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Release Date: 01.29.09 | Location: Cobb County | Organization: Southeastern Horticultural Society

Notes & Petals...Music in the Garden Entertains at Flower Show through 02/01

Southeastern Flower Show rich in sights and sounds

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What accents lush foliage and soothing water sounds better than beautiful music? This year's Southeastern Flower Show features a variety of musical entertainment by renowned artists from the worlds of Opera and Jazz as well as the blues, gospel and a little Latin influence.

Thursday evening and Friday evening feature special performances - including "Thursday in the Gardens with George," featuring George Skarlouis, and Friday night's "Jazz It Up on Date Night," presented by perennial show favorite Cliff deMarks [pictured]. Unless otherwise noted - these events take place on the Entertainment Stage - just behind the Official Entrance Garden.


About the entertainment
Opening day featured international recording artist Takana Miyamoto [pictured], jazz pianist Mary Jo Strickland, Michael Fauss, and The Atlanta Opera's "Passionate for Puccini."

On Thursday, January 29, the following artists entertain visitors:
  • 10:15 - 11:00 AM Charlotte Dewberry, piano
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Ezekiel Kennedy, piano
  • 12:15 - 1:00 PM Inman Middle School Jazz Band
  • 1:15 - 3:00 PM Linda Fraser, piano
  • 3:15 - 6:00 PM Cliff deMarks, jazz keyboard
  • 6:15 - 8:00 PM George Skaroulis, piano

Friday, January 30, brings piano favorites and a jazzy evening:

  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 PM Mary Owens, piano
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Mary Ann Tyler & Suzanne Ivey, piano
  • 12:15 - 3:00 PM Bob Geresti, piano
  • 4:15 - 7:00 PM Cliff deMarks, jazz keyboard

On Saturday, January 31, a whole host of musical stylings will waft through the Show:

  • 10:15 - 11:00 AM Paul Hamaty, piano
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM GA Academy of Music, Suzuki violins
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Vox Flutes, flute quartet ~ performance location-TBA
  • 12:15 - 2:00 PM The Crosstown Brothers, country, blues and gospel
  • 2:15 - 3:00 PM Otton Rodon, Flamenco and romantic guitar
  • 4:15 - 7:00 PM Cliff deMarks, Latin jazz
  • 12:15 - 2:00 PM Stasis, guitar & vocals
  • 2:15 - 4:00 PM Emory University Jazz Combo

Finally, Sunday, February 1, showcases:

  • 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stasis, guitar & vocals
  • 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Emory University Jazz Combo

How do you bloom?

About the Southeastern Horticultural Society — The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, art and enjoyment of horticulture throughout the Southeastern United States [including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee] through community outreach, education, events and resource sharing.

Visit www.FlowerShow.org for tickets and information, and www.sehort.org for more information about the Southeastern Horticultural Society.

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Contact Info

Contact Name: Michael Duffield

Company: Michael Duffield Communications

Phone: 404 888 8884

Cell: 404 567 9510

E-mail: michaelduffield@mac.com