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Calling all adults! Serious. Comedy Theatre has a bunch of fall classes happening! If you're looking for a sign to step out of (or into) your comfort zone, this is it! Improv 101, Stand Up Storytelling, Stand Up Joke Writing, and Sketch Writing classes > Be the star at the Thanksgiving table! Speaking of Thanksgiving... and fall, have you peaked at the foliage yet?! The colors are here and we wish they'd stay longer! One of our favorite places to leaf peep is right here in Cold Spring! Hudson Highland State Park Reserve also known as the home of Breakneck Ridge. Sure, it's a tough hike but the views are 100% worth it! We also visit Mohonk Preserve yearly for the views. Leaf peeping here is nothing short of stunning! But also, take a walk down Main St. in Beacon and look ahead (towards Trax Coffee Roasters), the mountain view is incredible and totally underrated! If you happen to go leaf-peeping this weekend, don't forget to tag us in your photos! We love to see it.  Anyways, a lot more events happening this weekend and throughout October! Enjoy!                           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   Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Open Mic Stand Up Show Day: Friday, October 14, 2022 Time: 8pm Location: 22 Kent Street, Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!!   Haunted Huguenot Street Days: Friday & Saturday Nights (October 14, 2022 - October 29, 2022) Time: 5pm-9pm Location: 81 Huguenot StNew Paltz, NY, 12561 Haunted Huguenot Street will run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday nights, from October 14th-October 29th. The cost for pre-registered tickets will be $25 for general admission and $20 for discounted admission (for HHS members, seniors, students, active and retired military personnel, and children under 13). Children under 6 will receive free admission. Those expecting to register upon arrival on the evening of the tour will be charged a flat fee of $30 per registrant, space permitting. Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Fire Sale! Comedy Show Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Time: 8pm Location: 22 Kent Street, Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!! Complimentary Screening of Pixar hit “Inside Out” Day: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 Time: 11am Location: Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY Seating is limited; registration is required and can be completed here > Taproots Fell Festival Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Time: 1-4pm Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Ln, Beacon, NY 12508 FREE community event! Yard games, kids' activities, climate justice education, storytelling with Evan Miklos, snacks, coffee, hot apple cider, raffle prizes from local businesses. Enter raffle by bringing an item to donate to Beacon Community Fridge! River Valley Guild Presents Oktoberfest Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Time: 12-6pm Location: Industrial Arts Brewing, Beacon, NY Eat Church is on food!!! Information > The Beacon Sloop Club Annual Pumpkin Festival Day: Sunday, October 16, 2022 Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Park, 1 Flynn Dr. Beacon, NY Hudson Valley Pumpkins all sizes & shapes! Fresh homemade baked pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream, cider, and other delights. Food and craft vendors, children's activities, environmental displays. Free sails on the Sloop Woody Guthrie. Two solar powered music stages. Performers include Betty and the Baby Boomers, The B2’s, Rick and Donna Nestler David & Jacob Bernz, The Judith Tulloch Band, Last Minute Soulmates, Spirit of Thunderheart, Beacon High School Chorus Singers, Beacon Songsmiths, Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, Bindlestick Bill, Pat Jones & Laurie Siegel, The Neverly Brothers, Lydia Adams Davis At Pete and Toshi Seeger Park, 2 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Free Admission. Information > Beacon Film Society presents... BATTLEGROUND Day: Thursday, October 20, 2022 Time: 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) Location: StoryScreen Theater, 445 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 ‘Battleground’ is an urgently timely window into the intersection of abortion and politics in America, following three women who lead formidable anti-abortion organizations to witness the enormous influence they wield. As the nation faces the end of Roe, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access. Information > BeaconArts - Now accepting artist submissions for our 2022 Member Exhibition [Must be a current Artist Member to apply] Deadline: October 20, 2022 Days: Saturdays & Sundays - November 5-27 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: KuBe Art Center, 3rd fl. Gallery, 211 Fishkill Ave. Beacon, New York Opening reception & performance: Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m. Second Saturday Meet the Artist reception: Nov. 12, 4-6 p.m. Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Improv Witchy Jam Day: Friday, October 21, 2022 Time: 7:30pm Location: 22 Kent Street, Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!!   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 > *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* 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 It's the weekend! You know what that means... Its time to get to Eat Church for their goods! Pictured here is the Curry Kult Revue - try these amazing Yogurt marinated charcoal grilled Tikka Chicken Skewers - Served on a roti with mint, coriander chutney and tamarind sauce. At Dogwood Beacon! Photo courtesy of Dogwood! PS - Find Eat Church at River Valley Guild Presents Oktoberfest tomorrow, October 15! You can also Find Eat Church - Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday - Straight from the grocery case at Marbled Meat Shop - ready to go! - 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 > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Order up delicious Nicaraguan Food from El Nica! Sweet Plantain Boat? Yes, please! Inside the HV Food Hall! 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 in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! 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 Just when you thought the seasonal margarita was good... Now you gotta go in and try out Baja's pumpkin espresso martini and southern tier pumking! Don't forget to ask about the specials! Other cocktails & mocktails too! Oh & obviously appetizers, desserts, and much more! Drink up, witches! Takeout available. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!   *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* 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 A MUST BUY! Cold weather = time for a cozy moisturizer! Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream is officially at Witch Hazel to help! Think deep hydration without heaviness, a super-soothing feel, and less visible redness. Use it as a daily moisturizer, as a night cream, or anytime your skin needs extra TLC. The formula is ideal for all skin types, especially dry, sensitive or neglected skin. Shop in stores or shop this product online! > PS Fall Wreath Workshop happening 10/20!!! A hands-on, small group workshop, where you'll create your own dried fall wreath to take home and hang at your place. Snag tickets ASAP before they're gone! > OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Shop Last Call Items > Order florals >  BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Have you decorated for Fall yet?! It's never too late. In our opinion, you have all the way up until Thanksgiving for it! Get your mums. Get your pumpkins. Your Halloween decor & more all from Bretts! Many different sizes/options. PS - did you know mums can last 4-8 weeks?! Talk about perfect timing to snag some... OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You can still look fabulous in the colder months... all you need is Luxe Optique! So many different styles, shapes, designs, collections... Make an appt at Luxe with an optometrist to find the best eyewear for you! If you're looking for fashion and style, you can also shop online >  Luxe has all the fits & frames! 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.  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY FALL in love with dance! 8 Week Course Schedule is happening now! Reach out to Yanarella Dance for more information and to sign up! You or the kids. Options for all! You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted & updated > Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Sunday, October 16, 2022 Time: 1:00pm-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 > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!   IMPROV 101- FALL 2022 Class meets: TUESDAYS from 7-10pm 6 sessions: October 25- December 6 Class Showcase: Sunday, December 11 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor 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! *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* 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 Never miss a beat! Sign up for Antalek & Moore's monthly newsletter to stay up to date with company happenings, industry news, employee spotlights, and more! 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. INTRODUCING... Hand Painted Design Services now at Katie James, Inc.! The picture above is a special delivery for All You Knead. The assignment was to paint her existed logo onto the sign her carpenter husband made. Let us do yours... let us do the work... hand made with love, of course. See information here >  PS - stop thinking about whether you need a new/updated website or not, you do! And we can do it all. RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE AT WITCH HAZEL Apply here > HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > HIRING: PART-TIME SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR / OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT BEACON DIGITAL Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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 > * Fall Wreath Workshop coming up on 10/20! Click the link above for details! * 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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