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Barone at the Garrison School
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From Broadway to Middle School

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Pandemic redirects jazz guitarist to Garrison

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Cold Spring Tree Lighting (Photos)

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Fire company escorts Santa to waterfront

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Santa and Dog

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Dogs, a cat and a bunny (and their owners) take part in Beacon fundraiser

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What I Made During the Pandemic

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Local artists share their isolation works

A student works on a set piece for the Depot Theatre’s production of Charlotte’s Web.
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Kids Set Scene for Depot Show

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Production showcases sets by Storm King class 

Seniors from the first theatrical group Czajkowski organized in Philadelphia in 2017
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Stories from Life

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Philipstown seniors invited to create theatrical show

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Haldane Drama Tackles the Bard

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Fall play is Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Beahive founder had encounters with QVC and the Dalai Lama (separately)

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Bring on the Clown

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Beacon resident performs each year in Macy’s parade

The swimming pool at Indian Point
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Lost Amusement Parks

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A bygone era of roller coasters, Ferris wheels and carousels

Will Reynolds conducting The Violet Hour orchestra
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The Music Before the Show

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon composer reworks an old standard

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff November 25, 2022November 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

December book club selections

usti Callo sits at a table she made for the faculty lounge from boards reclaimed during a recent renovation at the school. Photo by J. Asher
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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Dusti Callo

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This ain’t the district clerk’s first rodeo.

Drum workshop
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They Got the Beat

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African drumming and percussion comes to the Desmond-Fish

Maria Hart
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A Deeper Look at Dolls

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Beacon writer’s new book examines their function, fun and folly

Beacon Fire Festival
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Beacon Fire (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The inaugural music and arts festival filled the streets

Books bestsellers
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Local Bestsellers

by Staff November 11, 2022December 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

The Austin-Mallue Family (Lorielle Mallue, Henry Austin-Mallue, Susan Austin)
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Halloween Costume Contest

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The entries and winners in our annual competition

Spookytown
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Spookytown Returns

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Toddlers and preschoolers return to Chestnut Street

Katie MacInnes (Photos provided)
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Time to Move Again

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 4, 2022November 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring studio opens in former print shop

Dinky Romilly with her parents
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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Dinky Romilly

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Philipstown resident discusses her civil rights work and famous parent

A pop-up bonfire with two staples: flames and music Photos provided
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From Fire to Festival

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Pop-up pit evolves into event

Qwanqwa
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Playing with Tradition

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Ethiopian band to perform at Howland

Book clubs
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Book club selections for November

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Cold Spring Musical Chairs

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