SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDEN
Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 @ 6pm
SOLD OUT!
Timeline of the evening!
5:30pm - pre-event music in the gardens
6:00pm - dinner
7:00pm - concert

The Theme

Come join us at Hillside Gardens on June 4 for this special event, celebrating the beauty of Spring in the Rocky Mountains.  Stroll the garden with music from Chamber Orchestra musicians along the way.  Eat a sumptuous, catered meal.  Then let the orchestra serenade you as the sun sets on this idyllic setting, with special performances by Principal Flautist Allison Gioscia and our resident Baroque expert, Elisa Wicks.  It’s an evening of friendship, elegance, and great music.

The Program

John Rutter Suite for Strings         
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile for Cello & Strings  
Pamela Chaddon, cello
Camille Saint-Saëns Odelette for Flute & Orchestra                     
Allison Gioscia, flute                                           
Antonio Vivaldi Spring from The Four Seasons                             
Elisa Wicks, violin

SPECIAL GUEST, folk guitarist, Joe Johnson with violinist, Jacob Klock in bluegrass and fiddling arrangements!

Our Sponsors

The Venue

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

The Meal

Romaine and Spinach Salad
Romaine, iceburg and spinach with grape tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons served with ranch and Italian dressing

Fresh Bread Assortment
Freshly baked bread served with whipped butter

Beef Tender Chimichurri
Grilled beef cooked to perfection and served with a bright and flavorful chimichurri sauce

Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Grilled natural chicken breast with creamy lemon rosemary sauce topped with spinach chiffonade

Orzo Salad with Olives Peppers and Feta
Refreshing orzo pasta salad with tangy olives, peppers, feta and tangy vinaigrette

Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Grilled vegetables that can include asparagus, red peppers, chiles, onions, and zucchini

Dessert Assortment
A selection of desserts that may include lemon bars, pecan bars, brownies, cookies or cheesecake bites

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Coffee Service
Fresh Brewed Coffee with Cream and Sweeteners
Hot Tea Assortment