Lots to do this weekend! Enjoy it, and tag us in your adventures! BTW: In this month's Second Saturday newsletter two weeks ago, we misidentified two artists. This week we wanted to give them proper credit!
LEFT: I'll Melt With You is the show currently happening at Clutter. It is a celebration of Mister Melty from Buff Monster. Participating artists who tricked out their own cool blanks. Pictured here on the left is a piece by Quiccs.
RIGHT: On the right is a painting is by Johann Ayoob, included in BeaconArts' first member show at Hudson Beach Gallery.
Peekskill Film Festival
Days: Friday to Sunday, July 26-28, 2019 Time: See website Location: Paramount Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill, NY Information >
Classic Theater Production of “Arsenic & Old Lace”
Days: Thursday to Sunday, July 25-28, 2019 Times: See below Location: Bannerman Island, Beacon, NY Information >
Improv Comedy July Showcase!
Day: Friday, July 26, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Annual Cookout From I Am Beacon
Day: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Time: 10 am to 8 pm Location: South Avenue Park, Beacon, NY
At the basketball court. It's lots of fun. Look for a special sign that The Crafty Hammer made for this year's event! Information >
The Butterfly Festival At Stony Kill Day: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Live Concert: The Fred Zepplin Band
Day: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Second Annual Ice Cream Social at Boscobel
Day: Sunday, July 28, 2019 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
Danskammer Power Plant Debate - City Council Workshop Meeting
Day: Monday, July 29, 2019 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY (on the way to the train station) Information >
There are talks of building and operating a new gas-fired power plant with a potential generating capacity of 525-575 megawatts on the shores of the Hudson River in the Town of Newburgh. The plant will use fracked gas, despite New York State having banned fracking "to protect our health and protect the climate," according to the City of Beacon's Resolution to Comment on the decision. Also in that draft resolution, the City of Beacon states that fracked gas is "especially dangerous to air and water quality of the communities outside of New York from which it is extracted, and the City of Beacon does not seek increased harms on any community, including outside of New York State."
Beacon's City Council will discuss their official position on the building of this power plant at this Monday's Workshop meeting after hearing from the developers and groups in opposition, including Scenic Hudson and Food and Water Watch. Beacon's Conservation Advisory Committee has already spoken out against the proposed building of the plant. This discussion is open to the public to sit in and listen, but members of the public are not able to speak at a Workshop. The public can speak in a regular City Council meeting, which happens the week after the Workshop.
Insane Inflatable 5K Run Day: July 27, 2019 Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Kids Dash & Orchard 5K Run
Day: Sunday, July 28, 2019 Time: 8 am & 8:30am Location: Fishkill Farm, 9 Fishkill Farms Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Get ready to cool down those hot summer colors! The stylists at Darryl's Clothing Boutique are getting ready for fall with splashes of deep hues of red and brown. Check out their storefront window for a fashion lineup, and step inside to see Joseph Ribkoff’s red swing crop jacket - perfect for any occasion. HOT TIP! Darryl's is now open daily, 11 to 6!
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Locals sometimes look around Beacon these days and wonder: "Where did all of these people come from?" In addition to national press that Beacon has been receiving over the years (and the reach that A Little Beacon Blog creates!), a lot of credit goes to the stores who have rooted down in Beacon. Pictured here is the new billboard at Beacon's Metro-North train station, that Luxe Optique is currently advertising on. Customers seeking out Luxe Optique on Beacon's Main Street come from over 30 states, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Some patients even come from the UK!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light)
There's so many different ways to style a wedding dress, with endless possibilities, but some dresses have very specific styles. During your appointment at Lambs Hill, their stylists will guide you through the process of figuring out the best accessory options for your unique look!
SAMPLE SALE!!
Still happening is the National Bride Sale event, through Sunday, July 28! You get an extra 10% off their already discounted off-the-rack samples! Book your appointment while they still have some availability.
WE ORDERED IT! The light salad to beat the heat right now is The Pandorica's Appalapachia Salad: Romaine, apples, celery, cranberries, in a creamy chia seed dressing. Our salad pictured here has a special order of chicken on it. Plus a dessert of chilled cheesecake!
The Crafty Hammer
4 S. Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY
(845) 834-9665 (WOOD) @thecraftyhammerllc
We love capturing the enthusiasm of our small business friends, so we're going to let The Crafty Hammer say this week's feature in their own words! They made a sign for the Beacon Annual Cookout (see the Events Listings above), and they are so stoked about it! "So happy to help support the Beacon Annual Cookout! It’s this Saturday at the basketball court off Wolcott, starting at 10 am. The Crafty Hammer donated some money and will be bringing lots of desserts!!! We are SO EXCITED!!!" In-store perks: Air-conditioning, and free snacks and juice!
Invasive Species
Day: Friday, July 26, 2019 Time: 5 to 6 pm Location: One Nature, 178 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Shamanic Reiki Training with Alison Jolicoeur
Days: Friday to Sunday, July 26-28, 2019 Time: Friday, 6 to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm Location: Createspace Beacon, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY
Harvest Dye Materials Day: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Time: 10 am to 12 pm Location: Common Ground Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
One-Day Memoir Intensive With Donna Minkowitz Day: Sunday, July 28, 2019 Time: 2 to 5 pm Email:Minkowitz46@Gmail.com for location Information >
FOR SALE: 57 Dinan Street, Beacon, NY 12508 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: “A beautiful, cozy and quaint cottage with charming original features with mountain views. A lot to offer for a cozy cottage - three-season porch, car port, detached garage and a covered back deck. “ Price: $329,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore
Notice anything new about this picture? The "P&L 340 Main" sign to the right of the door! It stands fo Pagones & Lemma! The Antalek & Moore building has new owners: Susan Antalek Pagones and Vince Lemma, executive partners at the insurance agency. Congratulations!
A Little Beacon Space :: Event Venue
Host your pop-up event, business meeting, client presentation, workshop, and more. We're now offering a special rate for teachers and music recitals, so that creative can happen more easily. Details >
Tin Shingle
Need to get the word out about your business? Tin Shingle trains you in how to do this. Also important: having the courage to put yourself out there. Tin Shingle will walk you through this, too! Get Info >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More >
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Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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