Tompkins Corners
Special Events
Films, Talks, Education and more!

Past Events 2022

The Leatherman:
An American Vagabond
Sunday, July 17th, 11:00 am

Jon Scott Bennett, a student filmmaker pursuing a B.A. in History, will present his extraordinary documentary, The Leatherman, An American Vagabond. 
 
This film chronicles the journey and life of a man dressed in leather clothes who traveled through Connecticut and New York year after year from 1857 to 1889, returning to each town about every 35 days. Join us for coffee, bagels, and this fascinating film!

This film is being shown by Tompkins Corners in partnership with the Putnam Valley Library.

FILMS - FREE!
"Fifty Miles from Time Square"
and
"A Tribute to Life on the Lake"

Friday, June 17th, 3 - 6:30pm

In honor of “Celebrate Putnam” and Putnam County’s 210th Anniversary, Tompkins Corners will partner with the Putnam Valley Historical Society to present two short films. 

A new 18-minute documentary, “A Tribute to Life on the Lake,” has been created by the PV Historical Society. Using historic postcards donated to the Historian’s Collection by David and Kathryn Bisbee, this film will feature some amazing Lake Oscawana images and is narrated by Dan Ricci, Town Historian.

Following will be John Cohen’s documentary film, “Fifty Miles from Times Square,” which takes us back to what Tompkins Corners, Putnam Valley and Putnam County looked like 50 years ago.
Watch an excerpt of "Fifty Miles from Times Square" HERE.

Farmers Market Opens
Friday, June 17th, 3:00 - 6:30pm

Putnam Valley Residents Coalition will be presenting the 17th annual Farmers Market at Tompkins Corners Cultural Center on Fridays from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, starting on June 17th and ending on August 26th.

  • Homestead Farm - Fruit, Produce, and plants
  • Mirthas's Pink Pastries - Cookies, Pastries,  Empanadas, and Coffee
  • ​Mozz4U - Sandwiches, fresh mozzarella and other cheeses
  • Noel's cold brewed coffee
  • Carina's Third Bean - Homemade, all natural, multi- flavored chocolate bars
  • Dell's homemade sorbets by the cup. Flavors change weekly
  • Johanna's Jewelry -   Silver jewelry with semi-precious stones.
  • Kate Hoekstra - Art work printed on handmade bags and accessories, note cards

Hudson Valley Gives
Support your favorite Cultural Center!
Wednesday, May 14th
24-hour online day of giving in the Hudson Valley!

Could you help us raise $2,000 in one day?

May 18th is a 24-hour online day of giving in the Hudson Valley.  HV Gives asks us to imagine that if all 2 million people of the Hudson Valley gave $5 to their favorite cause, 10 million dollars would go to our community organizations.

This summer, we will begin the work of restoring our 190-year-old Carriage Shed. While figuring out how to present concerts outdoors during the pandemic, we found that the shed provided a protected and intimate, yet open, performance space. As our mission includes preserving our church and shed, the only buildings in Putnam Valley recorded on the State and National Register of Historic Places, we will  begin working on our 190-year-old Carriage Shed this summer.

Each gift made during this campaign will go towards this project. You will not only be contributing to Tompkins Corners, but to the preservation of Putnam County history!

Giving starts now and will end at 11:59 PM on May 18, so make sure to get your gift in on time!
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We thank you in advance for your generosity.

"Becoming Geppetto"
Award-winning Documentary film.  Q&A with Director Dale Lindquist
Saturday, May 7th

Director Dale Lindquist will present his award-winning documentary, Becoming Geppetto. This film chronicles the amazing journey of master guitar builder Bruce Petros and his son, Matt.  The film is frequently and delightfully punctuated by wonderful musical performances on these ornate, resonant Petros guitars. Q&A with the Director will follow. 

Surrounded by farmland in a small town in northern Wisconsin, father and son luthier duo, Bruce and Matt Petros make world-renowned acoustic guitars. These guitars have been played around the world by music giants Like Paul Simon, and this documentary showcases the quiet lives that create some of the most skillfully hand-crafted instruments available. The film received both the Jury’s Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award at the Green Bay Film Festival and was an official selection of the Wisconsin Film Festival. 

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/313896070597. All proceeds will benefit Tompkins Corners Cultural Center.