Things To Do In Beacon | Retail Therapy Guide 1/13/2023

For this Friday the 13th, we're bringing it back to the message that the local spiritual healer Raven and the Wolf encouraged to her readers some time ago. She circulated the history that Friday the 13th was to celebrate the female energy. You can read more about how other healers educated about it here at Vice: “Before patriarchal times, Friday the 13th was considered the day of the Goddess. It was considered a day to worship the Divine Feminine that lives in us all and to honor the cycles of creation and death and rebirth.” A female typically has 13 cycles per year. In case you were having a slumping Friday, fast forward you energy to Monday, which is Martin Luther King Day, and for Beaconites, this means you have the opportunity to celebrate it with the Southern Dutchess Coalition at the Springfield Baptist Church. The 1-block radius parade is scheduled to kick off in the morning, followed by a day of programming. And finally, to warm up your gray day, do stop into the Hudson Valley Food Hall because there are a lot of options for you to warm your soul, like Miz Hattie's irreplaceable Mac 'n' Cheese served in a pan, and the Quesadilla at Dulce Cielo MX, who just got her new hand-painted sign from Katie James, Inc.!                                   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   The Big Night “Potluck Show” Day: Friday, January 13, 2023 Time: 7:50pm Doors / 8:00pm Show Location: 22 Kent Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Room #109 For ages 21+ A special year-end improv show to start 2023… “Potluck”! IYKYK $8! Information > Howland Cultural Center presents "Beyond Curious" an Evening of Musical Theatre Songs Day: Friday, January 13, 2023 Time: 8pm-9:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 An evening of musical theatre songs showcasing the music of Timothy Brown, composer of Curious George, and featuring lyrics by George H. Gorham and others. Performances by Jennifer Malenke, America Olivo, Nicole Tori, Christian Campbell, Ryann Dunn, and Daniel Rowan. With Matthew Lowy, piano and Terence Murren, bass. Songs from show projects and stand-alones about love, loss, and laughs (some material may not be suitable for children). Information > Beacon Performing Arts Center: Aladdin Kids Days: Saturday, January 14, 2023 & Sunday, January 15, 2023 Time: 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM Each Day Location: Beacon High School Theatre, 101 Matteawan Rd, Beacon, NY Beacon Performing Arts Center proudly presents a youth production of Aladdin Kids! Come on a magical carpet ride with us on January 14 and 15, starring children from across the Hudson Valley! This show is great for all ages, and runs approximately 45 minutes long, so is perfect for little ones. Buy your tickets online below or on the day of the show at the door. Information > 45th MLK Day Celebration from Southern Dutchess Coalition Returns with 9th Parade Day: Monday, January 16, 2023 Time: 8am, Parade Lineup at 9:30am (very short parade), followed by Talent Presentation and Award Ceremony Location: Springfield Baptist Church at Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY The Southern Dutchess Coalition will host the 45th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at the historical Springfield Baptist Church at 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, New York, where the Rev. Dr. Ronald O. Perry, Sr. is the Pastor. Festivities include morning mingling, the 9th Annual Community “DR. KING PEACE PARADE”, an addition added by the famous Beacon resident, the late Pete Seeger, followed by a Talent Presentation, and Award Ceremony. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Shmuck's Sweet Stuff is excited to announce... (drum roll please)... Shmuck's Pints! Available in store! Stop in the HV Food Hall & snag the goods! 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. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY The most beautiful Cobb Salad we ever did see! Filled with fresh ingredients and tons of nutrients! Stop in for more entrees, tacos, quesadillas, amazing starters/bowls, and must have sides. Baja is constantly updating and rotating their specials so you'll want to keep tabs. Cocktails and mocktails available and a great view of Main St. by the garage doors! Even when it's cold & rainy...  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Did you know… anything you see in one metal, Hudson Valley Goldsmith can make in another? Love that ring but hate yellow gold? Let them make it in white or rose just for you! Hudson Valley has your back! Open this weekend and ready to help you with any post holiday adjustments, like sizing all those new rings! Stop in. Interested in Custom Design work? 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 Luxe Optique offers a variety of contact lenses! Use your prescription from their doctors at Luxe Optique or upload your prescription from another practice. Either way, ordering online is made simple & easy! See more info here >  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  See collections > New year, new eyewear! 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 Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for 2023 classes now at Yanarella!  Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: TBD Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > WINTER REGISTRATION OPEN!!!   IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > IMPROV 201 - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Tuesday's Time: 7-10pm 8 sessions: January 10-February 28 Class showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre 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 When was the last time you had a cleaning? It might be time for your checkup! Give Beacon Dental a call to find out when you can come in next to get your teeth cleaned! 845-838-3666. Beacon Dental is dedicated to your oral health and smile, and when you visit their practice, you can expect their dentists and each member of their team to treat you with compassion, integrity and honesty. Their first priority is your health, and they will work one-on-one with you to create individual treatment plans that will improve your oral health and smile. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon NEW BLOG ALERT! Commercial Property Rates Are Expected to Rise: Are You Prepared? Business owners understand that insurance coverage is essential to protect themselves (and their businesses) against potential risks or accidents. As with most things in life, that protection comes at a cost, and certain insurance policies may see an increase in price in 2023. Read more here >  Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE It’s time!! To really use Tin Shingle’s 2023 Editorial Content Planner to contain your publishing ideas for what you need to put on your company blog, newsletter, and social media posts. This is an Excel spreadsheet that you can download from the Tin Shingle website, and then upload to Google Drive to connect your entire team with. Connect yourself with it on your phone from wherever you are. FREE: Free for Tin Shingle Members. Join now so that you can come into the community to discuss how to use the calendar on our Tin Shingle Open Office Hours (Idea Sessions) or in the online Forum. Already a member? Simply Log In and click here to download this template for free. $75: Buy it and get lifetime access. You will get the following year and updates every time they are uploaded to the Tin Shingle website for free. Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. 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. Reach out! (Picture above shows a sneak peek into the website we did for Barb's Butchery) RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > 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. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles ARE YOU HIRING? List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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