Upcoming Events
The Korean Myths Book Talk
Thursday, December 12th | 7PM
Virtual Event -- Online
Free
Join us online as we continue our "Migra-Story Circles" book talk series on Thursday, December 12th at 7PM for a reading and discussion with father and daughter authors Heinz Insu Fenkl & Bella Myǒng-wǒl Dalton-Fenkl on their latest book The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends.
Migra-Story Circles is made possible with support from Humanities New York. The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Reher Center together: Democracy demands wisdom.
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Past Events from 2024
Coral in the Diaspora Book Talk
Sunday, November 24th | 1PM
Reher Center Gallery (Spring Street courtyard entrance)
Free
Join us in the Reher Center Gallery on Sunday, November 24th at 1PM for a book reading and discussion with local author and Haitian poet Jerrice Baptiste on her new book Coral in the Diaspora.
Migra-Story Circles is made possible with support from Humanities New York. The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Reher Center together: Democracy demands wisdom.
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Home & Hearth: Stories of Peace and Hope
Sunday, November 17th | 2-4PM
Reher Center Gallery (Spring Street courtyard entrance)
Free
Storytellers Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi and Karen Pillsworth invite you to join them in a Story Concert for Grown-Ups! Join us at the Reher Center on Sunday, November 17th at 2PM as our storytellers share personal stories and traditional talkes about the search for a place to call one's own and what happens when you get there.
A special thank you to the Ferriday Fund for making this event possible!
**Registration encouraged, but not required!**
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My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Film Screening
Tuesday, October 29th | 7PM
Rosendale Theatre
408 Main St, Rosendale, NY
Join us and our friends at the Ulster County Italian American Foundation for a screening of My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes. Following the film, enjoy an exclusive interview with Vincent Marmorale, the producer of My Italian Secret and the President of Italy and the Holocaust Foundation.
Come together for a celebration of Italian and Jewish connection during Italian-Heritage Month! The event begins at 7pm and admission is free, but donations are encouraged (suggest donation: $20). We can’t wait to see you there!
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Stories of Lore from Around the World
Saturday, October 26th | 6-8PM
Reher Center Gallery (Spring Street courtyard entrance)
Reher Center Presents: Stories of Lore From Around the World! Join us in the Reher Center Gallery (through our Spring Street entrance) on Saturday, October 26th from 6-8pm during the Kingston Waterfront Business Association’s final Night Market of the season! We’ll be featuring live readings of stories on the spookier side from several cultures around the world.
Stories will begin every half hour starting at 6:15pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Reher Rolls Forward
Monday, September 16th | 5:30 PM
Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar
100 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Join us for a night out to benefit the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History!
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RYE: Bread, Whiskey, and Jewish History
Thursday, February 29th | 7:00-9:00PM
New York Distilling Company
573 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for RYE: Bread, Whiskey, and Jewish History, a conversation and tasting of rye bread and whiskey at the New York Distilling Company. An event curated by the Reher Center's own Dr. Sarah Litvin, we'll gather for an Eastern European Jewish gastronomic conversation with Andrew Coe, Avery Robinson, and Sarah Litvin moderated by Amy Halloran on the history of rye bread, rye whiskey, and a discussion of the unique history of this grain, including its contemporary revival.
Challah Storytime
Sunday, February 4th | 10:30AM
Reher Center Gallery
99-101 Broadway, Kingston, NY
Bring your little ones to the Reher Center Gallery for a storytime introduction to challah bread with music and a craft! A partnership between the Reher Center and PJ Library.
Ages Best Suited: 2-5 year-olds (siblings welcomed!)
*Parent/Guardian Attendance is Required*
Community Oral History Training Day
Monday, January 22nd | 1:00PM
Reher Center Gallery
99-101 Broadway, Kingston, NY
Are you interested in Oral History?
Have you always wanted to learn how to interview family members, neighbors, or friends?
Connect over culture, family, and memories as we partner with Dr. Willa Zhen from the Culinary Institute of America and Place Corps for a Community Oral History Training Day!
Join us at the Reher Center Gallery on Monday, January 22nd at 1:00pm and learn how to prepare, conduct, and record your own Oral Histories! Professor and Food Studies scholar Dr. Willa Zhen of the Culinary Institute of America will lead an educational and interactive workshop sharing the tips and tricks to becoming an oral history expert.
Optional: bring an object of significance with you!
Reher Center programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
