FRI, JULY 20 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM
SAT, JULY 21 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. Short and long form classes
are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates
SAT, JULY 21 FAMILY ART PROJECT—WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Water, Water Everywhere/Agua, agua en todas partes
Sketch
the river landscape, enjoy the cool sprinklers and discover that water
is everywhere! Experiment with several different techniques to create
watery images and liquid landscapes to take home. Free, and admission to
the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JULY 21 WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK
Discover
the fascinating history of the gardens, buildings and the people who
once called Wave Hill their home, with historian and Wave Hill Garden
Guide Deirdre LaPorte. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
SAT, JULY 21 FAMILY GALLERY TOUR
Family
Gallery Tours offer an opportunity for children and their parents or
caregivers to enjoy looking at and sharing ideas about art. Tours will
include discussions and activities about contemporary art that responds
to Wave Hill’s Wild Garden. The tour begins promptly at 1pm and lasts
approximately 45 minutes. A maximum of 20 visitors can be accommodated
on the tour. Children ages 4 and older are welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1PM
SAT, JULY 21 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden.
Wave Hill’s Wild Garden serves as inspiration for new painting,
photography, animation, sculpture and installation, by artists Gary Carsley, Chris Doyle, Julie Evans, Isabella Kirkland, Janelle Lynch, Rebecca Morales, Erik Sanner and Anat Shiftan. In the Sunroom Project Space, Wave Hill’s Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Nova Jiang and Cameron Rowland
have each created installations. Jiang’s project combines art,
technology and garden design to create an interactive experience for
visitors; Rowland investigates the architecture and open space of
public housing projects in relation to Wave Hill. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM, through August 18. Free with admission to
the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, JULY 22 HATHA YOGA
Release
stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga,
surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of
physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple,
strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji,
certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health
Foundation in Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in
NYC. Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing
and come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM
SUN, JULY 22 FAMILY ART PROJECT—WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Water, Water Everywhere/Agua, agua en todas partes
Sketch
the river landscape, enjoy the cool sprinklers and discover that water
is everywhere! Experiment with several different techniques to create
watery images and liquid landscapes to take home. Free with admission to
the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JULY 22 DRAGONFLY WALK
Did you know that dragonflies begin their lives underwater? Join naturalist Paul Keim
on this family-friendly nature walk to observe interesting aspects of
dragonfly behavior and view their aerial antics in the garden. Ages 6 and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 12:30PM
SUN, JULY 22 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
SUN, JULY 22 WILD GARDEN ARTISTS TALK
Join Assistant Curator Gabriel de Guzman and artists Chris Doyle and Julie Evans for an insiders’ tour of the summer exhibition Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
MON, JULY 23
Closed to the public
TUE, JULY 24 STORIES IN THE GARDEN
Each
week, a “mystery reader” from Wave Hill’s staff shares a few of her or
his favorite stories with budding young naturalists. Sessions are held
outdoors only and are weather dependent. Ideal for ages 3 and up and their adult companions. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM
TUE, JULY 24 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden.
Wave Hill’s Wild Garden serves as inspiration for new painting,
photography, animation, sculpture and installation, by artists Gary Carsley, Chris Doyle, Julie Evans, Isabella Kirkland, Janelle Lynch, Rebecca Morales, Erik Sanner and Anat Shiftan. In the Sunroom Project Space, Wave Hill’s Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Nova Jiang and Cameron Rowland
have each created installations. Jiang’s project combines art,
technology and garden design to create an interactive experience for
visitors; Rowland investigates the architecture and open space of
public housing projects in relation to Wave Hill. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM, through August 18. Free, and admission to
the grounds is free all day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JULY 25 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Try
an outdoor yoga class, join a guided garden walk or wander onto the
Great Lawn to enjoy a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians,
through the Bronx Council on the Arts. Bring your own folding chair and
enjoy the concert from the comfort of your own favorite seat. Gardens
open until 8:30PM. Glyndor Gallery, Perkins Visitor Center, The Shop at
Wave Hill and Food Service open until 8PM. Check www.wavehill.org/visit
for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from
Metro-North and the #1 subway. All events are free with admission to
the grounds with the exception of yoga.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒8:30PM
WED, JULY 25 SUNSET YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga on the tranquil lawns
at Wave Hill. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on
your posture, breath control and meditation. Sunset Wednesday sessions
are taught by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salome.
Participants should bring a mat if possible, dress in loosely fitting
clothing and come to class with their latest meal well digested. All
levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather
dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration onsite day-of.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒7:15PM
WED, JULY 25 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
us for a short guided walk through the evening gardens. Visit a
different garden every Sunset Wednesday through August. Free with
admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, JULY 25 BxINDIE MUSIC AT SUNSET—JAZZ QUARTETEnjoy
a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians, through a
collaboration with the Bronx Council on the Arts. New this year, you can
bring your own folding chair and enjoy the concert from the comfort of
your own favorite seat. Tonight, the Libby Richman Quartet offers a program of smooth jazz that combines original music and standards. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
WED, JULY 25 BAT WALK
Yes, there are bats in NYC! Hunt for these mysterious creatures of the night with naturalist Paul Keim,
the “Batman of Brooklyn.” Aided by the use of an electronic device
called an echo locator, participants use both eyes and ears 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. Rain date: August 1.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 7:30−9PM
THU, JULY 26 ARTISTS’ CIRCLE
Capture
the beauty of Wave Hill’s landscape in these drop-in, open-air studio
sessions. Wave Hill provides easels and boards, and you bring art-making
materials and paper or canvas. All levels welcome; new artists
encouraged! Facilitated group critique at the end of each session.
Weather dependent. Session fee: $10 Member/$18 Non-member. Registration
day-of at Perkins Visitor Center starting at 9:30AM. Meet on the grounds
for critiques. This weekly series continues through August.
REGISTER AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM−1PM
THU, JULY 26 GARDEN WALK—REVELING IN THE SUNSHINE
Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day
leads this walk, part of a series examining strategies that plants have
evolved to survive the hottest months of the year. Some plants thrive
in the sunniest areas of the garden. Investigate tricky adaptations that
keep plants perky as they bask in the hot sun. This walk repeats
Saturday, July 28. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
FRI, JULY 27 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM**************************************************************************
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