Last Chance! Parade and Music For Spirit of Beacon Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/15/2023

Lots to share, but first the retail news: Dogwood's farewell concert night is September 17, 2023 Hudson Valley Goldsmith has closed their Beacon location. You can find them in their New Paltz location. As planned, David Reeves Bespoke has reached the end of his pop-up location in Beacon. He remains world-wide and in NYC. David and his family do live in Beacon, so you may still see them in the streets! Thank you to Hudson Valley Goldsmith and David Reeves Bespoke for their sustaining sponsorships. Your support of local media and hyper local niches makes a difference in this world. Spirit of Beacon Musical Announcements Lots of Spirit of Beacon Day updates now that it is one week away (Sunday, September 24, 2023). The Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has announced the musical lineup for the day. The rap artist TonyE is returning from NYC to perform in Beacon for us once again. The second stage at Cross Street will be its last, as the new building is scheduled to go up there soon. Get the line up here! Parade Registrations Required The Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has put out a special alert to all who are planning on marching or rolling in the Parade: you must register. "Even if you’ve  rolled in this parade X times before," the Committee announced, "we need you to register! This is  so that we can send you emails about the day. How to lineup. Where to  lineup. And we chalk your place in line on the sidewalk on Wolcott Avenue.  Please register now!" I Run Beacon 5K A Little Beacon Blog is a proud Media Sponsor of the I Run Beacon 5K this year. Registration are still open to run or walk the day. I Am Beacon just wants to see you out. This run is on the same day as the Spirit of Beacon Day. The two events compliment each other, and don't interfere. Register To Run Here >                                      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 >   Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Time: 12:30pm-5:30pm Location: Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Drive Beacon, NY Over 80+ different breweries, cideries, and seltzers Information > Mid Hudson Animal Aid Announces CATOBERFEST 11 Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023 Time: 3pm-7pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, Beacon, NY Music, Food, Craft Beer, Face Painting, and Prizes; Proceeds to Help Care for and Find Loving Homes for the Hudson Valley’s Abandoned and Special Needs Cats. Supporters who cannot attend the benefit are invited to make a tax-deductible donation at midhudsonanimalaid.org Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents: The Juilliard String Quartet Day: Sunday, September 17 Time: 4-6:00pm (followed by reception) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Admission $10-35, with optional "Pay-What-You-Wish" admission closer to the date. Inquiries with Concert Manager, Carl Gutowski at info@howlandmusic.org or 845-765-3012 Information > Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 8am Location: Memorial Park, 2 Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY Beacon's highly anticipated event, The Spirit of Beacon Day, takes place on Sunday, September 24th from 11am-4pm. This event was established in 1977 in response to racial tensions between Beacon's youth and the community.  As a result, various community leaders from our local churches, library, police, City Council, and others came together to figure out what to do. A solution proposed was a community day. Said one of the original backbones of the Spirit of Beacon Day, Nan Whittingham, about the origin in the Beacon Evening News in 1986: "Everyone was in agreement that we, the community, should get to know one another better. It was agreed we should learn to know each other's likes and dislikes regarding conversation, feelings, entertainment, education and food." Come to enjoy a variety of different foods from professionals, churches and organizations, as well as get to know services available at vendor tables. Music performances at 2 stages will be going all day at the Main Stage at Veterans Place, and the secondary stage at Cross Street. The big parade kicks off at 1pm and goes down Main Street. Information > SAVE THE DATE! SOON IS NOW Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 2-5:30pm (Arrive at 2pm to the River Center for climate activism. Sign up for one of the performance tours that start at 2:30pm/3pm/ 3:30pm) Location: Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Free admission and open to all! With Alex Waterman, Raven Chacon, Bob Bellerue, Koyoltzintli, Elise Knudson, Elisa Santiago, Ava Heller, Randy Burd, Twinkle Burke, Jojo Gonzalez, Tom King, Jim Fletcher, Edwin Torres, Andrew Brehm,Jean Brennan, Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna. Information > 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 > Have you tried the Pork Belly or mixed mushroom Bao Buns from Ciao Chow yet?! If not, this is your sign to GO! 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. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  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 Carnitas sliders &a seasonal plum margarita? Say NO MORE! Lots of goods over at Baja and new specials always popping up on the menu! Be sure to stop in and enjoy the last few weeks of sitting out by the garage doors! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Can you ever go wrong with hotdogs from the cutest food cart at the most beautiful park!? It's here for you. Beacon Boi! Hot diggity dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Happy Hour at Carter’s! From 2-5pm, you can get discounted access to the white wine mussels, crispy zucchini sticks, loaded Jersey Shore fries, chicken cheese quesadilla, caesar salad, or chips and salsa. Get there for late lunch at least! Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Do you switch up your eyewear for the cooler months? We do! What a great excuse for a new fashion piece! Luxe Optique has you covered. All different styles and colors. Something for everyone! Sunglasses, eyeglasses, reading glasses, or 'just because' glasses. Stop in and start the season in style! 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!   HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH Hudson Valley Goldsmith is sadly leaving Beacon! But you can still find them in New Paltz and shop them online > We are so grateful for their support and have loved having them in the Beacon community. Sending them our best! DAVID REEVES BESPOKE NYC POP UP Reeves pop up is sadly over! You can always visit them online or take the train from Beacon to NYC for a visit! Grateful for their sponsorship! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! 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 >    MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 Just incase you missed it... Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! 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. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! 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