January 2014 Bronx Events
The new year started us off with plenty of snow play time to enjoy in the vast amount of parkland The Bronx has available for us. But once you are done building snowmen and creating snow angels there are many other activities – indoor and outdoor – you can enjoy.
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Week Jan.1-5 | Week Jan.6-12 | Week Jan.13-19 | Week Jan.20-26| Week Jan.27-31
Week Jan. 1-5
The Holiday Train Show
Now – Jan 12, 2014
New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY
The Holiday Train Show is back with plenty of holiday fun and new surprises for the whole family! Marvel at model trains zipping around New York landmark replicas made of plant parts such as nuts, bark, and leaves, and get an insider’s look at how the building replicas are constructed in The Artist’s Studio. Explore the exhibition in the warmth of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, enjoy hands-on holiday fun for the entire family, and get your holiday shopping done too—it’s a whole day of fun!
For complete information on activities, tickets and prices visit www.NYBG.org
Week Jan. 6-12
The Holiday Train Show (LAST WEEK)
Now – Jan 12, 2014
New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY
The Holiday Train Show is back with plenty of holiday fun and new surprises for the whole family! Marvel at model trains zipping around New York landmark replicas made of plant parts such as nuts, bark, and leaves, and get an insider’s look at how the building replicas are constructed in The Artist’s Studio. Explore the exhibition in the warmth of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, enjoy hands-on holiday fun for the entire family, and get your holiday shopping done too—it’s a whole day of fun!
For complete information on activities, tickets and prices visit www.NYBG.org
1040 Lounge: Artist Spotlight With Tony Feher
Friday, January 10, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Bronx Museum of the Arts, Grand Concourse, Bronx
Sculptor Tony Feher will speak about his life and work. Join the talk and moderated Q & A led by Bronx Museum curator Lia Zaaloff. For more info visit: www.bronxmuseum.org
FREE
Van Cortlandt Park TreeCycle!
Saturday & Sunday , January 11 & 12, 10am – 2pm
Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY, United States
January 11 and 12 Van Cortlandt Park’s staff will spend the day chipping trees at the Van Cortlandt Golf Course lot into fragrant and beneficial mulch that can be used in your home and community gardens.
Van Cortlandt Golf Course, Bailey Ave & Van Cortlandt Park South
Mosholu Golf Course, 3545 Jerome Avenue
Indian Field East, 233rd Street & Van Cortlandt Park East,
As you leave with your bag of mulch, stop by the Sachet Making Station, where you can make your own free pine scented sachets. It’s the perfect way to keep your Christmas tree year-round! There are also chipping and drop off locations throughout the borough.
For more info visit www.nycparks.org
Family Art Project: Kandinsky Colors and Toscanini Sounds
Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 10am – 1pm
Where Wave Hill, West 249th Street, Bronx, NY
Family Art Project: Kandinsky Colors and Toscanini Sounds Saturday, Jan 11 – 10:00AM-1:00PM Wave Hill House According to Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, “music is the ultimate teacher.” Together we’ll listen to the music of former Wave Hill resident and conductor Arturo Toscanini and explore the emotions, colors and even animals behind the music. Find your inner resonance with color, music and tempera paint. Illustrious Residents event.
Free with admission to the grounds.
Saturdays Free admission to grounds 9am-noon
For more information visit: www.wavehill.org
Week Dec. 13-19
TBA
Week Dec. 20-26
Life Below Stairs at Downton Abbey
Thursday, January 23, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Shore Road, Bronx, NY, United States (map)
Description Life Below Stairs at Downton Abbey Thursday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. Cultural historian and Brit Lorella Brocklesby teaches at NYU and Parsons and lectures widely on social history in England and America. In this illustrated talk, she focuses on the lives of 19th- and early 20th-century servants as depicted in the popular Downton Abbey series. Registration requested. Cost $10 adults; $8 seniors, students, & members
For more information visit: www.bpmm.org
Week Dec. 27-31
1040 Lounge: Artist Spotlight with Wayne Lawrence
When Fri, January 31, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where Bronx Museum of the Arts, Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, United States (map)
Lively interview and Q & A with photographer Wayne Lawrence, whose exhibition Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera is currently on view at the Bronx Museum. Hosted by Publisher of Mosaic Literary Magazine, Ron Kavanaugh.
FREE Admission and suggested donation bar
For more information visit: www.bronxmuseum.org