Join us for an afternoon of poetry, discussion, and song, exploring the question:

What are the emerging myths of our times?

James Bird will lead a bardic workshop that seamlessly weaves music and myth. A seasoned live musician at heart, James uses ancient stories to speak to the timeless human experiences of love, loss, friendship, mystery, death and rebirth. James will be sharing musical works, old and new, including a preview of his debut album Riddles, to be released October 10, 2026 via Funnybone Records.

Henry Kramer will guide us through a ritual of movement, connection and story, exploring wonder and imagination in relationship with the more-than-human world. Henry is animated by the depth of playful reenchantment. He teaches at Hunter College (CUNY) in the program of religion and serves as Academic Dean of the Strother School of Radical Attention.

Our afternoon will culminate with an invitation to dance, exist, and receive.

Herbal Tea will be available in the Tea House from 2pm-6pm

This will be the first in a series of Full Moon Salons hosted at the Hudson Harmonic.

What is a Salon?

Salons are vibrant local gatherings for exploring ideas. Creative and intellectual salons were once stewarded by French salonnières, hostesses who offered safe spaces to debate ideas and incubate new works. Often surrounding literature, philosophy, art and politics outside of state or church control.

A Hudson Valley Salon

Rooted in our local community, while carrying the spirit of the original salons, we are co-creating these salons to inspire generative connections and tend to a restorative revolution.

Who is this event for?

Whether you identify as an artist, thinker, ecologist, organizer, healer, farmer, musician, or simply human - All are welcome.

You can connect with and learn more about James Bird and Henry Kramer:

https://www.jamesbirdportal.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/henry.r.kramer/

Full Moon Salon Featuring Musician James Bird and Educator Henry Kramer

Full Moon Salon Featuring Musician James Bird and Educator Henry Kramer