On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Stissing Center in Pine Plains will host its Fire & Ice event, a celebratory kickoff and unveiling of its 2025 season. The evening fundraiser will consist of a cocktail party and a performance and will also serve as also the introduction of the season’s theme, “Find Your Center.”
After a cocktail hour complete with a signature Winter Margarita and delicious food, there will be a 90-minute show demonstrating the variety of arts entertainment ticket holders can expect this season. Musical artists include Will Lawrence from the Felice Brothers, Alec Sisco, The Stissing Climbers (a bluegrass band), and Sophia Zhou, the Stissing Center’s director of chamber music, playing Gershwin. The evening will feature two brief dance pieces curated by Catherine Tharin, along with the premiere of “Mr. Marty Pants,” a short comedy written and directed by the Stissing Center’s new executive director, Patrick Trettenero, filmed in Pine Plains. Comedian and Pine Plains resident Rachel Lenihan will emcee the event.
“I’m thrilled to have a fun, festive way to show off the promise of the amazing new season at Stissing Center,” said Trettenero.
For tickets, visit thestissingcenter.org
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