Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park presents the 2022 calendar of major events. Additional programming and events are added throughout the year and available at MeijerGardens.org/calendar.
Meijer Gardens incorporates its mission of exploring the duality of art and nature in the upcoming year’s events. Internationally acclaimed annual exhibitions, exciting horticulture shows, seasonal indoor and outdoor displays, sculpture, concerts, and educational programming are enjoyed by more than 650,000 visitors annually. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event details may change. Please check MeijerGardens.org/calendar for a full listing of events.
Events & Exhibitions Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming March 1—April 30, 2022 Fee: Included with admission.
A guest favorite, Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming features butterflies from around the world flying within the five-story Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. This year, we explore the positive and powerful impact flowers have on people and the world around us. The 85-degree tropical conservatory will be filled with thousands of exotic butterflies from tropical regions across the globe. More than 60 different butterfly and moth species make this exhibition exciting and colorful. Throughout, butterflies are viewed drinking nectar from flowering plants and feeding stations, congregating among stream beds, and flying freely.
Approximately 800 chrysalides will be delivered to Meijer Gardens weekly. Visitors watch delicate chrysalides and cocoons being placed in the Observation Station, where the unique creatures transform and take their first flight.
Yinka Shonibare CBE: Planets in My Head April 1—October 23, 2022 Fee: Included with admission.
After being closed for a year during renovations, our expanded sculpture galleries reopen with the much-anticipated exhibition Yinka Shonibare CBE: Planets in My Head. The first of its kind in the United States, this exhibition presents works by Shonibare from the past two decades, many of them rarely exhibited in the U.S., with sculptures, painting, photographs, collages, embroidery and film. A self-proclaimed “postcolonial hybrid” of British-Nigerian heritage, Shonibare has emerged as one of the leading artistic voices in the global art world. He is best-known for his playful combination of colorful Dutch wax-fabric patterns popular in West Africa with the fashion of upper-class Victorian culture. As this exhibition reveals, Shonibare thinks globally and uses his artistic imagination to comment on subjects of art history, environment, education, knowledge, food distribution, and other universal concerns.
Master Lecture Series: Secchia Garden Lecture Series
Fee: Free for members, included with admission for non-members. Registration is required at MeijerGardens.org/calendar beginning March 1. Please direct questions to Eve Choi at 616-975-3145. Captioning service will be provided.
A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening Tuesday, April 12, 7 pm
Speaker: Dr. Doug Tallamy
Naturescape Your Yard Tuesday, April 26, 7 pm
Speaker: Karen Bussolini
Volunteer Tribute Garden Rededication April 20, 2022 Originally opened in October 2006, the Volunteer Tribute Garden underwent a complete renovation and expansion as part of our Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion project. The newly imagined garden, which honors the hundreds of dedicated volunteers and supporters who donate their time and talents to Meijer Gardens, will be formally rededicated on April 20, 2022, Meijer Gardens’ 27th anniversary.
Great Gardens Party
May 4, 2022
The Great Gardens Party is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s signature fundraising event. It features live and silent auctions, a raffle, and many other fun and festive ways to support Meijer Gardens’ mission. And, of course, a cocktail party and delectable sit-down dinner. Proceeds from this event fund Meijer Gardens’ mission of promoting the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Event tickets, information on our silent and live auctions and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon a MeijerGardens.org/ggp
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens
June through September Please check MeijerGardens.org/concerts for lineup and current information.
The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens series brings the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan, thrilling music lovers across all genres and generations. Concerts take place in the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, featuring beautiful, terraced lawn seating and food, beverage and merchandise concessions—amid spectacular views of gardens and sculpture. The full lineup is announced in April.
Tuesday Evening Music Club
Tuesdays in June, July and August Please check MeijerGardens.org/calendar/tuesday-evening-music-club/for lineup and current information.
Tuesday Evening Music Club returns to the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater stage every Tuesday evening in June, July and August, featuring the region’s finest performers. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the entire facility in addition to the expanded concert series. Bring a picnic, dance and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Tuesday Evening Music Club is sponsored by Meyer Music, WYCE and Corporate Live. Tuesday Evening Music Club has been expanded in 2022 to include concerts each Tuesday evening in June.
Chrysanthemums & More! September 16—October 30, 2022 Fee: Included with admission.
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Indoor exhibition highlights include varieties on display along the winding BISSELL Corridor and in the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, while outdoor plantings are featured in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, Michigan’s Farm Garden and Volunteer Tribute Garden. Tram rides and seasonal activities are available.
Mel Chin & Elizabeth Turk: The Space In-Between November 18—March, 2023 Fee: Included with admission.
For more than 40 years, the MacArthur Foundation has supported creative people with its Fellowship Program. Among them are artists Elizabeth Turk and Mel Chin, who became MacArthur fellows in 2001 and 2019 respectively. The Space In-Between proposes that by juxtaposing these two artists, who have very different approaches to creating sculpture, a dynamic public conversation around art and social change can happen. Over the years, Turk has developed a distinct body of work in marble and stone sculpture, a craft involving hand carving and polishing. Chin is best known as a conceptual artist whose sculptural work is ever-changing and constantly metamorphosing into new forms and material. However, as this exhibition will reveal, both artists engage with art and science to express concerns over environmental change, loss of natural habitat, species extinction and the work of memory. The focus on the space between studio and socially engaged art allows for a differentiated and close look at Turk’s and Chin’s creative journey over time.
University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions November 22—December 31, 2022 Fee: Included with admission. Experience the most magical time of the year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of nearly 400,000 lights, 46 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, Santa visits, and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The holiday favorite Railway Garden winds its way through three indoor gardens.
Christmas Cabaret December 1, 2022 Advance tickets required.
The Christmas Cabaret Holiday Gala is back after a two-year hiatus! Join in the fun festivities and enjoy Meijer Gardens’ beloved University of Michigan Health—West Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition. Guests will have a chance to marvel at the beautifully adorned trees, cultural displays and Railway Garden, and will also enjoy a fabulous dinner and holiday entertainment.
2022 Plant Show schedule:
Orchid Show January 29—30, 2022
Meijer Gardens Michigan All-State Bonsai Show May 14—15, 2022
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John VanderHaagen | Director of Communications 616‐975-3180 | jvanderhaagen@meijergardens.org MEIJER GARDENS PRESENTS 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., — January 19, 2022 — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the world’s most significant sculpture and botanic experiences, presents the 2022 calendar of major events. Additional programming and events are added throughout the year and current information is available at MeijerGardens.org/calendar. Meijer Gardens incorporates its mission of exploring the duality of art and nature in the upcoming year’s events. Internationally acclaimed annual exhibitions, exciting horticulture shows, seasonal indoor and outdoor displays, sculpture, concerts, and educational programming are enjoyed by more than 650,000 visitors annually. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event details may change. Please check MeijerGardens.org/calendar for a full listing of events. Expansion Update The Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion project continues through early summer 2022, most notably with ongoing work in the expanded Volunteer Tribute Garden, Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall English Perennial Garden and the Grand Entry Garden. More information and expansion updates are available at MeijerGardens.org/growing Events & Exhibitions Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming March 1—April 30, 2022 Fee: Included with admission. A guest favorite, Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming features butterflies from around the world flying within the five-story Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. This year, we explore the positive and powerful impact flowers have on people and the world around us. The 85-degree tropical conservatory will be filled with thousands of exotic butterflies from tropical regions across the globe. More than 60 different butterfly and moth species make this exhibition exciting and colorful. Throughout, butterflies are viewed drinking nectar from flowering plants and feeding stations, congregating among stream beds, and flying freely. Approximately 800 chrysalides will be delivered to Meijer Gardens weekly. Visitors watch delicate chrysalides and cocoons being placed in the Observation Station, where the unique creatures transform and take their first flight. The exhibition is made possible by the DTE Energy Foundation, Howard Miller Foundation, The Meijer Foundation, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Media sponsor is Star 105.7.
Yinka Shonibare CBE: Planets in My Head April 1—October 23, 2022 Fee: Included with admission.
After being closed for a year during renovations, our expanded sculpture galleries reopen with the much-anticipated exhibition Yinka Shonibare CBE: Planets in My Head. The first of its kind in the United States, this exhibition presents works by Shonibare from the past two decades, many of them rarely exhibited in the U.S., with sculptures, painting, photographs, collages, embroidery and film. A self-proclaimed “postcolonial hybrid” of British-Nigerian heritage, Shonibare has emerged as one of the leading artistic voices in the global art world. He is best-known for his playful combination of colorful Dutch wax-fabric patterns popular in West Africa with the fashion of upper-class Victorian culture. As this exhibition reveals, Shonibare thinks globally and uses his artistic imagination to comment on subjects of art history, environment, education, knowledge, food distribution, and other universal concerns.
Master Lecture Series: Secchia Garden Lecture Series Fee: Free for members, included with admission for non-members. Registration is required at MeijerGardens.org/calendar beginning March 1. Please direct questions to Eve Choi at 616-975-3145. Captioning service will be provided. This annual lecture is made possible by the Secchia Family. A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening Tuesday, April 12, 7 pm Speaker: Dr. Doug Tallamy
Naturescape Your Yard Tuesday, April 26, 7 pm Speaker: Karen Bussolini
Volunteer Tribute Garden Rededication April 20, 2022 Originally opened in October 2006, the Volunteer Tribute Garden underwent a complete renovation and expansion as part of our Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion project. The newly imagined garden, which honors the hundreds of dedicated volunteers and supporters who donate their time and talents to Meijer Gardens, will be formally rededicated on April 20, 2022, Meijer Gardens’ 27th anniversary.
Great Gardens Party May 4, 2022
The Great Gardens Party is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s signature fundraising event. It features live and silent auctions, a raffle, and many other fun and festive ways to support Meijer Gardens’ mission. And, of course, a cocktail party and delectable sit-down dinner. Proceeds from this event fund Meijer Gardens’ mission of promoting the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Event tickets, information on our silent and live auctions and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon a MeijerGardens.org/ggp
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens June through September Please check MeijerGardens.org/concerts for lineup and current information.
The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens series brings the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan, thrilling music lovers across all genres and generations. Concerts take place in the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, featuring beautiful, terraced lawn seating and food, beverage and merchandise concessions—amid spectacular views of gardens and sculpture. The full lineup is announced in April. The series is generously sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids and Spectrum Health. Media sponsors are FOX17 and Star 105.7. Additional support is provided by Life EMS and U.S. Golf Cars. Tuesday Evening Music Club Tuesdays in June, July and August Please check MeijerGardens.org/calendar/tuesday-evening-music-club/for lineup and current information.
Tuesday Evening Music Club returns to the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater stage every Tuesday evening in June, July and August, featuring the region’s finest performers. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the entire facility in addition to the expanded concert series. Bring a picnic, dance and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Tuesday Evening Music Club is sponsored by Meyer Music, WYCE and Corporate Live. Tuesday Evening Music Club has been expanded in 2022 to include concerts each Tuesday evening in June.
Chrysanthemums & More! September 16—October 30, 2022 Fee: Included with admission. This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Indoor exhibition highlights include varieties on display along the winding BISSELL Corridor and in the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, while outdoor plantings are featured in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, Michigan’s Farm Garden and Volunteer Tribute Garden. Tram rides and seasonal activities are available.
Mel Chin & Elizabeth Turk: The Space In-Between November 18—March, 2023 Fee: Included with admission.
For more than 40 years, the MacArthur Foundation has supported creative people with its Fellowship Program. Among them are artists Elizabeth Turk and Mel Chin, who became MacArthur fellows in 2001 and 2019 respectively. The Space In-Between proposes that by juxtaposing these two artists, who have very different approaches to creating sculpture, a dynamic public conversation around art and social change can happen. Over the years, Turk has developed a distinct body of work in marble and stone sculpture, a craft involving hand carving and polishing. Chin is best known as a conceptual artist whose sculptural work is ever-changing and constantly metamorphosing into new forms and material. However, as this exhibition will reveal, both artists engage with art and science to express concerns over environmental change, loss of natural habitat, species extinction and the work of memory. The focus on the space between studio and socially engaged art allows for a differentiated and close look at Turk’s and Chin’s creative journey over time. University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions November 22—December 31, 2022 Fee: Included with admission. Experience the most magical time of the year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of nearly 400,000 lights, 46 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, Santa visits, and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The holiday favorite Railway Garden winds its way through three indoor gardens. University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions is made possible by University of Michigan Health-West. The Railway Garden is sponsored by Warner Norcross + Judd. Media sponsor is Star 105.7.
Christmas Cabaret December 1, 2022 Advance tickets required. The Christmas Cabaret Holiday Gala is back after a two-year hiatus! Join in the fun festivities and enjoy Meijer Gardens’ beloved University of Michigan Health—West Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition. Guests will have a chance to marvel at the beautifully adorned trees, cultural displays and Railway Garden, and will also enjoy a fabulous dinner and holiday entertainment.
2022 Plant Show schedule: Orchid Show January 29—30, 2022 Meijer Gardens Michigan All-State Bonsai Show May 14—15, 2022
Iris Show June 4—5, 2022
Daylily Show July 23, 2022
Hosta Show July 23—24, 2022 Dahlia Show August 27—28, 2022 Fall Bonsai Show October 1—2, 2022
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