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Current events and exhibits at The Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Moore in America
Date: May 2 - October 31, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Garden hours during exhibition
The Garden presents Moore in America, the landmark exhibition of monumental works by famed English sculptor Henry Moore. Twenty major works in this collection, primarily cast in bronze, are positioned throughout the lush plantings of the Garden. Exhibition support is being provided nationally by the MetLife Foundation. The sculptures were transported through an in-kind donation from The UPS Foundation.
More Event Details.
In 2008 the Moore in America exhibition was ranked by TIME magazine among the top 10 museum exhibits in the country.
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Cocktails in the Garden
Date: Every Thursday night, May - September
Time: 6 - 10 p.m. Cocktails
See Moore at Night! Cocktails in the Garden provides an ideal opportunity to view the massive bronze sculptures of Moore in America when they are dramatically lit in the cool of the evening.
Every Thursday night from May through September cocktails are paired with a featured flower or plant highlighting different and unique locations in the Garden. Guests mix and mingle to the Garden DJ's best beats as one of the city's hottest restaurants provides light tastings. Admission is $15 for non-members and free for Garden members. More event details.
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Garden Open July 4th
The Garden is open on Saturday, July 4. See the red cannas, blue hydrangeas and white daisies on your visit!
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Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Visitors are invited to stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden with one of the Garden's knowledgeable volunteer guides for an insider's look at the wonders of the season. These regularly scheduled drop-in tours are included with regular Garden admission. No registration is required. Meet in the admissions area five minutes prior to tour time.
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Garden Closing Early
Date: Fridays, June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 28; Wednesday, July 22
Time: 5:00 p.m.
The Garden will close at 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed above for the 2009 SunTrust Concerts in the Garden. Please plan accordingly, and thanks for your understanding!
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SunTrust Concerts in the Garden
Date: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 22, July 24 & Aug 28
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
SunTrust Concerts in the Garden is back and the lineup is better than ever! The intimate setting on the Great Lawn offers concert-goers a one-of-a-kind experience with some of the music industry's most acclaimed artists.
Click for more details.
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Jewelry in July
Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Meet Garden Gift Shop jewelry artists and enjoy a 10 percent discount (members 20 percent) on jewelry purchases during the evening.
Using materials such as handmade ceramics and vintage beads, semi-precious stones, shell, natural copper, freshwater pearls, recycled aluminum, tin, sterling and gold, each artist creates intricate works of beauty defined by individual styles. From signature pieces to tiny earrings, there is unique jewerly for every taste. For more information, please phone 404-591-1564
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The Big Draw
Dates: Saturdays, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., with planned activities from 1 - 4 p.m.
Bring your sketch pads, pencils and easels for a day of drawing inspired by the beautiful Garden and sculptures of Henry Moore. Each afternoon will feature an artist demonstration and sidewalk chalk drawing. Some drawing supplies are available in the Garden Gift Shop. Bring your own art supplies and receive $2 off admission! Members free.
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Party with the Pac-Man Frog
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
The Ceratophrys ornate, nicknamed the "Pac-Man" frog, is turning 30 years old! Celebrate with the horned frog, sing happy birthday, eat some birthday treats and learn more about frogs. Free with admission.
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Scarecrows in the Garden & Fest-of-Ale
Date: October 1 - October 31
Time: Tuesday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
An annual fall tradition during October, Scarecrows in the Garden showcases dozens of scarecrows stuffed throughout the Garden, created by local organizations, businesses and individuals. Scarecrows displayed throughout the Garden along with beautiful seasonal decorations promise to make this year's display the best ever.
The Garden stays open until 10 p.m. every Thursday for Fest-of-Ale. More event details.
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Goblins in the Garden
Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children look forward to the festivities of the Garden's annual Goblins in the Garden, a children's costume party and parade. Children and young goblins are invited to wear their favorite spooky or zany costume and head out to the Garden for Halloween fun. More event details.
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