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SUMMARY:Roots of Cool Art Exhibition: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the opening reception of Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World a series of indoor and outdoor art installations at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House at Descanso Gardens. Meet the curators Edith and Jolly de Guzman and enjoy a no-host bar and live music. \nWhy attend: Roots of Cool invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban neighborhoods livable. \nWhen: Friday\, July 11\, 2025\, from 5-7pm. Admission to Descanso is free on July 11 from 5–7pm for the opening reception. RSVPs are not required to attend the event. \nLocation: Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House\, Descanso Gardens\, 1418 Descanso Dr\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA 91011 \nHosted by: Descanso Gardens\, with curation by Edith de Guzman of UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Jolly de Guzman. This exhibition and its programs were curated in partnership with UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\, University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources\, Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability\, TreePeople\, USDA Forest Service\, Arroyo Arts Collective\, The Nature of Cities\, Avenue 50 Studio\, USC Public Exchange\, Dashboard.Earth\, and Accelerate Resilience Los Angeles. \nRoots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World runs from July 12-October 12\, 10am-4pm daily at the Sturt Haaga Gallery\, the Boddy House\, and throughout the Gardens. Learn more here. \n 
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SUMMARY:Roots of Cool Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World\, a series of indoor and outdoor art installations curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman at Descanso Gardens. Roots of Cool explores the topic of shade equity\, with installations throughout the gardens and in the galleries. Featuring 13 women artists and an art collective\, the exhibition invites visitors to connect with—and cultivate appreciation for—the vital role trees play in making urban neighborhoods livable. \nWhen: The exhibition runs from July 12-October 12\, 10am-4pm daily. Entry to the exhibition is included in the price of admission or membership. \nLocation: Sturt Haaga Gallery\, Boddy House\, and throughout the Gardens. Descanso Gardens\, 1418 Descanso Dr\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA 91011 \nHosted by: Descanso Gardens\, with curation by Edith de Guzman of UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Jolly de Guzman. This exhibition and its programs were curated in partnership with UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\, University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources\, Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability\, TreePeople\, USDA Forest Service\, Arroyo Arts Collective\, The Nature of Cities\, Avenue 50 Studio\, USC Public Exchange\, Dashboard.Earth\, and Accelerate Resilience Los Angeles. \n 
URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/roots-of-cool-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Descanso Gardens
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SUMMARY:Roots of Cool Curator Tours
DESCRIPTION:Artwork by Robin Lasser\, Postcards to a Cooler Future \nSee the Roots of Cool exhibit through new eyes as curators Edith and Jolly de Guzman conduct a tour of the exhibition on July 12 at 11am and 1pm. \nWhy attend: Curators will explore the topic of shade equity\, an issue that disproportionately affects working-class neighborhoods with a lack of trees\, and how providing shade can be done effectively in many creative ways. \nCost: Included in the price of admission or membership\, no event reservations required. See event page here. \nWhen: Saturday\, July 12\, 2025\, from 11:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-2:00pm \nLocation: Descanso Gardens\, 1418 Descanso Dr\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA 91011 \nRoots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World runs from July 12-October 12\, 10am-4pm daily at the Sturt Haaga Gallery\, the Boddy House\, and throughout the Gardens. Entry to the exhibition is included in the price of admission or membership. Learn more here.
URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/roots-of-cool-curator-tours/
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SUMMARY:Made in the Shade Event at Descanso Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Descanso Gardens in a whole new way through Cultivate\, a monthly series that features tours\, workshops\, live demonstrations\, and music throughout the gardens. July’s theme “Made in the Shade\,” will compliment the exhibition Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World\, which features curation by Edith de Guzman of UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Jolly de Guzman. \nWhy attend: Roots of Cool explores the topic of shade equity as installations throughout the gardens and in the gallery\, featuring 13 women artists and an art collective\, invite visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban neighborhoods livable. \nCost: Entry to this event is included in the price of admission or membership\, no event registration required. See event page here. \nWhen: Friday\, July 25\, 2025\, from 4:30-7:00pm \nLocation: Descanso Gardens\, 1418 Descanso Dr\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA 91011 \nRoots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World runs from July 12-October 12\, 10am-4pm daily at the Sturt Haaga Gallery\, the Boddy House\, and throughout the Gardens. Entry to the exhibition is included in the price of admission or membership. Learn more here. \n  \n\nSchedule:\nThermogram Photo Booth \n\nUse a specialized photo booth that uses infrared technology to capture heat signatures and bodily heat maps.\n4:30–7pm\n\nSummer Tree Care Workshop \n\nSummer in Los Angeles County can get HOT. Learn about how to help your trees beat the heat in this workshop.\n5–5:45pm\n6–6:45pm\n\nHeat Scavenger Hunt \n\nLed by Descanso Gardens docents\, explore the gardens with the use of a digital thermometer to explore heat and climatic zones.\n4:30–7pm\n\nHands-on Craft  \n\nGet crafty with us at Cultivate!\n4:30–7pm\n\nAsk an Expert \n\nMeet a member of the Horticultural department and ask any questions you might have.\n4:30–7pm\n\nFlashdance DJs \n\nEnjoy a mix of classic hits and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs.\n4:30–7pm
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