Buffalo, NY - NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens powered by National Grid is a unique light show that will make its dazzling return to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens over a three week span starting January 30. This creative show uses innovative lighting, art and entertainment to transform the Gardens’ historic architecture and amazing horticulture collection. Last year, NIGHT LIGHTS attracted over 8,000 people in 12 nights.
At NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens powered by National Grid, visitors walk at their leisure through the Gardens’ that will be transformed with lights, sounds, interactive fun, art and performance. The ever-changing lights and sounds highlight the Gardens’ iconic conservatory and horticulture collection creating a one of a kind atmosphere. This year, new lighting designs, lasers, video projections, enhanced sound systems and a maze on the front lawn are some of the new and exciting features.
Western New York artists and musicians will once again play a vital role in adding to the creativity of the show. For the duration of NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens powered by National Grid, the electronic sounds of Dotsun Moon will be featured, projection artist Mark Reginald WonderGhost will display photography and the Ashford Hollow Foundation will exhibit art and sculptures throughout the Gardens. On the final evening of the show, Queen City Sight & Sound, a collective of Buffalo artists, will be displaying, creating, and performing art throughout the Gardens.
From strolling musicians, to a fire spinning troupe, drummers and unique rock bands, NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardenspowered by National Grid will have feature performers each night. Some of the performers include Smackdab on February 2, Ben Perrello on February 7, Lazlo Hollyfeld on February 9 and John & Mary on February 15. Each performance will begin at 8:00 p.m., will be about an hour and is included in admission. Spun Out Fire Productions on February 1 and 14 and Queen City Sight & Sound on February 16 are also include with admission and will perform throughout the evening.
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens powered by National Grid is sponsored by: National Grid, Local Edge and Buffalo Spree and on Saturdays, the first 100 visitors will receive a FREE National Grid ice scraper.
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens powered by National Grid will take place on Wednesday through Saturday nights January 30 through February 16, 2013. Show hours will be 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will stay open until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. each night and admission is $10 for adults, $8 for Garden members, seniors (55+) and students (13+), $5 kids 3-12 and kids under 3 are free.
Tickets are available at the door and online at www.buffalogardens.com starting January 21. Garden Guest passes, discounts and coupons are not valid during NIGHT LIGHTS. Cameras and mono pods are welcome every night however,tripods are not permitted. Photographer Night on February 5 form 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. welcomes professional and amateur photographers only and tripods will be permitted on this night only!
The lighting designers are SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. who own and operate the successful eco-tourism attraction NIGHT LIGHTS at The Heron in Chautauqua County. NIGHT LIGHTS at The Heron is a one-mile walk in the woods at night through a lighted trail and is considered to be one of North America’s most unique tourism attractions.
For more information visit the Gardens’ website at www.buffalogardens.com. Partial proceeds benefit The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
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