Get Ready to Boogie at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s
1970s Themed ART
in the Garden Soirée and Summer Concert Series!
Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit will be kicking off its summer season of the arts and celebrating its 50th Anniversary with its annual garden party ART in the Garden on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 7 to 11 pm. This year the 50 year old public garden will be taking it back to the 1970s in homage to the year it was founded as a public arboretum and education resource in 1974.
This special event launches their summer art exhibit and concert series, and is their largest fundraiser of the year supporting environmental education, as well as the gardens, grounds, woodlands, and historic buildings. Reeves-Reed Arboretum will be honoring the Reed and Hubbard Families and the City Summit for their efforts in having the foresight to preserve these 13.5 acres as a public garden back in 1974. Corporate sponsors for this event include Chubb, Bassett Associates, Deloitte, Lucid Motors, PwC, Bartlett Tree Experts, KPMG LLP, Hadley Peterson Landscape Design, and Tea & Oranges.
ART in the Garden
The 1970s-themed garden soirée will include a cocktail and small plates reception by David Ellis Events, art exhibition featuring New Jersey Location Series paintings by Susan Darwin, live music with Lenox Underground and jazz guitarist Ryan Hernandez, live and silent auctions, a wine raffle, and a retro 1970s VW photo booth bus!
This event is open to the public with details and tickets available at bit.ly/rragala2024. Can’t attend but would still like to support Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its 50th Anniversary? Donations can be made at the above mentioned link or at reeves-reedarboretum.org.
Art Exhibition
Artist Susan Darwin’s Location Series: The New Jersey Paintings explores the hidden gems and landmarks of the Garden State offering a fresh perspective on the beauty and diversity of New Jersey’s landscapes and celebrates the state’s history with works ranging from environmental treasures to innovations in Industry. Additionally, Darwin shines a spotlight on significant plant and animal species enriching the viewer’s exploration of the state’s natural wonders. Her solo show will be open to the public in Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Wisner House Gallery June 4 through October 31, 2024. The gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm.
Sounds of a Summer Night Concert Series
Reeves-Reed Arboretum will present four performances this summer in their annual Sounds of a Summer Night garden concert series on select Wednesday evenings. The grounds open at 6 pm for concertgoers to picnic and enjoy the gardens with performances beginning promptly at 7 pm. The 2024 summer lineup includes: June 26 – Clouds in Our Coffee: A Carly Simon Tribute; July 10 – Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre; July 24 – Ryan Hernandez Jazz Quartet; August 14 – Random Test Reggae. Tickets are free for Reeves-Reed Arboretum members and children under 3; Non-members are $15/person; Students $5. Visit reeves-reedarboretum.org for concert details and tickets.
Open 7 days a week, Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places and has been educating and inspiring the community through nature for 50 years! To learn more about the Arboretum, ART in the Garden, art exhibits, concerts, and other adult and children’s programming including summer camp, visit reeves-reedarboretum.org or call (908) 273-8787, x1010.