Wave Hill Events January 10–January 17

 

  This week, we celebrate the return of concerts to Wave Hill House’s magnificent Armor Hall, after a two-year renovation of the house. Glyndor Gallery comes alive as well, as the 2014 Winter Workspace artists settle into their residency in the galleries. This week, by the way, begins the first of a number of free workshops that Winter Workspace artists will offer, wonderful opportunities for visitors to learn about the artists’ studio practices. Reservations are required for both the concerts and for Winter Workspace workshops—and space is limited.  Outdoors, there is plenty to inspire, from birding walks to a stroll with our dapper Charles Day, horticultural interpreter extraordinaire, who introduces us to some of the stately trees in our landscape that date back to Toscanini’s tenure here at Wave Hill in the 1940’s. The Family Art Project this week also resonates with Toscanini as we continue to pay homage to Wave Hill’s illustrious, historical residents. Hats off to all this creativity!

SAT, JANUARY 11    FAMILY ART PROJECT—KANDINSKY COLORS AND TOSCANINI SOUNDS

According to Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, “music is the ultimate teacher.” Together we’ll listen to the music of former Wave Hill resident and conductor Arturo Toscanini and explore the emotions, colors and even animals behind the music. Find your inner resonance with color, music and tempera paint. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Illustrious Residents event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, JANUARY 11    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 11    WINTER WORKSPACE WORKSHOP: PAPERMAKING FROM YOUR BACKYARD

Gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Aron Louis Cohen’s creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. The artist gives an introduction to making paper in your home from the plants around you. Then learn which plants are suitable for growing or gathering, how to process them and the basics of sheet forming. Each participant will take home their own handmade paper. Art materials are provided unless otherwise noted. 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

SUN, JANUARY 12    BIRDING WALK

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 flyway provides the perfect habitat for native and migrating birds. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM

SUN, JANUARY 12    FAMILY ART PROJECT—KANDINSKY COLORS AND TOSCANINI SOUNDS

According to Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, “music is the ultimate teacher.” Together we’ll listen to the music of former Wave Hill resident and conductor Arturo Toscanini and explore the emotions, colors and even animals behind the music. Find your inner resonance with color, music and tempera paint. Free with admission to the grounds. Illustrious Residents event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, JANUARY 12    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 12    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 12    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

SUN, JANUARY 12    CONCERT: SINFONIETTA OF RIVERDALE

Wave Hill’s concert series returns with signature, site-inspired programs that take advantage of Armor Hall, Wave Hill’s unique performance space, as well as the garden landscape. Wave Hill’s concert series returns with signature, site-inspired programs that take advantage of Armor Hall, Wave Hill’s unique performance space. In the opening performance of the season, the Sinfonietta of Riverdale, a string orchestra of 16 players performs in Armor Hall under the baton of maestro Mark Mandarano. The program is a tribute to Arturo Toscanini, an illustrious former Wave Hill resident. Hear works by Beethoven, Rossini and Toscanini’s arrangement of Verdi’s String Quartet in e minor for larger string ensemble.  The Verdi Quartet is also heard later this season, when the Enso String Quartet performs it as originally scored for two violins, viola and cello. Two hours with intermission.  Illustrious Residents event.

Special pricing for this concert: General tickets $45, $40 senior, $35 Wave Hill Member. Tickets on sale starting November 26, online, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.439.3200 x251. 

Two hours with intermission. Illustrious Residents event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM

MON, JANUARY 13

Closed to the public.

THU, JANUARY 16    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. This walk repeats January 18. Free with admission to the grounds. Illustrious Residents event.

MEET AT THE 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 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.

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/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

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/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.