This Thursday: Agave’s Finest

Posted in Programs and Events on July 17 2013, by Matt Newman

Crème Yvette, lime, and one all-important choice to finish it: tequila or mezcal? We’re moving off from the last Cocktail Evening‘s gin and cucumber combo toward something on the smoky side of the spectrum, couching the refreshing flavors of berry liqueur in everyone’s favorite agave spirits. And with the city baking like a blueberry pie this week, I can’t think of many things better than a complimentary cocktail, a stroll through Wild Medicine, and some music after dark to shrug off the day’s heat.

On stage, “Italia in Jazz” spotlights the musical talents of the Marco Pignataro Quartet, paying a proper tribute to timeless Italian standards and original compositions alike. And with Marco and his saxophone at the helm, the night’s entertainment is in good hands! Originally from Bologna, Italy, Pignataro has taken the stage with such jazz greats as Eddie Gomez and Danilo Pérez. In concert with the latter, he now leads Berklee’s Global Jazz Institute in Boston, but that hasn’t stopped him from performing on stages around the world—and he’ll be right at home with his quartet here at the Garden.

Since this season’s musical performances take place in our outdoor pavilion tent, you’re welcome to bring a blanket and a picnic dinner to set up on the nearby lawn (seating here is limited, so find your spot early), or purchase dinner and other refreshments here. We’ll also have a cash bar for those who look to continue the night beyond their complimentary cocktail. We’ll also have the famed Mike’s Deli from Little Italy in the Bronx on hand offering authentic Italian food samplings, along with The Bronx Beer Hall supplying a selection of samples from our borough’s own Jonas Bronck’s Beer Company. Of course, you can always wait until afterwards to head over to the famed Arthur Avenue, where we’ve teamed with some of our favorite Italian restaurants to offer dinner discounts for Cocktail Evening ticket holders. Check out the participating locations here.

For MasterCard holders, we also offer a champagne pre-party beginning in the Shop in the Garden and moving on to Wild Medicine. Because why wouldn’t you make a full night of it?

With less than a day until July’s exclusive Cocktail Evening, and tickets dwindling, you may want to think about registering as soon as possible. There’s only one per month through August 15!