GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,
Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the
world's most significant sculpture and botanic experiences,
presents the 2021 calendar of events. Meijer Gardens incorporates
its core mission of exploring the duality of art and nature in the
upcoming year's events. Internationally acclaimed annual
exhibitions, exciting horticulture shows, seasonal indoor and
outdoor displays, concerts and educational programming are enjoyed
by over 650,000 visitors annually.
Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many events
are on hold or will be virtual in 2021. Please check
MeijerGardens.org/calendar for a full listing of events.
Expansion Update:
The Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion
project continues throughout 2021, most notably with ongoing work
on expanded interior corridors, sculpture galleries and external
gardens.
The Opening Celebration and Dedication for the new 69,000 square
foot Welcome Center is planned for August. More information will be
sent regarding this event in the upcoming months.
More information and expansion updates are available at
MeijerGardens.org/growing
Events & Exhibitions:
Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many events
are on hold or will be virtual in 2021. Please check
MeijerGardens.org/calendar for a full listing of events.
Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming
March 1—April 30, 2021
Fee: Included with admission
A guest favorite, the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are
Blooming exhibition features butterflies from around the world
flying freely in the 5 story Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.
This year we explore an era of exploration and show how Wardian
cases make modern conservatories possible. The 85-degree tropical
conservatory is filled with thousands of exotic butterflies from
tropical regions across the globe. More than 60 different species
of butterflies and moths make this an exciting and colorful
exhibition. Throughout the exhibition, butterflies can be viewed
drinking nectar from the flowering plants and feeding stations,
congregating among stream beds and flying freely. Approximately 800
chrysalides are delivered to Meijer Gardens weekly. Visitors watch
delicate chrysalides and cocoons being placed in the Observation
Station, where the unique creatures transform and take their first
flight. The exhibition is made possible by the DTE Energy
Foundation, Howard Miller Company, The Meijer Foundation, Frederik
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, Botanic and Sculpture
Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, a partner agency
of the National Endowment for the Arts. Media sponsor is Star
105.7.
Master Lecture Series: Secchia Garden Lecture Virtual Series
FEE: Free - donations welcome and appreciated.
Registration is required for each lecture at
MeijerGardens.org/calendar.
Log-in information for Zoom Webinar will be sent via email
following registration.
Please direct any virtual lecture registration questions to
Eve Choi at echoi@meijergardens.org
or call 616-975-3145.
Captioning service will be provided for the lectures.
This annual lecture series is made possible by the Secchia
Family.
The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small
Yard
Tuesday, March 2, 7 pm
Speaker: Susan Morrison
Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large
Spaces
Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm
Speaker: Susan Morrison
What Do You Mean I'm Not a Perennial?!? Native Shrubs and Small
Trees for Perennial Companionship
Tuesday, March 30, 7 pm
Speaker: Bill Cullina
From Emerald Carpet to
Amber Wave: Serene and Sensuous
Plants for the Garden
Tuesday, April 13, 7 pm
Speaker: Bill Cullina
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens
June – September
Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, details
regarding the 2021 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts are being
finalized. Please check MeijerGardens.org/concerts for current
information.
The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens concert
series brings the finest national and international musicians to
West Michigan, thrilling music
lovers across all genres and all generations. Concerts run from
June through September and the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
features beautiful terraced lawn seating and food, beverage and
merchandise concessions—surrounded by spectacular views of gardens
and sculpture. The full lineup is announced in April. The series is
generously sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Harvey Lexus of Grand
Rapids and Spectrum Health. Media sponsors are FOX17 and
Star 105.7.
Tuesday Evening Music Club
Tuesdays in July & August
Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, details
regarding the 2021 Tuesday Evening Music Club are being finalized.
Please check
MeijerGardens.org/calendar/tuesday-evening-music-club/for current
information.
July & August welcomes the Tuesday Evening Music Club to the
stage at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, a series
featuring the region's finest performers. Guests are encouraged to
enjoy the entire facility in addition to the concerts. Bring a
picnic, dance and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. The Tuesday
Evening Music Club is sponsored by Meyer
Music, WYCE and Corporate Live.
Chrysanthemums & More! Exhibition
September 17 - October 31, 2021
Fee: Included with admission
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an
extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants
in both interior and exterior areas. Indoor highlights include
varieties on display along the winding BISSELL Corridor and in the
Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, while outdoor plantings
are featured in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden, Michigan's Farm Garden and Volunteer
Tribute Garden. Tram rides and seasonal children's activities are
available.
Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions Exhibition
November 23, 2021 – January 9, 2022
Fee: Included with admission
Experience the most magical time of year as Meijer Gardens
transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of nearly
400,000 lights, 46 captivating international trees and displays,
strolling carolers, Santa visits and more surprises than can fit
under the tree. The Railway Garden is a holiday favorite and winds
its way through three separate indoor gardens. Metro Health
Christmas & Holiday Traditions is made possible by Metro Health
- University of Michigan Health. The
Railway Garden is sponsored by Warner
Norcross + Judd. Media sponsor is Star 105.7.
Please Note
All exhibition dates and titles are subject to change. To confirm
information, or to obtain additional information and images,
contact John VanderHaagen at
616-975-3180, or jvanderhaagen@meijergardens.org.
Photos are available HERE
Exhibitions are included with admission to Meijer Gardens.
Hours are Sunday, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Monday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM;
Tuesday 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Wednesday‐Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM;
unless otherwise noted. Check MeijerGardens.org for extended Spring
Break and holiday hours.
Admission rates are Adults (14–64): $14.50, Seniors (65 and older): $11.00, Students (w/ student ID): $11.00, Children (5–13): $7.00, Children (3–4): $4.00, Children (2 and younger): Free.
About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world's most significant botanic and sculpture
experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was
recently listed in the top 30 most visited museums in the United States by The Art Newspaper, the
leading publication in global art news. The 158-acre main campus
features Michigan's largest
tropical conservatory; one of the largest interactive children's
gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze
sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste
Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a
1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of
world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally
acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including
works by Claes Oldenburg &
Coosje van Bruggen, Henry Moore, Barbara
Hepworth, Richard Serra,
Louise Bourgeois, Ai Weiwei and
Jaume Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing
sculpture exhibitions with exhibitions by Ai Weiwei, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, Mark di Suvero, Jonathan
Borofsky, Alexander Calder,
Jim Dine and others. In June 2015, the eight–acre Richard & Helen
DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture
Park opened. Created by renowned designer Hoichi Kurisu, the garden features sculpture by
Anish Kapoor, Jenny Holzer, David
Nash, George Rickey, Masayuki
Koorida, Zhang Huan and Guiseppe Penone.
Media Contact
John VanderHaagen, Frederik
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 616-975-3180,
jvanderhaagen@meijergardens.org
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