Summer Nights Concert Series 2008

Summer Nights musical concerts are performed by local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden on Thursday evenings this summer.

2008 Performers

 

 

Concert schedule: Thursdays, June 5 - August 7, 2008 - RAIN OR SHINE!

• (No concert Thursday, July 3)

Hours: Garden gates open at 6:00pm and the concerts are from 7:00 - 9:00pm. During the concerts, stroll the grounds and enjoy a magic show and the Garden's model train. The Heritage Farm is open from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Aquarium is also open during the concerts. Please note, the PNM Butterfly Pavilion is not open during Summer Nights Concerts. During July, you can join a yoga class in the Japanese Garden from 6:00-6:50.

Seating: General lawn seating. Bring your own seating - blankets or lawn chairs.

Capacity: About 2,000.

Food: Purchase from vendors or bring a picnic!

Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.

Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 seniors over 65; $2 for children age 3 - 12 (children 2 and younger admitted free). New Mexico BioPark Society members may purchase tickets at half-price (adults $4; seniors $2; children $1). Tickets may be purchased online beginning at 9am on May 15.

Purchase tickets: BEGINNING MAY 15, Summer Nights tickets may be purchased from any BioPark cashier (at the Aquarium/Garden and at the Zoo) from 9:00am until one-half hour before closing. No telephone orders. Tickets may be purchased online beginning at 9am on May 15.

Yoga at Summer Nights: As an added attraction before the concerts, enjoy yoga at the Japanese Garden Deck--Free! Join us before the Summer Nights Concerts beginning Thursday, July 10, 6:00-6:50 pm for "yoga for everyone"...bring your mat, or rent one there, and practice with Meta Hirschl, local yoga expert. You don't need any experience, just an open mind and your breath.  We will practice standing poses, some gentle flow and mostly, we'll have fun connecting to ourselves and the beautiful Japanese garden.  An auspicious way to begin your evening!  Call 232-4717 with any questions.

Thank you to the generous sponsors of Summer Nights:

Want to hear more? Check out the performers coming to Zoo Music this summer!