Music in the Gardens: Chuck Alvarez and Don Reed

Join us in the Sunnylands gardens for our free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.

The series continues with a performance by Chuck Alvarez and Don Reed on Sunday, March 23. Full schedule below. Free parking and attendance. Reservations not required.

2025 Music in the Gardens schedule:

3/2: The Reed Brothers with John Malcolm Penn
3/9: The LilithRock
3/16: Jazzgrass
3/23: Chuck Alvarez and Don Reed
3/30: Laurel Canyon Experience

About the artist: Chuck has been performing for audiences around the world for more than 40 years. He has shared the stage with many notable musicians such as Johnny Winter, Robin Ford, Taj Mahal, Ambrosia, Starship, and Bill Champlin. Besides having success with his own band, he has played with the Grammy-winning Emotions and was the lead guitarist on a Grammy-nominated album in the folk category. His playing and recording credits include Tim Weisberg, Deana Bogart, Little Richard, David Benoit, and the late 70s, a very popular band called the Twisters. Chuck will be joined by Don Reed, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, who has been performing, composing, teaching, and recording music for more than 40 years. Don’s multi-instrumental work and compositions have been featured on over 100 recording projects, television and film soundtracks and more.

Water and sun protection are recommended. Guests may bring blankets and folding chairs. No seating is provided. While guests are invited to bring food and picnics to Sunnylands, large coolers, ice chests, grills, and alcohol are not permitted. No large shade structures or items that puncture the lawn are permitted. Please see our Plan Your Visit page for visiting rules and guidelines.

Parking for this event is limited. Sunnylands will close its gates for safety reasons when the parking lot reaches capacity. We strongly encourage guests to carpool or utilize a ride-sharing service for this event.

Program changes may require the cancellation or rescheduling of some events. Outdoor programs may be canceled or modified due to weather conditions, including rain, lightning, or strong winds.

Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

For information, please call 760-202-2255 or email education@sunnylands.org.