A Little Lime Inspo For Your Spring  |  Retail Therapy Guide 3/24/2023

First weekend of Spring is here! It may be cloudy and rainy, but don't let that bring down your spirits. We need the rain before we can get the flowers. Keep looking for patches of blue sky.

Speaking of spirits, if you want to deepen your knowledge on the origin of cocktails, the bartender and front of house manager, Emily Morales, from Meyers Olde Dutch, explored 3 origin stories of the Margarita, as inspired by Women's History Month. For a delicious mocktail, visit the Wonder Bar and ask for their Migrating Coconut (we tried it). It has Coconut Creme, Lime, Pineapple, Fall Spices.

PS: Are you a restaurant owner, and is your restaurant on the menu? This weekend edition of A Little Beacon Blog serves as a menu and shopping guide for people far and wide. Get listed down here so that we can feature your favorite foods, must-have products, and not-to-be-missed classes. See ALBB's Guide Packages for details. Newly priced at a rate for spring that you can lock in for life. Because we're going to be friends for a long time

                                     

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Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam
Day: Every Friday
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB

Compass Arts Creativity Project Dance Party Fundraiser
Day: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 7-11pm
Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main St, Beacon, NY
$20 in advance and $25 at the door. Compass Arts Creativity Project is celebrating five months of providing free arts education programs to students at Astor Head Start in Beacon, New York. These classes are part of our ongoing work to make the arts more accessible in our community. 
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7th Annual Soup 4 Greens: Beacon Farmers Market x Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens
Day: March 26, 2023
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Beacon Farmer’s Market, DMV Parking Lot, 223 Main St.
Join Beacon Farmers’ Market for their annual fundraiser that celebrates soup and community while supporting Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens food access program. They will be selling hot and frozen soups from local restaurants, as well as handmade soup bowls to enjoy for years to come. Thanks to several Beacon businesses for donating to make this a success, including Key Food for donating the bowls. See here for more.
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Clean Water Act At 50 Years
Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 7pm/8:30pm
Location: Virtual
On Thursday Mar. 30th at 7:00 pm The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2023 Lecture Series Presents, The Clean Water Act at 50, with Clearwater Environmental Action Director, Manna Jo Greene and guests. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of a framework for protecting the nations waterways, it’s clear that there is still much work to be done. Free, Virtual, Register Here.
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Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory’s 6th Anniversary Celebration
Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: 8 N Cherry St. Poughkeepsie, NY
Coffee, food, vendors, and more! Plus, drop off an item from their donation list and get entered in a drawing for an HRH/PUF goodie basket.
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Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History MonthDays: March 11th - April 1st, 2023
An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

 
 

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Spring is here! Makes us  really want to go into Dulce Cielo Mx and try their shrimp tacos with their special pineapple sauce! YUM! Located inside the HV Food Hall. 
Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu!
El Nica: Nicaraguan Food
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar
Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff
Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters 
Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice
Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options.
Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens 
Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food
Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!

BAJA 328
328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Buffalo chicken chimichangas are our weakness... For only $18! Filled with delicious Murray’s Buffalo Chicken, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and fresh Crema! Now that it's Spring, you can enjoy this while sitting out/or by the garage doors!
PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm
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HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Look at this crown! Emeralds are in, and with their color, there are so many ways to design them.  Hudson Valley Goldsmith knows what to do for inspiration. This 14k yellow gold ring featuring 0.55cttw green emerald gemstones and 0.06cttw round brilliant diamonds handset along top modern crown. Go inside the store (next to Homespun) to bedazzle yourself.
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OPEN:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
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LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon
The time has come for a fresh pair of sunglasses for this spring sunshine. Have you seen these RIGARDS at Luxe Optique?! (pictured to the right) RIGARDS has been sculpting original eyewear with a Nature-First Perspective since 2011. Luxe is one of the only stores in the country that carries some of the brands you'll find there who specialize in handmade. It's like going to an art museum, but designed for you to take home.
PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > 
BEACON HOURS 
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED 
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Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY

SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN!

Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago! 
Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! > 

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Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

Serious.Comedy Theatre
22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508


Kids Improv Workshop & Jam
Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely  

Spring Session Registration Is Open!
Improv 101
Improv 201
Improv 501
*Musical Improv 101 (new offering!)
*Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!)
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Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in!

"The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv
show every 2nd Friday of the month!

"Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday!

All shows are listed here >
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Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!

Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >

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BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666

At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities.
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Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!



ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon

It's officially Spring! As the new season blooms, it's an excellent time to review and update your insurance coverage. Get in touch to see how Antalek & Moore can help you!
Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs!
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TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. 
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes.
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EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Poughkeepsie Day School 

HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN
Faust Design Build

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Blue Green Lawns

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Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency

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Miss Vickies Music

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