Our 2016 Garden Party @ Hillside Gardens!

Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 @ 6pm

The Theme

Dances in the Garden
For our most magical Garden Party ever, join us at Hillside Gardens for an enchanting evening of music performed under the Colorado skies! Enjoy the beauty of the gardens, an elegant catered dinner and cash bar, and a special performance by the Chamber Orchestra.  One year ago, our dear friends Libby Rittenberg and Nasit Ari promised us a tango, and now we get to be amazed!
Concertmaster Jacob Klock, who wowed Philharmonic audiences with his unexpected fiddle talents, will be featured in a brand new arrangement by our Music Director, Thomas Wilson. This unforgettable summer event features music by Piazzolla, Grieg, Mozart - along with some fiddling tunes that might just get you out of your seat!

The Program

Edvard Grieg: Prelude from the Holberg Suite
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin & Cello in B-Flat Major, RV547
Elisa Wicks, violin
Pamela Chaddon, cello
W. A. Mozart: Rondo from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik                         
Edvard Grieg: Sarabande from Holberg Suite        
Johann Strauss, Jr: Pizzicato Polka, op. 234   
Astor Piazzolla: Libertango (for strings)                                      
Libby Rittenberg & Nasit Ari, special guest dancers
Wilson: Fantasy on Fiddle Tunes                                         
Jacob Klock, fiddle

Our Sponsors

Music for our 2016 Garden Party Sponsored by Peggy Shivers In Remembrance of Lt. Col. Clarence L. Shiver, Tuskegee Airman - Class 44K

The Venue

Garden Party
Hillside Gardens & Nursery
1006 S. Institute, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

The Meal

APPETIZERS
Antipasti
Fresh Fruit
Domestic Cheeses (cheddar, pepper jack, and swiss cheese) 
DINNER
Garden Salad (with summer vegetables and avocado ranch dressing)
Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper Salad (with fresh basil and red wine vinaigrette)
Grilled Tri-tip carved to order
Cilantro and Lime Grilled Chicken with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Wild Rice
Cape Cod Vegetable Blend
Assorted Rolls and Butter
Iced Tea
Coffee
Cucumber/Lemon Water
DESSERT
Lemon Bars
Caramel Chews
Double Fudge Brownies