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Festival of Fountains May 9–September 29

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On View May 9–September 29

See summer’s every hue as fountains dance, gardens shine, and spirits soar during our vibrant Festival of Fountains. From our colorful Illuminated Fountain Performances (including some nights when you pick the performance!) … to lively family programming … to good-as-gold horticultural displays, a splashy summer awaits you … day and night.

Let our colors wash over you.

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Beyond the SeasonEnjoy our new approach to Summer Seasonal Highlights with pages dedicated to the very best of each month of Festival of Fountains. Every month brings new experiences, new fun, new horticultural highlights, and new ways to get swept up in summer’s many colors.

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More Shows,Countless Colors

Take a Classic Rock Road Trip, feel the beat of Bailando: Latin Rhythms, enjoy Straight Up Country, and much more, all in our beautiful Main Fountain Garden. Our daily fountain performances (with more than ever before!), new evening Illuminated Fountain Performances, and special Festive Friday theme nights with a variety of activities throughout the Gardens for guests of all ages, bring a world of fun to Longwood.

In addition to our Main Fountain Garden, don’t miss our Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains.

Open Air Theatre shows run daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm.

Please note: Shows do not run on days when there are rehearsals, stage setups, or performances.

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Fountain performances free with Gardens Admission. Timed Admission Ticket or Member reservation required. Sell out likely. Check longwoodgardens.org for performance details, real-time ticket availability, and reservation availability prior to your visit.

Lawn and bench seating is available throughout the Main Fountain Garden. Please note: there are no 7:15 or 8:15 pm fountain performances on May–August Fireworks & Fountains Show dates, and no 6:15, 7:15, or 8:15 fountain performances on September Fireworks & Fountains Show dates.

Main Fountain Garden Performance Schedule

May 9–August 31 September 1–October 27

Gardens Hours Sundays–Wednesdays: 9 am–6 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays: 9 am–10 pm

Please note: We will be closed Saturday, June 1 to everyone except Wine & Jazz Festival ticketholders. The Gardens will close at 6 pm on Thursday, July 4.

Sundays–Wednesdays: 9 am–6 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays: 9 am–9 pm

Daily 12-minute narrated Fountains Then and Now

11:15 am and 3:15 pm 11:15 am and 3:15 pm

Daily 12-minute Classical, Jazz, and Hits of Today

1:15 and 5:15 pm 1:15 and 5:15 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays: 5-minute Fountain Refresher set to music

NEW 6:15 pm and 8:15 pm

NEW 6:15 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays:12-minute narrated Fountains Then and Now

7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays: Illuminated Fountain Performance

9:15 pm 8:15 pm

Timed Member Reservations

Required if arriving after 3 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Chairs and Blankets May be placed in the Main Fountain Garden performance viewing area Thursdays–Saturdays starting at 5 pm

May be placed in the Main Fountain Garden performance viewing area Thursdays–Saturdays starting at 4 pm

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Dream in Color

See the night sky in a new light with our six captivating Fireworks & Fountains Shows.

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*Members, see the back cover of this brochure for your Fireworks & Fountains Shows discount code. A special ticket is required to experience Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Ticketing fees apply. Phone orders incur a convenience fee. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Shows will proceed in rain. Tickets are limited and sell out is likely. For non-Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders, last admission is at 4:30 pm and Gardens close at 6 pm on the dates of Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Blankets are not permitted. Chairs are permitted in the Gardens starting at noon.

Tickets On Sale NowPurchase in advance:longwoodgardens.org

Lawn: Ages 19 & over: $45 Members ages 19 & over: $41* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members ages 19 & over: $37*

Ages 18 & under: $25 Members ages 18 & under: $23* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members ages 18 & under: $21*

Reserved Seating: No need to bring your chair or wait in line. Reserved seating allows you to select your seat, then arrive to your chair placed and waiting for you.

All ages: $53 Members all ages: $48* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members all ages: $43*

To Philly, With Love May 26, 9:15 pmCome Rock Around the Clock, do The Twist, and Raise Your Glass along to songs inspired by and performed by artists with strong ties to Oh, What a Beautiful City—our beloved Philadelphia.

Star Spangled Spectacular July 3, 9:15 pmWell-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America, featuring such songs as The Olympic Fanfare, The Winds of War, The Stars & Stripes, and more.

The Piano MenJuly 20, 9:15 pmFrom Tiny Dancer to Uptown Girl, our fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John.

Swan LakeAugust 10, 9:15 pmTchaikovsky’s beloved ballet takes new flight in our graceful rendition of this poignant story of metamorphosis, romance, and tragedy.

Night at the Movies IISeptember 1, 8:15 pmYou loved Night at the Movies … now get ready for the sequel featuring a whole new lineup of silver screen hits from The Greatest Showman, Footloose, Slumdog Millionaire, and more.

Queens of Soul September 28, 8:15 pmAin’t No Mountain High Enough to keep us from celebrating legends like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and more in this incredible, soul-stirring tribute.

Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Dine Before the Show

Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders can enjoy the following dining options:

Extended Beer Garden Hours Enjoy savory pub fare and Victory Brewing Company’s wheat ales brewed with ingredients from our Gardens.

12–9 pm (May–August shows) 12–8 pm (September shows)

Before the show, enjoy live music in the Beer Garden until 9 pm (May–August) and 8 pm (September).

Other Dining Experiences Enjoy dining options at The Terrace and additional Gardens concessions. See hours and details at longwoodgardens.org. Reservations are required at 1906.

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Dine alfresco with family and friends in our Beer Garden with Victory Brewing Company brews on tap, tasty pub fare, and live music to set the tone. Victory’s seasonal wheat ales brewed with fresh grapefruit, strawberry, peach, and nectarine infusions from our Gardens, tapped throughout the season, provide a smooth finish.

Beer Garden HoursEvery Thursday–Saturday May 9–August 31 4–9 pm Live music from 6–9 pm

September 5–October 26 4–8 pm Live music from 5–8 pm

Free with Gardens Admission or Member reservation. Beer Garden hours are weather permitting.

Meet the Brewer August 16, 6–7 pm

Sip along as you meet the experts from Victory Brewing Company and Longwood, learn about the brewing process, and discover what ingredients were grown in our Gardens to craft our signature brews. Our Meet the Brewer event is part of our Festive Friday: Brews & Bands event, rounded out with live music and our Rockin’ the Red, White, and Blue Illuminated Fountain Performance. Turn to page 14 of this brochure to learn more.

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Dining HoursThe Café May 9–August 31 Sunday–Wednesday, 10 am–5 pm Thursday–Saturday, 10 am–9 pm

September 1–October 27 Sunday–Wednesday, 10 am–5 pm Thursday–Saturday, 10 am–8 pm

1906 May 9–August 31 Sunday–Wednesday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm Thursday–Saturday, 11:30 am–7:30 pm

September 1–October 27 Sunday–Wednesday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm Thursday–Saturday, 11:30 am–6:30 pm

Marc SilverBluegrass May 9, 10, 11, 25 July 3*, 5, 6 August 16, 22, 23, 24 September 7, 26

Musette ProjectGypsy Jazz and French Swing May 16, 17, 18 July 11, 12, 13

Ensemble NovoBrazilian/Tropical Chill May 30 October 3

Stevie and the BluescastersBlues June 27, 28, 29 August 30, 31

Fish HarmonicsAmerican Roots August 8

the [mma] project Eclectic Acoustic June 8 July 20* August 17 September 1*, 14

Bob Beach DuoBlues June 7 July 25, 26, 27

*Available only to Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders.

Plenty PepperCaribbean Steel Pan June 14, 21, 22 August 1, 2, 3 September 6

Conjunto PhiladelphiaTraditional Cuban Son, Cha, Cha, Cha, Bolero June 13, 15 August 9, 10* September 13, 27, 28* October 10

Poor Man’s GambitTraditional Celtic May 23, 24, 26* June 6 July 18, 19 August 15, 29 September 5 October 17

Polkadelphia Polka New and Old September 12, 20, 21 October 11, 12, 24, 25, 26

Acoustic TurnpikeProgressive bluegrass June 20 September 19 October 5

View our complete music schedule at longwoodgardens.org/beer-garden-lineup.

Live Music Lineup

May at Longwood is a time of fresh air and fresh adventures. Kick off summer with the return of our Main Fountain Garden, a flower-filled Mother’s Day Weekend, and this year’s long-awaited opening of our breathtaking Waterlily Display and colorful Student Exhibition Garden. The month of May also features our very first Festive Friday theme night!

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Our Fountains Frolic Enjoy more fountain shows than ever before—complete with new Illuminated Fountain Performances—beginning May 9. Turn to page 2 of this brochure to learn more.

Festive Friday: Art in the GardensMay 17, 5–10 pm

Get inspired as you stroll the Main Fountain Garden and watch plein air artists at work (5–8 pm). Sweeten the evening with an Éclat Chocolate tasting in The GardenShop (6–8 pm). Enjoy themed organ demonstrations (5:45 and 6:45 pm) and fountain performances (6:15 and 8:15 pm). Learn about the Main Fountain Garden and Conservatory with free Spotlight Talks (5:30 and 6:30 pm) and a narrated fountain performance (7:15 pm). Climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a bird’s eye view (6–8 pm). Conclude your evening with our Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm).

Additional offerings include: 6–8 pm: Busker-style entertainment in the Pumphouse Plaza 6–9 pm: Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 7:15 pm: Behind the Scenes: Under the Fountains tour (special ticket required)

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a full list of Art in the Gardens activities.

And the Winner Is… Audience Choice: Fountain PerformanceMay 24

You decide our Illuminated Fountain Performance! Vote for your preferred show when you arrive beginning at noon and then find out the winner at showtime (9:15 pm).

Mother’s Day Weekend May 9–May 12

Join us for Mother’s Day Weekend! Gather the family for a spectacular evening fountain performance Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 when the Gardens are open until 10 pm, or enjoy a Sunday, May 12 stroll when the Gardens are open until 6 pm. Free timed Member reservations are required after 3 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; no timed Member reservations are required on Sunday.

Dahlia Delights May 11, 9 am–3 pm

Get a head start on late summer blooms and take a beautiful dahlia home with you when The Greater Philadelphia Society sponsors its annual Dahlia Society Tuber Sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9 am to 3 pm at our Visitor Center. Members of the Society donate tubers from their previous year’s crop and will be on hand to provide selection, planting, and growing advice.

Elevating Our Outdoor Gardens

At the helm of innovative thinking and implementation across our outdoor gardens is our Director of Outdoor Landscapes Andrea Brunsendorf. Brunsendorf came to Longwood in March 2018 from The Honorable Society of the Inner Temple in London; previously served as a gardener at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London; and has studied and trained at gardens across the globe, including South Africa, Germany, France, Botswana, Jerusalem, and the US … including a stint as an international ornamental horticultural trainee at Longwood.

Since her arrival, Brunsendorf and her team have worked to elevate our outdoor gardens, lending her imaginative, far-reaching perspective to their approach and design. Brunsendorf’s initial work has included the recent addition of a container display at the Main Fountain Garden’s Rectangular Basin to complement the infrastructure of the fountains and serve as a visual bridge between the Main Fountain Garden and adjacent Hillside Garden. Among many other efforts in the works, Brunsendorf and her team have also started work on introducing a multi-layered border and new ornamental features in the Idea Garden … an approach that will come to beautiful fruition in the coming seasons.

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Special Program Highlights

Horticulture Highlights

Waterlily Wonders

Tucked into a protected courtyard, our stunning Waterlily Display is the farthest thing from a wallflower. Our beautiful display of more than 100 types of day- and night-blooming hardy and tropical waterlilies from around the world opens for the season on Saturday, May 25.

Learn more about our Waterlily Display (and start one of your own!) with our free online Everything About Aquatics class. Led by Senior Horticulturist Tim Jennings, the course delves into how we care for our collection and how to create and care for your own aquatic garden. Registration opens May 9 at longwoodgardens.org/everything-about-aquatics.

Want even more waterlilies? Join us for our Wonders of the Waterlilies talks on select mornings and evenings in July, August, and September. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org.

Festive Friday: Wish Upon a StarJune 14, 5:30–10 pm

Find family fun around every corner, from the top of our Chimes Tower (6–8 pm) to our three treehouses and two children’s gardens! Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the Main Fountain Garden, enjoy organ demonstrations (5:45 and 6:45 pm) and fountain performances set to the music of animated films (6:15 and 8:15 pm). Learn about the Main Fountain Garden and Conservatory with free Spotlight Talks (5:30 and 6:30 pm) and a narrated fountain performance (7:15 pm). Savor special concessions and round out this magical evening with our Be Our Guest Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm). Children are welcome to dress in costumes from their favorite films. We simply request no masks or offensive costumes.

Additional offerings include: 6–8 pm: Busker-style entertainment in the Pumphouse Plaza 6–9 pm: Live Music in the Beer Garden: Plenty Pepper 7:15 pm: Behind the Scenes: Under the Fountains tour (special ticket required)

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a full list of Wish Upon a Star activities.

And the Winner Is… Audience Choice: Fountain PerformanceJune 21


Hey, June. Summer is in full swing here in our Gardens, with vibrant colors awash in our Rose Garden and Peony Garden, and a Festive Friday perfect for families. June is to the tune of family fun, dazzling horticulture, our renowned 2019 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition … and much more.

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Rosy Outlook June 8, 1–6 pm

Take in an impressive display of roses, on view for just one afternoon, at our Rose Show on Saturday, June 8 from 1–6 pm. Hosted by the Del-Chester Rose Society, this competitive show (free with Gardens Admission) is located in the Terra Cotta room on the lower level of the Terrace Restaurant. After the show, follow your nose to our fragrant Rose Garden, which showcases the planting arrangements and architectural elements typical of the early 20th century, and our fragrant Rose Arbor covered with pink roses.

Garden Chat: Petals and Spirals June 11 6–7:30 pm

Gardens Premium Members can chat with Outdoor Landscape Manager Troy Sellers and Horticulturist Seth Strickland while exploring the wistful Rose Garden and fanciful Topiary Garden. Sellers and Strickland will share the history of these popular gardens, as well as planting designs, growing tips, and more.

Free for Gardens Premium Members. Advance registration required; space is limited.

New Fountain Performances this Month

Dance along to energetic Latin beats with Bailando: Latin Rhythms (June 15); take a Classic Rock Road Trip to the tunes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Cochrane, and more (June 28); and join in as Songs You Know By Heart encourages a fun group sing-along experience (June 29). See the complete fountain performance schedule at longwoodgardens.org/illuminated.

International Organ Competition:Pedals and Petals June 18–22

Hailing from New Zealand to New York, this month we welcome 10 of the brightest young stars of the organ world to compete amid the beauty of our Gardens during the 2019 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Held every three years, the competition consists of preliminary rounds on June 18 and 19, followed by a final round on June 22. A distinguished panel of experts will judge the competition as competitors play the 10,010-pipe The Longwood Organ, one of the world’s largest concert organs that has been restored to its original 1930 condition and incorporates today’s most innovative technology. Tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.

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Summer Calendar

May7 Family Story Time

10 & 10:45 am

Festival of Fountains On View Now–September 29

Painting with Natural Dyes (morning) 9 am–12 pm*

Painting with Natural Dyes (afternoon) 1:30–4:30 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 6–9 pm

10 Meadow Bluebird Walk 10:30–11:30 am

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11 Dahlia Society Tuber Sale 9 am–3 pm Location: Visitor Center While supplies last

Mother’s Day Weekend Music in the Conservatory Guitar Duo, 12–3 pm Flute and Violin Duo, 4–6 pm

Inside the Hive 9 am–12 pm*


Mother’s Day Weekend Music in the Conservatory Guitar Duo, 12–3 pm Flute and Violin Duo, 4–6 pm

13 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

14 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Tips for Turf Diagnosis: Insect and Disease Management 1–4 pm*

Application Deadline Professional Horticulture Program**

Pest Identification 9 am–12 pm*

16 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 6–9 pm


Festive Friday: Art in the Gardens 5–10 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 6–9 pm

18 Plants for Pollinators 9 am–12 pm*

Member Orientation 9:30 & 11 am***


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Behind the Scenes Tour: Main Fountain GardenExperience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out in this tour traveling from above ground to the vast tunnel system below.

Select dates at 1:15 and 3:15 pm $20 Non-Members/$18 Members

Please note: This ticket does not include Gardens Admission.

Spotlight Talks Come discover more about Longwood during engaging 30-minute Spotlight Talks. Explore different facets of our history and gardens on select days with one of our expert staff.

Select dates at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.

Free with Gardens Admission. Check for the location of the talks in the Visitor Center on the day of your visit.

Garden Story Tour Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Learn about their design and heritage and how we strive to continue our founder’s legacy of excellence.

Select dates at 2 pm.

Free with Gardens Admission. Check for the location of the talks in the Visitor Center on the day of your visit.

From Fossils to Field Work: Preserving Plants 8 am–12 pm*

Carillon Performance: Lisa Lonie 2 pm


22 Forest Ecology Walk 10:30–11:30 am

23 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Poor Man’s Gambit 6–9 pm

Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit On View Now–September 29 Location: Visitor Center

Meadow Bluebird Walk 10:30–11:30 am

Audience Choice: Fountain Performance 9:15 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Poor Man’s Gambit 6–9 pm

Waterlily Display Now On View

Beginner Bird Hike 9–10:30 am


26 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Poor Man’s Gambit 6–9 pm****

Fireworks & Fountains Show: To Philly, With Love 9:15 pm1



30 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Ensemble Novo 6–9 pm

31 Live Music in the Beer Garden: TBD 6–9 pm

Wine & Jazz All Stars 7:30 pm1

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Rose Arbor Expected to Be In Bloom

Wine & Jazz Festival 2–10 pm1 Gardens closed all day to non-ticketholders

3 Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm


5 The Heritage of Seeds: Growing Historically Important Crops 9 am–4 pm*

Underutilized Herbaceous Plants 3-part class June 5, 12, 19 5–7 pm*

6 All-Purpose Annuals (Part One) 3-part class June 6, 13, 20 6–8 pm*


Member Appreciation Day 9 am–10 pm


The Savoy Company Presents: The Yeomen of the Guard 8:30 pm2

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Bob Beach Duo 6–9 pm


Member Orientation 9:30 am***

Wattle this Way 1–4 pm*

Rose Show 1–6 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: the [mma] project 6–9 pm

The Savoy Company Presents: The Yeomen of the Guard 8:30 pm2

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9 Carillon Performance: Janet Tebbel 2 pm


Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm

11 Garden Chat: Petals and Spirals 6–7:30 pm3

12 Meadow Ecology Walk 10:30–11:30 am

BalletX 7:30 pm1

13 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 6–9 pm


Festive Friday: Wish Upon a Star 5:30–10 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Plenty Pepper 6–9 pm

15 A Day of Bonsai with Marco Invernizzi 9:30 am–4 pm*

MeadowGardenWildflowerWalk 10:30 am–12 pm

Build a Wave Hill Chair 1–4 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 6–9 pm

16 MeadowGardenWildflowerWalk 10:30 am–12 pm

Seven Things I Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass 7:30 pm1

17 Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm

18 International Organ Competition Preliminary Round 2 & 7 pm1

19 International Organ Competition Preliminary Round 2 & 7 pm1

20 Organ Crawl: Philadelphia 8:45 am–6 pm1

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Acoustic Turnpike 6–9 pm

21 Organ Crawl: Atlantic City 8 am–5:30 pm1


Audience Choice: Fountain Performance 9:15 pm


22 Beginner Bird Hike 9–10:30 am



International Organ Competition Final Round 12 & 6 pm1


Leslie Odom, Jr. 7:30 pm1

24 Digital Garden Photography Basic I Online Course*

Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Summer Camp: Make a Splash June 24–28 9 am–4 pm4


25 Dive into Green Careers & Get WET! Teacher Professional Development 9 am–3 pm4

26 The Wild World of Water Teacher Professional Development 9 am–3 pm4

27 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Stevie and the Bluescasters 6–9 pm



A Beginner’s Approach to Garden Photography 1–6 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Stevie and the Bluescasters 6–9 pm

30 Carillon Performance: Alex Johnson 2 pm

Rosanne Cash and Band— She Remembers Everything 7:30 pm1

July1 Student Exhibition Garden Talk

12:30–1 pm

2 The Philadelphia Orchestra 7:30 pm1

3 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver**** 6–9 pm

Fireworks & Fountains Show: Star Spangled Spectacular 9:15 pm1

5 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 6–9 pm



8 Annuals, Perennials, and Vines Online Course*

Summer Camp: Time Travelers July 8–12 9 am–4 pm4



11 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 6–9 pm

12 Festive Friday: A Night in Paris 5:30–10 pm


Wonders of the Waterlilies 6:30–7 pm


Member Orientation 9:30 am***



14 Carillon Performance: Liesbeth Janssens 2 pm

Members-only Evening 6–10 pm Performance by Love Canon at 7:30 in the Orchard and Main Fountain Garden performances at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and 9:15 pm

15 Introduction to Botanical Illustration 6-part class July 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19 9 am–12 pm*

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard July 15–19 9 am–4 pm4

An Evening of Botanical Illustration 6-part class July 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19 5:30–8:30 pm*


Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am


19 Audience Choice: Fountain Performance 9:15 pm


20 Meadow Garden WildflowerWalk 10:30 am–12 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: the [mma] project 6–9 pm****

Fireworks & Fountains Show: The Piano Men 9:15 pm1


22 Summer Camp: Into the Woods July 22–26 9 am–4 pm4





25 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Bob Beach Duo 6–9 pm

The Brandywiners, Ltd. Presents: The Producers 8 pm5





Meadow Garden WildflowerWalk 10:30 am–12 pm




Carillon Performance: Dick Van Dijk 2 pm

29 Summer Camp: Get Growing July 29–August 2 9 am–4 pm4




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August1 School Gardening Contained

and Unleashed Teacher Professional Development 9 am–4 pm4



2 Live Music in the Beer

Garden: Plenty Pepper 6–9 pm



3 Spotted Lantern Fly:

What You Need to Know 9–11 am*


What’s Bugging You in Your Garden? 1–4 pm*



4 Carillon Performance: Jesse Ratcliffe 2 pm

Registration Open K–12 On-Site Programs, Virtual Field Trips for 2019–20 school year, and Fall Scout Programs


6 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am

Perennials 6-part class August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17 6:30–8:30 pm*

8 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Fish Harmonics 6–9 pm

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Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 6–9 pm****

Fireworks & Fountains Show: Swan Lake 9:15 pm1

Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Member Pre-Sale: 2019–2020 Performance Series Sale begins at 9 am



Public Sale: 2019–2020 Performance Series Sale begins at 9 am

15 Summer Flowering Bulbs 3-part class August 15, 22, 29 5–7 pm*


16 Festive Friday: Brews & Bands 5:30–10 pm



17 Member Orientation 9:30 am***



Kennett Symphony 7:30 pm6

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The Traveling Tomato and Other Versatile Veggies 1–4 pm*

Carillon Performance: Daniel Kehoe 2 pm








Members-only Evening 6–10 pm Performance by Mister G at 7:30 in the Orchard and Main Fountain Garden performances at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and 9:15 pm







Live Music in the Beer Garden: Stevie and the Bluescasters 6–9 pm

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September1 Live Music in the Beer

Garden: the [mma] project**** 5–8 pm

Fireworks & Fountains Show: Night at the Movies II 8:15 pm1


Jesse & Joy 7:30 pm1

5 Edible Plants 6-part class September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10 5–7 pm*



Pastels in Plein Air 4-part class September 6, 13, 20, 27 1–4 pm*

Festive Friday: Hooray for Hollywood 5:30–9 pm




8 Carillon Performance: Doug Gefvert 2 pm


10 WeedIdentification 9 am–12 pm*

Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am


Tips for Turf Diagnosis: Insect and Disease Management 1–4 pm*

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Photo Op! 5:30–10 pm*

12 Landscape Design II 10-part class September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 6:30–8:30 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 5–8 pm

13 Meandering through the Meadows of the Brandywine 8 am–5 pm*

Basic Floral Design I 3-part class September 13, 20, 27 9 am–4 pm*


14 Member Orientation 9:30 & 11 am***


Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania Flower Show 1–9 pm



Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania Flower Show 9 am–6 pm

16 An Evening of Botanical Illustration 9-part class September 16, 23 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18 6–8:30 pm*



18 Meadow Ecology Walk 10:30–11:30 am

Aquatic Plants 3-part class September 18, 25 October 2 6:30–8:30 pm*

19 Waterlilies in Oil Pastels 8:30–11:30 am*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Acoustic Turnpike 5–8 pm





Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show 1–9 pm

Meet Us in the Meadow



Get on the “A List:” Hollywood Inspired Event Workshop 9 am–4 pm*

Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show 9 am–6 pm

Carillon Performance: John Widmann 2 pm

Members-only Evening 6–10 pm Performance by Gina Chavez at 7:30 in the Orchard and Main Fountain Garden performances at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and 9:15 pm





27 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 5–8 pm




Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 5–8 pm****

Fireworks & Fountains Show: Queens of Soul 8:15 pm4

See details for all Festive Fridays at longwoodgardens.org.

See details for all birding programs, walks, talks, and Family Story Time on longwoodgardens.org.

Beer Garden events are free with Timed Admission Ticket or Member reservation.

Please note, all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.

Fireworks &Fountains Show

Horticulture

Performance

Family Fun

Education

Beer Garden Event

Members-only

1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.1000.

2 Special ticket required: savoy.org

3 Free for Gardens Premium Members. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org.

4 To register: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5377.

5 Special ticket required: brandywiners.org

6 Special ticket required: kennettsymphony.org or 610.444.6363.

* Advanced registration & fee required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll or 610.388.5454. For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities, visit us online.

** To apply: longwoodgardens.org/education

*** Advanced registration required: longwoodgardens.org/member-orientation or 610.388.1000.

**** Available only to Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders.

Festive Friday

Festive Friday: A Night in ParisJuly 12, 5:30–10 pm

Say “oui!” as we transport you to a starry night in Paris in the beauty of our Gardens. Relax in the Main Fountain Garden, take in a breathtaking view from the top of our Chimes Tower (6–8 pm), step inside a Monet painting with our Wonders of the Waterlilies talk (6:30 pm), and sway to themed organ demonstrations (5:45 and 6:45 pm) and fountain performances (6:15 and 8:15 pm). Themed concessions sweeten the evening, as does an Éclat Chocolate tasting in The GardenShop (6–8 pm) and our elegant Monet’s Garden Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm).

Additional offerings include: 6–8 pm: Busker-style entertainment in the Pumphouse Plaza 6–9 pm: Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 7:15 pm: Behind the Scenes: Under the Fountains tour (special ticket required)

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a full list of A Night in Paris activities.

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It’s go time. The long, lazy days of summer are upon us … which means even more time for new discoveries, especially with our nighttime offerings and Festive Friday event. Cool off with new fountain shows and find respite in gardens that not only provide shade from the summer sun, but invigorate the summer soul.

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Pay tribute to our beloved Philadelphia with To Philly, With Love (July 5) and boogie down with Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and more legends with Straight Up Country (July 6). See the complete fountain performance schedule at longwoodgardens.org/illuminated.

Keep Your Cool

While the season heats up at Longwood, keep cool in a number of shaded, tucked-away spaces that provide a beautiful respite from the summer sun. One such place for rest and relaxation is among the towering trees of Peirce’s Park, a woodland stretch dotted with benches that leads you to the peaceful Sylvan Fountain. A huge stand of Aesculus parviflora (bottlebrush buckeye) behind the fountain blooms with candelabra-like inflorescences in July. Look carefully and you’ll find a narrow mulch path through the grove, where you can stand within a shaded bubble of blooms and hear the splashing of the fountain jets.

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Annuals, Perennials, and Vines—Online

6-week online course Opens July 8

Expand your plant knowledge at the times most convenient for you. Learn key identifying characteristics of a variety of plants and how best to use them in the landscape, adding a burst of color and exciting textures and blooms. Register at longwoodgardens.org/enroll.

And the Winner Is… Audience Choice: Fountain PerformanceAugust 9


Festive Friday: Brews & BandsAugust 16, 5:30–10 pm

Meet the experts from Victory Brewing Company, learn about the brewing process, and discover which ingredients were grown in our Gardens to craft our signature brews (6–7 pm) … a perfect accompaniment to the evening’s themed organ demonstrations (5:45 and 6:45 pm), fountain performances (6:15 and 8:15 pm), special concessions including Victory beer flights, and our Rockin’ the Red, White, and Blue Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm).

Additional offerings include: 6–8 pm: Busker-style entertainment in the Pumphouse Plaza 6–9 pm: Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 7:15 pm: Behind the Scenes: Under the Fountains tour (special ticket required)

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a full list of Brews & Bands activities.

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With August comes an awakening … the start of the school year is looming, making this month a fantastic time to soak up time with family. From exploring our three treehouses (the perfect places to take in a bird’s-eye view) to splashing in our Indoor Children’s Garden and outdoor Children’s Corner (the perfect places for interactive play), August is the time for true blue fun.

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Tickets On Sale: 2019–2020 Performance Series

Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Member Pre-sale:Monday, August 12 & Tuesday, August 13Sale begins at 9 am

Public Sale:Wednesday, August 14Sale begins at 9 am

Take a Hike

From shaded woodland paths to sunny wildflower-lined trails, our Gardens provide perfect spots for relaxed strolls as well as more energetic treks. Spanning 86 acres and three miles of walking and hiking trails, the Meadow Garden is not only a fantastic place for a walk … it’s also a shining example of best practices in ecological garden design. While it’s stunning year-round, the Meadow Garden and its native wildflowers awash in its layered terrain of fields to wetlands are breathtaking this month. Take in the view from the fully accessible, partially shaded Meadow Boardwalk; the serene Meadow Valley Walk past an old quarry and spring house; the East Meadow Hike to Hawk Point, an ideal vista for bird viewing; and the all-encompassing Outer Meadow Hike that winds along the outer edges of the Meadow Garden with panoramic views and quiet corners for contemplation.

Explore the Meadow Garden and examine its natural lands during Meet Us in the Meadow on September 21. Learn more on page 17 of this brochure.

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New Fountain Performance this Month

From Crocodile Rock to Uptown Girl, our fountains sway to the iconic sounds of Billy Joel and Elton John with The Piano Men (August 15). See the complete fountain performance schedule at longwoodgardens.org/illuminated.

The Traveling Tomato and Other Versatile VeggiesAugust 18, 1–4 pm

Join Epic Tomatoes author and vegetable gardening expert Craig LeHoullier as he shares tips for growing the best vegetables in straw bales to nursery pots. Enjoy a fun taste test of some of LeHoullier’s favorite dwarf tomato creations. Register at longwoodgardens.org/enroll.

Festive Friday: Hooray for HollywoodSeptember 6, 5:30–9 pm

Hip, hip, hooray … for Hollywood! Celebrate the magic of movies with special concessions, themed organ demonstrations (5:45 and 6:45 pm), a themed fountain performance (6:15 pm), live music, and more. Enjoy movie music favorites from Footloose, The Greatest Showman, and more with our new Night at the Movies II Illuminated Fountain Performance (8:15 pm). All guests are welcome to attend, but our Members will enjoy a 20% discount in The GardenShop, The Café, 1906, and Beer Garden on this special Member Appreciation Day. Children are welcome to dress in costumes from their favorite films. We simply request no masks or offensive costumes.

Additional offerings include: 5–7 pm: Busker-style entertainment in the Pumphouse Plaza 5–8 pm: Live Music in the Beer Garden: Plenty Pepper

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a full list of Hooray for Hollywood activities.

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September is a masterpiece of a month. It’s now that our famed Flower Garden Walk and Waterlily Display are at their peak, our Dahlia Show delights, and our good-as-gold fountains continue to amaze.

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Meet Us in the Meadow September 21

Our Meadow Garden stretches from soil to wide open sky. Discover pollinators, feathered friends, and an abundance of plants while celebrating and exploring this incredible habitat. Our experts share information; conduct walks; and provide an understanding of the connections between the plants, animals, and land that make up the Meadow Garden. Kid-focused nature activities offer family fun and discovery.

Please note: Meet Us in the Meadow is held rain or shine.


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Dazzling Dahlias September 21, 1–9 pm September 22, 9 am–6 pm

Join us as Longwood and The Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society host the Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show on Saturday, September 21 from 1–9 pm and Sunday, September 22 from 9 am–6 pm. Brilliant dahlia blooms of many types, sizes, and colors fill the Conservatory during this competitive show (free with Gardens Admission).

The Bounty of Our Idea Garden

All summer long, you’ve enjoyed fresh seasonal fare in The Terrace … but did you know that many of the herbs, fruits, and vegetables we serve come from our very own Idea Garden? Using as many organic practices as possible, we grow and harvest seasonal goodies from blackberries to beets. While crops can be harvested throughout the year, September is an especially fruitful month, as we harvest such late summer crops as okra, peppers, and Asian pears, and then transition to such fall crops as cabbage and brussels sprouts.

All of the produce harvested from the Idea Garden, which amounts to about 4,000 pounds a year, serves as just one example of our commitment to reinforcing the concept of locally grown food … with delicious results.



Revel in The Magic of Mozart (September 5); experience even more movie music favorites with Night at the Movies II during our Hooray for Hollywood Festive Friday (September 6); and enjoy a night at the ballet with the graceful Swan Lake (September 13). See the complete fountain performance schedule at longwoodgardens.org/illuminated.

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Member Orientation May 18 and September 149:30 and 11 amJune 8, July 13, and August 17 9:30 am

Are you a new Member to Longwood Gardens or just looking to learn more about your Membership? Join Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with a special guided tour.

Free for Members. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org

Member Appreciation Days June 7, July 26, August 23, and September 6

Join us on Member Appreciation Days and receive 20% discounts at The Café, 1906, and our GardenShop. While at the Gardens, enjoy a screening of Flowing Water, an Emmy Award-winning documentary that traces the history of our Main Fountain Garden, and hear special demonstrations of Broadway tunes on our organ and classic movie theme songs on our piano.

Lunch reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via longwoodgardens.org/dine

Update Your Email to Stay Informed

We strive to keep our valued Members informed about our latest updates, special offers, and Members-only content and events. If your email address is not on file or if you would like to update your email address, please visit longwoodgardens.org/email.

Members-Only Evenings Featuring Free Concerts July 14, August 25, and September 22 6–10 pm

Enjoy exclusive Members-only evenings with a free concert in the Orchard (7:30 pm), 5-minute fountain performances (6:15 and 8:15) pm, a 12-minute fountain performance (7:15 pm), and an Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm).

July 14 Concert: Love Canon (Bluegrass meets pop) Illuminated Fountain Performance: Classic Rock Road Trip

August 25 Concert: Mister G (Bilingual family fun) Illuminated Fountain Performance: Be Our Guest

September 22 Concert: Gina Chavez (Bilingual Latin folk-pop) Illuminated Fountain Performance: The Piano Men

No timed reservations required for Members-Only Evenings. Member guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used on these evenings. Chairs and blankets permitted beginning at 5 pm.

Visit the Gardens with Friends

All Membership levels receive two Complimentary Guest Tickets for one-time general admission. Complimentary Guest Tickets can be issued online or onsite at Central Ticketing.

For additional details and blackout dates, please visit: longwoodgardens.org/comp-tickets

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We continue our tradition of imagination and artistry with our colorful Chrysanthemum Festival, as these tended chrysanthemums flourish, amaze, and challenge perception.

Find quiet moments amid our graceful landscape and relish in the enchantment of our Garden Railway and Pumpkin Playground. Savor the last fountain shows and Festive Friday of the year before the Main Fountain Garden takes its bow October 27.

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On View October 3–November 17

Gardens HoursMay 9–August 31 Sundays–Wednesdays 9 am–6 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays Extended hours until 10 pm with Illuminated Fountain Performances

Please note:We will be closed Saturday, June 1 to everyone except Wine & Jazz Festival ticketholders.

The Gardens will close at 6 pm on Thursday, July 4.

September 1–29 Sundays–Wednesdays 9 am–6 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays Extended hours until 9 pm with Illuminated Fountain Performances

Gardens Admission Admission to Festival of Fountains is by Timed Admission Ticket only. Buy your tickets before you arrive as sell out is likely.

Adults: $23Seniors (62+) and College Students with student ID: $20Youth (5–18): $12Children 4 & under: FreeMembers: Free

Members require free timed reservations if arriving after 3 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout Festival of Fountains and through October 27. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations.

Fireworks & Fountains Shows require a separate ticket.

Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change.

Dining at The TerraceThe Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers these dining experiences:

The CaféEnjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.

1906Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations can be made via longwoodgardens.org/dine.

Beer Garden Dine under the stars with family and friends while enjoying Victory Brewing Company selections (weather permitting).

ParkingLongwood offers free parking and transportation is provided between remote parking and the Gardens.

For Your ConvenienceLongwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following:

– Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a first- come basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted.

– Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather.

Become a Member Become a Member and visit as often as you like to experience the dynamic beauty of our Gardens.

Learn more: longwoodgardens.org/membership

Follow Us @LongwoodGardens #LongwoodGardens#FestivalofFountains

Phone: 610.388.1000 Website: longwoodgardens.org

Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI

Our Gardens are smoke-free.

Photography credits: Larry Albee, Hank David, Kelly Giarrocco, Becca Mathias, and Daniel Traub

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Get Your Seats for Our Shows Tickets for all performances are on sale now. Purchasing online is the most efficient way to get performance tickets: longwoodgardens.org/summer-series. Ticketeting fees apply. Phone orders incur a convenience fee.

Tickets purchased to any performance include all-day Gardens Admission. Most, but not all, ticketed performances are sold through Longwood Gardens. See the calendar for how and where to purchase tickets.

Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members receive discounts on the entire Summer Performance Series including Wine & Jazz All Stars, the Wine & Jazz Festival, and Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Gardens1, Gardens2, and Gardens5 Members receive discounts to the Wine & Jazz Festival and Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Members, find your discount code on the back cover of this brochure to unlock Member pricing.

Please Note All tickets are limited and sell out is likely.

Weather In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to hold the performance as scheduled, even in the event of rain. In the event of postponement or cancellation, ticket buyers will be notified.

2019 Summer Performance Series

Join us for an outstanding summer series of Grammy, Tony, and Peabody Award-winning artists known for their dynamic storytelling, Broadway blockbusters, and showshopping talent, as well as family fun performers and much more. From our historic Open Air Theatre to our serene Orchard, our summer stars shine bright.

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Wine & Jazz All Stars Featuring Delfeayo Marsalis, Stefon Harris, Anat Cohen, and Bria SkonbergFriday, May 31 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org $49 Reserved Seating $44 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Wine & Jazz Bundle Save 15% when you purchase a Wine & Jazz Bundle Ticket for Friday and Saturday$92 Ages 21 years & over$75 Ages 5–20 years or designated driver

June

Wine & Jazz Festival Featuring Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Anat Cohen Quartet, Bria Skonberg Quintet, and High & Mighty Brass Saturday, June 1 2–10 pm

Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org $59 Ages 21 & over $49 Members ages 21 & over $39 Ages 5–20 or designated driver $29 Members ages 5–20 or designated driver

The Savoy Company Presents: The Yeomen of the Guard Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8 8:30 pm

Purchase Tickets:savoy.org or 215.735.7161$29 Reserved Seating$24 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Summer Stars

Leslie Odom, Jr. Sunday, June 23 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org$63–$93 Reserved Seating $58–$88 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Rosanne Cash and Band— She Remembers Everything Sunday, June 30 7:30 pm


BalletX Wednesday, June 12 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets:longwoodgardens.org$27–$47 Reserved Seating$22–$42 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Seven Things I Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass Sunday, June 16 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org$42–$72 Reserved Seating$37–$67 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

July

The Philadelphia Orchestra Tuesday, July 2 7:30 pm


Love Canon Sunday, July 14 7:30 pm

MEMBERS-ONLY CONCERT

Become a Member today:longwoodgardens.org/membership Performance: Orchard Stage

The Brandywiners, Ltd. Presents: The Producers Thursday, July 25–Saturday, July 27 Thursday, August 1–Saturday, August 3 8 pm

Purchase Tickets: brandywiners.org or 1.800.338.6965 $35 Reserved Seating $30 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members $30 Students (ages 13–21) $18 Youth (ages 12 and under) Performance: Open Air Theatre

August

Kennett Symphony Symphony Under the Stars: America the Beautiful Saturday, August 17 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets: kennettsymphony.org or 610.444.6363 $45–$50 Reserved Seating $40–$45 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Mister G Sunday, August 25 7:30 pm



September

Jesse & Joy Tuesday, September 3 7:30 pm

Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org

$37–$57 Reserved Seating $32–$52 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Performance: Open Air Theatre

Gina Chavez Sunday, September 22 7:30 pm



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