Macey Dillard paints flowers on Karlyn Sprecher's face during an Easter event ... pictures with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, and face painting done by the Green River High School Cheer team.

The gardens are home to more than 3,000 plants from all over the world, including its namesake lotus flowers. Because the garden is located in a residential neighborhood of Santa Barbara ...

The evening is centred on a menu that heroes the lotus flower, celebrating its versatility ... It’s the culmination of science, art and Thailand’s knack for dramatic flair, all in beverage ...