Desert Pulse Unveiled Program 2025

DESERT PULSE UNVEILED

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 6–9 p.m.

As one of the first to experience Desert Pulse, you’ll witness the intricate details and storytelling woven into the exhibit—celebrating the dynamic connection between science, creativity and the environment.

WELCOME & REMARKS

Dorrance Hall | 7:30 p.m.

Ann Stanton

Desert Botanical Garden, Trustee and Art Advisory Committee Chair

Chris Kline

Desert Botanical Garden, President and Chief Executive Officer

Elaine McGinn

Desert Botanical Garden, Chief Experience Officer

Matthew Shaw and William Trossell

ScanLAB Projects, FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Artists

ENTERTAINMENT

Admissions | 5:45–7:30 p.m.

Bill Dutcher

Modern acoustic guitarist

Desert Discovery Loop Trail | 6–9 p.m.

Will Clipman

Tranquil, percussive atmospheres

Boppart Courtyard | 6–9 p.m.

Chad Rubin Duo

Singer-songwriter and violin duo

Thank you to our Event Chair, Ann Stanton.

HORS D’OEUVRES

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Desert Terrace Garden

Watermelon & Cucumber Satay

Sea salt, honey, citrus, micro basil | v • gf

Webster Center

Chilled Arizona Sweet Corn Shooter

Basil oil, pepitas, queso fresco, cheddar toast point | v

Mesquite Gold Taquito

Yukon gold potato, poblano, queso, micro cilantro, cajeta mole | v

Dorrance Hall

Blackened Shrimp Ceviche

Cucumber, mango, cilantro, jalapeño | gf

Desert Bloom Tart

Tomato jam, chevre, jicama, Arizona citrus salad | v

Live-Fried Mesquite Crullers

Horchata ice cream, cajeta mesquite, burnt cinnamon | v

BEVERAGES

Admissions, Lewis Desert Portal, Ullman Terrace and Boppart Courtyard

Hosted bar featuring tonight’s signature cocktail, Blackberry Basil Spritz

Beer, wine, soda and water also available.

LEGEND