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from September 27, 2016 to December 10, 2016
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
CANCELLED: Illustrated Lecture: Edith Wharton and the Food and Dining of Old New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chef Carl Raymond will present a unique portrait of food and dining in 1840s to 1860s New York, told through the lens of one of America’s greatest writers.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Food, Talks
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Local Author Spotlight: Richard Zacks
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Richard Zacks discusses his new book "Chasing the Last Laugh: Mark Twain’s Raucous and Redemptive Round-the- World Comedy Tour".
Category: History, Talks
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Category: Education, Nature, Talks
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Doodle to Da Beat Bronx
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This art workshop will help you learn how to distress from everyday life pressure through doodling. No prior knowledge of drawing is needed. Beginners are welcome. Supplies will be…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Talks, Seniors
Free!
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Category: Nature, Talks
Heather Garden Design Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre Heather Garden.
Category: Nature, Tours, Talks
Free!
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Common Threads Workshop
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Kat Granados will be leading a crocheting circle in the Parlor Room. She will discuss some techniques that would’ve been implemented in this room in the 1800s.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Talks, Seniors
Free!
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Screenwriting Process
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This writing series will workshop the following topics: Discovering Visual Elements; Creating Characters; Plots and Outlines; Proper Screening Format, and more!
Category: Education, Talks
Free!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Hear about the ancient sport of falconry and meet live raptors from around the world.
Category: Nature, Talks
Friday, October 14, 2016
Public and Environmental Art Portfolio Review
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Get feedback on your artwork images, artist statement, project concepts, and website, or discuss opportunities and resources for artists.
Category: Art, Talks
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