Music in the Garden series begins June 7
June 5, 2012
UAF Summer Sessions will host the new Music in the Garden series on various Thursdays throughout the
summer at 7 p.m. in the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden.
This five-event series, running through Aug. 9, features bands from the Fairbanks
area. Bring a blanket , a picnic and some dancing shoes. Please leave pets at home.
Parking will be available on West Ridge. A short walking path to the garden begins
at the overlook and will be marked with signs. Concerts are free and open to the public,
though the Georgeson Botanical Garden will accept donations. This series is also sponsored
by KUAC, which will broadcast the June 7 and Aug. 9 concerts live. Additional artists
may be highlighted on Alaska Live during their performance week. The June 14 concert
is sponsored by Kohler, Schmitt & Hutchison PC.
Following is a schedule of concerts for the remainder of the summer:
- June 7: Fairbanks Red Hackle Pipe Band and Highland Dancers
- June 14: Rebecca File and Sam Herreid featuring Haifa
- June 21: The Frosty Bottom Boys
- July 12: The Rock Bottom Stompers
- Aug. 9: Zingaro Roots
For more information contact Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@alaska.edu or view the Music in Garden information online.