More than 100 artists, musicians, poets, gardeners, exhibitors and some 2,000 attendees joined together in “Oakland’s Green Heart” –The Gardens at Lake Merritt– for Art & Music in the Gardens, 2011.

This signature event called notice to the increasing value of green spaces and their importance in defining a community. We hope this event gave you pride and pleasure in these Gardens – an exceptional Oakland treasure.

“The Gardens have never looked this beautiful.” “I didn’t know these Gardens were here.” “Spectacular event.”