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Alan Cumming Discusses New Book At Bard College Alan Cumming Discusses New Book At Bard College
Alan Cumming Discusses New Book At Bard College ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Actor and author Alan Cumming will discuss his new book, "You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures," Sunday, Oct. 16 at Bard College.Cumming is a stage, television and film star. The Tony Award-winner ("Cabaret") and Emmy nominee ("The Good Wife") will talk with WAMC’s Joe Donahue about his new collection of autobiographical essays. Cumming's essays are real-life stories of late-night parties, backstage anecdotes, life in Los Angeles and New York, cross-country road trips with his dog, and memories of his life, lo…

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by Donna Christopher
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Dutchess Soaks Up Sounds Of Summer At Greenvale Park's Concerts Dutchess Soaks Up Sounds Of Summer At Greenvale Park's Concerts
Dutchess Soaks Up Sounds Of Summer At Greenvale Park's Concerts POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The sounds of music and family fun have been in the air Tuesday evenings in Poughkeepsie this summer. The Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department has been hosting 2016 Concerts in the Park, an outdoor summer music series at Greenvale Park. The concert series started in late June, and runs through Tuesday Aug. 16. Daily Voice stopped by as Harvest Band was performing contemporary music and standards. Check out the video to get a taste of the event, and to hear from several concert-goers. For more info, check out www.poughkeepsietownrec.com.

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by Skip Pearlman
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East Fishkill Library 'Love' Concert Scheduled In Hopewell Junction East Fishkill Library 'Love' Concert Scheduled In Hopewell Junction
East Fishkill Library 'Love' Concert Scheduled In Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction will host a free concert by vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye on Sunday, Aug. 14.The concert, titled "Love in any Language ... Amour, Amour, Amour," will feature an afternoon of love songs performed in some of the world most beautiful languages -- French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Daye and Rousseau will share their love of culture and language in this beautifully expressed concert, according to a release from the library.  Some of the love songs the duo will perform include &q…

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by Ken Davis
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See What's Fresh During National Farmers Market Week, White Plains See What's Fresh During National Farmers Market Week, White Plains
See What's Fresh During National Farmers Market Week, White Plains Truman Capote was once quoted that the defining difference between the rich and not, isn’t a matter of money -- It’s a matter of vegetables. Only the rich, he had said, get veggies that are "fresh and unborn, scarcely out of the earth." Rich and poor alike (SNAP recipients account for $19 million in sales at farmers markets) can eat like the privileged thanks to farmers markets.  Grab a reusable tote bag and indulge in the bounty once only available to the wealthy by heading out the door to an area farmers market. Need an excuse? It's National Farmers Market Week Aug. 7-13 , and…

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by Cindy Capitani
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Poughkeepsie Hosting 8th Annual La Guelaguetza Festival Poughkeepsie Hosting 8th Annual La Guelaguetza Festival
Poughkeepsie Hosting 8th Annual La Guelaguetza Festival POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A traditional Oaxacan celebration is happening right in Poughkeepsie.The 8th annual La Guelaguetza Festival is taking place at Waryas Park at 1 Main Street Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event features authentic food, costumes, music and dancing. The goal of the festival is to commemorate Zapotec origins and Mexican heritage while also giving the community a chance to celebrate together and embrace diversity. "This is a fantastic opportunity for people of all backgrounds and cultures to celebrate how our diversity makes us a stronger and richer community," …

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by Sam Barron
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Horses Competing At Millbrook Trials Horses Competing At Millbrook Trials
Horses Competing At Millbrook Trials MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- Some of the top horse riders (and their horses) in the country will be at Cobble Hill Farm in Millbrook this weekend for the annual Milbrook Horse Trials. The Millbrook Horse Trials is a recognized United States Eventing Association Event that attracts Olympic-level, world-class competitors from the United States and abroad. Competitions include dressage, cross country and stadium jumping. It is the largest event in the northeast and the only one with an advanced division. It was a warm-up for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France.  Last…

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by Sam Barron
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Staatsburgh Historic Site Brings Skull And Bones Nature Program Staatsburgh Historic Site Brings Skull And Bones Nature Program
Staatsburgh Historic Site Brings Skull And Bones Nature Program STAATSBURG, N.Y. -- Kids ages 6-9 will have an opportunity to get an up-close look at animal skulls on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site. "What can you tell by looking at a skull?" organizers ask. "Children become detectives, examining the skulls of animals from our region to learn about predator and prey animals." The cost is $2 per child, and an adult must accompany the child. RSVP by calling 845-889-8851. The session begins at 1 p.m. The historic site is located on Old Post Road, in Staatsburg. The program also repeats on Saturday, Aug. 13, at…

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by Rachel Martin
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Hyde Park Artist Collective Brings Pasta Dinner To Hyde Park Friday Hyde Park Artist Collective Brings Pasta Dinner To Hyde Park Friday
Hyde Park Artist Collective Brings Pasta Dinner To Hyde Park Friday HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Artists' Collective of Hyde Park is partnering with a local Moose Lodge to host its First Annual Arts Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner this Friday, Aug. 5. The local group -- which brings classes, open mics, exhibits and other events throughout the year -- is hosting the event to raise funds for a Franklin D. Roosevelt High School graduate who will be continuing in the arts. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee and dessert. Advance tickets at $18 for adults or $20 at the door, and $10 for kids under 12. Call or text 91…

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by Rachel Martin
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Rhinebeck's Oblong Books Readies For Harry Potter Release Rhinebeck's Oblong Books Readies For Harry Potter Release
Rhinebeck's Oblong Books Readies For Harry Potter Release RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Suzanna Hermans, co-owner of Rhinebeck's Oblong Books & Music, is looking forward to the new Harry Potter release -- and has free posters ready for her first Potter purchasers. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will be released Sunday, July 31, though the book will be officially released at midnight Saturday. CNBC reports it is both Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's top preordered book. "While our customers are looking forward to finding out what happens next to Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione's kids, we don't expect sales to nearly be as strong as fo…

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by Rachel Martin
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Red Hook, Rhinebeck Chambers Host Program On Robotic Surgery Red Hook, Rhinebeck Chambers Host Program On Robotic Surgery
Red Hook, Rhinebeck Chambers Host Program On Robotic Surgery RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Northern Dutchess Hospital's robotic surgery program will be featured during this month's joint breakfast with the Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 28.  Attendees will witness the surgical robots — the da Vinci Surgical System and Navio System — in person and hear from robotically trained surgeons.  The breakfast will take place in the hospital's cafeteria conference room at 6511 Springbrook Ave. from 7:30 to 9 a.m.  Admission is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. 

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by Frank Mojica
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Area Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Cold Spring Sunset Series Area Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Cold Spring Sunset Series
Area Star Jessica Lynn Rocks Cold Spring 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