Cocktails in The Gardens returns

A new season of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ evening cocktail parties kicks off August 9 with music from T.U.B. (The UnKnamed Band). T.U.B. packs an energetic set with covers of the Grateful Dead, Phish and Widespread Panic. The White Pear Rosemary Sangria cocktail will pair with a Latin tapas menu available  for purchase. The fun runs 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Hill Garden.

Future events will be held September 13 and October 11. Jeff Otwell Duo, heavily influenced by Southern rock and country will perform September 13, and the café will feature specialty microbrews and an American-style tasting menu.

October 11 will feature rising star and Birmingham native India Ramey. The singer/songwriter was borne into bluegrass and gospel, but developed her own  taste that was influenced by everything from Willie Nelson to the Ramones. The café will feature Chilled Appletinis and elegant, Asian-themed fare.

This season, The Gardens Café by Kathy G. will remain open until 8:30 p.m., offering a full cash bar and tasting menu.

Tickets to Birmingham’s Most Beautiful Happy Hour are $5 for nonmembers and free to members. Admission includes entrance to the event and live entertainment. Drinks and food are available for purchase but are not included with admission.

All proceeds from Cocktails in The Gardens benefit The Gardens’ educational programs, including its flagship Discovery Field Trips.

If you would like more information about Birmingham’s Most Beautiful Happy Hour,  visit www.bbgardens.org/cocktails or contact Special Events Coordinator Shelly McCarty at 414-3965 or smccarty@bbgardens.org.