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Bartlett volunteers who are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bartlett’s Vegetable Garden, will talk about Fall harvesting of late season vegetables. The tour should last approximately 45 minutes. This tour is suitable for children. Flat shoes are recommended. Meet in front of the Silver Education Center at 11 a.m.
Spaces are limited, click here to reserve your spot today!
The Sister Sun band performs outdoors Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
Sister Sun is an original music family folk band. Consisting of Dave, Dianne, Jenna Colavito, Kate Gunn, and Joe Colavito. They play shows on a monthly basis and are sometimes seen in the Caribbean.
Richard “Cookie” Thomas performs outdoors Sunday, Aug.18 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
A versatile jazz vocalist in Stamford, Connecticut, and an undiscovered treasure, Richard “Cookie” Thomas’ career began in Philadelphia in 1960 when he had the opportunity, at fourteen, to open for B.B. King. Richard’s voice is especially suited to well-known classic standards. Richard draws his inspiration from the likes of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartman. What to Know Before You Go
The concert will take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there’s rain.
Maria Tiscia & Rio Bound performs outdoors Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
When Maria Tiscia was invited to play at Stamford’s Alive at Five “Jazz Up July” series, little did she know it would change her musical focus.
After being asked to front for jazz diva, Dianne Reeves, Maria decided she and her musicians should avoid duplication of Dianne Reeves repertoire. They decided to perform their Brazilian repertoire, which had always been their favorite music. Their performance went over so well that they decided to continue on this jazz path. A week later, “Rio Bound” was born.
Gunsmoke, the Darien-based country band, performs outdoors Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
Gunsmoke has been playing for many different audiences for over 25 years, including two sitting Ppresidents of the United States and the world famous Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, following the Grand Ole Opry. With six recorded albums under their belt, Gunsmoke was inducted into the Connecticut Country Music Hall of Fame, and was elected band of the year six years in a row by the New York Metro Country Music Association. The band was founded on family values as it was created by Nick DeMaio Jr. and his younger brother Jeff.
Linda N. Albanese, an active member of the American Herb Society, with other Master Gardeners responsible for the design and maintenance of the Herb Garden, will be available to discuss specific herbs located in the four quadrants, representing culinary, medicinal, fragrance and economic uses. Following the Herb discussion, there will be a tour of the Alice Smith Fern Allée, recently planted with a variety of native and imported ferns. The tours, together, should last approximately 60 minutes in total. Meet in the front of the Silver Education Center at 4 p.m. The tours are free. Spaces are limited, click here to reserve your spot today!
Jazz musician Hiroshi Yamazaki performs outdoors Sunday, July 28 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. A native of Japan, Hiroshi Yamazaki gave his first professional jazz performance at age 22 at the popular S.A.B. Hall in Osaka. He moved to New York City, where he studied with the great pianist Buddy Montgomery, and forged his own voice as an improviser, composer and arranger. Hiroshi performs in the New York region and in Japan with Rufus Reid, Akira Tana, Tony Jefferson, Steve LaSpina, and Andrew Beals. He leads his own jazz groups and serves as sideman with the Glenda Davenport Quartet, Bill Crow Trio and Jan Leder Quartet. What to Know Before You Go
The concert will take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there’s rain.
The Cutouts rock band will perform outdoors from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 21 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
The Cutouts is a classic rock quartet based in Connecticut with four decades of entertaining throughout the greater New England/NY-metro area. They performed live with legendary singer/guitarist Jose Feliciano in 2001, and with the NVCC Jazzcat Combo and opened for renowned vocalist, Tony Bennett, at the 2004 Waterbury Palace gala concert. The concerts take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there’s rain. Bring chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner.
Advanced Master Gardeners will give a tour of the Bartlett Arboretum’s Connecticut and New England Champion trees and other notable and interesting trees around the Great Lawn. The tour should last approximately 60 minutes. Flat shoes recommended. Meet in front of the Silver Education Center at 3:30 p.m.
Spaces are limited, click here to reserve your spot today!
The Cutouts rock band will perform outdoors from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 21 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
The Cutouts is a classic rock quartet based in Connecticut with four decades of entertaining throughout the greater New England/NY-metro area. They performed live with legendary singer/guitarist Jose Feliciano in 2001, and with the NVCC Jazzcat Combo and opened for renowned vocalist, Tony Bennett, at the 2004 Waterbury Palace gala concert. The concerts take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there’s rain. Bring chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner.
Welcome to Yappy Hour at the “Bark”lett! Thursday, July 18 between 5 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy brew and bites ($10 donation appreciated). Your pet will love the Yappatizers! — an announcement from the Bartlett Arboretum
IN CASE OF RAIN, THE EVENT WILL BE INDOORS IN OUR EDUCATION BUILDING. A few Doggie Yappy Hour Rules keep things fun for everyone:
—All dogs must be monitored and on a 6ft.
One of the Master Gardeners responsible for the design and maintenance of the Herb Garden will be available for Q&A between 4 pm & 4:45 pm prior to our Summer Concert featuring the Bob Button Band.