A perennial favorite, Wings over Wave Hill coincides with Columbus Day, making for a spectacular long weekend. Experience the thrill of soaring in another way at the second performance in our 2017-2018 concert series, this time with a Bach program offered by harpist Bridget Kibbey with the string ensemble The Sebastianson Sunday afternoon. Or come Saturday afternoon when exhibiting artist Tamalyn Miller performs on her handmade, horsehair fiddle.
Sat, October 7 Family Art Project: Raptors in the Autumn Sky
Make your own movable, raptor puppet resembling the migrating hawks circling and gliding above the Hudson River. With winds in our favor, we’ll form a procession of raptor puppets in flight, leading up to an outdoor group soar. And don’t forget that Monday is Wings over Wave Hill Day! Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sat, October 7 Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide 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
Sat, October 7 Family Garden Walk
Visit favorite, family-friendly locations in the gardens on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Children ages six and older welcome with an adult. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON
Sat, October 7 Floriosophy, Frequency of Flowers, A Call & Response Performance by Tamalyn Miller
On select Saturdays, Call & Response artists present talks, readings, live music, performance art and workshops in and around Glyndor Gallery. Identifying flowers with historical significance to Wave Hill’s site, this Saturday Call & Response artistTamalyn Miller performs an original composition on her handmade horsehair fiddle, based on the colors and vibrational energy associated with seasonal plants. Inspired by floriography, the popular Victorian way of communicating through flower arrangements, Miller responds to traditional meanings of each plant in presenting her “musical bouquet.” Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
Sun, October 8 Fall Birding
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks. Wave Hill’s garden setting overlooking the Hudson River provides the perfect habitat for resident and migrating birds. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds. And don’t forget that Monday is Wings over Wave Hill Day!
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
Sun, October 8 Family Art Project: Raptors in the Autumn Sky
Make your own movable, raptor puppet resembling the migrating hawks circling and gliding above the Hudson River. With winds in our favor, we’ll form a procession of raptor puppets in flight, leading up to an outdoor group soar. And don’t forget that Monday is Wings over Wave Hill Day! Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sun, October 8 Family Nature Walk
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. No registration required. Children ages six and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON
Sun, October 8 Pre-Concert Tea
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Mark Twain Room prior to today’s concert in Armor Hall. The Café at Wave Hill pairs a classic menu with an assortment of green, black and herbal teas. This traditional tea service includes the four classic elements of savory, scones, sweets and tea. The menu, presented by Great Performances, includes an array of tea sandwiches, scones and bite-sized desserts. Afternoon Tea also includes a glass of sparkling wine. Afternoon Tea Service is $36. Wave Hill Members receive a 10% discount. Advanced registration is required online. Reservations until 5PM, Thursday, October 5.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON–2PM
Sun, October 8 Concert: Bridget Kibbey & The Sebastians
Sensational harpist Bridget Kibbey, declared “a marvel” by The New York Times, will join forces with members of The Sebastians, an ensemble known for “elegant string playing... immaculate in tuning and balance” (Early Music Today). J.S. Bach’s monumental Toccata & Fugue in D minor will be part of their inspired program that re-imagines masterpieces of this Baroque master, adapted by Kibbey for harp and early-instrument string quartet. Tickets for this concert are $28 plus admission to the grounds/$24 Wave Hill Member/$12 Children ages 8–18. Order tickets online atwavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. For additional information, please call 718.549.3200 x251.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
Sun, October 8 Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
Mon, October 9 In The Shop: 20% Off All Birding Books
In celebration of Wings over Wave Hill Day, enjoy a 20% discount on all birding titles in The Shop. Wings over Wave Hill Day event.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM–4PM
Mon, October 9 Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight
Watch hawks, falcons and owls sharpen their hunting skills during an exciting outdoor flight demonstration with master falconer Brian Bradley. Hear about the ancient sport of falconry and see live raptors from around the world. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. Admission on Wings over Wave Hill Day is $10 Adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 children 6–18. Admission is free to Members and children under six. Wings over Wave Hill Day event.
ON THE GROUNDS, 1PM
Mon, October 9 Columbus Day Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights on this holiday Monday. Free with admission to the grounds. Admission today, Wings over Wave Hill Day, is $10 Adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 children 6–18. Admission is free to Members and children under six.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
Tue, October 10 Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide 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, October 10 Gallery Tour
Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow leads a tour of the current exhibition in Glyndor Gallery. This fall, the entire gallery is given over to new site-responsive projects honoring the tenth anniversary of Wave Hill’s Sunroom Project Space. Call & Response showcases the work of 50 artists who have exhibited in this unique venue, in projects ranging from art objects created from natural materials gathered onsite, to sound pieces, outdoor installations and performance works. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 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–5:30PM, starting March 15. Closes 4:30PM, November 1–March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesday mornings until noon. 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 W. 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.
