Alex McMurray is among the best songwriters in New Orleans, a man who over the past two decades has written songs that mark our lives, deaths, loves, hates, hangovers, and what comes before and after those excesses. This will be Alex's first solo appearance at our Twilight Series, one you should not miss. Website: http://www.alexmcmurray.com/

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.

To some performers, having a legendary father might be daunting. Not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own reputation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. Website: http://www.lenaprimamusic.com

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.

In this three hour hands on workshop, you will learn bonsai basics and you will create your very own bonsai tree. If you have ever wanted to learn the art of bonsai and how these living works of art are created, then this workshop is for you! What to bring: sharp pair of scissors, garden gloves, and apron. Wire and a Juniper will be provided. Class limited to 15. Pre-registration is required.

Jim Osborne is a native to New Orleans and an Award Winning Bonsai Artist. winning the 2008 Vaughn Banting award. He has served as a Board of Director for the past seven years and is past Vice-President and past President of the Bonsai Society. He has displayed his personal bonsai collection in the fall and spring New Orleans Botanical Garden Flower Show for many years. Jim has also displayed his bonsai at Art in Bloom in the New Orleans Museum of Art

The Garden's own, singer/songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. Website: http://www.paulsoniat.com

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.

Come to the New Orleans Botanical Garden to learn how to mount Bromeliads! This is a hands-on workshop led by Art Boe, a bromeliad expert. Art's specialty is epiphytically grown Bromeliads and his mounting techniques have been copied by many. All materials are included in the price and there will be a bromeliad sale after the workshop. Class limit is 30 and fills up quick.

Included in the price: One bromeliad per person, Cypress pre-cut, Instructional handout, Mounting wire, Sack per plant, Tillansia usneoides (Spanish Moss), Plyers (for use only), Hook for back of mounting.

Art Boe has been a Bromeliad consultant with 45 years of experience growing bromeliads, landscaping with bromeliads and mounting bromeliads. Art worked closely with Mrs. William B. Wisdom, heiress to the Coca Cola Empire, for 10 years managing her vast collection consisting of bromeliads, palms, and cycads. Art has traveled the world buying only the finest plant material, he has imported and exported bromeliads and has access to over 3,000 bromeliads. Art owned and operated a Bromeliad boutique in the French Quarter for several, and the Palms Nursery on the west bank. Bromeliads run deep in his bloodline as he is the son of the only wholesale bromeliad seller in Louisiana. As a landscape designer Art is quite sought after he designed the landscaping for the Treasure Chest Casino.

On the second Sunday of March, April, May and June, The New Orleans Botanical Garden and The Backbeat Foundation will host GARDEN PARTY an outdoor concert series on the beautiful Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage. The stage is located in the New Orleans Botanical Garden on the east side of the Pavilion of the Two Sisters. Music lovers will enjoy great music while relaxing on the lawn and savoring the beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Garden. Befitting the setting, the series will focus on Louisiana Roots Music.

FOOD & BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. (No outside food or beverages permitted) More information available at: www.backbeatfoundation.org / www.ga rden.neworleanscitypark.com Garden Party is presented with support from The Robert and Shirley Haspel Fund, The Arts Council of New Orleans, The City of New Orleans, City Park New Orleans, Backbeat Foundation, WWOZ, Fox 8, NOLA Brewing Co., and Whole Foods Market.

"Inventive, detailed, emotionally straightforward, poetic and plainspoken," is how Michigan-born and New Orleans-resident Natalie Mae has often been described. Natalie Mae's repertoire includes an entertaining mix of original tunes inspired by the likes of Hank Williams, Bob Wills, and Dinah Washington. She is a natural-born performer with well-crafted lyrics and a voice that carries each melody with power and ease. Website: http://www.nataliemaemusic.com

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.

David is recognized as one of the finest contemporary jazz pianists in New Orleans, and over the years has performed with most of the great New Orleans musicians. Things just seem to sizzle when David is playing his piano.

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.

Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and Opera Creole mark the tenth anniversary of Moses Hogan's passing with a celebration of his life and music. Website: http://www.symphonychorus.org

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Season passes are also available- Full pass $333, March-June $144, July-November $189.

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Tickets for children available only at the gate.