Summertime, And The Water Is Coolish... :: Retail Therapy Guide 7/28/2023

Hello August!  It's so hot, and you have free and easy access to the Riverpool at Beacon. Not only that, but reservations are not required. And, there is a history of riverpools in New York dating back to the late 1800s - the Civil War time. Read all about it here. Plus, the annual Newburgh to Beacon Swim is right around the corner.                                       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 > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   ​SAVE THE DATE: Newburgh to Beacon Swim Start Location: Unico Park, 70 Front St, Newburgh NY, 12550. Swim is from Newburgh Riverfront Marina to Beacon Institute Dock. Volunteer Kayak Escorts: Volunteer kayakers escorts guide the swimmers across the river together with a host of support vessels to help achieve a safe swim. Learn more about Volunteer Kayak Escorts, click here.   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > "I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world " says ALBB's Program Manager, Teslie Daley. In honor of the new Barbie movie, Shmucks had to create something ALL pink and delicious! A must try! 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 It's August! You know what that means... you can count on Baja for your specialty cocktails! Don't forget to add the Cheese filled with cotija, cheddar, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Crema, Guacamole Add Jalapeños, Pickled Red Onions, Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Tomatoes Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Black Beans and the option to add Pico De Gallo for $1, Shrimp for $6, NYS Plymouth Ground Beef for $5, Murray’s Fajita Chicken for $4, Hudson Valley Chorizo for $4, OR Carnitas for $4! A great started. Trust us! Then choose from over 12 different tacos, empanadas, edntrees & more! Happy Hour is every Tueday-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 The VIEWS at Beacon Boi's cart is SO good. Nothing like sitting here and grabbing a DOG! Cheetos on a hotdog, mustard, sauerkraut, hot sauce, and so many more delicious & unique hotdog ideas. "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2". A win-win!  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. The new menu has dropped at Carter's Restaurant. Featured here is the Spaghetti Vongole, clams in a white clam sauce. If you have ever been to Italy, you will know that this is a common dish you can order anywhere and it will be amazing because you are near the Mediterranean Sea. Carter's has brought you that taste in Beacon. PS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! THIS WEEKEND! Country Night at Carters! John and Brooke Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 8-11pm Be there or be square! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Elevate your wardrobe with Reeves bespoke tailoring services where David crafts style, one stitch at a time. Reeves is popping up in Beacon until September 10! Experience the art of bespoke tailoring! Your perfect fit awaits. You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Original, unique, one of a kind. Just like your love story! Hudson Valley Goldsmith specializes in  Unique & Traditional Bridal jewelry. They  Hand Select their Diamonds from Antwerp, and they offer ⚒ Custom Jewelry & Expert Repairs! Not sure how you'll pick just ONE of these rings? Don't forget, custom design is available here... get exactly what you want... and maybe combine some styles ;) See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Who doesn't love a good classic pair of shades?! This Barton Perreira Sunglass is the perfect pair for summer, fall, winter, and spring. A win, win, win, WIN! The tortoise brown to clear combo is everything. Luxe Optique is your go-to for the most unique and fun eyewear. Their expert opticians are there to guide you. Go on in & check out all of their collections! Something for everyone. Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Let's dance! Yanarella offers many different dance classes varying in all different age groups! Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and Tumbling! 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 > 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 >  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. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE If you have/started a new business and are trying to get the WORD OUT, look no further! 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, a 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! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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