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Avant-Garden: Life is a Cabaret

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Now - April 28, 2011 | 6-9 p.m.
Ullman Terrace

General $15
Member $10
 cabaret.jpg True to the event’s title, avant-garde elements of dance and music, presented by Scandalesque, pay homage to the vintage art of burlesque.  Distinctive vendors and a performance by the The Energy Trio, make for a delightful evening. 
   
   

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SIP

Illicit Elixir – Lemon Drop. Stay tuned for the secret saying...details will be posted on the Garden's Facebook page and on Twitter the week of the event!

Full cash bar and $5 glasses of  house wine all evening. House wines include: cabernet, chardonnay and white zinfandel.

Vitamin Water in the Vitamin Water lounge. Vitamin Water will be handing out free bottles!

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Shop

Amazing products will be available from select vendors including delectable treats from The Gelato Spot.  Don’t miss an opportunity to take home delightful treats and support local businesses.

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Savor

Scrumptious bites from Fabulous Foods Fine Catering and Events will be available for purchase in our concessions area and enjoy free samples from participating vendors.

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See

  • 6:00 p.m. Doors Open - World Famous Rani “g”
    • Hailing from Cyprus where he honed his talent for discovering soulful Afro, Latin-driven World Beat, and Deep House, World Famous Rani “g” has since become a mainstay in the Phoenix music community. A good friend of the garden, Rani knows how to please the crowd and spin the world in the right direction.
  • 7-8 p.m. Burlesque Performance by Scandalesque
    • Derived from the Italian word, burla, meaning joke or mockery, Burlesque pokes fun at the seriousness of everyday existence.  Join Scandalesque as they bring the vintage art form to life with feather fans, theater and mischief.
  • 8-9 p.m. Shea Marshall and The Extenders – Swing
    • A true music man, Shea Marshall has performed with several musical ensembles and plays just about every instrument from the saxophone and keyboard to the mandolin and tin whistle. His latest quest has led him to form an all-star swing band featuring Ray Thiry of the Sugar Thieves and Dan Petrosino of Hot Birds and Strange Young Things that will have you swingin’, groovin’, and foot-tappin’ all night long.
   

The Fine Print

  • Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions.
  • Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present.
  • Event programming is subject to change.
  • No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden.
   

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