South Florida
Jazz Orchestra
with featured vocalist Lisanne Lyons
Saturday, October 27,
8:00 p.m. |
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Jazz at
Pinecrest Gardens presents the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, a world-class
sixteen piece Big Band featuring Vocalist Lisanne Lyons performing “The Great
American Songbook”…a repertoire that includes music of George Gershwin, Cole
Porter, Richard Rogers, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin and more. All
About Jazz has hailed them as “The band swings with pulsating
energy.” Celebrate the greatest jazz standards of the 20th century with the
South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, October 27th at 8:00 p.m. To purchase
tickets, click here!
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Pinecrest
Gardens Goes to the Dogs...
Sunday, October 28, Noon - 5:00
p.m. |
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Enjoy
a Halloween "prequel" at our 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Festival featuring a day
full of activities for everyone in the family especially your four legged
friends. Canines cavort at this all-day Pet Fair whose proceeds benefit the
Friends Forever Humane Society and Pets' Trust. There'll be local pet adoption
agencies, pet boutiques, family friendly activities, food, dog agility
demonstrations and a costume parade (human and pet) with prizes awarded in
several categories. Admission, $3 adults, $2 children 2-17 and a special $10
donation requested for Pet Costume Contest Participation.
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FIU
Jazz Series
FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble and Combo 1
Wednesday, October 10,
7:30 p.m. |
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Join
us in welcoming our newest resident company, the renowned FIU Music Department
presenting a four program Jazz Series. Kicking off this incredible new series
will be The FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble and Combo 1 in a night of high energy Latin
Jazz, jazz standards and creative compositions. It's jazz at its best
today performed by the great jazz stars of tomorrow. For tickets and information
click
here. |
Family
Friday at the Gardens
The Lorax
Friday, October 12, from 6:30
p.m. |
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Family Fridays are back and
better than ever. The fun begins with a trip to the Petting Zoo and our famous
FLASHLIGHT TOUR. What a treat for all the senses as you smell the night air,
hear the sounds of tree frogs and watch the gardens come to life during this
after dark extravaganza. You can navigate our winding paths through the lower
garden, partake in some “eats” and “treats” from our concession tables and the
night concludes in the Banyan Bowl with our featured film at 8:00 p.m. This
month's animated masterpiece is Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,
rated (G). General admission, $5 and children under 2 enter free.
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Chick-Flicks at the GardensIt's Complicated
Wednesday, October 17, 8:00
p.m. |
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Music,
martinis and a movie under the stars. Your favorite Chick Flicks have moved to
Wednesday for a mid-week diversion and to help get you over the hump! Join us
October 17th for the hilarious romantic comedy, It's Complicated. When
attending their son's college graduation, a couple rekindles the spark in their
relationship...but the complicated fact is they're divorced and he's married.
Discover how sex with your ex can really shake things up and create the most
delicious chaos. Starring Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin. Gates open
at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8:00. |
Masquerade in the Gardens
Pinecrest Gardens
Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, November 3, 7:00 p.m.
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Dine and dance under stars at historic Pinecrest Gardens’
inaugural gala on Saturday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The elegant evening will
commence at Lakeview Terrace, where VIPs, taste-makers and local celebrities
will sip signature cocktails provided by Bacardi and dine on gourmet cuisine
provided by Macy’s Catering. Entertainment will include stilt walkers, jugglers,
fire-eaters and an exclusive performance by renowned jazz diva, Debby Orta. The
evening will proceed with dancing and music in the meadow, which will be
transformed with ringside tables and dance floor. Music will be provided by the
Continental Brass Band and DJ Mike Pileggi. As the night draws to a close,
attendees will receive luxurious swag bags--no one will leave empty handed.
Tickets for the black tie optional evening are $150 per person, all-inclusive.
For reservations, call (305) 669-6990.
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Gardens
Gallery
Nature as Designer: Where Science and Nature Collide!
Miami-Dade
Public Schools |
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Miami-Dade
County Public Schools in partnership with The Gardens and Dade Art Educators
Association, Inc., present Nature as Designer: Where Science and
Nature Collide! Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of
Innovation & Accountability-Division of Life Skills invites you to the
Awards Reception to be held Thursday, October 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Approximately 200 students in grades K-12 and 15 visual art teachers will be
exhibiting their work through October 31st, 2012 at beautiful Pinecrest Gardens,
Hibiscus Room Gallery. Throughout time renowned artists have been recognized for
their outstanding work in interpreting science and nature through art. Artists
discovered the beauty and richness of nature through their thoughtful palette
selections and compositions. The work of Albert Durer, Leonardo Da Vinci,
Marianne North and Charles Darwin along with Guiseppe Arcimboldo and Edward
Weston have reflected the social, historical and aesthetic context in which
science and nature have been interpreted through design, color and expression.
Science and nature are the source of inspiration for the talented artists being
recognized during the opening ceremony. |
From the Ground Up--A Garden Re-Imagined
Two Fabulous Lectures,
October 10 & 26
Gardens Gallery, Hibiscus Room
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"Creating Tile Mosaic Art for Your
Garden"- Arts and flowers come together in this wonderful
lecture, October 10, at 10:00 a.m. in the Hibiscus Room (Gardens Gallery). Local
landscape designer and artist Sandy Roth from Sandyscapes will demonstrate the
techniques needed to create your own garden art, such as decorative pots,
birdbaths and more. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
"Palm and Tree Care for the Home
Landscape" - October 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hibiscus Room at
Pinecrest Gardens. Join us again when Gardens Horticulturist Craig Morell will
cover the tricks and tactics for keeping the trees and palms in your home
landscape in tip-top shape. Learn the basics of fertilization, pest control, and
plant selection to maintain and improve your landscape. Enjoy an hour of
informative fun complete with refreshments. Free for
all.
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Learning Made
Fun
Botanical Arts and Crafts
October 7 & 21,
2:00-3:30 |
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Children
6-10 years can learn all about plants through creative expression at each
session. October 7th and 21st from 2:00-3:30 p.m. children will partake in our
"Halloween Edition" and use plant materials to make Halloween decorations for
their own home featuring bats, black cats, ghosts and pumpkins. All of our
Botanical Arts and Crafts sessions are $5 per child which includes all their
materials. Class size is limited to 20 so register your child today at
305-669-6990. |
The CLEO Institute
Events of the
Month |
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The
CLEO Institute amplifies civic engagement on environmental issues by bringing
together scientists, educators, private and public sector leaders, and young
people.
Their mission: to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement
by developing transformative initiatives that can be scaled and replicated. This
month's events include:
Solar Energy International (SEI) Training at
Pinecrest Gardens October, 8-12 2012 – click here for full program and seminar
information.
The CLEO Youth Task Force is holding a meeting on Saturday,
October 27th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Hibiscus Room (Gardens Gallery). Local
high school and college students and community leaders are encouraged to join
the conversation as we plan for upcoming
events. |
Volunteer
Orientation
Wednesday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Gardens Gallery,
Hibiscus Room
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Even
if you haven't registered as a volunteer yet, you are cordially invited to join
us at our Volunteer Orientation and Tour Guide refresher course on Wednesday,
October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Learn about all the volunteer opportunities at the
Gardens, learn about what it means to be a Pinecrest Gardens Volunteer, meet the
Pinecrest Gardens Staff, some of the Gardens' very special friends and learn
more about what you can do to help our Gardens grow. Applications for interested
parties will be available at the event or click here to download an application from our
website. |
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
Pinecrest Gardens' Farmers Market, every Sunday. Each week we will be joined by
more local fresh produce growers as we head into November when the full-blown
Farmers Market will be back in full swing. The market is open from 9:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. and admission is Free. While you are there, enjoy the purchases you
have made at one of our many picnic areas in the Gardens, or overlooking the
magnificent view on Lakeview Terrace.
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Food Truck Invasion at the
Gardens
Select
Saturdays 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
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Indulge your appetite for Food Truck Fare
on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. located in the Gardens Parking Lot.
You can choose from many of South Florida's very best food trucks, serving up
seafood, stir fry, burgers, Italian and Latin menus, desserts and more. Parking
and entry to the food truck event is free and we recommend enjoying your meals
inside Pinecrest Gardens at one of our four shaded picnic table areas. This
takes the notion of meals on wheels to a whole new level. |
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