Hurray for hump day—especially on a summer evening at Wave Hill! Wednesdays from July 2 through August 13, enjoy outdoor music—Caracumbe
kicks off the season—yoga, guided garden walks, a stroll through Glyndor Gallery to see Gregory Crewdson’s
Fireflies series of photographs. Order supper from The Café at
Wave Hill to make it a thoroughly satisfying outing. Oh, and take note
of two family programs that start up in July: Mommy and Baby Yoga Wednesday mornings, and story time in the gardens
on Thursday afternoons. Hello, summer!
P.S. We’re open Friday, July 4th!
SAT, JUNE 28 FAMILY ART PROJECT: MY GREEN HEAVEN
Roll down fragrant, emerald hillsides. Marvel at the many tones of green visible in the many surrounding species of plants and trees. Explore a world of verdant hues in natural materials, paint and collage. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Roll down fragrant, emerald hillsides. Marvel at the many tones of green visible in the many surrounding species of plants and trees. Explore a world of verdant hues in natural materials, paint and collage. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JUNE 28 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; indoors in
inclement weather. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member.
Advance registration receives a $2 discount. 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. Drop-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits.
Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program
registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, JUNE 28 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of three current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Gregory Crewdson’s Fireflies series is being shown for the first time in its entirety. Crewdson’s photographs capture the fleeting light of these nocturnal creatures. Experience the natural landscape from the comfort of a domestic interior in Marek and Kristyna Milde’s Sunroom Project, an installation of planters shaped as couches and chairs. In the Sun Porch space, listen to With Hidden Noise, a traveling exhibition featuring evocative sounds, some recognizable from traditional instruments and field recordings, and others masked through electronic processes. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of three current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Gregory Crewdson’s Fireflies series is being shown for the first time in its entirety. Crewdson’s photographs capture the fleeting light of these nocturnal creatures. Experience the natural landscape from the comfort of a domestic interior in Marek and Kristyna Milde’s Sunroom Project, an installation of planters shaped as couches and chairs. In the Sun Porch space, listen to With Hidden Noise, a traveling exhibition featuring evocative sounds, some recognizable from traditional instruments and field recordings, and others masked through electronic processes. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, JUNE 29 FAMILY ART PROJECT: MY GREEN HEAVEN
Roll down fragrant, emerald hillsides. Marvel at the many tones of green visible in the many surrounding species of plants and trees. Explore a world of verdant hues in natural materials, paint and collage. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Roll down fragrant, emerald hillsides. Marvel at the many tones of green visible in the many surrounding species of plants and trees. Explore a world of verdant hues in natural materials, paint and collage. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JUNE 29 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
outdoors, indoors in inclement weather. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill
Member. Advance registration receives a $2 discount. 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. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space
permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed
program registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, JUNE 29 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.
Advance registration receives a $2 discount. 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. Drop-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits.
Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program
registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, JUNE 29 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, JUNE 30
Closed to the public
TUE, JULY 1 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of three current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Gregory Crewdson’s Fireflies series is being shown for the first time in its entirety. Crewdson’s photographs capture the fleeting light of these nocturnal creatures. Experience the natural landscape from the comfort of a domestic interior in Marek and Kristyna Milde’s Sunroom Project, an installation of planters shaped as couches and chairs. In the Sun Porch space, listen to With Hidden Noise, a traveling exhibition featuring evocative sounds, some recognizable from traditional instruments and field recordings, and others masked through electronic processes. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of three current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Gregory Crewdson’s Fireflies series is being shown for the first time in its entirety. Crewdson’s photographs capture the fleeting light of these nocturnal creatures. Experience the natural landscape from the comfort of a domestic interior in Marek and Kristyna Milde’s Sunroom Project, an installation of planters shaped as couches and chairs. In the Sun Porch space, listen to With Hidden Noise, a traveling exhibition featuring evocative sounds, some recognizable from traditional instruments and field recordings, and others masked through electronic processes. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JULY 2 MOMMY AND BABY YOGA
Designed
for mothers, fathers or caregivers and babies eight weeks old to
crawling, this yoga class brings families together for a
gentle exercise session in a beautiful garden setting. Stretch, breathe
and bond with your child while meeting other parents Led by certified
instructors from
Yoga for Bliss. Mats provided. $25/$15 Wave Hill member. Advance registration online at
www.wavehill.org receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Tuesday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins accommodated as
space allows. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11AM
WED, JULY 2 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Experience
summer at its best—an expansive landscape of rolling lawns and gorgeous
formal gardens, fresh river breezes, plein-air
performances by local musicians, yoga, guided walks and cutting-edge
art in Glyndor Gallery. Order dinner from Wave Hill exclusive caterer
Great Performances, and you have the makings of a superb summer evening.
Gardens open until 8:30PM. Wave Hill House,
Perkins Visitor Center, Glyndor Gallery, The Café and The Shop at Wave Hill open until 7:30PM. Check
www.wavehill.org/visit for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from Metro-North and the #1 subway.
$2 additional admission starting at 4PM on Sunset Wednesdays; no guest passes or reciprocal admission accepted.
ON THE GROUNDS, TILL 8:30PM
WED, JULY 2 SUNSET HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life with a blissful yoga class! Reduce your stress
levels and increase energy by working with your body and
breath. This sunset session is led by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salomone. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors, indoors in inclement weather. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 4PM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $25/$15
Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online at
www.wavehill.org receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Tuesday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. A limited number of mats
are available onsite, please bring
your own mat. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits.
Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program
registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6–7:30PM
WED, JULY 2 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a mini tour of one of Wave Hill’s
magnificent gardens. Tours vary by week―come back on another evening
for a glimpse of a different garden area! Free with admission to the
grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, JULY 2 SUNSET MUSIC: GRUPO AFRO-PERUANO CARACUMBE
A high point of each Sunset Wednesday includes a live performance on the grassy expanse of the Great Lawn, overlooking the majestic
Palisades. Caracumbe is an Afro-Peruvian ensemble, an
extraordinary assemblage of professional dancers and musicians, many
former members of the famed Peru Negro Ballet. Directed by master
percussionist
Marcos Napa, the group exemplifies a compelling artistic
tradition with its rich blend of traditional music and dance. For Sunset
Wednesdays, the ensemble of six is singer, guitar player, two
percussionists—on cajon and congas—and two dancers. Dances
often performed include the festejo, lando and zamacueca. Free with
admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7–8PM
THU, JULY 3 STORIES IN THE GARDEN: SHADY SPOTS IN THE TREE TOPS
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories––classics and more––will come to life through interactive readings, sing-alongs and puppets. Programs are held outdoors in good weather; in inclement weather we will meet in Wave Hill House. There are giants in these hills –– leafy giants with bark and roots. This week, sit awhile in the spreading shade of one of Wave Hill’s beautiful trees and discover tales of these gentle giants. Our books this week are A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry, We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow and Have You Seen Trees? By Joanne Oppenheim. Ideal for children ages 3 to 6 with their adult companions. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 2PM
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories––classics and more––will come to life through interactive readings, sing-alongs and puppets. Programs are held outdoors in good weather; in inclement weather we will meet in Wave Hill House. There are giants in these hills –– leafy giants with bark and roots. This week, sit awhile in the spreading shade of one of Wave Hill’s beautiful trees and discover tales of these gentle giants. Our books this week are A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry, We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow and Have You Seen Trees? By Joanne Oppenheim. Ideal for children ages 3 to 6 with their adult companions. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 2PM
FRI, JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Wave Hill is open.
Wave Hill is open.
FRI, JULY 4 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights this special holiday Friday. Free with admission to the grounds.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights this special holiday Friday. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
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 until noon on Tuesdays in June and all day on Tuesdays in July. 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/
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 30 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 242nd 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.
