Martin Luther King Jr. Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 1/12/2024

Happy Martin Luther King Day. The Springfield Baptist Church is once again the starting point for the MLK Day Parade, followed by a Celebration Service, presented by the Southern Dutchess Coalition and the Beacon Sloop Club. Details are here and below. WAR ON GAZA UPDATE Yesterday (Thursday) was the first day of South Africa's case against Israel for the crime of genocide on Gaza, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) the World Court in The Hague. The 5 main acts of genocide that one of the advocates representing South Africa, Adila Hassim, listed are: Mass killings of Palestinians; Bodily and mental harm; Forced displacement and food blockade; Destruction of the healthcare system; and Preventing Palestinian births. Read about that here at AlJazeera. The United States and the UK also began bombing Yemen, after the Houthis in Yemen have maintained their maritime boycott of cargo ships passing through their waters. The Houthis declared that they will maintain the boycott until Israel stops bombing Palestine, and they insist on more humanitarian aid to Gazans. The Houthis have killed no one, but the United States killed at least 10 Houthi fighters before unleashing bombs yesterday, and at least 5 Houthi fighters from the bombing, General Yahya Sarea, the spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi armed forces, just confirmed. Read about that attack here. Learn more about the Houthis here. Since there are so many pro-Palestinian protests and disruptions happening in the Hudson Valley, with many ALBB readers asking where to find them, we started a regular protest schedule below. Some happen every Saturday or every Sunday in an area near you. WORDS FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. It's always time to re-read a book by Martin Luther King, Jr. This passage from "Why We Can't Wait" on page 146 talks about genocide and disruption. Buy this book at Binnacle Books in Beacon. "Our nation was born in genocide when it embraced the doctrine that the original American, the Indian, was an inferior race. Even before there were large numbers of Negroes on our shores, the scar of racial hatred had already disfigured colonial society. From the sixteenth century forward, blood flowed into battles over racial supremacy. We are perhaps the only nation which tried as a matter of national policy to wipe out its indigenous population. Moreover, we elevated that tragic experience into a noble crusade. Indeed, even today we have not permitted ourselves to reject or to feel remorse for this shameful episode. Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore all exalt it. "Our children are still taught to respect the violence which reduced a red-skinned people of an earlier culture into a few fragmented groups herded into impoverished reservations. This is a sharp contrast to many nations south of the border, which assimilated their Indians, respected their culture, and elevated many of them to high position. "It was upon this massive base of racism that the prejudice toward the nonwhite was readily built, and found rapid growth. This long-standing racist ideology has corrupted and diminished our democratic ideals. It is this tangled web of prejudice from which many Americans now seek to liberate themselves, without realizing how deeply it has been woven into their consciousness. "The roots are deep, and this condition in turn influences the character of the Negro Revolution. Our history teaches us that wielding the sword against racial superiority is not effective. The bravery of the Indian, employing spears and arrows against the Winchester and the Colt, had ultimately to eventuate in defeat. On the other hand, history also teaches that submission produces no acceptable result. Nonresistance merely reinforces the myth that one race is inherently inferior to another. Negroes today are neither exercising violence nor accepting domination. They are disturbing the tranquility of the nation until the existence of injustice is recognized as a virulent disease menacing the whole society, and is cured."                                      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, January 12, 2024 Time: 7-9pm (6:30pm if you want to sign up!) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY You can read your own writing of any genre, for up to five minutes, until we run out of time! The Howland has asked that folks pay a suggested donation of $3-$5 (more if you can, less if you can’t) to help them with expenses. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available at the back for purchase. Winter Wineryland Day: Saturday, January 13, 2024 Time: 11am-6pm Location: Robibero Winery, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz, NY Embrace the chilly weather at Robibero Winery with a weekend of special frozen and hot cocktails, along with award-winning COLD whites! Wood-fired pizza, hot coco and s’mores kits available for purchase. Live Music Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm Information > Group Spirit Healing With Daisy  Day: Saturday, January 13, 2024 Time: 6-7pm Location: 51 Springside Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY Join Daisy for a restorative group healing in the salt cave. She will provide immense energetic healing while in a light trance state. The healing is guided entirely by Spirit and is uniquely customized to your needs at the time. Information > Snowman Craft & Cookie Party Day: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time: 10:00am Location: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 110 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY  Start your frigid fun filled morning off by joining Nature Educators to make your own adorable sock snowman, the perfect craft for a cold winter day! Then get creative as you decorate a snowman sugar cookie to enjoy while listening to a snowman story. Finally (snow permitting) we’ll head outside to build a group snowman! Information >  Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Jonathan Biss, pianist (launch of HCMC's annual four-concert piano festival) Day: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time: 4-5:30pm - with free reception following Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Pay-What-You-Wish to $35. “A young American pianist who always displays impeccable taste and a formidable technique” (The New Yorker), Jonathan Biss is a world renowned pianist who channels his deep musical curiosity into performances and projects in the concert hall and beyond. In addition to performing with today’s leading orchestras, Jonathan Biss continues to expand his reputation as a teacher, musical thinker, and one of the great Beethoven interpreters of our time. In his third performance on our series, Mr. Biss will perform two works by Schubert and a world premiere solo work by Tyson Gholston Davis. Information > Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Revisiting Beacon's Inspiration In 2024 Day: Monday, January 15, 2024 Time: 8:45am. Get all of the times here, and the parade route. Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper (aka Church Street)  This year, the Beacon Free Press’ front page news story about the Martin Luther King Day Celebration at the Springfield Baptist Church revived light on the original inspiration for the MLK Day in Beacon. Read All About It Here >  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! These disruptions happen every Saturday or Sunday. Click on them for details.     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Have you tried the El Nica Taquitos yet?! Corn tortillas, Chicken thighs, Crema, Chipotle Mayo purple slaw, and Homemade Tomato Sauce... Stop in for this goodness! 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 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 We are here for the FISH tacos... all year, every season. Especially when they're from Baja and made with fresh delicious guac. Don't forget to stop in to check out the specials! PS: TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. No Sunday scaries happening at Carters... especially when there's SUNDAY BRUNCH every Sunday. Chicken & waffles? Yes. Eggs, french toast, and so much more. What better way to start/end the week! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5. Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spice up your weekend with lunch at Beacon Bread Company! We always talk about their breakfast and brunch... because how delicious it is, and yes, because of the full service coffee bar. BUT they indeed have lunch, including this Kimchi Chicken sandwich, deep fried to a crisp and topped with their house Kimchi! PS: BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday. PPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY One of our favorite places to gather with friends and family is Ziatun. The vibes are immaculate and the Hummus and Baba Ganoushe are out of this world. You can order Hummus and Baba Ganoushe platters for any occasion. 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!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > Eggberts is always loading their Delivery van for your online orders! With FREE delivery. If the weather closes a Farmers Market, Eggberts will deliver to you the day before or the day after the weather clears for safety. Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, goat, and egg needs. Free range, antibiotic-free, and delicious.  DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking or something sophisticated and affordable? Look no further than Luxe Optique! Top trending and favorite brands. Head in and snag a pair for you. You deserve to treat yourself - even after the holidays!  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 New year, new books! No better place to stop into than Binnacle Books. And if you're not sure of what new book to pick up, ask the crew! They will guide you in the right direction and help you find the book that you'll want to binge read. Beware that NEW popular books go quick here! And lastly, support your local bookstore always! Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > 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 Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > 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. 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 >  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. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. 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. 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