FRI, AUGUST 17 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM
SAT, AUGUST 18 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. Short and long form classes
are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates
SAT, AUGUST 18 FAMILY ART PROJECT—ROLL OUT THE LANDSCAPE
Roll Out the Landscape/Haga una película de Wave Hill
Experience
and sketch some of the many delights of Wave Hill's landscape. Then
extend the landscape of your choice onto a paper scroll to make your own
mini nature movie. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until
noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, AUGUST 18 WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK
Discover
the fascinating history of the gardens, buildings and the people who
once called Wave Hill their home, with historian and Wave Hill Garden
Guide Deirdre LaPorte. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
SAT, AUGUST 18 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden.
Wave Hill’s Wild Garden serves as inspiration for new painting,
photography, animation, sculpture and installation, by artists Gary Carsley, Chris Doyle, Julie Evans, Isabella Kirkland, Janelle Lynch, Rebecca Morales, Erik Sanner and Anat Shiftan. In the Sunroom Project Space, Wave Hill’s Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Nova Jiang and Cameron Rowland
have each created installations. Jiang’s project combines art,
technology and garden design to create an interactive experience for
visitors; Rowland investigates the architecture and open space of
public housing projects in relation to Wave Hill. Free with admission
to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, AUGUST 19 HATHA YOGA
Release
stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga,
surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of
physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple,
strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji,
certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health
Foundation in Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in
NYC. Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing
and come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM
SUN, AUGUST 19 FAMILY ART PROJECT—ROLL OUT THE LANDSCAPE
Roll Out the Landscape/Haga una película de Wave Hill
Experience
and sketch some of the many delights of Wave Hill's landscape. Then
extend the landscape of your choice onto a paper scroll to make your own
mini nature movie. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, AUGUST 19 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, AUGUST 20
Closed to the public
TUE, AUGUST 21 STORIES IN THE GARDEN
Each
week, a “mystery reader” from Wave Hill’s staff shares a few of her or
his favorite stories with budding young naturalists. Sessions are held
outdoors only and are weather dependent. Ideal for ages 3 and up and their adult companions. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM
WED, AUGUST 22 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Try
an outdoor yoga class, join a guided garden walk or wander onto the
Great Lawn to enjoy a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians,
through the Bronx Council on the Arts. Bring your own folding chair and
enjoy the concert from the comfort of your own favorite seat. Gardens
open until 8:30PM. Glyndor Gallery, Perkins Visitor Center, The Shop at
Wave Hill and Food Service open until 8PM. Check www.wavehill.org/visit
for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from
Metro-North and the #1 subway. All events are free with admission to
the grounds with the exception of yoga.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒8:30PM
WED, AUGUST 22 SUNSET YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga on the tranquil lawns
at Wave Hill. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on
your posture, breath control and meditation. Sunset Wednesday sessions
are taught by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salome.
Participants should bring a mat if possible, dress in loosely fitting
clothing and come to class with their latest meal well digested. All
levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather
dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration onsite day-of.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒7:15PM
WED, AUGUST 22 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
us for a short guided walk through the evening gardens. Visit a
different garden every Sunset Wednesday through August. Free with
admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, AUGUST 22 BxINDIE MUSIC AT SUNSET—THE BODOMA GARIFUNA-CULTURAL BANDEnjoy
a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians, through a
collaboration with the Bronx Council on the Arts. New this year, you can
bring your own folding chair and enjoy the performance from the comfort
of your own favorite seat. WNYC Battle of the Bronx Bands winner BODOMA Garifuna-Cultural Band performs West African influenced percussion and song. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
THU, AUGUST 23 ARTISTS’ CIRCLE
Capture
the beauty of Wave Hill’s landscape in these drop-in, open-air studio
sessions. Wave Hill provides easels and boards, and you bring art-making
materials and paper or canvas. All levels welcome; new artists
encouraged! Facilitated group critique at the end of each session.
Weather dependent. Session fee: $10 Member/$18 Non-member. Registration
day-of at Perkins Visitor Center starting at 9:30AM. Meet on the grounds
for critiques. This weekly series continues through August.
REGISTER AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM−1PM
THU, AUGUST 23 IN THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER―PLANT GROOMING
Don’t fear the shears! Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day shares techniques for reviving your tired summer plants. Free with admission to the grounds.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER. 1–3PM
FRI, AUGUST 24 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM