A Harpist at the Threshold: Hospice Stories of Love & Grace

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Temple of Joy Yoga Sanctuary | Ithaca

Jayne Demakos
Publisher/HostJayne Demakos
A Harpist at the Threshold: Hospice Stories of Love & Grace
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Join us for an intimate evening of deeply moving hospice stories woven through with harp and voice.
About this Event

A Harpist at the Threshold: Hospice Stories of Love & Grace


Written and performed by Jayne Demakos


Through spoken word and harp, Jayne Demakos shares deeply personal stories from her work at the bedside of the dying. Her performance explores how vulnerability, music, and presence can help guide the final passage with peace and dignity. With poetic insight, Jayne reminds us that the dying process can be met not only with fear, but with profound grace.


Performances:

  • Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 PM

Kitchen Theatre, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, NY

Tickets: $20

  • Sunday, November 2 at 7:00 PM

Temple of Joy Yoga Studio, 305 Taylor Place, Ithaca, NY

Tickets: $20

Info: [email protected]


About the artist:

Jayne Demakos is a contemplative musician and music-thanatologist, certified by the Music-Thanatology Association International in 2020. She holds a BA in Piano Performance from Ithaca College and has taught music as medicine at the Ithaca College School of Music. Over the past 17 years, she has provided harp and voice at the bedside in healthcare settings, including Hospicare & Palliative Care Services and Providence St. Peter Hospital. Jayne is a founding faculty member of the Accorda Music Thanatology Institute and an entrepreneur with programs like GriefSong and CompassionHarp. She is also a choir director and private music instructor, and has released three recordings, including Sacred Chant: A Small Offering(2022).


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Temple of Joy Yoga Sanctuary, 305 Taylor Place, Ithaca, United States

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USD 23.18

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