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From Bluey and Lord of the Rings to Jurassic Park and West Side Story, music for the screen dominated the ABC Classic 100 countdown, where we asked for your favourite pieces that make you feel good.

Here are 7 events happening this week in the Hudson Valley that we recommend, including a night of short theatrical pieces, a food festival, and plenty of music from Lyle Lovett to Marc Ribot.

Penguin Cafe folds in sounds from around the world and throughout music history — Africa, Kraftwerk, Brazil and Franz Schubert.

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‘Second Variety’ follows the critically acclaimed 2019 album ‘Handfuls Of Night’, which was inspired by Arthur Jeffes’ expedition where he re-created famous explorer Scott’s last Antarctic trip in 1911. This was followed by the 10th anniversary reissue of their debut album, titled ‘A Matter of Life… 2021’.

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