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Westchester Country Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Sunset Series Westchester Country Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Sunset Series
Westchester Country Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Sunset Series COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Music star-on-the-rise Jessica Lynn brought a little country rock pleasure to Cold Spring on a steamy Sunday, performing on the riverfront pavilion in front of a hot, but enthusiastic, crowd as part of the Cold Spring Summer Sunset Concert Series. Lynn, a Yorktown resident and a Lakeland High graduate, recently returned from her first international tour, and will be playing an outdoor 'Hometown' show in Yorktown on August 7, and will open for country music legend Loretta Lynn on August 27 at the Ridgefield Playhouse. She'll also play Ribfest on August 21 at the Ulster C…

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by Skip Pearlman
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Rowers Battle On Hudson To Fight Cancer At Poughkeepsie Dragon Boat Races Rowers Battle On Hudson To Fight Cancer At Poughkeepsie Dragon Boat Races
Rowers Battle On Hudson To Fight Cancer At Poughkeepsie Dragon Boat Races POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - On one of the hottest days of the summer, area rowers converged on the Hudson River Rowing Association in Poughkeepsie Saturday for the third Dragon Boat Races and Festival. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by Dutchess Tourism, go to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation and Arts Mid-Hudson. The festival included live music from the Roadhouse Roosters, art demonstrations from local artists, Chinese food artists demonstrated how to make dumplings, spring rolls and other delicacies, and there was an assortment of food trucks on hand. But the main attraction was the Dr…

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by Skip Pearlman
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Kids Can Learn Ceramics In Hyde Park Kids Can Learn Ceramics In Hyde Park
Kids Can Learn Ceramics In Hyde Park HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Artists' Collective of Hyde Park will host a ceramic workshop for kids on Saturdays, July 30 and Aug. 6. John Lavin will show kids ages 10 and older how to create tropical fish out of clay and how to paint them. The clay creations will be fired in a kiln during the first class and painted during the second class, when they will be refired.  Participation is $15 and includes all tools and supplies.  Register by emailing achpny@gmail.com or calling 914-456-6700. Artists' Collective of Hyde Park is at 4338 Albany Post Road. 

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by Frank Mojica
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Dutchess Residents Swarm Vanderbilt Mansion For Summer Concert Series Dutchess Residents Swarm Vanderbilt Mansion For Summer Concert Series
Dutchess Residents Swarm Vanderbilt Mansion For Summer Concert Series HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Traffic was backed up on Rt. 9 for at least a mile Wednesday night, as cars slowly snaked their way into the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site to take in a summer music series. Music in the Parks alternates between Vanderbilt National Historic Site and Staatsburgh (formerly known as Mills State Park). The summer music series started June 1, and continues on Wednesday nights through August 24, but many at this week's event said it was the biggest crowd so far this summer. Families and friends sat on blankets and chairs on the sprawling, massive lawn in front of the…

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by Skip Pearlman
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Hosts Of 'Welcome To Night Vale' Podcast Visit Rhinebeck Hosts Of 'Welcome To Night Vale' Podcast Visit Rhinebeck
Hosts Of 'Welcome To Night Vale' Podcast Visit Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. – "Welcome To Night Vale" podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor will visit the Morton Memorial Library for an event on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. In the four years since the pair launched the twice-monthly podcast, their work has grown to include a best-selling novel and the occasional touring stage show. Fink and Cranor will talk about the genesis of the podcast, along with holding question and answer and autograph sessions for attendees. Tickets are $20 and will include a copy of the yet-to-be published “Mostly Void, Partially Stars: Welcome to Night…

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by Jim Barg
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Red Hook Kicks Off Artz Dayz Festival Red Hook Kicks Off Artz Dayz Festival
Red Hook Kicks Off Artz Dayz Festival RED HOOK, N.Y. – The Red Hook Community Arts Network kicked off its pop-up arts festival, Artz Dayz, with an opening reception on Friday at the St. Margaret’s building in Red Hook. Guests listened to live music, enjoyed snacks and fare from local establishments, and toured the grounds and interior of St. Margaret’s. The building will be open for back-to-back entertainment and a large art exhibit from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Story time for children and a book signing by Iza Trapani, author of "Gabe and Goon," as well as Irish dancing and family music improvisation, will …

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by Nicole Briggs
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Red Hook Features Artz Dayz Festival At St. Margarets Red Hook Features Artz Dayz Festival At St. Margarets
Red Hook Features Artz Dayz Festival At St. Margarets RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Community Arts Network will host a pop-up arts festival, Artz Dayz, including an event Friday, at the St. Margaret’s building in Red Hook. From early summer through mid-September, art exhibits and performances will be presented, including two weekends of live performances spanning July 15-24, featuring music, dance, and author readings including songsmiths, Klezmer, chamber music, ukelele and a curated show “Lost/Found” in July.  An opening reception will be held on the grand front porch of St. Margaret’s from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Guests are encouraged to bring a …

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Hyde Park Historical Society Museum Open To Visitors Hyde Park Historical Society Museum Open To Visitors
Hyde Park Historical Society Museum Open To Visitors HYDE PARK, N.Y. – The Hyde Park Historical Society Museum is now open in the former firehouse located at 4389 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. Memorabilia for exhibits has been donated by the townspeople. Included in the exhibit are the voting machine when Franklin Delano Roosevelt voted in 1932 -- with ballot still intact -- when FDR was running against Herbert Hoover and the U.S. Army's MP display of when they were in Hyde Park to protect President Roosevelt. The society welcomes those who served to sign their book and also donate anything they would like to add to their collection. The F.D…

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by Nicole Briggs
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Vassar Street Brewfest To Bring Craft Brews To Poughkeepsie Arts Center Vassar Street Brewfest To Bring Craft Brews To Poughkeepsie Arts Center
Vassar Street Brewfest To Bring Craft Brews To Poughkeepsie Arts Center POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center on Vassar Street is set to celebrate the heritage and historical breweries of Matthew Vassar at the third annual Vassar Street Brewfest.The event, a fundraiser for the Arts Center scheduled for Sept. 24, will provide the opportunity for attendees to try a variety of artisan craft beers and hard ciders, according to organizers. According to the Arts Center's website, the Vassar family was once the most prolific makers of beer and ale in the United States. One of their breweries once rested on the site of what is now the Center's Victorian…

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by James O'Rourke
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Community Day Comes To Beekman On Saturday Community Day Comes To Beekman On Saturday
Community Day Comes To Beekman On Saturday BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Thursday is the final day to order wristbands for Beekman Community Day, which will be held on Saturday, July 16.No wrist bands can be ordered or picked up on Friday. The non-resident cost is $10 today or $15 the day of the event. Wrist bands are free for program registrants, residents and their guests. The event takes place at the Recreation Center Park. Almost 900 people have already ordered wrist bands for Community Day, which includes 11 food vendors, 38 vendors in the parking lot promenade and 36 vendors in the Rec 1 Marketplace. The event runs from noon-10 p.m. and inc…

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by Tom Renner
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A Few Highlights From Past Hudson Valley Balloon Festivals A Few Highlights From Past Hudson Valley Balloon Festivals
A Few Highlights From Past Hudson Valley Balloon Festivals POUGHQUAG, N.Y. - In honor of the 2016 Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival taking place at Barton Orchards this weekend, here's a look at some highlights from recent festivals, from launches at the Hudson River Rowing Association Boathouse. This year's festival got off to a slow start Friday due to bad weather, but organizers were hoping for better weather Saturday, and Sunday looks like the best possible day for launches. Mass launches are planned for 6 a.m. and p.m. both days. Activities are planned at Barton Orchards for both days as well. For more info on the balloon festival, check…

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by Skip Pearlman
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Poughkeepsie Hosts Movies Under Walkway Poughkeepsie Hosts Movies Under Walkway
Poughkeepsie Hosts Movies Under Walkway POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie's Movies Under the Walkway Over the Hudson series has returned for another summer of free movie nights at Upper Landing Park.  Each free event will begin at 7 p.m. with live music, followed by a film at 8:30 p.m. The following films will screen along with musical guest performers: July 23: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (The Greyhounds) Aug. 6: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible and No Good, Very Bad Day" (The Costellos) Aug. 20: "Zootopia" (Vito Petroccitto and Five Guys in Disguise) Upper Landing Park is located at 83 N…

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by Frank Mojica