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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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Gardeners’ Party Honors Wave Hill Founding Director of Horticulture Marco Polo Stufano

Thursday, September 17, 2015Wave Hill’s 2015 Gardeners’ Party, on Thursday, September 17, will honor Marco Polo Stufano, founding Director of Horticulture, as this gem of a public garden and cultural center celebrates its 50th-anniversary year. The party begins at 6PM with cocktails in the gardens, an enticing Silent Auction on the Great Lawn and an exclusive Plant Sale specially curated by Wave Hill’s talented gardeners. As the sun sets, the party moves to the tent on the Lower Lawn for a Seated Dinner and a dynamic and spirited Live Auction hosted by Christie’s. Stufano began his

Celebrate Spring with Guided Walks at Wave Hill

Explore the glory of spring with a series of guided walks through Wave Hill’s vibrant landscape! See the best blooms of the season on a Garden Highlights Walk.  Indulge your inner history buff with a Wave Hill History Walk, then continue your education with a Neighborhood History Walk that encompasses the significant homes and landscapes of Riverdale. Celebrate Arbor Day with two special walk-and-talks: Tree TLC with Wayne: An Arbor Day Walk and Demonstration, with Assistant Director of Horticulture Wayne Morris; and a Fifty Years of Trees Walk, part of Wave Hill’s ongoing 50th anniversary

Chris Doyle’s The Lightening on View at Wave Hill, April 24–May 24, 2015

Animated Light and Sound Installation Includes Members of Lauded Brooklyn Youth ChorusIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, Wave Hill announces a groundbreaking installation by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Chris Doyle, commissioned to honor this milestone in the institution’s history. Doyle’s large-scale, site-specific work, entitled The Lightening: a Project for Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden, infuses this serene space with an electrifying group of sculptures containing animation, light and sound. This dynamic, multimedia work pays homage to the intersection of horticulture and art—a

Presidents’ Vacation Week at Wave Hill, Tuesday-Thursday, February 17-19, 2015

Take a break from winter and join us for one, two or three afternoons of hands-on art-making! On each of these fun-filled afternoons, explore the cool winter skies using an array of fun and exciting media—from glimmering mosaic tiles to LED lights. Presidents’ Vacation Week programs are appropriate for children age five to ten, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Each session lasts an hour and a half and requires paid pre-registration. Space is limited. Registration required, online or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.  $23/$15 Wave Hill Member per session (includes onechild and

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sweet Programs at Wave Hill

Saturday, February 14, 2015Wave Hill offers the ultimate in low-stress, heart-friendly planning for a day with your sweethearts. Divide your time between the handsome winter landscape and two drop-in programs—a delicious cookie-decorating workshop and a charming  Family Art Project that starts in the fragrant Tropical House and ends with a session personalizing your own Valentine’s Day cards. Stop for a light meal in the Café, then cap it all off with a browse in The Shop at Wave Hill. You’ll find jeweler Erika Rosenbaum on hand from 11AM to 4PM; she’ll be bringing a selection of her

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

Wave Hill Winter Workspace 2015

Contemporary Artists Draw Inspiration from Grounds, Lead Workshops and Studios Open to the PublicThis winter, Wave Hill opens Glyndor Gallery as workspace for New York-area artists, giving them the unique opportunity to explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. Each artist will benefit from intimate exposure to our garden setting, whether through direct observation, natural communion or virtual exploration. Artists will share their studio practice with the public through workshops offered on select days in January, February and March and at Open Studios held at the end of

Wave Hill Offers Free Community Meditation, Saturday, January 3

This January, let Wave Hill help you keep your New Year’s resolutions—and infuse mind and spirit with positive, joyful energy. On Saturday, January 3rd, learn how to cultivate internal wellness with a free session of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation has been proven to relieve stress, help you focus and even make you happier. Led by a member from the Yoga for Bliss team, this is a beginners’ level class, but is open to all levels.   What: Free Community Meditation Where: Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx, New York  Meet at the Perkins Visitor

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 Offers Free Black Friday Meditation, Friday, November 28

Don’t fight the Black Friday lines—fight holiday stress! Avoid the malls and cultivate internal wellness instead with a free session of mindfulness meditation. Led by an instructor from Yoga for Bliss, this beginner’s level class includes instruction in simple techniques followed by guided meditations and reflections. Meditation has been proven to help you release tension, improve focus and even increase happiness. Allow yourself to create a worry-free outlook for the holiday season, all while surrounded by the natural serenity of the late autumn landscape. This session, which takes

Wave Hill Commissions Animated Light Installation by Award-Winning Artist Chris Doyle, on View April 24–May 24, 2015

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Wave Hill announces a groundbreaking installation by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Chris Doyle, commissioned to honor this milestone in the institution’s history. Doyle’s large-scale, site-specific work, under the working title The Lightening: a project for Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden, will engage the formal pool, offering a dynamic fusion of garden, light and animation that will pay homage to the intersection of horticulture and art—a feature that distinguishes Wave Hill as a landscape of complex, dynamic beauty.   A group of three, faceted

Perfect Pumpkin Pie Workshop at Wave Hill, Saturday, November 22

Suffering from pie anxiety? On November 22, Chef Rob Valencia, Executive Pastry Chef of Great Performances Catering, alleviates all your pie-making fears! During this hands-on workshop, learn how to mix and roll pastry from scratch. Mix up a delicious pumpkin filling laced with seasonal spices, and pop your pie into the oven. Enjoy the abundance of Harvest Weekend events while your pie bakes in the kitchen of The Café at Wave Hill, and pick up your culinary masterpiece on your way home. Registration required. Register online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center by

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

Celebrate History, Family and Community at Wave Hill’s Harvest Weekend, November 22 & 23, 2014

Join us for Wave Hill’s Harvest Weekend and the first celebration of our fiftieth anniversary as a valued cultural center and public garden. On Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, we invite all who treasure Wave Hill to gather together for a weekend of family-friendly activities and workshops, each centered around the history, community and creativity that make Wave Hill so special. Share your memories from our first 50 years—and create new memories for the future. The weekend kicks off with Cornhusk Dolls, a classic (20-year-old!) Family Art Project much loved by generations of

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.

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

Recapturing the Scenic Wilds Artists in Conversation with Wave Hill Curators, October 18, 2014

Recapturing the Scenic Wilds, currently on view in Glyndor Gallery, questions the impulse to collect and frame the living world, and makes tangible how this contradictory desire—to somehow “preserve” the living—informs contemporary art practice. On October 18, join exhibiting artists Dana Levy, Jessica Segall and Liselot van der Heijden as they discuss their artistic processes and theoretical concerns with Wave Hill curators Jennifer McGregor and Gabriel de Guzman. Deepen your understanding of the exhibition’s dynamic and diverse work, and ask your own questions of the artists and curators.

Wave Hill Recognizes New York State for its Ongoing Support

Join Claudia Bonn, Wave Hill’s President and Executive Director, at this public garden and cultural center’s August 6th Sunset Wednesday, an opportunity for Wave Hill to publicly express its gratitude to the State of New York for both current and historic support of the institution’s operations. Ms. Bonn will welcome New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz for brief remarks and an opportunity for all to enjoy the evening’s music, yoga, garden walk and contemporary art in Wave Hill’s Glyndor Gallery. “We are especially pleased to be celebrating

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 Offers Dancing Through the Bronx

On Wednesday, August 13th, Wave Hill welcomes choreographers Larry Keigwin, Ni'Ja Whitson Adebanjo, and James “Cricket” Colter for Dancing Through the Bronx, a festival that seeks to engage the diverse neighborhoods of the Bronx through site-specific, community-conscious experiments in choreography. The hour-long program of fresh, innovative dance, produced by Dancing in the Streets, is the first of the festival’s three, site-adaptive performances. It features performances by a range of dancers, including professional company members, community participants and, in the closing cipher (

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

Lovely Lavender at Wave Hill on Saturday, June 14

Follow your nose to Wave Hill to experience the lovely lavender aromas that will fill the air June 14. Organic lavender and good-for-you ingredients provide the basics for the Cold Process Soap-making Workshop Saturday morning. Discover why particular butters and oils are used as you create soap from scratch during a fun, hands-on workshop with Kensico Soap Bar co-founder and certified soapmaker Kirsten Nagashima. Then join us for a lavender-inflected cooking demonstration. Sample dishes prepared by chefs from Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances. Once you’ve fully catered to your

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