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Marc FerrisArts Reporter

Marc Ferris is a freelance journalist based in Cortlandt. He is the author of Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem and performs Star-Spangled Mystery, a one-person musical history tour.

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Philipstown resident wants tracks to be felt

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The Artist Next Door: Betty Stafford

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Art is the Mix, Not the Ingredients

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Beacon painter is hiding in plain sight

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Students present twisted fairy-tale musical

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Puppets for God

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Hit House presents new play by Beacon writer

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Keeping It Real

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Answer them yourself, says artist Grace Kennedy

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The Norwegian Invasion

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Pop star finds a new home and following in Beacon

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An Unexpected Warhol

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From Classical to Jazz

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Good Vibes in Beacon

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Artists and musician team up for BAU show

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‘A Hopeful Dark’

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Beacon artist depicts Earth under siege

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Beacon’s Beat Maker

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He just wants to work on the drums all day

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5 Questions: Sean Sculley

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History professor at West Point will discuss American Revolution

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A.J. Vitiello’s mother died when he was 7.

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Today he’s releasing her music online.

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Guitar at the Bar: Greg Linksman

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Thirsty ears and a curious mind

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Guitar at the Bar: Rik Mercaldi

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Scratching every musical itch

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Digging for Answers

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Show features paintings by ‘archaeo-nerd’

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Harmony in Cold Spring!

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A Symphony with Sax Appeal

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