Word Up celebrates the gallery opening of visual artist Reynaldo García Pantaleón newest show Color de Dolor, a small selection of artworks created over the past three years, attempting to understand these times of public genocide and new/old ignominies. Join us for drinks, snacks, and a discussion with the artist.
Opening (La inauguración de la galería)- March 6 @ 6pm
Artst Talk (Conversación con el artista) – March 21 @ 4pm
This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket with 30 max attendees. Please register in advance.
Join us at Fort Washington Library for YoBOO, short for Yoga Bootcamp, a unique take on fitness for children. We combine the aerobic fun of bootcamp with the powerful breathing techniques of yoga to take the children on an energy rollercoaster. We’re up, we’re down, we’re having FUN!
First we calm down, and then we dance and jump, and then we come back to our breath. It’s a wonderful way to teach children that there is time for energetic fun and a time for quiet breathes.
Esther Crow- Pollinator Puppet Making
In this workshop, Esther and her puppet, Bernie the Bee, will assist kids in creating bee, bat and butterfly puppets and will teach about how these creatures pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat, and how important they are to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Materials will be provided, but kids are encouraged to bring recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls for the base of the puppets, and any other recycled/upcycled materials such as colored paper, fabric scraps, beads, sequins, pipe cleaners etc. Esther will also encourage kids to name their puppets and give them voices.
Audience: Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (6-12 years)
This program will take place at Fort Washington Library. Join us for a special musical storytime presented by musicians from Jazz WaHi! Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Come ready to dance!
Next Storytime, Saturday, March 7
Shearing of the Heather Garden and Community Parade
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park!
Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in the northeast. Make flower-themed crafts, take home your own propagated heathers, get your face painted, make some chalk art, chat with our gardeners, enjoy at tour of the Heather Garden, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
