Calendar

Friends of the Conservatory offers a calendar of events that explores a wide range of topics, including horticulture, arts and music, cultural awareness, landscape and architecture, and more. All of our programming is made possible by the generosity of our donors and partners. Some of our most popular programs include:

  • Guided Tours ***Temporarily Unavailable***

  • Lectures and Workshops

  • Art and Music Events

  • Seasonal Celebrations: Special events held throughout the year, including our popular Holiday Open House, Spring and Fall Plant Sales, and more.

We strive to make educational and cultural experiences more accessible to everyone and are committed to offering affordable programming.

Harpist, Xue Mei Jiang performing on the Chinese Guzheng (Harp)
Dec
7

Harpist, Xue Mei Jiang performing on the Chinese Guzheng (Harp)

Come enjoy live traditional Chinese harp playing by Xue Mei Jiang. Included with admission (standard admission is $6)

Living in Bellevue, Washington, United States, Ms. Jiang Xuemei, often called Madam Yun Shang,  has been studying the performing art of guzheng for decades. With its exquisite musical attainments, elegant artistic accomplishment and skilled playing skills, it has formed a delicate, smooth, elegant and pure, deep and simple artistic style, expressing the elegant charm of the ancient eastern instrument Guzheng, and finally forming its unique playing style and creating an artistic rhythm. Yuyin Liufang has performed many times in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, Canada, and received high praise from all walks of life. Ms. Jiang Xuemei for the Guqin (the classical Chinese instrument) is also very deep attainments.

 

She is well known Chinese classical Guqin and Zheng educator and performer. Ms. Jiang, currently is the president of Yunnan Ethnic Orchestral Society and executive vice Chairman of Kunming Musicians Association, Executive Director of China Ethnic Orchestral Society, Director of China Musicians Association, Executive Director of Beijing Chinese Traditional Music Association, Senior examiner of China Social Art Level Examination, and so on.

 

Ms. Jiang Xuemei has cultivated a large number of outstanding musical talents in the field of Oriental traditional Musical Instruments (guqin, zither) performance and education.

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Holiday in the Park
Dec
5

Holiday in the Park

A holiday evening in the park. Free admission. Purchase a raffle ticket to win a model train set! Sip cocoa, enjoy cookies and admire the holiday lights and displays! Fun for the whole family!

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Annual Open House
Nov
22

Annual Open House

Join us for our annual open house! Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa as you stroll through the Conservatory and witness the unveiling of our winter seasonal displays! It’s truly a magical experience! Free admission for all from 5pm-8pm

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Horticulture & Plant Societies: Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association - Annual Show
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Horticulture & Plant Societies: Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association - Annual Show

The Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association is hosting their annual show at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in the Seasonal House and Priebe Wing. Brighten your day with a stroll through the dazzling blooms on display. Maybe you will develop a love for chrysanthemums, join the ECA, and enter their next show with your blooms!

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