This weekend is August's Second Saturday in Beacon, which means the galleries in town unveil new exhibits that (usually) last through the month.
This Second Saturday is big because 26 locations on Main Street join in, thanks to Windows on Main Street, now in its 13th year. Windows on Main Street is the annual event that turns Main Street into a milelong outdoor art gallery. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor of this event, and you can find out more about Windows on Main Street in our article here!
As you are out and about, take photos of storefront windows you see, and tag us @alittlebeacon! Light up Instagram with what you find!
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
Days: Thursday to Sunday, August 9-12, 2018 Time/Location: Visit website for times and locations Information >
Newburgh Jazz Series 2018
Day: Friday, August 10, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Pontoon at The Beacon Pool
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: The Beacon Pool, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Orange County Pop, Rock, DooWop Series 2018
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY
Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information > PLUS: The New Corn Bread Contest. Get out your recipe card out and bring your best bread! Contest Details Here >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
108 Beads - Sacred Malas & Inspiring Chants
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 1 to 4:30 pm Location: Namastesis Yoga & Wellness, 1065 Main St., Suite H, Fishkill, NY Information >
RECENTLY ADDED: Ballet Arts Studio: Adult Beginning Tap Day: Mondays starting September 10 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm
BALLET ARTS STUDIO Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Dates: Monday to Thursday, August 20-23, 2018 Time/Ages/Price: 5 to 6 pm (ages 9-12), $17 per class or $60 for 4 Time/Ages/Price: 6 to 7:30 pm (ages 13+), $20 per class or $70 for 4
This is a great end-of-summer camp class! Technique classes in a different discipline each day. Theater Dance on Mondays, Jazz on Tuesdays, Ballet on Wednesdays and Modern on Thursdays. All classes taught by Ballet Arts Studio faculty. Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email them info@balletartsstudio.com to register.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Luxe Optique has been open for two years and they are celebrating with all of their amazing friends in Beacon! Join them for hors d'oeuvres, beverages and a sneak peek at what's to come for Luxe Optique. PLUS: An Anne et Valentin expert will be at the shop to show designs from their next collection!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
In addition to your big day, Lambs Hill can be a part of the pre-wedding festivities! Check out this bachelorette party fun featuring some Hayley Paige athleisure wear.
Blackbird Attic
422 Main Street
FREE styling session for Second Saturday! From 2:30 to 7:30 pm, there will be a personal stylist to offer advice. Message the shop ahead of time to confirm a spot. Enjoy some wine while you're there!
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Bank puts the "community" into Community Banking. "At Rhinebeck Bank, we not only take pride in knowing the value of helping our community, but being a part of that community,” says Rhinebeck Bank’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michelle Barone-Lepore. Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article >
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS GUIDE
Designed for people who want to get cozy in (or near) Beacon. Shop for homes by picture, or by must-have details, like "Big Yard" or even "3 Car Garage." If a garage is a mandatory requirement for your house search, we've made it easy to find. Go Home Shopping >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
With a hot market out there, you can get caught up in a lot of details when buying a home. Depending on the type of home you're buying, don't neglect the type of insurance required for your home. Learn more about the difference between Condo and Homeowners insurance. Read It Here >
BeaconArts | Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Back for its 13th year, join artists and supporters to celebrate the opening of this year's Windows on Main Street at Oak Vino Wine Bar this Saturday. See the "Tiny Windows" exhibit and watch live drawing happen before your eyes. For the next month, shops, restaurants and other storefronts host 26 art exhibits in their windows. Main Street itself is the gallery! Day: Saturday for Opening Reception Time: 6 to 9 pm Where: Oak Vino Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article Here >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Showroom SAVE THE DATE! Corrado's Design Center, located up Route 9 in Hyde Park, is taking over A Little Beacon Space for September's Second Saturday in order to bring you a showroom experience. Corrado's Design Center specializes in porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics and glass products for residential and commercial projects. There may be wine and a craft involved! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9, 2018 Details >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Connect with other businesses in Beacon and show your support for the community. Being involved with the chamber can help it improve its service to local businesses.
Katie James, Inc. WEBSITE DESIGN: Cold Spring Fitness
Katie James, Inc., the couture branding agency based in Beacon, redesigned the website for Cold Spring Fitness, the boutique fitness studio located on Route 9. Priorities for this project were making classes and membership signup easy with custom MindBody links, as well as maintaining their top SEO rankings in Google when the site moved. Take A Look >
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle trains business owners, artists and makers in how to get the word out about their business using PR, Social Media, SEO, and Newsletter Campaigns. Getting your business featured in magazines (local and national) is totally possible. The key is pitching the right idea at the right time. For today only (Friday), Tin Shingle has opened up the Training Webinar "PR Planning for August: What To Pitch in August for Media Coverage." Stream it free for today only. After that, stream it free with a membership to Tin Shingle, or purchase individually. Watch this webinar >
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Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club
BALLET ARTS STUDIO
