Our fabulous Sunset Wednesdays summer concert tradition is back with four exciting performances Wednesday evenings in July. Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening on our Great Lawn as the sun sets over the Hudson.
And we’ve got more great evening events happening this week with the Friday Evening Bat Walk and Talk with Gotham Bat Conservancy. And our summer wellness programming continues with a Sunday afternoon with an afternoon Meditation and Sun Print workshop melding mindfulness and creative practices.
The color green has many faces, like a 100-sided die. We will talk about green, the textures of lovely shade plants and some combinations favored by the gardeners of Wave Hill. Many of our foliage plants are shade-loving so we will be sticking to shaded garden areas whenever possible. The Plantwise Walk series is led by Jess Brey, Wave Hill’s Senior Horticultural Interpreter. Rain date: Wed, July 17. Severe weather cancels.
With a "heart as big as her remarkable voice" (Jazz Police), Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis opens Wave Hill’s 2024 Sunset Wednesdays outdoor concert season. Zuraitis has captivated audiences worldwide with her “soaring vocals... intimate familiarity... intonation and dreamy clarity.” (Chris Struck, Cabaret Scenes Magazine). The New York-based jazz singer, songwriter and pianist recently sold out Dizzy's Club in her Jazz at Lincoln Center bandleader debut. And her sixth and most recent album, How Love Begins, won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal, Zuraitis has established herself as a staple on the New York jazz scene, headlining such venues as Birdland, Blue Note, the Carlyle, 54 Below and more. An ardent environmentalist, her album release coincided with a self-produced day-long fundraiser for Save the Sound at Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport, CT.
Capture the vibrant colors and unforgettable vistas of Wave Hill’s summer landscapes in soft pastels, guided by demos and instruction with Wennie Huang, Signature Member and School of Pastel faculty at the Pastel Society of America. Lessons will be conducted outdoors, weather permitting, with a focus on composition, establishing values, choosing and applying color, mark-making, and working on a variety of surfaces in soft pastels. This workshop is open to all levels of experience. A basic supply list will be provided to participants before the workshop.
Drop in for 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.
With a mix of forest and open space and a location along the Hudson River, Wave Hill supports a habitat that is ideal for native bats. During this special after-hours program, bat conservationists from Gotham Bat Conservancy share their passion for and knowledge of bats and reveal the surprising roles that they serve in our local ecosystem. You’ll go home with a greater appreciation for bats and the opportunity to contribute to urban bat conservation! Rain date: July 19.
Unravel the secrets of these limbless creatures as you learn about their colorful patterns, remarkable abilities and which ones can be spotted at Wave Hill. Channel your new knowledge to make your own snake sculpture from recycled materials.
Drop in for 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.
Naturalist and Audubon guide Gabriel Willow leads birders through the gardens and woodlands to seek out summer birds. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. 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.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.
Join artist and wellness instructor Sara Hart for a summer afternoon in the garden combining art, nature and wellness. Connect to the garden through guided and seated walking meditations along our shady pathways and quiet nooks as you slow down and discover the beauty of nature around you. Then practice the technique of sun printing as you create beautiful and unique prints of natural materials on paper using the energy of the summer sun. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and mindfulness practices. All are welcome! No art or meditation experience required. Moves indoors in case of rain.
Praised by NPR for their "upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine takes traditional music in exhilarating directions, exploring a sound they call Americana funk. As the band’s bassist Chris Sartori describes their 2020 sophomore album Right Now, "We’re rooted in bluegrass, continually inspired by explorers like Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, and Sierra Hull. Right Now takes this heritage into a new dimension. Our bluegrass is jazzy, our indie folk is poppy, our grooves are funky." Boston-based Twisted Pine’s sound pulses with fearless improvisation and intricate arrangements.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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