A
walk keyed to former, illustrious Wave Hill resident Arturo Toscanini…a
rescheduled cooking demonstration…a Family Art Project inspired by Dr.
King…the first of our three 2014 Horticultural Lectures…our second
Winter Workspace workshop, all balanced by sessions of medication tai
chi and yoga: This week demonstrates as well as any how vibrant a season
winter is at Wave Hill.
SAT, JANUARY 18 FAMILY ART PROJECT—MAPPING FREEDOM
As
was the practice during the era of the Underground Railroad, draw a
secret map of the places you want to go. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther
King—and with a nod toward traditional African American quilts—we’ll
transfer the maps to muslin and decorate them with cloth, yarn and felt
to embellish your own personal dream of freedom. Free, and admission to
the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JANUARY 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. 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.
Winter sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/Wave Hill Member $15.
Registration opens online and onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
(Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes
at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, JANUARY 18 WINTER WORKSPACE WORKSHOP: COLLAGE—COLOR IN THE GARDEN
Gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Cheryl Molnar’s
creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of
inspiration. The artist demonstrates how collage can be used to discover
the basic principles of color. Then, using found images of plants,
flowers, stone and wood, create color combinations for the garden while
making mixed-media collages. Art materials are provided, but you may
bring their own magazine clippings. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1–4PM
SAT, JANUARY 18 GARDEN WALK: TOSCANINI’S TREES
When
Arturo Toscanini resided at Wave Hill House in the 1940’s, he would
have enjoyed a landscape that included many of the trees that define the
garden today. Bundle up for a brisk winter walk with Horticultural
Interpreter Charles Day to see some favorite trees from Toscanini’s tenure here. Free with admission to the grounds. Illustrious Residents event.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, JANUARY 19 FAMILY ART PROJECT—MAPPING FREEDOM
As
was the practice during the era of the Underground Railroad, draw a
secret map of the places you want to go. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther
King—and with a nod toward traditional African American quilts—we’ll
transfer the maps to muslin and decorate them with cloth, yarn and felt
to embellish your own personal dream of freedom. Free with admission to
the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JANUARY 19 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. Winter sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/Wave
Hill Member $15. Registration opens online and onsite at the Perkins
Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online
registration closes at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, JANUARY 19 MEDITATION
This
fall, 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. Winter sessions are held indoors.
Session fee: $25/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens online and
onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by
telephone.) Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, JANUARY 19 COOKING DEMO: CULINARY CONIFERS
The
versatile conifers (pines, spruces, junipers and their kin) enhance our
winter landscape and provide flavorful accents for seasonal dishes.
With the Conifer Slope as a backdrop, Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and a chef from Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances
reveal the origin and history of some of our edible conifers. Sample
delicious coniferous recipes featuring juniper berries and pine nuts.
Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
Free with admission to the grounds.
SUN, JANUARY 19 GARDEN & CONSERVATORY 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, JANUARY 20
Closed to the public.
WED, JANUARY 22 HORTICULTURAL LECTURE #1—LOUIS BAUER: GREENWOOD GARDENS:
THE TRANSFORMATION OF A COUNTRY HOUSE INTO A PUBLIC PLACE FOR HORTICULTURE
This
ongoing series is hosted by Wave Hill’s Friends of Horticulture
Committee and is devoted to landscape design and the meaning of our
interactions with plants and the natural world, The opening lecture this
season is provided by Louis Bauer, Director of Horticulture at
Greenwood Gardens. It’s easy to see coincidences between Wave Hill and
Greenwood Gardens, both 28 acres and both former estates with dramatic
views, though Greenwood looks out on New Jersey’s South Mountain
Reservation. Unlike Wave Hill, Greenwood Gardens has been open for less
than a year. The parallels provide a base for Bauer, trained as an
architect and a devoted community gardener, to explore the ways a garden
can be saved, nurtured and reinvented to inspire a new generation. The
second in this series takes place February 19.
Series: $60/48 Wave Hill Member, Student. Individual lectures:$25/$20
Wave Hill Member, Student. Reservations recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x216.
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN, 170 EAST 70TH STREET, MANHATTAN, 6PM
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 all day on Tuesdays in January. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
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 242
nd
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/.
