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Arts & Leisure

Garrison residents Chuck Clifton (left), Michelle Clifton and Mike Gilligan finally completed a documentary they started filming in 1969. Photo by M. Turton
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Garrison Trio Finishes Film Started in 1969

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Award-winning project documents family hog processing

Untold Stories, a new exhbit at the Garage Gallery in Beacon, combines the work of Susan Keiser (left) and Judy Riola (right). Photos Courtesy of Garage Gallery.
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Untold Stories

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 8, 2022April 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New exhibit invites viewers to respond

Thom Joyce performs at the Bank Square Coffeehouse, where he hosts an open mic on Wednesdays.
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Express Yourself

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A guide to local open mics

Hudson Highlands Home opened on June 24 on Chestnut Street in Cold Spring.
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High-End on a Budget

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New interior design shop opens in Cold Spring

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Garrison Art Center Hires New Director

by Staff July 8, 2022July 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Graham had served as interim since January

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Haldane Students Get Literary

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Selections from Haldane’s annual literary magazine.

“The Farrier,” photo by Jorge Santos
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Reflections of a Local Life

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Howland artists mine memories in new exhibit

Navigators experience performing arts by creating and performing their own play.
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Beacon’s Navigators

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Scouting alternative emphasizes inclusion, diversity

Jodianne Lindh at her bulk retail shop, REfill REstore, in Beacon
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BYOC (Bring Your Own Containers)

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 24, 2022July 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

No single-use at this Beacon store; it sells in bulk 

Alyssa Follansbee with her son, Jude, and an art baby
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Caught Sleeping

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon show will focus on napping children

Emily Quant en route to setting her second record.
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Garrison Woman Sets Two World Records

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Guinness approves sword-balancing marks

Two student cellists play with a resident counselor (center).
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Classical Camp Comes to Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Summer program relocates from Massachusetts

“Fish on a Plate” Grace Kennedy
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The Art of Conversation

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Show includes paintings created among friends

Studio manager Rachel Miller and owner Dani Rzepnicki
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Public Pottery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 17, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon studio offers intro to ceramics

Blonde Redhead
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Big Fish, Little Pond

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Blonde Redhead to perform at Depot Theatre

Fruma Shrensel Photo provided
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Back to Basics

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Beacon newcomer opens show at BAU

A view of the view at Boscobel
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Step Into History

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Boscobel to host strolls with stops

Newburgh Illuminated
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Together Again (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh Illuminated Festival returns

Courtney Barnett,
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Summer Music Guide 2022

by Staff June 10, 2022June 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A schedule of concerts in and near the Highlands

Nance Williamson
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Shakespeare Fest Prepares for New Season, and Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Romeo and Juliet returns, starring Kurt and Nance

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff June 3, 2022June 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

June book club selections

angie and ken
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The Joy of Baking

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Couple opens cafe in Cold Spring

Nyoka
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Storm King Adds New Sculptures

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Works by two artists, plus a screening of films

HVSF robin hood
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Groups Offer ‘Summer Pass’

by Staff May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Includes tickets to HVSF show

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Arts Mid-Hudson Announces Grants

by Staff May 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Six Beacon recipients on list

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