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AWAKEN YOUR SENSES

Spring Mix
With the PBT Orchestra

April 5-7 | Benedum Center

Awaken your senses with a gorgeous mix of sparkling classics and fresh new works! Experience the elegance of George Balanchine's exhilarating Allegro Brillante, Helen Pickett's vibrant favorite Petal and two commissioned world premieres- Jae Man Joo's energetic When Time Stands Still and PBT Principal Artist and Choreographer-in-Residence Yoshiaki Nakano's Violin Pas de Deux.

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Phipps Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show always provides the splendor you've been missing all winter long, and this year’s Spring Flower Show: A Closer Look promises even more vibrance than ever! Magnifying glasses stationed throughout let you admire the details of beautiful blooms in a rainbow of shades. With fragrant flowers and serene sounds, your senses are sure to be delighted!

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