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JULY
Independence Day Concerts: July 4
Special carillon concerts performed by assistant carillonneur Lee Cobb at 1 and 3 p.m. will celebrate our nation's independence. Active, retired and disabled military veterans will receive free admission with half-price admission for up to four family members. Bring your family and a picnic.
Date: July 4
Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Cost: Included with general admission
For more information: Call (863) 676-1408
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AUGUST
Live at the Gardens Summer Music Series: August 23 at 7:30 p.m
Don't miss the Repeatles as they bring back the nostalgic 50s and 60s music of Buddy Holly, Elvis, the Everly Brothers, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. With a new Bose Tower sound system, new stage and theater lighting, seating will be cabaret-style in the Visitor Center.
The optional dinner menu will be beef bourguignon and rice pilaf or vegetable lasagna, mixed vegetables and a tropical side salad. All meals are served with a roll and butter and iced tea, soda or coffee. Ice cream, sorbet and a churro will be served for dessert. Wine is available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the event, if available. Early reservations are encouraged. An optional prepaid dinner will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café at 5:45 p.m. Dinners are $17, members $15.50. The full-course dinners include tax and gratuity. Payment is required at the time of the reservation, and nonrefundable tickets will be mailed. For tickets, call 863-734-1221 or e-mail phrestina@boktower.org.
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SEPTEMBER
Anton Brees' Birthday Concerts: September 14 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy concerts honoring the Singing Tower's first carillonneur on his birthday with some of his favorite tunes. Anton Brees (1897-1967) was appointed carillonneur by Edward Bok in 1928 and served in that position for nearly 39 years.
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OCTOBER
Butterflies at Bok: October 1 – 31
Home to more than 50 identified varieties of butterflies, visit the historic Olmsted gardens to enjoy special areas planted to attract majestic winged wonders.
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Live at the Gardens Summer Music Series: October 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway & JAZZ returns with an all new dynamic and highly entertaining program showcasing Broadway tunes and great American classics of jazz. With a new Bose Tower sound system, new stage and theater lighting, seating will be cabaret-style in the Visitor Center.
The optional dinner menu features lemon butter baked salmon and garden rice or eggplant parmesan, mixed vegetables and a Greek side salad. All meals are served with a roll and butter and iced tea, soda or coffee. Ice cream, sorbet and a churro will be served for dessert. Wine is available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the event, if available. Early reservations are encouraged. An optional prepaid dinner will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café at 5:45 p.m. Dinners are $17, members $15.50. The full-course dinners include tax and gratuity. Payment is required at the time of the reservation, and nonrefundable tickets will be mailed. For tickets, call 863-734-1221 or e-mail phrestina@boktower.org.
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Edward W. Bok's Birthday Concerts: October 9 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy carillon concerts honoring founder Edward W. Bok. Born in the Netherlands in 1863, Mr. Bok became the editor of The Ladies’ Home Journal, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, humanitarian, philanthropist and an advocate for world peace and the environment. Dedicated in 1929 and now a National Historic Landmark, the beautiful gardens and majestic Singing Tower are his gift to the American people. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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NOVEMBER
Sunset & Symphony Fall Concert: November 8 at 6 p.m.
A highlight of the fall cultural calendar, the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon present an evening of pops and light classics. Bring your family and a picnic to enjoy the outdoor concert on the Great Lawn as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain, peninsular Florida's highest point.
Date: November 8
Time:6 p.m.
Cost: $12 members; $15 general public; $20 day of concert
For more information: Call (863) 676-1408
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Veterans Day Concerts: November 11 at 1 & 3 p.m.
A musical salute of gratitude to our nation's veterans and current members of America’s armed forces. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Thanksgiving Day Concerts: November 27 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Reflect on life's blessings while listening to carillon music during a day of Thanksgiving. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour: November 28 through January 4, 2009
Capture the holiday spirit when you tour the 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion at Pinewood Estate. Come see what's new and different when Central Florida designers transform the 1930s winter retreat into a glittering holiday showcase with this year's new theme, Once Upon a Time... A Storybook Christmas.
Date: November 28 - January 4, 2009
Time: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $7 members; $8 adult; children free under 5 (does not include admission to Gardens)
For more information: Call (863) 676-1408
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DECEMBER
Seasonal Carillon Music — December 1 - December 31
Enjoy holiday favorites played on the carillon every half hour and during daily performances at 1 and 3 p.m. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Christmas Day Concerts: December 25 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy concerts featuring Christmas carols from around the world. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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January 2009
Bok in Bloom! January - March 2009 – Spring Color
Be dazzled by bountiful seasonal blooms as you stroll through the historic gardens. During March and April, enjoy the scent of orange blossoms as you wind along the entrance road. To view a list of flowering plants, go to www.boksanctuary.org/visiting/gardens.html
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Edward Bok Memorial Concerts: January 9, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy a carillon performance in honor of sanctuary founder Edward W. Bok, one of America’s most inspiring men. He died January 9, 1930, less than a year after his beloved Sanctuary was dedicated. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concerts: January 15, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Featuring music of hope, inspiration and peace honoring Dr. King; humanitarian and civil rights activist who, like Sanctuary founder Edward Bok, championed the cause of unity among all people. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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FEBRUARY
80th Anniversary Dedication Day Concerts: February 1, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Special carillon concerts commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1929 dedication of the majestic Singing Tower and beautiful Olmsted gardens as Edward W. Bok's gift to the American people. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Valentine's Day Concerts: February 14, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Bells ring in romance on Valentine’s Day from the majestic Singing Tower with some traditional romantic favorites. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Presidents Day Concerts: February 19, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Commemorate the day with patriotic musical selections. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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MARCH
21st International Carillon Festival: March 7-15, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Hear world renowned carillonneurs perform daily concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. during one of the nation's most unique musical events. Surrounded by the historic Olmsted gardens in full bloom, the majestic Singing Tower has one of the world's finest carillons. Meet the gifted musicians who will sign programs after their concerts. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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St. Patrick's Day Concerts: March 17, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy special carillon music featuring lively Irish melodies. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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APRIL
81st Annual Easter Sunrise Service: April 12, 2009 at 7 a.m.
Easter morning worshippers are invited to greet the dawn of this special day. Join us atop peninsular Florida's highest point as the sunrise is heralded with the music of a 60-bell Singing Tower carillon, brass ensemble and the Lake Wales Chorale. Admission is complimentary from 6 to 8 a.m. Enjoy a delicious Easter buffet in the Blue Palmetto Café for an additional fee.
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Easter Sunday Concerts: April 12, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Listen to joyous selections performed on the Singing Tower carillon amidst the serene beauty of the gardens during spring bloom. Free with admission to the Gardens.
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Earth Days Ancient Islands Celebration: April 16 & 17 from 9 a.m. to noon
Join more than 1,000 school children as they explore nature and celebrate Earth Days with environmental exhibitors, teachers, wildlife and much more.
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MAY
Concert Under the Stars: May 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Bring your family and a picnic to spend an enchanted moonlit evening on the Great Lawn with a performance by the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon.
Date: May 2, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 members; $15 general public; $20 day of concert
For more information: Call (863) 676-1408
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Memorial Day Concerts: May 28, 2009 at 1 & 3 p.m.
Special carillon concerts will honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have given their lives to preserve our freedom.
On
July 26, Ramblin’ Rose features three generations of women from
the same Polk County family who perform bluegrass and old time
fiddle tunes along with Southern rock. The optional dinner menu
includes parmesan chicken breast with peppers and onions with
roasted rosemary potatoes or vegetable lasagna, mixed vegetables
and an Italian side salad. Sponsored in part by Lake Wales
Veterinary Hospital.
On
October 4, Broadway & JAZZ returns with an all new dynamic and
highly entertaining program showcasing Broadway tunes and great
American classics of jazz. The optional dinner menu features
lemon butter baked salmon and garden rice or eggplant parmesan,
mixed vegetables and a Greek side salad.
