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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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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

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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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Nelsonville Has a House Band

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Performers will fill Depot stage for musical review

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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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The Artist Next Door: Melissa Small Cooper

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Work by Glenham artist among those in GAC member show

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The Actor Next Door: Connor Bond

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Beacon performer’s heart is in improv

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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

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

Josh Stark and Christopher “Feff” Zezza Photo provided
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Brother Act

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Beacon musicians pay tribute to old country duet

The Costellos (Photo by Tom Moore)
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The Costellos for Christmas

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

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

George Spafford inside his Beacon studio at KuBe Photo by M. Ferris
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Self-Destroyed Man

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

‘Bedlam, chaos and cacophony’ from Beacon rocker

Found Space Gallery
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A Jeweler and Painter Combines Her Pursuits

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

Lewis & Pine opens Cold Spring gallery

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Peace, Joy and Love

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

Elin Lundman
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The Artist Next Door: Elin Lundman

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Turning castoffs into treasure

Fishkill songwriter Natalie Forteza calls herself "a proudly obnoxious optimist." Photo provided
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Soulful Christmas

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

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

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