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Arts & Leisure

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Savage Wonder Receives $460K Grant

by Staff May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State funds will pay for main stage

Lisa Diebboll at the Buster Levi Gallery Photo by S. Rubinstein
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A Printmaker Blurs the Lines

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Philipstown artist mounts first solo show

Chris Meyer, the founder and artistic director of Savage Wonder
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After Move, Vet/Rep Becomes Savage Wonder

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Theater and art gallery opens in Beacon

The Beacon Rising Choir will perform on May 18 at Beacon High School.
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Singing with the Resistance

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Inspired by feminist anthem, Beacon Rising marches on

Young Beacon filmmakers posed for a group photo following the 2024 festival screenings.
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80 Films to Premiere in Beacon

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Student short-form festival begins May 16

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43 Years Later, Beacon Shots Get Second Show

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College student’s 1982 photos revisited by modern pros

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Beacon performer blurs line with audience

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HVS hosts fourth annual Highland Lights procession

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DIY on Display

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Artists and writers celebrate do-it-yourself ethos

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Intimate Power

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Depot Theatre presents dance drama

The Met Chorus Photo by Jennifer Taylor / Met Opera
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Opera 101 at the Howland

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Met Chorus Artists will perform on May 4

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Names Poet Laureate

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Ruth Danon earlier given Dutchess title

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff April 25, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

May book club selections

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Live Writing

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 19, 2025April 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Six poets share work at Howland Cultural Center

The Beacon Players will present Guys and Dolls on April 25-27.
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Guys and Dolls of Beacon High School

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Student players will present upbeat musical

John Blesso performs with Devil Inside, an INXS cover band. Photo provided
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No Regrets at Middle Age

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Musician and storyteller embraces Beacon

Gwen Laster
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Beacon Violinist Wins Guggenheim

by Staff April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Among 198 winners of prestigious award

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The Shape of Things

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist casts about for meaning

William Loeb Photo by M. Ferris
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Finding the Edges of Digital Art

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Photographer ‘can’t leave the material alone’

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The Secret Garden

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Haldane Middle School students present classic play

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Summer Arts Pass Returns for 2025

by Staff April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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