Sunday, June 16, 2024

Wave Hill Weekly Events June 23 – July 11 | Summer Concerts Begin

 

Summer is here and that means that there’s not only the amazing scent of summer blooms in the air, but music too! The Sinfonietta of Riverdale is returning to Armor Hall for a Sunday afternoon concert. Then on Thursday, we’ll host a free sunset performance on the lawn by renowned drag artist Jasmine Rice LaBeija as part of our partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide. Currently all rain-or-shine tickets are reserved; but if the weather is wonderful as it was last year, there is always room for more to come enjoy the show and picnicking on the Great Lawn.  

Our summer concert Sunset Wednesday series returns this July with an exciting line-up:  

Concert: Sinfonietta of Riverdale 
$30 Adult/$16 Student with ID/$14 Child (8-18), including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10% 
Tickets required 

The Sinfonietta of Riverdale returns to Wave Hill’s Armor Hall for a special program of music by world-renowned composers. Since its founding in 2008 by Artistic Director and Conductor Mark Mandarano, the Sinfonietta of Riverdale has become known as a distinctive ensemble large enough to perform chamber symphonies, while its intimate scale allows each of its world-class musicians to shine as featured soloists. With a repertoire that extends from Bach to the present day, its reputation for fine musicianship and stimulating programming has been deemed “Off-the-hook fabulous” by Time Out New York, and as offering “Some Big Music for Little Riverdale” by The New York Daily News.  

Stories in the Garden
Free with admission to the grounds  
Registration not required 

 Join Wave Hill and Literacy in Community Educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities. For rain or other extreme weather, meet in Gund Theater in Wave Hill House. Ideal for children ages three to six with an adult. 

Members Only: Walk for the Senses 
Free for Members Only 
Registration recommended 

Explore your senses using the garden as inspiration. Join us for an interactive walk through the garden with Wave Hill educators where you will discover new sights, sounds, smells and textures as you expand your awareness of the world around you.  

Public Gallery Tour 
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 
Registration not required 

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.   

Carnegie Hall Citywide Concert: Jasmine Rice LaBeija 
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 
Registration not required 

“Drag is a grand opera” according to renowned drag artist Jasmine Rice LaBeija—and she should know. A Juilliard-trained tenor with a commanding voice and razor-sharp wit, LaBeija has sold out performances at the Guggenheim Museum’s Works & Process series, Lincoln Center, and queer clubs around the world. In addition to being the International Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija—recently shouted out in Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul (Queens Remix)”—she has also been a host of Dragged and was the face of New York City’s 2020 Pride celebrations. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of New York’s great entertainers in this free presentation in partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.    

Family Art Project: Rainbow Passage
Free with admission to the grounds  
Registration not required 

Let’s explore the colors of the rainbow. We'll use transparent materials to create bright window hangings that will unveil the incredible world of light. 

At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome. We will be celebrating Pride Month by reading of the book, Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. 

Public Gallery Tour 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

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.   

Yoga in the Garden
$25; including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%
Registration encouraged

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. All levels welcome.  

Garden Highlights Walk 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration 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 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.   

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 
Shuttle Service is Back! Free from Subway and Metro-North, Thursday–Sunday 

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

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