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SUMMARY:Butterflies LIVE Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This event is now canceled. \nIncluded with Regular Garden admission  \nCelebrate the opening of M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/butterflies-live-opening-weekend/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
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SUMMARY:Easter Brunch at Robins Tea House
DESCRIPTION:This event is now canceled. \nRegular Garden admission \nEnjoy a Prix Fixe Easter brunch in the Lora Robins Tea House overlooking the Asian Valley garden. Sunday Only. Seatings at 10 a.m.\, 12 p.m.\, and 2 p.m.  Please note that admission to the Garden or Garden Membership is required in addition to your brunch.  Tickets go on sale February 1 annually. Reservations: teahouseevents.com. NO phone reservations\, please. This event typically sells out. To avoid disappointment\, reserve your seat early.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/easter-brunch-robins-tea-house/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T160000
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SUMMARY:Hygge Reading Party at the Robins Library
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nChase away the winter blues in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s coziest nook: the Reading Room in the Lora Robins Library.  \nIn keeping with the Scandinavian concept of hygge—a quality of coziness and contentment derived from taking pleasure in sweet\, quiet moments and good company—we invite you to curl up with a good book in our comfy chairs alongside a toasty fire. Cocoa and sweet treats will be provided. The Hygge Reading Party happens on both January 18 and March 22\, 2020. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/hygge-reading-party/2020-03-22/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20191204T214654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T195722Z
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SUMMARY:Poet-Tree: Branching Out
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic\nWhether your talent is poetry\, spoken word\, singing\, beatboxing\, or something uniquely you\, branch out and make yourself heard before a welcoming crowd! Join host Duron Chavis in the Robins Room for an afternoon of creative expression. We welcome performers of all ages to this family-friendly open mic event. \nRead on to learn more about Poet-Tree at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/poet-tree-branching/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T150000
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CREATED:20191204T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T151048Z
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SUMMARY:Poet-Tree: Taking Root
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Library as we “plant” the Poet-Tree with a day of youth and adult nature poetry workshops and readings! Scroll down for details.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/poet-tree-roots/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T210000
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Commemorative Festival
DESCRIPTION:Both members and non-members must have a pre-purchased Eventbrite ticket to attend. Children under age 3 do not need a ticket to attend. Tickets at the member pricing are now sold out\, but there are still tickets available at the non-member pricing. Please visit Eventbrite to purchase a ticket for this event.  Toro Nagashi is also offered on Thursday night.   \nIn the spirit of the Japanese ceremony\, Tōrō Nagashi\, please join us for our second annual candlelit floating lantern commemorative event. Traditionally\, this late-summer Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon\, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the final evening of the festival\, paper lanterns are set afloat to accompany the spirits as they depart for another year. Tōrō (灯籠)\, pronounced toh-roh\, means “lantern\,” while nagashi (流し)\, pronounced nah-gah-shee\, means “cruise” or “flow.” \nOn this evening from 6 – 9 p.m.\, enjoy contemplative live music\, meander the paths of the Central Garden and Cherry Tree Walk to discover self-reflective prompts\, and enjoy food and beverages for purchase. As dusk falls\, observe the tranquil scene of floating glowing lanterns in Lake Sydnor and the pools of the Central Garden. This family-friendly event includes the opportunity to join in making a community paper chain of wishes and commemorations. \nToro Nagashi activities are made possible by Bliley’s. \n SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n6 – 9 p.m. Guests can meander paths of the Central Garden and Cherry Tree Walk to discover self-reflective prompts. Acoustic music in select locations will delight and surprise. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (see menu below). \n 6 – 8 p.m. Opportunity for guests to join in making a community paper chain. Write your own special wish\, or commemorate a loved one\, on a strip of paper\, and link it to another person’s. Watch how the chain comes together\, each link connecting to and supporting the other. \n \nAs dusk falls\, Garden staff will float glowing lanterns in Lake Sydnor and the pools of the Central Garden. \nMENU:  \nPacific Rim Caesar with Grilled Salmon \n  \nPad Thai – vegetarian \nChicken Banh Mi \nSpiraled Vegetable Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing – gluten free\, vegan \nFresh Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey dressing – vegan / gluten free \nCheese & Fruit Platter – vegetarian/gluten free (except for the crackers) \nKids’ meals – turkey & cheese rolls ups\, goldfish\, applesauce & juice box \nSoft Drinks and Bottled Water \nWine & Beer \nSeptember 18 Music and Performances \nStrolling violinist – Treesa Gold will be performing from 6-8:30 p.m. beginning at the gazebo and throughout the Garden. \nSound Bowl Concert –Natasha Foreman of Lucid Living performing from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in front of the Conservatory. \nRiver City Taiko (traditional Japanese drumming) performing at 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. in the Rose Garden. A second performance will occur around Lake Sydnor near the Children’s Garden when lanterns launch at dusk. \nTōrō Nagashi is made possible by Bliley’s. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Week Events
DESCRIPTION:Tōrō Nagashi Week Activities and Events; September 16-22\, 2019 \nIn the spirit of the Japanese ceremony\, Tōrō Nagashi\, please join us for a weeklong festival as we take time to reflect and commemorate those that came before us. Traditionally\, this late-summer Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon\, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the final evening of the festival\, paper lanterns are set afloat to accompany the spirits as they depart for another year. Tōrō (灯籠)\, pronounced toh-roh\, means “lantern\,” while nagashi (流し)\, pronounced nah-gah-shee\, means “cruise” or “flow.” \nToro Nagashi activities made possible by Bliley’s.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-week-events/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T200000
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SUMMARY:Member Night
DESCRIPTION:A Special\, After-Hours Evening for Members Only at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\n \nBring your LEGO® brick creations and compete with fellow members for prizes. Explore the wildly popular Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks exhibition. Enjoy special members-only access\, activities and games. \nNot interested in the LEGO®  brick competition? That’s okay! This will be a perfect night to hang out and explore the Garden after hours with your fellow members. Food and beverages\, including wine and beer\, will be available for purchase. \nMembers\, please RSVP by registering for this free event. \nNot a member? Join now to attend this event.\nLEGO® Brick Creation Contest Guidelines  \nPrizes are awarded in 4 categories: Ages 0 – 5\, Ages 5 – 10\, Ages 11 – 16 and Age 17+ including Adults. Within each category\, there will be two winners: 1st Place and 2nd Place\, and Crowd Favorite. Winners will be announced the night of the event by 7:45 pm. \n1. Use your own LEGO®\, DUPLO®\, Mega bloks® or other LEGO® compatible plastic bricks. \n2. Entries must be in place by 5:30 p.m. to be considered. You may begin bringing your creation into the Garden at 4 pm. You must take your creation home at the end of the event. \n3. You MUST be able to carry your creation into the Garden unassisted by Garden staff\, carts\, etc. \n4. Entries must be your own creation\, not a LEGO® designed kit. \n5. Your creation must be on a base no bigger than 24 by 24 inches. The base can be wood\, cardboard\, a LEGO® flat base\, etc. and can be decorated to fit with your project. Your completed project may be no taller than 4 feet tall. \n6. One entry per participant or team where applicable. \n7. Team projects will be placed in the category of the oldest participant in the team. \nThank you for being a Garden Member!
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/member-night/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
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SUMMARY:Nature Connects®:   Art with LEGO® Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Award Winning Exhibit of LEGO brick sculptures\, a butterfly\, a hummingbird\, insects\, flowers and more!\n9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with extended summer hours on Thursday nights till 9 p.m. at Flowers After 5 \nA giant praying mantis made with 42\,164 LEGO pieces; a pristine lily created with rare pink LEGO pieces; a sculpture of a snake and a mouse exploring relationships between prey and predator: these are just a few of the sculptures on display at  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden June 28 – September 22\, 2019\, as part of Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks. Created with half-a-million LEGO bricks\, the award-winning exhibit by New York artist Sean Kenney will feature 24 sculptures in 13 displays throughout the Garden. Cost is included in regular Garden admission. \nExhibit and related activities\, exhibits and demos included with Garden admission \n$13 adults\n$11 seniors 55+\n$8 Children (age 3-12)\nFree for Children under 3\nFree for Garden Members
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/nature-connects-art-with-lego-bricks/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T110000
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CREATED:20180126T202519Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Art in the Children's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to the Garden Art Studio between 10 -11 a.m. and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to explore and reflect on your own Garden experience. \nFree with Garden admission. \nNo pre-registration required. \nMondays\, June – August; 10 – 11 a.m. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/garden-art/2019-06-03/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T184644Z
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SUMMARY:Starting from Seed
DESCRIPTION:Included with Regular Garden Admission\, free for Garden Members \nCelebrate the launch of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s brand new Seed Library with a day of seed workshops and activities centered on saving and growing seeds. What’s a Seed Library? It’s a circulating collection of seeds that people can borrow\, plant\, harvest\, save\, and return to the library! Access to the seed library program is free to all Garden visitors\, with regular Garden admission \nStart your morning with “Seed Saving 101” for a hands-on introduction to seed saving.  Once you’re feeling seed savvy\, participate in a seed swap and learn how to use the Seed Library\, and then learn the basics of starting seeds indoors with the afternoon’s “Ready\, Set\, Grow!” workshop. Finally\, Ira Wallace will discuss the value of seed saving as a practice rooted in social\, economic\, and environmental justice. There will be family-friendly Drop-in and Dig the Outdoors activities in the Children’s Garden throughout the day. Scroll down for details.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/starting-from-seed/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20190325T174936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T162936Z
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SUMMARY:Pianos in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Included with regular Garden admission \nPianos in Bloom is a week-long celebration featuring grand pianos outdoors among flowers during peak bloom time at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Pianos in Bloom is just one of several National Public Gardens activities for the whole family. See the full list of activities. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/pianos-in-bloom/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T160000
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SUMMARY:Laughter Yoga at World Laughter Day
DESCRIPTION:Included with regular Garden admission \nJoin us for a afternoon of laughter yoga at World Laughter Day! We will start with a 1-hour Laughter Yoga exercise session\, led by certified laughter yoga leader\, Slash Coleman. He will guide participants into prolonged voluntary laughter (10-45 seconds at a time) utilizing laughter games\, deep breathing\, and childlike playfulness. This will be followed by a mindfulness meditation\, a reading of Dr. Kataria’s message for World Peace and a laughing contest with prizes.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/laughter-yoga/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20181226T190957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T154918Z
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SUMMARY:Mask-Making Activity
DESCRIPTION:The Garden hosts a mask-making activity celebrating the VMFA’s exhibit Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa. The exhibit and the activity highlight the importance of community connections.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/mask-making-activity/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181111
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180820T193018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T193050Z
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Go Community Day  at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than getting outdoors and playing Pokemon Go? Playing it in a beautiful setting with your friends\, of course! To make playing at Lewis Ginter even sweeter\, we’ll be setting lures to attract even more Pokémon for our guests! \nHere’s the schedule: \n9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –We will drop new lures every 30 minutes \n2 p.m. –  We’ll set at least 4 more lures that will last 3 hours! \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden closes at 5 p.m. \nHere’s more from the Pokémon website: \nGet out and play together in your local community parks on Pokémon GO Community Day. For just a few hours each month\, you can encounter a special Pokémon in the wild. During these hours\, there’s a chance to learn a previously unavailable move for that Pokémon or its evolution\, as well as earn some Community Day bonuses. Celebrate what it means to be a part of the Pokémon GO community and make new friends along the way! \nTo learn more about Pokémon Go at the Garden and more related events\, please see below. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/pokemon-go-community-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181022
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Go Community Day  at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than getting outdoors and playing Pokemon Go? Playing it in a beautiful setting with your friends\, of course! To make playing at Lewis Ginter even sweeter\, we’ll be setting lures to attract even more Pokémon for our guests! \nHere’s the schedule: \n9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –We will drop new lures every 30 minutes \n2 p.m. –  We’ll set at least 4 more lures that will last 3 hours! \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden closes at 5 p.m. See our other Pokemon Go Community Day event on Nov. 10\, 2018. \nHere’s more from the Pokémon website: \nGet out and play together in your local community parks on Pokémon GO Community Day. For just a few hours each month\, you can encounter a special Pokémon in the wild. During these hours\, there’s a chance to learn a previously unavailable move for that Pokémon or its evolution\, as well as earn some Community Day bonuses. Celebrate what it means to be a part of the Pokémon GO community and make new friends along the way! \nTo learn more about Pokémon Go at the Garden and more related events\, please see below. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/pokemon-go-community-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T150000
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SUMMARY:RoseFest
DESCRIPTION:The Rose Garden is flush with blooms at the end of the growing season & the Garden celebrates with RoseFest\, live entertainment from the Latin Ballet of Virginia.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/rosefest/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180923
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Go Community Day  at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than getting outdoors and playing Pokemon Go? Playing it in a beautiful setting with your friends\, of course! To make playing at Lewis Ginter even sweeter\, we’ll be setting lures to attract even more Pokémon for our guests! \nHere’s the schedule: \n9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –We will drop new lures every 30 minutes \n2 p.m. –  We’ll set at least 4 more lures that will last 3 hours! \nPlease note: Butterflies LIVE! is a Butterfree zone (there are no Pokemon lures) so please pause your play when you enter the exhibit. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden closes at 5 p.m. (There is a special event on this night\, so please sure to leave the Garden by 5 p.m. ) \nOther Pokemon Go Community Days will be held Oct. 21 and Nov. 10\, 2018. \nHere’s more from the Pokémon website: \nGet out and play together in your local community parks on Pokémon GO Community Day. For just a few hours each month\, you can encounter a special Pokémon in the wild. During these hours\, there’s a chance to learn a previously unavailable move for that Pokémon or its evolution\, as well as earn some Community Day bonuses. Celebrate what it means to be a part of the Pokémon GO community and make new friends along the way! \nTo learn more about Pokémon Go at the Garden and more related events\, please see below. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/pokemon-go-community-day/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180410T201509Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Movie Night Featuring "Kubo and the Two Strings"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of summer by kicking back on the Rose Garden lawn and enjoying “Kubo and the Two Strings” on Thursday\, August 30 from 8 – 10 p.m. during Flowers After 5. \nDue to tonight’s forecast our outdoor movie\, Kubo and the Two Strings will move inside and start promptly at 8 p.m. \nRegular Admission: $13/Adults\, $11/Seniors 55+\, $8/Children 3-12. Children under 3 free. FREE for Members
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/kubo-movie/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180806T172935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T174403Z
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SUMMARY:Toro Nagashi Member Night
DESCRIPTION:The Garden has two Lantern Evenings scheduled. Both are SOLD OUT and both require that members and nonmembers have an Eventbrite ticket. \nIf you have tickets\, but are unsure of the night you are supposed to attend\, look at your tickets. \nBelow is information for the Members Night Wednesday\, Aug. 8.   \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a special\, ticketed event and due to overwhelming interest\, the event is sold out. Both members and non-members must have a pre-purchased Eventbrite ticket to attend. Children under age 3 do not need a ticket to attend. \nA new event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden captures the spirit of the Japanese floating lantern ceremony Tōrō Nagashi\, and complements the current Origami in the Garden exhibit. On this evening from 6 – 9:30 p.m. guests are invited to enjoy activities and view as Garden staff float candlelit lanterns in Lake Sydnor and Central Garden pools. \n SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n6 – 9 p.m. Guests can meander paths of the Central Garden and Cherry Tree Walk to experience the Origami in the Garden sculptures. Acoustic music in select locations will delight and surprise. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. \n6 – 8 p.m. Opportunity for guests to fold an origami boat\, inscribe it with a special wish or commemoration of a loved one\, and float it in the serene pools of the Conservatory. Origami boat folding (and floating!) at the Conservatory. \n7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Garden staff will float approximately 500 glowing lanterns in Lake Sydnor and the pools of the Central Garden. \nAug 8  Members-Only Night Music (SOLD OUT)\n• Gamelan Ragu Kusuma Ensembles (Indonesian\, traditional Balinese and Javanese )\n• Greenspring International Academy of Music (classical harp)\n• Tressa Gold (Violin) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-member-night/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20171201T212500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T164954Z
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SUMMARY:Rock\, Paper\, Scissors - July
DESCRIPTION:Create magnificent artwork after journeying through the Garden to visit a variety of giant origami sculptures including one titled\, Conversation Peace.  Artistic inspiration will come in other forms as well including Vivaldi’s music and children’s literature about artists such as Claude Monet and Henri Matisse.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/rock-paper-scissors-july-ages-6-8-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180701
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180411T124212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T134826Z
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SUMMARY:Ikebana
DESCRIPTION:Explore a rotating display of the art form of Japanese flower arrangement from the four schools of Ikebana: Ikenobo\, Ohara\, Sogetsu\, and Ichiyo.\nLocation: Lora M. Robins Library\nMonday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSaturday – Sunday\, 1 – 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/ikebana/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180330T172636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T185450Z
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SUMMARY:Origami in the Garden -- Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit and related activities are included with Garden admission. \nJoin Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden both Saturday and Sunday as we welcome Origami in the Garden\, a premier art exhibit of origami bronze\, steel and aluminum sculptures is making its mid-Atlantic debut. We’ll kick off the weekend with family-friendly Origami fun like paper-folding with members of RVA Origami\, Origami Bicycle demonstrations\, and the award-winning documentary\, Between the Folds. On Sunday enjoy performances by River City Taiko and Gamelan Raga Kusuma. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/origami-garden-opening-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20180329T205339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T214120Z
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SUMMARY:ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN PREVIEW FOR FRIENDS-LEVEL MEMBERS
DESCRIPTION:Special Preview for Friends Level Members and Above\nMembers of the Friends level and above are invited to an exclusive after-hours preview of the exciting new exhibit Origami in the Garden on Thursday\, April 12\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. as an added Membership bonus. See event details below. Check your membership card for your current level or when you next visit.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/origami-garden-preview-friends-level-members/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20171101T200301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T214303Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Peace Cranes
DESCRIPTION:Make a peace crane for veterans\nShare your message of peace\, thanks\, and encouragement with a veteran on Veterans Day. \nPlease note on Veterans Day\, we welcome active duty military\, military retirees\, and veterans and their families free of charge.  Guests of military families are half-price admission\, if not members already.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/veterans-day-peace-cranes/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20150403T223034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171111T011457Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Free trolleys and extended hours at stores along Lakeside (including the Garden Shop\, ’til 9 p.m. on Friday) make Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue a fun shopping event for all.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/holly-jolly/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20170907T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T152512Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:See the exclusive world premiere documentary film screening of Pursuing the Monarchs\, Directed by Anna Chahuneau and a talk\,\nMonarchs and Pollinators: The Need for Habitat Restoration Dr. Chip Taylor.  \nScroll down for more detail.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/meet-monarchs/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20170907T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T145855Z
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SUMMARY:Community Paint Party & Collaborative Mural
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n Sunday\, October 15\, Noon – 4 p.m. \nFree with Garden admission (includes Butterflies LIVE! too) \nCome help create a new and meaningful mural for Richmond! The Senior Connections Interactive Mural Project  is an interactive mural focused on the positive and transformative aspects of aging.  Generously sponsored by Genworth. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/mural-art/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20170907T150837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T145921Z
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SUMMARY:Community Paint Party & Collaborative Mural
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n Sunday\, October 15\, Noon – 4 p.m. \nFree with Garden admission (Includes Butterflies LIVE! too.) \nCome help create a new and meaningful mural for Richmond! The Senior Connections Interactive Mural Project  is an interactive mural focused on the positive and transformative aspects of aging.  Generously sponsored by Genworth. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/mural/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200222
CREATED:20170801T052704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T150844Z
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SUMMARY:Making Fairy Gardens Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own miniature container garden in this workshop. Following a demonstration of plants and materials for miniature gardens\,  create your own ‘little fairy landscape’.  Bring your own container (suggestions for materials and sizes are sent).  Potting and plant materials are provided\, along with some whimsical accessories to start you off. \nThis class is cancelled.  
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/making-fairy-gardens-adultchild-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Family
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