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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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An Artist in Motion

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 27, 2024January 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon designer has show at Mount Saint Mary

Judith Tulloch and Stephen Franchino
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25 Years of Year-End Gigs

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It’s another New Year’s Eve on stage for Judith Tulloch

The unicorn stands ready to hug.
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The Unicorn Fund

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 20, 2024December 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

After spreading cheer in Beacon, David Shelly had one last idea

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Brother Act

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon musicians pay tribute to old country duet

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The Costellos for Christmas

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Longtime Beacon artists will perform 12th holiday show

Ken Martinez (Frankob Marley) and John Hartzell (Scrooge) rehearse for the performance. Photo provided
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Not the Christmas Show You Remember

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Troupe retells holiday classic with twists

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Self-Destroyed Man

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‘Bedlam, chaos and cacophony’ from Beacon rocker

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A Jeweler and Painter Combines Her Pursuits

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Lewis & Pine opens Cold Spring gallery

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Peace, Joy and Love

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Beacon artist moving toward serenity

The Taghkanic Chorale will perform on Dec. 7 and 8 at St. Mary's Church. Photo provided
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Taghkanic Chorale Makes a Putnam Appearance

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Choir will perform in Cold Spring on Dec. 7 and 8

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The Artist Next Door: Elin Lundman

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Turning castoffs into treasure

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Soulful Christmas

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Natalie Forteza reprises holiday show

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Macbeth’s Timeless Message

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 29, 2024December 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane actors see modern themes in classic tragedy

Curtis Raye and his FOIA troupe will be at the Howland in Beacon. Photo provided
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Banjos and Public Documents

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 29, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Comedy, music show celebrates FOIA requests

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A Musical Career Reaches New Heights

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon guitarist has gig at Empire State Building

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Art in all Directions

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 22, 2024November 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Magazzino hosts first U.S. retrospective for Maria Lai

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Beacon in the Cards

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

‘Non-linear’ game tours city landmarks

Fiona Dong, 15, and Audrey Kim, 11, helped visitors create party hats at a Garrison Art Center fundraiser on Nov. 9. Photo by M. Ferris
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Garrison Art Center at 60

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Back on solid ground after pandemic

Bud Schmeling at the Oct. 31 opening of Lyonshare in Beacon Photo by M. Ferris
Posted inArts & Leisure

Lyonshare Comes to Beacon

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Bistro opens in former Max’s on Main space

The Veterans Memorial Building was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1924. Beacon Historical Society
Posted inBeacon News

Veterans Building at 100

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon memorial opened in 1924 after close vote

Dylan Cronk and John Procario position a work in progress.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Bending Wood

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 8, 2024November 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist sculpts twists and turns

Marjorie Lewit will host the first Nerd Nite at the Howland Cultural Center. Photo provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

How Brainiacs Party

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Howland Cultural Center to host first Nerd Nite

Posted inArts & Leisure

Modern Fables

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon writer reimagines Aesop’s

Built around 1756, the historic Chrystie House is located on South Avenue.
Posted inBeacon News

Inside Chrystie House

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 25, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

An artist restores one of Beacon’s oldest structures

The tenement at Spring Valley Road and East Main Street where Abe Seaman died
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Matteawan Mystery

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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