FRI, AUGUST 9 YOGA TOGETHER
Child
and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength,
increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class
taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM
on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.
Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.
Registration opens on-site at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
SAT, AUGUST 10 FAMILY ART PROJECT—SPRAY A GARDEN
Spray a Garden/Rocia el jardín con acuarelas
Paint
the colors of summer into a garden made without brushes. Combine mists
of watercolor and blossoms fashioned from color-soaked coffee filters
into a blooming vision. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until
noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, AUGUST 10 TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet
like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle
movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee,
an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, will introduce
students to the internal martial arts and promote an awareness of their
health benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather
dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, AUGUST 10 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s summer exhibition, Bronx Calling: the 2nd AIM Biennial,
which features the cutting-edge artwork by NYC-area emerging artists,
as well as an installation in the Sunroom Project Space, where Jarrod Beck
translates geologic processes into drawing. Mounted sculpturally, these
large-scale works create an immersive environment. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SAT, AUGUST 10 CREATIVE CONTAINERS WALK
Stroll
the grounds with a designer’s eye to see how containers can enhance the
overall design of a garden. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day
shares colorful and dramatic containers planted in artful and playful
combinations at the Pergola, Café Terrace, Aquatic Garden and other
locations throughout the
grounds. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, AUGUST 11 BIRDING WALK
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes
his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their ecology and
behavior on these captivating walks among the gardens and woodlands of
Wave Hill. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x 245 by 8AM
the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon
Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online
at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
SUN, AUGUST 11 FAMILY ART PROJECT—SPRAY A GARDEN
Spray a Garden/Rocia el jardín con acuarelas
Paint
the colors of summer into a garden made without brushes. Combine mists
of watercolor and blossoms fashioned from color-soaked coffee filters
into a blooming vision. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, AUGUST 11 HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and
meditation. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and
Therapeutic Yoga by The Yoga for Health Foundation in Bedfordshire,
England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. All levels welcome.
Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, AUGUST 11 MEDITATION
This
summer, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner
self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in
simple relaxation techniques followed by 20 minutes of meditation. Led
by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors. All levels welcome. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, AUGUST 11 VIDEO SCREENINGS
Join us for the screening of recent video work by artists exhibiting in Bronx Calling: The Second AIM Biennial. This screening will present various approaches the medium of video. Bronx Calling
features work by New York area emerging artists who participated in The
Bronx Museum of the Arts’ Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program in
the last two years. Organized by Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Curator of Visual Arts; Elizabeth M. Grady, guest curator; and Lia Zaaloff,
Bronx Museum Curator, the exhibition is presented concurrently at The
Bronx Museum, Wave Hill, and 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery.
The screening will begin at 1:30PM in Wave Hill House. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1:30M
SUN, AUGUST 11 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, AUGUST 12
Closed to the public.
TUE, AUGUST 13 STORIES IN THE GARDEN
Join
us for a delightful reading adventure as we explore a different,
nature-related theme each week with beautifully illustrated storybooks,
beloved classics and exciting new selections. Sessions are held outdoors
only and are weather dependent. Ideal for ages 3 and up and their adult companion. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM
TUE, AUGUST 13 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s summer exhibition, Bronx Calling: the 2nd AIM Biennial,
which features the cutting-edge artwork by NYC-area emerging artists,
as well as an installation in the Sunroom Project Space, where Jarrod Beck
translates geologic processes into drawing. Mounted sculpturally, these
large-scale works create an immersive environment. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, AUGUST 14 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Experience
summer at its best—an expansive landscape of rolling lawns and gorgeous
formal gardens, fresh river breezes, plein-air performances of Bronx
Beat Music, yoga, guided walks and cutting-edge art in Glyndor Gallery.
Order dinner from exclusive caterer Great Performances, and you have the
makings
of a superb summer evening. Gardens open until 8:30PM. The Café at Wave Hill open until 8PM. Glyndor Gallery, Perkins Visitor Center, The Shop at Wave Hill open until 7:30PM. Check www.wavehill.org/visit for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from Metro-North and the #1 subway.
ON THE GROUNDS, TILL 8:30PM
WED, AUGUST 14 SUNSET HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and
meditation. This sunset session is led by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salomone. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6–7:15PM
WED, AUGUST 14 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a mini tour of one of Wave Hill’s
magnificent gardens. Tours vary by week―come back on another evening for
a glimpse of a different garden area! Free with admission to the
grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, AUGUST 14 SUNSET MUSIC: MILTERI TUCKER/BOMBAZ0 DANCE
A high point of each Sunset Wednesday
includes live music performed by Bronx musicians on the grassy expanse
of the Great Lawn, overlooking the majestic Palisades. Tonight’s
performers, Milteri Tucker and Bombazo Dance, mix classical,
contemporary and social styles of dance to create a new movement
vocabulary that draws on the American and Latino experience. Free with
admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7–8PM
WED, AUGUST 14 BAT WALK
Yes, there are bats in New York City! Hunt for these mysterious creatures of the night with naturalist Paul Keim,
the “Batman of Brooklyn”. Participants use eyes and ears— and an echo
locator—to search for bats as they skim the dusky sky looking for
insects. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Space is limited. $10
Member/$18 Non- Member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 7:30−9PM
FRI, AUGUST 16 YOGA TOGETHER
Child
and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength,
increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class
taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM
on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.
Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.
Registration opens on-site at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
A
28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and
legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views,
and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs
in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day Tuesdays in August. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
Visitors
to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer.
Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the
gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan,
Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate
and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242nd
Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available
for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with
continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot
and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
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