Beacon Open Studios Is This Weekend! :: Retail Therapy Guide 7/21/2023

Here at ALBB, Instagram’s number counter has hit 10,000 followers. For those who count, with those silly Instagram rules, 10,000 is a big deal. That number is nothing without you, because that number IS all of yous. Why? Because sometimes we write about sunshine and rainbows . And and chocolate . We write happy and loopy. But sometimes we write straight 🧜🏾‍♀️   when we lose pieces of the community or fairness. Beacon is a transient town for many. For those who have homes, and those who don’t. Roots that run beneath Beacon’s streets and yards run deep. It is that spirit that keeps us writing while we are still here.  To all of our sponsors and financially contributing readers who have supported us: thank you, you make it possible by investing in us and our payroll. To all of our readers: thank you!! You guide us on what to cover. If you love ALBB, you can financially contribute here anytime. On another note, WELCOME Dulce Cielo Mx to ALBB's Business Directory in the Catering category! Located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall, Dulce Cielo offers fresh and delicious Mexican food, and can cater your events. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Great for education settings, office lunches, birthdays, and more. To list your business, visit ALBB's Business Directory for ideas and pricing.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   ​ Upstate Art Weekend Days: July 21 - 24, 2023 Location: Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) is a connective annual event, for locals and tourists alike, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. UPAW launched in 2020 with 23 participants, expanding to over 130 in 2023, welcoming thousands of visitors to the region each year. The participants are art organizations, galleries, museums, residencies, and creative projects.  Information > Birding for Kids with the Newburgh Free Library Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023 Time: 10am-11am Location: Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY Information > Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail's Second Annual Community  Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023) Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, Beacon NY 12508 Live Music, Free Ice Cream, Food Truck, Tie-Dyeing, Architectural History Tours of Dutchess Manor and more! Information > Beacon Open Studios Concert Opening Reception Day: Friday, July 21, 2023 Time: 6-9pm Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Tonight (Friday) kicks off Beacon Open Studios, now in its 15th year. Live music by Aubrey Haddard at 8 pm. This event is free to the public. Read more about Beacon Open Studios in ALBB's article here, which includes links and the map of the artists. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > El Nica Platter (fritanga) for 2 people! Includes pernil, chicken (sweet pepper sauce), steak, (chimichuri), sweet plantains (crema I queso), tostones, plantain chips ( fried cheese), white and purple slaw (avocado), gallo pinto (rice & beans). YUM! 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 Nacho average nachos at Baja... trust us! You can choose from Cheese Nachos which include, cotija , cheddar, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Crema, Guacamole Add Jalapeños, Pickled Red Onions, Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Tomatoes Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Black Beans and the option to add Pico De Gallo for $1, Shrimp for $6, NYS Plymouth Ground Beef for $5, Murray’s Fajita Chicken for $4, Hudson Valley Chorizo for $4, OR Carnitas for $4! You can also opt for the Ahi Tuna Nachos which includes seared Ahi Tuna, seaweed Salad, wasabi aioli, and wonton chips! Don't forget, Happy Hour is every Tueday-Friday from 4-6pm. PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Yes, those are cheetos on a hotdog! Genious idea, right?! Find mouth-watering hotdogs at the Beacon Boi food truck at Long Dock Park! Right now on the menu, there are "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2". Very simple, but watch out for the hot sauce he may seduce you with, after he loads your dog with mustard and sauerkraut (or cheetos!) Watch this spot as Paul grows! Decals for the cart are coming soon. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Carter's offers delicious food and drinks in their updated restaurant and lounge! Including 'small' bites like the delicious jumbo pretzel! Enjoy this at the bar with with an incredible cocktail or sit by the patio to overlook Main Street. Their lounge is the perfect spot to meet up with friends, meet new friends, enjoy a crafted cocktail, and a delicious meal! Carter's menu revolves around fresh, flavorful ingredients. Stop in this weekend and don't forget the pretzel for starters! Open all weekend long! Follow Carter's on Instagram > SAVE THE DATE! Country Night at Carters! John and Brooke Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 8-11pm Be there or be square! Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Unleash your inner elegance with Reeves bespoke tailoring services! Reeves offers a unique experience with his expert craftsmanship. Tailored to perfection. Every stitch tells a story! Reeves is popping up in Beacon until September 10! Don't regret not making an appointment! Something for everyone. You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Find this GEM right here in Beacon! A solid 14K yellow gold with a delicious ruby center and two side baguette diamonds! We promise you won't regret indulging in the luxury of Hudson Valley Goldsmith's handcrafted jewelry, that is designed to literally make you shine! Don't forget, custom design is available here... get exactly what you want. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking for a unique & wearable frame? 🥸 Luxe Optique ALWAYS has ya covered! Theo’s goal is to create the most unique and fun eyewear. Each frame is hand-crafted to perfection and adjusted by Luxe Optique's expert opticians perfectly for you! Not to mention, all frames literally go with every single outfit! You just gotta own it! Go on in & check out all of their collections! Something for everyone. Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration has only a FEW spots left! And starts NEXT WEEK! Did you sign up yet?! Don't miss out on this one... Frozen Adventure! Ages 3-5 Popstar Divas! Ages 6-11 Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella 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 > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  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. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE If you have/started a new business and are trying to get the WORD OUT, look no further! 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, a local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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