Sunny With A Chance Of Light :: Retail Therapy Guide 2/24/2021

The parades in Beacon are beginning....Kicking it off is the Beacon Spring Celebration of light this weekend. Followed by the Parade of Green next. Both happened last year in weather. The Beacon Spring Celebration of Light is a parade in the night, giving us a bit of hope for light and spring right around the corner. Saturday's weather is looking perfectly cold, so bundle up!                            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 and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious.Comedy Theatre Presents: Improv Night Day: Friday, February 24, 2023 Time: Show at 8pm (Doors at 7:45) OR head on in early for the Weekly Open Jam at 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent Street Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) $12 for the show. $5 for the Weekly Open Jam. Ages 18+. Beer, seltzer and water available at the show. Information > Serious.Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party Day: Friday, February 24, 2023 (and every Friday!) Time: 8pm Location: The Roosevelt Bar (located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall), Beacon, NY Every Friday, enjoy a viewing party at the Roosevelt Bar inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall featuring local drag performer Andramada alongside a special guest. Attendees can look forward to live performances after each episode. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! The Hudson Valley Food Hall Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Beacon Celebration Of Light Parade and Festival Day: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY Bring your homemade lanterns, or just yourselves, and join the walk down the length of Beacon Main Street accompanied by the Street Beat Brass Band. At the end of the walk, display your lanterns and have tea and treats by the fire.  Information > Wanderlux Formal Day: Sunday, February 26, 2023 Time: 1pm-3pm (Live Fashion Show from 1pm-2pm) Location: Wanderlux, 475 Main St, Beacon, NY Over 40 New Formal Dress Arrivals Will Be Presented In Every Size, Color And Style. Looking For A Prom, Gala, Wedding ,Or Just a Fun Dress To Wear On Spring Break, Vacay, Or A Night Out? Then You Won’t Want To Miss This Event With A Special Guest Appearance By Head Designer @valedafneny And Featuring @dafneitaly Bags And Accessories. Complimentary Glitter Champagne and Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Glitter Cider + Sweet Treats, Raffle and Exclusive Discounts. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ciao Chow makes delicious & fresh hand made pasta + fried rice! They also offer delivery! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! 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 We love the Big Baja Burrito from Baja! Filled with your choice of Murray’s Chicken or steak, authentic Spanish rice, black beans, lettuce, frsh guacamole, pico de gallo, NYS local cheese blend  and crema. A very satisfying lunch or dinner! Tons of other Main Plates available as well as Tacos, Quesadillas, Starters, Bowls, and Sides. Oh, and a Kids Menu! New specials always. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Sparkles! That's what we needed this weekend. Walk into Hudson Valley Goldsmith (located next to Homespun) and let the light catch your eye. Prices range, as do stone sizes. Look for earrings, threaded earrings, necklaces, rings for men and women, and more. Recycled gold, silver and platinum and conflict free diamonds are used for every custom piece & repair. Hudson Valley Goldsmith seeks out suppliers who do the same. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Rain or shine, Luxe Optique truly does always ‘look’ this good! Luxe Optique is T H E  one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Build Your Own Joiner's Mallet & Bench Hook Day: Saturday, February 25, 2023 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2023 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 Information > Pen Turning Day: Sunday, February 26, 2023 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 19, 2023 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 Information > 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 Be honest... when is the last time you made a dentist appt for a cleaning?! 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! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Getting life insurance is an expression of love that goes beyond words. Antalek & Moore's agents are there to listen to you and make personalized recommendations for a policy that will allow you to enjoy your life now. Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore 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. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall 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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