Spirit Of Beacon Day On Sunday; The Retail Therapy Guide - 9/25/2020

Everyone! It's Spirit of Beacon Day this weekend! With a city-wide drive-by parade on Sunday! That's right - pandemic birthday party style. The Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has been hard at work imagining how to have a festive day for the 43rd year, and select organizations have begun decorating their cars. Details on how the day works are listed below. It should be noted that the Spirit of Beacon Day started after racial unrest between Beacon students and the community in 1977. Many organizations came together to figure out how to address the discomfort, and it was decided that people needed to come together to get to know each other better and listen to one another. Read an older newspaper article about it here. The Jewish community will observe Yom Kippur on Sunday at sundown, the day of atonement. You can read about how the Beacon Hebrew Alliance has been observing in alternative ways during the pandemic, which included kayaks at one point.  THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin Story Screen Drive-In presents "Shrek" and "Dumb and Dumber" Day: Friday-Sunday, September 25-27, 2020 Time: 7:15pm (Shrek), 9:30pm (Dumb and Dumber) Location: The Park at USC, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Parking will be on a first come first serve basis. You can arrive up to 15 minutes before your screening's scheduled start time to be assigned a space. Please be aware that you must arrive no later than 15 minutes after your screening's scheduled start time to attend the movie.  All admissions sales must be completed in advance by reservation on this site. Tickets sales end one hour before the start of the screening. There will be no tickets available at the Drive-In box office. Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day - Virtual Event Day: Sunday, September 27, 2020 Time: 12-4pm Location: City-Wide, Beacon, NY Please note that the traditional Parade and Festival will not be held along Main Street this year, due to the Covid 19 health and safety guidelines. However, Spirit of Beacon Day will still be celebrated with a virtual and safe-distance event. Instead of the traditional Parade, there will be a Drive-Thru of Community Organizations & First Responders which will travel in groups of vehicles throughout the city neighborhoods and streets, led by the Highway Department. There will also be Special Recognition and Honoree cars carrying those who have especially served our community at the “front lines” during the Pandemic. Information > 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 Time: TBA 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 > Newburgh Open Studios Day: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 + 27, 2020 Time: 12pm - 6pm Location: Maps available at Newburgh Art Supply, various studios, or by clicking here. Newburgh Open Studios is a great opportunity to visit artists in their studios, see their work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their working processes. Pop up galleries, group shows and the return of Glenlily Grounds - outdoor sculpture show. This is a hands-on way to experience Newburgh as you walk the streets to get to different studios. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! Made by Hand Pop-Up Store Days: Now through September 27, 2020 Time: 11am-7pm Location: 508 Main Street, Beacon, NY Near BAU, Vegetalien, near the mountain The Made by Hand Pop-Up Store aims to support and showcase local, independent artists whose businesses were adversely affected by Covid-19 by offering them a temporary storefront, observing safe social-distancing protocols, where buyers can discover their work within a thoughtfully curated collection that promotes aesthetic values rooted in social justice, repurposing of materials, and handmade processes. Information > WEAR UPSTATE + Katrin Reifeiss POP-UP Day: Friday, September 25, 2020 Time: 3-6pm Location: 44 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY Popping up at 44MAIN the weekend of September 25th is Katrin Reifeiss with her self-named line of Japanese Shibori hand-dyed clothing + WEAR UPSTATE, her Limited Edition collection of hand-dyed pieces inspired by upstate NY living.  **FRIENDS AND FAMILY RECEIVE 15% DISCOUNT off a purchase of $60 or more. Check out Kat's instagram @katrinreifeiss for coupon! Information >     EAT CHURCH 511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY Pop-Up Alert!!  With the amazing response received last week to their noodles menu, Eat Church is back this weekend with their pop-up in Cold Spring!  Pre-order is LIVE for this Fri & Sat.  Don't delay, last week their menu sold out! Ordering online is SO EASY. Menu items include:  K.F.C. Wings - Korean Fried Chicken wings.  Crispy, double-fried, and coated in Gochujang based sweet/spicy sauce punched with garlic and ginger.  Sticky. Pho-King For Real - Popular Vietnamese beef broth and rice noodle soup.  Try with braised beef short rib and roast pork. Side-car of fresh herbs, crunchy sprouts, citrus and chilis. Fat Guy - Phat Thai Wok (pork belly, shrimp, or veggie, rice noodle) More Fun - Ga Bun Salad (double fried chicken or mushroom, rice vermicelli) Big Joy - Khao Soi Soup (chicken coconut curry, wheat noodle) Location: Marbled Meat Shop: 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY Date/Time: Friday & Saturday September 25-26, 2020 - 4:00-8:00 PM. Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spirit of Beacon Day Weekend can be warm! Order the fresh 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 You know Meyers Old Dutch for burgers and vegi options, but did you know that they make specialty cocktails as well? Oh yes, dear reader. Often they change up the offerings on the weekends, so stop in or order in advance. More > Meyers Old Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Now about available at Homespun Foods are these delicious ciders from @floralterranes. They describe the taste as "a flighting summer breeze melting in the cold autumn night. The new feeling of an enduring romance that takes you deep into the love zone of life. A gateway to what you think Long Island is and can be." Flavors include Ronkonkoma Moraine, Suburban Moraine, Uplands, and Harbor Hill Moraine. More > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!   HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY You gotta love the comfort of the classics. Check out this Pulled pork sandwich served w/ French Fries & Carolina Coleslaw ($11). If you peep their Instagram at @hvfoodhall, you'll also get a peek of their  Pulled Pork Bowl served w/ Cornbread & Carolina Coleslaw ($12) and an order of Mac & Cheese ($9), 3 Piece Fried Chicken Meal served w/ French Fries & Carolina Coleslaw ($12) all from @mizhattiesbbq. You can still enjoy these meals outside under the Pergola next to @therooseveltbar Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor!   LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon We love the shape of these frame from @rigards - a customer favorite! From natural horn to sterling silver, RIGARDS frames have forged an instantly recognizable style that combines offbeat aesthetics with a quiet elegance. No less compelling are the signature finishes, imparting nuance and character to the frames and creating a distinctive bespoke element. 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 How is that home school hybrid hustle coming along? Need a little carrying all your goods and supplies as you run between errands? New tote bags just arrived at La Mére Clothing + Goods. Also - an array of new face masks are in - and some are embroidered. You can shop 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 But have you been inside the shop of Lewis + Pine? Or maybe you went last year, but need to go back now! The unique designs carry a signature feel, and those familiar with this line will recognize it right away. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces. Take your pick, and add to your collection. If you're buying a gift for someone, this is truly a treasure. Located near Bank Square Coffee. Shop  > Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. NEW: A new podcast program for kids Grades 7 and up with the Howland Public Library (via Zoom). Details > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore's office is ready for the Spirit of Beacon Day! Known for their decorative windows, you can count on Antalek & Moore to be involved with community events at all times. Information > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE This week was American Business Woman Day! For Leave A Good Review Tuesday, readers were challenged to leave a positive review for one of their favorite women-owned business. You don't have to pick just one! Let Tin Shingle know who you reviewed in their Instagram comments. Comment > KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need your Instagram account to wake up and say: "Good Morning!!" every day to keep your followers jazzed, and your brand top of mind? Are you a restaurant who needs to post the daily special? Are you a pilates studio who needs to post the weekly schedule? Katie James can do this for you, using photos taken at your place, as well as graphic design created to make this magic happen. 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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