Events Calendar

Direct from the stage of Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, the Jamesport Meeting House welcomes back soprano Taylor Burgess, a Riverhead High School graduate, on Sunday, February 8 at 5 p.m., performing a program entitled, “Winter Moon: A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance.”

Accompanied by pianist Eunha So, “Winter Moon” is an evocative tribute to the legendary poets and writers of the 20th century Harlem Renaissance. This powerful celebration of Black History Month will take listeners on a journey through time as seen through the eyes of literary giants such as Langston Hughes, Laurence Hope and James Weldon Johnson. The concert program features beautiful impressionistic works of Harry T. Burleigh and Duke Ellington, and contemporary compositions by Ricky Ian Gordon and Pete Malinverni, immersed in the beauty of Black musical tradition, from the deep roots of Spirituals to the elegance of Art Songs and the soulful energy of Jazz.

The 1731 Series, which brings internationally recognized musicians to perform at the Jamesport Meeting House, presents the incomparable duo of Cuban-American cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa and globally-acclaimed pianist Ilya Yakushev on Saturday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. This program for this extraordinary concert features Sonata for Cello and Piano by Claude Debussy; Sonata for Cello and Piano No 3., Op. 69 by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff.  

Colin Palmer performs All Things Must Pass, on January 17 at 7:30 p.m. Colin has been performing across the North Fork since he was 8 years old, and some of the most enjoyable plays and musicals have been presented right here at the Jamesport Meeting House. With a move out of state on the horizon, Colin is preparing for one last show in his hometown. Featuring songs from the 1920s to today, All Things Must Pass will be a performance not to be missed.

The Lysander Piano Trio will perform at the Jamesport Meeting House on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. as part of our 1731 Series, which brings internationally-acclaimed musicians to the North Fork. The trio will a program entitled, “Dreams & Apparitions,” featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke and Robert Schumann.

Rusty Kransky will perform “Help is on the Way,” a tribute to the late, great cabaret singer, Nancy LaMott on Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. Enjoy classics such as “That Old Black Magic” and “Moon River.” The concert will feature Jeff Wentz at piano.

The Jamesport Meeting House presents Holiday Songs Around the World: A Global Music Celebration, performed by East End Jazz on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. The program will transport you with a selection of holiday songs that highlight the cultural richness of different countries, from the classic and familiar, such as “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” (Silent Night) — to lesser-known gems from Sweden, Lebanon, China, Israel and Japan.

Corchaug Repertory Theatre will take the stage at Jamesport Meeting House on November 7 through 9 to perform “The American Dream” by Edward Albee. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $20 at the door or online.

North Fork singer/songwriter/pianist Gail Storm will present her original blues/jazz-infused soundscape at the Jamesport Meeting House on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature Gail Storm at piano and on vocals, joined by Ed Bimonte on drums, Dave Sacresanto on bass, David Phelps on guitar and other special guests. Tickets are only $20 and include a reception with the artists following the concert.