Orchid Extravaganza January 19–March 24 Orchid Extravaganza on View January 19–March 24

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Orchid Extravaganza January 19–March 24 Orchid Extravaganza On View January 19–March 24

Connect with nature at its most serene and experience the peaceful beauty of winter—inside and out. Embrace the warmth of a lush sanctuary filled with thousands of vibrant, artfully presented orchids. Lavish Cymbidium dramatically spill from basins, grand Phalaenopsis float overhead, and tiny orchid species make a big impact, among other show-stopping arrangements. Step outside and into a world of solace and subtlety. Take a quiet stroll through our outdoor gardens and reflect amid the stillness of winter. Cultivated with Care Elevating Our Orchid Collection

At the heart of one of our core the sole orchid team member to collections you’ll find Senior water the vast majority of the orchids, Horticulturist Greg Griffis. His an effort undertaken in order to unwavering dedication to both maintain consistent watering of the upholding the legacy of and elevating plants. “Every orchid grower grows the strength and breadth of our differently,” says Griffis. “My growing amazingly diverse orchid collection is style is a bit more aggressive, in that evident in every one of the collection’s I grow the orchids in slightly drier almost 6,000 beauties. and brighter conditions, which allows them to become stronger Prior to starting at Longwood in 2015, and more durable.” Griffis first became aware of orchids in 2009 after hearing about them from a All of the hard work undertaken by college friend while completing his Griffis and his team of 13 volunteers— degree in music education from West who together, three times a week, Chester University. Experiencing hand-pick and replace the 200 to 300 Longwood’s Orchid Extravaganza orchids on display in the Orchid display in 2010 and purchasing his first House—has not gone unnoticed by orchid at Longwood during that same our guests, nor the orchid community visit further fueled his interest in as a whole. This past August, the orchids—one plant quickly turned into Mid-Atlantic American Orchid Society 20. By 2011, Griffis was working at bestowed 10 awards on eight plants Parkside Orchid Nursery and from from the Longwood orchid collection, there Hilo Orchid Farm in Hawaii, including a First Class Certificate and spending a large amount of time Certificate of Cultural Excellence—the working with Paphiopedilum, as well highest possible awards in both as Oncidiinae intergeneric hybrids categories—for Masdevallia Gypsy and Miltoniopsis. ‘HOF’, as well as recognition for the Promenaea Crawshayana ‘Longwood’s Upon his start as Longwood’s orchid Gilded Globe’ and Pleurothallis viduata grower, Griffis quickly set out to ‘Longwood’s Summer Snowfall’, reinvigorate the culture and methods among others. used to manage our collection, embarking on repotting the entire “Success for this collection is creating collection in his own bark mixes, an impressive, vibrant display for our changing the greenhouse conditions guests,” remarks Griffis. “We aim to to push certain plants to grow more help guests appreciate what they’re aggressively, and creating different seeing, tell the story of orchids, and climates to better suit others. He has allow each and every plant to be seen even committed himself to serving as in its own light.” Join us for OrKID Days! Monday, January 21 Monday, February 18 Saturday, March 9 11 am–2 pm

OrKID Days are filled with wonder and fun for families. Join us in the Conservatory for art activities, storytelling, and more, and discover the colors, patterns, and beauty of orchids.

Gardens Preferred Purchase tickets to our Summer & Gardens Premium Performance Series, including Members-only Wine & Jazz All Stars and Wine Pre-sale: Summer & Jazz Festival, in advance of our Performance Series public sale. See more details on March 11–12 the Winter Performances pages Moments Sale begins at 9 am of this brochure.

Join Us For New Member Appreciation Days Gardens Premium Event: Garden Chat: The Blue Poppy Member Orientation Sunday, February 17 An Evening with the Orchids Tuesday, March 12 Saturdays, January 19, 9 am–5 pm Friday, February 22 6–7:30 pm February 23, and March 16 6–8:30 pm Sunday, March 31 In the garden world, blue is 9:30 & 11 am 9 am–6 pm We invite Gardens Premium a rarity. Gardens Premium Are you a new Member to Join us on Member Appreciation Members to join us for a reception Members can join us for a special Longwood Gardens or just Days and receive 20% discounts hosted by Longwood President Garden Chat that focuses on our looking to learn more about your at The Café, 1906, and our and CEO Paul B. Redman. Special Himalayan blue-poppies with Membership? Join Longwood staff GardenShop. While at the guests Associate Director of East Conservatory Manager Karl for an introduction to our Gardens Gardens, enjoy a screening of Conservation, Plant Breeding and Gercens. Learn about the trials and discover all your Membership Flowing Water, an Emmy Award- Collections Peter Zale, Ph.D. and and research that brought has to offer. Learn more about winning documentary that traces Senior Horticulturist Greg Griffis these flowers to Longwood, the your Member benefits, visiting the history of our Main Fountain will share stories of our orchid challenges of growing them, and tips, and the history of Longwood. Garden playing throughout the collection, ongoing research, their relationship with other plants Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with day, starting each hour in our and future ambitions of our in our collection. a special guided tour. Visitor Center Auditorium. amazing collection. See rare This free event is for Gardens Premium Free for Members. Registration Members only. Registration required: Lunch reservations for 1906 orchids and learn about the best required: longwoodgardens.org. longwoodgardens.org. Gardens are strongly recommended ways to care for and nurture Premium Members may register two via longwoodgardens.org/dine. these unique plants. individuals per Membership, one of This ticketed event is for Gardens whom must be a named Gardens Premium Members only. Premium Member. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. 2019 Scout Programs and Summer Camps Registration Opens February 5

Brownies: Bugs Legacy Naturalist Badge Summer Camps Explore our Gardens and learn We welcome young guests to explore backbone of Longwood Gardens. about insect body parts, life cycles, the Gardens, learn, and have fun Discover our unique treehouses and habitats. during our full-day, week-long camps. nestled among the living giants, and create art inspired by Longwood’s Juniors: Flowers Legacy Each camp will have science and Champion trees. Naturalist Badge horticulture activities in the morning Learn about Longwood’s diverse and creative arts in the afternoon. Get Growing garden areas and unique flowering Make a Splash July 29–August 2 plants growing year-round in our June 24–28 Discover the secrets of growing 4-acre Conservatory. Discover water’s dynamic role in herbs, vegetables, fragrant flowers, our Gardens, from the magnificent and more! Go behind the scenes Scout Programs Cadettes: Trees Legacy Badge Stroll through the shade of deciduous fountains to the Hour Glass Lake. in our production greenhouses and Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups are and coniferous trees and learn about Investigate the feats of engineering see firsthand what it takes to create invited to engage in a Longwood-led the deep history of Longwood’s that turn water into art. Be inspired Longwood’s displays. program and earn a Longwood Fun property. to conserve this natural resource Patch. Scout groups participate in fun, both in the community and at home Behind the Lens hands-on activities throughout the while learning how it impacts people, August 5–9 Gardens to meet partial requirements plants, and wildlife. (For youth ages 11–15) for specific badges, while learning Capture the shades of summer in about Longwood’s history, beauty, Time Travelers the Gardens while learning the key and more. July 8–12 elements of digital photography. Scout Programs Imagine living at the time of Perfect for both beginner and February 23, 24 Registration Longwood founder Pierre S. du experienced photographers. Digital March 2, 3, 23, 24 Pont, when innovation and creativity cameras and flash drives will be April 6, 7, 13, 14 Information transformed a simple farm into one provided or bring your own. May 4, 5, 18, 19 All programs run from of the great gardens of the world. June 8, 9 9:30–11:30 am. Search for clues about the history of Longwood and collect keepsakes Wolves: Grow Something $105 per program (up to 15 along the way to create your own Adventure Scouts, 2 adults included) Summer Camps time capsule. Travel behind the scenes to learn about Additional Scouts $7 each Registration Information the varieties of plants growing in our (30 Scouts maximum) Discover My Backyard indoor production greenhouses and All camps run from 9 am– Additional adults $19 each July 15 –19 the environments that allow us to 4 pm. Cost is $350. Advance Wander through our garden spaces produce plants. Registration and fee required registration and fee required: and get inspired. Create eco-friendly longwoodgardens.org/summer- at least 3 weeks in advance: do-it-yourself projects, gather tips on Bears: Fur, Feathers, and camps or 610.388.5377. All longwoodgardens.org/scout- sustainability and conservation, and Ferns Adventure camps are designed for youth programs or 610.388.5377. improve your connection with nature Discover the world of plants ages 6–12 unless otherwise Space is limited. No refunds everywhere, from our Gardens to and insects in our Gardens. specified. All camps include a for cancellations or changes to your backyard. numbers less than 7 days prior supervised lunch; campers must Webelos: Into the Woods provide their own bagged lunch. to program. Each program is Into the Woods Adventure rain or shine. All fun patches July 22–26 Registering more than one Journey through the Gardens and are unofficial and designed to Explore our trees from Peirce’s Park camper? Email schoolandyouth@ discover the role of trees and plants be worn on the back of any to Forest Walk and investigate the longwoodgardens.org to receive in our ecosystem. sash or vest. thriving forest ecosystem that is the a 10% multi-camper discount. Read. Think. Engage. Join Our Community Read

This winter we join local libraries and community partners for the sixth year of our Community Read—a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. Throughout spring, we continue our journey into the science of the plant world by going to the origin of so many of the plants we love … seeds. We encourage everyone to explore the power contained in these tiny marvels, which, in turn, nourish and inspire human life.

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Community Read Events Get the Books ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and and Start Reading! ages to come together to create a The Strange World of Seeds: A Community Conversation community garden. Book Talk and Signing with with Thor Hanson Available for purchase: For our youngest readers, The Reason Thor Hanson and Jacqui Bowman Friday, April 5 The GardenShop, Mütter Museum of The College 7– 9 pm for a Flower may be to manufacture shop.longwoodgardens.org, seeds, but author Ruth Heller shares of Physicians of Philadelphia Longwood Ballroom and major booksellers. Thursday, April 4 a lot more about parts of plants and Hear from author Thor Hanson as 6:30–8:30 pm Available for borrowing: their functions in her trademark he discusses the world of seeds and Most New Castle County, DE; Cecil rhythmic style. Join fellow readers and botany their extraordinary impact on the County, MD; Chester County, PA; aficionados alike to hear The Triumph world. Hanson will be joined by Floral Cumberland County, PA; Delaware of Seeds author Thor Hanson, and Director of Fiesta Parade Floats Jim County, PA; and Montgomery County, Director of Education & Co-Director Hynd, who will discuss his role as PA public libraries. Community Read of Living Exhibits at The College the premier builder of parade floats of Physicians of Philadelphia Jacqui for the Tournament of Roses Parade, This year’s selections showcase Partner Events Bowman, Ph.D., share their thoughts as well as how he utilized all types the power of seeds, their ability to There are so many ways to take part on how seeds have shaped of plants—including seeds—to bring endure, and the journeys they take. in the Community Read throughout human history. these spectacular floats to life. The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, the region. Visit longwoodgardens.org/ community-read to see a robust list As America’s finest museum of Following the talk, join us for a Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, & Pips of events happening at our partner medical history, the Mütter displays book signing with Hanson and Conquered the Plant Kingdom and organizations. beautifully preserved collections of an opportunity to continue the Shaped Human History is a book of anatomical specimens, models, and conversation in an informal setting knowledge, adventure, and wonder medical instruments in a 19th-century with a light dessert reception. by award-winning author Thor setting. The collections use some Hanson. With the charm of a fireside Advance Registration unexpected examples demonstrating storyteller and the hard-won expertise and Fee Required: the relationship between humans of a field biologist, this fascinating Free for Members and seeds. scientific adventure is essential $20 for Non-Members reading for anyone who loves to Advance Registration longwoodgardens.org/enroll see a plant grow. and Fee Required: $10 General Admission In Seedfolks, designed for middle $5 Student and Mütter Members school readers, author Paul Fleischman tells the story of how To register for this event, go to: the simple act of a 9-year-old girl https://muttr.org/SeedsBook planting lima bean seeds sparks 13 A light wine and cheese reception with very different individuals from various a book signing will follow. Winter January February 1 Application Deadline 7 Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal College and University Outdoor gardens are open Internship Program*** Calendar 9 am–5 pm 3 Planting Design 8 Conservatory Closed All Day for 7-part class A Longwood Christmas Removal February 3, 10, 17, 24 Outdoor gardens are open March 3, 10, 17 9 am–5 pm 8:30–11:30 am*

13 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am 5 Summer Camps and Scout Programs Registration Opens**** 15 Math for the Garden and Landscape Plant Science: Soils 6-part class 6-part class January 15, 22, 29 February 6, 13, 20, 27 February 5, 12, 19 March 6, 13 5–7 pm* 6:30–8:30 pm*

19 Orchid Extravaganza 9 Birds of Longwood Walk On View 9–11 am Now–March 24 Organ Series: Todd Wilson Member Orientation 8 pm 1 9:30 & 11 am**

A World of Music Series: “We Shall Overcome”—A Celebration 11 Dig In! Vegetable Gardening of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for Beginners Featuring Damien Sneed Online Course* 8 pm 1

Everything About Orchids 12 People, Plants & Landscape Free Online Open Course Design 4-part class Available February 12,19, 26 March 5 6–8 pm* 21 OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm 14 Ann Fontanella, Strolling Violinist 1–4 pm 22 Re-Imagine Online! Online Course* 16 Delaware Photographic 30 Landscape Design I (Winter) Society Exhibit 8-part class On View Now–March 24 Spotlight Talks: Orchid Extravaganza OrKID Days January 30 Location: Visitor Center Enjoy a guided walk and discover more OrKID Days are filled with wonder February 6, 13, 20, 27 about the spectacular horticulture and fun for families. Join us in March 6, 13, 20 featured in our Conservatory during the Conservatory for art activities, 1– 4 pm* Orchid Extravaganza. storytelling, and more, and discover the 17 Member Appreciation Day colors, patterns, and beauty of orchids. 9 am–6 pm Select dates at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm Free with Gardens Admission January 21, February 18, March 9 Organ Series: 11 am–2 pm Parker Kitterman Check longwoodgardens.org for Free with Gardens Admission 3 pm offerings on the day of your visit. Application Deadline Gregarious Galanthus: 18 7 22 Organ Series: Teen Volunteer Program*** Propagating Snowdrops David Briggs: The Hunchback Education 1–4 pm* of Notre Dame 1 OrKID Day 8 pm Glorious Galanthus: The Best Horticulture 11 am–2 pm Selections for the Winter Garden 6–8 pm* Performance Longwood Lecture Series: 23 Beginner Bird Hike 19 Performance Pruning: Small 9–10:30 am The Search for Blue: Echiums, 9 Members-only Flowering Trees (Morning) Poppies, and Cineraria 8:30 am–12 pm* Scout Programs 6:30–8:30 pm2 9:30–11:30 am**** Family Fun OrKID Day Identifying Woody Plants 11 am–2 pm 22 24 What’s All the Buzz? in Winter I 9 am–12 pm* 9 am–12 pm* Get the Dirt on Dirt 1 Special ticket required: 1–4 pm* Classical Series: longwoodgardens.org Identifying Woody Plants Curtis Student Recital 610.388.1000 in Winter II Performance Pruning: Small Junhui Chen, piano 2 Advance registration required: 1–4 pm* Flowering Trees (Afternoon) 1 pm longwoodgardens.org 1–4:30 pm* Meadow Birding Hike 3 Ticketed event for Gardens Premium Member Gardens Premium Members. Event: An Evening with the 9–11:30 am Registration required. Orchids 11 Gardens Preferred & Gardens Scout Programs 4 Free for Gardens Premium 6–8:30 pm3 Premium Membership Level 9:30–11:30 am**** Members. Registration required: Pre-sale: March 11–12 longwoodgardens.org Summer Performance Series 5 Registration required by 23 Scout Programs Sale begins at 9 am 25 Birds of Longwood Walk emailing performingarts@ 9:30–11:30 am**** Purchase tickets to our Summer 9 –11 am longwoodgardens.org. Time slots are limited. Performance Series in advance Member Orientation * Advance registration of the public sale. Floral Jewelry 9:30 & 11 am** 26 & fee required: If eligible, your discount code is printed 5–8 pm* longwoodgardens.org/enroll, on the back of this brochure. 610.388.5454. For a complete list of our Continuing Education Scout Programs opportunities, visit us online. 24 Birds of Longwood Walk 2430 Spring Blooms On View 9:30–11:30 am**** ** Advance registration required. 9–11 am Now–May 5 longwoodgardens.org/member- Classical Series: orientation, 610.388.1000. Curtis Student Recital Open Organ Console Day *** To apply: longwoodgardens.org. William Langlie-Miletich, 12 Garden Chat: The Blue Poppy 9:30 am–12:30 pm5 6–7:30 pm4 ****Advance registration and fee double bass required at least 3 weeks in 1 pm advance. longwoodgardens.org Small Flowering Trees 31 Member Appreciation Day or 610.388.5377. 6-part class 9 am–6 pm Look for the coffee symbol to March 12, 19, 26 enjoy a complimentary coffee April 2, 9, 16 Organ Series: reception with the artist after March 6–8 pm* David Christopher select performances. 3 pm 2 Scout Programs 9:30–11:30 am**** 13 Summer Performance Series Public Sale A World of Music Series: Sale begins at 9 am PHILADANCO Please note: Birds of Longwood Walks, 1 pm & 4 pm Beginner Bird Hikes, and Meadow The Ballroom is closed for organ Birding Hikes require outdoor 14 Classical Series: maintenance until February 3. Piano clothing and shoes/boots. Scout Programs Sō Percussion 3 1 demonstrations are being held in Binoculars are recommended. 9:30–11:30 am**** 8 pm the Music Room while the Ballroom Join us for Member Orientation. Organ Series: is closed. Meet Longwood staff for an Michael Smith introduction to our Gardens and 3 pm 16 The Indoor Children’s Garden is Member Orientation discover all your Membership 9:30 & 11 am** closed for maintenance from January has to offer. Afterward, enjoy our 28 through February 8, reopening Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants Gardens with a special guided tour. 4 February 9. Online Course* Is the class you want sold out? 18 A Second Look at Spring: Plants to Extend the Season Email help-ce@longwoodgardens. 3-part class org or call 610.388.5454 to be put March 18, 25 on our wait list. April 1 Please note: all ticketed events 6 – 8 pm* are limited. Sell out likely.

Highlights from “…the movement of wind through the grasses and Our Gardens seedheads is a beautiful

Discover Wintertime Serenity With a number of evergreens acting thing to see.” in Our Hillside Garden as the “bones” of the garden, the Hillside Garden is delightfully serene While our Conservatory is a lush and beautifully punctuated this time oasis during Orchid Extravaganza, of year. Youll find color in the form our outdoor gardens provide just of copper orange witch-hazels as much winter interest as their blooming toward the end of February, indoor counterpart—as well as an the foliage of ivy leaf cyclamen, and opportunity to enjoy a quiet moment rich red winterberry holly, and bark and calm connection with nature. interest in the form of paperbark One such garden not to be missed maples and crape-myrtles, among is our Hillside Garden, a delightful many other beauties. Hoadley leaves retreat of paths and stone landings the garden’s seedheads and grasses embracing the Chimes Tower and up as long as possible—typically until Waterfall. A textural tapestry snowdrops appear toward the end of designed to inspire guests throughout February or early March. It not only the year, the Hillside Garden brims adds another layer of textural with carefully chosen foliage and dimension to the garden, but also plants that provide multi-season serves as a habitat and food source interest. “I like to think of plants for the many small birds that find as needing to pay their rent in the shelter in the Hillside Garden. “We’re landscape throughout the year,” glad to keep the materials up as long shares Senior Horticulturist Sam as we do,” shares Hoadley. “It gives Hoadley. “We strive to incorporate the garden a more free-form, natural plants that are always interesting, look, and the movement of wind and spectacular for at least one, if through the grasses and seedheads not more, seasons of the year.” is a beautiful thing to see.” What's that Plant? having a subspecies, variety, or form, this information goes on the third line When you visit the Gardens, you and then a fourth line, with a cultivar may find yourself wondering what name or the nativity and family particular plant you happen to be information, will be shown. Orchids admiring, or perhaps you’d like to are also a special case, in that we know more information about a omit their common name and instead specific plant. That’s where our include the scientific name on the first labels come in! We incorporate line. The second line is reserved for labels in our displays to help guests the grex or the family and nativity or identify and understand the nativity the cultivar name of the species. In of our plants, and to serve as part of some cases, the grex will also have a recordkeeping system for ourselves. a cultivar name with it, which would The most common label typically lists appear on the third line. the common name on the first line, the scientific name on the second, We place a brass accession label on and the cultivar or nativity on the all our permanent collection plants, third line. Scientific names are used including our trees, so look for these to classify and record the different labels as you enjoy our outdoor types of plants around the world, gardens this winter. Follow the Fellows Around in June. They review detailed and serve as a tool for international Large woody specimens always the World questionnaires that explain key communication, while a lot of common have one label per plant. Often, projects occurring at each site, names are vernacular, and are typically Our 2018–2019 Fellows Cohort many identical plants that are consider the geographic location of only used on the regional level. have finalized their two-month field listed under the same accession the site, the site’s special collection placements, which will take them There are some special cases to keep number and planted together, or focus, and their own career goals. to locations around the world as part in mind when reading our display share one brass label marking. Over the course of several months, of their 13-month Fellows leadership labels. For one, if a plant is listed as Happy label reading! they narrow their preferences and development program. Come conduct exploratory video calls with February, Chelsea Mahaffey will fulfill potential hosts. her placement at Chenshan Botanical Brass Accession Label: Line 1: Accession number Garden in Shanghai, China; Sadie From there, Fellows narrow their tracking number assigned to Barber at The Huntington Library, choices and submit a total of five plants with same name that Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens papers that highlight their evolving were acquired from the same source, on the same day; the in San Marino, CA; Caroline Tait at field placement thoughts and plans. first four digits represent the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, These papers build on one another year of acquisition, not the AZ; and Eleanor Gould and Erin and ultimately include a summary age of the plant Hepfner at different gardens within of their chosen project, learning Line 2: Scientific family name National Parks Board Singapore. objectives for their experience, Line 3: Scientific During their field placements, Fellows government documentation they’ll species name will enjoy the opportunity to gain a need prior to arrival, housing and Line 4: Cultivar name deep understanding of leadership at travel arrangements, a week-by-week in single quotes (if applicable) their host organization and immerse placement schedule, and a summary Line 5: Common name themselves in a project that aids each of the local culture and customs. in double quotes host organization in achieving its We invite you to join our Fellows’ strategic goals. Line 6: Native range or journeys! Leading up to their travel distribution of plant in the wild (if applicable) Fellows begin the process of selecting to their placement sites, and during Display Label: their field placement sites from their time there, be sure to look for Longwood’s 15 international field updates, musings, and findings from placement partners in five countries our Fellows at longwoodgardens.org/ and six domestic partners not long follow-the-fellows and after beginning the Fellows program #followthefellows on Twitter.

“Gardens by the Bay is honored to collaborate with Longwood Gardens and serve as a field placement site for the Longwood Fellows Program. Such partnerships benefit both the individual as well as the organization. While we are supported by a local team, there are Line 1: Common name areas … where we can tap on foreign expertise and learn from overseas institutions. Such Line 2: Scientific name exchange of knowledge is key given our extensive collection of plants from around the world includes the generic name and the role of the Gardens as a plant repository and an international horticultural attraction.” and specific epithet —Felix Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Gardens by the Bay (Singapore) Line 3: (1) Cultivar name or (2) Nativity of the species common family name separated by four spaces Winter Mark Your Calendar Summer Performance Performances Series Tickets On Sale March 13 at 9 am

Gardens & Premium Classical Series Gardens Preferred Pre-sale: Sō Percussion March 11–12 at 9 am Thursday, March 14 8 pm With innovative multi-genre Wine & Jazz Returns original productions, sensational Wine & Jazz All Stars: interpretations of modern classics, and May 31, 7:30 pm an “exhilarating blend of precision and anarchy, rigor and bedlam” (The New Wine & Jazz Festival: A World of Music Series Organ Series Yorker), Sō Percussion has redefined June 1, 2–10 pm "We Shall Overcome"— Todd Wilson the scope and vital role of the modern Tickets On Sale March 13 A Celebration of Dr. Martin Saturday, February 9 percussion ensemble. at 9 am Luther King, Jr., Featuring 8 pm Performance: Ballroom Gardens Premium & Damien Sneed Head of the Organ Department at $37 Reserved Seating Gardens Preferred Pre-sale: Saturday, January 19 The Cleveland Institute of Music and $31 Gardens Preferred and March 11–12 at 9 am 8 pm head judge for the upcoming 2019 Gardens Premium Members Longwood Gardens International Inspired by the words and action of Wine & Jazz returns to our Organ Competition, Todd Wilson Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Longwood Debut Gardens! Enjoy the sights and presents a thrilling program including Overcome showcases repertoire from sounds of live music while Georges Bizet's Fantasy on Themes across the African American music savoring some of the nation’s from Carmen and Julius Reubkes traditions that electrified generations finest wines. towering Sonata on the 94th Psalm. of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. Performance: Ballroom King’s recorded speeches. $35 Reserved Seating Fireworks & Fountains $30 Gardens Preferred and Performance: Exhibition Hall Shows Gardens Premium Members $37 Reserved Seating Tickets On Sale April 8 $31 Gardens Preferred and at 9 am Gardens Premium Members Longwood Debut Longwood Debut Our Fireworks & Fountains Organ Series Shows delight on six spectacular David Briggs: The Hunchback evenings: May 26, July 3, July 20, of Notre Dame August 10, September 1, and Tickets On Sale Now Buy a Bundle, Save 20% Friday, March 22 September 28. Purchase a bundle of 3, 4, or 5 View the schedule for our 2018–2019 concerts and save 20%. This 8 pm Performance Series and purchase discount can be applied when Praised for his musicality, virtuosity, tickets online at longwoodgardens. Check longwoodgardens.org tickets are purchased directly and ability to excite and engage org/performance-series. Purchasing for more details as they become through our Pick 3, Pick 4, or Pick 5 audiences of all ages, David Briggs online is the most efficient way available. bundles at longwoodgardens.org/ improvises organ accompaniment to get performance tickets. Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium performance-series. to the full-length classic American Members receive access to the Member Prefer to Order by Phone? Please note: This discount cannot be combined romantic silent film The Hunchback Pre-sale. If you are eligible, your discount Purchase performance tickets with any other promo code or Member discount. of Notre Dame (1923). code and Pre-sale access code is printed by calling 610.388.1000. All tickets are limited. Sell out likely. on the back cover of this brochure. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply. Performance: Ballroom *Discount for Gardens Preferred and Gardens $35 Reserved Seating Premium Members Enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with $30 Gardens Preferred and the artists after this performance. Specific levels of Membership receive up to 15% off regular ticket prices. If you are eligible Gardens Premium Members to receive the discount, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure. Longwood Debut Spring Blooms On View March 30–May 5 As colorful spring blooms make their entrance, Longwood radiates with renewal and growth. Early spring bulbs like glory-of-the- snow, winter-aconite, and crocus first herald the season’s arrival, with gorgeous tulips, wisteria, and flowering trees deepening our lush spring tapestry of color, fragrance, and warmth. Knowledge also blooms throughout the month of April as we focus on the many learning opportunities we offer. No matter your age, interest, or skill, we invite you to experience firsthand a sampling of our exciting education programs, as well as walks and talks with our horticulturists, educators, and students. We can’t wait to share what we know about plants and careers in horticulture as we seed the future! Come grow with us. Gardens Information

Gardens Hours For Your Convenience January 19–March 1, 2019 Longwood Gardens covers many Daily, 9 am–5 pm acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer March 2–24 non-motorized wheelchairs, Daily, 9 am–6 pm electric scooters, and children’s strollers on a first-come basis. Please Note Children's strollers are available for Our Conservatory is closed January a fee (complimentary for Members). 7–8 as we remove A Longwood Supply limited, reservations not Christmas. Outdoor gardens are open. accepted.

Scooters are not available during rainy, Tickets snowy, or freezing weather. Gardens Admission Adults: $23 Seniors (62+) and College Parking Students with student ID: $20 Longwood offers free parking for Youth (5–18): $12 our guests. Transportation is provided Children 4 & under: Free between remote parking and the Members: Free Gardens.

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Please note: The Cafe will be closed from January 14 to January 18. Phone: 610.388.1000 A limited menu will be available Website: longwoodgardens.org in the Terra Cotta Room. Free WiFi available:

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