# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:45 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 📍 Sachs Museum Classical guitarist Patrick Rafferty returns to the Sachs Museum to perform a presentation of solo guitar works inspired by plants and the garden. The lecture-recital will feature music from the late Renaissance to the modern era, with a special focus on the music of William Foden, America's first guitar hero and resident of Saint Louis. Attendees will hear a variety of guitars and the music written for them. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance duration: 30-45 minutes. Seating is first come, first served. Included with Garden admission. Sponsored by Nancy Ridenour. This event is included in Garden admission. PERFORMER'S BACKGROUND 🎭 Patrick Rafferty, an active performer and teacher, concertizes across the Midwest and teaches in a variety of studio and classroom settings across the area. A polished interpreter of the traditional guitar repertoire, he is equally at home in a wide range of popular and world music styles. Patrick has extended his interests to early guitar repertoire with a focus on Baroque guitar, 19th Century Guitars and the music that was written for them. 📸 Mary Lou Olson - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southhampton/sachs-museum-performance-series-frets-and-flora-botanical-themes-in-guitar-literature/200030003417729 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 40 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southhampton - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110 - **lat**: 38.61218 - **long**: -90.2582 - **full address**: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110-2226, United States, Southhampton ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bf2bebe37c39451508f187b8c40065dbf3987bcdc4ad08e6909f543164344641-rimg-w1200-h800-dc281808-gmir?v=1788259579 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature being held? - **A:** Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:45 am at 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110-2226, United States, Southhampton. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature ? - **A:** Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature is organized by Missouri Botanical Garden. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Missouri Botanical Garden's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Missouri Botanical Garden a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Missouri Botanical Garden has 131+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Missouri Botanical Garden has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sachs Museum Performance Series: Frets and Flora: Botanical Themes in Guitar Literature is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southhampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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