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Summer Spectacular On view June 1–September 7
From sunrise to nightfall, there is more to do, see, and be amazed by in our Gardens than ever before. Discover our breathtaking Waterlily Display that showcases aquatic plants from all over the world, explore three miles of trails in our Meadow Garden, see fountains dance in our Italian Water Garden, and enjoy Grammy Award-winning stars in the most beautiful outdoor setting. Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective rivals any nighttime encounter anywhere. Walk through works of art that combine color, light, sound, movement, and the landscape of our Gardens. It’ll take your breath away… and your words, too.
Nightscape A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective July 1– October 31 Wednesday through Saturday evenings
When night falls, your journey begins. Nightscape sets our Gardens aglow with moving imagery, lights, and original compositions beautifully animated and projected onto the living canvas that is our landscape. From our Large Lake to the Topiary Garden to the Conservatory, Nightscape features nine installations that envelop you and reveal the beauty and intricacies of nature and light.
Join Us Opening Week, July 1–4 Be among the first to experience our exciting new exhibit! July 1 & 2: Open exclusively for Members, 6 –11 pm July 3 & 4: Nightscape tickets available for General Public and Members, 6 –11 pm Live Performances In Our New Beer Garden July 1 & 4: Marc Silver Trio, Bluegrass, 7–10 pm July 2 & 3: Dani Mari, Acoustic Experimental Pop, 7–10 pm Guests require a Nightscape ticket or Member reservation to enjoy the experience and Beer Garden.
Nightscape Tickets, Events, & Programs Member Reservations & Tickets On Sale Now longwoodgardens.org/nightscape Member Reservations As a Member benefit, admission to Nightscape is free. Members may visit the exhibit any time, but all Members (adults and children) require free reservations. Additional Guests not included in your Membership require a ticket to view Nightscape. To preserve this special benefit for all of our Members, we ask that you only make reservations for dates you plan to attend. Without a reservation, the Gardens will close at 6 pm to Members. Chimes Tower Members and those included in their Membership Level do not require reservations to experience Nightscape. Tickets Buy Before You Arrive • Special Ticket Required • Tickets Limited A special ticket is required to view Nightscape. Purchase tickets in advance as sell out is likely. All day Gardens Admission is included. Ages 19 and Older Ages 5–18 Children ages 4 and under Members
$27 $17 Free ticket required Free with reservation
Beer Garden Featuring Victory Brewing Company July 1–October 31 Wednesday through Saturday evenings, 6–11 pm Before or after you experience Nightscape, visit our new Beer Garden. Sit under the stars with friends and family as you enjoy our Beer Garden menu featuring tasty pub fare to accompany three beers on tap—including our new signature beer, Longwood Seasons: Summer Zest, brewed by Victory Brewing Company using lemons grown in our Gardens. Guests require a Nightscape ticket or Member reservation to experience the Beer Garden. The Beer Garden serves until 10:30 pm.
Live Music in the Beer Garden Every Thursday during Nightscape, 7–10 pm Marc Silver: Bluegrass July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, October 15 Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz July 16, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 29 Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator July 23, August 20, September 17, October 22 Dani Mari: Acoustic Experimental Pop August 6, September 3, October 1 Free with Nightscape ticket and Member reservation.
Artist & Friends A Nightscape Speaker Series July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9 Panel discussions: 7 & 9 pm Join the creator of Nightscape, Ricardo Rivera, and an engaging panel of urban technologists and artists as they discuss cutting-edge topics inspired by the technology, art, music, and design of Nightscape. Hear directly from Rivera to learn about the vision and inspiration for this innovative display, and have your own questions answered during Q&A with the experts. Soundscapes: Composers for Nightscape July 10 Jon Barthmus Composer, Sun Airway @sunairway Julian Grefe & Justin Geller Founders, Pink Skull @pinkskulldoods Designing an Experience August 14 Nick Fortugno COO/Co-Founder, Playmatics @nickfortugno Josh Goldblum Founding Principal, CEO, Bluecadet @joshgoldblum
Alternative Storytelling September 11 Yelena Rachitsky Creative Producer, Future of StoryTelling @yelenart Kamal Sinclair Co-Director, New Frontier Story Lab at Sundance Institute @KamalSinclair The Effects of Technology on the Art of Storytelling October 9 Navid Khonsari Executive Producer, Ink Stories @iNKStories Torfi Frans Olafsson Creative Director, EVE Universe IP @torfiFrans
Free with Nightscape ticket and Member reservation.
Family Nights July 15 & August 19 Performance: 7 pm Children can enjoy a Nightscape seek-and-find activity, and guests can engage with staff throughout the Gardens. Each evening features a free performance in our East Conservatory Plaza. July 15 Featuring Gizmo Guys See the juggling duo that has amazed audiences all over the world. Free with Nightscape ticket and Member reservation.
August 19 Featuring John Flynn John's joyous fun-loving lyrics for kids and adults paint lasting images with words.
Top 10 Visiting Tips Nightscape is at night. Nightscape is on view Wednesday–Saturday from July 1–October 31. Darkness is required to fully enjoy Nightscape. Each month viewing start times vary: July: 9:30 pm, August: 9 pm, September: 8:30 pm, October: 7:30 pm. The Gardens close at 11 pm.
Members require free reservations to view Nightscape. As a Member benefit, admission to Nightscape is free. Members may visit the exhibit any time, but Members (adults and children) require free reservations. Reservations are limited, sell out likely. Guests included in your Membership and children under 4 years of age must be accounted for when making your reservation. Chimes Tower Members and those included in their Membership Level don’t require reservations to view Nightscape. Be mindful when making reservations. To preserve this special benefit for all of our Members, please only make reservations for dates you plan to attend. For all guests not included in your Membership and all other Non-Member guests, a special ticket is required to view Nightscape.
Come early! Arrive by 6 pm and be sure to enjoy our beautiful Gardens at dusk and select Nightscape programs including: Family Nights, Artist & Friends, Live Music in the Beer Garden, and Gardens on Tap.
Shop & Dine. Our GardenShop, Café, 1906, and new Beer Garden are available to you. Guests require a Nightscape Member Reservation or Ticket to experience the Beer Garden. Our Beer Garden opens at 6 pm. Make a reservation in our fine dining restaurant 1906 at opentable.com.
Be prepared for weather. Nightscape is a rain or shine, indoor and outdoor experience. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
Print your tickets or Member reservations at home. To avoid lines, we encourage you to print your barcoded tickets or reservations at home. Or, go paperless and open your tickets on your smartphone prior to entering the Visitor Center for scanning.
Expect 90 minutes or more to view all of Nightscape. Shuttle service is not provided. Scooters, wheelchairs, and strollers are available on a first-come, firstserved basis in the Visitor Center.
If you’re not attending Nightscape, Gardens close at 6 pm. Our Gardens will close at 6 pm to non-Nightscape ticketholders and Members without reservations.
Follow us @LongwoodGardens. Want real-time information and behind-thescenes photos? Be sure to follow @longwoodgardens on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Use the hashtag #Nightscape in all of your social posts.
Download our free Nightscape app. Available for download when Nightscape opens, this app will enhance your visiting experience. Free WiFi is available throughout the Gardens. Connect to FreeGardenWIFI when you arrive.
Members-only Moments Exclusive Summer Hours June 28 and August 2, 6–9 pm
We’re keeping our Gardens open just for Members on these select Sunday evenings! Join us for a free concert and be sure to check out our new Beer Garden featuring Victory Brewing Company. Learn about our Fountain Revitalization Project during short talks in the Visitor Center at 6 pm. Led by a Longwood Expert, these talks highlight the technologies, features, and enhanced horticulture planned for the future. Take advantage of 10% discounts at the Café, 1906, and the Beer Garden. Dining in 1906 is very popular on these days and space is limited. Early reservations are recommended via opentable.com.
Member Appreciation Days Wednesdays, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14
Visit us on Member Appreciation Days and take advantage of 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café. Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com. Consider making a reservation to join us for Nightscape on these dates, too. Members save 20% in the Beer Garden on these evenings.
June 28 Featuring Darlingside With a quartet of distinct voices clustered around a single microphone, Darlingside effortlessly draws audiences into their lush, dynamic, musical world that pulls from folk, retro-pop, barbershop, and chamber music. Performance: Large Lake, 7 pm August 2 Featuring The Okee Dokee Brothers Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander of The Okee Dokee brothers present an Americana folk concert the whole family will enjoy. Performance: Large Lake, 7 pm Registration is not required. Space is limited for Revitalization Talks. You may bring your own chair or blanket to Members-only Evening performances. Guests not included in a Membership require admission tickets. Members may use complimentary guest tickets, or can purchase tickets on-site. Nightscape is not on view these nights.
2015–2016 Performance Series Member Pre-sale August 10–13, sale begins at 10 am Public sale: August 14, sale begins at 10 am Members get the first opportunity to purchase tickets to our 2015–2016 Performance Series before the general public. Check longwoodgardens.org soon for concert announcements and the full-season schedule.
Join Us For Our Next Longwood Lecture Infrastructure Insight: The Brains Behind the Beauty with Larry Gutterman of Beyer Blinder Belle Thursday, November 5, 6:30–8 pm Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project and register for the next installment of the Longwood Lecture Series. Learn what it takes to make a fountain reach heights of more than 150 feet and how some of the world’s great architectural feats have come to life in this engaging presentation from Larry Gutterman, Associate Partner of Beyer Blinder Belle, the leadarchitecture firm on the Fountain Revitalization Project. Members: Free. Advanced Registration Required. Member Guests & General Admission: $29 Register & purchase tickets: longwoodgardens.org Tickets Limited. Sellout likely.
Summer Calendar
Insider Tours Get an exclusive look at many behind-thescenes areas in our Gardens! Discover our Italian Water Garden and explore our Open Air Theatre. Learn about the rich history of the Performing Arts during the Conservatory Story Tour, and discover why Longwood is an “Engineer’s Garden” in the Fountains of Longwood Tour. Thursday–Sunday at 11:30 am & 2 pm Members $3, Guests $4 Garden Highlights Walks Meet our expert guides and explore the Conservatory and outdoor Garden displays that are in peak bloom. Thursday–Sunday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission
June Rose Arbor Expected to Be in Bloom S tudent Exhibition Garden On View Now–October 31
1 Summer Spectacular
On View June 1–September 7
Homeschool Day H20 (K–8)6 10–11:30 am
5 Specialty Nursery Tour Wine & Jazz Festival 6 Introduction to School Gardening: Online 6-week online course June 6–July 18*
7 Contain Yourself! Birds of Longwood Walk 8 9–11 am
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
9 Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am
Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm All Purpose Annuals 6-part class June 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 7 & 14 6:30–8:30 pm*
11 Plant Disease Identification 9 am–12 pm*
Pest Identification 9 am–12 pm* The Savoy Company Presents: 12 Patience 8:30 pm3
Birds of Longwood Walk 13 9–11 am
The Art of Espalier
Members-only Evening 6–9 pm Revitalization Talks, 6 pm Performance featuring Darlingside, 7 pm Beer Garden open, 6–9 pm
The Savoy Company Presents: Patience 8:30 pm3
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 29
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 15
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Meet the Gardener Talk 16 1–1:30 pm
Floral Fun: Independence Day 30 10 am–12 pm*
American Birding Association 17 Monthly Bird Walk 9–11 am
18 Floral Fun: Father’s Day 6:30 pm–8:30 pm*
20 Build a Wave Hill Chair Morning Session Build a Wave Hill Chair Afternoon Session 1:30–4:30 pm* Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm
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ightscape: A Light and Sound N Experience by Klip Collective On View July 1–October 31, Wednesday through Saturday evenings only.
1 Nightscape Opening Week
Be among the first to experience our new nighttime exhibit. Open exclusively for Members.
Application Deadline** Professional Gardener Program
Kennett Symphony of Chester County Presents: Classical Music Goes to the Movies 7 pm4
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22 Birds of Longwood Walk
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Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm Mary Chapin Carpenter 23 7:30 pm2
26 Bluebird Hike 10–11 am
Beginner Bird Hike 27 9:30–10:30 am
Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm
28 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
Open exclusively for Members.
Nightscape tickets available for General Public and Members.
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Nightscape tickets available for General Public and Members.
Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 pm Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm
6 Introduction to School Gardening: Onsite July 6 & 7 9 am–3:30 pm*
Summer Camp: Natural Art Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm S ummer Camp: Towering Trees and Treehouses
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8 Member Appreciation Day
Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
Noel Paul Stookey 7:30 pm2
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Growing your School Garden: Onsite July 8 & 9 9 am–3:30 pm*
Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
Monthly Bird Walk 9–11 am
Family Performance: Gizmo Guys 5 pm Family Night Performance: Gizmo Guys, 7 pm
16 Live Music in the Beer Garden Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz 7–10 pm
9 Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 7–10 pm
Bluebird Hike 10 10–11 am
Artist & Friends Speaker Series: Soundscapes, Composers for Nightscape 7 & 9 pm Birds of Longwood Walk 11 9–11 am
17 Woody Plant Conference 2015 9 am–4:30 pm*
18 Meadow Day
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Meadow Story Time: Kids ages 3–7 years old can meet in the Lookout Loft Treehouse for reading fun, 10 am–1 pm Meadow Garden Highlights Walk: 10:30–11 am
Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am
Meadow Wildflower Hike: 11 am–12 pm
Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm
Also featuring: Natural Lands Trust Meadow Talks and American Birding Association Beginning Bird Walks
Family Concert: Danny Weinkauf 11 am
am Growing your School Garden: Online 6-week online course July 18–August 27*
13 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am Summer Camp: Birds, Butterfiles, and Bees
20 Summer Camp:
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Summer Camp: It’s All about Art July 13–17 1–4 pm6 Ages 6–12 Annuals, Perennials and Vines: Identification and Use Online Course*
Summer Camp: Meet Me in the Treehouse July 20–24 9 am–12 pm 7
Summer Camp: Plant Explorer July 20–24 9 am–12 pm6 Ages 6–12
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
14 Summer Family Story Time 10–11 am
Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am
21 Summer Family Story Time 10–11 am
Meadow Pollinator Hike 10–11 am
22 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
23 Live Music in the Beer Garden Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator 7–10 pm
The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
24 The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
25 Beginner Bird Hike 9:30–10:30 am
Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
26 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
27 Birds of Longwood Walk 9 –11 am
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm Summer Camp: Textiles, Print, and Design July 27–31 9 am–12 pm6 Ages 6–12 Summer Camp: Writing Adventures July 27–31 9 am–12 pm7 Summer Camp: Birds, Butterflies, and Bees July 27–31 1–4 pm6 Ages 6–12
28 Summer Family Story Time 10–11 am
29 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 pm
30 Live Music in the Beer Garden Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz 7–10 pm
The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
31 The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
August 1 Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am
Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm The Brandywiners Presents: Fiddler on the Roof 8 pm5
2 Members-only Evening
6–9 pm Revitalization Talk, 6 pm Performance featuring The Okee Dokee Brothers, 7 pm Beer Garden open, 6–8:30 pm
3 Summer Camp: Gardens and Green Thumbs August 3–7 9 am–12 pm6 Ages 6–12
Summer Camp: Towering Trees and Treehouses August 3–7 1–4 pm6 Ages 6–12 Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
4 Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm
5 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
6 Live Music in the Beer Garden Dani Mari: Acoustic Experimental Pop 7–10 pm
7 Floral Fun: Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer 10 am–12 pm*
8 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm Family Concert: Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players 11 am
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Series Member Pre-sale August 10–13 Sale begins at 10 am Members can purchase tickets to our 2015–2016 Performance Series before the general public.
Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
11 Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm
12 Educator Appreciation Day 9 am–5 pm*** Member Appreciation Day 9 am–6 pm Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am Perennials 6-part class August 12, 19 & 26 September 2, 9 & 16 1–3 pm*
13 Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 7–10 pm
18 Meadow Pollinator Hike 10–11 am
19 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Walk 9–11 am
Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am Family Concert: John Flynn 5 pm Family Night Performance: John Flynn, 7 pm
20 Live Music in the Beer Garden Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator 7–10 pm
22 Leaf it with Lotus! August 22 & 29 9 am–12 pm*
Beginner Bird Hike 9:30–10:30 am Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm Principles of Color
14 2015–2016 Performance Series
The Gardener and the Chef: Heirloom Tomatoes
23 Meadow Birding Hike
Public Sale Sale begins at 10 am
rtist & Friends Speaker Series: A Designing an Experience 7 & 9 pm
Meadow Day 15 10 am–1 pm
Meadow Story Time: Kids ages 3–7 years old can meet in the Lookout Loft Treehouse for reading fun, 10 am–1 pm Meadow Garden Highlights Walk: 10:30 –11 am Meadow Wildflower Hike: 11 am–12 pm Also featuring: Natural Lands Trust Meadow Talks and American Birding Association Beginning Bird Walks Kennett Symphony of Chester County Presents: Opera Without Words 7 pm4
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24 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
25 Aquatic Plants
3-part Class August 25 September 1 & 8 6:30–8:30 pm*
Melissa Etheridge– “This is M.E. Solo” 7:30 pm² Wonders of the Waterlilies 26 10:30–11 am
27 Live Music in the Beer Garden Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz 7–10 pm
29 Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am
Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm Social Club® “Adios Tour” 7:30 pm²
2 Wonders of the Waterlilies
Solutions 4-part class September 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:30–8:30 pm*
Live Music in the Beer Garden Dani Mari: Acoustic Experimental Pop 7–10 pm
4 Floral Fun: Labor Day 10 am–12 pm*
5 Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am
Meadow Wildflower Hike 11 am–12 pm
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6 Lake Street Dive 7:30 pm²
Birds of Longwood Tours, Beginner Bird Hikes, and Meadow Birding Hikes require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended.
Summer Family Story Time is for children ages 3–7 and their caretakers. Young guests can enjoy fun stories surrounded by the beauty of our Lookout Loft Treehouse.
Meet our Professional Gardener Students at Student Exhibition Garden Talks to discover the inspiration in creating this garden space.
Meadow Days offer the opportunity to explore our Meadow Garden and learn from expert guides.
Meet the Gardener Talks give you the chance to hear from the horticulturists behind Summer Spectacular.
The class you want sold out? E-mail help-ce@lonwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list.
Our Pest Friends Walks are led by our Integrated Pest Management staff and offer an overview of our pest management strategies.
Is the Member event you want sold out? Make sure we have your e-mail address at gardenpass@longwoodgardens.org to receive registration notifications.
Get up-close to the waterlilies during Wonders of the Waterlillies Talks.
Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.
Highlights from Our Gardens Tree Succession Planning (1) One of our most interesting stories is the history of our grand trees. The trees of Peirce’s Woods, Oak and Conifer Knoll, and the forest edge are some of the oldest and most precious specimens. To help preserve our legacy trees, our staff has developed a Tree Succession Plan to identify the historically, scientifically, and aesthetically significant trees in need of preservation. The Tree Succession Plan identifies trees at risk of decline and takes preventative measures to ensure replacements are on hand. Often, these replacement trees are purchased and grown at our nursery until needed. To preserve the heritage of our specimen trees, we also attempt to propagate the tree to create a genetic match. Within the past two years, we removed 282 trees and planted more than 900. The Tree Succession Plan also helps us to improve our documentation, allowing us to preserve our history, while continuing our legacy of tree preservation. Sustaining Our Natural and Perimeter Lands (2) Our horticulture experts know the potential of plants to be both beautiful and functional. Our Natural Lands team uses the best practices in land management to sustain our perimeter lands. One example is the management of storm water runoff. After a heavy rainfall, large volumes of water can rush through land and into nearby streams causing flooding and erosion while simultaneously destroying the habitats within. To prevent this issue and reduce as much damage to our streams and wetlands as possible, one practice we utilize is a rain garden. This flat depression of land collects water and slowly absorbs it into the ground.
Introducing deep-rooted plants, such as native trees, shrubs, and warm-season grasses, not only helps water infiltration, but will also help improve the quality of the soil and help oxidize pollutants in the water. In total, within the more than 700 acres that surround the gardens proper, we have four rain gardens and five stormwater controls to assist with flood mitigation. As a result, the water flows to streams slowly and with less contaminants, improving the health of our streams, wetlands, woodlands, and the ecosystems within. A Taste of Longwood (3) This summer, we debut two exciting partnerships that will excite your tastebuds! Éclat Chocolate of West Chester, PA, will release a new chocolate bar made from Moroccan mint grown in our Gardens. This handcrafted chocolate will delight the palate with its crisp and pure flavors. The bar will be available for purchase in The GardenShop starting July 1. Victory Brewing Company of Downingtown, PA, will create two signature brews using ingredients grown in our Gardens. Starting in July, you can enjoy Longwood Seasons: Summer Zest, a Saison beer with the fragrant aroma of zest from lemons grown here. In September, you’ll be able to enjoy Longwood Seasons: Autumn Harvest, a wheat ale featuring floral favors from Longwood-harvested honey. All brews will be available in our new Beer Garden.
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The Art & Artist of Nightscape Experience a new kind of beauty as you immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and spectacle of our Gardens after dark during Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective. Klip Collective, founded by photographer Pier Nicola D'Amico and video artist Ricardo Rivera in 2003, is a visual art shop bridging projection lighting, technology and storytelling. In a short ten years, the Philadelphia-based firm has gone from being a purely artistic endeavor to an experiential partner sought out by many of the world’s most respected agencies and cultural institutions. Klip Collective has had installations at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Center for Contemporary Art in Moscow, and Sundance Film Festival’s New
Summer Fountain Schedule Now–September 7 Italian Water Garden On view: 9 am–6 pm Open Air Theatre* 5-minute shows run at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, and 5:55 pm, daily. *Please note: Shows do not run on days when there are rehearsals or performances. All fountain shows are weather dependent.
Frontier in 2007, 2013 and 2014. For Creative Director Ricardo Rivera, this suite of installations has been directly inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Longwood Gardens.“I’m interpreting the space through movement, color, light and sound,” says Rivera.“I’m feeding off of what's there, and illuminating it with our imaginations, if you will, in a playful, colorful manner.” Rivera describes the artistic process of creating Nightscape as painting with light.“We’re using cutting-edge video projection devices, and we’re using them in unconventional ways to light the Gardens. We take this very articulated light made up of pixels and once they pass through a projector they’re aimed at an area. We can then fully manipulate those pixels digitally to correspond with what it’s projecting upon, such as a tree or a topiary,” says Rivera. Designed as a journey, guests are invited to linger and interact with the exhibit. A specially designed smartphone app is available for download when Nightscape debuts in July that will enhance your experience. Learn even more at longwoodgardens.org/ nightscape.
Meadow Days July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17 10 am–1 pm Free with Gardens Admission Meadow Days offer many opportunities for fun and discovery. Explore the Meadow Garden along more than three miles of walking trails. Our staff, along with Natural Lands Trust experts, will be on hand to help guests learn more about the many creatures and plants of our meadow habitat, share tips on creating native habitats at home, and explain how to support native pollinators. Families can enjoy the Meadow Garden with an ecology seek-and-find activity, and can join in on scheduled hikes exploring the highlights and wildflowers of the Meadow Garden. Meadow Garden Walks and Hikes Free with Gardens Admission Wildflowers, birding, wildlife, and habitats are just some of the topics covered in our programs. Browse our Summer Calendar or visit longwoodgardens.org to see all of our Meadow walks and hikes offered on Meadow Days and throughout the summer.
Summer Nights, Summer Stars Check our Summer Calendar to see a complete list of more than 40 free and ticketed performances.
Melissa Etheridge— This is M.E. Solo Tuesday, August 25, 7:30 pm
Mary Chapin Carpenter Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm A five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Mary Chapin Carpenter performs with her trio featuring long-time friends and band members, Jon Carroll (piano) and John Doyle (guitar, bass). Folksinger Aoife O’Donovan will open the concert.
Debuting her “This is M.E. Solo” Tour, Academy Award and Grammywinning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E. Enjoy songs from her newest album, as well as some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over”. Performance: Open Air Theatre $55–$85 Reserved Seating $50–$80 Members
Performance: Open Air Theatre $37–$57 Reserved Seating $32–$52 Members
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Tuesday, July 7, 7:30 pm Having just celebrated their 50th anniversary together, Grammywinners Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the tradition of the iconic folk singing trio Peter, Paul & Mary, one of the most popular folk groups of the 1960s. Without their beloved Mary, Peter and Noel Paul continue to perform as a duo, singing many of the group’s classic hits including “If I Had a Hammer,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Puff (The Magic Dragon,)” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” Performance: Open Air Theatre $27–$57 Reserved Seating $22–$52 Members
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® “Adios Tour” featuring Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Guajiro Mirabal, Barbarito Torres, Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos Sunday, August 30, 7:30 pm Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® hit instant success 18 years ago and became the face of Cuban music for the world. Now they wish to say goodbye with their Adios Tour, incorporating cultural stories and the journeys they faced while serving as Cuban music ambassadors. Performance: Open Air Theatre $42–$72 Reserved Seating $37–$67 Members
Get Your Tickets Today Tickets are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: Ticketphiladelphia.org 215.893.1999 Members, your discount code for Summer Performance Series tickets purchased via Ticket Philadelphia is on the back cover of this brochure.
Lake Street Dive Sunday, September 6, 7:30 pm From a casually made video featuring the band gathered around a single mic, to selling out venues and planning an initial European tour, Lake Street Dive is pure pop music fun! This Brooklyn-based band is a captivating indie-pop-swing foursome whose knockout lead singer Rachel Price “has the soulful howl of a young Etta James” (Daily News). The band, all graduates of the New England Conservatory of Music, has been together since 2005. Performance: Open Air Theatre $25–$45 Reserved Seating $20–$40 Members
Lost In The Meadow Presented by Longwood Gardens in Partnership with People’s Light September 9–12 and 16–19, 6:30 pm Join us for the first theater performance presented in our Meadow Garden. Created by the award-winning PearlDamour and Mimi Lien, Lost in the Meadow follows an eclectic group of pilgrims as they make their way through the expanse of the Meadow Garden, each looking for a place where they belong. Headphones allow the audience to hear the travelers’ conversations, even though they are hundreds of feet away. In another part of the Meadow Garden, workers are building something: a giant tower, crowned with a mysterious megaphone. What message will this tower broadcast? Can it help these pilgrims find their way? Filled with humor, spectacle, and music, Lost in the Meadow explores the quest of the tiny human being to understand the big picture.
Tickets On Sale Now: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 $45 General Admission $38 Members All-day Gardens Admission and admission to Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective is included with Lost in the Meadow ticket purchase.
Autumn’s Colors On view September 12–November 22
When days grow cooler and autumn’s golden hues abound, fall splendor awaits in our Gardens. From the vibrant beauty of goldenrod, native asters, and grasses in our Meadow Garden, to colorful foliage painting our landscape, Autumn’s Colors is not to be missed. Inside our Conservatory by late October, Chrysanthemum Festival showcases thousands of mums meticulously grown into extraordinary forms that delight and enchant. Our Gardens stay aglow this season as the magic of Nightscape continues through October 31 and our popular Night of 1,000 Lights event returns to celebrate the beauty of Chrysanthemum Festival, which runs from October 24– November 22.
Gardens Information Gardens Hours Now–June 30 9 am–6 pm * Gardens close at 2 pm on Saturday, June 6, for everyone except Wine & Jazz ticketholders. July 1–October 31 9 am–6 pm * Extended hours until 11 pm Wednesdays–Saturdays with Nightscape ticket purchase or Member reservation. Learn more: longwoodgardens.org/nightscape. Hours are subject to change. Gardens Admission Adults: $20 Seniors ages 62+: $17 Students with student ID: $10 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free Nightscape is a separate ticket. * Tickets purchased for any performance via Ticket Philadelphia include all-day Gardens Admission. Weather For Performances In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to hold the performance as scheduled. In the event of postponement or cancellation, ticketbuyers will be notified. Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences, open daily. The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.
1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or call 610.388.1000. Beer Garden Featuring Victory Brewing Company Opens July 1 Guests require a Nightscape ticket or Member reservation to experience the Beer Garden. Beer Garden Hours: Wednesday through Saturday evenings, 6–11 pm (serving until 10:30 pm), July 1–October 31 For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens except to the Webb Farmhouse in our Meadow Garden. We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers. Limited supply available. – Rentals are complimentary for Members, but Member guests will be charged a fee. – Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather. Become a Member Make our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits, and means year-round access to our Gardens, exclusive discounts, Members-only events, and much more. Follow Us @LongwoodGardens #LongwoodGardens
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