Stissing Center for Arts & Culture

Diana Hickman is a singer, pianist, and songwriter known for her expressive voice and engaging shows, as she blends soul, pop, and jazz. Based in New York City, she performs […]

Join us for the second annual Pine Plains Festival of Short Films—celebrating short films by local and regional filmmakers. Each screening includes a Q&A with the creator. Come enjoy great storytelling and help us bring more films to Pine Plains! More information and tickets can be found here.

This evening brings together two prolific songwriters, Holly Miranda and Amber Rubarth, for a performance that highlights their distinct catalogs and careers, all within the intimate, high-fidelity atmosphere that defines […]

The Burritt Percussion Group, founded by acclaimed percussionist Michael Burritt, delivers high-energy performances that showcase the excitement and range of contemporary percussion. Featuring a mix of Burritt’s original works and modern repertoire, their programs move from driving rhythms to more melodic, atmospheric moments, highlighting the versatility of percussion in a bold, engaging style. More information […]

The next installment of Stissing Center’s Writers & Readers series welcomes author Rachel Greenfield in conversation with Pulitzer Prize–nominated writer Amy Reading about Greenfield’s new biography, "Rose Knox." The book explores how Knox transformed a small gelatine company into a national brand by blending business savvy, marketing innovation, and the realities of working motherhood in […]

Edie Carey brings her soulful voice and finely crafted songs to The Grace Note for an evening that feels both intimate and deeply engaging. Blending warmth, humor, and emotional clarity, […]

The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s most celebrated bluegrass act. Rooted in tradition yet fearlessly creative, The Ramblers emerged from humble beginnings in 2010 playing in Toronto’s rowdy bars to gracing the most storied stages of the genre - The Grand Ole Opry, MerleFest, Rockygrass and beyond. Their critically acclaimed recordings garnered a JUNO nod and […]

Floyd Mercantile brings Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls together for an intimate duo performance drawn from their acclaimed recording in rural Virginia. Blending original songs with gems from the Great American Songbook, their live set captures the warmth, spontaneity, and quiet beauty of musicians listening deeply to one another, creating a timeless evening of song […]

Rachna Nivas is one of the foremost kathak artists in the United States—a choreographer, performer, educator, and cultural catalyst devoted to upholding the authenticity of North Indian classical art while advancing its modernity. Known for her commanding presence, rhythmic precision, storytelling, playfulness, and athleticism, she brings to the stage a rare combination of power, intellect, […]

The Frisson Ensemble presents a highly praised, family-friendly chamber version of Sergei Prokofiev’s "Peter and the Wolf," featuring world-class musicians and a guest narrator. The production is designed to introduce young listeners to instruments through a lively, engaging performance, often featuring local celebrities as storytellers. More information and tickets can be found here.