Poughkeepsie, New York, one of the most unlikely cities to attract the rock and roll set, may be turning into a hot spot for classic rockers. Over the past week, mercurial singer Bob Dylan has taken residence at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, writing and rehearsing music in preparation for recording his latest album. Executive Director Chris Silva found Dylan and his band to be undemanding guests and hopes to get them to return to Poughkeepsie and grace the Opera House with a concert.

Built in 1869 as the Collingwood Opera House, the venue has acted as a gathering place, performance hall and movie house. Saved from demolition in 1976, luminaries such as Mark Twain, Frank Sinatra, Martha Graham and John Philip Sousa have taken to the Bardavon Stage. In the present day, the Bardavon screens films, hosts recitals and welcomes various musicians to add to the arena's prestige.

While a possible "Dylan plays Poughkeepsie" concert has yet to be written in stone, Lou Reed will grace the town with his presence on February 11. Reed's sold-out performance will be the first of two American warm-up shows the cantankerous rocker will play before heading to Italy on his winter tour.