Celebrate 30 years of the Dominican Sisters of Hope with a concert by songwriter, recording artist, performer, educator, and activist Carrie Newcomer

This is an in-person concert in Mariandale's Chapel; it will be livestreamed. Please indicate whether or not you will be coming in person by ticket choice.

About the Event: Oftentimes, hope isn’t easy to come by or even to define. Yet, as 90 Catholic Sisters, the Dominican Sisters of Hope have committed their lives to living and preaching the Gospel message of Hope. This event celebrates their shared efforts for 30 years! Founded in 1995 from three communities in Newburgh, NY; Fall River, MA; and Ossining, NY; the congregation's administrative offices are located at the Center of Hope in Ossining, NY. Sisters and Associates live in 13 states and, while primarily “retired” now, they have ministered in a variety of unique ways, including community organizing, health care, social work, education, environmental advocacy, and retreat ministry, among others In a world marred by violence, environmental destruction, and deep divisions, the Sisters give witness to the enduring power of Hope. Let’s celebrate together this commitment!

This concert is a gift from the Dominican Sisters of Hope in celebration of 30 years in mission. A free will donation is most appreciated.

Please note that participants must register in advance. This event will be held live at Mariandale and it will be livestreamed.

About the Artist: Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer, educator and activist. She has been described as a "prairie mystic" by the Boston Globe and one who "asks all the right questions" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 20 nationally released albums on Available Light & Concord/Rounder Records including A Great Wild Mercy, Until Now, The Point of Arrival and The Beautiful Not Yet. Newcomer has released three books of poetry and essays, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays, The Beautiful Not Yet: Poems and Essays & Lyrics, and Until Now: New Poems by Carrie Newcomer. Her song "I Should've Known Better" appeared on Nickel Creeks' Grammy-winning gold album This Side, and she earned an Emmy for her PBS special An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. Recent appearances include PBS Religion and Ethics and Krista Tippett's On Being. In 2009 and 2011 Newcomer was invited by the American Embassy of India to be a cultural ambassador, resulting in her interfaith benefit album Everything is Everywhere with master of the Indian Sarod, Amjad Ali Khan. In 2013, Carrie traveled to Kenya and the Middle East, performing in schools, spiritual communities and hospitals assisting AIDS patients. In 2016 Carrie was awarded an honorary degree in Music for Social Change from Goshen College. In 2019 she received The Shalem Institute's Contemplative Voices award.

In recent years, Carrie has become one of Substack's most popular music writers with her wee offerings of topical reflections, videos, poetry and songs. She has also joined with the author Parker J. Palmer on several projects, including The Growing Edge collaboration which explores growing edges, personally, vocationall,y and politically. Together they created live events, personal growth retreats, and the highly rated The Growing Edge Podcast that features authors, activists, poets, and musicians. Spirituality and Health Magazine named Parker & Carrie in the top ten spiritual leaders for the next 20 years. She has also presented workshops with ServiceSpace.org, an international interfaith community for creating positive change through personal and collective service experiences. In addition to her busy touring schedule, which has included presentations with full choral arrangements and string quartet, Carrie has become known for her personal growth retreats and speaking engagements. (from https://www.carrienewcomer.com/about)