Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the country and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp en-us Copyright Missouri Botanical Garden All Rights Reserved. webhelp@mobot.org Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:38 GMT -5 20 Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® fall concert featuring the United States Band of Mid-America, broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp The Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Art Museum have partnered to offer themed, guided tours at both institutions. Visit the Art Museum at 10:30 a.m. to tour their latest exhibition, Five Centuries of Japanese Screens: masterpieces from the Saint Louis Art Museum and The Art Institute of Chicago. Head to the Garden at 1:30 p.m. to tour the 14-acre Japanese Garden, Seiwa-en, one of the largest and most authentic Japanese strolling gardens in North America (meet at the Boat Basin). Tours are included with Museum exhibit or Garden admission. www.slam.org; www.mobot.org. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Growing Orchids class. Learn about light, temperature, water requirements and maintenance practices such as fertilizing, dividing and repotting in a class for both orchid novices and enthusiasts. 7 to 9 p.m. Ridgway Visitor Center, Missouri Room. $30. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of over 175 fall/winter classes at the Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® fall concert featuring I Love Jazz with Classic99’s Don Wolff and Two Times True vocalist Gene Lynn, broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp The Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Art Museum have partnered to offer themed, guided tours at both institutions. Visit the Art Museum at 10:30 a.m. to tour their latest exhibition, Five Centuries of Japanese Screens: masterpieces from the Saint Louis Art Museum and The Art Institute of Chicago. Head to the Garden at 1:30 p.m. to tour the 14-acre Japanese Garden, Seiwa-en, one of the largest and most authentic Japanese strolling gardens in North America (meet at the Boat Basin). Tours are included with Museum exhibit or Garden admission. www.slam.org; www.mobot.org. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp <strong>Members’ Event: <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_decorating.asp">Holiday Decorating with Dr. Patricia Raven</a></strong>. Learn the latest ideas for festive holiday décor. 11 a.m. Shoenberg Theater. Free for Garden members and their guests. (314) 577-5118. <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_decorating.asp">Learn more.</a> http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Ian Adams book signing. Meet Ian Adams, principal photographer of “Missouri Botanical Garden: Green for 150 Years.” Adams is a nationally known garden photographer whose credits include Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Midwest Living and Organic Gardening magazines. 1 to 3 p.m. Garden Gate Shop. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp “Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World,” an exhibition of original artworks and illustrations by the American Society of Botanical Artists in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and the Center for Plant Conservation. The exhibition makes its national debut in St. Louis as part of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s 150th anniversary celebration. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® fall concert featuring the Crusell Quartet, broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Little Sprouts: Winter Series. Learn about plants and nature! This winter, participants will visit the “houses” at the Garden and learn about the plants growing inside. Ages two to three with an adult. Four-week series from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Nov. 16. $72 for the series. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of over 175 fall/winter classes at the Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_wreath.asp"><img src="http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar_images/wreath.gif" align="right"><strong>Holiday Wreath Auction</strong></a> features unique creations by some of the area’s finest floral designers. All wreaths are sold by silent auction bidding, with proceeds benefiting the Missouri Botanical Garden. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_wreath.asp">More information.</a> http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Great Green Adventures: It’s Raining Leaves! Learn about why leaves change color while we look for the full spectrum of colors. Ages six to 12 with an adult. $3. Meet at the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For a complete list of over 175 fall/winter classes at the Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® fall concert featuring Erin Bode, David Halen and The Bode Group, broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_tower_grove.asp"><strong>Victorian Christmas</strong></a> at Tower Grove House. See the Victorian country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw decked for the season with wreaths, garlands, floral centerpieces, greenery and a holiday tree. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/holiday_tower_grove.asp">Learn more</a>. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/gardenlandexpress/default.asp"><img src="http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar_images/getrain.gif" align="right"><strong>Gardenland Express</strong></a> annual holiday flower and train show. G-scale model trains travel through a miniature landscape of live plants, surrounded by colorful poinsettias and flowers. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; closes early at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve; closed Christmas Day. Garden admission plus $5. Free for members. <a href="http://www.mobot.org/events/gardenlandexpress/default.asp">Learn more.</a> http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp Dr. John Oldani book signing. Oldani’s book, “Passing It On: The Folklore of St. Louis – Its Traditions, Superstitions, Rituals and Folk Beliefs,” probes the area’s proverbs, customs, legends and even insults to capture the city’s lore. Noon to 2 p.m. Garden Gate Shop. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp