Berkeley, CA, June 22, 2011 - The University of California Botanical invites you to jam with us this Summer at the Summer Concerts in the Redwood Grove 2011!

The 2011 Summer Concert Series has arrived! The East Bay hills brilliantly come to life with the sound of music in the air at the Redwood Grove Summer Concert Series in the Garden. Join us for this year's series of performances in the stunning Mather Redwood Grove during the glorious evening hours. The annual series features a diverse line-up of folk, pop, rock, blues, jazz, world music and hard-to-define artists that are drawn to the intimate Amphitheatre setting. We're presenting an eclectic line-up of live performances by celebrated, world-renowned artists and Bay Area favorite hometown bands. Enjoy the fresh air, bring a picnic dinner and delight in the one-of-a kind experience you'll get from this unique outdoor music venue. Never been to the UC Botanical Garden before? Admission to the Garden is included in every concert ticket! The Garden invites you to share a part of your summer with us. Check out the Concert website for details! 

THE LINEUP!

June 23
Trio Zincalo
The Ad Hoc Brass Band
Thursday, June 23   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30.
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

July 7
The Human Condition
Thursday, July 7   5:30 p.m.
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

July 14
Aaron Calvert & Friends
Thursday, July 14   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

July 21
Gryphons Wild
Thursday, July 21   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

July 28
Sun Hop Fat
Thursday, July 28   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

August 4
Foxtails Brigade
Thursday, August 4   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

August 11
Magic! Magic Roses
Thursday, August 11   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

August 25
Mirah
Real Vocal String Quartet
Gojogo
Thursday, August 11   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $15 ($12 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

September 1
This Charming Band {LAST CONCERT IN THE SERIES!}

Thursday, September 1   5:30 p.m.
Doors at 5:00; show at 5:30
Adults: $15 ($12 for Members / UCB)
Youth: $5 (under 5 free) 

EVENT INFORMATION

Summer Concerts in the Redwood Grove

June 2011 - September 2011 

FOR ALL SHOWS:

Space is limited!
For more information call 510-643-1924

5:30-7:30 pm | Redwood Grove "door": 5:00 p.m.
Ticket includes admission to the Garden before 5pm.

Adults: $12 ($10 for Members / UCB)

Youth: $5 (under 5 free)

BYO picnic and drinks welcome.

RELATED LINKS

Concert Series Webpage  

http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu  

Media Sponsor: KALX

ABOUT THE GARDEN

The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the

University of California at Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to the public year round, has over 13,000 different kinds of plants from around the world, cultivated by region in naturalistic landscapes over its 34 acres.

GARDEN INFORMATION

Location:

200 Centennial Drive,Berkeley, CA 94720-5045

Hours:

Open Daily from

9am - 5pm, no admission after 4:30pm

Garden Shop and Plant Deck Open Daily from

10:30am - 4:30pm

Closed the first Tuesday of each month.

Admission:

Adults $9, Seniors (65+) $7, Students (non-Cal) $7, Juniors (13 - 17) $5, Children (5 - 12) $2, Children (under 5) Free
UCBG Members, current UCB and LBNL staff, faculty and UCB students Free,

First Thursday of each month Free

For More Information:

510-643-1924

s_field@berkeley.edu|http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu