Special events offer opportunities for Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival supporters to build community and artistic connections.
From intimate gatherings to backstage tours, artist studio visits, and grand summer parties, we invite you to have fun together while sustaining world-class creativity.
OPERA PREMIERE PARTY
Friday, July 26 at 5 pm
Spiegeltent
Before the curtain rises on the much-anticipated new production of Le prophète, join like-minded opera aficionados for a sip with some savories and sweets. SummerScape Opera is always a grand spectacle and crowd-pleaser. This opening night party with insights from the creative team is also not to be missed!
Bard Music Festival Opening Night Social
Friday, August 9 at 5 pm
Manor House
Join us at the magnificent and picturesque 1916 Ward Manor House & patio to kick-off the 34th Season of the Bard Music Festival. Enjoy a savory spread and take in the expansive view of the Catskill Mountains all the while celebrating Berlioz and His World before the opening night program, Staging the Musical Imagination.
SUMMER SOIRÉE
Saturday, August 17 at 3:30 pm
Blithewood
As SummerScape ends and the Bard Music Festival draws to a close, there is one more chance to come together and celebrate.
Nestled perfectly between Bard Music Festival Program Eight: Literary Romanticisms and Program Nine: An Evening with the Orchestra, or just before seeing Nona Hendryx in the Spiegeltent, this annual affair includes performances, signature cocktails, light fare, and a guaranteed good time.
Members Get More
Our members support world-class performing arts and enjoy a variety of discounts and benefits* throughout the year, such as waived fees, early access to tickets, invitations to parties and special events, including:
Saturday, July 20
Open House and Backstage Tour
11:30 am – 1 pm
Sosnoff Lobby
Join us for light refreshments and a sneak peek behind the scenes! Learn more about our facilities and programs as we explore backstage areas.
All Members are welcome to attend.
Friday, August 2
Le prophète Maestro Dinner
8:30 pm
President’s House
Join Maestro Leon Botstein after the penultimate performance for a special dinner at the President’s House.
This event is complimentary for Producer-level Members and above.
Saturday, August 10
Bard Music Festival Book Launch
4:30 pm
Stevenson Library
Celebrate the launch of Berlioz and His World, a book of essays, translations, and correspondence relating to the titular composer.
This event is complimentary for Supporter-level Members and above.
August 10–11 and 17–18
Bard Music Festival Patron Lounge
Olin Hall
For more information on member events or to RSVP, email us or call 845-758-7987.
*Benefits vary by member level.
