Cherry blossom festivals on LI, in NYC this spring

Long Island celebrates cherry blossom season with festivals and cultural events this spring.

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Upcoming Events

Qigong

Apr12

Join instructor Adina Dabija for a five-session course in the castle rooms or on the beautiful grounds of the Preserve. You’ll learn a classical sequence of slow and silken movements that will show you practical methods for living in harmony with these seasonal changes

Where

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

127 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY

Phone

516-571-7901

Price

$25 per class; $115 for series of 5

Author Talk: Lois A. Schaffer

Apr12

Author Lois A. Schaffer will discuss her book "Random Reflections: Encounters That Shape Us and the Invisible Threads That Bind Us," first come, first seated

Where

Great Neck Library

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY

Phone

516-466-8055

Price

free

Watercolored Interiors

Apr14

Professional artist Michelle Shain will demonstrate and guide you on basic watercolor techniques including composition, color mixing, layering and final details.The workshop is designed for beginners but welcomes experienced artists who want to revisit the basics and have the opportunity to paint in a castle. We’ll paint the library, fireplace, windows, staircase, chandeliers and so much more. Guests are required to bring their own minimal supplies. See website for the suggested supply list.

Where

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY

Price

$60

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