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Spring Guided Garden Tours

January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012

Join one of our volunteer Garden Guides for an insider’s look at the Gardens! These are great opportunities to ask questions or learn the names of our current blooming plants. Offered at noon and 2 p.m., these free 45 minute tours take you from the Visitor Center fountain through the Gardens before ending at the carillon viewing area [...]

Watercolor Classes with Owen Jolly

January 26, 2012 to April 12, 2012

Learn new painting techniques, strengthen drawing skills and enhance creativity with on-location and studio work, demonstrations, personalized instruction and constructive critique by Sebring artist Owen Jolly.

Celebration of the Lake Wales Ridge Art Exhibit

February 4, 2012 to March 29, 2012

A multi-media exhibit of photography, painting, woodcut prints and sculpture celebrates the one-of-a-kind “Ancient Islands” of the Lake Wales Ridge.

Live at the Gardens Concert Series with Pianist Judith Alstadter

February 26, 2012, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

A Juilliard and Yale University trained concert pianist, Dr. Alstadter returns to perform on the historic Steinway in the intimate setting at Pinewood Estate with a new classical program of Beethoven, Fauré, Clara Schumann and Chopin.

International Carillon Festival Hidden Garden Melodies

March 3, 2012, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 4, 2012, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 10, 2012, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 11, 2012, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Enjoy Belgian, Polish and American-inspired music selections as you explore the Gardens.

21st International Carillon Festival

March 3, 2012 to March 11, 2012

World-renowned carillonneurs perform daily concerts at 1 and 3 p.m.

Live at the Gardens: Curtis On Tour

March 4, 2012, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Founded by Edward Bok’s wife, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, the Curtis Institute of Music’s String Quartet will return for the first time in 80 years to perform Paganini’s last guitar quartet and other selections during the International Carillon Festival. Curtis president and renowned violist, Roberto Díaz will perform with guitar faculty member Jason Vieaux and two students.

21st International Carillon Festival Lunch & Learn Series

March 5, 2012, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
March 6, 2012, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
March 7, 2012, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
March 8, 2012, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
March 9, 2012, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Bring a picnic lunch to attend guided tours of the Singing Tower exterior highlighting its history, artistry, architecture and construction followed by a half-hour carillon concert and historical artifacts display.

21st International Carillon Festival Film Series

March 6, 2012 to March 9, 2012

View educational films about bell foundry, casting, tuning and the history of the carillon.

21st International Carillon Festival Concert & Moonlight Mix & Mingle

March 6, 2012, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Celebrate one of the nation’s most unique musical experiences with a Moonlight Concert and reception to meet the guest carillonneurs.