Groovin' in the Garden Concert Series
 Nothing says summer like an evening of incredible live music and a picnic dinner in a beautiful twilight garden. The Morris Arboretum is proud to host the 3rd annual Groovin’ in the Garden concert series, presented by WRTI 90.1 FM.
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner to just sit back and relax to the sounds of live music in one of the most beautiful settings in Philadelphia. A light dinner can be purchased at the Arboretum’s café upon arrival. Preorders are preferred by calling (215) 247-5777 ext 160 to avoid the hassle of waiting in line. The concert is free with regular admission ($10/adult, $8/senior, $5/student and youth, members and children under 3 are free). Come early to avoid the rush and spend the afternoon exploring the gardens. For more information please call (215) 247-5777.
| June 19 |
Ambler Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, June19
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Morris Arboretum welcomes the Ambler Symphony Orchestra. There are over fifty musicians involved in the Orchestra under the direction of Jack Moore, conductor and music director. Jack Moore is also the Program Director of WRTI 90.1FM. The Ambler Symphony Orchestra provides cultural enrichment for the community and an opportunity for area musicians to perform.
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m. |
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| June 26 |
Cintron
 Thursday, June 26
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Cintron is back by popular demand. Cintron is a Latin Soul band formed by the legendary jazz percussionist Edgardo Cintron and producer/vocalist, Rocco DePersia. Together they have assembled 16 high octane musicians from around the globe who boast past credits with an impressive list of major recordings from Latin, Jazz, Pop, and R&B. Mike Pedicin, Jr., on saxophone, JAYAR on vocals, Luis “Tony” Perez on vocals, and Joe “Stretch” Vinson on guitar are just some of the seasoned musicians that help Cintron blend Caribbean Rhythms with dance friendly Latin Jazz, crossover Latin Pop, bilingual salsa, and old-school R&B. “Cintron is a powerhouse East coast band with a cast of 16 high-octane grade musicians. Cintron blends a tasty and firm Latin percussion section with a screaming and powerful big band brass section, toped off with the smooth bilingual vocals of Rocco DePersia.”, says Latin Beat Magazine.
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m.
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| July 10 |
The Absolute Truth
Thursday, July 10 
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Please welcome The Absolute Truth to Groovin' and the Garden with their sound that is smooth jazz, R&B and funk with a splash of gospel, blues and the Caribbean. They do it all!
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m.
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| July 17 |
Raggamuffins
Thursday, July 17
7 - 8:30 p.m.
We will round out the series with The Raggamuffins, a reggae band that combines traditional Jamaican roots reggae with a modern, original twist.
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m. |
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