Wave Hill Weekly Events (Sep 10 – Sep 17) | Transport Yourself: Concerts, Crafts, & Floral Sights

 

Royalty has arrived at Wave Hill! A cluster of princess flowers stands tall in the center of the Flower garden, displaying a scene of a velvety purple dream. This flora adorns itself with leathery, silver leaves and thin hairs that glisten and reflect the light. Make your way through the paths to notice the delicate, yet stunning details and the ways it attracts pollinators of the garden and admirers alike.

Concert: On Toscanini

Sun, Sep 13, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Free with admission to the grounds    

Registration not required.

Join us for a performance by soprano Katherine Whyte and pianist Djordje Stevan Nesic, featuring arias from operas that Toscanini is known to have conducted, including those by Verdi, Puccini and other renowned composers.

Gardeners' Party Honoring Our American Elm

Thu, Sep 24, 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Ticket levels vary.

Meet and mingle with Wave Hill's gardeners, our John Nally interns, and other distinguished colleagues in the horticulture community for an evening celebration of the art of gardening!

Nature & Wellness

Fall Birding

Sun, Sep 13, 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Free with admission to the grounds    

Registration not required.

Fall is peak migration time along the Hudson River, and we have a front seat! Join naturalist, Gabriel Willow as you explore Wave Hill’s gardens, woodlands, and the skies overhead to look for resident and migrating birds. Advance registration is encouraged online or by calling 718.549.3200 x 251. Day of registration is based on availability and not guaranteed.

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Sep 13, 1:00PM – 1:30PM

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; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.

Art

Concert: On Toscanini

Sun, Sep 13, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Free with admission to the grounds    

Registration not required.

Join us for a performance by soprano Katherine Whyte and pianist Djordje Stevan Nesic, presented in conjunction with the Glyndor Gallery exhibition Angel Nevarez & Valerie Tevere: As far as the ear can hear. Whyte and Nesic’s recital for soprano with piano accompaniment features arias from operas that Toscanini is known to have conducted, including those by Verdi, Puccini and other renowned composers.

Public Gallery Tour

Thu, Sep 10, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. 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.

Family

Family Art Project: Leafy Mobiles

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Sun, Sep 13, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

Let’s make mobiles inspired by the colorful autumn leaves falling all around Wave Hill. We’ll craft our own leaves from paper and use them to create a hanging display that lets us enjoy the beauty of the season at home.

Special Events

Afternoon Tea

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Tue, Sep 13, 11:00AM – 2:00PM  

7-day Advanced Registration required

Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection every Tuesday and Thursday with seatings at 11AM or 2PM. Served on the Kate French Terrace or in our quaint Tea Room at historic Wave Hill House, Afternoon Teas are provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances whose menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired from their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm.

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

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