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LA’s Garden Opening Reception
July 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Join us at the Boddy House for the opening reception of the exhibition LA’s Garden.
Meet the curator Rosten Woo, enjoy a no-host bar, and experience live performances by dublab and Gabrielino/Tongva artist and musician Lazaro Arvizu Jr.
LA’s Garden traces the transformation of Descanso Gardens from a native oak woodland to a living museum.
The exhibition highlights the Gardens’ iconic botanical collections and the diverse individuals—from Japanese American nurserymen to visionary volunteers—who preserved this landscape for the public.
Opening reception and garden admission are free from 5–7pm on July 17, no event registration required.
This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.
