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
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.
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
Contact Info
Contact Name: Michael Duffield
Company: Michael Duffield Communications
Phone: 404 888 8884
Cell: 404 567 9510
E-mail: michaelduffield@mac.com


