With
the reopening of Wave Hill House this past weekend, we are all still
dazzled by this grande dame’s star power. What a glorious weekend! Sunset Wednesdays continue, as do Tai Chi and Yoga—now with the
addition of meditation—and curated tours of the gallery and the gardens.
And the Café! The space and the menu have expanded: What a treat!
FRI, JULY 26 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 onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
SAT, JULY 27 EARLY MORNING MEMBERS’ BIRDING
Just for members! Enjoy special access to the grounds on cool summer mornings before we open to the public. Naturalist Gabriel Willow leads this early-morning bird walk. Families welcome! Best for ages 10 and older. Severe weather cancels. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x232 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free, and admission to the grounds is free for Wave Hill Members.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 8AM
SAT, JULY 27 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PUT WAVE HILL IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
Put Wave Hill in the Palm of your Hand/Pon Wave Hill en la palma de la mano
Learn
how different cultures and religions use hands to express peace and
friendship. Sketch outdoors, then put your images in a hand collage to
create an inspired hanging. Free, and admission to the grounds is free
until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JULY 27 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, JULY 27 NO GALLERY TOUR
Gallery tours resume Tuesday, July 30.
SUN, JULY 28 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PUT WAVE HILL IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
Put Wave Hill in the Palm of your Hand/Pon Wave Hill en la palma de la mano
Learn
how different cultures and religions use hands to express peace and
friendship. Sketch outdoors, then put your images in a hand collage to
create an inspired hanging. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JULY 28 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, JULY 28 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 instructor and long-time meditator Lea Tenneriello. 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 IN WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, JULY 28 ARTIST TALKS
At this artist talk, gain insight into the creative practice of the artists exhibiting at Wave Hill as part of Bronx Calling: The Second AIM Biennial. Eight of the artists will discuss the work that they have on view. 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. Free
with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1:30PM
SUN, JULY 28 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 28 BIRDING AND TECHNOLOGY: AN INTRO TO CITIZEN SCIENCE
Even novice birders can participate in scientific research by observing and collecting data on local birds. Naturalist Gabriel Willow guides participants in recording bird sightings at Wave Hill and then submitting
their observations to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. iPhones or iPads not required but recommended. Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult. Space is limited. Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2–4PM
MON, JULY 29
Closed to the public.
TUE, JULY 30 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, JULY 30 GALLERY TOUR
Bronx Calling: The Second AIM Biennial features
cutting-edge work by 73 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 of the Arts, Wave Hill and 1285 Avenue of the
Americas Art Gallery. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all
day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JULY 31 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, JULY 31 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, JULY 31 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, JULY 31 SUNSET MUSIC: RAY MARTINEZ
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
performer, jazz musician and composer Ray Martinez, performs original, modern jazz and jazz fusion, mixing styles, rhythms and instrumentals. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7–8PM
FRI, AUGUST 2 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 July and 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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