Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar Horticulture and plant shows Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25 Ikenobo Ikebana Chicago Chapter Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1 Illinois Mycological Association Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 Central States Dahlia Society Show Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13 Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20 Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Music Mondays, through September 2 Carillon Concerts Free tours and demonstrations (every 15 minutes), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; concerts, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, through August 27 Tuesday Morning Music 10 to 11 a.m. Music on the Esplanade 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through August 28 Dancin' Sprouts 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, through August 29 Hot Summer Nights 6 to 8 p.m. Generously supported by BMO Harris and NorthShore University HealthSystem November highlights Fine Art of Fiber Friday – Sunday, November 8 –10 Handmade quilts, wall hangings, and other fiber pieces will be on display at the area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber event. The Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by three artistry guilds: Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. The exhibition and sale, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also includes a boutique, fashion shows, demonstrations, and a silent auction. The complimentary opening night, with early buying privileges, is Thursday, November 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Food and more Thursday, October 10 Autumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Coming in winter Brilliance: The Orchid Show February 8 – March 22 The brilliance of color outshines the winter blues every time. The 2020 Orchid Show celebrates the brilliant hues and smarts of orchids. Fee applies. Member preview is February 7. 14 chicagobotanic.org Saturday, November 2 Members-Only Double Discount Day at the Garden Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 9 Meet the Rare Books in the Lenhardt Library 1 p.m. Thursday, November 14 Free Library Talk on Bartram’s Garden: In Words and Wood 2 p.m. Friday, November 15 – Sunday, January 5 Drawn from Nature: Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Daily; Joutras Gallery Fine Art of Fiber