For
general visiting information
(hours, fees, and directions)
click
here.
2010 Summer Lawn
Concert Series
Sunday Afternoons (1 to 3 pm)
July 18 - August 22, 2010
Great music on
the great lawn at Locust Grove.
Summer marks the11th
annual Lawn Concert Series at
Locust Grove when the veranda of
the site’s Italianate mansion is
transformed into a stage for
free live music performances.
Scenic Hudson River views and
great music await those who
venture out to Locust Grove on
Sunday afternoons with their
lawn chairs, blankets, and
picnic baskets in tow. All
concerts are FREE, thanks to our
sponsors.
MVP Health Care, Title
Sponsor,
additional support from Dutchess
County Arts Council and Ulster
Savings Bank
Next Sunday,
August 1 (1 to 3 pm)
Metropolitan Hot Club
In
honor of Django Reinhardt’s
100th
anniversary, enjoy the
sounds of this gypsy jazz
group that plays hot
swing of the 30s and 40s.
Steeped in the gypsy jazz
tradition, the group
celebrates the music made
popular by legendary
guitarist,
Django Reinhardt,
and jazz violinist, Stephane
Grappelli. An impressive
repertoire of period music,
along with newer favorites
and a growing body of
original compositions, make
for an unforgettable
listening experience. Band
members include Michael
Boyle, guitar;
Michael Snow, violin;
Aaron Lieberman, guitar
and vocals; Martin
Keith, string bass.
For complete concert
schedule,
click
here
Artificial Souls
Mezzotint
Engravings by Carol Wax
On
view July 29 - August 23, 2010
"My
animistic images of old
typewriters, sewing machines,
electric fans, telephones,
optical devices, vintage fabric
and other objects of everyday
life reflect my experience of
the ordinary as extraordinary.
Working in a realistic style, I
iconize these objects. As icons
in Netherlandish still-life art
symbolized the impermanence of
beauty, my subjects symbolize
the transient nature of
industrial ingenuity. In this
way, I contemplate how objects
evolve from state-of-the-art to
artifact to art.
"The ability to render dramatic
lighting effects through the
mezzotint engraving process
makes it the ideal medium for
realizing my phantasmagorical
visions. Strong chiaroscuro and
cartoonish mannerisms help
anthropomorphize industrial
artifacts, rendering them as
fantastic creatures or Rube
Goldberg-esque bizarreries.
Incorporating undulating
textiles further blurs
distinctions between
manufactured and organic forms,
or camouflages and transforms
living beings into inert objects
or surreal landscapes. By
exploring the anima in inanimate
objects, I create images not of
still life but of unstill
life." - Carol Wax
For exhibition flyer,
CLICK HERE
SUMMER 5K TRAIL RACE
Thursday, August 5, 2010 (6:00
pm)
The
scenic, all-trail course winds
along carriage roads overlooking
the Hudson. Fresh organic
produce from the site’s heirloom
vegetable garden will be awarded
to the top three runners in all
men's and women's divisions.
Refreshments and dinner served
to all runners. Limit 150
runners. Registration fee: In
advance, $15 non-refundable (due
by July 29th), $18 day of race
(4:00 – 5:30 PM)
SUNSET SENSATIONS
A UNIQUE WINE & FOOD
SAMPLING SERIES
Thursday, August 12,
2010
(5:30 - 7:30 pm)
On the second Thursday
of the month,
come
to Locust Grove and
enjoy a magnificent
Hudson River sunset
while sipping fine wines
paired with delicious
culinary creations.
Hors d'oeuvres will
feature seasonal
vegetables from the
heritage gardens at Locust
Grove. Visitors
will also be treated to
informal wine pairing
presentations, vegetable
garden tour with Locust
Grove’s horticulturists,
and cooking
demonstrations
by the featured chef of the
month, Bruce Kazen.
Cost: $24 in advance,
$26 day of event (as
available)
To purchase tickets and
additional information, call
845.454.4500.
For the
complete schedule of Sunset
Sensations guest chefs, click
HERE
PICNIC IN THE
GARDEN
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (5:30 –
8:30 pm)
As
a culmination of the evening
garden tours, come picnic among
the flowers in high-summer glory
and enjoy the garden at its best
in the golden evening light.
Luxuriant views, 75 feet of
dahlias in a rainbow of colors,
and spires of many clear blue
salvias (a favorite of the
hummingbird) are just some of
the highlights that await those
dining in the garden. Informal
garden talks and tours provide
attendees with an intimate
connection to the environment.
Cost: $30/person, includes boxed
supper.
SUNSET SENSATIONS
A UNIQUE WINE & FOOD
SAMPLING SERIES
Thursday, September 9,
2010
(5:30 - 7:30 pm)
On the second Thursday
of the month,
come
to Locust Grove and
enjoy a magnificent
Hudson River sunset
while sipping fine wines
paired with delicious
culinary creations.
Hors d'oeuvres will
feature seasonal
vegetables from the
heritage gardens at Locust
Grove. Visitors
will also be treated to
informal wine pairing
presentations, vegetable
garden tour with Locust
Grove’s horticulturists,
and cooking
demonstrations
by the featured chef of the
month, Laura Pensiero.
Cost: $24 in advance,
$26 day of event (as
available)
To purchase tickets and
additional information, call
845.454.4500.
For the
complete schedule of Sunset
Sensations guest chefs, click
HERE
Casino Royale
Saturday, September 11, 2010
(6:00 - 10:00 pm)
Monte
Carlo comes to Locust Grove for
an elegant night of fun and
games. While playing all the
casino favorites such as black
jack, roulette, craps, and slot
machines, enjoy music and
dancing with a live DJ,
cocktails, lavish dinner hors
d'oeuvres, carving stations, and
desserts by Gourmet to Go.
Cost: $150 per person
Mushroom
Walk
Saturday, September 18, 2010 (9
am – 12 noon)
Mushrooms add a whole new
dimension to touring Locust
Grove’s fabulous grounds.
Presented by the Mid-Hudson
Mycological Assoc., join our
knowledgeable guides for a
fascinating morning walk through
the woods. No experience
necessary. Wear walking shoes
and dress for the weather. FREE
PERFECT PEONIES
Saturday, September 25, 2010 (10
am – 12 noon)
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Locust
Grove’s historic gardens are
known for its stunning
collection of peonies, planted
pre World War I. In this
how-to workshop lead by the
site’s horticulturists, come
learn how to have success with
planting a piece of Locust Grove
history in your own garden.
Divisions of these beautiful and
fragrant antique varieties are
planted in the fall, and are a
magnificent display each spring
in late May and early June.
Workshop fee: $20, includes
peony division.
Trail Tales
An Interactive Scavenger
Hunt
& Live Performance
Columbus Day Weekend Family
Special
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Oct.
9, 10, 11 (Opens at 11 am)
Enter
the magical landscape of
historic carriage trails at
Locust Grove and leave the
ordinary world behind. Along
the trails, children and their
families will discover clues to
a wonderful tale of
historically-based mystery and
adventure. Follow the
Trail Tales map which
will lead you to “story sites”
where you will gather clues and
participate in interactive games
and activities. When you have
collected all the clues on the
trails, join us at the Museum
Pavilion to uncover the whole
story during a live performance,
presented by Hudson Valley
storyteller, Lorraine
Hartin-Gelardi. At the end of
the story, a token “gift” will
be given to remember your day at
Locust Grove and your
participation in Trail
Tales.
The Trail Tales
“story sites” are open each day
from 11 am to 4 pm.
Performance times (following the
hunt): 1 pm, 2 pm, 3pm, last
show at 4 pm.
Event fee:
$7/person. Children under 2
years, free.
SUNSET SENSATIONS
A UNIQUE WINE & FOOD
SAMPLING SERIES
Thursday, October 14,
2010
(5:30 - 7:30 pm)
On the second Thursday
of the month,
come
to Locust Grove and
enjoy a magnificent
Hudson River sunset
while sipping fine wines
paired with delicious
culinary creations.
Hors d'oeuvres will
feature seasonal
vegetables from the
heritage gardens at Locust
Grove. Visitors
will also be treated to
informal wine pairing
presentations, vegetable
garden tour with Locust
Grove’s horticulturists,
and cooking
demonstrations
by the
featured chef of the
month,
Ed Kowalski of Lola's Cafe.
Cost: $24 in
advance , $26 day
of event (as available)
To purchase tickets and
additional information, call
845.454.4500.
For the
complete schedule of Sunset
Sensations guest chefs, click
HERE
AUTUMN LANDSCAPE
GARDEN WALK
Saturday, October 16, 2010 (10
– 11:30 am)
Thanks
to the Legacy of Samuel Morse,
and other early residents of
Locust Grove, our landscape
garden is a living museum of
stately specimen trees. Join
the horticulturists to walk the
grounds and learn more about
trees that make up this
beautiful landscape. At the
peak of fall color in the Hudson
Valley, enjoy a close look at
historic specimen trees, grand
views of the Hudson, and an
intimate walk through wooded
trails. Wear comfortable shoe
and dress for the weather. $3
SUNSET SENSATIONS
A UNIQUE WINE & FOOD
SAMPLING SERIES
Thursday, November 11,
2010
(5:30 - 7:30 pm)
On the second Thursday
of the month,
come
to Locust Grove and
enjoy a magnificent
Hudson River sunset
while sipping fine wines
paired with delicious
culinary creations.
Hors d'oeuvres will
feature seasonal
vegetables from the
heritage gardens at Locust
Grove. Visitors
will also be treated to
informal wine pairing
presentations, vegetable
garden tour with Locust
Grove’s horticulturists,
and cooking
demonstrations
by the featured chef of the
month,
Susan Holbert-Crocker.
Cost: $24 in advance,
$26 day of event (as
available)
To purchase tickets and
additional information, call
845.454.4500.
For the
complete schedule of Sunset
Sensations guest chefs, click
HERE
Twilight Holiday
Tour
& historic 4-course Dinner
Saturday, December 4, 2010 (5:30
- 9:30 pm)
Come to Locust Grove for a
special holiday tour and
dinner. On the opening day of
our holiday season, tour the
mansion at twilight and enjoy
the warm glow of the house
filled with holiday splendor.
Stroll the grounds by
candlelight as you return to the
Museum Pavilion for a
historically-inspired
four-course holiday dinner,
presented by Chef Charlie Fells
from the Artist’s Palate.
Recreated recipes from the
archives at Locust Grove bring
you back in time. Start the
holiday season right with this
elegant dinner! Cost:
$100/person, $700 for a table of
8. Cost is all inclusive.
decorated Holiday
Tours
Saturdays, December 4, 11, 18,
& the week after Christmas, Dec.
26 – 31, 2010
(10 am - 5 pm,
last tour at 3:15 pm)
View
Locust Grove’s historic mansion,
an Italianate villa designed by
Alexander Jackson Davis,
decorated in seasonal
splendor. This holiday season,
step back in time and re-live
the romance of Christmas past as
we feature the classic Christmas
tale ‘The Twelve Days of
Christmas. In each
room, Christmas trees decorated
in seasonal splendor by area
florists will showcase the
passages from this tale. Tour
the mansion with our guides
available to share information
on the showcased museum
collections and decorations.
Decorated house tours:
$10 adults, $6 children under
12.
Holiday
Special for Kids - Sundays in
December
A Hunt for
‘the
twelve days of Christmas
Search the house
for … three French hens, two
turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree.
Sundays, December 5, 12 & 19,
2010 (12 noon to 4 pm)
Performance times: 1 pm, 2 pm,
3 pm, 4 pm
Children and their families are
invited to Locust Grove on
Sunday afternoons for this
holiday special which features
the classic tale ‘’The Twelve
Days of Christmas. Collect
the clues to the tale as your
travel through the mansion’s
decorated rooms. Can you find
the three French hens, two
turtle doves, and what about the
partridge in the pear tree?
After you have found the clues
to all twelve days, return to
the Museum Pavilion for a
holiday storytelling performance
by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi.
Holiday Hunt Event Fee:
$8/child, $10/adult
Includes hunt in the mansion,
storytelling performance,
cookies, cider, and holiday
keepsake
