Sunday, September 17, 2023

Wave Hill Weekly Events: Oct 5 — Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples' Weekend

 

This week we have two special events happening at Wave Hill. First, on Thursday, Oct 5, we’ll remain open late for a site-specific, outdoor, dance performance celebrating the power of fungi. It's the culmination of a two-residency at Wave Hill for Dance Heginbotham. The company will be developing their playful You Look Like a Fun Guy work, and the free performance for the public on Oct 5 will show the work. Our free Shuttle Service to the #1 Train and Metro-North Riverdale station will be extended for the event that evening.

Then join us this weekend as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, October 7–9. In Glyndor Gallery, on Saturday, October 7, hear from exhibiting artists and a guest curator about art on view in the gallery, as they hold a conversation centered on envisioning our relationship to the land from an indigenous perspective. On Sunday, October 8, go on an indigenous themed birding walk. On both days, from 10AM to 1PM, make corn husk dolls at the Family Art Project and learn about the important role of corn in indigenous cultures. The gardens will be open on Monday Oct 9 as the event series continues, and a free guided garden walk will be offered in the afternoon. All programs are free with admission to the grounds.

Public Garden Highlights Walk   

Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 12–12:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guidecome back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 




Public Gallery Tour 

Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.  

 


Dance Heginbotham: You Look Like a Fun Guy 

Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 6–6:30PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required 

Following a two-week creative residency on the Wave Hill grounds, Dance Heginbotham shares a preview of You Look Like a Fun Guy, a site-specific, outdoor event celebrating the astonishing nature, behavior and psychedelic power of fungi  

 

Inspired by American composer John Cage’s interest in mycology and his methods of composing music, You Look Like a Fun Guy celebrates Cage’s rigorous and playful modus operandi, through movement, text, music and subtle modulation. Co-commissioned by The Ringling in Sarasota, FL as part of its Ecoperformance Commission. 

 

About Dance Heginbotham 

Acclaimed for its vibrant athleticism, humor, and theatricality, Dance Heginbotham, led by Artistic Director John Heginbotham has established itself as one of the most adventurous and exciting companies on the contemporary dance scene. Praised by The New York Times as having "a true theater artist's instinct for commanding his audience," Heginbotham is known for striking choreography that is perceptive, bright and witty. 

 

"Audiences have a chance to enter into Heginbotham’s entertaining universe, and they shouldn’t miss it. …His works seem to have personalities of their own. You want to know them.” - The New Yorker 

 

http://www.danceheginbotham.org/

 


 


Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls

Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Sun, Oct 8, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration is not required 

Join us in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. Explore corn's role in indigenous cultures and learn about its versatility as a food and art material. Tie, weave and shape dried husks to make your own figurine. At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome. 



Meet the Artists: Esteban Cabeza de Baca and Heidi Howard, in conversation with Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas

Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 2–3PM 

Free with and admission to the grounds

Registration is not required 

Join exhibiting artists Esteban Cabeza de Baca and Heidi Howard in conversation with Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas, Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Socrates Sculpture Park, who will discuss the works on view in the current exhibition Light from Water in Glyndor Gallery. Presented during Indigenous People’s Day weekend, the discussion will focus on an indigenous perspective to their work, addressing how we can live with the land and the natural world in an ecological, sustainable way.


“Meet the Artist” is an ongoing series of conversations between exhibiting artists and curators. The program provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors, the artist’s community and others to learn more about an artist’s creative process and the themes that shape their work.



 


Indigenous Peoples’ Day Birding 

Sun, Oct 8, 2023, 9:30–11AM 

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration required 

Join Bronx-based BIPOC birder Haley Scott from the Feminist Bird Club on a birding walk with an indigenous perspective. Hear about the effects of colonialism on bird populations and how common bird names evolved from the Algonquin language to reflect the language of European settlers. It’s peak fall migration, so expect to spot a wide variety of birds in the garden and skies above Wave Hill during this special walk and talk. Birders of all levels welcome. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Space is limited; adults only please. 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. If you have any questions about this program or have registration questions, please contact us information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided above.


Haley Scott is a BIPOC bird watcher and guide for Feminist Bird Club and NYC Audubon. She is from the Bronx, NY and is an enrolled member of the state-recognized Unkechaug Indian Nation. She has a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. It was there where she developed her passion for bird watching and environmental and outdoor education. As a college student, she spent a semester as a bird watching mentor; teaching elementary school students about native birds and local wildlife. After receiving her degree in Environmental Studies, she taught environmental education for K-5 students at a local non-profit youth development organization in The Bronx. Haley is passionate about protecting wildlife, environmental conservation, and promoting safe and accessible outdoor exploration opportunities for women, BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community. Through her work she hopes to further educate her community about local and large-scale environmental issues and influence appreciation for and re-connection with urban parks and wildlife.


 

Public Garden Highlights Walk   

Sun, Oct 8, 2023, 2–3PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration is not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guidecome back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 




Public Garden Highlights Walk   

Mon, Oct 9, 2023, 2–3PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration is not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guidecome back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 




HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 
Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  



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