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July 9, 2008
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Entertainment Lineup So Hot Chili Pepper Fiesta Sizzles Over To Saturday
Saturday, September 27, 2008 | Noon to 6 p.m.
PHOTOS: (left) Masters of Ceremony Ringold & Ellis perform fiery feats (photo by Kate Blumm, courtesy BBG); (right) Kids learn all about chili peppers and make chili-inspired crafts (photo: Barbara Alper, courtesy BBG).
Brooklyn, NY—July 9, 2008—New York City's spiciest autumn event returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG), celebrating the chili pepper with a smokin' lineup of performances and workshops for the whole family to enjoy! On Saturday, September 27, 2008, from noon to 6 p.m., visit the Garden for the zestiest festival of the season. It's like a big Brooklyn block party fired up with "chili-head" attitude! Only BBG could host such a diverse homage to the chili pepper with sizzling musical and dance performances, spicy culinary demonstrations, tantalizing exhibits, and workshops from chili-loving regions around the world.
This year, the legendary Pete Seeger, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, and Guy Davis dazzle visitors with their famous folk music in a Special Family Concert. Also on stage is Sauce Boss who brings his National Steel Guitar to center stage and dishes out some of his world-renowned spicy Florida blues. It's a soul-shouting picnic of rock & roll brotherhood and at the end of the show, Bill's famous gumbo is served. Garden visitors can also find chili-inspired gifts in BBG's two Garden Gift Shops. The Zagat-rated Terrace Cafe offers a special Chili Pepper Fiesta menu to tingle the taste buds with spicy food and cold beer. BBG presents a can't-miss taste of the chili-head lifestyle—demonstrating why chilis are all the rage from Brooklyn to Bombay!