OLANA Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day! Join a series of free opportunities and experience Olana’s beautiful winter landscape! Did you know Frederic Church was a star gazer, often including cosmic elements in his landscape paintings? Welcome the winter season by learning more about the way celestial bodies influenced Church. Join sun-gazing with Mid Hudson Astronomical Association, get a personal astrology reading with Constellation Catskill, and participate in fun sky-centric activities and games. Other events throughout the day include:
- Free access to Olana’s historic interiors.
- Refreshments for purchase.
- Free activities and games led by Olana educators and partners.
- Live set with DJ Jared.
- Visit with everyone’s favorite miniature donkey, Hank, back by popular demand!
Sun Gazing
View the sun directly through specially equipped solar telescopes from 1:00 PM until sunset (around 4:00 PM). Amateur astronomers from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will help point out sunspots and other solar features using specially designed filters.
Astrology Readings
Derek James Smith of Constellation in Catskill will share a presentation and discussion around the Astrology of Frederic Church and Olana to kick off the afternoon at 1:00 PM. This introduction will study Church’s natal chart to provide an introduction to Astrology’s possibilities for aficionados and beginners alike. From 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Derek will offer interactive outdoor Astrological readings for those curious to learn more about the craft.
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