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Frida Kahlo’s Garden at the New York Botanical Garden
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The New York Botanical Garden announces its major 2015 exhibition, Frida Kahlo’s Garden, focusing on the iconic artist’s engagement with nature in her native country of Mexico. Opening on May 16, 2015, and remaining on view through November 1, 2015, the exhibition will be the first solo presentation of Kahlo’s work in New York City in more than 25 years, and the first exhibition to focus exclusively on Kahlo’s intense interest in the botanical world. Visitors

LIVE FROM THE WOODLAWN CEMETERY: THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 7 P.M. — 8:30 P.M. Gates open at 6 P.M. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, photo by Frank Stewart To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the historic site and honor those in Woodlawn’s care, on June 11, 2014, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will perform live and en plein aire at the cemetery. This concert is free to the public, and Woodlawn

Landscape Drawing and History Hiking at Bartow Pell Mansion
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Plein Air Landscape Drawing Thursdays, May 22 – June 26 Oil painting by Geri Smith 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. City Island artist and teacher Geri Smith will help you develop your artistic direction while building technical and composition skills in an outdoor setting. Learn how to simplify landscapes into essential shape, tone, texture, and line, creating a personal visual vocabulary of b/w graphite drawings. All levels welcome. Please bring a

October events at Bartow Pell Mansion
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Sunday, October 6, 1–3 p.m. Historic Wheels Rally for Historic HouseAntique and unique cars rally to benefit BPMM. Bring a picnic and see and be seen in your wheels. Registration required. Cost $30 donation per car. Call or email for details. Thursday, October 10, 12–2 p.m. Member Fall Bridge Luncheon Call for details. Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13, 12–4 p.m. Historic House Trust Festival & Open HouseNY WeekendCome explore the splendor