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Home > 2013 Holiday Luminaria Event at Desert Botanical Garden

2013 Holiday Luminaria Event at Desert Botanical Garden

December 17, 2013 by vleeson Leave a Comment

Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 
November 29-30, December 1-31 from 5:30pm-9:30pm
 
 
As the Desert Botanical Garden celebrates its 75th anniversary, we invite you to join us this holiday season as we bring Las Noches de las Luminarias and Chihuly in the Garden together for 31 fabulous nights.Each night of Luminaria, the Garden will come to life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand lit Luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and Chihuly’s vibrant works of art. As you walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, the sounds of hand bells ringing and Dickens Carolers singing remind you of what the season is all about. Make plans with family and friends to attend this year’s very special Las Noches de las Luminarias. 

Dates: November 29 and 30 December 1 – 4, 9 – 23, 26 – 31

Times: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 
  
Advance Tickets: Call the Garden’s box office at 480/481-8188 
  
Ticket Prices: 
General Public- $30 for adults, $12.50 for children (ages 3-12) (children under three are admitted free) 
Garden Members- $25 for adults $10 for children (ages 3-12) (children under three are admitted free) 
  
Meal Tickets (optional):Adults – $17.50 Inclusive of tax
Children -$9.50 per Child (12 and under) – Inclusive of tax 
  
Nightly Musical Entertainment 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

PLAYING ALL NIGHTS:

 

·        Dickens Carolers
Traditional Christmas

 

·    Duncan Family
Apache Winter Stories and Flute Music
 

·    Traveler
World Music


PLAYING SELECT EVENINGS:

 
Will Clipman (World Percussion & Storytelling)
·         November 29 – 30
·         December 1 – 5 

·         December 13 – 18 

·         December 26 – 28 


The Swingtips (Swing)
·         December 3 – 5
·         December 10 

·         December 18 


Domingo DeGrazia & Beth Daunis (Guitar & Violin)
·         November 29 – 30
·         December 1 – 5 

·         December 15 – 23 


Mariachi Pásion (Mariachi)
·         All nights except December 13

Mariachi Luz del Sur (Mariachi) 
·         December 13

Chris Burton Jácome (Flamenco Guitar)
·         December 6 – 14
·         December 26 – 31 

 
Poranguí (Acoustic World Soul)

  • December 6 – 12
  • December 19 – 23
  • December 29 – 31

HANDBELL ENSEMBLES

  • Bells of Joy
    • December 2
    • December 9
  • Desert Bells International
    • November 29 – 30
    • December 1
    • December 6 – 7
    • December 11 – 13
    • December 19 – 20
    • December 26 – 31
  • Scorpion Bells
    • December 8
    • December 15
  • Campanillas del Sol
    • December 14
  • Dove of the Desert UMC
    • December 16
  • Dei Gloriam Handbell Choir
    • December 17
  • Mountain View Lutheran Handbell Ensemble
    • December 21
  • Dayspring Bells
    • December 22 – 23

DINING OPTIONS

BUFFET DINNER

dining located in dorrance hall.

  • Adult Meal Ticket – $17.50 per Adult – Inclusive of tax
  • Children (12 and under) – $9.50 per Child – Inclusive of tax

It is recommended that you purchase meal tickets in advance or you may purchase them at the Admissions Box Office.

BUFFET MENU

Fabulous Food’s Caesar Salad
with crisp romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, crisp croutons and house made Caesar dressing

Fresh Fruit Salad
with melons, pineapple and strawberries

Chef Attended Carving Station
roast sirloin of beef with grilled portabella mushroom demi
Grilled Breast of Chicken
with lemon and herbs
Fresh Baked Herbed Focaccia Bread
with creamery butter
Potato Gnocchi
sun-dried tomato and basil pesto with fresh vegetables
Roasted Red Potatoes
with rosemary and olive oil
Sautéed Green Beans, Bell Peppers,Orange and Yellow Carrots
with herb butter
Desserts
Pumpkin Cinnamon Spice Tiramisu

pumpkin mascarpone filling, whipped cream, tender sponge cake and spice syrup
Assorted Cookies
Beverages
Chilled Iced Water 

with Arizona lemon wheels
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Decaffeinated Coffee
with cream and sweetener
Creamy Hot Chocolate 
with miniature marshmallows
Warm Spiced Apple Cider 
with cinnamon sticks and clove
Catered by:

 

MORE DINING OPTIONS

GERTRUDE’S RESTAURANT

Gertrude’s is open nightly during Luminaria. Advanced reservations for Gertrude’s are highly recommended. Call 480 719.8600 or visit gertrudesrestaurant.net to make reservations.

PATIO CAFÉ

The Patio Café, located on Ullman Terrace, will be open nightly.

BEVERAGE SALES

Enjoy a wine flight, purchase wine by the glass or bottle, or sample a wine flight at our seasonal Boutique Wine Store. There will also be cash bars throughout the Garden.
 

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