The Connection
Our Mission: An exciting program of cultural, social and educational events for young members of our community.
The Connection is a vibrant group of community members in the West Michigan Area in their 20s, 30s and 40s who wish to help "promote the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environments and the arts" in an innovative and fun way.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 5 PM - 9 PM.
Join us for a Summer Tailgate in conjunction with Tuesday Evening Music Club @ 7 pm featuring Papa Vegas.
Included:
* Exclusive tailgate in Cultural Commons.
* Complimentary food, drinks.
* Enjoy the music of Papa Vegas in our outdoor amphitheater.
$25 for future members of The Connection.
Free for current members of The Connection.
If you are a member of The Connection, please call 616-974-5222 to make reservations for this event.
More information: 616-974-5222 or hmack@meijergardens.org
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a 501©(3). A portion of your ticket price will go towards supporting this organization.
Click here to visit the The Connection: Summer Tailgate page
Stay in Touch
If you'd like to receive information on The Connection and upcoming events, there are a variety of ways! Sign up for The Connection eBlasts and then find us on Facebook and Myspace!| Join The Connection Email List |
Become a Member of The Connection
The Connection Member Benefits
- Invitation to special events including talks with artists, sculptors, gardeners, collectors and curators; and, exclusive parties for The Connection members.
- Visits to artist's studios, gardens, private collections and galleries.
- Learn more about Meijer Gardens in an intimate way.
- Networking opportunities with other young professionals in the community.
- Supporting West Michigan's premiere cultural destination.
The Connection members also receive:
- General Member Benefits
- Free admission for one year.
- Discounts on amphitheater concert series tickets, classes, workshops and on merchandise in our gift shop.
- Free use of audio wands.
- Special invitations to members-only events.
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 200 national gardens, arboreta and conservatories.
Memberships are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Membership fees are non-refundable
Join Now
Individual, $100 - one designated adult
Dual, $175 - two designated adults residing in the same household
Family*, $200 - one or two designated adults and children 18 and under, all residing in the same household. *The one or two designated adults receive The Connection and General Member benefits. The children 18 and under receive General Member benefits only.
Download the Membership Application
More information
The Connection Member Hotline: 616-974.5222
The Connection Member Email: hmack@meijergardens.org
The Connection Steering Committee 2009
Sarah Abel of Center for Community Leadership; Kim Bode of 834 Design & Marketing; Brian Burch of Lambert Edwards & Associates; Josh Depenbrok of GRNow.com; Mindy Earley of Grand Valley State University; Madelaine Lane of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP; Laura McPhail of The Hideout Brewery; Elisabeth Mills - Community Member.
