Sunflower Music Series:

July 14: FiveEight (three-piece rock band)
August 25: Grogus (Latin jazz, salsa, Afro-Caribbean jazz and reggae)

For the 9th annual Sunflower Music Series three well-known Athens bands will play outdoors in the new Flower Garden from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (inside in wet weather). Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $5 for children ages 6 – 12. Season tickets for all three shows are also available. Ticket prices include beverages and light snacks. Please feel free to bring a blanket and picnic, lawn chairs, however, are not allowed. Call 706-542-1244 for more information or tickets.

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Classic City Band Concert
Sunday, July 5
3:00 pm
Visitor Center & Conservatory
Free admission

What better way to celebrate this summer holiday weekend than with a concert in a garden? With lively music, free parking, and chairs inside our air-conditioned Conservatory, this is the concert you will want to attend this weekend.

Family Day: Colors of Summer
Saturday, July 18 -- 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Visitor Center, Great Room
Admission is free

Join the Georgia Museum of Art at the Botanical Garden to create beautiful collages inspired by the colors, shapes and textures of nature. Families will use photographs from the garden and an assortment of colorful paper to assemble their own works of art. The Georgia Museum of Art Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota, YellowBook USA and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.

Co-Sponsored with Georgia Museum of Art.
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Twilight Toasts in the Garden
Thursday, July 23, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Visitor Center & Conservatory
$10 Friends members/ $15 non-members

What a combination: a warm summer evening in the Garden, live music that suits the weather, light hors d’oeuvres, and new wines to sample. Our horticultural segment will be information about Plant a Row for the Hungry, a small idea that has grown into a nationwide movement where community groups and backyard gardeners help their neighbors. Wine tasting by The Healthy Gourmet in Athens. Light hors d’oeuvres by Trumps Catering. Live music by Geoffrey Garland, a very talented classical guitarist. Come join the many that have found out that this eclectic after-work event is the place to gather, relax and enjoy the Garden.

Presented by Athens First Bank & Trust and Athens Area Health Plan Select in cooperation with FRIENDS of the Garden, Athens Nursery Growers Association, The Healthy Gourmet and Trumps Catering.

The Athens Brass Choir returns to the State Botanical Garden Conservatory with "All-American Brass", a concert of American music including Copland fanfares, Sousa marches, music from the movies, and more. Come join the Athens Brass Choir’s celebration of the diversity of our nation's musical heritage.

Friends Flea Market
Saturday, August 22 -- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Visitor Center & Conservatory
Admission is Free

Come to the Garden to find an assortment of treasures: garden décor and tools, linens, jewelry, books, furniture, toys and more! Call 706-542-6138 for more information or to donate items to help support the Garden.