Gunsmoke in Concert

151 Brookdale Road,Stamford CT 06903

11 July, 2021

Description

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens' 2021 Summer Concert continues with country band, Gunsmoke. The concert will take place on the Great Lawn. Bring chairs or a blanket, and a picnic dinner. Wendy’s Weenies food truck will also be on site. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the Silver Educational Center. Gunsmoke has been entertaining audiences at fairs, festivals, clubs, private parties and concerts with classic Country, Western swing and rockabilly music for over over 25 years. The Nashville recording artists have six albums recorded and have performed on the world famous Ernest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, TN following the Grand Ole Opry. Gunsmoke is enshrined into the Connecticut country music hall of fame, the country music and dance hall of fame in Mount Kisco, NY and elected band of the year six years in a row by the New York Metro Country Music Association. They have performed for two sitting Presidents of the United States and received a citation from the state of Connecticut commemorating the band's silver anniversary of 25 years entertaining audiences with classic country music. Tickets are $5 for Bartlett members, $10 for non-members, and free for children 12 & under. If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit our website. Tickets may be purchased in advance by clicking above. NO REFUNDS. Tickets can also be bought at the door. Cash, check or cards accepted. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is one of Fairfield County’s leading botanical and horticultural education resources featuring 93 acres of open, green space located on the historical property of well-known arborist Dr. Francis A. Bartlett. This irreplaceable resource features the best of what Connecticut's native landscape has to offer: magnificent Champion trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands and boardwalks, woodland walking trails, varied wildlife and native habitats. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Our adult lectures are provided by highly regarded professionals in various botany and horticulture fields. As a regional resource for science education and a nationally recognized Arboretum, the Bartlett is perfectly positioned to provide students with a unique experience of complete immersion into nature science. We currently offer several core programs to the youth of the community including school programs, after school programs, outreach programs and a summer camp. The Nature Explore Classroom, an outdoor classroom, answers the profound need for connecting young children with nature. Another great educational tool, the Bartlett Arboretum’s Herbarium and Research Library is a collection of more than 6,000 sheets of preserved plants from around the world dating back to 1887. Open during the summer months, University of Connecticut Master Gardeners, answer questions and assist the community in garden-related topics through their Plant Clinic (free).