This workshop is a guided, interactive introduction to the idea of superintelligence and the problem of loss of control—what happens if we create systems that are more capable than we are, but whose goals don’t perfectly align with human values.

In this masterclass, you'll learn to stop being controlled by your emotions and instead develop the awareness to understand, regulate, and use them as a source of clarity, resilience, and growth. By the end, you'll have practical tools to transform emotional reactivity into emotional precision—empowering you to meet life's challenges with intention rather than impulse.

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.

Calling all local musicians! Join us for a casual listening session where musicians/artists can come together to share works in progress, finished tracks, demos, voice memos etc. Just plug in, press play, and let the room hear what you've been making!

Join us at The Spark of Hudson for our monthly poetry slam, an open, welcoming space for writers and non-writers alike to come together, share their work, and find community in the people around them. This slam, facilitated by Mary Garcia, is for anyone carrying something heavy, celebrating something small, or just looking for a place where they belong.

This free, 90-minute workshop translates the science of adolescent communication into three strategies you can use immediately. We'll draw on research in developmental neuroscience and parent-teen communication patterns to understand why teens disengage, and what changes when adults do something different

In this two-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll start by briefly covering the history of cyanotypes, the chemistry involved in making prints, and some of the ways contemporary artists are using this alternative photographic process. Then we’ll dive into making our own blue-toned prints!

A group of people, each with 5 minutes and a topic they love, stand up and share it with the room. The topics are totally unpredictable. You never know what you're going to get, and that's the whole point.

Join us at The Spark, on a hot, muggy and sticky July night for refreshing Pelligrino and Sicilian Vino Bianco as we make hand-made pasta from scratch (and flour!). We will then indulge in an authentic Sicilian dinner, prepared by Salvo for your delectation featuring traditional ‘Cavatelli al Ciliegino e basilico’ (homemade cherry tomato sauce).

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

AI is moving fast, and small business owners are right to ask two practical questions: Do I need to pay attention to this now? And if so, where will it actually help my business?

Join us at The Spark of Hudson for our monthly poetry slam, an open, welcoming space for writers and non-writers alike to come together, share their work, and find community in the people around them. This slam, facilitated by Mary Garcia, is for anyone carrying something heavy, celebrating something small, or just looking for a place where they belong.

Getting booked isn't just about talent — it's about presentation, professionalism, and knowing how to navigate the music industry from the inside out. In this workshop, freelance booking agent Alexondra O’Connell pulls back the curtain on what actually gets artists noticed, booked, and invited back.