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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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He just wants to work on the drums all day

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History professor at West Point will discuss American Revolution

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Today he’s releasing her music online.

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Thirsty ears and a curious mind

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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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Beacon show will set you free

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The Castle and Crier

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Exhibit at Howland Center honors two Beacon institutions

America Olivo, Marnie Neve, Christian Campbell and Neve Campbell at the opening of Reefer Madness: The Musical in Los Angeles in May 2024 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer / Alamy
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Reviving Reefer Madness (The Musical)

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Beacon actors working on returning show to stage

Martha Ferris in her Philipstown studio
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The Artist Next Door: Martha Ferris

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When Philipstown artist is tired of zigging, she zags

Sarah Hanssen and Michelle Silver (Photos provided)
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Pain to Power

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Artist asks others to remake her father’s art

David Hollander and Daniel Kelly at the Butterfield Library Photo provided
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Jazzing Up the Library

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Pianist creates creative explorations

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Splash Art

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Muralist spiced up the holidays

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The Breaking Point

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Beacon artist examines the shock of parenting

Low Fiction
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Metal in a Blender

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Low Fiction brings sonic fury from pits of hell

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