Glass Pipe Dreams

Although Dale Chihuly is fighting allegations made by disgruntled former employees claiming his artwork is unoriginal and created by other artists, you can still enjoy a trippy illuminated tour of the funky glass sculptures during Tropical Chihuly Nights. Throughout the exhibition’s final weeks, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be open...

By Lyssa Oberkreser

May 18, 2006

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Although Dale Chihuly is fighting allegations made by disgruntled former employees claiming his artwork is unoriginal and created by other artists, you can still enjoy a trippy illuminated tour of the funky glass sculptures during Tropical Chihuly Nights. Throughout the exhibition’s final weeks, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be open every weeknight from 6:00 to 9:30 so you can view the lighted blown-glass pieces under the stars. Even if you have wandered through the park during the day, special lighting effects and musical entertainment provide a completely different visual experience. Food and beverages will also be available. The exhibit runs through May 31.
May 18-31, 6-9:30 p.m.

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