Candlelight and Music at Garden Illuminated, McLaughlin Garden’s Signature Event of the Summer Season
South Paris, Maine (July 25, 2024) – The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to “Garden Illuminated”, a signature fundraising event and magical late summer evening celebration on Saturday, August 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Outside, guests will enjoy the peace and serenity of the McLaughlin Garden’s grounds as hundreds of candles illuminate garden pathways, transforming this special space in a magical way. Inside the McLaughlin Garden’s historic barn, visitors will be treated to live music by Maine’s favorite Motown – Memphis Soul revue band, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations, who will delight the crowd with their rich vocals and upbeat rhythms while performing classic soul covers and originals.
“Experiencing the beauty of the garden under the stars, while simultaneously enjoying such wonderful music in the barn, is sure to both bring you back and lift you up.”, said Karla Horecky, the McLaughlin Garden’s Managing Director.
Garden Illuminated is one of the McLaughlin Garden’s most anticipated signature events each season, and is a major fundraising event for the McLaughlin Garden. Proceeds from Garden Illuminated provide the critical funding needed to sustain the garden grounds and to support the wide range of programs offered by the McLaughlin Garden to all ages. The McLaughlin Garden is committed to the local and broader communities, and extends free and low-cost programming for all ages, whenever possible, and provides a beautiful, safe and healthy environment where discovery, creativity and connections are nurtured.
Garden Illuminated is made possible thanks to the support of the McLaughlin Garden’s sponsors – the 2024 season sponsor – Stephens Memorial Hospital – Maine Health; event sponsors – 290 Maine Street and Roopers Beverage and Redemption; and, by beverage sponsors, Geary Brewing Company and Eighteen Twenty Brewing Company.
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Tickets are available now and may be purchased online at www.mclaughlingarden.org, or by calling the McLaughlin Garden at (207) 743-8820. A limited snack bar and selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available during Garden Illuminated by donation.
The McLaughlin Garden’s Thursday Night in the Garden Series continues this week with a Disco Dance Party with DJ Peter G on July 25th, followed by Line Dancing with Dee Dee Allen on August 1st. The final evening of the series is August 8th, when multi-instrumentalists Vanessa Jones and Jerry Adams of Sky Blue Canoe share folk, bluegrass and original music, certain to delight audience members of all ages. Each of the Thursday Night In The Garden Series events runs from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All are free and open to the public, and are generously sponsored by Oxford Federal Credit Union.
Thursday Night In The Garden Series
- Disco Dance Party in the Barn | July 25 from 6-8 p.m.
- Line Dancing with Dee Dee Allen | August 1 from 6-8 p.m.
- Sky Blue Canoe | August 8 from 6-8 p.m.
Tomorrow, Friday, July 26th, the McLaughlin Garden hosts a Discovery Concert in the Barn, performed by world class musicians from the Sebago – Long Lake Music Festival from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The concert is a collaborative effort among the McLaughlin Garden, the Sebago – Long Lake Music Festival and the Western Maine Cancer Resource Center. There is a suggested donation of $15 and all proceeds will be divided equally among these three local non-profit organizations.
Discovery Concert in the Barn
Upcoming Fall Signature Event
For more information, please see the McLaughlin Garden events page at www.mclaughlingarden.org or call (207) 743-8820, to learn more about these events and other programs at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead.
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ABOUT McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
The McLaughlin Garden is home to one of the largest collections of lilacs in New England, with 125 varieties on more than 200 trees. The garden collection also includes an impressive array of hostas, daylilies, astilbes, iris, phlox, wildflowers and ferns. Each year, the McLaughlin Garden welcomes nearly 10,000 visitors who come to enjoy the garden as well as our special programs and events. Now over 80 years old, the landmark two-acre garden, historic barn, and home are under the stewardship of the McLaughlin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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