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?

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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.

Links:

• Takana Miyamoto - www.takana.net
  
• Mary Jo Strickland - www.jazzsoiree.com
  
• The Atlanta Opera - www.atlantaopera.org
  
• Cliff deMarks - www.smoothjazzduo.com
  
• George Skaroulis - www.evzonemusic.com
  
• Bob Geresti - www.gerestimusic.com
  
• Vox Flutes - www.voxflutes.com
  
• Otton Rodon - http://tahinomusicservices.com