Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTSJuly–September 2013

Height of Summer Color in the Walled GardenCurator of the Walled Garden, Kim Johnson, will highlight some of the plants that give peak summer color. Sunday, August 4, 2pmFree with admission.

Floral DesignAugust is the peak month for the Gardens’ cut garden. Head Gardener Scott Lucas, who also creates the arrange-ments in Westbury House, will use selections from the cut garden to demonstrate different design techniques.

Thursday, August 15, 10:30amSaturday, August 17, 10:30am$15/$5 member. Advance registration required.

Sundials in the Garden How many sundials are there at the Gardens? Find out as you take a guided tour with educator and volunteer docent, Gene Lanzaro as he discusses the history and types of sundials and those that are part of the Gardens’ landscape design. Sunday, September 8, 2pmFree with admission.

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Fiat Concorso ShowNew and vintage Italian cars will be on display at the Con-corso portion of the 30th Annual FIAT FreakOut National Convention hosted by the Long Island Chapter of FIAT Club America. For registration and information visit fiatclubamerica.com.Saturday, July 20, 11am–2pm

StargazersJoin members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for skywatching. asliclub.orgThursday, July 18 (rain date Friday, July 19), 8:30pm Thursday, August 15 (rain date Friday, August 16), 8:30pm Thursday, September 12 (rain date Friday, September 13), 8:30pm

Bat WalkMaria Armour, Senior Instructor, Bridgewater State Univer-sity will lead a walk through the Gardens to listen and look for bats while she discusses bat ecology and conservation.Friday, July 26, 7:30pm (rain date Saturday, July 27)

53rd Annual Scottish Festival and Highland GamesWith bagpipes, caber tossing, concerts, food, and kids’

games, this festival is for everyone. The Long Island Scottish Clan Mac Duff hosts. liscots.orgSaturday, August 24, 8am–5pm; Ceremony, 12:30pm.$15; $12 over 62; $7 ages 7–17/ $7 member; free for ages 6 and under.

Garden TeaSpend a gracious afternoon

at the Gardens. Enjoy an elegant tea at Orchard Hill, fol-lowed by a seasonal tour.Thursday, September 12, 1pm, Wednesday, September 25, 1pm $35/ $30 member. Advance registration required.

Legends of the European Motorways1950s to current model Porsches, Mercedes-Benz, BMWs, and Aston-Martins will be on display. For registration infor-mation contact Porsche Club of America-metro New York at metronypca.org.Sunday, September 22, 9am–3pm

Dog Days at the GardensBring your dog for an invigorating walk and healthy ex-ercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Dogs must be leashed.Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 10am–5pm.

Fall Dog FestivalThe festival features exhibits by animal welfare organiza-tions, vendors, and rescue groups.Sunday, September 29 Displays and activities 1–4pm, Cos-tume contest and parade at 3pm.

The Rise of the Jack O’LanternsLong Island’s #1 Halloween experience returns for 17 nights in 2013 with all new themes. The Rise features over 5,000 Jack O’Lanterns carved by local artists and is a unique walk-through experience that’s suitable for visitors of all ages.Visit TheRise.org for schedule and ticket information.

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For over 40 years Old Westbury Gardens has been the place to be on Wednesday nights in the summer. $10/$8 members and over age 62. Free for ages 17 and under when accompanied by an adult.

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Concerts

The Hot SardinesThe Hot Sardines sound—wartime Paris via New Orleans, or the other way around—is steeped in hot jazz, salty stride piano,

and the kind of music Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt and Fats Waller played. Wednesday, July 17

Issa Cabrera and Los Tropicales del RitmoIssa Cabrera along with the 8 piece ensemble, Los Tropicales del Ritmo, creates an evening of Latin dance rhythms combining Salsa, Samba, Cum-bia and Cha-Cha. Wednesday, July 24.

Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot SwingSince their debut in 1995 to a crowd of more than four hundred lindy hoppers, The Red

Hot Swing have been thrilling audiences with their eclectic mix of jazz, jump blues, originals, and swing. Wednesday, July 31.

The Eddie Torres Mambo Kings OrchestraFor over four decades Eddie Torres, also known as “The Mambo King,” has taught thousands of people and no-table entertainers such as Delille Thomas (Mambo D), Wilton Beltre (founder of the Santo Rico Dance Com-pany), Adolfo Indochea, and Frankie Martinez, how to dance salsa in his own distinctive style. Wednesday, August 7.

Vince Giordano and the NighthawksThe Emmy award winning band returns for an evening of 1920s and ’30s jazz and

popular dance music. Wednesday, August 14.

Picnic Pops Dance Lesson 6:30; Concert 7pm. Weather postponements will be made by 1pm on the day of the concert.

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Concerts

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Poetica MusicaA consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Red Ballroom. poeticamusica.commystère D’amourArtists: Barry Crawford, flute, Oren Fader, guitar, Eleanor Valkenburg, soprano, guest artist, Molly Morkowski, pianoWorks: by Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc, Roussel and more.Saturday, September 28, 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.Dreams of bohemiaArtists: Abe Appleman,viola, Eugene Moye, cello, Gail Niwa, piano, Guest Artist, Petr Maceček, violinWorks by Dvořák, Martinů, Beethoven, Schubert and moreSaturday, November 9, 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.

West Porch Beech ConcertsBring a chair or blanket and relax under the cool shade of the West Porch Beech listening to a variety of musi-cal genres performed by Artist-in-Residence Suzanne Mueller and friends.All concerts 3pm. In case of inclement weather the con-certs will be held in the Ballroom of Westbury House.Free with admission.Cross islandThe cello-piano duo of Suzanne Mueller and Elinor Abrams Zayas, opens the series, with guest clarinetist Sandy Tepper. The program will include the duo’s usual eclectic mix, as well as waltzes composed for Cross Is-land and clarinet/cello duets premiered at the Gardens last summer.Sunday, July 7CambiataCellist Suzanne Muller duet with flutist Pamela Sklar. Guitarist Mark McCarron, special guest. The program will include classical music, jazz, and more!Sunday, July 14hungrytownHusband and wife Ken Anderson and Rebecca Hall return to the Gardens and perform their original music with Suzanne Mueller. Jukebox has described Hungry-town as “modern representatives of traditions-based folk music,” and are a big favorite every year.Sunday, July 21suzzane mueller in ConcertSuzanne presents the release concert for her new solo CD, Solitaire. The hour will feature a wide range of music, from Bach through works composed especially for Suzanne, and will include a guest appearance by soprano Mary Sklar, who will be joining Suzanne in Rick Sowash’s “Bright April”—a song cycle of poems by Sara Teasdale.July 28Cross islandSuzanne Mueller, cello, and Elinor Abrams Zayas, pia-no, with guest violinist Yeou-Cheng Ma. The program will span styles and centuries, including several tangos!Sunday, August 4

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Storybook StrollsChildren, ages 3–5, are invited to listen to a story as they walk through the gardens.Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs.The weather takes a turn for the delicious in this story by Judi Barrett. Storybook stroll-ers will watch the sky and create a cloud craft to take home.Saturday, July 6, Noonblueberries for salFollow Sal and her forest friends on an ad-venture in this story by Robert McCloskey. Sample local jams to find how summertime flavors can be enjoyed year round.Saturday, August 3, Noonmake way for DucklingsCelebrate the fall migration of the Gardens’ feathered friends with this classic tale by Robert McCloskey. Create a handmade craft to honor the annual bird voyages.September 7, Noon

Teddy Bear PicnicBring your furry friend and an adult for an afternoon in the Cottage Garden with finger foods, crafts, and games. Ages 3-6.$15/ $10 member Advance registration required.Saturday, July 13, 1–3pm (rain date July 20)

Kid’s Flower-tography!Art educator, Mary Deas, will lead a 2-hour walking tour through the gardens while giving helpful tips and tricks on photography. Those who participate can submit their photo-graphs for a chance to be featured on our website. This event is most appropriate for kids ages 8–12.. Bring your camera.Saturday, July 20, 10amFree with admission but advance registration required.

What Goes Around, Comes Around Mosaic CraftMother nature—the ultimate recycler! Learn how both peo-ple and nature make a difference ecologically while crafting a handmade flower mosaic from recycled bottle tops. Free with admission.Saturday, July 27, Noon

Bug SafariHunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other creepy, crawly creatures in the gardens. Bring a butter-fly net and collecting jars.Saturday, August 10, 11am (rain date Saturday, August 17)

What’s Cookin’ in the Gardens?Eating seasonally is beneficial to our taste-buds and our environment! Junior chefs learn what’s growing in our vege-table garden and create a dish sampling the best of summer-time fare.Saturday, August 17, Noon

Riddle Me This…Garden detectives join a guided scavenger hunt to listen to the secrets of the land. Children discover tricky methods of plant survival by deciphering riddled pictographs.Saturday, August 31, Noon

Seed Saving in SeptemberSeed saving is a cost effective method of insuring successful plantings of your favorite varieties in next year’s garden. Children learn seed basics and discover the best techniques to harvest and preserve seeds. Attendees are encouraged to bring saved seeds from their backyard gardens to share and trade with other garden friends.Saturday, September 14, Noon

KidsfestA day of fun and educational activities featuring a high-en-ergy performance by The Not-Its! that will make the entire family want to dance and jump up and down.

Sunday, September 22, Noon–4pm, Concert at 2:30pm.Kidsfest is sponsored by The O’Sullivan Chidren Foundation.

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Yoga in the GardensProfessional 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–12:30pm$15 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$5 member

Tai ChiTai 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, 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 11568516.333.0048; oldwestburygardens.orgMailing Address: PO Box 430, Old Westbury, NY 11568

HoursaprilOpen every weekend, 10am–5pm, Final admission is 4pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pmmay–octoberOpen every day except Tuesday, 10am–5pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pm, Final admission is 4pm.

Admissionsapril$8 General, $5 over age 62, $3 children ages 7–17 Free for members and children ages 6 and under.may–october$10 General, $8 over age 62, $5 children ages 7–17 Free for members and children ages 6 and under.

Wellness Visiting the Gardens

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Program and Event InformationOld Westbury Gardens reserves the right to change or cancel programs and events. Visit oldwestburygardens.org for any changes.RegistrationRegistration for all events is at oldwestburygardens.org. Where indicat-ed advance registration or tickets are required in order to ensure ade-quate 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.Refunds must be requested in writing and will be issued only if request-ed 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-de-ductible gift.

July

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2house and gardens closed.

3tai Chi, 10:30am $

4no yoga class

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5 6yoga, 11:15am $

&& storybook stroll, noon

7&♪west porch beech

Concert: Cross island,3pm

8 9house and gardens closed.

10tai Chi, 10:30am $

11yoga, 11:15am $

12 13yoga, 11:15am $

&&teddy bear picnic,1pm $

14&♪west porch beech

Concert: Cambiata, 3pm

15&&eco heroes

Camp, July 15–199am–12pm $

16house and gardens closed.

17tai Chi, 10:30am $

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18yoga, 11:15am $

stargazers,8:30pm

19 20&&Flower-tography!

10am–noon

Fiat Concorso show,11am–2pm

yoga, 11:15am $

21&♪west porch beech

Concert: hungrytown,3pm

22&&expedition

green Camp,July 22–269am–12pm $

23house and gardens closed.

24tai Chi, 10:30am $

&L issa Cabreraand Lostropicalesdel Ritmo

25yoga, 11:15am $

26bat walk,7:30pm

27yoga, 11:15am $

&& what goes aroundComes around,noon

28&♪west porch beech

Concert: suzannemueller, 3pm

29 30house and gardens closed.

31tai Chi, 10:30am $

&Lvanessatrouble and the Red hot swing band

&& event for Children

&$ special fee and/or advance tickets are required; see listing for complete details.

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&L picnic pops: Dance Lesson 6:30pm, Concert 7pm, $10/ $ 8 member

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

&& event for Children

&s horticulture program

&♪ Concert

&L picnic pops: Dance Lesson 6:30pm, Concert 7pm, $10/ $ 8 member

&$ special fee and/or advance tickets are required, see listing for complete details.

1yoga, 11:15am $

2 3yoga, 11:15am $

&&storybook stroll, noon

4&ssummer Color in the

walled garden, 2pm

&♪west porch beechConcert: Cross island3pm

5 6house and gardens closed.

7tai Chi, 10:30am $

&Lthe eddie torres mambokings orchestra

8yoga, 11:15am $

9 10yoga, 11:15am $

&& bug safari, 11am

11 12 13house and gardens closed.

14tai Chi, 10:30am $

&Lvince giordano and the nighthawks

15Floral Design, 10:30am $

yoga, 11:15am $

stargazers, 8:30pm

16 17Floral Design, 10:30am $

yoga, 11:15am $

&&what’s Cookin’ in the gardens, noon

18 19 20house and gardens closed.

21tai Chi, 10:30am $

22yoga, 11:15am $

23 24scottish Festivaland highland games8am–5pm $

no yoga Class

25 26 27house and gardens closed.

28tai Chi, 10:30am $

29yoga, 11:15am $

30 31yoga, 11:15am $

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September

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2LaboR Day

3house andgardens closed.

4tai Chi, 10:30am $

5yoga, 11:15am $

6 7yoga, 11:15am $

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garden, 2pm

9 10house andgardens closed.

11tai Chi, 10:30am $

12yoga, 11:15am $

afternoon tea, 1pm $

stargazers,8:30pm

13 14yoga, 11:15am $

&&seed saving in september, noon

15 16 17house andgardens closed.

18tai Chi, 10:30am $

19yoga, 11:15am $

20 21yoga, 11:15am $

22Legends of theeuro motorways,9am–3pm

&&kidsfest, noon–4pm

&&the not-its Concert,2:30pm

23 24house andgardens closed.

25tai Chi, 10:30am $

afternoon tea, 1pm $

26yoga, 11:15am $

27 28Dog Days

yoga, 11:15am $

&♪poetica musica,8pm $

29Dog Days

Fall Dog Festival,11am–4pm

Costume parade, 3pm

30&& event for Children

&s horticulture program

&♪ Concert

&$ special fee and/or advance tickets are required, see listing for complete details.

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Membership and Support

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 $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, benefits, or for making a contribution to the Annual Appeal. Please contact the membership office at 516.333.0048 ext. 309 during regular business hours with any questions.

Red Carpet Children in Bloom LuncheonAn elegant champagne luncheon hosted in the Red Ball-room to benefit the Children’s Environmental education program. Joan MacNaughton, Chairman, Nancy DeMat-teis, Honorary Guest.Tuesday, October 1, 11am $175 per person. Advanced registration required; contact Jacquelynn Kanterman, 516.333.0048 x308.

For event and program registration visit oldwestburygardens.org

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table of guests from the 2012 Luncheon: helene herzig, arlene Levine, susan weiss, Carol sternberg, Jill Friedman, bottom left Carol wolowitz, nancy Dematteis and kay maris

The Rise of the Jack O’LanternsDiscount tickets for membersOld Westbury Gardens members have exclusive access to purchase discounted tickets for RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns ahead of the general public! Come see 5,000 hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns light up the night this October! Advanced purchase required.Visit TheRISE.org/OWG for complete information.

Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTSJuly–September 2013

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