Lots To Know About :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/23/2023

Here we are again...another rainy Friday before the Spirit of Beacon Day on Sunday, October 1st. But this time...the sun that had been forecast on Sunday has been sticking around on the weather apps. Plus, we have no more rain dates left! This is it, Beacon! Read all about it here, but everyone is still IN for the Spirit of Beacon Day, and we all survived the Postponement! "Thank you everyone for your support and enthusiasm," said the Spirit of Beacon Committee. The biggest news coming out of the postponment was: The Beacon Farmers' Market and Beacon Flea Market get to be OPEN on the Spirit of Beacon Day for the first time ever! The Spirit of Beacon Committee fully supports this decision, and had advocated for it. Read This > Free Parking and a Bus is available to everyone coming in for Spirit of Beacon Day (and for any reason) at the MTA Parking Lot. Dutchess County has dedicated a special bus to pick people up from the train and pickup/drop them at Forrestal Heights and Main Street/Fishkill Avenue. Use this parking lot, as both markets will be occupying their usual municipal lots. Read This > The Immersive Performance Experience SOON IS NOW in the grassy park of Long Dock Park also moved to October 1st from 12-3:30pm, with a performance from the famous Resistance Revival Chorus playing at 3pm. ALBB is a proud media sponsor. Read This >   Tell Your Friends: Visitors should park in the free parking lot down at the train station. Then walk up, or wait for the free Dutchess County bus that is running every 25 mins. Parking Pro Tips: If people must part on the side streets, because we all need to and do so every day, ALBB created this Pro Tip Sheet for Side Street Parking. Read This >                                      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 > Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event  Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023 Time: 8am-12:30pm Location: Dutchess County of Public Works Facility, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY (access the event by taking Route 44 East to Burnett Boulevard) A safe and responsible way to discard a diverse range of household items that cannot be disposed of through regular recycling or garbage bins.  Information > Spirit of Beacon Day 2023 Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 11am-4pm (Parade: 1-2pm) Location: Main St, Beacon, NY The Spirit of Beacon Day is a city wide celebration for the community of Beacon, New York held annually since 1977 on the last Sunday of September. Spirit of Beacon Day is organized and run by a volunteer committee with hands on help and generous donations by local citizens and businesses, alongside the support of the City. Information > SOON IS NOW - Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 12-3:30pm (The Resistance Revival Chorus performing at 3pm) At 12pm you go to the park to see the visual arts exhibition in the River Center (the red barn) with work by Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna and Jean Brennan, meet climate activists from Beacon Climate Action Now, Climate Reality and Fareground, and sign up for a tour. SOON IS NOW gives (3) 45 minute tours of all of the creative performances in the park at 12:30pm, 1pm and 1:30pm 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 > TONY E RETURNS TO SPIRIT OF BEACON DAY Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 2:30pm Rapper Tony Echandy returns to Beacon and to the Spirit of Beacon Day to share his signature style of gritty lyrics in his vulnerable delivery. Music is happening all day from 11am-4pm on the Main Stage at Verterans Place. Tony E's slot begins at 2:30pm and only lasts for half and hour. Beacon Rising Choir comes on before him, and Bosco will end. 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 > If you haven't tried El Nica Spot yet... this is your sign to do so! Go on in and fill your belly and soul! 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 Fall is here! Anyone else ready for the pumpkin coffees, beers, martinis!? Well they've got you covered! New fall specials like the cider donut old fashion (see this Instagram for this post) & the flank steak taco 🌮 pictured here! 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 We love a food cart... especially a hot dog food cart! Find Beacon Boi at Long Dock with hotdogs from his food cart = best hotdogs ever. Made with the best (and unique) ingredients. Filled with goodness and so much love! It's here for you. Beacon Boi! Hot dogs and drinks! 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. Tonight (Friday) from 7-9pm: Live music at Carter's Restaurant! Mama's Black Sheep is coming in from out of town to play for you. Cozy up in Carter's to listen and relax. PS: Did you catch their Scallop Stuffed Crab 🦀 Cake Special last week? They posted it and it sold out! It was so soft in your mouth, the Panko breaded stuffed crab is perfectly pan fried. A light yet generously breaded texture. The large scallop sitting inside the stuffed crab is even softer. Sitting atop a special sauce, accented with light greens with mandarin and strawberries. Really a perfect dish. It was an appetizer, but will be hard to share. Very special to Chef and Owner Jon Lombardi. “No one else makes it this way. It’s my original.” Follow Carter's IG for their Specials. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! 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!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Feeling catty! Because it's time to stop into Luxe for a new fresh pair of Fall/Winter glasses! Whether that be reading glasses, sunglasses, or eyeglasses... Luxe Optique has you covered. All different styles and colors - like these! 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!   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 It's officially fall! And 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 $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families It's officially the best time of the year (in our opinion) because the foliage does not mess around! It's TOO good not to book your engagement sessions with Megan & Kenneth. Megan & Kenneth are Beacon-based family photographers and wedding photographers in the Hudson Valley. Their whole thing is about making sure you’re happy, comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. Because that’s when the magic starts! PS! Megan & Kenneth proudly and unequivocally stand with and support the LGBTQI+ community. Their team is honored to serve partnerships of all genders, cultures, traditions, and strive to showcase diverse love stories throughout New York City. And, in case there are any questions: Black lives matter. Stop AAPI hate. Love is love. F$&^ transphobia. Megan & Kenneth love you, just as you are. Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you!   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 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 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 Maple Street Studio  Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth 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 >

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