June 2011

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kids and Family Programs: Garden Explorers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Fridays, May 14 - June 18) Through fun and creative hands-on activities, children will learn about plants and animals native to Long Island. Session I (6 classes, May–June) will focus on botany, covering topics such as seeds, sprouts, flowers and seasonal changes. Session II (July–Aug.) will emphasize wildlife. The program is designed for ages 6–12. Each class includes a lesson on ecology, botany, or biology, a hike and other educational activities. Registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $10 per class, $5 for members. All 6 classes per session $50.00, $25.00 for members. Includes accompanying adult.

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Saturday

Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Early Bird Walk 9:00 am Celebrate National Trails Day with an invigorating walk through the paddocks with an educator from Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Free with admission.
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.

Present a non-expired Bank of America ATM, debit or credit card for free general admission on the first weekend of each month, May-Dec (not applicable June 5).

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Sunday

Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Antique and Collectible Auto Show 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, sponsored by Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America. (rain date June 12). Click HERE for a slide show.
Talk & Tour: Irises and Peonies 2:00 pm, Discover these majestic flowering plants with Kim Johnson, Head Gardener of the Walled Garden.

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Porsche Auto Show 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mid-1950's to top current model Porsches will be on display. For information and registration contact Porsche Club of America Metro New York (free with admission).
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.
Kids and Family Programs: Secret Garden Roses 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Entwined with hidden meanings, floral designers of the past practiced the art of floriography, the secret language of flowers, with varied colors and species representing everything from friendship to love! Children gather in the rose garden to view cut flowers, decode the hidden messages within their petals, and craft their own mysterious memo. Meet at the Rose Garden. Free with admission.

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Roses 2:00 pm. Stroll the Gardens’ collection of roses.
Violin and Cello 2:30 pm Students from Suzuki on the Island perform a concert. Free with admission.

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everybody Loves Roses Session I - 10:00 am, Session II - 1:00 pm Meet with Ann Marie Zawistowski, the Old Westbury Gardens rosarian, during the peak rose blooming time as she discusses rose types, designing with roses, organic and traditional rose care, pruning, deadheading and maintenance in a two-session presentation.
Rose Tour and Talk Session I: Design 10:00 am Session I is an informational talk and tour of the roses at Old Westbury Gardens, highlighting the different classes of roses grown and their individual characteristics. Learn about hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, old garden roses, climbing roses, English roses, and many more. Design suggestions and exploring which classes are right for your garden will be discussed. Learn about the history of roses, the role of hybridization and the new direction of the rose industry. Registration and pre-payment required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 or register online for Session I HERE. $15.00 per session; $5.00 Members.
Rose Tour and Talk Session II: Care 1:00 pm Session II is an informational talk and tour of the roses at Old Westbury Gardens highlighting rose care. Learn about organic and traditional rose care, pruning, deadheading, and maintenance. Learn about different methods of training roses and proper site selection. Please bring gloves and pruners to participate in a demonstration of dead heading. Registration and pre-payment required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 or register online for Session II HERE. $15.00 per session; $5.00 Members.

Please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 to register for both sessions; $25.00 both sessions, $10.00 members.
Orchards in Bloom 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The former residence of Peggie Phipps Boegner, Orchard Hill will be the setting for a an elegant luncheon benefitting the children’s programs at Old Westbury Gardens. $125.00 per person. Contact Lisa Thornell by EMAIL or call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 308 for more information and reservations. To register online click HERE.
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.
Kids and Family Programs: Fast Food for Father's' Day 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fast forward your at-home veggie garden by planting a few quick germinators to take home. Create handmade markers to label plants and watch that fast food grow! Enjoy a tasting of some of the home grown classics that traditionally fill our garden beds. Free with admission.
Suzuki on the Island Concert 2:00 pm Students perform on stringed instruments in a Cello and Violin group festival. Come join us outside the Westbury house for an enjoyable festival of music performed by our wonderful violinists and cellists. Featuring our wonderful group class students performing the Suzuki repertoire and several additional works.

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Sunday

Father's Day: Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Closed

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Midsummer Jazz 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stroll the gardens illuminated with lanterns and decorated for the Midsummer celebration and enjoy the cool sounds of live jazz. Registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $25 per person; $45 for couples; $22.50/$40 for members.

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Saturday

Relax and enjoy music and dance performances inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
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A night kissed with enchantment that promises magic. General Admission: Registration suggested, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 or register online HERE. $12.00 by June 24; $15.00 at gate; members, $10.00 by June 24 ($12.00 at the gate); free for children 17 and under when accompanied by an adult.

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
2011 Golf Tournament Join us at the Deepdale Golf Club for a welcoming brunch, and 18 challenging holes on a beautiful course, followed by a dinner reception. For more information, click HERE.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi, a unique form of "moving meditation" calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions taught by professional Tai Chi instructor, Linda Cafiero are designed for all experience levels. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission).
Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, with the Concerts beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens. Lawn seating. Admission: $10.00; $8.00 62 and older & members; children 12 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined. No registration required. Click HERE for a complete schedule of the Pops Concerts.
Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot Swing have been delighting audiences with their perfect blend of Jazz and Swing for nearly two decades. Whether it’s a slow an sultry ballad, American Songbook swinger, or contemporary hit, Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot Swing are sure to put their unique spin on it.

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