Historic Poquatuck Hall in Orient, NY has been a vibrant community gathering place for over 150 years. Its volunteer board and friends manage and maintain the Hall along with many of Orient’s monuments.  Poquatuck Hall, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, funded by memberships and your generous, tax-deductible donations.

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Public Events This Season at Poquatuck Hall: 

JULY EVENTS

Rites of Spring Music Festival. Poquatuck Hall for All — a weekend of music, film and literature from the sea. July 24-26. Full event, Rites of Spring membership and ticketing information can be found here.

  • Songs of the Sea. Featuring the Early Gray Band and the Mudflats. Friday, July 24. 6 PM. $45/$30. Purchase tickets.

  • Guided Sound Meditation. Featuring Giuseppe Modugno, piano and Francesca Rinzullo, piano. Saturday, July 25. 10 AM. Free but reservations required.

  • Nautical Tales. Featuring readings and musical interludes by writers and members of the Rites of Spring Music Festival. Saturday, July 25. 3-4:30 PM. Free but reservations required.

  • New Sounds and Souls. A night of contemporary and classical music inspired by water, dreams, and the human spirit featuring Mooze Trio. Music by Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio
    ​and new works by Owen Dodds and Bruce Wolosoff. Saturday, July 25. 6 PM. $45/$30. Purchase tickets.

  • Film screening with with an original improvised film score by Early Gray the Band. Sunday, July 26. 2-3:30 PM. Free but reservations required.

  • Square Dancing with Chart Guthrie. Sunday, July 26. 5-6:30. $30/$20. Purchase tickets.

AUGUST EVENTS

Stephen Blier in concert, reunited with baritone Theo Hoffman. Music by Sondheim, Schubert, Springsteen, Gershwin, the Beatles and more. Sunday, August 2. 3:00 PM. $25 (plus fees) . Tickets available online and at the door.

Songwriters in the Round: Join Meg Lui, Keenan O'Meara, and Tamsin Wilson (of Wilsen) for an intimate evening of songs and stories. In the tradition of a songwriter's round, the three artists will take turns sharing original music, the inspiration behind their songs, and the creative conversations that shape them. Expect rich harmonies, thoughtful storytelling, and a chance to experience these songwriters in a stripped-back, collaborative setting. Saturday August 22. 7:00 PM. Check back for ticketing information. .

Keep an eye out here for more news about future events at the Hall. Check the Oysterponds events calendar (link below) year-round for a list of community events.

Oysterponds Community Events:

Orient - East Marion Community Events Calendar