March 5, 2016

The South Coast Botanic Garden presents the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 5.

The Garden will be open from noon to 4 p.m. and features a variety of events included with general admission.

Feel free to bring food, blankets and chairs and have a picnic under the Cherry Blossoms on the Upper Meadows.

A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available.

The Garden will be partnering with the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) to provide a number of cultural performances and activities.

Performances by:

GVJCI presents Southern California Naginata Federation
GVJCI Tomo no Kai Chika’s Ukulele and Harriet’s Hula
CVJCI Taiko Drum Performance
SSJAM Michael Murata Piano Artist
Bando Hidesomi Dance Performance
Plein Air artists and Pastel Demonstration by Fran Nichols and Mike Ishikawa

Admission:
Foundation Members: FREE
Adults: $9
Seniors – 62 and over: $6
Students (with ID): $6
Children (5 – 12): $4
4 and under:FREE
Third Tuesday of each month: FREE

For additional information, visit the website at http://www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org/.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 23600 Crenshaw Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates.