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Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

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Celebrate Summer Sunset Wednesdays at Wave Hill

Sunset Wednesdays begin tomorrow at Wave Hill!Celebrate Summer Sunset Wednesdays at Wave Hill Free Concerts on the Great Lawn, July 1–August 5 Bronx, NY, June 15, 2015— Close on the heels of Night Lights at Wave Hill, which offered visitors the opportunity to visit the gardens on spring evenings, this public garden and cultural center invites visitors to continue the evening experience on Sunset Wednesdays this summer. There’s no better way to celebrate the sweetness of a summer evening than to rendezvous here with friends after work. And what a naturally inspired setting for a date!

Wave Hill Welcomes the Genre-Defying Bohemian Trio to Historic Armor Hall

Sunday, January 25, 2015On January 25, Wave Hill comes alive with a dynamic performance by the Bohemian Trio. The ensemble, composed of acclaimed musicians Yosvany Terry (saxophone and chékere), Yves Dharamraj (cello) and Orlando Alonso (piano), combines melodies from Europe and South America with the rhythms of the African Diaspora, creating an adventurous, contemporary sound. At Wave Hill, the Trio presents a diverse program of Afro-Cuban, tango and jazz works, including an arrangement of a movement from Ravel’s Piano Trio in a. Come early to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens

Acclaimed Pianists Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank Return to Wave Hill

Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Historic Armor HallHailed by The New York Times as a “tour-de-force… with such sensitivity and grace,” acclaimed pianists Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank return to Armor Hall to share the wonder of the holidays. Ms. Lee, celebrated by The Times for “a lively imagination and a firm sense of style,” and Mr. Dank, credited with a “muscular and virtuosic performance,” offer an elegant, festive program showcasing their immense talent and artistry—both as a duo and as individual performers. At Wave Hill, the pianists’ dazzling program opens and closes with four-hand

Wave Hill Welcomes the Canal Street String Band to Historic Armor Hall

Sunday, November 23, 2014, 2PMOn Sunday, November 23, Armor Hall springs to life with a rollicking performance by the Canal Street String Band. The trio, comprised of musicians Phil Banaszak, Dave Ruch and Jim Whitford, puts a brand-new shine on some seriously fun, traditional American music with its captivating vocals and innumerable stringed instruments—and even a pair of cow bones! Lauded by The Buffalo News for its “masterful playing,” the group performs a mix of lively tunes, ranging from sea shanties and cowboy songs to mountain music and western swing. The delightfully eclectic

Wave Hill’s Concert Season Opens with Acclaimed Horszowski Trio

Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Historic Armor HallOn Sunday, October 26, Wave Hill opens its 2014‒2015 concert season with a masterful performance by the widely-acclaimed Horszowski Trio. The trio, composed of violinist Jesse Mills, cellist Raman Ramakrishnan and pianist Rieko Aizawa, takes its inspiration and name from Mieczyslaw Horszowski, a legendary pianist celebrated for his musicianship, integrity and humanity.   Hailed by The New Yorker as “destined for great things,” the three virtuosic musicians play with an exhilarating, expressive freedom reflective of the deep trust—both

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Family-Friendly Festivities at Wave Hill!

As the leaves disappear and sparkling snow coats the ground, bring your little ones to Wave Hill for festive holiday activities inspired by the beauty of nature in winter. Throughout the month of December, tote your creative kiddos along to four special holiday-themed Family Art Projects. The month kicks off with Season’s Greetings —inspired by the changing seasons, you’ll draw your own cold-weather tales in a variety of surprise, pop-up holiday cards. Next up is Colorful Candles and Winter Berries: learn how to decorate a candle with an inventive image of nature molded from wax, and then

Fall Family Fun at Wave Hill

Autumn at Wave Hill offers a bounty of adventurous activities for the whole family! Little ones will delight in experiencing the richness of the changing season, whether they prefer outdoor expeditions or artistic exploration. Every Saturday and Sunday throughout the fall, visitors explore the gardens and make nature-inspired creations at the Family Art Project.  On the second Sunday in September, October and November, the Family Art Project is followed by a Family Walk with a Wave Hill naturalist, highlighting the medley of birds, insects and fall colors that enliven our beautiful grounds.

Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend, October 18 & 19

There’s magic in the Bronx! On this enchanted October weekend, allow the beauty of the autumnal landscape to captivate your imagination—and discover the magic within yourself! Bring your little fairies and gnomes to venture into Wave Hill’s enchanting woodlands, and join them in creating tiny, fairy-sized dwellings and magical wands using found sticks, leaves and bark. As you delight in the autumn colors, listen to entrancing fairy tales read by storyteller Rama Mandel, and enjoy a live, sparkling soundscape provided by The Metropolitan Four flute quartet. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Wave Hill’s December Programs

This holiday season, find delight in all that nature has to offer—from elegant boughs of green to sparkling snow. Whether you prefer to create nature-themed crafts, listen to masterful holiday music, or you long to stroll through the wintry gardens, Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape and abundance of holiday programs are sure to bring you joy. Give yourself the gift of creativity during Holiday Workshop Weekend. Learn how to fashion miniature arrangements from natural materials, craft a holiday wreath or swag with fresh greens harvested from Wave Hill’s gardens, or carve and print your

Wave Hill Announces its 2014‒2015 Concert Season

Ten Sunday Performances in Historic Armor Hall, October 2014‒April 2015Wave Hill kicks off its 2014‒2015 concert season in late October with the first of ten extraordinary performances in Armor Hall. Originally built to house the remarkable collection of arms and armor of former Wave Hill House resident Bashford Dean, Armor Hall’s soaring windows afford views of the stunning garden landscape, while the gracious intimacy of the space offers superb acoustics. This season’s adventurous mix of performers is selected by Wave Hill Performing Arts Curator Amy Roberts Frawley, and offers a variety

Wave Hill Presents Outdoor Music on Sunset Wednesdays

July 2 through August 6, 2014Make your way to Wave Hill on Wednesday evenings this July and August for an experience unlike any other. A high point of the evening includes live music performed on the grassy expanse of the Great Lawn, overlooking the majestic Hudson River and Palisades. Enjoy a wide range of genres that range the globe, from Ghana and West Africa to Cuba and Puerto Rico, all celebrating the centennial of the Bronx!  All the performances are offered free with admission to the grounds. Starting with an Afro-Peruvian ensemble of extraordinary professional dancers and

Wave Hill Welcomes a Summer Full of Sunset Wednesdays

Seven Wednesdays, July 2‒August 13, 2014This summer, during the Bronx’s festive centennial year, transport yourself to a lush, summer oasis where the breezes blowing off the Hudson pair perfectly with opportunities to relax in one of the loveliest green spaces New York City has to offer. Beginning in July, make your way to Wave Hill on Wednesday evenings for an experience unlike any other. Unwind with outdoor yoga, take a guided stroll through the gardens, enjoy free music on the Great Lawn, visit the Gregory Crewdson: Fireflies exhibition of photographs in Glyndor Gallery—or simply put

Distinguished Concert Series Returns to Wave Hill’s Armor Hall

Seven Sundays, January–April 2014, 2PMBronx, NY October 30, 2013―Wave Hill, a public garden and cultural center located in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, is pleased to announce the return of its concert series to Armor Hall, following a substantial renovation of Wave Hill House. Originally built to house the remarkable collection of arms and armor of Bashford Dean, a former resident of Wave Hill House and the first curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of arms and armor, Armor Hall’s soaring windows afford views of the stunning garden landscape, while

Sunset Wednesdays Light Up Your Evenings

This summer, transport yourself from the bustle of the city streets to a lush, summer oasis where the breezes blowing off the Hudson pair perfectly with a glass of wine. Beginning mid-July, make your way to Wave Hill on Wednesday evenings for an experience unlike any other. Unwind with an outdoor yoga class, take a guided stroll through the gardens, or simply put your feet up and take in the summer sun setting over the Palisades. Enjoy a relaxing dinner on the Terrace from our newly renovated Café or bring your picnic to the Great Lawn as local Bronx musicians fill the air with their sweet

The Mow-Down Garden Hoedown!

Target Free Weekend at Wave Hill, Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15Bronx, NY, June 12, 2012― Grasses are everywhere! We eat grasses—our favorite and most basic foods come from grains like corn, oats, rice, wheat, rye, barley and millet, all of which are really grasses. Grasses are used to build baskets, brooms and even homes. Instruments are made from grasses. And of course, grasses are beautiful to behold. We’re celebrating this super plant family with all-American music, art-making, guided tours, games and more. All events are free, and take place both days. Admission to the grounds is free

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