Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 

 WEEKDAY SKETCHERS AND WESTCHESTER JOINT MEETING


With 'Van Gogh's Flowers,' the New York Botanical Garden Brings the Artist  to Life - The New York Times

Join us this Wednesday for a very special join meeting with the Westchester chapter at the New York Botanical Garden.  In addition to the wonders that the garden offers on a daily basis year round, there is a special exhibit recreating Van Gough's paintings of flowers  ...So many sunflowers!! If you want purchase a ticket for the indoor exhibit you can do so, but the grounds sprout (pun intended) many facsimiles of what he painted,  so you will dee them with a general admission ticket.  



The Stunning New York Botanical Garden Has Finally Reopened - Secret NYC

Please take note of the following:
  • For more information about the garden, exhibits and facilities click here: https://www.nybg.org
  • Your RSVP is much appreciated so we know who will be coming. RSVP.  to Cathy Gutterman Westchester@nycurbansketchers.org or Marianne Milzoff at Secretary@nycurbansketchers.org
  • Bring a stool, sun block and a hat
  • Looking for us?  Call/Text Cathy Gutterman at 914-625-0766 or Marianne Milzoff at 914 355 6507.  I 
Entrance Info:

  • There is fee to enter the garden, as well as a fee for parking. Check the web site for costs
  • The garden is FREE on Wednesday to NYC residents with proof of address
  • The Garden is free for non-NYC residents on Wednesday BETWEEN 10 and 11 AM. If you are not a NYC resident try to arrive in time not to pay an entrance fee
  • The American Alliance of Museum card is accepted for free admission
  • If you are a member of the NYBG, and willing to share a guest pass, please do so that those who don't have a pass can get a guest entrance, Let us know that you are holding passes.
  • If you need a guest pass, please let us know 


Meeting instructions: 
  • We will meet in two locations:
    • Cathy Gutterman will meet members who are coming by car at 10:30 AM OUTSIDE the Main Entrance on Southern Boulevard (see map on the NYBG web site)
    • Marianne Milzoff will meet members coming by train or subway at the at 10:30 AM OUTSIDE the entrance at the Mosholu Entrance  (see map on the NYBG web site)
  • We will meet for lunch and a throw-down at 1:00 PM location TBD
  • You can stay as long as you wish after lunch but there will not be a final gathering 
New York Botanical Garden - Bronx NY | AAA.com

DATE:  WEDNESDAY JULY 9 , 2025

LOCATION:  NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 
                        2900 SOUTHERN BLVD, BRONX, NY

TIME:  10:30 AM (see Meeting info above)

TRANSPORTATION: Click here for information on NYC subway, Metro North and driving directions.https: //www.nybg.org/visit/directions/

NOTE: Please check the NYBG web site for information on dinning options, what is in bloom, special exhibits and much more. https://www.nybg.org