Wave Hill Events April 11–April 18

  Hello spring!  We usher in the new season with a special, Target Free weekend—Come admire the flowering gardens, embellished by wonderful, free programs that will inspire and delight. The opening of the spring exhibition, artwork inspired by our Conservatory and Alpine House, is a special bonus. The attached release tells that story well.

SAT, APRIL 12    FAMILY ART PROJECT: DRAWING ON NATURE
Use materials like sticks and wax to sketch nature in an innovative way. Visiting artist and current Glyndor Gallery exhibitor Linda Stillman demonstrates an easy staining technique to add touches of color to our sketches, using dirt and flowers. Watch all the pieces come together as we combine individual projects to make an outdoor, group installation. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Target Spring Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, APRIL 12    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, a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits. Sessions are held outdoors as weather permits. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Register online and, day of, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made.  Drops-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, APRIL 12    FAMILY WALK: SIGNS OF SPRING

Hunt for early blooming flowers, creepy crawly critters, snails, birds, and other garden creatures as they “spring” into action. Naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow reveals both lively and bashful residents of Wave Hill on a stroll through the gardens and woodlands. Ages six and older welcome with an adult.  Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Target Spring Weekend event.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1PM & 2PM

SAT, APRIL 12    SPRING EXHIBITIONS RECEPTION
Wave Hill's spring exhibition, Prickly, Tender and Steamy: Artists in the Hothouse, assembles artworks that were created during Wave Hill's Winter Workspace program over the last five years. During their residencies, Gabriela Albergaria, Carrie Beckmann, Susan Benarcik, Matthew Burcaw, Asuka Hishiki, Nick Lamia, Lina Puerta, Naomi Reis, Anne-Katrin Spiess, Linda Stillman, James Walsh and Marion Wilson closely examined, and were inspired by, the living collection in Wave Hill's Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory. Representing a wide variety of mediums, the works on view give visitors multiple ways to observe the plants in the Tropical, Palm, Cactus and Succulent Houses. In the Sunroom Project Space, Brandon Neubauer's installation incorporates video projection, photographs and recorded sounds to create a portrait of the Wave Hill site that engages time, optical phenomena, topography and found objects. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Target Spring Weekend event.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1‒4PM

SUN, APRIL 13    SPRING BIRDING

Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these captivating walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it an appealing destination for a wide variety of birds. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. (NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549,3200 x251.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM

SUN, APRIL 13    FAMILY ART PROJECT: DRAWING ON NATURE
Use materials like sticks and wax to sketch nature in an innovative way. Visiting artist and current Glyndor Gallery exhibitor Linda Stillman demonstrates an easy staining technique to add touches of color to our sketches, using dirt and flowers. Watch all the pieces come together as we combine individual projects to make an outdoor, group installation. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Target Spring Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, APRIL 13   HATHA YOGA

Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. Ms. Dewji is certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are held indoors until May. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Register online and, day of, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made.  Drops-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, APRIL 13    MEDITATION

This spring, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. All levels welcome. Sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Register online and, day of, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM

SUN, APRIL 13    COLLECTIVE ART PROJECT

Celebrate the excitement of bursting buds and blossoms with exhibiting artist Nick Lamia who leads visitors of all ages in mono-printing from observation. Set out from Wave Hill House to explore the Shade Border and the Flower Garden. Spot the first signs of spring and draw them on a piece of Plexiglas. Return to Armor Hall to fill in the composition and print on paper. Images will be photographed and put up on the web. Ages six and older with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. Target Spring Weekend Event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1–4PM

SUN, APRIL 13   GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

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

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

MON, APRIL 14

Closed to the public.

TUE, APRIL 15    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

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

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

TUE, APRIL 15    SPRING VACATION WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOP: PLASTER HAND CASTING

Spend an afternoon with artist Mariana Swick, and explore the many meanings of “hands-on.” Using a basic mold-making technique and quick-setting materials, make highly detailed, colorful and expressive plaster hand-casts. Adding natural and recycled materials, festoon your plaster cast with rings, bracelets and other bling. Programs are geared to children between the ages of five and 10 with a parent or caregiver. Space is limited. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member per session includes one child and one adult. Additional child or adult $10. Workshops continue Wednesday and Thursday, April 16 and 17.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1:30–3PM

TUE, APRIL 15    GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial assistant for a tour of Wave Hill's spring exhibition, Prickly, Tender and Steamy: Artists in the Hothouse, which assembles artworks that were created during Wave Hill's Winter Workspace program over the last five years. During their residencies, Gabriela Albergaria, Carrie Beckmann, Susan Benarcik, Matthew Burcaw, Asuka Hishiki, Nick Lamia, Lina Puerta, Naomi Reis, Anne-Katrin Spiess, Linda Stillman, James Walsh and Marion Wilson closely examined, and were inspired by, the living collection in Wave Hill's Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory. Representing a wide variety of mediums, the works on view give visitors multiple ways to observe the plants in the Tropical, Palm, Cactus and Succulent Houses. In the Sunroom Project Space, Brandon Neubauer's installation incorporates video projection, photographs and recorded sounds to create a portrait of the Wave Hill site that engages time, optical phenomena, topography and found objects. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

WED, APRIL 16    SPRING VACATION WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOP: WALL CLOCKS

Spend an afternoon with artist Mariana Swick, and explore the many meanings of “hands-on.” Design a large clock face using drawing, painting and collage materials. Use natural materials and dried, colorful leaves to create personalized hour and minute hands. We provide the mechanism that transforms your work of art into a working clock. Programs are geared to children between the ages of five and 10 with a parent or caregiver. Space is limited. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member per session includes one child and one adult. Additional child or adult $10. Workshops conclude  Thursday, April 17.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1:30–3PM

THU, APRIL 17    SPRING VACATION WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOP: MARBLE PAPER RESIST

Spend an afternoon  with artist Mariana Swick, and explore the many meanings of “hands-on.” The technique of “resist” can create beautiful shapes, swirls and areas of interest. Create a resist area by lightly tracing your hand in pencil on a heavyweight piece of paper, and then fill in the tracing with clear wax crayon. Use sticks and other natural materials to effect simple marbling techniques that resist the wax, creating a rich patterning to showcase your hand.  Programs are geared to children between the ages of five and 10 with a parent or caregiver. Space is limited. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member per session includes one child and one adult. Additional child or adult $10.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1:30–3PM

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 Tuesdays in April. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Programs 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.