Well Folks, it's a big week in Beacon.
We have a great talk today at Dia:Beacon, more music than you could shake a TIKI at, and the Beacon Arts Awards on Thursday, June 3 supporting the Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts, and you can read below a great column in the Poughkeepsie Journal requesting info from all who love Beacon.
And there's even more extra special goodness next week!
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PoJo: What Makes You Passionate About Beacon? |
Beacon Can Claim A Lively Arts Scene
John W. Barry ˇ May 27, 2010
Of all the thousands of e-mails I have received while music writer at the Journal, I will never forget the one I got after writing a story about folk singer Pete Seeger years ago.
Most people, like the gentleman who wrote this e-mail, believed Seeger lived in Beacon. But during an interview I conducted with Seeger, I asked him where he lived, just to triple-check my facts, as I often do while working on a story.
Seeger told me he actually lives in Dutchess Junction, in the Town of Fishkill. So I identified Seeger as a Dutchess Junction resident and received several e-mails telling me I was wrong.
But the one that stood out was from this guy who said he knew Seeger lives in Beacon because he moved to Beacon many years earlier, precisely because Seeger lived there.
Now that's dedication, and passion . And that's just the kind of passion I have come across, time and time again in Beacon, particularly when it comes to the arts.
Just consider the lively arts scene in Beacon, that fosters this passion:
BACA - the Beacon Arts Community Association - is very active in promoting the local arts scene. According to its website, www.beaconarts.org , BACA is an organization whose members include artists, galleries, specialty shops, antique stores, restaurants, services and supporters of the arts. Activities include Beacon Second Saturday, the BACA website, the Beacon Guide, Art Along the Hudson, and events such as the Beacon Hat Parade, Windows on Main Street and more.
On June 26, Beacon Riverfest will be held in the city's Riverfront Park. This free festival will feature The Fleshtones, Grammy-nominated musician Tracy Bonham, Brooklyn-based alt-country jam band Yarn
and more.
So, it seems to me there is a whole bunch of cool stuff percolating down Beacon way, as there has been for a long time, and will continue to be for a long time. The Journal is planning a story on Beacon, focusing on this vibrant arts scene, and we would like your input.
What do you like about Beacon? Do you have a favorite restaurant, music venue or art gallery? Do you visit the waterfront? Have you ever been to Dia:Beacon? Has Seeger's legacy and his long history with Beacon, influenced you in any way? Are there off-the-beaten-path attractions in Beacon you would like to share?
Send any and all comments related to Beacon to me atjobarry@poughkeepsiejournal.com or mail them
to: John W. Barry, 85 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601.
Please include your name, town or village, state and country where you live. If you have never been to Beacon, you can learn more by visiting these websites: www.beaconarts.org , www.local845.com and for information about Seeger, www.rockhall.com .
John W. Barry's column appears every Friday. Contact him at jobarry@poughkeepsiejournal.com
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Music, Art, Events and so on... |
SATURDAY, May 29
Talk 1p - Dia:Beacon
Jenni Sorkin on Michael Heizer
Jenni Sorkin is a critic and art historian on the faculty of The
Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. She recently completed
her PhD in the History of Art from Yale University. Her writing has
appeared in numerous exhibition catalogues and art publications. She
has been a visiting critic at Cal Arts, Ohio University, School of
Visual Arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami, and the Yale
School of Art. In 2004, she was the recipient of the Art Journal
Award.Free with museum admission. For reservations click here. www.diabeacon.org 3 Beekman St. 845-440-0100
Wine Tasting 3-6p - Artisan Wine Shop
Wine with Complexity
Music 8p - Howland Cultural Center
Milton and Jen Clapp back-to-back. The Howland Center is an exquisite
Music 930p - Max's On Main
Touch Of Ray www.maxsonmain.com 246 Main Street 845-838-6297(MAXS)
SUNDAY May 30
Gallery & Tag Sale 10a - Gallery G
Spring Cleaning @ Gallery G!! Photos, posters, sculpture, frames,
darkroom equipment, furniture, mirrors and so much more! All must go,
so make an offer....10a-3p
15 East Main Street
THURSDAY June 3
BEACON ARTS AWARDS at Dia:Beacon 530-730p
- A Fundraiser for the Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts Presented by the Beacon Arts Community Association Honoring Carl VanBrunt and the Howland Cultural Center 5p Event Check-In and Galleries open to Guests www.beaconarts.org Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts
 Music 6p - TIKI Thursdays *OPENING NIGHT*
LOCAL 845 presents M Shanghai String Band
Second Annual Free Weekly Outdoor Concert Series begins Thursday, June 3, and continues every Thursday through August. Music runs 6-9PM, rain or shine.
www.local845.com
Piggy Bank Restaurant
448 Main St.
845-838-0028
Poetry 8p - Howland Cultural Center
Calling All Poets Series (CAPS) EVERY 1st FRIDAY
Hosted by Jim Eve, Mike Jurkovic, & Robert Milby featuring George
Wallace & Steve Hirsch. Now in its eleventh year, CAPS continues to
bring the finest Hudson Valley/tri-state area poets to The Howland's
Music 930p - Max's On Main
Rudy Sakira www.maxsonmain.com 246 Main Street 845-838-6297(MAXS)
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| At Work | The following BACA Artists are showing or working at the following venues.....
Margaret McDuffie
Friday June 18th 7pm Friday July 16th 7pm with Steve Raleigh on guitar at The Depot Restaurant in Cold Spring, NY. Susan Osberg teaches at Beacon Studios Kundalini Yoga MAY Workshops 9:00 AM - Mon. Wed. Fri. 7:00 PM - Tues. & Thurs. $10 class Singalong Slim is back at Zuzu's! 10am on Wednesdays. Music for kids, coffee for adults. Erica Hauser can be seen at the Beacon Institute. Domenico Petrillo can be seen at Marion Royael Gallery. (Are you a BACA artist and are out there AT WORK?? Be sure to keep us updated by submitting your what/where/when info to submit@beaconarts.org |
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Bliss at Marion Royael Gallery |
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Back Room Gallery 475 Main Street 845-838-1838 Bannerman Island Gallery www.bannermancastle.org 150 Main St 845-234-3204
The Beacon Institute
"Water, water, every where" Hudon River region artists explore the ubiquity of water thru 10/3 www.thebeaconinstitute.org 199 Main St 845-838-1600
Dia:Beacon Click here to see what is currenly on exhibit. www.diabeacon.org 3 Beekman St. 845-440-0100 Fovea"Haiti 12 January 2010" thru 6/10 142 Main Street www.foveaeditions.org 845-765-2199 Gallery G
Liam Goodman "Champions of Breakfast" thru 5/11 with viewings available by appointment at 718.612.5344. 15 East Main Street by appointment
The Howland Cultural Center
"The World of Artists" featuring International Women Artists and National Association of Women Artists thru 6/13 477 Main St. www.howlandculturalcenter.org 845-831-4988 Hudson Beach Glass
Tony Moore: Sculpture "See Without Fear" thru 6/6 162 Main St. www.hudsonbeachglass.com 845-440-0068 Marion Royael Gallery"Galleria Royael" Local Group 30 exhibit thru 5/23 460 Main Street www.marionroyaelgallery.com 541-301-0032
School of Jellyfish
183 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 www.schooljellyfish.com 845-440-8017 Spire Studios
45 Beekman St. www.spirestudios.org 845-527-8752 vanbrunt gallery "Lay of the Land" thru 5/30 137 Main St. www.vanbruntgallery.com 845-838-2995 vanbruntgallery @ moxie
544 Main St. Zuzu's Leaf & Bean South Avenue PTA Benefit Sale 453 Main St. info@zuzusleafandbean.com
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Chill
Wine and Tapas.
Open everyday at 5pm. www.myspace.com/ChillWineBar 173 Main St. 845-765-0885 Homespun Foods A specialty food store and café offering salads, sandwiches, gelato, imported cheese and a selection of olives, with a lovely garden patio hidden out back. Hours: 8am - 6pm 232 Main St 845.831.5096 Isamu Japanese and Chinese Cuisine. Open daily 11am - 10 pm. 240 Main Street 845-440-0002 Max's On Main Beacon's authentic 1930's bar has re-established itself as the city's hotspot that includes an inventive menu. Open Daily 11:30Am til Late www.maxsonmain.com 246 Main St 838.6297 (Maxs) Piggy Bank
Restaurant in former bank building known as much for its award-winning design as for its authentic American cuisine emphasizing Southern barbeque. www.piggybankrestaurant.com 448 Main St. 845-838-0028 Sukhothai Restaurant Authentic Thai Cuisine in an relaxing atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Take out available. www.sukhothainy.com 516 Main St. 845-790-5375 Zuzu's of Beacon
Coffee/Teahouse and gallery. Wireless available 453 Main St. 845-765-0679 and Beacon Natural Market
"Lighting The Way For A Healthier World" Organic produce, deli, groceries, meals & dairy, herbs, supplements, body care, pet care, household items,& gifts
348 Main St.
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