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Desert Botanical Garden

Debunking the myth that nothing beautiful grows in the desert, Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix boasts fifty acres of blooming flowers and plants. Accredited not only as a garden, but also as a living museum, the garden is a sanctuary for nearly 140 threatened or endangered species, representing flora from deserts around the world.

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  Desert Botanical Garden

  1201 North Galvin Parkway
  Phoenix, 85008

  Phone: (480)941-1225

  Fax: (480)481-8124

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  Phoenix

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• Current Events

  11/21/09- 05/30/10	Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction Desert Botanical Garden
  11/21/09- Ongoing	Berlin Agave Yucca Forest Desert Botanical Garden
  10/01/09- 05/09/10	Garden Tours Desert Botanical Garden
  06/01/08- Ongoing	Desert Botanical Garden Desert Botanical Garden

• Upcoming Events

  02/12/10	Romance in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden
  02/21/10	Evening Under the Sonoran Desert Sky: An Astronomy Outing in the Foothills Desert Botanical Garden
  02/21/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: Cascabel Desert Botanical Garden
  02/25/10	Rancho de los Caballeros - Experience the Sonoran Desert "Out Wickenburg Way" Desert Botanical Garden
  03/01/10- 05/31/10	Birds in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden
  03/04/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: The Love Me Nots Desert Botanical Garden
  03/05/10	Jazz in the Garden: Nina Curri and the King Snakes Desert Botanical Garden
  03/06/10- 04/04/10	15th Annual Scottsdale Artists' League Spring Paintout Desert Botanical Garden
  03/09/10	Wallace Desert Gardens Desert Botanical Garden
  03/11/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: DJs dk.strickler and World Famous Rani "g" Desert Botanical Garden
  03/12/10	Jazz in the Garden: Solomon Douglas Quartet Desert Botanical Garden
  03/18/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: Hot Birds and the Chili Sauce Desert Botanical Garden
  03/19/10	Jazz in the Garden: Big Pete Pearson Desert Botanical Garden
  03/26/10	Agave on the Rocks Desert Botanical Garden
  04/01/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: Dry River Yacht Club Desert Botanical Garden
  04/02/10	Jazz in the Garden: Hot Club of Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden
  04/03/10	Spring Landscape Design Tour Desert Botanical Garden
  04/08/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: Black Carl Desert Botanical Garden
  04/09/10	The Tohono O'odham: A Cultural and Culinary Experience Desert Botanical Garden
  04/09/10	Jazz in the Garden: Pete Pancrazi Desert Botanical Garden
  04/15/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: The Market Desert Botanical Garden
  04/16/10	Jazz in the Garden: Fuerza Caribe Desert Botanical Garden
  04/24/10	Dinner on the Desert Desert Botanical Garden
  04/29/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: DJ Dana with Tony Martinez Desert Botanical Garden
  04/30/10	Jazz in the Garden: Huneybrown Desert Botanical Garden
  05/01/10- 08/28/10	Garden Flashlight Tours Desert Botanical Garden
  05/06/10	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG: Surfside IV Desert Botanical Garden
  05/06/10- 05/09/10	Spring Butterfly Exhibit in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Desert Botanical Garden
  05/07/10	Jazz in the Garden: Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band Desert Botanical Garden
  05/09/10	Mother's Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban Desert Botanical Garden
  05/14/10	Jazz in the Garden: The Del Rayz Desert Botanical Garden
  05/21/10	Jazz in the Garden: Cinco de Moio Desert Botanical Garden
  05/28/10	Jazz in the Garden: Dennis Rowland Desert Botanical Garden
  06/04/10	Jazz in the Garden: Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns Desert Botanical Garden
  06/11/10	Jazz in the Garden: Junction 10 Desert Botanical Garden
  06/18/10	Jazz in the Garden: The Jump Back Brothers Desert Botanical Garden
  06/25/10	Jazz in the Garden: Big Nick and the Gila Monsters Desert Botanical Garden
  09/24/10	Biergarten Desert Botanical Garden
  09/25/10- 11/14/10	Mariposa Monarca Desert Botanical Garden

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Las Noches de las Luminarias 2009
    "magical night"
    Review posted by: kari from Phoenix, Dec 10, 2009
    

    The luminarias event at the Desert Botanical Gardens is magical and such a wonderful experience for all who want to experience the warmth of the Arizona night. Thanks to this showup.com for providing... Expand

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    The luminarias event at the Desert Botanical Gardens is magical and such a wonderful experience for all who want to experience the warmth of the Arizona night. Thanks to this showup.com for providing discount tickets. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Chihuly Art Exhibition
    "Curious"
    Comment posted by: Sandra Adams from Seattle, WA, Feb 18, 2009
    

    What happens to these wonderful piecxes when the exhibit ends in May? surely they can't fit in anywhere else! Are they melted down and started over? So beautiful.

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    What happens to these wonderful piecxes when the exhibit ends in May? surely they can't fit in anywhere else! Are they melted down and started over? So beautiful.

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  • Event Name: Chihuly Art Exhibition
    "Chihuly"
    Review posted by: fabgirl from Phoenix, Dec 20, 2008
    

    Chihuly during Luminaries was incredible. Breathtaking. This is a must see exhibit at night time. I recommend you see this while you still can.

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    Chihuly during Luminaries was incredible. Breathtaking. This is a must see exhibit at night time. I recommend you see this while you still can.

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  • Event Name: Las Noches de las Luminarias
    "Centrally located and family friendly!!!"
    Review posted by: T.A. from Chandler, Az, Dec 05, 2008
    

    I went last year and plan on going again this year. It was chilly so bring a loved one. Very romance and family friendly.

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    I went last year and plan on going again this year. It was chilly so bring a loved one. Very romance and family friendly.

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  • Event Name: Corks & Cactus
    "Corks & Cactus"
    Comment posted by: Roxane from Phoenix, AZ, Sep 29, 2008
    

    It was warm, wonderful evening, my sister and I had a great time. What a treat to win the tickets! The music was perfect and food . . . delicious. Thank you so much!

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    It was warm, wonderful evening, my sister and I had a great time. What a treat to win the tickets! The music was perfect and food . . . delicious. Thank you so much!

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  • Event Name: Flashlight Tours
    "The Way to Enjoy a Summer Evening"
    Review posted by: Desert Mama! from Scottsdale, Jul 23, 2008
    

    Great idea for kids who are curious about nature and the desert. Of course the bugs, frogs and looking for possible bats were quite entertaining for the little ones! Although happily married enjoying... Expand

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    Great idea for kids who are curious about nature and the desert. Of course the bugs, frogs and looking for possible bats were quite entertaining for the little ones! Although happily married enjoying a romantic and intellectual evening, it would also be a great date night for getting to know someone! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Spring Butterfly Exhibit - Marshall Butterfly Pavilion
    "Butterfly Exhibit"
    Review posted by: Patricia Q. from Minneapolis, MN, May 07, 2007
    

    Though the Botanical Gardens were beautiful, I was not impressed by the Butterfly Exhibit. There were not as many butterflies as I thought there would be. Also, as advertised online, it does not make... Expand

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    Though the Botanical Gardens were beautiful, I was not impressed by the Butterfly Exhibit. There were not as many butterflies as I thought there would be. Also, as advertised online, it does not make mention that it is an additional $2.00 to get into the Exhibit, unless you have a coupon. Not that this is a large amount, but this is very deceiving. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Las Noches de las Luminarias
    "Disappointed with this year's trip to the garden"
    Review posted by: Bobbi Reilly from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 21, 2006
    

    This year we took a guest and were quite disappointed. The food was cold and mediocre quality, but fairly expensive. There seemed to be more interest in taking meal tickets than providing good food.... Expand

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    This year we took a guest and were quite disappointed. The food was cold and mediocre quality, but fairly expensive. There seemed to be more interest in taking meal tickets than providing good food. There seemed to be little in terms of entertainment. In years past, the place seemed so alive. Anyway, enjoyed the flute, the bells and the barbershop quartet very much. Could not see at one other location, and there was only one other thing....the Latin music. Much to do about so little. So, we left. I think the volunteers on the path also realized that there was simply not that much to see and enjoy. Collapse

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• Past Events

  02/07/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: Brazen Heads Desert Botanical Garden
  01/31/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: Back Porch Bandits Desert Botanical Garden
  01/25/10	Arizona Explorers: Storm Chasing with Photographer Warren Faidley Desert Botanical Garden
  01/24/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: Mosaico Flameco Desert Botanical Garden
  01/17/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: Big Pete Pearson Desert Botanical Garden
  01/10/10	Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series 2010: The Swingtips Desert Botanical Garden
  12/03/09- 12/30/09	Las Noches de las Luminarias 2009 Desert Botanical Garden
  11/14/09- 11/15/09	Chiles and Chocolate Desert Botanical Garden
  11/13/09	Corks and Cactus Desert Botanical Garden
  11/07/09	Native American Recognition Days Desert Botanical Garden
  11/06/09	Music in the Garden: The Wilde Boys Desert Botanical Garden
  11/05/09	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG - Burning Sky Desert Botanical Garden
  11/01/09	La Procesion Desert Botanical Garden
  10/31/09- 11/01/09	Día de los Muertos Desert Botanical Garden
  10/31/09	La Calaca Cabaret Desert Botanical Garden
  10/30/09	Quetzal Guerrero Desert Botanical Garden
  10/30/09- 11/01/09	Dancing Earth Desert Botanical Garden
  10/30/09	Music in the Garden: Quetzal Guerrero Desert Botanical Garden
  10/29/09	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG - Los Rambleros Desert Botanical Garden
  10/28/09- 11/06/09	Ofrenda and Sculpture Installations Desert Botanical Garden
  10/23/09	Music in the Garden: The Sugar Thieves Desert Botanical Garden
  10/22/09- 10/25/09	The Great Pumpkin Festival Desert Botanical Garden
  10/22/09	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG - Rose's Pawn Shop Desert Botanical Garden
  10/16/09	Music in the Garden: Jump Back Brothers Desert Botanical Garden
  10/15/09- 01/03/10	Legacy Desert Botanical Garden
  10/15/09	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG - DJs dk.strickler & World Famous Rani "g" Desert Botanical Garden
  10/01/09- 11/05/09	Spiked! Thursdays at DBG Desert Botanical Garden
  09/26/09- 11/29/09	Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden
  09/25/09	Biergarten Desert Botanical Garden
  05/10/09	Mother's Day Concert With Esteban Desert Botanical Garden
  03/27/09	Agave on the Rocks Desert Botanical Garden
  03/21/09- 03/29/09	Spring Plant Sale Festival 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  03/07/09- 03/08/09	Breakfast With The Butterflies Desert Botanical Garden
  03/07/09- 05/11/09	Spring Butterfly Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden
  03/06/09- 06/26/09	Jazz in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden
  02/26/09- 05/14/09	Spiked!: Thursdays at DBG Desert Botanical Garden
  02/22/09	Lyra - Classical Guitar and Violin Desert Botanical Garden
  02/08/09	Back Porch Bandits Desert Botanical Garden
  02/01/09	Winter Concert Series - Novo Mundo Desert Botanical Garden
  01/25/09	Music in the Garden: Try Me Bicycle Desert Botanical Garden
  01/25/09	Try Me Bicycle Desert Botanical Garden
  01/18/09	Music in the Garden: Mex-Sal Desert Botanical Garden
  01/09/09	Dr. Donald C. Johanson Desert Botanical Garden
  11/28/08- 12/23/08	Las Noches de las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden
  11/22/08- 05/31/09	Chihuly Art Exhibition Desert Botanical Garden
  11/21/08	Chihuly: The Nature of Glass Opening Night Preview and Gala Desert Botanical Garden
  11/01/08- 05/31/09	Ottosen Entry Garden Desert Botanical Garden
  10/24/08- 10/26/08	The Great Pumpkin Festival Desert Botanical Garden
  10/18/08- 10/19/08	Fall Plant Sale Festival 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  10/03/08- 11/14/08	Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series Desert Botanical Garden
  09/27/08- 11/02/08	Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden
  09/26/08	Corks & Cactus Desert Botanical Garden
  09/05/08- 10/19/08	The Spirit of the Saguaro Desert Botanical Garden
  06/27/08	Jazz in the Garden - Sherry Petta Desert Botanical Garden
  06/20/08	Jazz in the Garden - Groove Defenders Desert Botanical Garden
  06/13/08	Jazz in the Garden - Cinco de Moio Desert Botanical Garden
  06/06/08- 06/27/08	Jazz in the Garden - Summer 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  06/06/08- 06/27/08	Jazz in the Garden - Summer 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  05/11/08	Mother's Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban Desert Botanical Garden
  05/02/08- 05/30/08	Jazz in the Garden - Spring 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  05/02/08	Music in the Garden: Lulu Lafever Desert Botanical Garden
  05/01/08- 08/31/08	Birds in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden
  05/01/08- 08/30/08	Flashlight Tours Desert Botanical Garden
  04/18/08	Music in the Garden: Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience Desert Botanical Garden
  03/28/08	Agave on the Rocks 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  03/21/08- 05/30/08	Jazz in the Garden - Spring 2008 Desert Botanical Garden
  03/09/08	Music in the Garden - Banda Tres featuring Beth Lederman Desert Botanical Garden
  03/02/08	Music in the Garden - Mex-Sal Desert Botanical Garden
  03/01/08- 05/11/08	Spring Butterfly Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden
  02/24/08	Music in the Garden - Lyra Desert Botanical Garden
  02/17/08	Music in the Garden - Margo and Michael Reed Desert Botanical Garden
  02/14/08	Romance in the Garden: Desert Divas and Desserts Desert Botanical Garden
  02/10/08	Music in the Garden - The Dennis Allen Band Desert Botanical Garden
  02/03/08	Music in the Garden - The Sahnas Brothers Desert Botanical Garden
  01/27/08	Music in the Garden - Sistah Blue Desert Botanical Garden
  12/06/07- 12/23/07	Las Noches de las Luminarias - December Desert Botanical Garden
  11/29/07- 12/02/07	Las Noches de las Luminarias: Members Only Week Desert Botanical Garden
  11/23/07- 11/25/07	Las Noches de las Luminarias - November Desert Botanical Garden
  11/16/07	Music in the Garden - Sahnas featuring Thano and Demitri Sahnas of Turning Point Desert Botanical Garden
  11/10/07- 11/11/07	Chiles and Chocolate Festival Desert Botanical Garden
  11/09/07	Music in the Garden Concert Series - Chris Burton Jacome Desert Botanical Garden
  11/03/07- 11/04/07	Native American Recognition Days Desert Botanical Garden
  11/02/07	Music in the Garden Concert Series- Robert Tree Cody, Randy Wood, and Will Clipman Desert Botanical Garden
  11/02/07	Music in the Garden Concert Series - Robert Tree Cody, Randy Wood, and Will Clipman Desert Botanical Garden
  11/01/07- 05/31/08	Mayme Kratz Desert Botanical Garden
  10/27/07- 10/28/07	Dia de los Muertos Festival Desert Botanical Garden
  10/26/07	Music in the Garden Concert Series - Incendio Desert Botanical Garden
  10/19/07	Music in the Garden - Big Nick and the Gila Monsters featuring the Groove Merchant Horns Desert Botanical Garden
  10/19/07- 10/21/07	The Great Pumpkin Festival Desert Botanical Garden
  10/12/07	Music in the Garden Fall 2007 Concert Series - Boneyard featuring Carol Pella Desert Botanical Garden
  10/05/07	Music in the Garden Fall 2007 Concert Series - Brid Dower Desert Botanical Garden
  09/29/07- 11/11/07	Mariposa Monarca: Monarch Butterfly Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden
  09/28/07	The Arizona Republic Presents Corks & Cactus Desert Botanical Garden
  09/28/07	Fabulous Finds for Fifteen Desert Botanical Garden
  09/22/07- 11/15/07	Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the Edward Weston Collection Desert Botanical Garden
  06/22/07	Jazz in the Garden - Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns Desert Botanical Garden
  06/15/07	Jazz in the Garden - Big Pete Pearson Desert Botanical Garden
  06/08/07	Jazz in the Garden - Nazim Rashid with New Renaissance Desert Botanical Garden
  06/01/07	Jazz in the Garden - Pete Pancrazi Desert Botanical Garden
  05/25/07	Jazz in the Garden - Fred Forney Quartet Desert Botanical Garden