Summer Nights Concert Series 2009

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Summer Nights musical concerts are performed by local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden on Thursday evenings this summer. 

Concert schedule: Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2009 (No concert July 2nd)

Hours: Garden gates open at 6:00pm and the concerts are from 7:00 - 9:00pm. During the concerts, stroll the grounds and enjoy a magic show, a caricature artist and the Garden's model train. The Heritage Farm is open from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Aquarium is also open during the concerts. Please note, the PNM Butterfly Pavilion is not open during Summer Nights Concerts.

Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 seniors over 65; $2 for children age 3 - 12 (children 2 and younger admitted free). New Mexico BioPark Society   members may purchase tickets at half-price (adults $4; seniors $2; children $1).

For more general information visit the City of Albuquerque website.

Zoo Music 2009

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For nearly two decades, the Rio Grande Zoo has entertained visitors during the summer months with the Zoo Music Concert Series. Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock. 

Concert dates: Friday's, June 5 - July 17, 2009 (No concert July 3rd)

Gates open: 6:00 pm

Concert time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Animal exhibits open: until 8:00 pm

Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 for seniors; $2 for children. New Mexico BioPark Society  member prices are half-off regular prices ($4 for adults; $2 for seniors 65 and older; $1 for children (children 2 and younger admitted free).

For more general information visit the City of Albuquerque website.