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Friend of City Park:
Spring has sprung and the park is in full bloom. The Spring
Garden Show blossoms April 5 and 6. Come
take a class in the Botanical Garden, hear great music, get your golf swing ready, or enjoy
the rides in the Amusement Park.
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Spring Garden Show
Stock up on hard-to-find plants and supplies, get help with your weed or plant problems at the
Plant Health Clinic, get answers from experts, or just view the colorful gifts of nature at the Spring
Garden Show, April 5 and 6, in the Botanical Garden. For more information, contact the LSU AgCenter at (504)838-1170 or kblackburn@agcenter.lsu.edu.
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Thursdays at Twilight
Mark your calendars as Twilight in the Garden continueswith the beautiful music of Betsy McGovern
(April 3), Tony Green (April 10), Paul Soniat (April 17), Lynn Drury (April 24),
and Patrice Fisher and Special Friends (May 1). Sit back, sip on the ever popular Mint Juleps
and enjoy some of New Orleans'
finest talent.
Sponsored by the Azby Fund with support from Republic
National Distributing Company, New Orleans Musica da Camera, WWNO
89.9 FM, and the New Orleans Botanical Garden. For more information, call (504)483-9386 or email garden@nocp.org. |
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Garden Education
Birdwatching, bonsai, orchids, and staghorn ferns are among the topics to be discussed by local experts at the Botanical Garden's Educational Series. Classes are limited, so sign up now. Call (504)483-9473 or email scapley@nocp.org.
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Symphony Swing in the Oaks
Pack your picnic, a big blanket, comfy chairs and join the
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the free Swing in the Oaks at dusk on April 23 in Dreyfous Meadow (near the Museum of Art). Hear the beautiful sounds of our beloved
symphony as they play 'Around the World'. For more information, visit http://www.lpomusic.com.
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Sundays in the Park
The Latin sounds of Julio & Cesar and Vivaz will brighten
the Botanical Garden's outdoor stage at Sunday in the Park, April 13, 3-8 p.m. Bring your tango shoes, your salsa spirit and
have a fiesta!
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Now Hiring!
 We're hiring! City Park
has openings in Human Resources, Development, the Amusement Park, Catering, and more. For information, see our job listings, email hr@nocp.org or call (504)482-4888. Applications can be emailed, or mailed to City Park HR, 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans,
LA 70124.
Friends of City Park is seeking an Executive Director with bookkeeping, management, computer & marketing skills. Non-Profit experience is beneficial. Please send
inquiries and resumes to Friends of City Park, P.O. Box 2268, Mandeville, LA 70470.
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Fore!
The renovation of the Park's North Golf Course
is almost complete. By June, it will be
time to dust off your golf clubs and hit the links! In the meantime, the driving range is the
perfect place to practice your swing, take lessons, or just meet up with other
golfers.
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Fountain of Youth
One of the Park's WPA-era drinking fountains has been beautified and renovated thanks to
a donation from the Hash House Harriers. The fountain is located adjacent to the Anseman Avenue entrance off of City Park Avenue. Come see it and quench your thirst soon!
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Gem of the Park
The Dunbar Pavilion, donated in 1904 by Esplanade Avenue resident Francis B.
Dunbar, is an elegant gazebo that now resides in Storyland. Recently restored to its former splendor, its ornate ironwork is graced with arabesque
spandrels between slender footed columns. This pavilion, party gazebos, and party houses can be
reserved for your next occasion by calling (504)488-2896 or emailing cpsales@nocp.org.
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City Bark says bow- Wow!
NOLA City Bark, a non-profit group, is raising
$500,000 for the city's first dog park, to be located on a 4.6 acre spread near
Popp Fountain. This state-of-the-art facility will be a wonderful gathering
place for the city's dogs and their two-legged friends. To help, visit nolacitybark.org.
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Donations Needed
Katrina and the levee failures did $43 million in damages to City Park. Our endowment is seriously low. If you can help us rebuild the park or build
the endowment, contact John Hopper at jhopper@nocp.org.
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To learn more about City Park, visit us at neworleanscitypark.com |
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In the next two months:
Thursday, April 3 Concert-- Betsy McGovern
Cancelled for April Super Saturday Volunteer Work Day
Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 Spring Garden Show
Wednesday, April 9 Orchid Culture Basics: Potting and Mounting Orchids
Thursday, April 10 Concert-- Tony Green
Saturday, April 12 Birdwatching in City Park
Saturday, April 12 Staghorn Ferns
Sunday, April 13 Concert- Julio & Cesar, Vivaz
Thursday, April 17 Concert-- Paul Soniat with Albinas Prizgintas and John Rankin
Wednesday, April 23 Swing In The Oaks
Thursday, April 24 Concert-- Lynn Drury
Saturday, April 26 An Introduction to the Art of Bonsai
Tuesday, April 29 Container Gardening and Flowers in the Landscape
Thursday, May 1 Concert-- Patrice Fisher and Special Guests
Cancelled for May Super Saturday Volunteer Work Day
Tuesday, May 6 Tropical Plants for the Southern Landscape
Wednesday, May 7 Butterfly Release and Lecture about Butterfly Gardening
Thursday, May 8 Concert-- Tom McDermott and Connie Jones
Saturday, May 10 Nature Hike through Couturie Forest and Arboretum
Sunday, May 11 Concert- Soul Project, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes
Wednesday, May 14 Gardening in the Heat of the Moment
Thursday, May 15 Concert-- New Orleans Original Jazz Ensemble
Friday, May 16 Flower Pressing Workshop
Wednesday, May 21 Water Features for Small Gardens
Thursday, May 22 Concert-- Gal Holiday
Wednesday, May 28 A Whimsical Garden
Thursday, May 29 Concert-- Musica da Camera
Saturday, May 31 Louisiana Native Plants for the Landscape
Coming Major Events:
Saturday and Sunday October 18 and 19 Fall Garden Show
Friday, November 21 Preview Party
Sunday, November 23 Childrens' Preview Party
Opens Friday, November 28 Celebration In The Oaks
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