The Seligmann Center at the Citizens Foundation

UPCOMING EVENTS

WRITING WORKSHOP WITH STEVE HIRSCH & POETRY READING BY MICHAEL GRAVES Saturday, August 2 Workshop: 1pm, Reading: 3:30pm Held in Seligmann's Studio Free  Steve Hirsch will offer a workshop titled “Capturing The Muse: A Workshop in Radical Imagination," presented by the College of Poetry, followed by a reading by Michael Graves, presented by Poetry on the Loose.  WORKSHOP Steve Hirsch is the author of Ramapo 500 Affirmations.  His work has also appeared in such journals as Hunger, Napalm Health Spa Report, For Immediate Release, Pudding, Big Scream, and Hazmat Review.  For many years he has edited Heaven Bone, one of America’s most exciting literary reviews.  He studied writing and theatre at Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado where he was a student and apprentice of Allen Ginsberg and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.  READING Graves is the author of Adam and Cain and Outside St. Jude’s.  He edits the journal Rattapallax and hosts the Phoenix Reading series in Greenwich Village.Interview and reading.  In partnership with the College of Poetry and Poetry on the Loose, the Seligmann Center offers a free workshop and reading on the first Saturday of each month.  CONCERT WITH STEVEN FRIEDER GROUP Presented with the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Thursday, August 14, 9pm Free Hailing from the Hudson Valley, Steven Frieder has established himself as a versatile, and robust saxophonist, fluent in the styles of jazz, funk, rock, and free improvisation.  Frieder is an alumnus of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, where he was awarded the honor of Valedictorian. Frieder has performed with Joe Lovano, Cameron Brown, Sol Yaged, Harvie S., Jake Hertzog, Jay Azzolina, Dave Gibson, Shunzo Ohno and recorded with Jon Burr, Bob Meyer, John Hart, Neil Alexander and other jazz artists. He is also a member of a number of New York City funk/R&B bands including Massive Brass, Roof Access, and Pete Ayres Band, as well as the Bob Meyer Project.  Frieder has taught extensively at the Lagond Music School in Elmsford, NY. He is currently the woodwind teacher at the Cortlandt School of Performing Arts in Croton On Hudson, NY. Frieder recently released his debut album with Luke Franco on Guitar, Peter Brendler on Bass and Bob Meyer on the drums and cymbals. Steven Frieder GONGS AND HIMALAYAN SINGING BOWL MEDITATION: SERENITY THROUGH SOUND Led by Lapis Studio Saturday, August 23, 6:30-8:30pm $35, Reservations Join Lapis Studio (Dean and Kat Baker) for an evening of harmonic energy at the Seligmann Center. With rare Nepalese gongs forged from the 16th, 17th, and 18th century and Himalayan Singing Bowls, Lapis Studio presents a fusion of shamanic and Tibetan traditions to offer a deep physical, and spiritual experience.   Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. Eye pillows and covers are highly recommended.  43rd ANNUAL MEETING & PICNIC  HONORING COMPOSER & MUSICIAN RICHARD KIMBALL WITH THE SELIGMANN CENTER AWARD Thursday, September 4th, 6pm On the Seligmann Lawn $75 Register Join us in celebrating the end of summer and welcoming the harvest! The event will feature delicious local fare, a preview of our exhibition, Juanita Guccione: Defiant Acts, remarks, and recognition of our 2014 Seligmann Award Winner Richard Kimball.  LOOKING AHEAD THE AIR PIRATES RADIO THEATRE:  SPACE CADET, TAKE ME TO YOUR LENDER Saturday, September 6, 7:00pm Seligmann's Studio $20  THE SELIGMANN CENTER AND WEINSTEIN GALLERY PARTNER TO PRESENT  JUANITA GUCCIONE: DEFIANT ACTS An exhibition on view September 13-November 1 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 5:00pm-8:00pm LECTURE: "WOMEN IN SURREALISM" Presented by Susan Aberth, Professor of Art History, Bard College Sunday, September 14, 3pm Seligmann's Studio Free FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION Saturday, September 27 Throughout the Seligmann Grounds SURREALISM SALON: LOUIS ARAGON Friday, October 3, 7pm Seligmann's Studio Free VISIT THE ROBERT FAGAN ART LIBRARY Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm, or by appointment Explore our impressive collection of over 1,000 art books, generously donated by the family of Robert Fagan. The Robert Fagan Art Library is a reference library, equipped with  chairs for reading. The photographs and ephemera of Kurt and Arlette Seligmann are currently on display in the library.  As we continue to expand the collection, we appreciate your support and donations. Click here to make a donation or contact seligmanncenter@gmail.com to arrange a book drop-off.