Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS Spring 2015 Horticulture Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. The Gardens’ horticulturists and Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions. Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, 10am–5pm Members’ Preview Sale A special one-day savings of 20%. Thursday, April 30, 10am–6pm Soil Testing Bring ½ cup of dry soil and have it tested by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County. Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, 10am–3pm. Register for events and programs at oldwestburygardens.org Front Cover: chris bowler Reap the Fruits of Your Labor Join Scott Lucas, Greenhouse Supervisor, as he demonstrates the how-to of seed sowing techniques at the Gardens. Saturday, April 25, 10:30am $15/$5 member Advance registration required. Spring Tree Walk Celebrate Arbor Day with a tour of the Gardens’ tree collection led by volunteer docent and Master Gardener Gene Lanzaro. Sunday, April 26, 2pm Free with admission. Talk & Tour: Spring Bulbs Join volunteer docent and Master Gardener Regina Watkins for a 45-60 minute tour of the gardens featuring over 10,000 spring bulbs. Sunday, May 3, 2pm Free with admission. Gardens of the English Country House As you tour the gardens, volunteer docent Gene Lanzaro will speak about the elements of classical design which were incorporated into many English country estate gardens . Sunday, June 21, 2pm Free with admission. chris bowler Spring Plant Sale, Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3 Programs and Events Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk in designated garden areas. Dogs must be leashed. Saturday, April 18 and Sunday April 19. Dog Exhibitors and Vendors Visit with rescue groups and animal welfare organizations. The Big Apple Sporting Society (BASS) will administer AKC Canine Good Citizen tests for which you can sign up your dog on-site. Saturday, April 18, 11am–4pm Renew, Replenish, Reconnect- Sunset Poetry Walk Nature has long inspired the written word. Join Sara Rempe, Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing at Hunter College, on a garden walk that examines this concept. Selected readings will pair with the landscape to inspire participants to create their own texts on site. No previous poetry-writing experience necessary. Friday, April 24, 6:30–8:30pm $15/$13.50 member (includes light refreshments). Advance tickets required. Photography Workshop Through a guided tour of the grounds you will discover more about your camera, be it a DSLR or an iPhone, and learn the basics through camera settings, composition, and lighting. Saturday, April 25 (rain date Sunday, April 26) 10:30am Saturday, June 20 (rain date Sunday, June 21) 10:30am $15/$5 member per session. Advance registration required. Arbor Day Tree Dedication Join contributors to the Tree Fund in dedicating a new tree. Sunday, April 26 (rain or shine), 1pm. Mother’s Day Honor Mom on her special day with a visit to the Gardens. All women, 18 and older,will receive a complimentary lavender plant (while supply lasts). Sunday, May 10 Afternoon Tea eric kunz Enjoy a full tea at Orchard Hill, featuring tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts accompanied by a selection of our expressly prepared teas. A seasonal garden tour led by volunteer docent and Master Gardener Regina Watkins follows the meal. Wednesdays, May 13 and June 17, 1pm $35.00/$31.00 member. Advance tickets required. Early Bird Walk Celebrate Migratory Bird Month with a walk guided by an educator from the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Saturday, May 30, 9am. Free with admission. Antique Car Show The most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, sponsored by the Greater New York Region, Antique Automobile Club of America. Call 516.488.1880 or visit greaternewyorkregion.org for registration and information. Sunday, June 7 (rain date Sunday, June 14), 9am-3pm. Midsummer at the Gardens June 26–28 The Gardens celebrates the arrival of midsummer. Stroll the gardens to see a festive display of garlands and wreaths. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 Find a Flower Fairy Young children are invited to follow clues to discover the fairy world that magically appears in the gardens at Midsummer. The event also features music and storytelling with Johnny Cuomo. johnnycuomo.com Friday, June 26, 45 minute sessions at 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30pm. For ages 4-8. Space is limited. Advance timed registration required. $10/$9 member, (includes materials, refreshment and admission for 1 adult). Midsummer Jazz Stroll the Walled Garden and listen to the cool sounds of live jazz. Light refreshments. Friday, June 26, 7:30–9:30pm $25/$22.50 member. Advance registration required. Midsummer Night Guests of all ages are invited to picnic, stroll , and relax amid the gardens illuminated with lanterns and decorated by magical faeries. Starting at 6:15 Lori Belilove and members of the Isadora Duncan Dance Company will offer free classes for children of all ages. At 8:15 gather on the South Lawn as the Company will perform dances inspired by Greek Mythology from the Repertory of Isadora Duncan. isadoraduncan.org Saturday, June 27 (rain date June 28), 6–9pm $15/$12 member Children under 17 free when accompanied by an adult. Save 20% and purchase tickets by June 22 Music A consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Red Ballroom. Jeux d’Amour Works will feature the Violin Sonata, No 1 (Posthume) by Maurice Ravel , Concertino for Flute, Opus 107 by Cécile Chaminade, Jeux dEau for solo piano also by Ravel and Libertango by Astor Piazzolla. Molly Morkoski, piano Jessica Han, flute Cyrus Beroukhim, violin Oren Fader, guitar Eleanor Valkenburg, soprano. Saturday, April 11, 8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert. $25/$20 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required. In the Company of Friends Works by Beethoven, Bridge, Weber and more Eugene Moye, cellist Barry Crawford and Gail Niwa, pianist Guests Artists: Beste Tiknaz, viola and Lacin Modiri, tenor Saturday, May 2, 8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert. $25/$20 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required. Register for events and programs at oldwestburygardens.org Suzuki on the Island suzukiontheisland.com Student Piano Recitals Sunday, April 19, 3pm Violin and Cello students Sunday, June 14, 1pm Long Island Flute Club Recital The Long Island Flute Club presents flutist Carol Wincenc, in a recital of classic flute repertoire. longislandfluteclub.org Sunday, May 3, 2pm Free with admission. Young Musician Concerts Students from the Precollege Division of Manhattan School of Music perform in Westbury House. Seating is limited. Free with admission. Piano Quartet (Jack Shigeta, Jacob Shin, Layla Rafimayeri, Kevin Melcer) coached by Daniela Bracchi Sunday, April 26, 3pm Christian Davakis, voice (student of Giuseppe Spoletini) Sunday, May 17, 3pm TOP: chirs bowler. middle: christine steiner Poetica Musica Programs for Children Let’s Move Family Challenge Walk Surprise in Disguise Walk and Craft A Wind-Wind Situation A Natural Villain Say “Goodbye winter” with a Gardens challenge walk. Test family balance, agility, and concentration in a series of fun, team relay competitions. Prove active kids accomplish more by completing the tasks and win a prize sure to move you. Saturday, April 11, Noon All ages. Free with admission. Breeze in to this drop-in information station to learn about one of nature’s most powerful forces—wind! Discover how turbines catch and convert gusts into electricity and craft your own springtime pinwheel to take home. Saturday, April 25, Noon–1pm Free with admission. All ages. Sweet Dreams are Made of Seeds Drop in to our information station to hear about the ambitious journey of migratory birds and how seeds play a part in its success. Taste some edible seeds and welcome back feathered friends by fashioning a sweet treat bird feeder to hang in your backyard. Saturday, May 2, Noon–1pm Free with admission. All ages. Beaming Blooms Mother’s Day Craft Focus on Mom, Grandma, or any special lady with a flower photo gift straight from the heart. Children walk the Gardens to view beautiful blooms and return to craft a framed flower portrait that will never fade. Saturday, May 9, Noon Free with admission, but supplies are limited. Event is open to the first 25 children. Crafters are encouraged to bring a 1.5" printed picture of themselves. Happy to Hear It Walk and Craft The sounds of nature can be music to the ears and the mind. Walk the Gardens and listen up to hear the benefits of natural noises for our changing moods. Recreate common outdoor crunches and crackles before crafting your own soothing rainstick instrument. Saturday, May 16, Noon Free with admission. All ages. lisa reichenberger Many Happy Returns Pick up a free guide at the admission booth to see how snowbirds make the transition from winter vacation to springtime sanctuary. Learn to identify the return of a handful of local species that flew the coop. Saturday, May 23–Monday, May 25 Follow puzzling design clues through the Gardens to track how our fairest residents conceal powers with their prettiness. Decipher the identity of these terrific tricksters and, later, craft your own patterned mask to make your looks deceiving. Saturday, June 6, Noon Free with admission. All ages. Don a “fingerstache” tattoo to better understand the myths behind the madness of why nature inspired villains are seen as scoundrels. A guided storybook walk will change your mind about the misunderstood antiheroes who grace the pages of your favorite fairy tales. Saturday, June 13, Noon Free with admission. All ages. Hubcap flowers for Father’s Day Accelerate your affection for Dad this Father’s Day weekend! Cruise inspiration in the Gardens’ June flower beds and create a genuine hubcap flower sure to kick your garden into high gear. Advanced registration is required. For ages 6 and up. Class size is limited so register early. Saturday, June 20, Noon $12, $10 member (includes materials and admission for one adult) Find a Flower Fairy A special program during our Midsummer Days. See description and pricing on page 4. Advanced time registration required. Friday, June 26, 4:30, 5:, 5:30, 6; 6:30pm sessions. Summer Camp Join us for the Gardens’ exciting Summer Camps! Eco Heroes This program, for ages 6-9, allows young ecologists to learn the secret life of natural superheroes. Daily themes from insects to flowers to soil will inspire fun crafts, games, and hands-on activities to enhance each day’s discoveries. July 20–24 9am–12pm $150, $135member Fresh Takes This program, for ages 6-9, focuses on the artmaking process as inspired by the natural world. Artists explore a variety of traditional methods like drawing and painting, as well as lesser known arts like printmaking, mixed media, light power tools and more. Open to all levels of experience with an enthusiasm for art. July 27–31, 9am–12pm $150, $135 member Contact [email protected] or 516.333.0048 x338 to register. Wellness Visiting the Gardens Yoga in the Gardens Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. Thursdays and Saturdays, May–October (rain or shine), 11:15am– 12:15pm $15 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$5 member Tai Chi Tai chi—a unique form of “moving meditation”—calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels. Wednesdays and Sundays, May–October, 10:30–11:30am (rain or shine) $15 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$5 member. 71 Old Westbury Road (between Jericho Turnpike, Rte. 25, and the LIE, Exit 39) Old Westbury, New York 11568 516.333.0048; oldwestburygardens.org Mailing Address: PO Box 430, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Hours April 11–26 Open every Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm, Final admission is 4pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pm April 27–October31 Open every day except Tuesday, 10am–5pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pm, Final admission is 4pm. Admissions $10 General, $8 college students with ID and persons over age 62, $5 children ages 7–17. Free for members and children ages 6 and under. Program and Event Information Old Westbury Gardens reserves the right to change or cancel programs and events. Visit oldwestburygardens.org for any changes. Registration for all events is at oldwestburygardens.org. Where indicated advance registration or tickets are required in order to ensure adequate space or materials. All registrations will be confirmed by email or mail. If you have not received your confirmation 14 days prior to your program’s start date, call 516-333-0048 ext. 301. In the event we receive your registration after a program has filled, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. You will be notified by phone if/when a space becomes available. We will process your payment at that time. If Old Westbury Gardens cancels the program (e.g., due to rain, instructor’s illness, or insufficient enrollment) you will receive a full refund. If you are unable to attend the program you may contact our office for a receipt, which will enable you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift. top: chris bowler. Refunds must be requested in writing and will be issued only if requested at least 14 days prior to the program. A 10% processing fee may be deducted from the refund. No refunds will be issued less than 14 days before the start of the program. Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received. Coming Events Picnic Pops For over 40 years Old Westbury Gardens has been the place to be on Wednesday nights in the summer. Dance lessons at 6:30pm; concerts at 7pm. $10/$8 members and over age 62. Free for ages 17 and under when accompanied by an adult Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks The Emmy award winning band returns for an evening of 1920s and 30s jazz and popular dance music. vincegiordano.com July 8 A Kornucopia (20s and 30s Jazz) July 15. Dr. Zsa’s Powdered Zydeco Band July 22 The Brain Cloud Western swing. July 29 Vanessa Trouble and the Red Hot Swing August 5 Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games eric kunz. Right: lisa reichenberger Saturday, August 22 8am–5pm Children’s Programs Storybook Strolls: Children, ages 3–5, are invited to listen to a story as they walk through the gardens and create a craft afterwards. Free with admission. July4, August 1, and September 5, Noon Bug Safari Bring a butterfly net and collecting jars. Saturday, August 8, 11am (rain date Saturday, August 15) Guided Nature Tours 60–90 minute walks led by an environmental educator. For all ages. Bat Walk Friday, July 17, 8pm (rain date Saturday, July 18) $5 General admission, $3 child (7-17)/ Free for member Nature’s Nighttime Noises Saturday, August 29, 7:30pm $5 General admission, $3 child (7-17)/ Free for member Stargazers Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for sky-watching. asliclub.org Rain dates are on next day. Thursday, July 23, 8:30pm Thursday, August 20, 8:30pm Thursday, September 17, 8:30pm April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 Friday 3 Saturday 4 Garden Highlights Tulips, English Daisies, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Daffodils, Primroses, Wildflowers Westbury House and Gardens closed 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 &&Let’s Move Family Challenge Walk Noon ♪♪Poetica Musica, 8pm Westbury House and Gardens closed EASTER 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Dog Days Dog Exhibits 11am–4pm Taste of Spring, 6pm $ Westbury House and Gardens closed Dog Days 20 21 22 23 ♪♪Suzuki on the Island 3pm 24 $$Renew, Replenish, ReconnectSunset Poetry Walk, 6:30pm Arbor Day Tree Dedication, 1pm ssTree Walk, 2pm ♪♪Young Musicians Concert 3pm 27 Westbury House and Gardens open every day, except Tuesdays, until October 31 28 29 Reap the Fruits of You Labor, 10:30am $ Photography Workshop, 10:30am $ A Wind-Wind Situation, Noon–1pm Westbury House and Gardens closed 26 25 30 Member’s Only Preview Plant Sale 10am–5pm &&Event for Children ssGarden Tour $$Special fee and/or advance tickets are required; see listing for complete details. ♪♪Concert House & Gardens closed chris bowler 19 May Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Garden Highlights Tulips, Lilacs, Dogwood, Azaleas, Wisteria, Mountain Laurel, Bluebells 2 Yoga, 11:15am $ &&Sweet Dreams are Made of Seeds Noon‑1PM &&Event for Children ♪♪Concert ssGarden Tour $$ Special fee and/or advance tickets are required, see listing for complete details. ♪♪Poetica Musica, 8pm $ PLANT SALE 3 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 4 5 6 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 7 Yoga, 11:15am $ 8 ssTalk & Tour: Spring Bulbs, 2pm House & Gardens closed PLANT SALE Tai Chi, 10:30am $ Yoga, 11:15am $ &&Beaming Blooms Mother’s Day craft, Noon $ ♪♪Long Island Flute Club Recital, 2pm 10 9 11 12 13 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 14 Yoga, 11:15am $ 15 16 Yoga, 11:15am $ &&Happy to Hear It walk and craft, Noon Afternoon Tea, 1pm $ Gardeners’ Fair, 7pm $ House & Gardens closed MOTHER’S DAY 17 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 18 19 20 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 21 Yoga, 11:15am $ 22 ♪♪Young Musician’s Concert, 3pm 23 &&Many Happy Returns, Self-guided handout Yoga, 11:15am $ House & Gardens closed 24 chris Bowler Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 25 26 31 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ MEMORIAL DAY House & Gardens closed 27 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 28 Yoga, 11:15am $ 29 Spring Trip, Friends of Old Westbury Gardens $ 30 Early Bird Walk, 9am Yoga, 11:15am $ June Sunday Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5 Golf Tournament $ Saturday 6 Yoga, 11:15am $ &&Surprise in Disguise Walk and Craft, Noon House & Gardens closed 7 Antique Car Show, 9am-3pm (rain date June 14) 8 9 10 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 11 Yoga, 11:15am $ 12 13 Yoga, 11:15am $ &&A Natural Villain Noon No Tai Chi House & Gardens closed 14 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 15 16 ♪♪Suzuki on the Island 1pm 17 Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 18 Yoga, 11:15am $ 19 Afternoon Tea, 1pm $ 20 Photography Workshop, 10:30am $ Yoga, 11:15am $ &&Hubcap Flowers for Father’s Day, Noon $ House & Gardens closed Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 22 23 ssGardens of the English Country House 2pm Tai Chi, 10:30am $ 25 Yoga, 11:15am $ 26 &&Find a Flower Fairy, 4pm $ ♪♪Midsummer Jazz, 7:30pm 27 Yoga, 11:15am $ ♪♪Midsummer Night 6pm House & Gardens closed FATHER’S DAY 28 24 29 30 House & Gardens closed Garden Highlights Early June: Roses, Peonies, Columbines, Poppies, Foxgloves, Rhododendrons, Bearded Iris, Coral Bells. Mid–late June: Delphinium, Veronica, Clematis, Catmint, Astilbe, Roses, Lilies, Heliotrope &&Event for Children ♪♪Concert ssGarden Tour $$ Special fee and/or advance tickets are required, see listing for complete details chris bowler 21 Membership and Support Basic Benefits of Membership doreen banks • Unlimited free admission to Westbury House and Gardens (except for special events). • Member-only hours for the Annual Plant Sale. • Member-only events & educational programs. • Advanced registration for selected public programs. • Reciprocal admission & discounts at more than 200 gardens and arboreta in the US & Canada. • Subscription to the Newsletter and Calendar of Events. • Discounts at participating garden centers. • 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Plant Shop and Plant Sales. • Opportunity to host private events at Orchard Hill. Individual $50 Basic Benefits extended to one adult, 100% tax-deductible. Family/Dual $75 Basic Benefits extended to two adults and children under 18, 100% tax-deductible. Sustainer $100 Basic Benefits extended to four adults and children under 18, 100% tax-deductible. Friend $300 Basic benefits extended to six adults and children under 18, plus invitations to select programs trips and tours, 100% tax-deductible. Patron $500 Friend Benefits plus: Access to special reserved parking, invitations to exclusive fundraising events, Picnic Pops Car Pass, $405 tax-deductible. Contributor $1000 Patron Benefits, plus: Personalized tour with an expert guide and Picnic Pops Sponsor Pass, $905 tax-deductible. Benefactor $2,500 Contributor Benefits, plus: Opportunity to host a private Gardens event, $2,405 tax-deductible. • Become a member online at oldwestburygardens.org or to find out further information about membership, gift memberships, please contact the membership office at 516.333.0048 ext. 304. Taste of Spring This premier event features: savory food samplings, fine wines, raffles and auction. Saturday, April 18, 6–9pm $50/ $40 member Advance tickets required. Register online at http://bit.ly/Taste_of_Spring Gardeners’ Fair This is the largest fundraising event of the year and this year the party focuses on everyone’s love of Horses. Our chairs are Cornelia Guest and Ellen Niven and our honoree is Jane Greenleaf and her family. The honorary décor chair is Nina Campbell who will be coming from London to join us for this event. If you are interested in attending or taking a journal advertisement, please contact Toi Hatcher at 516-333-0048 x309. Saturday, May 16 The Friends of Old Westbury Gardens Spring Trip The Friends of Old Westbury Gardens has an exciting trip planned for Central Park. This event will include a tour by Central Park Conservancy historian Sara Cedar Miller. The Friends will be joined by their luncheon honoree Henry Stern who will give a short talk. The buffet lunch will be held at a private apartment with a view of Central Park. Space is limited and you must be an upper level member, Friend or above, to attend this wonderful and unique event. Friday, May 29 Advance registration required. Space is limited. For details and ticket purchase contact Toi Hatcher at: 516-333-0048 x309; [email protected]. Golf Tournament Join us for lunch, golf on a glorious course and dinner and awards immediately following. This year’s outing will be chaired by Jack Foley. The Gardens is returning to the Meadowbrook Club. This is a golfer’s dream event as foursomes are limited so the pace of play is excellent! Tuesday, June 2 Advance registration required. Space is limited. For details and ticket purchase contact Toi Hatcher at: 516-333-0048 x309; [email protected]. For event and program registration visit oldwestburygardens.org Old Westbury Gardens PO Box 430 Old Westbury NY 11568 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 6810 WESTBURY, NY Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS Spring 2015 Nancy Einhart Westbury House and Gardens reopen April 11 Dog Days April 18 and 19 Plant Sale May 1–3 Antique Car Show, June 7 Midsummer Days, June 27–28
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