Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Announces April Programs

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Announces the following programs for April 2011

First Friday! + Bronx Seaside Trolley
Friday, April 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Concert at 7 p.m.
First Friday! returns from its winter break with a return engagement of the Silver Roots ensemble featuring flutist Shawn Wyckoff and violinist Maria Millar. Enjoy classical music, the mansion, light refreshments, and a ride on the free Bronx Seaside Trolley. The trolley makes a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island starting at 5:30 p.m. Registration requested 718 885 1461 or info@bpmm.org. Cost $8; $5 seniors and students; members free

Pysanky Workshop
Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn the time-honored art of creating these intricately patterned UkrainIan Easter eggs and create your own using a wax-resist technique at this hands-on workshop. Hot wax and permanent dyes used, please dress accordingly. Recommended for mature 14-year-olds and up. Bring a bag lunch, only light refreshments offered. Space is limited. Registration requested 718 885 1461 or info@bpmm.org. Cost $15; members $10

Yoga in the Orangerie
Wednesday, April 6, 13, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1, 8, 15
8:30 am-9:45 a.m.
The benefits of yoga are well known: de-stress, get strong and flexible, and have fun! Taught by certified Anusara® yoga teacher Ann Casapini in our serene, sunlit Orangerie, this personalized yoga class is limited to 12 people. Suitable for those new to yoga and also for those who want to deepen their practice in a steady, mindful approach. Registration and pre-payment required 718 885 1461 or info@bpmm.org. Cost $170 for series of ten classes; members $150.

Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Roll-up your sleeves and don your gardening gloves to help us keep the garden and grounds of BPMM looking beautiful! Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Registration requested 718 885 1461 or info@bpmm.org. Free

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
This is one day when it's okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Children 2-12 hunt for eggs in the formal garden, tap their talent at arts and crafts tables, and have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own basket. Light refreshments offered. Registration requested 718 885 1461 or info@bpmm.org. Cost children 2-12 $12; members $10. Rain date Sunday, April 17, 1-3:30 p.m.