FRI, JUNE 21 YOGA TOGETHER
Child
and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength,
increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class
taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss.
Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are
weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM
on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.
Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
SAT, JUNE 22 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PLAYFUL PETALS
Playful Petals/Pétalos juguetones
With
the amazing floral forms of spring as a starting point, let your
imagination blossom and give form through unique foam materials into a
mixed media sculptural flower. Free, and admission to the grounds is
free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JUNE 22 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, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School,
will introduce students to the internal martial arts and promote an
awareness of their health benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and
are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, JUNE 22 EXHIBITION OPENING: BRONX CALLING
Bronx Calling: The Second AIM Biennial
features cutting-edge work by 73 New York-area emerging artists who
participated in The Bronx Museum of the Arts’ Artist in the Marketplace
(AIM) program in the last two years. Organized by Gabriel de Guzman,
Wave Hill Curator of Visual Arts; Elizabeth M. Grady, guest curator; and
Lia Zaaloff, Bronx Museum Curator, the exhibition is presented
concurrently at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Wave Hill and 1285 Avenue
of the Americas Art Gallery. A diverse group of artists explores a
variety of contemporary issues through a wide range of media,
techniques, and approaches to art-making. The exhibition opens at The
Bronx Museum of the Arts on Sunday, June 23, and at 1285 Avenue of the
Americas Art Gallery on Monday, June 24. Free with admission to the
grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1‒4PM
SAT, JUNE 22 SUCCULENT CONTAINER DEMONSTRATION
Potted
succulents make dramatic, low-fuss focal points for a sunny garden or
terrace. Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer pairs
colorful succulents with quirky containers in this informative planting
demonstration. Demonstration is free; after the program, peruse The Shop
at Wave Hill to find your favorite succulent plants and planted
containers. Free with admission to the grounds.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, JUNE 23 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PLAYFUL PETALS
Playful Petals/Pétalos juguetones
With
the amazing floral forms of spring as a starting point, let your
imagination blossom and give form through unique foam materials into a
mixed media sculptural flower. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JUNE 23 HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and
meditation. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and
Therapeutic Yoga by The Yoga for Health Foundation in Bedfordshire,
England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. All levels welcome.
Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, JUNE 23 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 24
Closed to the public.
TUE, JUNE 25 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
TUE, JUNE 25 GALLERY TOUR
Bronx Calling: The Second AIM Biennial
features cutting-edge work by 73 New York-area emerging artists who
participated in The Bronx Museum of the Arts’ Artist in the Marketplace
(AIM) program in the last two years. Organized by Gabriel de Guzman,
Wave Hill Curator of Visual Arts; Elizabeth M. Grady, guest curator; and
Lia Zaaloff, Bronx Museum Curator, the exhibition is presented
concurrently at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Wave Hill and 1285 Avenue
of the Americas Art Gallery. Also on view in this tour, led by Wave
Hill’s Curatorial Fellow, is an installation in the Sunroom Project
Space, where Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao transform the space into an
artificial greenhouse. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JUNE 26 WAVE HILL MEMBERS’ PICNIC
For Wave Hill Members and accompanied guests!
Join
us for a glorious summer evening in our breathtaking gardens. Spread a
blanket and unpack your snacks, or purchase dinner at The Café. Head
over to The Shop for a midsummer sale and enjoy 15% off your purchase.
Onsite parking is free but space is very limited. Shuttles run all
evening between Wave Hill, the Metro-North Railroad station and the end
of the #1 subway line. Check www.wavehill.org for menu and shuttle details.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒8:30PM
THU, JUNE 27 EARLY MORNING MEMBERS’ GARDEN WALK
Just
for members! Enjoy special access to the grounds on cool summer
mornings before we open to the public. Horticultural Interpreter Charles
Day leads these early-morning garden walks. Severe weather cancels.
Although this event is free for Wave Hill Members, registration is
required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free, and admission to the grounds is free for Wave Hill Members.
MEET AT WAVE HILL FRONT GATE, 8AM
FRI, JUNE 28 YOGA TOGETHER
Child
and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength,
increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class
taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss.
Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are
weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM
on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.
Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
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—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon Tuesdays in June. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s 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 3o 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.
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