spring Concert Series

Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns

General $21.00
Member $15.00
Event Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns 6/29/12
Date 06/29/2012
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Get one last shot of cool before the hot summer months set in with Cold Shott and the Hurrican Horns mix of R&B, Blues, and Funk.

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