I inherited my obsessive love of music and I can thank my dad for that. 

My dad is pretty much a walking music encyclopedia, and anyone who knows him can vouch for that.  My most vivid memories of my childhood are attending concerts at Innsbrook After Hours with my family.  My childhood was different from other children.  For instance, instead of having a Peter, Paul & Mary CD on repeat, I would have Rubber Soul on repeat while singing along with every song.  Most children’s favorite entertainers are Big Bird and Barney while my favorite entertainers were The Beach Boys and U2.  I will always be eternally grateful to my dad for blasting anything from The Rolling Stones to Otis Redding to The Clash.  Being raised by such a music enthusiast has helped me become the person that I am today.  I was learning, while I was still in diapers, that good music is something to be cherished because it will transform your life. 

Even at 22 years old, I still go to concerts with my dad and we have long talks about different bands and musicians.  The core of our relationship is that we share the same passion for music and I know that will never change. If I hadn’t spent that time with my dad growing up, I would have been a completely different person.

Spending quality time with your family is something that you can’t take for granted.  Every family is different, not every family is full of music freaks like mine, but by spending time together will allow you to get to know each other better and bond over similar interests. 

This Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to come together as a family and have a good time with each other.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has just the event that the whole family will love. On Sunday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.,  Father’s Day will be celebrated in style with classic cars, hot rods, and Harleys.  You will be able to enjoy the Garden while we provide crafts for the kids and a family cookout (by purchase).  Music is being provided by the “Jangling Reinharts”.

Who knows dads, maybe you and your child will bond over music and create an everlasting friendship.  It’s definitely worth a shot.

For the menu and pricing for Father’s Day in the Garden, click the link below:
Father’s Day In The Garden

Lindsay Silva is a PR/Marketing Intern at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden this summer.

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