Propaganda and misinformation about war has been around since visual and literary expression became part of the public discourse. It’s still alive and thriving today, especially now in the age of social media. Depicting the horrors of battle wasn’t always
Read MoreFor Scarlett Antonia, her yellow brick road led her to Peekskill. In 2000, when Antonia, whose accomplished dance career saw her perform at Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, among other venues, first arrived in Peekskill on a trip from
Read MoreThe most fascinating aspect of the “Remarkable Women in and Around Ossining” exhibit at the Bethany Arts Community is that every woman featured in the show is connected to a place in or near Ossining. The exhibit opened last week
Read MoreCelebrating the return of the popular BeanRunner Café Salon in Peekskill last week was a packed house of those eager to hear four women artists speak about their work. This was the first monthly salon held in four years. The
Read MoreTwo-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Judy Gold has performed shows in a wide variety of venues. This Saturday evening, she returns to a setting that is as familiar as it can be challenging. Gold will be performing a benefit show in
Read MoreBy Barbara Kay An important but largely forgotten piece of 20th century American history unfolded in Peekskill in the summer of 1949. Now a local filmmaker and historian has taken an in-depth look at what happened in what is sometimes
Read MoreIt can be fun to take a look at the past, in part to see how far one’s traveled and the accomplishments achieved over a period of time. For Pleasantville’s Arc Stages, the weekend of Mar. 15-17 will be filled
Read MoreBy Barbara Kay As spring approaches, so does the release of James Zimmerman’s third collection of poems, “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen.” Zimmerman, a Pleasantville resident and psychologist with a private practice, has written poetry since childhood. Originally
Read MoreIt’s not surprising to imagine the sound of rustling leaves or sense a cool breeze at dusk while looking at the colorful and vibrant paintings by Thomas White Jr. White, a Croton-on-Hudson resident, said he started drawing pictures at five
Read MoreFor years, Lisa Denig had a burning desire to write a book. As an attorney, particularly during her time as a Westchester County assistant district attorney, she would write frequently, mainly legal briefs as part of her responsibilities. Throughout her
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