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Arts & Leisure

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Twists and Turns

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Beacon artist creates amoeba-like wood sculptures

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A New Room in Beacon

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Saint Rita’s opens in KuBe Art Center

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Playing with Clay

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Potter opens Cold Spring shop for lessons, fun

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Pond Music

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A water-based and inspired concert at Manitoga

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Newburgh historical society hosts tour of 13 sites

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August book club selections

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Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

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Beacon-based group wants more control for creators

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A Cross Section of Beacon Art

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Open Studios exhibit continues through Aug. 3

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Local galleries and studios schedule openings, events

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Dolly is Back in Town

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HVS goes to source of hit film shot in Garrison

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Art on Deposit

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Gallery opens inside former Newburgh bank

Nate Allen has become a go-to bassist for local bands and musicians. Photo provided
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Beacon’s Ace of Bass

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to high demand

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Otherworldly Cafe

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Goth space comes to KuBe

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Fourth of July Events

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Fireworks, music, readings

Mickey Dwyer puts the finishing touches on a vegan pie.
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Pizza Around Back

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New Beacon vegan joint already has a following

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A Madcap Comedy of Errors

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley Shakespeare rolls with the punchlines

Chuk Obasi and Vieve Radha Price, the directors of TÉA Artistry Photo by John Keon
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Insights for Actors

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Workshop will explore ‘spiritually grounded theater’

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A Tartan of Its Own

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Pipe Band registers Highlands ‘sett’

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Vaudeville Returns to Beacon

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Pocket Moxie pays homage at Howland Center

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July book club selections

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She Loves “Jaws”

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Cold Spring fan hooked for decades

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The Pain and Joy of Parenting

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Distortion Society show addresses dilemma

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Early Look: Beacon Open Studios

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