Happening Now! "Hop and Shop 2022" In Beacon - Deals and Experiences | Retail Therapy Guide 12/8/2022

We are bringing you Friday's weekly Retail Therapy newsletter.. today! On a Thursday, because, It's happening... Hop And Shop Beacon 2022! A Little Beacon Blog is one of the proud sponsors. This is 2 nights of festive shopping, services, sales & specials! Happening now (Thursday and Friday 12/8-12/9). Of course the shops are open all of the other days as usual, but during Hop and Shop, there are special deals and experiences planned. Here are just SOME of the deals happening. Daydream Collaborative Clinic - 544 Main St #2 DIY ear seeds workshop from 5:30-7:00. Ear seeds are an acupressure technique to ease stress, build immunity, and help with pain. The Blushery - 528 Main St 20% Off Laser Hair Removal *Buy now. Book later. Two Way Brewing - 18 West Main St Live music with Judith Tulloch Band. + every pint purchased will come with a ticket to enter our raffle to win a case of beer! Berte - 500 Main St 15% off the entire shop and a pop up with Palermo Body on Friday December 9th, 2pm-8pm. Blackbird Attic - 442 Main St 15% off your entire purchase when you mention "Hop & Shop" Hudson Valley Goldsmith - 226 Main St Gift with purchase! Hunca Munca's - 145 Main St 10% off entire shop and a raffle with purchase to win a $75 gift card! Kaight - 512 Main St 25% off boots & outerwear. King + Curated - 530 Main St Their biggest Sale of the year! *All specials are a Hop + Shop exclusives, must be mentioned at check out! Limited edition diamond pendant necklace just $350! Up to 40% off tagged fine jewelry! 30% off ALL sterling silver when you buy 3 or more items. Sale includes all sterling silver and gold vermeil studs, modern line, as well as custom engravables. *While supplies last* Permanent Jewelry walk-ins welcome all day Thursday and Friday, appointments Kringle's Christmas House - 134 Main St 30% discount on everything! La Mere Clothing and Goods - 470 Main St Bingo Ball  draw for prizes and discounts. We will be serving pink alcoholic bubbles. Our N/A bar will be open as well with many fun options to choose from.  NFP: New Form Perspective - 457 Main St NFP will be offering 10% off all in-store purchases on Dec 8th + 9th! Plus free gift with purchase $150 or more! Complimentary gift wrapping will be available! Raven Rose - 474 Main St 10% Off All Garden Supplies & 20% off holiday ornament Solstad House - 488 Main St Choice of free Beacon Tote Bag or Tea Towel for purchases of $100 or more! Utensil - 143 Main St 10% off everything. 15% off Gift cards! Raffle entry with purchase! Witch Hazel - 176 Main St Come on by for special shopping discounts: 10% off purchases of $50-99, 15% off $100-199, and 20% off $200 and up. Spend $50 or more, and we'll enter you into a raffle for a gift bag worth $150. We're also serving warm apple cider in the store.  Zakka Joy - 177 Main St Mystery scratch-off discounts are back! Stop in to see what you will save on awesome gifts! There are plenty more steals & deals happening throughout Hop + Shop! We couldn't list them all but you can find out all the deets here! >                              Light: A Group Show: Second Saturday Artists' Reception Day: Saturday, December 10, 2022 Time: 2-4pm Location: Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY Stop by the Library Saturday afternoon for the opening reception of Light by the "Thursday Painters." The weekly senior painting class, led by teaching artist Jan Dolan, has been meeting at Beacon Recreation since 2014. For their latest illuminating exhibit, the class chose the concept of “Light” as creative inspiration for their work.                                   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. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Hop + Shop Beacon Days: Thursday, December 8, 2022 & Friday, December 9, 2022 2 Full Days of festive shopping, sales & specials within your favorite Beacon businesses! Click here ti visit the Map with deals. Around 70 businesses participate each year! Each business will have either a sale, featured item, extended hours, special offerings etc. *Hours of participation are subject to each stores specials and hours. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor this year, which enables all businesses to participate for free.  Information > Family Night Hike Day: Friday, December 9, 2022 Time: 6 pm Location: Muller Pond Trail Ages 6 and up & only $5! Let's go out and explore Stony Kill's trails after dark. Put on your winter gear and join us for a family-friendly night hike around Muller pond. We will be on the lookout for owls while we listen to the sounds of the night on our 1/2 mile easy hike. Bring flashlights and your sense of adventure! More Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre: Open Mic Night Day: Friday, December 9, 2022 Time: 8pm (Doors at 7:30pm) grab a drink before the show and hang! Location: 22 Kent Street Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) But not just this Friday... You can go show off your material with at our Monthly Open Mic! Every second Friday of the month! Sign up to perform in advance at checkout. 3 minute sets. 15 guaranteed performer spots and more if time permits. Just wanna watch? That's fine too, they consent. Information >  Serious. Comedy Theatre: The Big Night Day: Saturday, December 10, 2022 Time: Show at 8pm (Doors at 7:55) Location: 22 Kent Street Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Serious Comedy Theatre presents a unique, fun, weird comedy and stand up show: it’s THE BIG NIGHT! Featuring comedian Jim Tews. For ages 18+. Beer, seltzer and water available at the show. Information > Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Presents: Santa on Main Street! Day: Sunday, December 11, 2022 Time: 1pm Location: Starting at Herbert/Main ending at the South Ave. Short meet and greet with Santa for pictures behind the Mobil station on Henry Street. Rain or shine! SAVE THE DATE! Serious. Comedy Theatre: Improv Open Jam Day: Friday, December 16, 2022 Time: 7:30pm Doors / 8:00pm Show Location: 22 Kent Street, Beacon, NY 12508, Room #109 Not sure if you’re ready to take a full improv class? Just want to dip your toes in the improv waters? Or have you been performing for a while and just want to sharpen some skills? Come to the Monthly Jam! $7 to play or watch. For ages 18+ Interested in improv classes? CLICK HERE for classes Information > ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Witch Hazel's 'Bouquet Brunch' Dried Flower Arranging Class Day: Sunday, December 18, 2022 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Witch Hazel, Beacon, NY Dried flower arrangements are some of the most stylish, lowest-maintenance accents to spruce up your place. With proper care, they should last 2-3 years (or more) with no watering, no gardening, no fuss. At this small group workshop, you'll create a festive, vibrant arrangement using beautiful dried evergreen branches, berries, flowers and herbs. You'll learn the basics of dried floral design and get to take your arrangement home with you. Great for dressing up the mantle, brightening up holiday photos or placing next to the Christmas tree for Santa to admire. Information >  Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here > It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town. Feature your restaurant/eatery in the guide & be featured in this weekly newsletter! Promote your seasonal dishes/drinks, specials, events, etc. Click here for more details >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Ok... it's getting real cold. Warm up with TOM KHA GAI from Eat Church! Coconut chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaf. More soul food at Eat Church! Here's where you can find the truck! - Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday - Straight from the grocery case at Marbled Meat Shop - ready to go! Why cook lunch for the work week?! - Dogwood Beacon on Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm Order Online > Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > PS! Need a gift card for the holidays?! Purchase one here! > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Head on into the HV Food Hall and try Ciao Chow's new seasonal dishes! Braised pork soup with Tagliatelle, Pumpkin filled Agnolotti, and much more deliciousness!  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. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY You're a mean one... Mr. Grinch! You can always count on Baja to have the seasonal cocktails and mocktails! Always festive, always fun, and always delicious! Tree is up! Vibes are going! Head on in for their special drinks and their special entrees (always listed on the chalkboard or online!) Yucca Fries and Onions are a must. And obviously, it's always Taco Tuesday at Baja! Check out the specials > PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!   Shopping! So fun, yet so strategic. With so many options to shop on Main Street, we compiled a Shopping Guide that includes every single shop in Beacon for your shopping and bookmarking pleasure! If you run a shop or boutique in Beacon and want to sponsor the shopping guide, be included in this Friday Feature newsletter, and get a nifty photo gallery in the guide, click here for more details >   WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Have you signed up for Witch Hazel's 'Bouquet Brunch' Dried Flower Arranging Class?! You better RUN, not walk. These workshops sell out QUICK! Dried flower arrangements are some of the most stylish, lowest-maintenance accents to spruce up your place. With proper care, they should last 2-3 years (or more) with no watering, no gardening, no fuss. At this small group workshop, you'll create a festive, vibrant arrangement using beautiful dried evergreen branches, berries, flowers and herbs. You'll learn the basics of dried floral design and get to take your arrangement home with you. Great for dressing up the mantle, brightening up holiday photos or placing next to the Christmas tree for Santa to admire. During the class, you'll learn about: Selecting seasonally themed dried flowers and evergreens Composing unique, balanced arrangements that suit your style Color theory options so your design looks intentional Vases and supplies to make even more designs at home! After a tutorial and demo, you'll get to work making your own arrangement, with hands-on guidance when you need it. We'll have tasty beverages and bites, fun holiday music on the speakers, and good cheer all around. All guests will receive a 15% discount to shop at Witch Hazel after the event. You don't need to bring anything except yourself...so grab a ticket here! > Day: Sunday, December 18, 2022 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Witch Hazel, Beacon, NY PS* STOP INTO WITCH HAZEL FOR HOP + SHOP DEALS! OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Order florals >  HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 The Blackened Silver Australian Boulder Opal & Diamond Pendant on Yellow Gold Vermil Chain is calling our name... Australian boulder opal is very popular (in case ya didn't know!) with asymmetrical gems - they lend themselves to a very modern aesthetic. Boulder opals are also known for their ability to mimic scenes! A landscape... with movement and color? An ocean? Or a starry night? It's just gorgeous! Snag it before we do!  Looking for something custom? Hudson Valley Goldsmith does that too! See here for CUSTOM details > PS* STOP INTO HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH FOR HOP + SHOP DEALS! OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is truly an eyewear experience! They are a full service optical store with an optometrist on site for eye exams! From contact lenses to expert progressive lens fitting... Luxe Optique offers their patients personalized high quality services. Not to mention... you can check off a lot of boxes on your Christmas list! Luxe Optique has eyewear for all... Sophisticated Affordable, Children's, Petites, Luxury, and Asian Fit! See them here > PS: Appointments required for exams. PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.  PPPS*** ENDING SOON! You can now get a free eye exam in Hudson through Dec 31! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for sessions or pay $23 for a drop in! Maybe to test which class(es) you'd enjoy the most! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Sunday, December 18, 2022 Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > WINTER REGISTRATION OPEN!!! IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   STAND UP JOKE WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 6 sessions: January 26th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: TBD Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > 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 > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon It's the most wonderful time of the year! At Antalek & Moore, they love to decorate their office and their homes to celebrate the season. Check out this article for pointers from one of their insurance partners to help keep your family and friends safe when it comes to decorative displays! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   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. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Working on a new hand painted sign project for Dulce Cielo Mx (located in Hudson Valley Food Hall). Will keep you updated with the progress! If you need a custom painted sign, See information here >, we're happy to help! OR if *you* paint signs, list your service in A Little Beacon Blog’s Business Directory! Anyone from Photographers, Branding Agency, and more can list there.  PS - IT"S THAT TIME OF YEAR! You NEED to upgrade your website. It's a must! To keep the business going. Reach out! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  FLORAL Witch Hazel > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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