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The Dallas Arboretum has set the date for the 3rd annual Black Heritage Celebration (BHC), presented by Bank of America, for May 6 and Sunday, May 7. The 2-day event will take place in the 66-acre garden overlooking White Rock Lake and will feature chef demonstrations, musicians, Black-owned vendors, a fashion show, and an entrepreneur showcase. Black Heritage Celebration is open to the public and is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.
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The Dallas Arboretum ushers in spring with the annual floral festival Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors from February 25 to April 16, 2023.
Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” Dallas Blooms, features 500,000 spring-blooming flowers from more than 120 varieties. Of that total, 350,000 are tulips, and the others are hyacinths and daffodils.
Dallas Blooms also features an abundance of music, food, and events throughout the garden. The family-friendly festival includes the return of the Cool Thursdays Concerts series. On the weekends at noon and on other select dates, you can enjoy live and piano performances in Jeanne’s Pavilion. Or head over to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn on Saturdays and Sundays for the perfect place to picnic – and listen to the sounds of North Texas’ best party bands.
Back by popular demand is renowned sculptor Gary Lee Price, who returns with a new collection of Great Contributors realistic bronze statues displayed alongside the flowers, hundreds of Japanese cherry trees, and thousands of azaleas.
Joining the resident sculpture of William Shakespeare are eight additional statues: Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, Mother Teresa, Ruby Bridges, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Mark Twain. A fellow of the National Sculpture Society and recognized worldwide for his bold work lifting and celebrating the human spirit, Price makes his third appearance in the garden.
Discounts include BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) on Wednesdays (except for March 15) and CC Young Senior Living Thursdays (those who are 65 years and older receive discounted admission and 20% off in the Gift Store).
Tickets range from $12 to $20 and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. Parking is $11 when purchased online or $15 at the gate.
For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms.
Holiday at the Arboretum Features 3 Large-Scale Exhibits, a Million Lights, and an Indoor Display Featuring Three of the World Holidays
Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, returns with a garden transformed to get people into the holiday spirit with The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas, and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree. These three large-scale outdoor displays are perfectly designed for the 66-acre garden and are open to the public both in the daytime and evening.
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Don’t miss this evening of music overlooking White Rock Lake on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn. The Dallas Arboretum and The Dallas Opera join forces to present “An Evening Under the Stars” on Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14, from 7-8 p.m.
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