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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 16, 2022


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Hixson is a freelance reporter.

Beacon News

Fareground Community Café Launches Monthly Pop-Up in Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 26, 2014

Nonprofit restaurant offers ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ menu

Beacon News

Center for Creative Education Launches After-School Program in Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 12, 2014

Ribbon Cutting and Open House slated for Sept. 13 Second Saturday

Arts & Leisure

Hops Take Root in Dutchess County

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 6, 2014

‘Hoptember’ and new openings set for Beacon’s Second Saturday

Arts & Leisure

Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | August 30, 2014

Tea Room becomes Pandorica

Around Town

Kids R Kids Combats Food Insecurity

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | July 25, 2014

Free meals, activities for Beacon’s youth

Arts & Leisure

Burlesque Performers Convene in Beacon for Unique Summer Camp

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | June 28, 2014

‘Camp Camp’ leads to live show July 5

Beacon News

Beacon’s Only Supermarket A Bellwether of Growth

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | May 30, 2014

Key Food’s mission begins with service

Around Town

Peoples Bicycle Promotes Cycle-Centric Community

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | April 26, 2014

Beacon business rolls on with expansion

Arts & Leisure

Women Artists, Old Friends Reunite in Mad Dooley’s The L Café Show

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | April 6, 2014

Opening reception April 12

Around Town

Glynwood’s New Farm Business Incubator Seeks Entrepreneurs

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | March 24, 2014

Open Space Institute a partner in venture

Arts & Leisure

Beacon Theatre Hosts Annual Freeze Frame Film Festival

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | February 28, 2014

Screenings begin March 7

Around Town

Exhibit Highlights Beacon’s Future Incline Railway

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | February 15, 2014

Hudson Beach Glass hosts multi-media presentation

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City of Beacon Mourns Loss of Seeger

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 31, 2014

Environmentalists recall his leadership

Philipstown News

A Song Full of Hope

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 24, 2014

Music and fellowship mark Southern Dutchess Coalition’s MLK celebration

Arts & Leisure

Beacon’s Creative Community Forecasts Dynamic 2014

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 20, 2014

Art, film, music, theater and beer

Around Town

Beacon’s ‘Market Square’ Welcomes New Businesses

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 5, 2014

Remaining spaces leased

Beacon News

Going Local

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | November 10, 2013

Re>Think Local Celebrates First Anniversary

Around Town

Planting a Future

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | November 4, 2013

Beacon’s Tito Santana Taqueria breaks ground on community garden

Arts & Leisure

Hudson Beach Glass Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Renovated Firehouse

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | October 11, 2013

Artists create functional and sculptural hand-cast glass objects

Arts & Leisure

Towne Crier Café Re-Opens in Beacon

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | October 7, 2013

Storied music venue celebrates grand opening at new location

Around Town

‘The Guy Who Bought Quinn’s’ Shares Re-opening Plans

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 29, 2013

Revived hometown institution scheduled to return soon

Beacon News

Beacon Cat Sanctuary Devastated by Fire

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 17, 2013

Shelter seeks donations of time and money

Around Town

An Abundance of Events on Beacon’s Second Saturday

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 13, 2013

Many opening receptions scheduled for Sept. 14

Arts & Leisure

End of Summer Ushers in September Music

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | September 1, 2013

Stephen Clair strikes another chord in Beacon

Beacon News

400-Year-Old Peace Treaty Celebrated at Beacon’s Two Row Wampum Festival

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | August 9, 2013

More than 200 canoe and kayak paddlers stop during long trip

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