The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.

The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.

The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

With a warm welcome we invite Randolph Croxton to kick off our Fall Knowledge Friday series! A pioneer in green architecture with a lifelong interest in the military sciences, Mr. Croxton is a Sag Harbor gem, working hard to preserve the historical legacy of our small seaside town. The preservationist, author, and true renaissance man will discuss his own story, sharing the experiences that shaped him and how a fascination with Sag Harbor has led him to fiercely protect and honor its integrity. 

Croxton wrote the introduction to the Sag Harbor Historical Museum’s Sag Harbor in the Revolution, an important book that was published this year to commemorate the village’s history and role relative to our nation’s 250^th anniversary.  Therein, he illuminated the Battle of Sag Harbor, the heroic patriot attack on the British fort and garrison, and this town’s pivotal role in the 1776 formation of a nation. An elder at the Old Whaler’s Church, Croxton’s rich knowledge of our local landscape is indispensable and an incredible asset to our community.

Grab a ticket to hear from our special guest and Dear Mazie curator, Amber Esseiva the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Institute for Contemporary Art Virginia Commonwealth University (ICA at VCU). Esseiva is joined by Jessica Bell Brown, Executive Director of the ICA at VCU. The two will discuss the importance of Meredith’s legacy, the impetus for the show, as well as navigate guests through the curatorial journey. Following the discussion, guests will be led upstairs to the main gallery for the first look at the visiting exhibition.

The first of its kind, Dear Mazie, explores the life and enduring influence of pioneering architect, educator, and artist Amaza Lee Meredith through newly commissioned works by leading contemporary artists.  

Featured Artists include AD—WO (Emanuel Admassu and Jen Wood), The Black School (Shani Peters and Joseph Cuillier), Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Kapwani Kiwanga, Abigail Lucien, Practise (James Goggin and Shan James), Tschabalala Self, Cauleen Smith, Donnamarie Barnes, Michael Butler, and Hank Willis Thomas.

Join us as we honor Amaza Lee Meredith, one of the beloved Sag Harbor Saints on our windows and celebrate an important milestone in The Church’s history as we welcome the first presentation a traveling exhibition developed by another museum: Dear Mazie,.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Relax. Receive. Create.

Take a restorative sound journey for the body, enter a quiet space for the mind, and accept the invitation to reconnect with the creative self with Stephanie Joyce. The certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and artist invites attendees to enter an immersive sound experience as she guides them to a place where creativity can flow naturally without judgement or expectation. Participants should bring their own yoga mats, blankets, and/or pillows for comfort as well as a sketchbook or notebook.

Beginning with a sound bath of resonant gong, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, bells, chimes and other instruments from around the globe Stephanie creates an atmosphere of relaxation. From there participants will be guided to a more intuitive state before quietly transitioning to an opportunity to connect to their creativity.

There is no need to be an artist. The Focus is on process rather than product—allowing colors, shapes, words, textures, and ideas to emerge intuitively.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

Grammy Award-winning composer and drummer for
They Might Be Giants,Marty Beller comes to The Church
to share the insights of his 40 Year music career 

Find your voice. Collaborate. Show up hungry. And grab every opportunity! These are the central threads running through Marty Beller’s career. The Church welcomes the Grammy Award-winning composer and the drummer for the iconic alt-rock band They Might Be Giants to the stage to present a fascinating interactive lecture. There will be plenty of time for Q&A (Marty loves Q&A)!

Designed to give students, aspiring musicians, and anyone passionate about the arts, an inside look at what a working music career looks like, Marty immerses attendees into a vibrant whirlwind of interactive experiences and shared stories. From recording studios to live shows, the big break, creative meetings, surfing the sea of inquiry and beyond, Marty utilizes decades of experience to create a clear understanding that the real world of a professional musician can take many shapes and sizes. The most important thing is to put every bit of energy you have into everything you do!

A warm welcome to Stella Sands - Sag Harbor’s own bard of mystery and intrigue. The best-selling author kicks off our Insight Sunday series this fall, inviting readers and aspiring writers to contemplate the origins of story, the development of characters, and more as she shares her unique reflections on writing as a craft. How did a trash-talking tattooed linguistic savant and an old-fashioned observational genius sleuth come to be the main characters in her highly acclaimed fictional debut Wordhunter? And what led to their return to enthusiastic readers in the newly released sequel, Codebreakers (August 11, 2026, Harper Perennial).

As best-selling author of six true crime books and a fictional mystery series, Sands offers audiences the rare opportunity to examine the creative similarities and differences between telling a gripping true story and creating a scintillating fictional one. Following the discussion and Q&A there will be a book signing with books available to purchase.

Thank you to our community bookseller Book Hampton of East Hampton for joining us for this program!

“It’s October in New Orleans, and all evenings are hallowed.” – Station of the Birds

Betsy Sussler, BOMB Magazine Founder and natural storyteller, creates magic at The Church with her newly released debut novel Station of the Birds (January 2026, Spuyten Duyvil Publishing). This unique evening sees live music, a live reading with the author and an illuminating discussion between Sussler and The Church co-founder April Gornik, plus a thoughtful Q&A with the audience, followed by a book signing.  A warm thank you to Real East End Brass helping us to kick off the program with a special musical performance designed to deepen our connection to the landscape of the novel.

Set in the bayous, swamps, and drug dens of the Louisiana backcountry and New Orleans, Station of the Birds is a thrilling family saga that takes readers through a physical landscape and a psychological one.

Following the story of Daryl Munroe, a well-educated, privileged, and disinherited prodigal son, readers are led to Munroe’s hometown in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Swamp where he is hell bent on intimidating his father by setting up an illegal smuggling business. He joins forces with his estranged childhood friend, Michael Duvet, the son of a local jazz musician and together they begin a mysterious quest in an area steeped in myth & generational lore and entrenched by barriers of class and race. Part fever dream, part cautionary tale, Station of the Birds spins a narrative about fathers and sons, addiction’s hollow banging at the gate, and the ritual sacrifices rooted in agrarian culture.

Thank you to our community bookseller Book Hampton of East Hampton for joining us for this program!

Join environmental artist and educator Tony Valderrama for an afternoon workshop that blends culture, art, wildlife, and music. In this one-hour session, participants will be guided through the basic techniques of working with clay as they create their own unique pinch pots, personalized in the shape of their favorite animals. As pinch pots were one of the most basic forms of Native American ceramics, Valderrama will also discuss Native American culture, incorporating flute music and artwork samples inspired by his indigenous Taino roots.

Janet Reitman, award winning journalist, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, best-selling author, and Springs resident joins The Church’s Knowledge Friday series! The author of The Inheritance: An American Tragedy in Five Acts (Random House, October 6, 2026), speaks about writing the newly released and highly acclaimed narrative non-fiction work and invites audiences to learn more about her story.

Reitman is joined by Dini von Mueffling, CEO of the award-winning public relations firm and current The Church board member, who will lead the conversation covering Reitman’s one-of-a-kind experience that is chock full of insight and revelation. A riveting Q&A and book signing to follow the discussion.

The Inheritance, a stunning piece of narrative non-fiction, examines how 9/11 transformed America from a country revered for its democratic ideals to a nation defined by its fears, as told through the eyes of its nine characters. The Inheritance, devoid of an omniscient narrator or an introduction to set up a polemic, creates a stunning portrait through hundreds of hours of interviews with its subjects, allowing their stories and voices to illuminate the culture of fear that has impacted American values.

Learn about how Reitman, who also penned the national bestseller Inside Scientology: The Story of American’s Most Secretive Religion, integrated her experiences as a war correspondent in the Middle East, and covering post-9/11 America as a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, and as a current writer for the Times Magazine to tell the stories of nine Americans over three turbulent decade, creating magic in The Inheritance.

Thank you to our community bookseller Book Hampton of East Hampton for joining us for this program!

The Reflection in Music series, led by artistic director Bruce Wolosoff, returns with its new season opener Time Remembered. Taking its title from Bill Evans’ enigmatic composition of the same name and placing it at the center of the evening, the concert explores the classical side of the musical world that shaped Evans and the music that he in turn inspired.

The program features Bach, Ravel, Debussy, Poulenc, and Dutilleux alongside Stravinsky, Ligeti, and a world premiere by Reflections’ artistic director Bruce Wolosoff. Performed by a stellar cast of musicians, the evening moves through memory, introspection, and music’s singular power to suspend time.   

Wolosoff is joined by clarinetist Narek Arutyunian, violinist Christina Nam, cellist Michael Nicolas, and flutist Catherine Winters Boyack.

Gather ‘round and spotlight your gratitude with Jessie Kenny in November’s Wellness Monday. Bring a journal and join us as the East Hampton health & wellness coach illuminates the importance of gratitude to our overall wellbeing. Kenny will speak about what happens in the body and mind when we bring gratitude into our awareness and will offer a couple inspiring journal prompts and spark a thoughtful group discussion. Ground yourself in gratitude and head into the holiday season with a renewed perspective on the power of giving thanks and the warmth of communal sharing.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Join second-generation bookbinder Hadley Vogel for an introductory workshop on the art and technique of Drum Leaf binding! Invented by Timothy Ely, the Drum Leaf binding is a beautiful and simple structure that allows you to create a book with minimal equipment, while its unique design allows the pages to lie flat and be fully displayed without interruption of stitching.

Under the guidance of Vogel, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from a true master as they compose, develop, and bind a simple hardcover book of their own. Participants will learn about the anatomy of a book and how to utilize the array of tools and materials associated with bookbinding. Vogel will also delve into techniques for working with book cloth and rice paper, sharing valuable insights for their use.

Calling all songwriters and music enthusiasts, here’s an opportunity to learn from East End’s own lyrical mastermind, Inda Eaton! Eaton joins us for our musical November Insight Sunday, inviting audiences to peer into her creative world and gain insight into her songwriting process. Using her song “Once” from her album Shelter in Place as a portal, Eaton will reflect on her process and examine the inspiration and impetus driving her work. Following the discussion there will be a delightful Q&A with the audience.   

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

Join Susan Bachemin, printmaker-in-residence, for a dynamic exploration of the figure through monotype printmaking. Working from a live model, participants will utilize techniques that are uniquely suited to the medium to explore gesture and line, as well as building the human form through light and dark shapes. Over the course of six hours, participants will develop their own interpretations of the figure through observation, and reach into the possibilities of the monotype process as ink comes to life on paper through the magic of the press. Participants will also learn basic press operation, printing their own works on our American French Tool and Conrad Machine etching presses.

Some knowledge of monotype printmaking is recommended but not required. All necessary tools and materials will be provided, and created works can be taken home at the conclusion of the workshop.

Celebrate a local living legend Dr. Georgette Grier-Key  - esteemed culture leader and acclaimed historian, educator, and advocate! The current Executive Director and Chief Curator of Eastville Community Historical Society will shine a light on her  story. How did a child with a dream became a woman making monumental strides in her community and worldwide? Her impact is profound and her work paramount in creating a more inclusive community that prioritizes, with pride, accurate historical narratives. Come join us as we learn from this incredible woman and community pillar. An enlightening Q&A to follow.

 An influential leader in several arenas, Dr. Grier-Key’s legacy is actively and effectively shaping a civic and cultural landscape that celebrates education, preservation, art, history, and culture. Disrupting the frameworks that uphold institutional and structural exclusion and fiercely advocating for the education that distills the ignorance of cultural incompetency, the Medger Evers College Professor also holds several leadership positions throughout New York State. This includes the President of the NAACP Brookhaven Town Branch, advisory board member of the Preservation League of New York State, among others. 

This Knowledge Friday is programmed in tandem with our current exhibition Dear Mazie, an exhibition that celebrates the life, legacy and enduring influence of Amaza Lee Meredith our nation’s first practicing Black female architect and Azurest co-founder. Dr. Grier-Key’s work is directly responsible for the preservation of the Azurest community and her trailblazing legacy a wonderful mirror to Meredith’s enduring presence in her community.

Experience a multimedia event that celebrates the 50^th anniversary of E.L. Doctorow’s groundbreaking novel Ragtime and explore his life and legacy with someone who knew him best - his daughter, Caroline Doctorow. Join us in welcoming the acclaimed singer-songwriter, as she weaves together excerpts of the novel, radio interviews, family photos & anecdotes, and more. Caroline will also treat audiences to a live performance of several songs relevant to the occasion, noting how her father’s book found new life on stage as a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Following the discussion, Caroline welcomes questions from the audience.

Published in 1975, Ragtime burst onto the literary scene and broke new ground as it wove together fact and fiction, creating a tapestry of early 20^th-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 tension, and the evolving role of women in society. With its rich characters, masterful narrative, and profound insights into the American experience, Ragtime continues to resonate across generations.

Come explore the legacy of the late world-renowned author and one of The Church’s beloved Sag Harbor Saints.

Thank you to our community bookseller Book Hampton of East Hampton for joining us for this program!

Join esteemed yogi Camille Petrillo to free the body, nurture the mind, and access the energy that both grounds and lifts us. Offering a unique Vinyasa flow, blending traditional Hatha yoga postures, Kundalini exercises, and Pranayama techniques, Petrillo has designed an exploration into conscious movement motivated by the rise and fall of the breath.

Open to all levels; however, knowledge of basic Hatha yoga postures is required. Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing.

This wellness Monday will focus on the moment-to-moment presence of transitioning between poses while honoring the chakra centers in our motion. Petrillo aims to inspire a safe, creative, individualized, and lighthearted practice within a foundation of proper alignment.

Explore nature’s ephemeral metamorphosis with Roisin Bateman, an established artist born and trained in Ireland and Sag Harbor resident for forty years.  Though not a traditional landscape painter, her work is known for its exquisite use of color to evoke nature’s continual change. Using her work Rising Air as the focus of exploration, Bateman will discuss her approach to making art and insights along the way. Following the presentation there will be a delightful Q&A with the audience.

In her pastel drawing, as in her use of thin layers of oil paint, beeswax in other works, Bateman illuminates the way colors appear and disappear in the crossing of air, water, warmth, light. Join us as we reflect on nature around and within us through an artist who sees more than what meets the eye.

Stop in ahead of the program, between November 20 – December 13, during our exhibition hours 11 AM – 5 PM, Thursday through Monday, to see Bateman’s work Rising Air in person.