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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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Flower Power

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Philipstown artist turns his digital eye on dahlias

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The Musician Next Door: August Eriksmoen

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From Broadway to the barn

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‘Analog’ Viewing

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Gallery director stresses ‘being with art’

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The Artist Next Door: Rooster

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Beacon video artist looks back to look ahead

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Searching for Peace

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27 Songs, One Film

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Beacon musician makes a movie

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Couple takes over former Hudson Hil’s spot

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As the Wheel Turns

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Garrison printmaking studio draws in artists

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Classical music that swings

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Looking for Laughs?

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Comedians take the stage in burgeoning Beacon comedy scene

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The Pete Seeger Tapes

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For years, David Bernz taped the folk-music legend. In a new book, he shares his friend’s musings and memories.

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An Italian Visits New York

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Magazzino exhibit shares 1960s work by talented, but troubled, artist

Richie Kaplan of Max's on Main posed this week with a photo of his brother, Harvey, who died last year. They opened the bar and restaurant in 2006. Photo by Ross Corsair
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Max’s on Main to Close

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Beacon building sold; last day is April 21

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A Hidden Gem — For Now

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Magazzino café offers a taste of Italy

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The Artist Next Door: Skatchface

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Graffiti artist makes a mark in Beacon

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Rough and Tumble

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Rugby players forge bonds over sport

Art teachers Sallie Farkas, Cathy Pezzo and Susan Wurtz will each retire this year.
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For Three Mentors, the Last Art Show

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris March 15, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

All three Beacon elementary art teachers are retiring

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Natural Boost

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Elixxr opens a storefront in Beacon

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Cold Spring has a new lunch spot

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A New Bar and New Faces

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Cooper’s is latest tavern in historic Beacon building

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Skate Hard, Skate Free

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Skateboard shop opens in Beacon

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Endless Questions

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris January 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon bars challenge with trivia

Anjie Almonte and Zachary Noble at Noble Pies, which opened Dec. 16 in Beacon
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Can There Be Too Much Pie?

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 22, 2023December 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Noble Pies opens outpost in Beacon

Dave Shelly, the pink unicorn at right, poses with admirers on Sunday. (Photo by Valerie Shively)
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The Power of Pink

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The Pipers of Philipstown

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