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2601 Central Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 311 locally or (505) 768-2000
Fax: (505) 848-7192
Email: biopark@cabq.gov
Smoking is prohibited on all BioPark property.
Summer Nights Concert Series 2009
Summer Nights concerts feature an array of musical styles performed by local and regional talent on Thursday evenings in the beautiful setting of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. Summer Nights at the Aquarium and Garden is co-sponsored by the All New 95.1 FM, Classic Country 104.7 FM and the Rio Grande Inn.
Concert schedule: Thursdays, June 4 - July 23
Concerts happen RAIN OR SHINE!
(No concert Thursday, July 2)
Hours: Garden gates open at 6:00pm and the concerts are from 7:00 - 9:00pm. During the concerts, stroll the grounds and enjoy a magic show and the Garden's model train. The Heritage Farm is open from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Aquarium is also open during the concerts. Please note, the PNM Butterfly Pavilion is not open during Summer Nights Concerts.
Date |
Performer |
Genre |
|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Sweet Sunny South | Old-time Country |
| June 11 | Slaid Cleaves | Country/Rockabilly |
| June 18 | Incendio | Latin Guitar World Fusion |
| June 25 | Wagogo | World Music |
| July 9 | Infamous Stringdusters | New Bluegrass |
| July 16 | The Chris Dracup Band | Funk/Blues |
| July 23 | Sam & Ruby | Folk/Blues |
Seating: General lawn seating. Bring your own seating - blankets or lawn chairs.
Capacity: About 2,000.
Food: Purchase from vendors or bring a picnic!
Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.
Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 seniors over 65; $2 for children age 3 - 12 (children 2 and younger admitted free). New Mexico BioPark Society 
members may purchase tickets at half-price (adults $4; seniors $2; children $1).
Purchase tickets: Beginning on May 15, Summer Nights tickets may be purchased from any BioPark cashier (at the Aquarium/Garden and at the Zoo) from 9:00am until one-half hour before closing. On the night of the concert, ticket sales begin at 5:30pm, gates open at 6:00pm, and ticket sales end at 8:30pm. No telephone orders.
Yoga at Summer Nights: As an added attraction before the concerts, enjoy yoga at the Japanese Garden Deck--Free! Join us before the Summer Nights Concerts from 6:00-6:50 pm for "yoga for everyone"...bring your mat, or rent one there, and practice with Meta Hirschl, local yoga expert. You don't need any experience, just an open mind and your breath. We will practice standing poses, some gentle flow and mostly, we'll have fun connecting to ourselves and the beautiful Japanese garden. An auspicious way to begin your evening! Call 232-4717 with any questions.
Want to hear more? Check out the performers coming to Zoo Music this summer!
Thank you 2009 Summer Nights Sponsors!
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