Jacob and David Bernz - father and son duo - along with special guests

Hailing from Beacon. Jacob grew up witnessing the changing of the guard from an early age. He is known for his prolific songwriting, and his father, David, a longtime Hudson Valley folksinger and producer, performs together old and new songs from the folk tradition. While running their own Beacon Independent Music shop by day they still find time to grace audiences with their songs of hope and struggle. They take everyone on a captivating journey through the past while paving the way for the future.

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EST in 1979, the Howland Cultural Center referred to as the ‘Jewel of Beacon’, has been a hub for the arts, culture, and history. Its Northcutt Hall gallery is renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Providing a rich, varied cultural experience for visitors and resources for visual and performing arts programming, supporting artists, organizations, and the community. The gallery is open free to the public on most weekends, and by appointment. The historic building first opened its doors in 1872, as the Howland Circulating Library, designed by the preeminent architect Richard Morris Hunt. Commissioned by his brother-in-law, General Joseph Howland, and his wife Eliza Woolsey Howland. The Howland Cultural Center is a fully volunteer-run non-profit organization managed by its board of directors and many volunteers. This beautiful landmark is available to rent for special events. “Being generous of spirit is a wonderful way to live.” - Pete Seeger