New York Botanical Garden Celebrates Nature’s Love Letter to Spring with Lilac Weekend and Plein-Air Invitational
With its floral clusters, sweet fragrance, and heart-shaped leaves, the lilac is nature’s love letter to spring.
The Burn Family Lilac Collection at New York Botanical Garden takes the spotlight as we celebrate this American garden favorite in all of
its glorious forms, colors, and aromas (both spicy and sweet!) with plein-air painting, music, guided tours, and talks.
Lilac Weekend
and Plein-Air Invitational programming includes:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fourth Annual Plein-Air Invitational
Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., various NYBG grounds locations
Every year, to help mark the Garden’s rites of spring, distinguished plein-air artists from throughout
the Northeast gather across the grounds in a public display of painterly talent and nature
appreciation. Led by plein-air master James Gurney, participating artists work in various media
while engaging with Garden visitors. Also joining will be artists affiliated with the NYC chapter of
Urban Sketchers, an international nonprofit dedicated to fostering a global community of artists
who practice on-location drawing.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lilac Garden Tours with Q&A
Saturday and Sunday, May 4 -5 at 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., at the Lilac Collection
Deanna Curtis, NYBG’s Curator of Woody Plants, will be on hand to share her expertise on this
historic collection.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Live Music among the Lilacs
Sunday, May 5 at 1, 2, & 3 p.m., at the Lilac Collection
String Quartet by so&so (symphony orchestra and select others) is a curating collective whose
symphony-centric performances feature young professional, top-caliber musicians from all over the
world. For its debut season, NY-based so&so has partnered with several organizations, including
The New York Botanical Garden, to present a variety of projects such as symphony performances,
opera and original ballet.
For a complete schedule of events, visit https://www.nybg.org/event/lilac-weekend/
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 4 - 5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
WHERE: The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York
My Take:
I am looking forward to visiting New York Botanical Garden for Lilac Weekend, this is definitely a wonderful idea as an early Mother's Day Gift for mom, make a day of it!
My Take:
I am looking forward to visiting New York Botanical Garden for Lilac Weekend, this is definitely a wonderful idea as an early Mother's Day Gift for mom, make a day of it!
READERS: Are you finally seeing signs of Spring? What is your favorite flower?
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