E.T.A. Hoffmann described Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—performed by Sir Simon Rattle—as opening a vast, overwhelming realm of shadow and longing where terror and beauty intertwine. Next, Sir András Schiff plays and conducts Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto: an unforgettable moment!
Join Vishakha Desai for a discussion on her new book, Politics of Visual Arts in a Changing World. This book draws on the voices of artists, scholars, activists, and museum professionals to explore the intersections between visual art and social movements from the last decade.
The American Revolution, A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, & David Schmidt A SIX-PART SERIES: MAY 15, 22, 29 & JUNE 5, 12, 19 Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around […]
Filmed live from London's West End, Arthur Miller's All My Sons is a searing 1947 drama. It follows Joe Keller, a businessman who evaded guilt for shipping defective aircraft engine parts during World War II, leading to the deaths of 21 pilots—and his own missing son. Starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
FREE AT PECONIC LANDING With Catherine Harper A unique tale told by a 1870s house. This historical fiction tale progresses through the American Revolution, through local milestones such as the building of the railroad and national milestones such as the Great Depression, to the personal milestones marking the major characters’ lives and their homes, and […]
Experience the Verbier Festival Orchestra at the Salle des Combins under Jaap van Zweden—renowned for leading major orchestras worldwide—joined by acclaimed French violinist Renaud Capuçon, celebrated for his international career and top honors at the Victoires de la Musique.
The American Revolution, A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, & David Schmidt A SIX-PART SERIES: MAY 15, 22, 29 & JUNE 5, 12, 19 Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around […]
A 30-minute documentary directed by Bill Kavanagh, sheds light on housing discrimination—one of America’s most misunderstood civil rights issues. The film connects historical struggles for fair housing with present-day discrimination in New York City based on race, sexual orientation, disability, and income, sharing powerful personal stories. Through voices of experts and advocates, it reveals how systemic injustices persist despite existing fair housing laws and continue to impact individuals and communities.
Join us for a special concert featuring a selection of your favorite patriotic songs.Celebrate the spirit, pride, and traditions that bring us together through music!
FREE AT PECONIC LANDING With Dr. Paul Kelton, SBU Indigenous Peoples (American Indians/Native Americans) played a central role in the course of events leading to and comprising the American Revolution. Professor Kelton will discuss this topic, focusing particularly on the struggle of the British to maintain a North American empire set ablaze by conflict between […]
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FREE Fifty years ago, in 1975, E.L. Doctorow's Ragtime burst onto the literary scene, a groundbreaking novel that wove together fact and fiction, creating a tapestry of early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of an era defined by seismic social and cultural shifts, the novel explores themes that remain strikingly relevant today: immigration, racial […]
