Holiday Garden and Train Show
(PRWEB) December 18, 2000
Holiday Garden and Train Show
November 24 through January 7
A 30-foot holiday tree twinkles with lights inside the nation's most glorious Victorian glasshouse, the centerpiece of the old-fashioned charm of the Holiday Garden and Train Show. Outside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, visitors are bathed in a dazzling world of holiday light from a canopy of boughs above. At the Holiday Train Show, miniature trains wind through inviting landscapes of waterfalls, bridges, mountains, and streams, beside replicas of New York's most beautiful historic houses and skyscrapers, all made of natural materials. With caroling, puppet shows, Thomas the Tank Engine, and more, the Garden is never more festive than during the holidays!
Holiday Garden and Train Show - November 24 - January 7
The magnificent Enid A. Haupt Conservatory hosts one of New York's most popular holiday traditions! In a miniature world of sylvan landscapes and historic Old Town New York, trains and trolleys wend their way across rustic bridges, disappearing into forest tunnels to reappear with a surprising flourish. Beautiful historic houses from New York's five boroughs pop up along the way, with a dazzling new reproduction of the New York City skyline including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron Building, Municipal Building, Plaza Hotel, South Street Seaport, and Hell Gate Bridge. Artist Paul Busse of Applied Imagination creates this annual display with all natural materials.
Holiday Reflections at Conservatory Plaza - November 24 - January 7
The entrance plaza to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is resplendent with lights and trimmings, featuring 80 spheres twinkling with white lights along the allée of honey locust trees. From the canopy of boughs above, visitors are bathed in a dazzling world of holiday light. At twilight, it's a magical, tranquil scene inviting joyful reflection away from the City's holiday hustle. With a festive tree trimmed by designer Philip Baloun and the glorious backdrop of the Conservatory itself lit up as a holiday jewel, Holiday Reflections is an enchanting scene.
Christopher Radko: Artistry and Holiday Charm - November 24 - January 7
Christopher Radko's exquisite ornaments designed by the glass artisans of Europe adorn a stunning holiday tree in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory's Aquatic Plants and Vines Gallery, where the shimmering pool creates a magical setting. Mr. Radko has created a glass ornament of the Conser-vatory itself to celebrate the Holiday Garden and Train Show (available at the Shop in the Garden).
City Bunnies' Winter Adventure - November 24 - January 7
Whimsical topiary creatures ice skate, ski, fish, and frolic in humorous outdoor scenes at the Everett Children's Adventure Garden. These charming bunnies, created by artist Suprina Kenney, are set up for winter fun in the Garden's year-round, hands-on discovery museum with nature activities indoors and out. The City Bunnies visit their Grandma at Boulder Maze, string lights on a five-foot ladybug, ride bareback and ski on giant caterpillar topiaries, and even ice skate with their topiary frog buddies.
Tour the Rain Forest
Come in from the cold and discover the lush plants and warm feelings of the tropical rain forest, in the midst of a New York City winter. With illumination throughout the entire eleven glasshouses of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, holiday visitors can enjoy exploration of A World of Plants right into the evening. Start your ecotour with the rich, red poinsettias in the breathtaking Palms of the Americas Gallery. Stroll through tropical lowland and upland rain forests, and dramatic deserts of Africa and the Americas to add a sense of adventure and discovery to your holiday visit. Along the way, discover the lovely holiday tree of Christopher Radko decorated with his singular glass ornaments, including a replica of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, in the Aquatic Plants and Vines Gallery.
Evergreen Trees and Rainbow Colored Leaves in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden - November 25 - December 31 - Are evergreen trees always green? Bring the kids to press an evergreen plant, compare large and small cones of the world, and learn how to distinguish evergreen and deciduous trees.
Whispers from the Wild Storytelling in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Saturday, December 16, 1pm - Trees of the Season by Jonathan Kruk
Children's Tree Garden - December 10 - January 7
Schoolchildren of the Bronx decorate holiday trees with natural and recycled materials.
The Little Engine That Could - Holiday Puppet Theater - Dec. 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 27-31, and Jan. 6 & 7 at 1, 2, and 3pm - New York's master puppeteer Ralph Lee presents his whimsical puppet theater creation of The Little Engine That Could, a popular, interactive holiday feature for children of all ages. ($2)
Community Holiday Open House - December 15, 4-8pm
The Bronx community is invited to celebrate the holidays at the Garden with free admission after 4pm to all events for the Holiday Garden and Train Show, plus special music, hot chocolate and cookies, and more.
Thomas the Tank Engine - December 21 - January 3
See Thomas the Tank Engine, the world's number one engine, while he visits The New York Botanical Garden. Bring a camera and take your children's pictures with Thomas. Event licensed by Gullane Entertainment.
Holiday Bird Count - December 30
Bring your binoculars and join a traditional (unofficial) outdoor holiday bird count at the Garden.
Shop in the Garden and Twombly Plant Shop
A tantalizing selection of natural and botanical gifts and books, plus fresh and beautiful holiday greens and plants, offers unique holiday gift choices.
Whispers from the Wild Winter Woodlands Walk and Storytelling - January 13 and 14, 1pm
The crisp winter air beckons! Bring the kids to explore the Garden's 40-acre Forest in its dramatic winter beauty and enjoy storytelling with Jill Olesker.
The New York Botanical Garden at Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road in the Bronx is open year-round. Holiday hours are Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 10am-6pm. The best way to enjoy the Garden is with the Garden Passport, a combination ticket which includes grounds admission, the Conservatory, Tram Tour, and Everett Children's Adventure Garden for $10 for adults; $7.50 for students and seniors; $4 for children 2-12. Separately, grounds admission is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and students, $1 for children 2-12; under two, free. Grounds admission is free to everyone all day Wednesdays and on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Conservatory admission is $5 for adults; $4 for students and seniors, $3 for children 2-12. For information, call (718) 817-8700 or visit our Web site at www. nybg. org.
Holiday Garden and Train Show
November 24 through January 7
A 30-foot holiday tree twinkles with lights inside the nation's most glorious Victorian glasshouse,
The centerpiece of the old-fashioned charm of the Holiday Garden and Train Show. Outside the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, visitors are bathed in a dazzling world of holiday light from a canopy
Of boughs above. At the Holiday Train Show, miniature trains wind through inviting landscapes of waterfalls, bridges, mountains, and streams, beside replicas of New York's most beautiful historic houses and skyscrapers, all made of natural materials. With caroling, puppet shows, Thomas the
Tank Engine, and more, the Garden is never more festive than during the holidays!
Holiday Garden and Train Show - November 24 - January 7
The magnificent Enid A. Haupt Conservatory hosts one of New York's most popular holiday traditions! In a miniature world of sylvan landscapes and historic Old Town New York, trains and trolleys wend their way across rustic bridges, disappearing into forest tunnels to reappear with a surprising flourish. Beautiful historic houses from New York's five boroughs pop up along the way, with a dazzling new reproduction of the New York City skyline including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron Building, Municipal Building, Plaza Hotel, South Street Seaport, and Hell Gate Bridge. Artist Paul Busse of Applied Imagination creates this annual display with all natural materials.
Holiday Reflections at Conservatory Plaza - November 24 - January 7
The entrance plaza to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is resplendent with lights and trimmings, featuring 80 spheres twinkling with white lights along the allée of honey locust trees. From the canopy of boughs above, visitors are bathed in a dazzling world of holiday light. At twilight, it's a magical, tranquil scene inviting joyful reflection away from the City's holiday hustle. With a festive tree trimmed by designer Philip Baloun and the glorious backdrop of the Conservatory itself lit up as a holiday jewel, Holiday Reflections is an enchanting scene.
Christopher Radko: Artistry and Holiday Charm - November 24 - January 7
Christopher Radko's exquisite ornaments designed by the glass artisans of Europe adorn a stunning holiday tree in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory's Aquatic Plants and Vines Gallery, where the shimmering pool creates a magical setting. Mr. Radko has created a glass ornament of the Conser-vatory itself to celebrate the Holiday Garden and Train Show (available at the Shop in the Garden).
City Bunnies' Winter Adventure - November 24 - January 7
Whimsical topiary creatures ice skate, ski, fish, and frolic in humorous outdoor scenes at the Everett Children's Adventure Garden. These charming bunnies, created by artist Suprina Kenney, are set up for winter fun in the Garden's year-round, hands-on discovery museum with nature activities indoors and out. The City Bunnies visit their Grandma at Boulder Maze, string lights on a five-foot ladybug, ride bareback and ski on giant caterpillar topiaries, and even ice skate with their topiary frog buddies.
Tour the Rain Forest
Come in from the cold and discover the lush plants and warm feelings of the tropical rain forest, in the midst of a New York City winter. With illumination throughout the entire eleven glasshouses of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, holiday visitors can enjoy exploration of A World of Plants right into the evening. Start your ecotour with the rich, red poinsettias in the breathtaking Palms of the Americas Gallery. Stroll through tropical lowland and upland rain forests, and dramatic deserts of Africa and the Americas to add a sense of adventure and discovery to your holiday visit. Along the way, discover the lovely holiday tree of Christopher Radko decorated with his singular glass ornaments, including a replica of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, in the Aquatic Plants and Vines Gallery.
Contact: Karl Lauby or Nancy Ross - (718) 817-8616
November 14, 2000
Evergreen Trees and Rainbow Colored Leaves in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden
November 25 - December 31 - Are evergreen trees always green? Bring the kids to press an evergreen plant, compare large and small cones of the world, and learn how to distinguish evergreen and deciduous trees.
Holiday Craft Classes - November 5 - December 31
The Garden's Continuing Education Department offers hands-on holiday craft courses. Create beautiful decorations in just one session and apply the techniques you learn to the rest of your holiday decorating. Make and bring home gifts, ornaments, wreaths, and centerpieces. (fee) Call (718) 817-8747 for information or a free catalog.
Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-along - December 3, 4:30pm
Share the holiday spirit with a sing-along of carols celebrating the lighting of the glorious 25-foot evergreen tree trimmed by Philip Baloun Designs at Conservatory Plaza. Presented in association with New York City Councilwoman June Eisland.
Bronx Arts Ensemble Holiday Family Concert - December 3, 3pm
Fill your holidays with joy at this popular concert featuring the Highbridge Voices conducted by Bruno Casolari.
The program includes: Elijah's Angel, the award-winning fable of a joyous Christmas/Hanukkah celebration with music by Robert Kapilow, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Good King Wenceslas composed by William Mayer. Call (718) 601-7399. (fee) After the concert, celebrate the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30pm.
Get Up and Garden How-To Workshop: Holiday Plants, Trees, and Wreaths - December 9, 1-3pm
Enjoy this hands-on workshop with the Garden's experts, and learn how to get the most out of your holiday plants and greenery! Free with Garden Passport admission.
Whispers from the Wild Storytelling in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, 1pm - Holiday Fairy Tales by David Elyha
Saturday, December 16, 1pm - Trees of the Season by Jonathan Kruk
Children's Tree Garden - December 10 - January 7
Schoolchildren of the Bronx decorate holiday trees with natural and recycled materials.
The Little Engine That Could - Holiday Puppet Theater - Dec. 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 27-31, and Jan. 6 & 7 at 1, 2, and 3pm - New York's master puppeteer Ralph Lee presents his whimsical puppet theater creation of The Little Engine That Could, a popular, interactive holiday feature for children of all ages. (fee)
Community Holiday Open House - December 15, 4-8pm
The Bronx community is invited to celebrate the holidays at the Garden with free admission after 4pm to all events for the Holiday Garden and Train Show, plus special music, hot chocolate and cookies, and more.
Thomas the Tank Engine - December 21 - January 3
See Thomas the Tank Engine, the world's number one engine, while he visits The New York Botanical Garden. Bring a camera and take your children's pictures with Thomas. Event licensed by Gullane Entertainment.
Holiday Bird Count - December 30
Bring your binoculars and join a traditional (unofficial) outdoor holiday bird count at the Garden.
Shop in the Garden and Twombly Plant Shop
A tantalizing selection of natural and botanical gifts and books, plus fresh and beautiful holiday greens and plants, offers unique holiday gift choices.
Whispers from the Wild Winter Woodlands Walk and Storytelling - January 13 and 14, 1pm
The crisp winter air beckons! Bring the kids to explore the Garden's 40-acre Forest in its dramatic winter beauty and enjoy storytelling with Jill Olesker.
The New York Botanical Garden at Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road in the Bronx is open year-round. Holiday hours are Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 10am-6pm. The best way to enjoy the Garden is with the Garden Passport, a combination ticket which includes grounds admission, the Conservatory, Tram Tour, and Everett Children's Adventure Garden for $10 for adults; $7.50 for students and seniors; $4 for children 2-12. Separately, grounds admission is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and students, $1 for children 2-12; under two, free. Grounds admission is free to everyone all day Wednesdays and on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Conservatory admission is $5 for adults; $4 for students and seniors, $3 for children 2-12. For information, call (718) 817-8700 or visit our Web site at www. nybg. org.
Nancy Ross (718)817-8658
