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The Local: Music, Arts, and Culture Space

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Housed in a former Dutch chapel built in the 1800s, and lovingly restored, "The Local" in Saugerties, New York opened as a space for arts, culture, and community in 2023.

The venture is helmed by Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, two Saugerties-based music producers and performing-arts professionals who have each devoted more than 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, and curated arts experiences.

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Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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