Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Vilina Phan
Posted in Programs and Events on July 24 2015, by Vilina Phan
Transport yourself to the wonderful world of Frida Kahlo this weekend! With FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life in full swing, there’s no time like the present to experience and celebrate the life of the great artist. See the world as Frida did in the Enid A. Conservatory, which re-imagines her home and garden, the Casa Azul, in Mexico City. Then visit the Mertz Library and view an exquisitely curated collection of rarely seen paintings by Frida Kahlo.
Hungry? Make reservations to the Hudson Garden Grill–equal parts picturesque and delicious. As of this week, the full-service farm-to-table restaurant at the Garden has an updated Frida-inspired menu designed by Chef Julian Alonzo.
And throughout the weekend there will be music, dance, and film screenings—all honoring Frida, Diego, and the country they called home. So come and spend some time enjoying the Garden’s summer landscape—we know it’s been on your seasonal bucket list!
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Posted in Programs and Events on July 17 2015, by Vilina Phan
This weekend, dine on a delicious meal arranged and prepared by esteemed chefs while enjoying the summer beauty of the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden during Family Dinners with Mario Batali’s Chefs–but act fast, as tickets to this Sunday event are selling like hot cakes! The dinner will feature a family-style, three-course menu alongside hands-on gardening and craft activities and live cooking demonstrations, the perfect occasion to introduce your kids to gourmet dining in a fun and open atmosphere.
Bask in the art and culture of Frida and her heritage throughout the rest of the weekend with live music and dance as well as an exclusive screening of Frida on Saturday and Guten Tag, Ramon on Sunday–all taking place at the Ross Hall.
Summer is in full swing at the Garden, and there’s never been a better time to get out and enjoy the exciting activities that come with it!
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Posted in Programs and Events on July 10 2015, by Vilina Phan
¡Viva la Frida! Celebrate the life and spirit of Frida Kahlo during this weekend’s bevy of Frida-filled festivities, which just so happen to cap off the week of the artist’s birthday!
You’ll definitely run into Frida and Diego, a few times over…well at least their doppelgangers, during the much anticipated Look-Alike Contest on Saturday. See a parade of Fridas and Diegos showing off their finest attire inspired by the colorful duo and vote for your favorite at the Conservatory Plaza!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and dance at the Conservatory Plaza. Get crafty and create a beautiful flower crown inspired by the artist’s legendary fashion savvy at the Conservatory Lawn, then hop over to the Visitor Center to watch famed street artist Bradley Theodore create a mural in front of your eyes.
And kids will love the giant monarch butterfly puppets moving throughout the Garden, designed by internationally-known Bronx artist Lucrecia Novoa.
Although the Frida al Fresco Evening on Saturday is sold out, we encourage you to come back during a future night to experience the exhibition in a dramatically different light!
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Posted in Programs and Events on April 17 2015, by Vilina Phan
Come experience the uniquely stunning The Orchid Show: Chandeliers in its final week at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and stay for the newly opened Hudson Garden Grill, serving New American cuisine inspired by locally sourced and ethically produced ingredients.
And while you’re here, take advantage of the weather by soaking in the sun while delighting in the budding cherry blossoms, blooming magnolias, and breathtaking rhododendrons. Programs abound to help guide your weekend activities, so read on, and see what piques your interest!
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