It is with great pleasure that we welcome the acclaimed naturalist and writer, Leslie Day as this year’s Sid Horenstein Memorial Reader.
She will read from and discuss her newest book, River–A Hudson Memoir (Cornell University Press, 2025.) The book offers a unique look at Dr. Day’s life when, in 1975, she moved to a tiny houseboat at the 79th St. Boat Basin on the Hudson. It is a love letter to New York City, the Hudson River, as well as the environment around us and the people who shape it.
Dr. Day had lead many nature walks and had taught widely throughout the city. Her books include Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City, Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City, Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City, Honeybee Hotel: the Waldorf Astoria’s Roof Garden and the Heart of New York City, https://www.lesliedaynyc.com/about
Sid Horenstein was a noted geologist and educator at the American Museum of Natural History. He was also a neighbor and good friend to Bruce’s Garden. Each year we ask a distinguished naturalist to read to honor his memory.
Risa HIrsch Ehrlich: Legacy Exhibit & Sale, A Fundraiser for NoMAA
Risa Ehrlich, a cherished member of the Uptown Manhattan arts community, passed away in December 2025.
A gifted ceramic artist, her work was at once delicate and bold, always evolving.
Risa bequeathed a collection of her work to NoMAA to support the community she loved.
Come experience her work.
Acquire one of the last available pieces.
Celebrate her legacy while supporting the future of the arts.
TUESDAY
JUNE 16, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 PM
NoMAA GALLERY
United Palace Theater
4140 Broadway & 176th St
New York,
To see more of Risa’s work and learn more about her life in art, please see her website:
www.legacyrisa.com
Exhibit and sale benefits NoMAA, supporting local artists, community initiatives and the Subway Elevator Poster Project. www.nomaanyc.org
Please join us for the artists’ opening reception of the surrealistic illustrations of Eric Kollin and the humorous cartoons of David Kaminsky on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Gallery hours – Mon 9-3:30, Wed & Fri 9-5 and by appointment. Free. ADA compliant. 212-568-8304.
You are invited to the Artist Reception for “A Compendium of Useful Machines”, which will take place on Saturday, January 17, 3pm-5pm.
I would love to see you there!
This project gathers paintings of machines I’ve either loved or observed. Their purposes differ, but we made them, we used them, and they make things easier, until they don’t. Technological advancements will relegate all of them to obscurity, some faster than others. We design a tool, until life calls us to innovate further. This show is a fleeting act of remembrance. Come celebrate these machines with me. Light refreshments will be served!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, January 17
⌚ Time: 3pm-5pm
📍 Location: Buunni Coffee, 213 Pinehurst Ave, NY, NY 10033
