The Highlands Center for Natural History is excited to announce our fall Parties With A Purpose – Bluegrass, Brew and Barbeque. This fundraising event is featuring Holy Water and Whiskey, an Albuquerque group, making an exclusive Arizona appearance. The band plays acoustic, traditional, folk, bluegrass, gospel, cowboy, and some select “whiskey” tunes. The band features Maggie Washburne on bass, Scott Altenbach on guitar, and Bruce Washburne on guitar and banjo. For more information on this dynamic bluegrass band, visit their website at www.holywaterandwhiskey.com.

Parties with a Purpose is the Highlands Center for Natural History’s unique seasonal parties that support the Center and its children’s programs. With the success of the Center’s spring party, Tapas & Tequila, this fall party is sure to be another fabulous event. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 20th 1:00 pm at the beautiful Highlands Center campus, 1375 S. Walker Rd. Holy Water & Whiskey will be performing in the covered Kiwanis Amphitheater. In addition to live bluegrass music, a meal of slow smoked hickory beef, pork, or chicken and cold microbrew beer will be provided with each ticket. Tickets are $60 per person and advanced ticket purchase is required. Only 130 tickets are available, so call early to 776-9550 to get your ticket to this Party!