The WestSide Community Garden 2008 Community “plant in” is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 10 am -5 pm and Sunday November 16, 10 am-4 pm. We will be planting about 10,000 Tulip bulbs along with Hyacinth, Crocus, Daffodils, and other small spring bulbs. Trowels, shovels, and bulbs will be provided, and everyone in the Community and beyond is welcome. There will be a worker’s lunch table with hot coffee and bagels, Turkey Chili and other goodies. For more information about the planting and other work weekends call Tom Thies 212 369 6183, to volunteer for the food table or other information about the Garden call Jackie Bukowski at 212 316 5490, or Edith Marks at 212 873 9661.
TULIP PLANTING FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 15, 16
October 5th, 2008 by Jackie Bukowski · News
WSCG ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
September 16th, 2008 by Randa Kirshbaum · News
Date: September 20, 2008 through September 21, 2008
Hours: until 5pm
Ages: All Ages
Address:
89 and 90 Streets and between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
Description: The West Side Community Garden Arts and Crafts Fair highlighting arts and crafts displays of West Side artists, a special children’s program on Saturday, live music and readings from West Side writers will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. The events will be held at the West Side Community Garden, located between 89 and 90 Streets and between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Featured events on Saturday include a theatrical performance of an interactive mini, “Midsummer’s Night Dream,” a folk singer and arts and crafts for children. On Sunday, a concert by New York String Symphony, vocals by Gregory Lorenz, Metropolitan Opera, followed by writers reading fiction and poetry.
Following are the Exhibitors for the 2008 Art’s and Crafts Festival :








Jenny Baron Yemen embroidery
Hanni Barr Jewelry & votive holders
Anita Belew Handmade tiles
Astrid Deyrup Scarves & batik
Jennifer Donsky Photography
Leila Elias Silk scarves
Jutta Filippelli Painting
Jane Grundy Photography
Dylan Guy Painting
Huy Voun Ikuta Illustration & jewelry
Judy Jacobson Pottery
Ulla Jorgenson Quilting
Carolyn Simons Kaplan Painting
Kathy Kaufmann Recycled fabric clutches
Linda Lessner Oils, pastels & cards
Aaron Levin Watercolor & photography
Elsa Lora Crafts & painting
Eleanor Mefford Qiilting
Irene Sadek Collage cards
Marie Vassallo Painting
Denise Young Children’s accessories




Fourth of July Picnic and Barbecue
July 1st, 2008 by webmaster · News
Setting: Beautiful Garden Lilies in Full bloom, Flowers , Fireflies
When : Friday July 4 at 6 pm is the
What: WESTSIDE COMMUNITYGARDEN ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AND BBQ
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THIS DOWNHOME EVENT- THE ENTRANCE FEE IS “BRING A DISH” FOR SIX.
We need desserts, appetizers, main deals like casseroles, salads, and meat dishes. Beverages and BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs are supplied by the garden BBQ chef. Call Jackie B. at 212 316 5490 for ideas of what to bring.
Summer Concert Series, final two shows!
June 26th, 2008 by webmaster · News
The West Side Community Garden is hosting its last 2 Summer Concerts for 2008, starting this Sunday:
JUNE 29, SUNDAY at 6 pm:
TODD BASHORE QUINTET
Bebop Jazz with a master Alto Sax Soloist as the lead
JULY 13, SUNDAY at 6 pm:
GEOFF BURKE QUARTET
More Bebop, this Alto Sax Leader has great time, and it will be his first appearance in our Garden
Free and open to the public
89th St. betw. Amst. & Columbus Aves.
Refreshments sold
Please come, and bring a friend!
Summer Concert Series, June 19 and June 22
June 18th, 2008 by webmaster · News
Our Summer Concert Series continues at the Garden this week with two concerts, at two different time slots:
THURSDAY, JUNE 19th at 7 pm:
NEW YORK CONSORT OF VIOLS
playing Elizabethan & Renaissance music from England and Iberia
SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd at 6 pm:
ANDRE O’NEIL
playing two Bach Unaccompanied Suites for Baroque Cello
As always, these concerts are free and open to the public.
Come hear beautiful music in a beautiful setting at the West Side Community Garden, West 89th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues. Refreshments will be sold.