FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
media contact: Diane Creasy
dcreasy@selby.org / 941.366-5731 ext. 225
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Presents the Garden Music Series for Spring 2011
Sarasota’s Sunday afternoon delight returns
[March 25, 2011, — Sarasota, Florida] Sarasota residents and visitors have discovered the perfect way to spend Sunday afternoons this spring -- enjoying the beauty of nature and live performance. The Garden Music Series offers a different musical and performance style each week. Barbeque, salads, wine, mimosas, beer, and assorted beverages will be available for purchase from Local Coffee + Tea under the banyans, the perfect pairing with music in the Gardens. Garden Music performances take place from
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and are included in regular admission. Admission pricing is as follows: Adults $17; Children (6 - 11) $6; Members and Children five and under enter free; Member guests $5 (accompanied by member). Other specials include a discounted membership: Join Selby Gardens as a new member during the Music Series and receive a $10.00 discount off the regular membership price!
Performance Schedule:
April 3 Yesterdaze
April 10 Jazz Juvenocracy
April 17 West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
April 24 Los Rumberos
May 1 Sarasota Brass Quintet
May 8 The Venturas
Please note:
- Determination for cancellation due to rain will be made at noon the day of the event.
- Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, no coolers please.
- This is a special event - please no passes or reciprocals
Thank you to our sponsors: SNN6, SRQ Magazine, Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenue.
About Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a leader in the display and study of orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads, epiphytes and tropical plants with a focus on botany, horticulture and environmental education. For more information please visit our website.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas, regular admission $17, Members and children 11 and under enter free, (941) 366-5731 or selby.org. Get social at www.facebook.com/selbygardens or www.twitter.com/selbygardens