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Sung in English, this hour-long adaptation of an opera based on the Brothers Grimm tale is ideal for audiences of all ages and is free with admission to Descanso..
POP’s production of Hansel and Gretel has been praised by Opera News as “fresh, imaginative, witty, and imbued with a keen sense of both rhyme and rhythm.”
Free with admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required. No assigned seating, seats are first come, first served.
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Friday–Sunday, August 4–6 | Amphitheater | 5:30–6:30pm
Sunday, August 6 | Amphitheater | Additional show at 3:00-4:00pm
Sung in English, this hour-long adaptation of an opera based on the Brothers Grimm tale is ideal for audiences of all ages and is free with admission to Descanso.
POP’s production of Hansel and Gretel has been praised by Opera News as “fresh, imaginative, witty, and imbued with a keen sense of both rhyme and rhythm.”
Free with admission, no reservations required. No assigned seating, seats are first come, first served.
Schedule:
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Friday–Sunday, August 4–6 | Amphitheater | 5:30–6:30pm
Sunday, August 6 | Amphitheater | Additional show at 3:00-4:00pm
Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.
Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required. Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.
Cultivate: Mindfulness in the Garden
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Guided Nature Meditations
- Enjoy mini meditations with Mariko Tu. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness
- Times: 4:45–5pm | 5:30–5:45pm | 6:15–6:30pm
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Ecotherapy and Nature Mandala
- Come collaborate with two certified ecotherapists on an earth mandala using found nature objects throughout the garden. Experience the benefits of ecotherapy as a way to deepen your connection to the natural world
- Time: 4:30–7pm
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Craft Activity
- Decorate an aromatherapy sachet by flower pounding
- Time: 4:30–7pm
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- Have a drink in the Rose Garden bar and enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs
- Time: 4:30–7pm
- Location: Rose Garden
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Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.
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All experience levels are welcome.
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Ages 16 or older.
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Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved.
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Bring gardening gloves and water.
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Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
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Limited space available, RSVP required
RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, August 5, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2– August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that the Camellia Lounge will be closed on August 20
See the full music lineup here:
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Friday–Sunday: August 18–19 (Closed August 20) | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2– August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that the Camellia Lounge will be closed on August 20
See the full music lineup here:
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Friday–Sunday: August 18–19 (Closed August 20) | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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Join us on August 17 from 4–7pm to meet local artisans whose products are sold at The Store. Learn more about their creations and the processes that go into them while enjoying samples from Duba Tea and and Verdugo Coffee Roasters.
Meet the artisans
Duba Tea: Descanso private label blend
Verdugo Coffee Roasters: Descanso private label blend
Kris Erickson: Handmade ceramics
Max Haberman – Handmade vintage notecards
Get in the groove this summer! Enjoy our summer line up of world music performances on two stages the third Thursday of the month from June–August. Included in the price of admission, no reservations required.
Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.
Thursday, August 17
4–7pm
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Rose Garden: 4–4:45pm & 5:15–6pm
Amadou Fall and Abdoulaye Sow bring the sounds of West Africa on the kora, djembe, and dun dun. A native of Senegal, Amadou Fall has developed a beautiful repertoire and hopes to bring people from all walks of life together with music from Africa, all through the breath-taking sounds of his kora. Abdoulaye Sow, a djembe and dun dun artist, brings innovative fusions of traditional African rhythms with contemporary influences that have earned him widespread acclaim.
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Amphitheater: 5–5:45pm & 6:15–7pm
Ethio Cali is a Los Angeles-based African – Jazz ensemble, led by trumpeter, arranger, and composer Todd Simon. The ensemble’s sublime sound is inspired by the golden age of Ethiopian music of the 1960’s and 70’s, filtered through a lens that is uniquely Los Angeles. Acknowledging the diverse musical foundations of Ethio-Jazz, the ensemble also draws inspiration from the rhythmic and melodic textures across Africa, Central/Latin America and the Caribbean.
Abdoulaye Sow
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2– August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that the Camellia Lounge will be closed on August 20
See the full music lineup here:
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Friday–Sunday: August 18–19 (Closed August 20) | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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