Old Westbury Gardens. CALENDAR OF EVENTS April, May, June 2018

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1 Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS April, May, June

2 Horticulture Spring Plant Sale Friday, May 4 Sunday, May 6 In connection with the reopening of the Plant Shop is our spring plant sale. Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens signature varieties. Staff from the Gardens horticulture department as well as Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions. Friday, May 4 Sunday, May 6, 10am 5pm Members Preview Sale A special one-day savings of 20%. Thursday, May 3, 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 4 Sunday, May 6, 10am 3pm. Talks & Tours Enjoy a 45 minute stroll through the Gardens led by master gardener and volunteer docent Regina Watkins. All tours meet at the West Porch Beech. Flowering Trees and Shrubs Sunday, April 29, 2pm Spring Bulbs Sunday, May 20, 2pm Roses Sunday, June 17, 2pm Early Morning Walk Take a guided walk through the entire 200 acre estate with horticultural staff member Will Story; along the way you ll see the abandoned paddocks and fields that have now become home to nesting birds and wildflowers. Sunday, May 20, 9am Floral Design Floral arrangements have graced Westbury House since its completion in This long standing tradition makes Old Westbury Gardens the ideal location to study home floral design. Taught by Scott Lucas, Head Grower and florist for Westbury House, this floral design workshop at the Gardens not only teaches students how to create stunning arrangements, it provides them with lifelong skills they can use for personal and professional endeavors. Participants will transform flowers into beautiful arrangements for their home in this hands-on workshop. Registration fee includes all materials. $50/$45 member. Advance registration required. Flowering Shrubs in Arrangements Saturday, April 28, 10:30am 12:00pm Roses Saturday, June 16, 10:30am 12:00pm Register for events and programs at oldwestburygardens.org Events are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Cover photograph, Lisa Reichenberger 2 SCOTT LUCAS

3 Programs and Events Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk in designated garden areas. Dogs must be leashed. Supported in part by Village Vets of Long Island. Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. Dog Exhibitors and Vendors Visit with rescue groups, animal welfare organizations, and vendors selling dog-related merchandise. Saturday, April 21, 11am 4pm Arbor Day Tree Dedication Join contributors to the Tree Fund in dedicating a new tree. Sunday, April 29, 1pm (rain or shine) 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 2 October 31, 10:30 11:30am $18 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$8 member 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 3 October 27, 11:15am 12:30pm $18 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$8 member Spring Market Our spring market, located at The Barn at Orchard Hill, features local food and artisanal boutiques offering and exquisite gifts just in time for Mother s Day. Included with admission. May 5 and 6, 10am 5pm 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 13 Afternoon Tea Enjoy a full tea at Orchard Hill, featuring tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts accompanied by a selection of teas. A seasonal garden tour led by a volunteer docent follows the meal. Wednesday, May 16, 1pm Wednesday, May 23, 1pm Wednesday, June 13, 1pm $40, $37 member. Advance tickets required. Take Flight- Birds and Brews Tweet at us this Happy Hour! Meet and greet owls from Volunteers for Wildlife as experts divulge secrets of the dangerous game of predator vs prey. Later sample seasonal and year round beers from featured brewery Blue Point Brewing Company as sourced by Hicksville Beer and Soda. Age 21 and over only. Friday, May 18, 7-9pm $30, $27 members (includes bar snacks and beer flight) Advance tickets required. Take Flight: Bees and Brews Join us for a bee-happy hour! Ann Marie Breyer, Citifield s Landscape/ Horticulture Manager guides us through twilight gardens discussing backyard beekeeping and conservation. Later sample seasonal and year round beers from featured brewery Greenport Harbor Brewing Company as sourced by Hicksville Beer and Soda. Age 21 and over only. Friday, June 15, 7 9pm $30, $27 members (includes bar snacks and beer flight) Advance tickets required. Paint-Out at the Gardens The Art League of Nassau County will sponsor two days of painting outdoors followed a Meet the Artists Reception and sale of the paintings created. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Old Westbury Gardens. artleagueofnc.org Meet the Artists Reception and Art Sale, Westbury House Sunday, May 27, 3 5:00pm. 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 or visit greaternewyorkregion.org for registration and information. Sunday, June 3 (rain date Sunday, June 10), 9am-3pm Summertime Stargazers Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org All ages. Thursday, June 21, (rain date Friday, June 22) 8:30pm Events are free with admission unless otherwise noted. 3

4 Programs for Kids Open the Door and Explore! Little buds join a guided Gardens walk to view early bloomers as they delight in the timely change of seasons. All ages. Saturday, March 31, 12pm Listen Up! Storybook Strolls Open your ears to classic and modern tales as we stroll the gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft. Ages 3-5. Curious George Plants a Tree by Margret & H.A. Reys Saturday, April 7, 12pm Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson Saturday, May 5, 12pm Rags: Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story by Margot Theis Raven Saturday, June 2, 12pm Eat Up! What s Cookin in the Gardens Discover tasty delights growing in our garden beds! Concoct and sample a simple recipe full of delicious seasonal flavors. All ages. Edible Soil Saturday April 14, 12pm WW I Era Ration cakes Saturday, May 12, 12pm Roses Saturday, June 9, 12pm Make Up! Maker projects Join a guided gardens walk to unearth your inner artist! Gather natural inspiration to form a seasonally inspired take home craft. Ages 6 and up. Feathers and Friends Saturday, May 19, 12pm Paper Poppies Saturday, June 16, 12pm Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits Investigate the wonders of nature and history s mysteries. Fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens uncover clues and solve riddles. Ages 8 and up. Bewildering Birds Saturday, April 28, 12pm Self-guided Scavenger Hunt Saturday, May 26 Flower Forensics Saturday, June 30, 12pm Events are free with admission unless otherwise noted. 4 Weekend Wake Up Kids Pass Program Families, start Saturdays off right with the Weekend Wake Up pass. Includes: Admission to all Saturday Up! Events: 1 adult + children Admission to all Saturday Up! Events 10% OFF Summer Camp registration 10% OFF Gift Shop kid items Admission to KidsFest 2018 (Sunday, September 16) Only $50 (Valid 3/31/18-12/22/18) To purchase visit oldwestburygardens.org PAGES 4 5 OLD WESTBURY GARDENS

5 Summer Camps for Kids Land Lovers Science Camp This program, tailored for ages 6-9, allows young ecologists to unearth the secret science of the outdoors. Daily themes from insects to flowers to wildlife will inspire fun crafts, games, and hands-on activities to enhance each day s discoveries. Monday, July 9 Friday, July 13, 9am 12pm $185, $165 member Fresh Takes Natural Art Camp This program, tailored for ages 6-9, focuses on the art making process as inspired by the natural world. Artists explore a variety of traditional and lesser known methods like drawing and painting, printmaking, mixed media, light power tools and more in an outdoor setting. Open to all levels of experience with an enthusiasm for art. Monday, July 16 Friday, July 20, 9am 12pm $185, 165 member Decade Detectives History Camp This program, tailored for ages 6-9, encourages campers to get clued in to history s mysteries! A week-long hunt leads gumshoes through evidence exploration to solve a Phipps family whodunit. Games, artifact discoveries and behind the scenes explorations bring the past to life over five investigative yester days. Monday, July 23 Friday, July 27, 9am 12pm $185, $165 member Changemakers: Future Museum Pros Camp This program, tailored for ages 10-13, invites junior visionaries to discover the inner workings of a museum and public garden. Go getters gain behind the scenes experience in hands-on activities with museum professionals in the fields of horticulture, preservation, operations and more. Dreams of future museum advocates are fostered in this exclusive week long opportunity. Monday, July 30 Friday, August 3, 9am 12pm $185, $165 member Old Westbury Gardens Changemakers Camp has been selected by the American Horticultural Society to be featured at its 2018 National Children and Youth Garden Symposium. For information and camp registration contact Lisa Reichenberger at lreichenberger@oldwestburygardens.org x338 5

6 World War I Centennial The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, is a special exhibition on loan from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. The exhibit presents descriptions, documents and artwork detailing the ways in which Americans aided war efforts through humanitarian and military relief. Countless local, regional and national groups throughout the U.S. such as the American Field Service, the YMCA and the YWCA provided labor, food, entertainment and physical support to Allied forces. Additionally, the French Foreign Legion afforded Americans the earliest opportunity to fight on the front lines. The contributions of these men and women to war-torn countries was pivotal in the early stages of war. YWCA Hostess House, Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island. The efforts of the American Field Service are among those highlighted in the exhibition, which features images, stories and documents from its archives. American ambulance drivers played key roles in several battles during the early stages war, most notably in parts of France, and often served under extremely dangerous missions on the Western Front. The exhibition was produced by the National World War I Museum and Memorial in collaboration with AFS Intercultural Programs. Principle funding for the exhibition was provided by the Florence Gould Foundation. The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, is on display in Westbury House and is included admission. March 31-July 1. 10am-5pm. 6 World War I New York Book Talk by Kevin Fitzpatrick In 1917 one million soldiers, sailors, and Marines departed for France to fight for the First World War from New York. The city was an important hub during the war as the recruiting and patriotic efforts continued. Kevin Fitzpatrick, author of World War I New York: A Guide to the City s Enduring Ties to the Great War, will discuss the locations where the war touched and how New Yorkers would memorialize the Great War in statuary and other designations. Mr. Fitzpatrick is an author, historian, noted walking tour guide. He has appeared on the Travel Channel, C-SPAN American History TV, BBC Radio, NPR, and many more outlets. Following the presentation there will be a q&a with the author and reception featuring light appetizers and the signature cocktail from the era, The French 75. Thursday, May 10, 7pm $20/$18 member Advance tickets required. AFS and Its Long Island Connections Discover the inspirational foundation of the American Field Service and its Long Island connections in a presentation by Nicole Milano, Head Archivist and Historical Publications Editor, AFS Intercultural Programs. She will also discuss the present work of AFS, which honors the legacy of its founders, to help prevent future conflict through educational and cross-cultural exchanges. Saturday, June 9, 7pm Free with admission but registration is required. LEFT TOP: COURTESY NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL. BOTTOM: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. RIGHT COURTESY KEVIN FITZPATRICK

7 World War I Centennial The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice June 23 October 7 As the winds of war swirled in Europe in 1914, Americans faced decisions about their response to the conflict. Some answered calls by the preparedness movement and enlisted in military reserve units. Others used their influence and wealth to lead the relief response to the refugee crisis in Belgium and France. LEFT TOP: OLD WESTBURY GARDENS ARCHIVES. BOTTOM: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. RIGHT TOP AND BOTTOM: NATIONAL ARCHIVES Captain John S. Phipps, US Army Air Service. Garden Faire and Gymkhana Living History Weekend Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 A weekend of activities for all ages. In June 1918 John S. Phipps held a gymkhana (jim- 'ka-nә) on his estate for the relief of the families of British and Canadian servicemen. This event included equestrian games and demonstrations, food tents and flyovers by military aircraft based at Mitchell Field. Join us as we commemorate this event with a living history weekend with WWI re-enactors, period vehicles, crafts and games for children and horse demonstrations. And in keeping with the British flavor of the original Phipps s gymkhna there will be a tea tent featuring English baked goods, music performances, Morris dance demonstrations, and other faire experiences. Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 11am 5pm Drawing upon the archival collections of Old Westbury Gardens, descendants, and the National Archives, The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice explores how Americans responded to what at first seemed a distant struggle, yet as the war continued became a conflict too close to home. Ethnic and national loyalties, accounts of civilian calamities, and an escalating demand for monetary loans, as well as agricultural and manufactured goods forced Americans to confront issues of allegiance, obligation, and national defense they had not experienced in three generations. The exhibition introduces World War I its causes, responses by Americans prior to the declaration of war against Germany by the US in April 1917, and the subsequent mobilization of social institutions, human labor, and popular will, particularly on Long Island. Visitors will then engage with the participation of noted Long Islanders like John S Phipps and his peers whose personal response to the Great War challenge the way we understand of duty, honor and obligation today. The Great War : Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice is on display in Westbury House and is included admission. June 23 October 7 Long Islander Mrs. Henry P Davison (2nd from left) marches in the Win the War Parade for the Liberty Loan. Top: Headline from the New York Times, June 30, Bottom: Caproni biplane flying over the crowd at the Gymkhana, Phipps Polo Field, June 29,

8 Concerts Program Information Poetica Musica A consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Red Ballroom. 8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert. $30/$25 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required. Northern Lights Guest artists, Trio Vitruvi featuring Niklas Walentin, violin; Alexander McKenzie, piano; Jacob la Cour, cello. Mozart, Piano Trio in B flat major, K.502; Dvořák, Piano Trio in E minor, Opus 90 Dumky; Schubert, Notturno in E flat major, Op.148 (D.897); Beethoven, Piano Trio in D major, Op.70, No 2. Saturday, April Composers of the Great War Hayk Arsenyan, pianist, Barry Crawford, flutist, Oren Fader, guitarist, Eleanor Valkenburg, soprano and guest artist Sanije Matoshi, mezzo soprano Works by: Britten, Bartok, Villa-Lobos, Rachmaninoff and others Saturday, May 5 Long Island Flute Club Recital The Long Island Flute Club (longislanfluteclub.org) presents Matt Ross, flute and Christine Dore, piano, in a recital featuring works by Leclair, Widor, Jongen, Francaix and Gaubert. Sunday, May 6, 2pm Suzuki on the Island suzukiontheisland.com Annual outdoor concert featuring students from all classes. Saturday, June 9, 2:30pm 8 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 or mail. If you have not received your confirmation 14 days prior to your program s start date, call ext 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. 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: COURTESY OF TRIO VITRUVI. BOTTOM: COURTESY MATT ROSS

9 Calendar.OLD WESTBURY GARDENS MARCH APRIL 31 Sat. House and Gardens reopen for Jul. 1 The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, Sat. 12pm Children Open the Door and Explore! Walk 1 Easter Sunday House and Gardens open (no guided tours) 7 Sat. 12pm Children Listen Up! Storybook Stroll: Curious George Plants a Tree by Margret & H.A. Reys 6pm Member Vine To Table $ 14 Sat. 12pm Children Eat Up! What s Cookin in the Gardens: Edible Soil 8pm Concert Poetica Musica: Northern Lights, Trio Vitruvi $ Sat. Sun. 10am 4pm Spring Dog Weekend 21 Sat. 11am-4pm Spring Dog Festival 28 Sat. 10:30am Horticulture Floral Arranging Workshop $ 12pm Children Think Up! Old Westbury Gardens Whodunits: Bewildering Birds 29 Sun. 1pm Arbor Day Tree Dedication Sun. 2pm Horticulture Talk & Tour: Dogwoods, Flowering Trees and Shrubs MAY 2 Oct. 31, Wed. 10:30am Wellness Tai Chi $ 3 Thu. 10am-6pm Horticulture Member Plant Sale 3 Oct. 25, Thu. 11:15am Wellness Yoga $ 4 6 Fri. Sun. 10am-5pm Horticulture Plant Sale 5 6 Sat. Sun., 10am 5pm Spring Market, the Barn at Orchard Hill 5-Oct. 27, Sat. 11:15am Wellness Yoga $ 5 Sat. 12pm Children Listen Up! Storybook Stroll: Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson 8pm Concert Poetica Musica: Composers of the Great War $ 6 Oct. 28, Sun. 10:30am Wellness Tai Chi $ 6 Sun. 2pm Concert Flute Recital featuring Matt Ross 10 Thu. 7pm World War I: New York by Kevin Fitzpatrick $ 12 Sat. 12pm Children Eat Up! What s Cookin in the Gardens: WWI Ration Cakes 13 Sun. Mother s Day Lavender Gift 16 Wed. 1pm Public Program Afternoon Tea $ 18 Fri. 7pm Public Program Take Flight: Bees and Brews $ 19 Sat. 12pm Children Make Up! Maker Project: Feathers and Friends 20 Sun. 9am Horticulture Early Morning Walk 2pm Horticulture Talk & Tour: Spring Bulbs 23 Thu. 1pm Afternoon Tea $ 26 Sat. Children Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Scavenger Hunt $ Indicates either a special fee and/or preregistration. See event entry for specific details. 9

10 Calendar JUNE 2 Sat. 12pm Children Listen Up! Storybook Stroll: Rags: Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story by Margot Theis Raven 3 Sun. 9am 3pm Antique Car Show 9 Sat. 12pm Children Eat Up! What s Cookin in the Gardens: Roses 2:30pm Concert Suzuki on the Island Spring Recital 7pm AFS and Its Long Island Connections $ 13 Wed. 1pm Afternoon Tea $ 15 Fri., 7pm Take Flight: Bees and Brews $ 16 Sat. 10:30am Horticulture Floral Design Workshop $ 12pm Children Make Up! Maker Project: Paper Poppies 17 Sun. 2pm Horticulture Talk & Tour: Roses 21 Thu. 8:30pm Summertime Stargazers 23 October 7 The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice 23 24, Sat. Sun. 11am-5pm Garden Faire and Gymkhana: Living History Weekend 30 Sat., 12pm Children Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Flower Forensics $ Indicates either a special fee and/or preregistration. See event entry for specific details. Vine to Table Spring Member Event: Cocktail Reception with Live Cooking Demonstrations Savory Food Sampling Fine Wine Tasting Grand Prize Raffles Live Music Saturday, April 7, 2018, The Barn at Orchard Hill, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm $80 for member with current membership Members may bring a (non-member) guest and will receive receive $5.00 off their member ticket price. Advance tickets required. Registration includes a 30-minute session to customize and create your own Poke Bowl with Chef An Vo. Poke Bowls are full of colorful vegetables, a variety of bases and proteins. Event sponsors include: Thyme Restaurant and Catering of Rosyln; Healthy Happy Chef; Tucker Woods Music 10 OLD WESTBURY GARDENS

11 Information About Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former country estate of John S. Phipps and his wife Margarita Grace Phipps. Opened to the public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island s heritage, Old Westbury Gardens is an extraordinary example of a gracious era. Built in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley, Westbury House is a magnificent country house reflecting English architecture of the late 1600s and early 1700s The house is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts and remains virtually intact from the more than 50 years of the family s residence. The estate includes over 70 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens. An additional 160 acres of fields and woodlands surround the estate. 71 Old Westbury Road (between Jericho Turnpike, Rte. 25, and the LIE, Exit 39) Old Westbury, New York ; oldwestburygardens.org Mailing Address: PO Box 430, Old Westbury, NY Hours March 31 October 31 Westbury House and the gardens are open every day, except Tuesday, 10am 5pm, final admission 4pm. Support the Gardens Basic Benefits of Membership 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 $80 Basic Benefits extended to two adults and children under 18, 100% tax-deductible. Sustainer $120 Basic Benefits extended to four adults and children under 18, 100% tax-deductible. Admissions $12 General, $10 college students with ID and persons over age 62, $7 children ages Free for members and children ages 6 and under. Group Tour Visits Groups of 15 or more may book in advance to receive group rates. Contact Angela Savio at asavino@oldwestburygardens.org; x312. School and scout groups: Contact Lisa Reichenbeger at lreichenberger@oldwestburygardens.org; x338. Amenities Cafe in the Woods is open daily, 10am-5pm, weather permitting, and offers outdoor dining with a luncheon menu. Uncovered picnic tables are available on first-come basis. A gift shop is located in Westbury House featuring a wide selection of souvenirs, books, and decorative items. Accessibility The first floor of Westbury House is accessible. The unpaved gravel pathways through the gardens are not wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available for guests with state-issued handicap parking permits. Guests should furnish their own wheelchairs and strollers. Strollers are not permitted in Westbury House. 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 on-line at oldwestburygardens.org. For further information about membership or gift memberships, please contact the membership office at ext

12 Old Westbury Gardens PO Box 430 Old Westbury NY NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 6810 WESTBURY, NY Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS April, May, June OLD WESTBURY GARDENS Westbury House and Gardens reopen March 31 The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, , March 31 July 1 Spring Dog Days April Plant Sale May 3 May 6 Antique Car Show, June 3 The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice, June 23 October 7 Garden Faire and Gymkhana, Jue 23 24