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Adult Programs

First Fridays – The Private Lives of Plants: Sex, Murder and Mayhem

June 1, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
July 6, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
August 3, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

If you ever thought dating was hard, this after-hours event at Bok Tower Gardens will remind you how great it is to be human! Join us for a new twist on the social scene as we mix science and socializing in the great outdoors. Discover the unexpected, and sometimes shocking, history hiding behind those innocent green leaves and delicate flowers as you enjoy the enchanting landscape of the Gardens at night. A lively half hour presentation, carillon concert, small nibbles, paired wines and microbrews for tiny prices ($2 each) will be available each night.

The Carillons of Canada: An Audio/Visual Presentation

April 4, 2012 to April 8, 2012
April 12, 2012 to April 15, 2012

Gordon Slater will serve as the Bok Singing Tower guest carillonneur through April 15 and will host an audio visual presentation, “The Carillons of Canada,” at 11 a.m. in the Visitor Center on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Carillon Classic 5k

May 26, 2012, 7:30 am to 9:30 am

This inaugural event will be hosted by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, in which proceeds will benefit its educational and professional initiatives, as well as the George W. Harris, Jr. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter. Participants will enjoy a gorgeous route (with carillon music playing from the tower), a dri-fit t-shirt and post-race refreshments! All participants and spectators will also have the opportunity to enjoy the Gardens after the race for FREE! The top three winners from standard age divisions will receive a trophy.

Live at the Gardens Concert Series with Musical Snapshot

May 19, 2012, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Music Snapshot presents the versatility and creativity of violinist Ashley Liberty and Daniel Strange on the keyboard performing an eclectic mix from American Spirituals to Romanian Rhapsody to Orange Blossom Special.

Concert Under the Stars

May 5, 2012, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bring your family and a picnic to spend an enchanted moonlit evening on the Great Lawn with acoustic jazz performances by Solas with opening act by Frank Vignola Quintet beginning at 6 p.m