Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
The Cortlandt String Quartet will present a unique program of traditional and contemporary classical chamber music featuring an ensemble of virtuoso artists who are well known both in the US and abroad. Andy Stein, a two-time Grammy award-winning violinist and conductor, is perhaps best known for his 22-year run with Garrison Keillor on A Prairie […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
What happens when you put five musicians together with backgrounds and influences ranging from Bluegrass to Jazz to Celtic to Classical and give them the common goal of making these varied music types come to life and have a lot of fun doing it? You get “Out To Lunch!” Bandmates Howie Bujese, Wayne Fugate, Michael […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
In honor of “Celebrate Putnam” and Putnam County’s 210th Anniversary, Tompkins Corners will partner with the Putnam Valley Historical Society to present two free films. A new 18-minute documentary, “A Tribute to Life on the Lake,” has been created by the PV Historical Society. Using historic postcards donated to the Historian’s Collection by David and […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Syrian poet, Firas Sulaiman, will be featured in June on our outdoor stage. Firas has authored multiple publications in Arabic, including six volumes of poetry. An open mic will follow. Firas will read in Arabic, which enables the intrinsic musicality and tone of his original language and culture to truly shine. Firas’s wife, Samantha, a […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Over ten years ago, author, fiddler, and researcher Harry Bolick began a labor of love, tracking down every last bit of Mississippi fiddling history and music. Internet detective work combined with thousands of miles driving to remote parts of the state for interviews has produced his second book documenting the tradition, “Fiddle Tunes from Mississippi, […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Director Dale Lindquist will present his award-winning documentary, Becoming Geppetto. This film chronicles the amazing journey of master guitar builder Bruce Petros and his son, Matt. The film is frequently and delightfully punctuated by wonderful musical performances on these ornate, resonant Petros guitars. Q&A with the Director will follow. Surrounded by farmland in a small […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Our Sixth Annual Pete Seeger Fest will celebrate the musical, environmental and humanitarian legacy of our neighbor, mentor, and friend. Scheduled performers include David and Jacob Bernz, Betty and the Baby Boomers, Reggie Harris, the Neverlee Brothers, Rick Nestler, the Trouble Sisters (Melissa Ortquist, Laurie Siegel and Karen Brooks), and Sarah Underhill. Fine crafts will […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Tompkins Corners welcomes featured poet Michael Steffen to the Tompkins Corners stage. Following will be an open mic for those who wish to read. All writers are welcome! Michael Steffen’s fourth poetry collection, Blood Narrative, has recently been published by Main Street Rag Press. He is the award-winning author of three previous poetry collections: No […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
NYC-based, award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader, KJ Denhert is a consummate artist. A child of the 60s, her music is a rich tapestry of Urban Folk & Jazz. With echoes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Laura Nyro, and Steely Dan, her music is both unique and relevant today. KJ has been electrifying […]
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY
Mary Courtney, much loved County Kerry singer, guitarist, and bodhran player will reopen our indoor stage for our annual St. Patrick’s celebration. So much more than a striking interpreter of songs on the Irish-American music scene, she is also a conscience, a fearless beacon for a range of causes, and she never leaves a room […]
