Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Fall 2018
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OldWestbury
Old WestburyGardens Gardens
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall 2018
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall 2018
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Public Programs
Poetica Musica Stargazers Skywatching Session
A consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Red Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a
Ballroom. nighttime skywatching session. All ages. alisclub.org
8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Thursday, September 13 (inclement weather date Friday, Septem-
Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert. ber 14), 8:30pm
$30/$25 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required.
Dog Days at the Gardens
Nights in a Spanish Garden Bring your dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise at
Works by Granados, Schumann, Schubert, Waxman and more. Old Westbury Gardens. Dogs must be leashed.
Hayk Arsenyan, pianist and guest Spanish violinist, Jesus Reina.
Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21, 10am–5pm
Saturday, September 22 Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28, 10am–5pm
Carnival of the Animals
Works by: Saint-Saens, Prokofiev, Debussy. Natasa Mitrovic, Dog Festival
pianist, Molly Morkoski, pianist, Eugene Moye, cellist, Eleanor The festival features exhibits by animal welfare organizations,
Valkenburg, soprano. vendors, and rescue groups. Free with admission.
Saturday, November 3 Sunday, October 28, displays and activities 11am–4pm, costume
contest and parade at 3pm. To participate for the parade you must
Yoga in the Gardens register by 2pm.
Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
Thursdays and Saturdays, September–October 27, 11:15am–12:15pm The Great War: Lecture Series
In association with The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty,
$18 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$8 member
and Sacrifice Old Westbury Gardens presents a series of talks
Tai Chi exploring the War’s affect upon the lives of Americans.
Wednesdays and Sundays, September–October 28, 10:30–11:30am Role of Long Island’s Business and Political Leaders
$18 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$8 member during the Great War
Presented by Richard Welch, Guest Curator for Old Westbury
Talk & Tour: Enjoy Fall Color and Gardens’ WWI exhibit, LI historian and educator, author of
Plan for Spring Blooms the newly published book World War I and Long Island.
Stroll the path around the West Lake to enjoy end of season color Sunday, October 7, 2pm
and hear tips to plant for spring blooms. The talk is led by Regina Men, Women, and Social Change in World War I.
Watkins, volunteer docent and Master Gardener. Meet at the West Presented by Libby O’Connell, Commissioner, US World War
Porch Beech. Included with admission. I Centennial Commission, author of The American Plate: A
COVER, OCTOBER IN THE WALLED GARDEN/ CHRIS BOWLER
Sunday, October 21, 2pm History of the United States in 100 Bites.
Afternoon Tea Sunday, October 21, 2pm
Enjoy a full tea at Orchard Hill, featuring tea sandwiches, scones, Harlem’s Rattlers and the Great War:
and desserts accompanied by a selection of teas. A seasonal gar- The 369th Regiment.
den tour led by a volunteer docent follows the meal. Presented by Jeffery Sammons, Professor of History, New York
Wednesday, September 19, Thursday, September 27, University, co-author with John H. Morrow, Jr. of Harlem’s
Wednesday, October 3, 1pm Rattlers and the Great War: The Undaunted 369th Regiment
and the African American Quest for Equality.
$40/$37 member. Advance tickets required.
Sunday, November 4, 2pm
Great Marques of Long Island Dear Mr. and Mrs. Phipps: Letters from the Great War
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Fall Concours A presentation about the correspondence from the archives
Antique and late model cars on display. For more information the Phipps’s friends, families, and charities.
contact nybmwcca.org; metronypca.org
Sunday, November 11, 2pm
Sunday, September 23, 9am-3pm
All talks are included with admission and will be held in the
Barn at Orchard Hill.
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Public Programs
Programs for Children
KidsFest Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits
A day of fun and educational activities featuring a concert by Climate Quandaries
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, a Grammy winning, internationally Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries. Fact
touring, purple velvet tuxedo wearing family funk phenomenon. finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens uncover
All ages welcome. clues and solve riddles. Ages 8 and up.
Sunday, September 16, 12–4pm, Concert, 2:30pm Saturday, September 22, 10:30am
Jump Up! Bonus Play Saturdays
COURTESTY SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDDO.
Leaps and Bounds
Make the most of your extra Saturday outdoors. Test your fami-
ly’s fun factor in a series of energetic, team relay races! All ages.
Saturday, September 30, 10:30am
Events are free with admission unless otherwise noted.
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Duty, and Sacrifice
As the winds of war swirled across Europe in The exhibition introduces World War I—its causes, responses by
1914, Americans faced decisions about their Americans prior to the declaration of war against Germany by the
US in April 1917, and the subsequent mobilization of social institu-
response to the conflict. Some answered calls tions, human labor, and popular will, particularly on Long Island.
by the preparedness movement and enlisted in The stories of Long Islanders like John S. Phipps and their person-
military reserve units. Others used their wealth and al role in the war challenge the way we understand duty, honor
influence to lead the response to the humanitarian and obligation today.
crisis caused by the conflict. The Great War: Portraits of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice
Drawing upon the archival collections of Old Westbury Gardens, is on display in Westbury House and is included with admis-
descendants, and the National Archives, The Great War: Portraits sion. Extended through November 18
of Privilege, Duty, and Sacrifice explores the response of individual Gallery talks Sundays at 1pm
Americans to a distant struggle that soon became a world-wide
conflict. Americans faced a decision about their commitment to
their nation and to others.
3Calendar
SEPTEMBER
13 Thursday, 8:30pm Public Program Stargazers
16 Sunday, 12–4pm Children Kidsfest
19 Wednesday, 1pm Public Program Afternoon Tea $
22 Saturday, 10:30am Children Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits
8pm Concert Poetica Musica: Nights in a Spanish Garden $
23 Sunday, 9am Public Program Great Marques at Old Westbury Gardens
27 Thursday, 1pm Public Program Afternoon Tea $
29 Saturday, 10:30am Children Jump Up Bonus Play Saturday
OCTOBER
3 Wednesday, 1pm Public Program Afternoon Tea $
7 Sunday, 2pm Public Program The Great War and LI’s Business and Political Leaders
8 Columbus Day Old Westbury Gardens and Westbury House open 10am-5pm
16 Tuesday, 11am Benefit Children in Bloom Luncheon $
20–21 Saturday, Sunday, 10am–5pm Public Program Fall Dog Weekend
21 Sunday 2pm Public Program Men, Women, and Social Change in World War
2pm Public Program Enjoy Fall Color and Plan for Spring Blooms
27–28 Saturday, Sunday, 10am–5pm Public Program Fall Dog Weekend
28 Sunday, 11am-4pm Public Program Fall Dog Festival and Costume Parade
$ Indicates either a special fee and/or preregistration. See event entry for specific details.
RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS
October 5–7, 12–14, 18–21, 25–29 Visit TheRise.org for tickets and times.
Looking Ahead
Weekends in November Christmas at Westbury House
In November Westbury House and the gardens are open Visit Westbury House all trimmed in festive decor.
10am–5pm, last admission is at 4pm , on all Saturdays and Extended dates for 2018
Sundays, Monday, November 12 (Veterans Day observed) and
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 23, 24, 25
Friday, November 23 (Friday after Thanksgiving). Old Westbury
Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2
Gardens is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 7, 8, 9
Holiday Market Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 14, 15, 16
Our holiday market returns with more vendors featuring local Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 21, 22, 23
food and artisanal boutiques offering delicious eats and exquisite See oldwestburygardens.org for a complete schedule.
gifts. Included with admission.
Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25, 10am–4pm
The Barn at Orchard Hill and Orchard House.
4Visiting the Gardens Support
About Basic Benefits of Membership
Old Westbury Gardens is the former country estate of John S. • Unlimited free admission to Westbury House and Gar-
Phipps and his wife Margarita Grace Phipps. It was opened to the dens (except for special events).
public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island’s • Member-only hours for the Annual Plant Sale.
heritage. The center of the estate is Westbury House conceived by
• Member-only events & educational programs.
the English designer George A. Crawely and built in 1905–7. The
house is centered amid 230 acres of landscaped formal and infor- • Advanced registration for selected public programs.
mal gardens, fields and woodlands. • Reciprocal admission & discounts at more than 200 gar-
71 Old Westbury Road dens and arboreta in the US & Canada.
(between Jericho Turnpike, Rte. 25, and the LIE, Exit 39) • Subscription to the Newsletter and Calendar of Events.
Old Westbury, New York 11568 • Discounts at participating garden centers.
516.333.0048; oldwestburygardens.org • 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Plant Shop and Plant Sales.
Mailing Address: PO Box 430, Old Westbury, NY 11568 • Opportunity to host private events at Orchard Hill.
Hours Individual $50 Basic Benefits extended to one adult,
September–October 31 100% tax-deductible.
Westbury House and the gardens open at 10am; Family/Dual $80 Basic Benefits extended to two adults and
Final Admission 4pm. House and gardens close 1 hour after final children under 18, 100% tax-deductible.
admission. Sustainer $120 Basic Benefits extended to four adults and
Open on Columbus Day, October 9, 10am–5pm. children under 18, 100% tax-deductible.
Admissions Friend $300 Basic benefits extended to six adults and
$12 General, $10 college students with ID and persons over age 62, children under 18, plus invitations to select programs trips,
$7 children ages 7–17. Free for members and children ages 6 and and tours, 100% tax-deductible.
under. Patron $500 Friend Benefits plus: Access to special reserved
parking, invitations to exclusive fundraising events, Picnic
Group Tour Visits Pops Car Pass, $405 tax-deductible.
Groups of 15 or more may book in advance to receive group rates
asavino@oldwestburygardens.org; 516.333.0048 x310 Contributor $1000 Patron Benefits, plus: Personalized tour
with an expert guide and Picnic Pops Sponsor Pass,
School and scout groups: Contact lreichenberger@oldwest- $905 tax-deductible.
burygardens.org; 516.333.0048 x338
Benefactor $2,500 Contributor Benefits, plus: Opportunity
Amenities to host a private Gardens event, $2,405 tax-deductible.
Cafe in the Woods follows the same hours as above, weather •
permitting, through October 31, and offers outdoor dining with a
Become a member on-line at oldwestburygardens.org. For
luncheon menu. Direct line: 516.987.4821
more information about membership or gift memberships,
Uncovered picnic tables are available on first-come basis. contact the membership office at 516.333.0048 ext. 308.
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.
Register for events and programs at
oldwestburygardens.org
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Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall 2018
The Great War: Portraits of Privilege,
Duty, and Sacrifice
extended to November 18
Kidsfest, September 16
Dog-Friendly Days
October 20, 21, 27 and 28
Fall Dog Festival and Costume Parade
October 28
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