West Side Community Garden

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.

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

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.

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!