Super Happy :: Let's Do This Climate And Save Ourselves :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/22/2021

In honor of Climate Solutions Week from October 17-24 held throughout the Hudson Valley to raise awareness and educate citizens on solutions to climate change everyone can support, we are bringing back an old article we did in 2020 called "The Recylcing Market That Crashed," which highlighted China's change in what they accepted as "clean" or "dirty" recycling from the world. Thanks to the change in their acceptance of what they would recycle, (ex: a dirty yogurt container or wet newspaper was rejected), lots of recycling was sitting around in trash piles. The Beacon Green Coalition and the Climate Smart Beacon Committee of the City of Beacon took an initiative to educate the community on what recycling was good, and what ruined a "batch." In other words, what might contaminate an entire can of recylcing if you threw Capri Sun juice foils into it, or plastic bags from a store. Good news! Climate Smart Beacon sent their Fall newsletter, and reported that Beaconites have a 92% success rate of submitting good recycling items (that means you clean them, and don't put in wet items). According to their newsletter: "The ReCommunity facility on Fishkill Ave in Beacon recently provided an inside look at how it sorts our recycling and prepares it for sale. Plastics are processed in the US – ReCommunity says plastic #1-7 are all recycled. Paper is exported, and glass is sent to Pennsylvania for recycling. ReCommunity had compliments for Beacon’s recycling habits – only 8% of collected items are rejected, which they said is “phenomenal.” As for "filmy" plastic bags, like bread or english muffin sleeves: you can put those into a filmy sleeve collection bin at Hudson Valley Brewery and Rite Aid. You can bring batteries to Best Buy in Poughkeepsie. Way to go, you! And now, for your list of things to do:   Monira Foundation & The KuBe Art Center Present A Two-Day Exhibition of Contemporary Portraiture: “Artist As Subject” Days: Saturday + Sunday, October 23 + 24, 2021 Time: 12-6pm RSVP: Free, but Online RSVP Is Required Location: KuBe, 211 Fishkill Avenue (The Old Beacon School), Beacon NY You are in for a treat: the KuBe Art Center with Monira Foundation are open this weekend for a special exhibition. This gallery is located inside of the Old Beacon High School, that big brick building on the corner of Fishkill Avenue and Verplank. Here is what the exhibition is about: "How do we make sense of Yayoi Kusama, Aboudia, Ida Applebroog and Yigal Ozeri splayed together on one wall? By re-orienting the artist as the subject. By re-orienting the artist as a willing subject, we can draw a likeness to the origins of painting - specifically the myth of Narcissus. The artist is transfixed by--and transfixes us via--their own vision as it appears upon a flat surface. The KuBe Art Center and Monira Foundation invite the public to contemplate the notion of portraiture as a quasi-distorted reflection of reality, the canvas as a mirror, the subject as reified by the gaze of the artist. The exhibition spans several floors of the former public high school; however, it is on view for a very limited time." Masks and Social Distancing will be respected. Information > Sponsored by the Ethan Cohen Gallery - Thank you! Pop-Up Art Exhibit Of Muralist Super Happy Ghost Days: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Time: 1-4pm Locations: Hyperbole (484 Main Street) + Solstad House (488 Main Street) Beacon NY If you have been inside of the world renowned Håkan Chocolatier on the east end of town, maker of the little chocolates of different colors and flavors that look like shiny marbles but are actually chocolate, then you have seen the mural of the monster in the back. It was painted by Elin Lundman, aka Super Happy Ghost. Elin creates wearable art for sale, like on shoes, upcycled leather art, monster jackets, skirts (all at Hyperbole) and coasters (at Solstad House). This weekend only, neighboring shops Hyperbole and Solstad House, are exhibiting Elin's work. It will feature wine, snacks and special sales. You may even get to meet the artist! THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin 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, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Concert For Climate Solutions Day: Sunday, October 24, 2021 Time: 5pm - 9pm Location: Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon NY This concert is part of Climate Solutions Week from Sustainable Hudson Valley, and includes music from Bruce Molsky, the Vanaver Caravan Dance and Music Company, and Scott Cook. Tickets $20 advance/$25 at door. Special support tickets $75. Call 845-855-1300 Information > SOON IS NOW: "Climate Change Theatre Action 2021" Day: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Time: 1-4pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY SOON IS NOW is an immersive climate theater experience paired with activism. As part of the Climate Solutions Week (October 17-24) sponsored by Sustainable Hudson Valley. Theatrical performers showing their activism through spoken word and movement, and many of your favorite climate justice and education groups have come together to present solutions in a theatrical way called Climate Change Theatre Action 2021. Information > Fall Harvest Festivals Day: Now - October 31st! Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Cheers to the weekend! Stop in Two Way Brewing for a pint, a flight, or some beer to go at their full service taproom open Thursday to Sunday! All beers are brewed at their in house brewery located right next to the taproom. They're also open for pool, darts, foosball, and more during taproom hours, it is also available for private parties - reach out! See beers on tap here > Check out Events at Two Way > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY You better get your hands on Eat Church's PORK BELLY BUNS and satisfy your craving now because… there is a new Fall menu in the works! We cannot wait to see the Fall menu... Eat Church is a favorite with gluten-free people. Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop Sunday at Beacon Farmers Market So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. The bread shelf is overflowing with freshly baked loaves & the aroma of locally roasted coffee making BBC's bakery extra cozy! Open 8am - 5pm all weekend long to satisfy your breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drink needs! PS: If you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event, BBC is more than happy to take custom orders! Give them a call today. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have your tried MOD's P&B BBQ burger? Berkshire pork and chopped bacon hand formed into a patty, topped with cheddar, grilled onions and MOD's house made chipotle bbq sauce. What are you waiting for?! Take out, delivery, indoor/outdoor dining. Order online! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. What's your go-to order at Tito Santana?! We know... it's hard to choose when there are so many good options! Tacos, Burritos, Empanadas, Bowls & Salads, Sides, Nachos, Quesadillas, Tostadas, Chopped Cheese Sandwich, and Soups! Plus, Vegan options. How can you just choose one thing?! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Cider Donut Cider?!?! Um, yes please! And, you can get it to-go right at Homespun!  This dry hazy donut flavored apple cider from Hudson North Cider Co. is for sale by the 4-pack while Homespun has ‘em. RUN don't walk. PS: Homespun even has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > PPS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bundle up a lil bit & enjoy your HV Food Hall goods from under the pergola! Too beautiful to not enjoy your lunch out there! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tacos, margs, whiskey wailers... what more can you ask for? Go hang at Baja this weekend for some amazing drinks, food and music! Baja  never disappoints... also, reeaaeally good desserts. Treat yourself! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. It's the freakin weekend, and you know what that means?! RICE BOWLS from Ziatun!! They're open all weekend serving up their favorite dishes, including this plant-based beauty that looks even more delicious to go as it does in-house! Stop in & stay a while or grab one to go. Regardless, you need this! PS: Fall Season = Soup Season & Ziatun has you covered with delicious soups! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Adriana Gonzáles / Lichtenberger-Gonzáles / 100% Welschriesling / Tres Cuartos 2018 / Burgenland, Austria from Dirty Bacchus - There were only 300 bottles of this amazing elixir, in total, ever produced! This wine is a convergence of the best of natural wine practices with the best of the Jura/Jerez traditions of exploitation of evaporation, oxidation, and aging under flor - or, in Jura terms, sous voile, under a veil of yeast. This was Adriana’s passion project, comprising a single neutral oak barrique of organic Welschriesling aged for two years without topping up - “Tres Cuartos” refers to the barrel being one-quarter evaporated at the end of the twenty-four month élevage - and bottled without fining or filtration and just a dusting of So2. The result is amazing - salty, nutty, bright and alive, with resonant acidity and gripping tannins, while still preserving the fluid fruitiness and aromatics of the grape. An astounding, exciting, deeply satisfying wine. Stop in! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon “The Essential June Jordan,” ed. Jan Heller Levi and Christopher Keller - available at Binnacle Books! “The Essential June Jordan honors the enduring legacy of a poet fiercely dedicated to building a better world. In this definitive volume, featuring an afterword by Pulitzer Prize-winner Jericho Brown, June Jordan’s generous body of poetry is distilled and curated to represent the very best of her works. Written over the span of several decades―from ‘Some Changes’ in 1971 to ‘Last Poems’ in 2001­―Jordan’s poems are at once of their era and tragically current, with subject matter including racist police brutality, violence against women, and the opportunity for global solidarity amongst people who are marginalized or outside of the norm. In these poems of great immediacy and radical kindness, humor and embodied candor, readers will (re)discover a voice that has inspired generations of contemporary poets to write their truths. June Jordan is a powerful voice of the time-honored movement for justice, a poet for the ages.” Binnacle is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon It's that time of year again and Bretts has you covered! Patio heater season are here! And Bretts has plenty in stock! Who says you need to be inside to stay warm?! PS: Get your winter mats & supplies earlier rather than later! Stay ahead of the game. Stop in & check it all out. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Check out Allan in Luxe Optique's White Gold Corbusier Leisure Society Frame. Stunning, right?! ⁠We're excited to see more photos from Luxe's Fall/Winter photo shoot. We're obviously excited to see new arrivals too! Make an appt today... your glasses want an upgrade & you deserve it! PS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Go ahead. Live on the edge! This Menswear Plaid BF Shirt is available now! Works for him, her, they, anyone! That's why we love it. Saturday Store Hours 11-6pm *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New session of Mommy and Me starts on 10/25! It's a five week session on Monday's from 10am - 10:30am and Fridays from 3:00pm - 3:30pm starting 10/29. $40 for the full session or $10 per class. Drop ins are welcome! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore's doors are always open to assist with any insurance questions you may have! Stop in and find out more. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Ready to make your Instagram Story Highlight Circles pretty and on brand?! We can help! We will explore your branding, design the circles to match it, and can upload (or show you how to upload) them to your Instagram account! 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