Friendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as some of the biggest names in Chicago’s arts and culture scene will preview their 2018-2019 season.
The event will include performances by Chicago Lyric Opera artists Gary Alexander, Cornelius Johnson, Kimberly Jones, Dan Richardson and Maia Surace.
Tickets are available on friendshipgardens.org, Eventbrite and the Friendship Botanic Gardens Facebook page. Regular seating is available for $35 and premium seating (first 4 rows) is available for $45. Please note: Premium seating is limited to 40 people and will sell fast!
Light appetizers are included with each ticket. A cash bar with beer and wine will also be on site.
All proceeds contribute to the continued restoration and maintenance of Friendship Botanic Gardens, the region’s premiere destination that combines nature, history and culture.  
The performance will begin promptly at 4:00. Join us at 3:00 for wine, beer, other beverages and light appetizers while taking a stroll through the 105-acres of gardens, trails and meadows.
Before the event, author Barbara Stodola will be signing her new book Friendship Botanic Gardens -- a history book that explores the rich legacy and exciting future taking shape for the Gardens.