July 21, 2025 01:00 am (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Odisha shocker: Minor girl set on fire by three men in Puri, Naveen Patnaik slams BJP govt | Patna hospital shooting: Over five accused arrested from West Bengal | Five jets were shot down: Donald Trump's new claim on Operation Sindoor | TMC backing infiltration, endangering Bengal's identity: PM Modi slams Mamata govt | Bihar must be protected from malicious intentions of RJD and Congress: PM Modi | 'You deserve to suffer just like me': Over 60 Delhi and Bengaluru schools receive 'hoax' bomb threats | 'We would caution against any double standards': India on NATO's warning over Russia trade sanctions | Karnataka govt blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, refers to Kohli's online message too | 'Premature and irresponsible': Indian pilots' body slams Air India crash probe report | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces free electricity upto 125 units ahead of assembly polls
Chicago
From Feb 8 to March 23, the Garden’s indoor galleries display more than 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Photo courtesy: Chicago Botanic Garden/Choose Chicago

Take a vibrant journey at Chicago's 'The Orchid Show: India Blooms'

| @indiablooms | Feb 10, 2025, at 02:06 pm

Opened on Feb 8, the Chicago Botanic Garden explores the beauty of India through the harmony of tradition and modern design during The Orchid Show: India Blooms. 

Running through March 23, the Garden’s indoor galleries will be filled with more than 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms featured in displays that echo the country’s diverse regions, landscapes, people, and cultures.  

“We are honored to provide visitors with a glimpse into life and cultures in India, both past and present, as we celebrate orchids,” said Jodi Zombolo, associate vice president, Visitor Events and Programs. “The vibrancy and rich variety of orchid species found in India will be highlighted throughout the Show.”

In its eleventh year, the Show will include blooming displays inspired by national symbols and celebrations of India such as a floor-to-ceiling peacock, a towering banyan tree with cascading roots, and the vivid hues of Holi in bursts of colorful powders.

On Valentine’s Day, Fridays, and select Thursday evenings, Orchids After Hours is a captivating way to experience a nighttime viewing of the Show. Cocktails and light bites, including fried goat cheese and skewered Manchurian shrimp, will be available for purchase.

Regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. During Orchids After Hours, the Show is open on select evenings from 5 to 8 p.m., and for Photographers’ Hours, the Show is open 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. and 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit https://www.chicagobotanic.org/orchid for more information and to purchase tickets.

The following events will take place during the Show:

  • Library Exhibition – Eye of the Artist: Rare Book Illustrations of India’s Flora – Saturday, February 8, through Sunday, March 23 (Wednesday – Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.)

This rare book exhibition in the Lenhardt Library features lovely botanical illustrations of India’s flora with works by both European and Indian botanical artists that showcases their distinctive artistic styles. Free library talks will be held on Friday, February 21 and Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m.

  • Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale – Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Displays of orchids from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids will be artistically arranged. Families can take part in orchid-based activities for children. Vendors will also be on-site to sell orchid plants and related products and Illinois Orchid Society members will offer re-potting services. 

  • Indian Community Marketplace – Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Meet and shop local small businesses selling Indian products, including spices, snacks, clothing, art and home goods.

  • Post-Orchid Show Sale – Thursday, March 27 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

This sale is an opportunity to take home favorite orchids from the Show. Early access from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is based on member level. All members and the public are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Please check our website and social media for updates; this event sells out quickly.

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.