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Biker Style

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New Cold Spring store offers motorcycle fashion

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Winter Strings (and Drums)

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Gwen Laster launches music programs

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Retired printer inspired by childhood reading

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

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Putnam Chorale Performs Messiah

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Hosted by St. Andrew & St. Luke Episcopal Church in Beacon

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The Elders of Philipstown

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Portraits and wisdom from community builders

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It’s time for some Old-Time fiddle

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A Modern Fairy Tale

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New play updates classic stories

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Wild Things

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Beacon photographer’s work on display at Current starting Dec. 10

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It’s Showtime at Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Holiday Inn opens Dec. 3

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It’s Showtime at Haldane

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Sense and Sensibility opens Dec. 3

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Coming Attractions

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Shopping local for the holidays

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Dancing in the Deep End

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh performance addresses the politics of the pool

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Back to Work

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The pandemic has been especially tough on performers. A Broadway singer and dancer shares her journey.

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Bringing Chaos to Order

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Girls and Their Horses

by Staff November 13, 2021November 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon photographer publishes new book

Second Saturday
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Second Saturday

by Staff November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery show openings in Beacon on Nov. 13

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Judge This Book By Its Cover

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Artist Union mounts 200th show

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Voices of Veterans

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 8, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison filmmaker, Beacon vet part of new PBS series

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff November 6, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

November book club selections

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Listening to Shells

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Artist finds inspiration in surfaces, patterns, shapes

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Who Are the Winners?

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Announcing the best costumes in our Halloween contest

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Time to See the World!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 1, 2021October 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Howland exhibit reflects pent-up desire to travel

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Enter Our Halloween Costume Contest

Avatar photo by Teresa Lagerman October 26, 2021January 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Prizes awarded; deadline is Oct. 31

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