Make a night of it with your special someone or best friends and enjoy the Spring Flower Show after hours during this fun experience with live music, games, lectures and entertainment. Enjoy a pasta bar at Rootstock from 6-8 p.m. as well as specialty cocktails in the Reedy Gallery bar available for purchase.
Game Masters will be back again this year, hosting five nature-themed games starting at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Rootstock dining area. Games include Azul, Bob RossCanvas, Cat Lady, Dominion, Just One, Marvel United, Patchwork, Splendor and Wingspan.
Feb. 28 | The Mill City Trio and Shayla Owodunni
6-9 p.m. Live Music from The Mill City Trio
The Mill City Trio; Dick Danaher (accordion, saxophone, clarinet), Will Danaher (trombone) and Nick Jordan (guitar, foot percussion) play and sing Swing, Zydeco, Old-Time Country, Rockabilly, and Jug-Band music, plus the odd tango, polka, cumbia, and gaucho. Dick and Will are father and son, and they intertwine musically in a most beguiling fashion.
7-8 p.m. MacMillan Auditorium Presentation; Shayla Owodunni from The Plant Penthouse
Houseplants Unlocked: Tips, Tricks, and Trends for Your Indoor Jungle
Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your greenery journey, Shayla Owodunni — founder of The Plant Penthouse, with features including HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, and Twin Cities Live — is here to embolden your green-thumb confidence. This talk will demystify houseplant care, tackle common challenges, and showcase stylish, on-trend ideas to bring the beauty of nature into your home or office. Walk away with the knowledge and inspiration to create your dream indoor jungle, no matter your space, schedule, or skill level.
March 7 | Couples Photo Opportunity, Chuck Linderkamp and Derek Carwood
Professional Photo Opportunity with Lynn Laumann
Get a professional photo to commemorate your night at the Flower Show. Lynn Laumann Photography will be here to capture couples with the beauty of the Flower Show as the backdrop.
6-9 p.m. Live Music from Chuck Linderkamp
Chuck Linderkamp has been a performer and instructor of woodwind instruments for over 45 years. He is a member of the Bend in the River Big Band, the Century Jazz Ensemble, the Genesis Jazz Orchestra, Too Darn Hot the Agape Quintet, the Jazz Mentors, and he has performed with many other groups throughout Minnesota and beyond. He also performs as a solo act, featuring his collection of Native American Flutes. As a life-long student and lover of all things musical, Chuck hopes that his music connects with all who hear!
7-8 p.m. MacMillan Auditorium Presentation; Derek Carwood from Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Education
Orchid Care: Nurturing some of the world's most elegant flowers
Long viewed by many as producing some of the world’s most beautiful flowers, orchids have captivated people for centuries. But along with their popularity has come a reputation for being notoriously difficult to grow. Join Derek Carwood for an inspiring talk as he shares not only how to grow these household gems with ease, but ensure that they thrive for years to come.
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