Happy Father's Day Weekend! Could we have asked for a more perfect weekend for the Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival and strolling down Main Street Beacon? Let's see what else is going on this weekend...
Circle the Sun, with Rompatom & Imagination Playhouse
Day: Friday, June 15, 2018 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Fishkill Farms Strawberry Jammin' Festival
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Crystal Lake Ribbon Cutting
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Crystal Lake, 100 Temple Ave., Newburgh, NY Information >
Coffee & Shop at Wares
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Wares, 2 Tioronda Ave., Beacon, NY
Visit our friends at one of Beacon's newest boutiques, Wares, as they host a coffee shop with fellow local Big Mouth Coffee Roasters! Happening at the Wares shop, next to the cool silos. Go explore! Information > Thank you Wares for advertising in A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide!
Artists Talk - Circus
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival Days: Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 2018 Time: 9 am to 9 pm Location: Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Information >
Kofi & Sankofa - Live Concert
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Concert & Record Release Party, “Savoir Faire to Spare”
Day: Sunday, June 17, 2018 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope
Day: Satuday, June 16, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Level: Confident Beginner Location: Beetle and Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, June 15, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Seeking Students for Battle of the Books 2018 Days for Middle School Students: Thursdays, June 28 through August 30 Days for High School Students: Tuesdays, June 19 through August 14 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Howland Public Library is currently recruiting students to participate in the 14th annual Middle School Battle of the Books, and students to participate in the Third Annual High School Battle of the Books. Information >
Registration Open:
Tiny Book Show from The Creativity Caravan
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Creativity Caravan is coming to Beacon! On Saturday, July 14, Maya Stein and Amy Tingle are hitting the road and bringing their Tiny Book Show and Workshop to the Howland Public Library. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books. Information >
Registration Is Open & Summer Classes Have Started!
Dates and age ranges vary, so click here to see what is offered for each week! Weekly themes:
Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Pre-Ballet & Lower School I Ballet
Beginning Tap
Dance Exploration Week
Theater Dance Intensive Week
Ballet Intensive Week To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Thank you to Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide!
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
The frames you see here are are designed by Jacques Marie Mage, and are number 55 of 400 in the world. Yes, that's right. The frames with a signature side shield are a limited edition. Crafted in titanium with a heavy gold plating (higher than a Cartier frame), it’s the ultimate in luxury sunwear with the highest quality of manufacturing and design. Available at Luxe Optique now.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
This beachy Lillian West gown is perfect for a destination wedding to someplace on the water, or maybe on a boat This gorgeous photo was taken at the Lambs Hill Venue by our friend Alicia King Photo, whose studio you can find next door to Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique down at 1 East Main Street.
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
When was the last time you connected with your agent? Has it been at least two years? Two years is a valuable time in establishing a life insurance plan. Have your beneficiaries or life goals changed? Meet with the Antalek & Moore team to find a plan that protects your future. Visit them in their office at 340 Main St., or call them at (845) 831-4300.
Tin Shingle
Listen to Tin Shingle's next live Training TuneUp, "Digital Marketing as Circuit Training" on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 3 pm EDT. This was first delivered at the East Fishkill Library for SCORE of Dutchess County. This is your chance to get the presentation from your own home or office. Register >
Katie James, Inc.
Photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling your work. Professional photographers from Katie James Inc. can come to your place of business and take pictures of these things, to showcase them the way they should be shown - beautifully. See a few photo examples here, then contact us for details and pricing.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! We're located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon, with storefront windows and inspiring indoor lighting. Learn more here.
BeaconArts
Membership in BeaconArts provides funding, support and expertise to help BeaconArts achieve its vision and mission. You will be among the first to learn about events, exhibit opportunities, member-to-member opportunities and more. Join Today! >
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