Experience the harmony of music and nature at Rotary Botanical Gardens

Sounds of Summer is a live music series featuring classical and acoustic performances in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

On select Sunday afternoons from May through September, visitors can stroll through the gardens while enjoying the sounds of harp, violin, flute, guitar, and more, performed by talented musicians from Rock County, Walworth County, Madison, and Rockford, Illinois.

Each Sounds of Summer event will feature a different selection of musicians, offering a unique experience at every concert. Special thanks to Edie Baran of ArtSpark Productions for assisting with musician selection.

Featured Artists for May 11 (Mother’s Day)

The first concert in the series will feature a talented lineup of musicians, including:

• Silver Morning Duo: Berlinda Lopez (flute) and Steve Waugh (guitar)
• The Sobacki Family: Emily Sobacki (violin) with her children, Isla and Ari (Spanish guitar)
• Apple Tree Duo: A mother-daughter violin and viola duo
• Fran Thorpe Peyer & Students: A variety of guitar, ukulele, and vocal performances

Event Details

• Dates & times:
  • May 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • June 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • July 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • August 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • September 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI
• Admission: Free for Rotary Botanical Gardens members; included with general garden admission for non-members