It's December :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/1/2023

Hello, December! Yes. It is December. The month of darkness and candles and good thoughts and giving. Maybe snow. White snow. Against a gray sky. Before we get into this weekend edition, there's something you need to know. Over at our Instagram, A Little Beacon Blog has come out swinging in defense of Palestinian lives. More of this will reach this newsletter. But we wanted to let you know. You can unsubscribe now if you want. Some of you already have when we simply linked to where you could buy a keffiyah. Or the interview with local business owner Kamel Jamal who is Palestinian. Some of you found the link so offensive after Oct 7, that you unsubscribed. One of you wrote in to demand ALBB apologize to all of Beacon for linking to that podcast. Well. A lot has happened since then. ALBB loves giving you Retail Therapy on Fridays, and the regular news during the week when we can. But we cannot do it in good conscience when there is an extinction of people going on, that our United States of America is funding.   Since we have been sharing at Instagram, a lot of discoveries have been made. And even in some unsubscribes of this newsletter. So we are going to set a few things straight, as we proceed down this road of Palestine coverage. We will address some of the comments we have gotten. Largely, the support has been a swell of warmth. It's of course the negative comments that weigh heavy. Here's what some people have said: "I come to ALBB to escape reality." ALBB Response: That's nice. We truly are glad we can provide this pleasure! That the businesses we feature can provide for you. However, ALBB was never, not once, created for anyone to escape reality. We are consumed with the craving for "What's going on?" We try to answer that. Takes us a while sometimes. But we get there. "What happened to this accont? You are antisemtic." ALBB Response: To speak in support of Palestinian people, who have been occupied for 75 years, is not antisemtic. Anything we say after this sentence will be viewed harshly, so we will leave it at that. "I come here for coffee recommendations. Focus on Beacon. Stop posting about Palestine." ALBB Response: You will get no such coffee recommendation anymore, until after we update you on the merciless bombing of children, women, men, families, cats, zoo animals, etc. This comment about killed it for us. Wanted to unpublish everything at ALBB after this comment. We already deal with the guilt that comes with the gentrification issue. That ALBB contributes to the glorification of Beacon, driving up rent prices because of our coverage of great businesses, and great community attributes. No one says anything to us about this. But we know it. The support of our Palestinian coverage has been good. But the reverse has been eye-opening. It has been mean. It has been relentless. It has been reality-altering. It has felt like someone is taking our two arms, and stuffing them securely against our body, and stuffing us back inside of a box. To perform. As instructed. "You should be providing content as advertised." ALBB Response: "As advertised..." What does that mean? Who pays us? Do all of these anti-commenters pay us, and are our bosses? That we are misbehaving for them? This was a dumbfounding comment. Thankfully, after today's posts on the resuming of bombing, with the deaths of more Palestinian babies, children stranded in non-functioning hospitals, and the separation of romance, we have not heard much from the relentless commenters. We declared some ground rules, and that seems to have sat them down. For now. We took the hit on breaking the Dummy Light re-painting the street story. We teased it out in our Instagram, but didn't have time to complete the full article. Hopefully you'll still read it when we get to publish it. Alright. Now that we're all caught up. It's the Holiday Season. There are a lot of Holiday Parties to talk about. Including ALBBs! But we haven't announced ours yet. December 21st, mark your calendar. To come. Or not to come. :)                                      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, click here for more info >   Lit Lit Day: Friday, December 1, 2023 Time: 7pm-9pm (plan to arrive by 6:30 if you’d like to sign up to read) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Holiday Market Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Farmers Market, Gift and Craft Vendors, Holiday Crafts, Hot Cocoa, Candy Canes, Holiday Music and Performances. This event is free and open to all ages! Information > Hometown Holiday Market Day: Saturday December 2, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2658 E Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Over 30 curated local artists and talented crafters will showcase their unique creations, making it the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for your loved ones. Don't miss this special occasion to support local artisans and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Information > March For A Free Palestine Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023 Time: 2pm Location: 401 Washington St, Newburgh, NY Outdoors, rain or shine, masks recommended. It's being organized by Bard SJP, Mid-Hudson DSA, JVP Hudson Valley, Veterans for Peace, and Mid-Hudson Islamic Commjnity. Please RSVP here. They want to know how many to expect. But if you don't RSVP, still come! Holiday Hunt in the Mansion Family Program! Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023 Time: 12-4pm Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY A special scavenger hunt for hobbies, toys, and games among decorated trees in the Mansion! Information > Pearl Harbor Ceremony Day: Thursday, December 7, 2023 Time: 11:00am  Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Arroz Con Pollo…. (Boneless) With sweet plantains & cabbage salad... Con maduros I ensalada de repollo. Only at El Nica!  Queso fresco 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. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY New food & drink specials at Baja including this pan seared salmon that has us drooling! Stop in for this deliciousness and don't forget to reach out to Baja for their exceptional catering services! Leave the stress of cooking at the front door. Be sure to plan ahead! Saving yourself even more stress...  Can we talk about how TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja!? $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Say no more... PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Don't forget, book a spot to have your Holiday Party at Carter’s Restaurant! 🪔 Plenty of room in their front and back rooms. They have a few dates left, so book NOW. Bring your decorations, and they will provide the delicious food and drinks. Choose your room! Choose your party size. Off-site catering available too! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPS! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Blueberry muffins baked fresh and iced coffee because yes, iced coffee is still good in December, especially when it's from BBC who has a full coffee service bar with delicious seasonal flavors! Gingerbread latte anyone? Head on over for a latte and a treat! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY We don't even have any words for this goodness! Authentic Middle Eastern food at Ziatun. Can't get anything like it anywhere else! Grill Kebabs can be made with lamb, chicken or Kofta. Served over rice or hummus and a salad. PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's officially the countdown to winter! ☃️ And don't you want to look this good in a new pair of glasses from Luxe?! Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon SO happy to have Binnacle Books as a sponsor for ALBB! Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let them know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. They're also always looking to acquire used books in excellent condition, especially in their core categories.The bookstore is a collaborative endeavor by four partners, who have collectively been writers, editors, musicians, producers, organizers, teachers, filmmakers, and booksellers. If you love books, they welcome you. If you don't, they'll do their best to convince you otherwise. Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY See the performance by the dancers of Yanarella during the 2023 City of Beacon Holiday Tree lighting at Memorial Park! Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Playmaker U Basketball Winter League Days: Tryouts are on Friday, December 1, 2023 & Saturday, December 2, 2023. Registration opens on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Sessions will run through February 24, 2024 On Friday, Decemeber 1, HS girls will be able to try out from 5:30pm-7pm. HS boys can try out from 7pm-830pm. On Saturday, 4th-6th grade boys will try out from 10am-11:30am and 7th-8th grade boys from 11:30am-1pm. 4th-6th grade girls will try out from 1pm-2:30pm. On Saturday, 7th-8th grade girls from 2:30-4pm.   Where? 211 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 4th grade thru 12th grade More Information >   Winter League Newburgh Armory United FC Registration NOW OPEN Winter Season 1 will be kick off on December 5 and run Tuesday Nights from December 5 - February 13. All skill levels welcome! Information > BeaconArts 2023 Member Exhibition Days: Saturdays & Sundays from December 2-December 23 Time: 12-6pm Location: Beahive, 6 Eliza Street, Beacon, NY A smallworks holiday show featuring works by 60+ BeaconArts members   BeaconArts Holiday Party at the Hudson Valley Brewery! Join them for the 2023 BeaconArts Holiday Party at the Hudson Valley Brewery (7 E. Main Street, Beacon, NY) There will be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to connect with the full BeaconArts community.  Bonus!: The party will be on the second floor, Hudson Valley Brewery's newly renovated event space 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. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Newly engaged? Book your session with Megan & Kenneth! Capture the beautiful moment... then frame it, get it printed on holiday cards, use it for wedding save-the-dates, and so much more! Capturing the magic of love in the Hudson Valley... name something better!  Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. 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 produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  BEACON BUSINESSES ISRAEL & PALESTINE CITY OF BEACON DUTCHESS COUNTY HOMELESSNESS See them here > Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo MX Beacon Dental The Main Office at Beacon Digital  Faust Design Build Blue Green Lawns LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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