The Neon Moons have been a mainstay of the upstate honkytonk scene, playing dance party nights since 2018. With half the band hailing from Texas, Louisiana, and California, and the other half from New York, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, The Neon Moons straddle the line between good old country western and East Coast blues-based jam band. In their own words “we run a loose ship around here.” Regardless of how you define them, you’re gonna have a good time.
The Little Nine Partners Historical Society of Pine Plains, NY, presents WIDOW’S WEEDS, written by Dyan Wapnick and directed by Robert Lyons, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
WIDOW’S WEEDS tells the compelling true story of Mary Ingalls, who in 1842 at 84 years of age applied for her husband Elihu Ingalls’ pension under the Pension Act of 1836, which extended pension benefits to Revolutionary War widows for the first time. Elihu had served in the NY militia and died in 1823 without ever receiving a pension. Unfortunately, nearly all of his service papersand proof of their marriage were lost, and Mary had to rely on oral testimonies to support her application.
“The project proposed by the Little Nine Partners Historical Society was among the most innovative we received,” said Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum, “This play brings a vital type of primary source record to life, places a spotlight on the experience of Revolutionary War
Veterans’ widows, and explores the lingering impact of our struggle for independence on our rural landscape. I look forward to personally attending the production.”
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Not content singing the pirate song that has been passed down for generations, Paulette the Pirate Princess, along with her dog Waffle, set off on a worldwide, musical journey searching for her own song. With an original book and music by Scott Test, "Pirate Song" showcases eight beautiful new songs that rival any Broadway musical and features a cast of hand-crafted puppets. Get ready to set sail on a musical journey like never before as "Pirate Song" takes the stage with its unparalleled blend of storytelling, music, and puppetry!
Pianist Terrence Wilson will make his Stissing Center debut with an exciting program including Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition. " An esteemed faculty memberof the Bard College Conservatory of Music, Terrence Wilson was recently named “one of the biggest pianistic talents to have emerged in this country in the last 25 years.”
Join us for Stissing Center’s Harvest Sunset Celebration an unforgettable evening at Globe Hill in Pine Plains, with panoramic views of the Catskills, Berkshires, and Taconics. Savor a harvest-themed dinner by The Farmer’s Wife and enjoy soulful music from beloved Hudson Valley artists Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. It’s a joyful way to bid farewell to summer while supporting Stissing Center’s mission to bring world-class arts programming to our rural community. Your presence makes a difference—this celebration is as meaningful as it is magical.
Grammy® nominees R. Carlos Nakai and Will Clipman make their Stissing Center debut with a powerful blend of Native American flute and global percussion. Their longtime collaboration creates a rich, meditative sound rooted in tradition and connection to the natural world. Performed on earth-based instruments, their music invites listeners into a shared space of rhythm, reflection, and cultural harmony.
Stissing Center welcomes back NPR’s Selected Shorts, presented by Symphony Space. It’s a live celebration of storytelling, where acclaimed actors bring unforgettable fiction to life on stage and on air. We are delighted to feature Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana and Cindy Cheung for this exciting afternoon of stories.
Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up in the musical Spencer family and learned to play several instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and flatfoot/clog at a young age.
Pairing Wine with Comedians
Sip, swirl, and giggle at The Grapes of Laughs—a comedy and wine pairing show hosted by Ophira Eisenberg (NPR, The Moth), and featuring Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, The State, Stella), hometown favorite Rachel Lenihan, plus Jenny J Rubin (NYC, Egremont Barn). A fantastic lineup of laughs!
Each comic’s set is matched with the perfect wine, blending bold reds, crisp whites, and big laughs for a night that’s part stand-up, part sommelier, all fun. 4 comics, 4 wines, all perfectly paired.
Presented with wine partner Fulton & Forbes Wine & Spirits, Ancram.
Step into the shadows with Dracula, Theatre on the Road’s flagship production, adapted from the iconic 1927 Broadway script by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Revived with chilling elegance and thrilling drama, this haunting tale follows the mysterious illness of young Lucy Seward and the dark forces believed to be behind it—Count Dracula himself.
Clarion Concerts proudly presents an extraordinary evening with Cuban-American cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa and Argentine bandoneon master JP Jofre, two world-class artists whose collaboration brings together the soulful resonance of the cello with the fiery elegance of the bandoneon.
An evening of dance, poetry, and piano featuring choreographer Catherine Tharin’s In the Wake of Yes—a multimedia performance with film, music, and spoken word. Poet Alison Granucci explores themes of motherhood and nature, joined by pianist Igor Ferreira, who also performs a solo piece. A rich collaboration of local talent.
Wall Street Opera’s Christopher Sánchez, a Dominican operatic baritone, collaborates with Award-winning Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir Gonzales in an evening of musical fusion.
