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Seuss in the House

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Haldane Elementary students give colorful performance

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Capturing the ’60s, and Remembering Maxx

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Full Circle

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They bought a painting in Beacon in 2014. This week, they’ll host a show by the artist.

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2023 Summer Camp Guide

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Local groups among recipients

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April book club selections

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Philipstown artist will share ceramics from his own kiln

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Garrison Art Center hosts annual mentor show

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Women Finding Balance

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CoMFY art exhibit returns to Beacon library

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Dutchess Names Poet Laureate

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Will promote poetry in county

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‘Jewelry is Storytelling’

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A couple brings an online store to Main Street

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A Children’s Classic

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Chapel to present ‘Peter and the Wolf,’ complete with crankie

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Top children’s and adult books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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Actors Welcome Double-Takes for “Oklahoma!”

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Haldane Drama presents classic musical

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Where Art and Commerce Meet

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Beacon entrepreneur launches creative guild

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Beacon Filmmaker Nominated for Oscar

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Ceremony takes place March 12

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The Artist Next Door: Michelle Silver

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A branding designer takes to the canvas

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Beacon Theater, Story Screen Split

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Reopened venue brought cinema back to the city

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Start Reading Now

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March book club selections

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Back to Beacon

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Artist’s sculpture and drawings in new group show

From left: Owen Sullivan-Hoch, Helena Kottman, coach Paul Kottman, Gabe Lunin-Pack and Keira Shanahan. Not pictured: Colin Hopkins, Simon Pieza, Marc Firpo Photo by A. Rooney
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The Age of Debate

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Haldane team strives to see both sides

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Wine bar brings flavor and flair to Beacon

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Open Studios Tackles Winter

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Annual Beacon show launches February event

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