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2009
GARDENS IN FOCUS
January 23 - May 1
See how others frame our gardens during Gardens in Focus photography exhibition. The winning works from our first-ever photography contest are on display in the North Lobby. Come check them out and see what inspires you!
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
April 21 - 26
Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts means that Spring has sprung. Explore the Myriad Botanical gardensm in the middle of it all, where more than just flowers are in bloom. Outdors, visit the Festival's moving sculpture exhibit and kids' activity tent. Inside the Crystal Bridge, visit our special photography exhibition Gardens in Focus. The Crystal Bridge is open extended hours during Festival week: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 11: a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on Festival of the Arts, visit www.artscouncilokc.com.
CRYSTAL BRIDGE BUG OUT
May 7
Help us take a bite out of our pesky pest populationduring our annual Crystal Bridge "But Out," part of our Integrated Pest Management Program. Thousands of these polka-dotted hungry helpers will chow down on pests that are bugging our plants. Great for the entire family and an excellent educational opportunity! Crafts, games and other bug-related activities are part of the fun. The release kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and ladybugs are only available while they last. Regular admission rates apply.
MOTHER'S DAY
May 10
Treat mom to a day of downtown delights this Mother's Day. the Crystal Bridge is offering FREE ADMISSION to all moms accompanied by a paying family member. Moms also get in free at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Oklahoma City National Memorial.
CONSERVASTORY
June 6 - December 31
Explore the wonders of the written work as your most-loved childhood stories come to botanical life during the Myriad Botanical Gardens' newest exhibit, ConservaStory. Stroll through the transformed Crystal Bridge and discover a magical world of timeless tales inside our storybook setting.
JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER
June 15 – 19
Have a little sprout in your garden? Help them grow at our Junior Master Gardener summer day camp. The Gardens welcomes children ages seven to 12 for a weeklong day camp introducing trees, flowers, insects and more. Registration is $35 and includes Crystal Bridge admission and all needed supplies.
FATHER'S DAY
June 21
Dads rule the day at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. We're celebrating Father's Day with FREE ADMISSION for all dads when accompanied by a paying family member. Dads also get in free at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Oklahoma City National Memorial.
FOURTH OF JULY
July 4
Celebrate the red, white and blue right downtown! The Myriad Botanical Gardens offers FREE ADMISSION all day long to guests wearing our nation's colors. The Crystal Bridge will be open regular hours, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. For a full day of patriotic fun, check out the many 4th of July events at www.downtownokc.com.
SUMMER ON THE WATER STAGE
Shakespeare in the Park
Take a trip back to the days of yore with Oklahoma's Shakespeare in the Park, performing the works of Shakespeare and other noted playwrights during their annual summer performance season on the Myriad Gardens' Water Stage. Performances run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
June 18-July 11 As You Like It (comedy)
July 16-25 Misalliance a play by George Bernard Shaw
July 30- August 22 Hamlet
August 27-September 5 Twelfth Night
For more information, call Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park at 235-3700, or visit www.oklahomashakespeare.com.
Twilight Concert Series
Grab your picnic blanket, a favorite lawn chair and get ready to spend an evening under the skyline with the fabulous tunes of the OKC Arts Council's "Twilight Concert Series." This annual series of FREE summer concerts features the best of home-grown Oklahoma artists. A treat for the entire family. Concerts run 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
June 7 Built for Speed Rock
June 14 Edgar Cruz Acoustic/Classical Guitar
June 21 Michael Fracasso Ameriana/Folk/Acoustic
June 28 Stephen Speaks Acoustic Pop/Rock
July 12 Kerry Wayne Old School/Jazz
July 19 Marcy Priest Indie/Rock
July 26 Good Company Variety
August 2 Chris Hicks Band Jazz/Variety
August 9 J. Echols Jazz/Standards
August 16 Junebug Spade Rock/Experimental/Psychedelic
August 23 C-Plus! Funk/Pop
August 30 Lost At Sea Indie Pop Rock
New This Year - June 14, July 19 and Aug. 23 are designated FAMILY NIGHTS where children can participate in art activities starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Target Kids' Tent.
NEW for 2009 - SCREEN on the GREEN!
FREE Outdoor Family Films
Kick back and enjoy a classic Hollywood under the stars at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The Myriad Gardens Foundation has teamed up with Sonic America's Drive-Inand Cox Communications to bring this new and exciting event to the Gardens.
June 21 "Singin' in the Rain" 9 p.m.
July 19 "Casablanca" 9 p.m.
October 11 "The Wizard of Oz" 8 p.m.
Films subject to change.
For more information, contact the Myriad Botanical Gardens at 297-3995.
ORCHIDS IN OCTOBER
October 8-10
Join the Myriad Botanical Gardens for our annual three-day orchid extravaganza, Orchids in October. A ticketed fundraiser luncheon kicks off the event October 8, followed by an orchid sale October 8-10 and a FREE ADMISSION day October 9. Proceeds benefit the Myriad Gardens Foundation. For more information about the luncheon, contact the Myriad Gardens Foundation at (405) 297-3974.
CREEPY CONSERVATORY
OCTOBER 24
The Crystal Bridge transforms into a Creepy Conservatory during the Myriad Botanical Gardens' annual autumn bash. This frightfully fun family event will have you squirming with delight as you make your way down the Tropical Trick or Treat trail and encounter creepy critters of all kinds. Includes creepy crafts and other fun activities! Wear your costume for a goulishly good time! Held 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER
November 27-December 31
Celebrate the season with the Gardens during Downtown in December, Oklahoma City’s brightest holiday happening. Passport to Christmas, the Crystal Bridge’s special holiday exhibit, will delight guests young and old with decorations from around the globe. The Crystal Bridge is open FREE to the public from 6-9 p.m. on the following Sunday evenings:
Sunday, December 6, 13, 20 and 27.
For more information about Downtown in December events, visit www.downtownokc.com.
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