SCHEDULE: Beacon Open Studios Weekend! Retail Therapy Guide 10/2/2020

As we enter into another glorious Beacon Weekend, our wishes of good health go to the President, the First Lady, their family, Cabinet and co-workers. New York State is reporting Hot Spot Zip Codes, and in Beacon, the number of active cases has reduced a bit since last week when the cluster in the assisted living facility started. The number today is 35, down from 45 last week. There is a lot to pick from this weekend, so let's get to it! Scroll down for ideas... THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin Spirit of Beacon Day Pandemic Style - Photos and Video! This year the Spirit of Beacon Day continued without the traditional parade down Main Street. This year, the parade was Drive-Thru style, and we have the pictures to prove it! Plus, the Spirit of Beacon Day Committee produced an impressive montage video of many things Beacon. It's a must-watch, and it's all here for you to see. Check It Out > Corn Maze at Fishkill Farms Reject Racism Style Day: Open Weekends Now Through October, 2020 Time: Reservations Required Location: 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Juncion, New York, NY This Reject Racism corn maze is an actual corn maze at Fishkill Farms, designed, mapped and mowed by the farm's owner, Josh Morgenthau. You can walk through it. As one person commented in social media about the maze: "Holy heck! I just assumed this was photoshopped. Amazing! LOVE!!! We were right near it last weekend, and didn't even realize what we were missing since we didn't have the 'full' picture. I'm enjoying the irony of that as a white person. lol." Information > Story Screen Drive-In presents "The Addams Family" and "Evil Dead 2" Day: Friday-Sunday, October 2-4, 2020 Time: 7:00pm (Addams Family), 9:00pm (Evil Dead 2) Location: The Park at USC, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Information > Introducing COLORANT X XIRINGUITO Day: Saturdays, October & November 2020 Time: 1-6pm Location: Colorant, 146 Main St, Beacon, NY October 3 Menu: FRESH AREPAS / COLOMBIAN HOT CHOCOLATE / SALTY SWEET "LEMONADE" made from locally harvested Lemon Balm and Kraut Brine. Information > Beacon Open Studios Weekend Days: October 3-4, 2020 Time: 12-6pm Location: Click for list of galleries and spaces > Once a year artists of Beacon, New York open their art studios to the public. This free, citywide, weekend long event has become one of the largest of its kind in the Hudson Valley. This year marks their 12th Anniversary! Instead of a Kickoff party, they are having a month-long group show at Hudson Beach Glass as well as a virtual show on the Beacon Open Studios website. Artists that are opening their private studios during the weekend event can enforce any restrictions for visitors (face mask, social distancing, etc.) Information > Remastered Virtual Hudson River Revival Music Festival Stream Day: Sunday, October 4, 2020 Time: 11am-11pm Location: https://www.clearwaterfestival.org/ The Great Hudson River Revival (AKA Clearwater Festival), the world’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, went virtual this year on June 20th due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Due to popular demand, Clearwater will stream a remastered version of the all-day event on Sunday, October 4th from 11am-11pm at ClearwaterFestival.org. The remastered Revival will include a day full of music and activism, as well as a beautiful American Sign Language interpretation throughout. This is a free virtual event however, donations are greatly appreciated at ClearwaterFestival.org.  Read more about this streaming event in our article.  The Bannerman Castle Trust presents Daisy Jopling Band Bannerman Castle Fundraiser –Select a Concert,  Appearing for 5 evenings! Day: Wednesday, September 30-Sunday, October 4, 2020 Location: Bannerman Island, Beacon, NY Tickets are $250. This is an exclusive, intimate and safe experience. Only 22 audience members are allowed per show and New York State health guidelines will be adhered to every step of the way. We will be filming the event on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, so please only book tickets for this night if you are happy to be in the film. Information > Beacon Fairy Walk Day: October 4-10, 2020 Location: Memorial park, Riverfront Park, Polhill Park Fairy houses and doors made by the community will be displayed  in several Beacon Parks. They will also highlight at-home/ independent magical activities throughout the week! Remember, it's important to keep the Beacon fairies and each other safe: mask up, be kind, and keep distant. Who's ready to make some magic? Information >         Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     EAT CHURCH 511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY Pop-Up Alert!!  Pre-Order is LIVE for today and tomorrow’s Pop-Up @marbledmeatshop Vietnamese style herb salad with rice vermicelli noodles, pickled vegetables, peanuts, and Nuoc Cham sauce. Location: Marbled Meat Shop: 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY Date/Time: Friday & Saturday October 2-3, 2020 - 4:00-8:00 PM. Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Don't let the cooler weather stop you from enjoying a tasty and savory Mexican Gazpacho. Their food tastes so fresh! Some of Baja 328's recent specials also include Crispy California Roll Tacos, Pan Seared Salmon w/ Garlic Chipotle Pea Puree, and Sweet and Sour Chicken Wrap.  Tuesday - Thursday: 4-9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm Follow on Instagram > Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor! MEYERS OLD DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Get messy at Meyers Old Dutch with a chili veggie burger. House made veggie patty topped with our famous beef chili. Yea it’s a bit of conflict but it’s delicious! DELIVERY is available! Also at their sister restaurant, Kitchen Sink. For instance, you'll not want to miss these mushroom and goat cheese tarts again. Have them delivered! More > Meyers Old Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Weird spirits are at Homespun. Owner Joe is always trying something new, and right now, Homespun is your source for new craft beers you may never have tried before. BONUS: Because Homespun is a food/beverage place, you have to also buy food, like a cookie or brownie! We know...twist your arm. Vegan options are available on the desserts. More > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!   HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY OKTOBERFEST is here (socially distanced, seated, wear your mask, no dancing). Join us this weekend and next (October 3&4 and October 10&11) for a pop up menu from our very own Chef Mr. Hess (from @mizhattiesbbq). Mr. Hess comes from a long line of German Chefs. Click here to view the menu options. This will be fun! Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor!   LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon A big congratulations to Luxe Optique for winning Hudson Valley Magazine's BEST of Hudson Valley 2020 - Best of Hudson Valley Eyewear! 🕶"We couldn't have done it without our patients and the amazing community of Beacon"  Go see what the fuss is about...as the Luxe Optique stylists fuss over you! Go Shopping > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Now available at Binnacle Books, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, “World of Wonder: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments”  “[World of Wonders] walks. It sprints. It leaps. Most importantly, the book lingers in a world where power, people, and the literal outside wrestle painfully, beautifully.” —KIESE LAYMON  “From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction—a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us.”  Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Do you like these polka dot socks? Or are you looking at the cozy shoes? There is more where both of these came from. See this mini video of all of the socks in stock that go with these boots. Shop in store or online! at https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ 24/7.  Wednesday- Saturday: 11am-6pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm PS: You'll find a Shopping Bar in the store, in case you needed a quick sip of wine while you shop. Information> La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LEWIS & PINE 133 Main Street, Beacon New Stock Alert! Lewis and Pine just added a ton of new pieces to the shop! Plus brand new bath & body, candles, planters, accessories, and jewelry. You'll notice new shelving to fit it all ! Go in to see the new goodies and tag us with what you get. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shop  > Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon It's time to reduce that car insurance payment! Take a Defensive Driving Course. Antalek and Moore can help! Information > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE As coverage of racial issues has spiked since the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, journalists and even regular people in their social media posts or emails are paying attention to when to capitalize words that identify people such as “Black", “Indigenous” and “white.” After years of consideration, The Associated Press has made its official recommendation: to capitalize the B in Black and the I in Indigenous. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Designing a website is exciting and involves new possibilities. It can also be overwhelming to conceptualize. Katie James, Inc. wants to be on that journey with you, and wants to put together the puzzle that is your business or venture, so that people can experience it for a strong impression of your brand. Learn More > CASTING CALL: Paid Gig: Documentary For Being Over 50 + Turning Your Dream Career Into A Reality A documentary is looking for people aged 50+ who are pursuing their dreams for a year long documentary. The pay is SAG Union scale, and starts at $2670 for participation, and compensation is available for people who join your story. The casting agency NINA DAY is taking submissions now, and would love to hear from you. PRO TIP: Record your submission on your phone as a video. NINA DAY needs your answers to a few questions. Because this is a casting call, they need to see and feel your energy! Say where you live; who you live with; what your dreams are; what your job is if you have one; or what early retirement has been like. Paint the picture! Job Details >

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