July 2011

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Saturday

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.

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Sunday

Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Monday

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

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Tuesday

Closed

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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).
Storytime for Children Every Wednesday, July 6 – 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register now to join our story group. Bring your 2-6 year old for an hour of stories, games, and activities. Adult must accompany child. Free with admission, but registration is required so we can provide enough craft materials. Please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 to register.
Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:15 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 17 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined. No registration required. Click HERE for a complete schedule of the Pops Concerts.
The Fabulous 60s' Rock Show Band is a renowned Beatles tribute band comprised of multi-talented musicians playing music from the Classic Rock genre of the 1960’s. The band members are John Snow-lead vocals and bass, Rich Chodes-vocals, guitar and keyboards, Steve Leighton-vocals and lead guitar, and Russ Ryder-vocals and drums.

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Thursday

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.

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kids and Family Programs: Garden Explorers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Fridays, July 8 - August 12) Dig deep into the world of wildlife in Old Westbury Gardens’ 200 acres of formal gardens and scenic woodlands. Investigate the ins and outs of our local Long Island environment with its native flora and fauna. The program is designed for ages 6–12. Each class includes a lesson, 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.
Summertime Stargazers 8:30 pm (9:15 pm viewing) Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a flashlight walk and sky watching.

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 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: Storybook Stroll 12:00 pm A series of educator-led thematic tours and activities with Winnie the Pooh and Some Bees. Follow the antics of a curious bear on his quest for a honey treat and learn how bees work with our horticulture team to make beautiful gardens for you to enjoy. Craft a bee buzzer to entice bees to visit your own backyard.
Kids and Family Programs: Bat Walk 7:00 pm Bat biologist Rachel Bricklin from Fordham University will lead a walk through the Gardens to listen and look for bats while she discusses bat ecology and conservation (rain date August 6) .

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Sunday

Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bring a lawn chare or blanket and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Produced by the Series' Artist-in-Residence, Suzanne Mueller. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Red Ballroom. All concerts free with admission.
Cross Island: Cello & Keys - Suzanne Mueller and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas start the season right with an inviting program of classical, jazz, and Latin solos and duets and a free improvisation—a spontaneous work never heard before and never to be performed again.

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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

Harlem Renaissance Orchestra - We chose the name Harlem Renaissance Orchestra because it is the residence and birth place of several of our members. The word renaissance means rebirth or revival and our mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in its living form by giving recognition to some of its leading figures: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Pops Louie Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lucky Millinder, Earl Fatha Hines, Billy Eckstine, Lionel Hampton and many others.

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Saturday

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bring a lawn chare or blanket and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Produced by the Series' Artist-in-Residence, Suzanne Mueller. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Red Ballroom. All concerts free with admission.

Cross Island: Cello n’ Reeds Suzanne Mueller is joined by clarinetist Joseph Rutkowsk, Jr. (who might even pull out his accordion for a couple of numbers!) in a program including a new duo work by composer Roger Blanc, a new cello solo by Douglas Da Silva, and fresh and tuneful classical, jazz, and fiddling tunes. Click HERE for the complete program.

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Monday

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Tuesday

Closed
Botanical Painting: Plant Portraits 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 5 Sessions - July 18 -22 Through demonstration and lecture, instructor, Rose Pellicano, will focus on methods to achieve a realistic portrayal of the plant and flower. Attention will be given to the advanced techniques of botanical painting - a focus on detail, the correct use of values to achieve exciting dimensional qualities as well as accurate color mixing. Introduction to Botanical Painting or previous experience in botanical painting are prerequisites. Registration and prepayment is required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $225.00 for five sessions, $210.00 for members.

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Wednesday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting: Plant Portraits 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 5 Sessions - July 18 -22 Through demonstration and lecture, instructor, Rose Pellicano, will focus on methods to achieve a realistic portrayal of the plant and flower. Attention will be given to the advanced techniques of botanical painting - a focus on detail, the correct use of values to achieve exciting dimensional qualities as well as accurate color mixing. Introduction to Botanical Painting or previous experience in botanical painting are prerequisites. Registration and prepayment is required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $225.00 for five sessions, $210.00 for members.
Storytime for Children Every Wednesday, July 6 – 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register now to join our story group. Bring your 2-6 year old for an hour of stories, games, and activities. Adult must accompany child. Free with admission, but registration is required so we can provide enough craft materials. Please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 to register.
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 6:15 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 17 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined. No registration required. Click HERE for a complete schedule of the Pops Concerts.

Vince Giordano and His Nighthawks - In 30 years as a bandleader, Vince Giordano has become the authority on recreating the sounds of 1920s and '30s jazz and popular music. "I just love the energy of the early jazz," says Giordano. "I wanted to recapture some of that."

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Thursday

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Botanical Painting: Plant Portraits 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 5 Sessions - July 18 -22 Through demonstration and lecture, instructor, Rose Pellicano, will focus on methods to achieve a realistic portrayal of the plant and flower. Attention will be given to the advanced techniques of botanical painting - a focus on detail, the correct use of values to achieve exciting dimensional qualities as well as accurate color mixing. Introduction to Botanical Painting or previous experience in botanical painting are prerequisites. Registration and prepayment is required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $225.00 for five sessions, $210.00 for members.
Kids and Family Programs: Garden Explorers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Fridays, July 8 - August 12) Dig deep into the world of wildlife in Old Westbury Gardens’ 200 acres of formal gardens and scenic woodlands. Investigate the ins and outs of our local Long Island environment with its native flora and fauna. The program is designed for ages 6–12. Each class includes a lesson, a hike, and other educational activities. Registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $10 per class, $5 for members. Includes accompanying adult.

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Saturday

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Color and Form in the Walled Garden 2:00 pm Discover these compositional characteristics of gardening as demonstrated in the Walled Garden.
West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bring a lawn chare or blanket and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Produced by the Series' Artist-in-Residence, Suzanne Mueller. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Red Ballroom. All concerts free with admission.
Mueller & Russo The new duo of cellist Suzanne Mueller and guitarist Nick Russo make their debut under the beech tree in a program that includes new works by Roger Blanc, Douglas da Silva, Kenneth Fuchs, Justin Taylor, and Nick Russo. There will also be solo Bach for cello, duets by Dotzauer and Marchelies, a free improv, and much more.

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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

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).
Storytime for Children Every Wednesday, July 6 – 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register now to join our story group. Bring your 2-6 year old for an hour of stories, games, and activities. Adult must accompany child. Free with admission, but registration is required so we can provide enough craft materials. Please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 to register.
Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:15 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 17 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined. No registration required. Click HERE for a complete schedule of the Pops Concerts.
Louis, Louis, & Louis - The Prima "Big Night" Band is a band dedicated to the music of Louis Prima and two of his influences, Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan! Born in New Orleans, Prima was raised on the same Dixieland influences that created Armstrong's infectious style, jazz improvisation, a wild sense of humor and scat singing that just never stops! Prima's genius was bringing Italian San Remo style music to the mix.

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 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: Some Like It Hot 12:00 pm Although we may wilt in the sizzles of summer, some plants thrive in this hot weather! Gather under a shady tree to learn the adaptive qualities of succulent and desert plants. Hear how plants are grown and maintained in dry climates.
Teddy Bear Picnic 1:00 pm –3:00 pm, Bring your furry friend and an adult for an afternoon in the Cottage Garden with finger foods, crafts and games. Ages 3–6; (rain date July 30. Registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $20 / $15 members (fee includes one accompanying adult).

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Sunday

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