Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Career Panel: Explore Your Future
Curious about where your future could take you? Join us for an evening of real conversations with local professionals representing a chief of police, the military, acting, entrepreneurship, culinary arts, a cleaning business, community college, and more!
2026 Queer Community Harvest Feast
The 2026 Queer Community Harvest Feast is a soft place to land during the holiday season, a warm and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ folks to come together, share a family-style meal, and find comfort, laughter, games, and connection.
Red Bean Queen Community Dinner
Red Bean Queen, a homegrown Cajun food pop-up by Helen Rose and Kramer Sanguinetti, presents an evening of New Orleans–inspired food, music, and community at The Spark.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a bi-monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
AI Circle
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Circle at The Spark.
Clowning Club
This monthly club offers performers a chance to explore the art of clowning. It's an opportunity to embrace the absurd, celebrate failure, and discover the humor in vulnerability.
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a bi-monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
AI Circle
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Circle at The Spark.
"How Jan Klassen Cured The Sick King" Pajama Play - Saturday Performance
The Columbia County Players present a ”Pajama Play”*: a traditional Dutch children’s tale with music, adapted by Chloe Boocock and Carol Rusoff from Antonia Ridge’s original stage version, and performed by local high school students.
"How Jan Klassen Cured The Sick King" Pajama Play - Sunday Performance
The Columbia County Players present a ”Pajama Play”*: a traditional Dutch children’s tale with music, adapted by Chloe Boocock and Carol Rusoff from Antonia Ridge’s original stage version, and performed by local high school students.
Budget Basics for Projects and Grants with CREATE Council on the Arts
Join CREATE’s Grants Coordinator Richard Royer for a practical introduction to budget basics for artists. This workshop will cover how to build a clear, realistic project budget; identify common income and expense categories; and use simple strategies to make your budget support your project goals.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Women’s Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
AI Circle
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Circle at The Spark.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
RESTORE Leadership Academy
RESTORE Leadership Academy is coming to The Spark! This in-depth education program unpacks the reality of climate change and the practical steps we can take to reduce its impacts and protect the communities we love.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Mapping Out Your Musical with Janelle Lawrence
Mapping Out Your Musical is a comprehensive course that takes you from the spark of a musical idea all the way to a showcase. Together, we'll explore the nitty-gritty of every step in creating a musical and dive into the world of workshopping and development.
Chaucer, Cheese & Song: A Literary Evening from Canterbury to Copenhagen
One night, two countries, six hundred years of bawdiness, and a great deal of cheese.
AI Circle
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Circle at The Spark.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Couples Workshop with Julia Shield
This workshop is for couples with kids under 5 who want real tools for talking through the hard stuff: how to divide labor without a fight, how to ask for what you need (and give your partner what they want) without it turning into a hostage negotiation, how to talk about mental load and emotional labor in a way that feels productive. Over five sessions, you'll build communication skills that actually work for this season of life, and get space to process what the last few years have done to you both.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
The Social Fabric of Business: Rethinking Place, Belonging, and Growth in the Hudson Valley
Join us at the Spark of Hudson for a panel discussion exploring how businesses can engage thoughtfully with the communities in which they operate — fostering a sense of belonging, and connection, for both residents and visitors.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a bi-monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Día de Los Muertos: Pupusa Making Workshop
Join us at The Spark for a special hands-on workshop in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Casa Latina Hudson will guide us in the art of making pupusas, the beloved Salvadoran stuffed corn tortillas. As we cook and enjoy these delicious creations together, our partners at the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement will take us through the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Couples Workshop with Julia Shield
This workshop is for couples with kids under 5 who want real tools for talking through the hard stuff: how to divide labor without a fight, how to ask for what you need (and give your partner what they want) without it turning into a hostage negotiation, how to talk about mental load and emotional labor in a way that feels productive. Over five sessions, you'll build communication skills that actually work for this season of life, and get space to process what the last few years have done to you both.
The Five Elements - Qi Gong
Step into stillness in motion. The Five Elements - Qi Gong is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Julius Eastman: Beyond Categories — A Birthday Celebration
This hour-long session (held on Eastman’s birthday) is a chance to experience Eastman's music and voice together. Drawing on archival research for context, we'll focus on listening closely, sharing impressions, and exploring his compositional ideas.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Choosing a Good Life with Albert Wenger
Every day we make choices, small and large, and those choices add up to a life. This series asks how to choose wisely: what we can know about the world, where values come from, whether free will is real, and how to find meaning in an age of machines doing more and more of what we used to do.
AI Circle
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Circle at The Spark.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Designing for People: An Introduction to User Experience
Ever wondered why some apps and websites feel effortless while others leave you frustrated? That difference is UX—user experience—and it's the craft of designing digital products around the people who actually use them. Join UX strategist and educator Cathline Marshall at The Spark for a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of great design.
Couples Workshop with Julia Shield
This workshop is for couples with kids under 5 who want real tools for talking through the hard stuff: how to divide labor without a fight, how to ask for what you need (and give your partner what they want) without it turning into a hostage negotiation, how to talk about mental load and emotional labor in a way that feels productive. Over five sessions, you'll build communication skills that actually work for this season of life, and get space to process what the last few years have done to you both.
The Five Elements - Qi Gong
Step into stillness in motion. The Five Elements - Qi Gong is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.