Stissing Center for Arts & Culture

Stissing Center presents the reading of the new play, "Helpful Neighbors," written by distinguished playwright and Pine Plains resident Robert Lyons. The plot will keep you guessing: Gloria is getting […]

Stissing Center's Summer Children's Series launches with a free Children's Art Workshop led by teachers from The Art Effect in Poughkeepsie. This pay-what-you-can event coincides with Pine Plains' Community Day celebration, offering young artists hands-on creative exploration. Join us for an inspiring afternoon of art-making that kicks off a summer of programming designed to engage […]

Stissing Center's Second Annual Art Auction features exceptional pieces donated by collectors and celebrated artists from around the world and around the corner. This is your opportunity to acquire extraordinary art while directly supporting the arts in Pine Plains. All proceeds benefit Stissing Center's vital arts and cultural programming, ensuring creativity continues to thrive in […]

Singer-songwriter Gail Ann Dorsey brings her powerful voice and soul-deep songs to Stissing Center's Grace Note stage on Juneteenth. Best known for her long collaboration with David Bowie, Dorsey offers a rare chance to experience a legendary artist up close, sharing music shaped by decades of brilliance, heart, and history. More information and tickets can […]

An evening of Gershwin comes to Stissing Center with celebrated pianist Sophia Zhou. From sweeping melodies to jazzy rhythms, Gershwin’s songs capture the spirit of America, brought to life here with warmth, elegance, and a deep love for storytelling at the piano by our former Director of Chamber Music, Sophia Zhou.

Over her 25-year career, Susan Werner has earned acclaim as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). A virtuoso of guitar, piano, and voice, her performances are […]

The Dances of Chihuahua invites children into an interactive workshop exploring the vibrant cultural dances of this dynamic Mexican region. Led by Karina Powers of Red Hook's Dance and Theater Arts Center, young participants will experience authentic movement while learning about Mexican culture and geography. Part of Stissing Center's Summer Children's Series, this engaging program […]

The documentary "Bar None: Cannabis Redemption" explores how outdated marijuana laws impact formerly incarcerated individuals. Though cannabis is now legal in much of the U.S., hundreds of thousands still carry past convictions—tens of thousands remain imprisoned. This documentary follows 13 people who've transformed their lives by entering the legal cannabis industry as advocates, business owners, […]

The Maryland State Boychoir, Maryland’s “Official Goodwill Ambassadors,” brings its rich choral tradition to Stissing Center for a special free performance. Founded in 1987, the ensemble now includes 130 singers […]

Arm of the Sea Theater presents "Estuary Tales: The Life and Times of the Hudson River.” Giant sturgeon, eels and river otters play the stage, alongside steamboats, fishermen, immigrants, and […]