FRI, AUGUST 24 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, AUGUST 25 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, AUGUST 25 FAMILY ART PROJECT—FISHY FUN
Fishy Fun/Peces divertidos
The
focus is on friends with fins, especially those popular goldfish
swimming in Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden. Using colorful paper bags,
create fantastical, 3D fish that can swim through the air and flutter
home with you. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, AUGUST 26 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, AUGUST 26 FAMILY ART PROJECT— FISHY FUN
Fishy Fun/Peces divertidos
The
focus is on friends with fins, especially those popular goldfish
swimming in Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden. Using colorful paper bags,
create fantastical, 3D fish that can swim through the air and flutter
home with you. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, AUGUST 26 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 27
Closed to the public
TUE, AUGUST 28 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
WED, AUGUST 29 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, AUGUST 29 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, AUGUST 29 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join us for a guided walk through the evening gardens. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, AUGUST 29 BxINDIE MUSIC AT SUNSET—JACQUELINE FLOWERS QUNITET PERFORMS R & BEnjoy
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 Jacqueline Flowers Quintet offers an evening of R & B. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
THU, AUGUST 30 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.
FRI, AUGUST 24 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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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—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day on August Tuesdays. 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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