Wave Hill Events August 31–September 7

September 1 marks the opening of Wave Hill’s group exhibition this fall, and inaugurates our grand, autumnal embrace of the Palisades, the ancient, rocky cliffs that define so boldly our perspective over the Hudson River. Offsite excursions and hikes, special history walks, a lecture and a new multi-media workshop series begin to unfold from early September on. Join us, in the gardens and in the Gallery, to salute the new season!

By the way, the new group show that opens in Glyndor Gallery September 1, Foregrounding the Palisades, features sculptural installations by three artists, including Isidro Blasco, whose study for the show is shown on he attached. At the same time, the work of two emerging artists—one of them Yeon Ji Yoo, whose work is also shown on the attached—opens in the Sunroom Project Space.

FRI, AUGUST 31   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, SEPTEMBER 1   FAMILY ART PROJECT—FREDERIC’S VISTA

Frederic’s Vista/La perspectiva del famoso Federic

Following the inspiration of the famous Hudson River Valley painter Frederic Church, visit the great outdoors to sketch your favorite Wave Hill vista. Then, using watercolors and brushes, transform your sketch into a painting to remind you of fresh-air views. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 1    NO TAI CHI CHUAN

Tai Chi resumes September 8.

SAT, SEPTEMBER 1    MEET THE ARTISTS: CRYSTAL Z. CAMPBELL & YEON JI YOO

Fall Sunroom Project Space artist Crystal Z. Campbell’s installation rethinks the utility, politics and economy of the public garden, using modified archival forms, sound, image and sculptured ephemera. On the Sun Porch, Yeon Ji Yoo creates an imaginary, woodland environment composed of translucent trees, flora, dying fauna and diabolical roots, exploring the aftermath of human interference in natural surroundings. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1:30PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 2    NO HATHA YOGA

Hatha Yoga resumes September 9.

SUN, SEPTEMBER 2   FAMILY ART PROJECT—FREDERIC’S VISTA

Frederic’s Vista/La perspectiva del famoso Federic

Following the inspiration of the famous Hudson River Valley painter Frederic Church, visit the great outdoors to sketch your favorite Wave Hill vista. Then, using watercolors and brushes, transform your sketch into a painting to remind you of fresh- air views. Free with admission to the grounds.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 2    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, SEPTEMBER 3    LABOR DAY—WAVE HILL IS OPEN

Wave Hill is open

9AM‒5:30PM

MON, SEPTEMBER 3    HOLIDAY GARDEN WALK

Join us for an hour-long walk through the early fall gardens. Free with admission to the grounds.

MEET THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

TUE, SEPTEMBER 4    ART WORKSHOP—PASTEL PAINTING: LATE BLOOMERS IN EARLY AUTUMN

Session 1

Capture the shifting color and light of fall blooming plants and the autumn landscape with soft pastels, a favorite, portable color medium of plein air artists. Through demonstrations and individual guidance, artist Wennie Huang encourages participants to translate their observations of the changing landscape using this versatile and expressive medium. Workshops will be conducted outside, weather-permitting. All skill levels welcome. Series fee: $90 Member/$105 Non-member. Continues Tuesdays, September 11 and 18. ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

TUE, SEPTEMBER 4  GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

TUE, SEPTEMBER 4    GALLERY TOUR

Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades, sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history.  In the Sunroom, Crystal Z. Campbell and Yeon Ji Yoo fill the space with site-specific works inspired by local social and natural history. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

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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 until noon September 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/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

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 242^nd 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.