Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Pinecrest Gardens - Let the Fall Activities Begin...

September Events are in Full Bloom!Jazz Subscriptions; Gardens Gallery Exhibit & Art Opening; Lectures; Children's Art Workshop; International Day of Peace; Farmers Market
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens 2012-13
Subscription Series Tickets Now on Sale
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Select your seats on-line today for the Gardens’ signature performing arts series; Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens beginning next month. Our line-up of national and international jazz artists this year will include Big Band, Electro-Funk Fusion, Latin Jazz, Bebop and Swing, Brazilian/Caribbean, Straight Ahead Jazz and Salsa. Seven sensational shows at a 25% discount for full season subscribers; $140 for premium seating (rows A-F) or $105 (rows G-M) for standard seating. Click here for the full season line-up.
From the Ground Up...A Garden Re-ImaginedTwo Fabulous Workshops This Month
Gardens Gallery, Hibiscus Room
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Organic Gardening Techniques
Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.
From fragrant fresh flowers, to tasty restorative herbs, to juicy fresh fruit and delicious vegetables--when you grow your own its true organic! Join us when Horticulturist Craig Morell shows you a range of gardening methods to help you turn your dream organic garden into reality and keep it growing all year long. Tree Trimming Primer
Thursday September 27, 6:30 p.m.

Tree trimming is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also to encourage the growth of strong, healthy trees. Horticulturist Craig Morell will again, take you on a journey touching upon topics that include; the best time to trim, basic pruning techniques and tree trimming safety. Tree care is a whole lot less daunting when you have the basics under your belt. Both lectures this month are in the Hibiscus Room and are free for all.
The Gardens Gallery Presents Sarah Michelle Rupert, “In the Air//On the Screen”
September 7 - October 7
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Sarah Michelle Rupert is a visual artist living and working in South Florida. Using photography, video, collage, drawing and design, her work revolves around consumer-driven mass-communication and television culture in contemporary experience. Sarah’s work has recently appeared in exhibitions at Locust Projects and David Castillo Gallery in Miami, The GalleryBar in New York City, and at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. She received an M.A. in Visual Arts Administration from New York University and a B.F.A. in Photography from the University of Florida. Opening reception is Friday, September 7th 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information visit www.sarahmichellerupert.com
Children's Animation Expression Workshop
Sunday, September 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Visual artist Sarah Michelle Rupert will lead a children's workshop in Stop-Motion Animation at the Gardens Gallery on Sunday, September 30th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Groups will create short films with stories about activities in the Gardens from experiences at the petting zoo to feeding the fish. The workshop is open to children ages 5-14 and will involve use of scissors and glue. Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Price is $20 and includes a take-home DVD! Any questions please contact the artist by email at: sarahmichellerupert@gmail.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras.
International Day of Peace
Friday, September 21, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Celebrate and commemorate Peace Day at the Gardens when students from Pinecrest Public Schools perform a concert of music, theater, dance, and drum circles. Also featured on the Banyan Bowl stage will be an extraordinary program of mixed-ability dancing featuring the Karen Peterson Dancers. There will be crafters and other vendors, activities for the whole family and a special peace-art exhibit in the Gardens Gallery presented by award-winning artist Phil Fung. Admission is Free.
PV101: Solar Electric Design and Installation
October 8-12, 2012
Historical Entrance at Pinecrest Gardens
Solar Energy International will offer a comprehensive five-day workshop on the fundamentals of solar electric. The goal of the PV101 Workshop is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems. Since 1991, Solar Energy International has taught more than 20,000 alumni in renewable energy technologies. Tuition for this five-day event is $995. Register online at www.solarenergy.org or call to register at 970-963-8855.
Farmers Market: Fresh Produce & More
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Enjoy the fresh air while selecting your fresh produce, spices, home-baked breads, hand-made pastas, organic products and much more at the Pinecrest Gardens' Farmers' Market, every Sunday. Taste the amazing produce of local farmers. Enjoy cooking demonstrations. Enjoy fresh baked goods by artisan bakers. While visiting the market take a small detour and experience a magnificent stroll through the Gardens, a picnic and some family-fun.

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