Happening This Weekend - 4/7/2017

It's Second Saturday in Beacon! Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Here are this weekend's dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. Your full Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide - Click here to get this unique Guide to Beacon. Find out what is happening in each gallery in Beacon so that you can plan your day and night. Special events happening at our partner shops are mentioned here in this weekend roundup. The Guide is always available at www.alittlebeaconblog.com/second-saturday, with past months archived. Beacon Flea is the Community Sponsor of this Upcoming Events Guide. The flea market is open - visit it every fair-weather Sunday! New Cicada Trio Day: Friday, April 7, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Open House at The Inn and Spa at Beacon Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 5to 7 pm Location: The Inn and Spa at Beacon, 151 Main St., Beacon, NY We got the scoop! Opening Reception: Artists Members of the Howland Cultural Center Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Easter Egg Hunt Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 1 pm Location: Reformed Church of Beacon, 1113 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information > HCMC Pop-Up Concert with David Temple Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Lorraine Tyne Casting Call: Models Needed Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Lorraine Tyne, 161 Main St., Beacon, NY Lorraine Tyne and Sparkle My Head Scarves are celebrating our 5th Annual "Pink Kiss" Cancer Awareness Event this year with a Fashion Show. We invite all women, especially cancer survivors at any stage of treatment, to come to the open casting on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm, at Lorraine Tyne Boutique at 161 Main St., Beacon, NY. We encourage women of all ages and sizes to come to the casting (need models sizes 2-18). No previous model experience is required. Selected models who volunteer to be in our "Pink Kiss" Fashion Show will be featured in the Saturday, October 14, 2017 runway show event in Beacon.  Information > [ALMOST SOLD OUT - Ticket Holders Only Will Be Accepted - No Walk-Ins] Easter Egg-Stravaganza and Orchard Egg Hunt Day: Sunday, April 9, 2017 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Cocktail Resistance Day: Sunday, April 9, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm         Location: Dogwood Bar, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Israeli Chamber Project Day: April 9, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen presents “10 Things I Hate About You” Day: Sunday, April 9, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors; 8 pm movie Location: Harry’s Hot Sandwiches, 449 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Chicken Before the Egg pARTy Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 2 to 5:30 pm Location: Garrison Arts Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY Information > Easter-Themed Craft Decorating Day: Sunday, April 8, 2017 Time: 1 pm Location: Christ Church United Methodist, 60 Union St., Beacon, NY Spring Break Camp Ideas Posted Here >                                         A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is in effect right now! Some programs have already sold out, like Camp @ The Camp from the Beacon Parks & Recreation Department ('tis true). More programs are being submitted to us, and we add them as they come in. Keep checking back, and make your decisions now! Share with your friends and groups! A summer camp guide of this depth doesn't exist anywhere else, and your friends may not believe it. Share the link to it with your email groups and networks! If your business offers a camp and you'd like it included in this list, please follow the submission instructions found at the top of the Guide. BONUS: We made you a special Scheduling List that you can print out to make your plotting easier. Find it on the Guide page. Visit This Guide - Start Planning   How Can Acupuncture Help Me? From Heart Body Mind Acupuncture Day: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: 436 Main St., Beacon, NY (inside of Sacred Space, next to Matteawan Gallery) Join Maryam Mehrjui, RN, LAc as she treats you to a free Intro to Acupuncture at Sacred Space. Maryam will talk about how to prevent spring allergies and what conditions acupuncture is good for, and will reveal pressure points for aches and pains. Information > NEW Series! Ayurvedic Balancing Yoga From Two Trees Yoga Day: Next four Sundays Time: 2 to 3:15 pm Location: 436 Main St., Beacon, NY (inside of Sacred Space, next to Matteawan Gallery) Ayurveda is the science of life, and yoga is the practice of this science. Participants explore their own true nature, uncover what's holding them back from achieving balance, and then work it all out on the mat. Each class works with breath, meditation, physical postures, energy work, and essential oils to explore and balance doshas (the five elements). Says Two Trees Yoga owner Jennifer: “It's gonna be gooooooooood.” Save Your Spot and Register Now >   reMADE 133 Main Street This weekend, see if you can find the birch tea light holders and terrariums pictured here from local artist Dana Anders, co-founder of Bliss Co-op in Sugar Loaf at reMADE. Check her out on Instagram to see what else she has made that you will find in reMADE. Follow reMADE's Instagram to see other artists featured now in the shop. A Classic Couture Fashion Boutique 178 Main Street Easter Sunday is coming, and with it, ladies' hats. A Classic Couture Fashion Boutique, the boutique located near Artisan Wine Shop, has a very serious collection of hats, should you want ostrich feather, netting, or swirls of organdy. Owner Leah travels the world to fill out her collection, so that you can find a show-stopper n her shop. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Tipped off by a local shopper one afternoon, we knew had to feature this beaded skull necklace in Bellus on Main's weekly sponsor spot. This skull necklace, with a prime spot in the window, was made by hand in Mexico by Morena Corazón, co-owner Irma Fuentes' niece's business. The design is inspired by symbols of the Mexican Huichol and Tarahumara indigenous groups. The necklaces are gold- or pewter-plated, and the crystal beads are from Czechoslovakia. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street This Saturday at Luxe Optique, join the party as the boutique reveals the entire "lafont" glasses collection, which offers many price points and styles. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The trunk show starts at 3 pm! Raven Rose 474 Main Street With Spring comes the arrival of playdates with friends, and dishes of something sweet or sour as you catch up after the long winter. This dish set with a tall mug and plate has a matching tall pitcher and they're all available at Raven Rose. The set is so pretty, you will definitely want it on display.   Style Storehouse 484 Main Street The pop-up shop that Style Storehouse hosted in Poughkeepsie went so well, they are having another Spring Market! Save the date for Friday, April 28, at 6 pm at Vino at Crew Restaurant and Bar , a fun setting to shop Spring fashions from Style Storehous.     River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) River Therapeutic Massage is located in a snug little house on Rt. 52 that was converted into a hair salon and massage room. Look for Karen's blue and white sign out front on the lawn. Pictured here is the peaceful outdoor path you take to get into the beauty oasis before you settle into Karen's tranquil massage room. Always check the River Therapeutic Massage website for the latest special, and book online here!     Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Antalek & Moore’s specialized agents will help you find custom insurance products, built just for you. They provide a range of types of insurance and risk-management needs, available in New York and a variety of other states across the country. Contact them today to see how they can help you. Daniel Aubry Realty Have you been wanting to jump into the rental market for homes in Beacon? This property at 80 Old Glenham Road is a turn-key property with all apartments inside rented (according to the listing). Asking $389,900, this could be a new addition to your investment portfolio. See the details here at DanielAubryRealty.com. BeaconArts Starting this month and continuing through October, BeaconArts will be spending Second Saturdays at the Beacon Visitors Center, located on Wolcott Avenue and Main Street. Stop by before you head to the galleries and events to get your bearings and to map out an itinerary. Events are posted to the Second Saturday page at beaconarts.org on the Tuesday prior. Beacon Chamber of Commerce April's Member Meeting was hosted at The Vault, where the featured speaker was Nancy Rossi Brownell, who presented information on the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley. If you are interested in being a featured speaker to demonstrate your expertise or to get the word out, please contact the Chamber by filling out this form. If you're looking to join the Chamber, you can do that online here. Tin Shingle April's Member Meeting for Tin Shingle is open to the public this time. Meet Tin Shingle, and learn how to increase your chances of getting local media coverage. Getting local PR is possible, does not require advertising, and is within your reach. Come from 10 to 11 am at Tin Shingle's headquarters at 291 Main St. (office shared with A Little Beacon Blog). RSVP for the event here or email info@tinshingle.com. InHouse Design Media Did you make a beautiful website in Squarespace, that all of your friends loved, but you haven't sold anything on it yet? Or not that many people are responding to the cool thing you just launched? There are probably a few very small tweaks you can change on your website that will make a very big difference. Book a Private Training session with us to pinpoint the problem and fix it, pronto! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings, they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. See Upcoming Events happening at A Little Beacon Space > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!" The pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here, too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise with A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/31/2017

It's time for the weekend! Lots of weekend events here are drawn from A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is Sponsored By: Beacon Flea Market, which opens this Sunday! After-School Movie: "Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" Day: Friday, March 31, 2017 Time: 3 to 5:15 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > "Strange Fruit," with Filmmaker Joel Katz and Guest Michael Meeropol Day: Friday, March 31, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > An Evening of Spoken Word w/ Bettina “Poet Gold” Wilkerson Day: Friday, March 31, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Beacon Players Present The Who’s “Tommy”  Day: March 31 to April 2, 2017 Time: Friday, 7 pm; Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 2 pm Location: The Pete & Toshi Seeger Theatre at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Get the scoop > Information > A Tribute to Neil Young & Cat Stevens Day: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Flea Market Opens! Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 8 am to 3 pm Location: Parking lot at 6 Henry St., Beacon, NY Information > The Hudson: A River at Risk Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Susan Walsh Artist Talk Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 3 to 4 pm Location: Matteawan Gallery, 436 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Classics for Kids: "Peter and the Wolf" Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Benefit Brunch Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 10:30 am (first seating), 12:30 pm (second seating) Location: Dutchess Manor, 263 Rt. 9D, Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen Presents “Richard III” Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm (doors), 8 pm (movie) Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   The Artist Corner: Tween Paint Event Ages: 9 to 12 years old Day: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sewing School 101 Starts (Four Sessions):  Day: Friday, March 31, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Spring Brunch with Maureen Luchejko Day: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 10 am Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >     reMade 133 Main Street Recognize this woodwork? It's from Peekskill-based artist Robert Powchik, maker of "the coolest cooler ever". His work is usually only available at the Beacon Flea Market, but now you can find his wooden spoons at reMADE any day of the week! Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Easter Dress season is coming! As is the Pre-K mini-graduation season. Bellus on Main has high-fashion for women, but included in their collection is this adorable, flouncy dress for kids as well, available in various sizes. It's wise to peek onto all of the shelves and racks at Bellus, because you never know what you might find with these collectors of fashion from all over the world. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street In our continuing series, "Luxe Frames On Faces Of Beacon" for Luxe Optique, we visit Steph in her store, Society of Lash, during a break between lash extension applications, to snap a photo of her in her exaggerated Dita Superstition cat-eye glasses. This frame is handmade in Japan, and Luxe Optique is having a Dita trunk show next weekend so that you can see more from the line. Raven Rose 474 Main Street Herbs! Glorious herbs. Even if you haven't started seeding for Spring yet, you can grow mint or basil right now from your kitchen window. These self-watering mason jars, filled with rock and seed, are waiting for you at Raven Rose. Several herbs are available, so that you can sprinkle fresh flavors into your cocktails, sauces or salads. Did you catch the part about how they water themselves? Because they do. Style Storehouse 484 Main Street New "sunnies" are in, says Style Storehouse in this Instagram video. They are ready for spring, with long and short shirts, stretchy, loose or fitted. Stop in to see their collection of sunglasses that can go with any of your styles.   River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) The offer to include Hot Stone Mini Is almost over! Today is the last day to upgrade for Karen's special price. Experience the stones' comforting warmth and muscle-melting power.  Book your appointment now. (No gift certificates, cannot be combined with other offers) The Vault 446 Main Street Fresh garnishes are ready for the delicious cocktails served up at The Vault. The freshly picked mint in this glass pictured here is for "The Beacon Made," which you'll find on the Cocktail Menu. The bartender muddles the mint, lime, and cucumber. It's shaken and served in the perfect glass. Ask for it to be served with Great 9 Gin from Denning's Point Distillery!   Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Antalek & Moore is a sponsor of K104.7's Cupcake Festival 2017, which is helping bring people to Beacon on May 6. Says COO Susan Pagones: "It is a great cause and something we wanted to commit to. We hope to have a booth there that day also, so look for us!"   Daniel Aubry Realty For $550K, the former Teller Estate, situated on a large city parcel in Beacon's Historical District only two blocks from Main Street, could be your new home. This prime piece of Beacon real estate boasts 13 rooms, five or six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens, and over 3,400 square feet of living space between the main residence and an in-law suite. Homes of this caliber change hands once in a lifetime. Check it out in Daniel Aubry's listings. BeaconArts Fiscal Project: Beacon Arts and Education Foundation Fundraising for the Calico Ball is going on now, and sponsorship spots are open for the brochure. The Calico Ball, a treasured tradition, is a dance residency for every third-grader in Beacon's public elementary schools. The residency is led by the critically acclaimed Vanaver Caravan teaching artists and dancers. Students learn about different cultures and traditions from around the world, and will perform in a global dance festival on June 8, 2017. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce's April Monthly Member Meeting is April 4, and will be hosted at The Vault. RSVP here at their Facebook Event page, and if you aren't a member yet, you can join right here online. Easily!                                  Tin Shingle Trying to get the word out about your business? Did you just realize you needed to be on Twitter and on Instagram? Tin Shingle can help. They have over 250 webinars called Training TuneUps that you can stream anytime from your smartphone, computer or tablet. InHouse Design Media Are you afraid of social media? Do you have a business but dread putting anything out there? It just isn't your style? Your business needs social media, and there are ways to do it gracefully. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now Mini-Sessions start at $75! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked and hosted by you at A Little Beacon Space at 291 Main Street, in the heart of Beacon. See what upcoming events are being hosted here, and click here for more details and to book online. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/24/2017

Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Here are this weekend's dates, pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides. Be sure to check them throughout the week!

There is more parking than you think! Especially in the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. Elysium Furnace Works presents David Torn Day: Friday, March 24, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Maple Syrup Day Day: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm Location: Little Stony Point Caretaker's Cottage - 3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY Information > Eckert/Gilwood Duo Day: Sunday, March 26, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movie Screening - District 9 Day: Sunday, March 26, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm (doors); 8 pm (movie) Location: Denning’s Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, March 24, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Upcycle Art Studio Day: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Spiritual Law Part 1 Day: Friday, March 24, 2017 Time: 7:30 to 10 pm Location: Shambhala Yoga Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Shibori Workshops Day: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Location: KAIGHT Beacon, 512 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Yoga for All Day: Sundays Time: 12 to 1:15 pm Location: 436 Main St. (inside of Sacred Space, next to Matteawan Gallery) Two Trees founder Jennifer Ruttner is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone. For right now, Two Trees is offering this pay-what-you-choose, Kripalu Basics Community Yoga class on Sundays. PS: Welcome Two Trees Yoga Studio as a Featured Listing in the Adult Classes Guide! www.twotreesyogastudio.com Breastfeeding Essentials Day: Friday, March 24, 2017 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > 241 Tote Bag Sewing Day: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   “The Raft” Pops-Up at a Gallery Space Day: March 25 & 26, 2017 Time: 1 to 7 pm Location: 1 East Main Street (next to Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique... See Lambs Hill's featured listing in our Shopping Guide for a picture to familiarize yourself with the area). Three artists, Jack Fuller, Beatrice Vann, and Ben Boltin, present their photographs and paintings. For more details, we have the scoop here. Please note: This has been corrected from the original publishing in the newsletter, which stated one of the three artists featured here as the gallery name.     reMADE 133 Main Street The process by which these art-to-wear scarves from Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables are made is fascinating. Dyed silk gauze fabric and only the finest, very soft merino wool "top" meticulously are arranged by hand. In the process of felting, the fibers merge with the silk and shrink to create the finished product. These pieces are light as a feather and can be worn year-round. You may have seen Huzzah! at Hudson Valley Farm and Flea, and she's a part of Makers on the Hudson. But lucky you, you can find these pieces at reMADE because owner Liz has a great eye. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Maybe you've been trying to get into Bellus on Main but the "Closed" sign was up. It was because they are inside setting up for Spring! They are back from the fashion trade shows and inventory is in. Those who love the flowy Boho Chic look with off-the-shoulder shirts, dramatic sleeves with eyelet decoration, and beaded necklaces from Mexico and Turkey will love what they find in Bellus this weekend.   Classic Couture 178 Main Street These little Prada pretties are waiting for a size 40.5 foot to slip them on. Covered in a pewter-gray silk and made in Italy, this d’Orsay pump with a strap will punch up your shoe collection. Add to that the high-couture Jack McConnell vintage cashmere felt hat with the feather plumes (pictured wih the pumps). You could hunt for these pieces on eBay, or you can find these treasures right here in Beacon at Classic Couture, near Artisan Wine Shop. PS: Welcome Classic Couture as a Featured Listing in the Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Come on, Spring! Almost here! The sun rays reflecting off the snow are requiring protective eyewear, and DITA's modern interpretation of the classic cat-eye style is available at  Luxe Optique right now. Just one of many vintage-inspired styles you will find in this high-fashion optique boutique. Raven Rose 474 Main Street First of all, you need this cagey shelf in your life. Second of all that is a succulent you see growing from that vase, and there are more where those came from at Raven Rose. So much so, that we have been privy to owner Courtney's future plans for succulents, terrariums, and you. Stay tuned! But first, duck inside to see this shelf.    Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Spring is in at Style Storehouse and so are the sleeveless T-shirt dresses you can wear over stretch pants or skinny jeans. Need to tone those arms to look good for summer? Just head over to A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide and Adult Classes Guide to find gyms you can join and classes you can drop in on...   Heart Body Mind Acupuncture Maryam Mehrjui, RN, LAc, is one of Beacon's newest acupuncturists, and she is planning a few workshops in spaces such as Sacred Space and A Little Beacon Space to meet you and show you more about acupuncture. As a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of New York, Maryam is also a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is a doctoral fellow of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Pacific College. Maryam is also a Polarity Therapist. Visit her website to learn more! PS: Welcome Heart Body Mind Acupuncture as a Featured Listing in the Beauty Guide!   River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) The offer to include Hot Stone Mini into your regular massage service has been extended through the month of March. Experience the hot stones' comforting warmth and muscle-melting power.  Book your appointment. Do it!      Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Cybersecurity isn't usually on the mind of a business owner or artist once they finally launch their website. Luckily, Antalek & Moore thinks about it a lot. They are Beacon's local insurance agency and can talk to you about Cyber Insurance and Business Insurance. See what they have to say about it. Daniel Aubry Daniel Aubry knows of a few good business deals happening around town. Who will be the next to own the Pleasant Ridge II & Restaurant building? The business is also for sale, or bring your own ideas. This building offers two Main Street storefronts, one side office space, one 2-bedroom apartment and four 1-bedroom apartments. It is located on a corner lot with seven approved spaces, next to a municipal lot, across from a bank lot and a second municipal lot, so parking is not an issue. No vacancies, no leases and all under what Beacon warrants. This long-established pizzeria/restaurant has been in this location for over 17 years. Bring your business and ideas, and own a piece of what Beacon has to offer. See the details here at DanielAubryRealty.com. BeaconArts The March Member Meetup for BeaconArts is at The Atelier Room 205! You get to experience this artist studio first-hand. Are you a member yet of BeaconArts? Joining is so very worth it if you are an artist, business owner or friend of the arts. Click here for membership details > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Have you browsed the Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory? New members are being added monthly. You may recognize businesses you know, and some who are new to you. Need a person to help with your Mac computer? See the Chamber's new “Computer Help” section. Got friends coming to town? See the new “Tourism” section. And it’s tax time, so take a look through the “Accounting and Bookkeeping” section! Tin Shingle Tin Shingle is hosting a Member Meetup for business members located in the Hudson Valley. We will meet from 10 am to 11 am at Tin Shingle's headquarters at 291 Main Street. We will cover the highlights from the month's TuneUps, evaluating how they fit into your game plans, then we'll break to mingle. Chocolate will be involved. These Member Meetups will happen the last Monday of every month. If you're not a member of Tin Shingle yet, you can join here: www.tinshingle.com/join InHouse Design Media Are you making a website in Squarespace? Or a newsletter in MailChimp? Do either of those platforms stump you? InHouse Design Media can help! We offer training in both of those web tools in order to enable you to make big changes to your website and newsletter. Need ideas for content to send to your newsletter list? We can help with those too. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now Mini-Sessions start at $75! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. See Upcoming Events happening at A Little Beacon Space > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/17/2017

If you kept thinking yesterday was Monday, and you didn't know what day it was or where the week went, you're not alone. This storm really threw everything out of whack. So... Now it's the weekend. Today is Friday. There's a dance party you should go to. Lots of other weekend dates have been pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (LAST CHANCE!) Days: March 6-19, 2017 Information > Dance Distilled Returns to Denning's Point Distillery  Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: 10 N. Chestnut St. (on the side street across from Rite Aid, in the garage) Information > Sugar Maple Celebration Day: March 18, 2017 Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Sharpe Reservation Camp, Camp Hidden Valley, 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY Information > Family Free Night Day: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 5-8pm Location: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Jasper String Quartet w/ Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Day: Sunday, March 19, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movie Screening - Do The Right Thing Day: Sunday, March 19, 2017 Time: 7:30pm (doors), 8pm (movie) Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Jasper Quartet with Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Day: March 19, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Zine Meetup @ Z!ne Club Ages: 10- to 14-year-olds Days: Friday, March 17, 2017 (Third Friday every month) Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Saturday Morning Makers Ages: 10+ Day: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Starlab: What’s That Constellation Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 71 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Prenatal 5-Week Yoga Series Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 5:30-6:30pm Location: beBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Terrarium-Making Workshop Day: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Raven Rose, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY Two options: 1. Bring your own container: $45 per terrarium 2. Container provided: $55 per terrarium *You can bring a guest to help, but please limit to just one RSVP: (845) 765-8660     reMade 133 Main Street Calendars are never around when you need them - and when you finally decide you do need them is now, right around mid-March when you've slowed down enough from the whirlwind of the New Year and are looking to head into summer. reMADE has a calendar for you typeface and art lovers who want a little pretty on the wall. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Alright you day-trippers, if you've been looking for the perfect bag, you very well might find it in Bellus on Main, who pride themselves on selecting the best quality - down to the very stitch - in all of the products carried in their store. This backpack is one of a few choices you have if you are looking to coordinate your look with something sharp yet casual. TIP: Ask if their Winter Sale of 40% off is still going on... Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Paul Smith is a British fashion designer known for his "classics with a twist" tailoring  style, and his stripes. You'll get his signature stripes on the inside arm of a few frames, which are handmade in Italy, at Luxe Optique. Raven Rose 474 Main Street Snow has been cleared and a path for easy access has emeerged in front of the high-end floral and gift boutique Raven Rose! Come in if you haven't yet to see her dried flower display, and inquire about the new lineup of workshops! You'll be in a bright and inspiring atmosphere to get your creative on. Need to send flowers? Call Raven Rose directly to save and make an arrangement at (845) 765-8660. Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Spring is arriving rack-by-rack to Style Storehouse, with an entire collection of long stretchy short-sleeve shirts that are forgiving after this winter. The sidewalk is clear over here, and the good people at Hudson Valley Fitness dug a path from the street so that you can walk along these storefronts with a bit more freedom! River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) ☘️ SHAMROCK SPECIAL - Today only! Book an hour (or longer) appointment before the end of March and experience a free hot stone mini with my new Corestones! ☘️ Mention Corestones when booking! (No Gift Certificates; cannot be combined with other offers) Book your appointment. Do it!    The Vault 446 Main Street All plowed! Warm up at The Vault with a hot toddy and our Parmesan corn fritters. We have customer parking in our lot and the walkway is clear! Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Barb is featured on Feastly for their #GirlsWithKnives Spotlight! Learn Barb's backstory: how she got into the culinary field, and about her life as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Get the Scoop >   Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Antalek & Moore is a new sponsor of K104.7's Cupcake Festival 2017, happening in Beacon this year! Says Antalek & Moore COO Susan Pagones: "It is a great cause and something we wanted to commit to. We hope to have a booth there that day also, so look for us!" Daniel Aubry Realty Are you in a Lone Star state of mind? Maybe this house at 39 Catherine Street in Beacon is for you. Check it out in Daniel Aubry's listings. Atelier Room 205 New artists are joining the studio, The Atelier Room 205! Owner Maria Amor welcomes Paul W. McCormack, Devin Cecil-Wishing, and Richard Thomas Scott. Stay tuned for their schedules, and follow The Atelier Room 205's Facebook page for upcoming workshop announcements. Contact her to book the space by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com. BeaconArts The March Member Meetup for BeaconArts is at The Atelier Room 205! You get to experience this artist studio firsthand. Are you a member of BeaconArts yet? It's very worthwhile if you are an artists, business owner or friend of the arts. Click here for membership details > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Look at these cuties from the Beacon Chamber of Commerce participating in last week's Parade of Green, before the official St. Patrick's Day holiday. See more pictures from the parade >                                  Tin Shingle Trying to get the word out about your business? Did you just realize your biz should be on Twitter and Instagram? Tin Shingle can help. They have over 250 webinars, called Training TuneUps, that you can stream on snow days. InHouse Design Media Do you think you can bow out of Facebook? As tempting as that might be, if you have a business, you're going to want to keep at least one foot in that door by having a free Facebook Business Page. There are ways to do it without getting swallowed by the other distractions of Facebook. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now Mini-Sessions start at $75! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked and hosted by you at A Little Beacon Space at 291 Main Street, in the heart of Beacon. Click here for more details and to book online. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/10/2017

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Get out there and enjoy the snow! Don't let a little snow dusting keep you inside! We've been telling you about the Winter Clearance sales happening on Main Street, so surely you are prepared with your winter-best to be warm and snuggly as you venture out to experience all that the artists and businesses have in store for you. Here are this weekend's dates, all pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, . Be sure to check them throughout the week!

Your full Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide for Beacon. Find out what is happening in each gallery in Beacon so that you can plan your day. Always available at www.alittlebeaconblog.com/second-saturday, with past months archived. There is more parking than you think! Especially in the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 6-19, 2017 Information > The Hudson Valley Poets Poetry Night Day: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon's Parade Of Green Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 11am Location: Main Street - Starts at South Avenue, ends at Tioronda Avenue Information > Maple Fest Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: Pancake breakfast, 11 am to 1 pm; festival 1 to 4 pm Location: Randolph School, 2467 Rt 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > A Common Thread - Group Show Reception Dinner Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 5-7pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Stock Up First Anniversary Party Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time:  6-11pm Location: Stock Up, 29 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Square Dance Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 8-10:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movie Screening - To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar Day: Sunday, March 12, 2017 Time: 7:30pm (doors), 8pm (movie) Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > YAC Meeting Day: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 3:15-4:15pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Vinyl Records Pop-Up Show Days: March 10-12, 2017 Time: Friday, 3-8pm, Saturday, 10am-8pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Second Saturday Weekend Featuring: Rama Records (Beacon) Record Hunter (Stormville) Sound Shack (Beacon) Vinyl Pit (Fishkill) Vinyl Salvage Co. (Fishkill) Get Awesome Records (Brooklyn). Read more about this event in our article. Local Artisan Market Pop-Up with CREATE Community Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 10am-4pm Location: CREATE Community, 11 Peekskill Road, Cold Spring Information >     Bellus on Main 181 Main Street You've been warned that Bellus on Main is offering 40% off on their Winter stock, which includes creatively cool leather boots like the ones at right. Word of the sale has gotten around, so supplies are now limited. Don't miss a deal - be sure to go in and look on all of the shelves, behind all of the tables, for something to treat yourself with.   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Kicking off our "Frames on the Faces of Beacon" series for Luxe Optique, meet Irma, co-owner of Bellus (and mother of Fabhaus!) who is wearing glasses from Luxe. These are an Alain Mikli frame, handmade in France. The frame is a perfect fit for Irma because the uplifted shape of the frame matches the curve of her face and her vibrant personality. The colors perfectly complement the combination of her eye color, hair, and skin tone. The light tortoiseshell color accented with white highlights make this frame extremely versatile and feminine. It is a beautiful frame for a beautiful lady! Raven Rose 474 Main Street Come and get your hands dirty with Raven Rose's Terrarium Making Workshop! This floral boutique will provide everything from soil, succulents, and decorative elements needed to create your own miniature garden. They will walk you through the process of building a healthy terrarium and provide tips on how to maintain it once you go home.   Two options: 1. Bring your own container: $45 per terrarium 2. Container provided: $55 per terrarium *You can bring a guest to help, but please limit to just one Date: Wednesday, March 22, 6:30-8pm RSVP: (845) 765-8660 Style Storehouse 484 Main Street For a romantic look that goes perfectly with boots during this blustery entrance to Spring, find this Somedays Lovin' dress at Style Storehouse (100% viscose for a shapely fit) and pick up a long gold necklace to match while you are there.   River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) The offer to include Hot Stone Mini into your regular massage service has been extended through the month of March. Experience the stones' comforting warmth and muscle-melting power.  Book your appointment. Do it!    Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street "Anything can turn into loaded fries," says Barb’s Butchery. These pulled pork loaded fries at right were one of the Lunch Specials in weeks past. To see what Barb's is loading up for the week, always follow the butchery's social media, with specials posted on their Facebook and Instagram. Get the Scoop > Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Antalek & Moore is a new sponsor of K104.7's Cupcake Festival 2017, now happening in Beacon this year! Says the insurance company's COO Susan Pagones: "It is a great cause and something we wanted to commit to. We hope to have a booth there that day also, so look for us!" Daniel Aubry Daniel Aubry knows a good location when he sees one. The best eyes in real estate know to invest in an area before it has a tipping point, and before it becomes hot. Case in point with Daniel's career as a real estate agent, and his specialized selection in Beacon. His real estate office, which doubles as his photo gallery, is located in what is now becoming the heart of the East End of Beacon. See his new Dedicated Sponsor Page at A Little Beacon Blog! Atelier Room 205 The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, open to artists who are teaching workshops to reserve and use. The Atelier Room 205 is well-equipped for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space, by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com. BeaconArts Beacon Open Studios, a fiscal project sponsored through BeaconArts, just sounded Last Call on their Sponsorship opportunity for their brochures that will be distributed all over the city of Beacon and beyond. This is a great exposure opportunity for your business, and a way to support many artists at once! Click here for details and to reserve your spot. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce held a great meeting at Drink More Good. It included a tour and update of Jason and Scott's upcoming renovations. Be sure to attend BeaconArts' next Member Meeting in April, and sign up to be a member here!                                  Tin Shingle When your business gets attention, or media exposure, are you a Shy Fox? Or a Stand Up Straight Fox? When your business gets press, there are many ways you can get more mileage and validation out of it. Tin Shingle tells you how in this Training TuneUp Webinar. It's a great listen on a snow day! InHouse Design Media Do you think you can bow out of Facebook? As tempting as that is, if you have a business, you're going to want to keep at least one foot in that door by having a free Facebook Business Page. There are ways to do it without getting swallowed by the other distractions of Facebook. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now mini-sessions start at $75! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend (3/3/2017)

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Sponsored Event
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Dance Distilled Returns to Denning's Point Distillery
Day: Friday, March 17, 2017
Time: 8 pm
Location: 10 N. Chestnut St.
(on the side street of Rite Aid in the garage)
Music is by DJs Zesto Q and Freefall, with Guest DJ Mikey Alva. Groove to Rock & Soul, Funk, Latin, Disco, House, Hip Hop, Jazz & World. 
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Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Here are this weekend's dates, pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially in the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. Movie Screening - Life Is Beautiful Day: Sunday, March 5, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm movie Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 6-19, 2017 Information > Baking with Jac - Pies and Tarts Day: Saturday, March 4, 2017 Time: 10 am Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Indoor and Outdoor Rowing - Seaplane 500 Day: Saturday, March 4, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Cortland Community Rowing, 3 Memorial Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (near Metro-North station) Information > Rowing Club Info Meeting and Registration Day: Sunday, March 5, 2017 Time: 10 am Location: Cortland Community Rowing, 3 Memorial Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (near Metro-North train station) Information > Postpartum Workshop With Moonsway Birth & Baby and Homeopath Rebekah Azzarelli CANCELED Day: Sunday, March 5, 2017 Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm Location: Shambhala Yoga Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > reMADE 133 Main Street Why yes, that is a faucet lamp! And there are many more inventive lamps like that in reMADE right now, from Hopewell Junction-based artist Anthony Pietropaoli. Walk past the storefront window, and you'll notice a Nikon camera lamp, a Singer sewing machine lamp, and many other vintage-inspired light sources. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street It's still chilly in Beacon, and Bellus on Main is awaiting their Spring collections. Lucky for you, all Winter items like this unusually shaped 100% wool vest from Portugal are 40% off. So if you needed a little retail therapy and would love to pay the sale price, Bellus should be on your list for sure. Note: Ask them to direct you to their leather BOOTS - also on sale. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street It's time! The Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith party at Luxe Optique is set for this Saturday, March 4, from 3 to 7 pm. The entire collection will be on display, accompanied by champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Try on everything. Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Hand-painted signs from an artist in the Hudson Valley at Style Storehouse will definitely inspire you for tomorrow. Stop in and see their collection. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) Karen Meyer, LMT, founder of River Therapeutic Massage, recently appeared as a guest expert on stress relief in this broadcast with Dr. Lori at Women's Health on the Go. Watch it now.> The Vault 446 Main Street What has been going on at The Vault? Same great food, more little kids spotted at dinner, more craft beer, and a change in staff, from the kitchen to the front of house. First to debut on The Vault's Facebook page to meet his customers is owner Tony DiSarro, a civilian professor of Constitutional Law and Business Law at the US Military Academy at West Point. Learn more about him.> Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Congratulations to Barb’s Butchery, who had a great Third Annual Sausage Fest, which was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Get the scoop!> Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SAVE THE DATE Vinyl Records Show Friday to Sunday, March 10 to 12, 2017 Second Saturday Weekend Featuring: Rama Records (Beacon) Record Hunter (Stormville) Sound Shack (Beacon) Vinyl Pit (Fishkill) Vinyl Salvage Co. (Fishkill) Get Awesome Records (Brooklyn) Live Music from Beacon Music Factory SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Business insurance can be hard to navigate, but Antalek & Moore can do it with you and find you a plan that works. From Contractors to Day Care Centers to Nonprofits, see what Antalek & Moore can do for you. Daniel Aubry Did you know that the Pleasant Ridge II & Restaurant building is for sale? Daniel Aubry does, and he can talk to you about it should you be looking for an investment on Main Street. See www.danielaubryrealty.com for recent listings. Atelier Room 205 The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, open to artists who are teaching workshops to reserve and use. The Atelier Room 205 is a well-equipped studio for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com. BeaconArts Beacon Open Studios, a fiscal project sponsored through BeaconArts, is looking for sponsors of their annual, citywide show running May 13 and 14, 2017. Sponsors get exposure in the printed program that is distributed in stores all over Beacon, and used by everyone who wants to know which galleries to find - including those secret galleries and studios in people's homes that are only open to the public during this art-filled weekend. Get information here. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The next Beacon Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting is March 7 (the first Tuesday of every month) and will be held at Drink Moore Good on Main Street. An update will be given from the Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Project about their work. You can join or renew your Chamber membership here online, or at the meeting! Tin Shingle When your business gets attention, or media exposure, are you a Shy Fox? Or a Stand Up Straight Fox? When your business gets press, there are many ways you can get more mileage and validation out of it. Tin Shingle tells you how in this Training TuneUp Webinar. InHouse Design Media Do you sometimes think of bowing out of Facebook? As tempting as that is, if you have a business, you're going to want to keep at least one foot in that door by having a free Facebook Business Page. There are ways to do it without getting swallowed by the other distractions of Facebook. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now, mini-sessions start at $75! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

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Happening This Weekend - 2/24/2017

Your full guide for the day/night is here! Plus, did you hear about those "Summer Numbers"?

Here are this weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week. PS: Did you feel the weather break last weekend? So did most Beacon restaurants, who experienced "Summer Numbers." It's like Summer Lovin', but for business.

There is more parking than you think! Especially the large free lots on the East End of town near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. “Bowled Over” Acquisitions Fundraiser Day: February 24-27, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Theo Ganz Studio, 149 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movies That Matter Beacon: "Through A Lens Darkly" with Thomas Allen Harris Day: Friday, February 24, 2017 Time: 7 pm (doors), 7:30 (film start) Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > International Film Night Day: Friday, February 24, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon Beacon3D Fundraising Event “Bowled Over” (call for art) Days: February 24-26, 2017 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Theo Ganz Studio, 149 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > New Flavors, Old Favorites at Sausage Fest 2017 Day: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: All day Location: Barb’s Butchery, 69 Spring St., Beacon, NY Information > Raise the Roof with Praise Day: Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 6 pm Location: Beacon Light Tabernacle Church, 1568 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Family Dance Party Day: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: 3 to 6 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen Presents: 2017 Oscars Day: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: 6:30 pm doors, red carpet at 7, awards at 8:30 Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Studio Art: Drawing Into Painting for Adults w/ Kathy Moss Days: Mondays, February 27 to April 3, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Aster Blouse (3 sessions) Day: Sunday, February 26, March 5, March 12, 2017  Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, February 24, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon Information > Accordion Book Workshop Ages: 5 to 10 Day: Saturday, February 25, 2016 Time: 1 to 2 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Soneritos - Spanish Through Music & Play Ages: 0-4  Days: Fridays, February 27 to March 31  Time: 11 to 11:45 am Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Onions and Potatoes: A Concert for Families With Lydia Adams Davis Day: Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 10:30 am  Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Babysitting Course Ages: 10-17 Day: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill Information > SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) Bellus on Main 181 Main Street WINTER CLEARANCE at Bellus on Main! Now is the time to stock your closet for Fall next year - all Winter items are 40% off, like these Nina heels in a few sizes. Check for scarves in the back, and couture dress suits and coats that won't dent your wallet. These are deals you cannot resist. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Two things you must know from these models in Luxe Optique during their photo shoot: 1. Mention A Little Beacon Blog and you get a free eye exam (total score) and 2. Saturday, March 4, is an Oliver Peoples Party where the entire collection will be on display with some wine and fun. Try on everything. SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street And they are back! Style Storehouse re-opens this Saturday after flooding from an upstairs apartment derailed your regular style-hunting experience. Come in to see the shop! Located on the East End of town, just past Waddle n Swaddle. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) Taking a synergistic approach to her work, Karen, founder of River Therapeutic Massage, combines a variety of techniques to maximize benefits for each individual. Karen's clients find that regular massage helps them function better - physically, mentally and emotionally. Pregnancy massage is also available for mommies-to-be. Book one now > Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street The highly anticipated 3rd Annual Sausage Fest at Barb’s Butchery is this weekend! The all-day event features free tastings of dozens of different sausages, with inventive takes on beloved recipes. Get the Scoop > Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Business nsurance can be hard to navigate, but Antalek & Moore can do it with you and find you a plan that works. Whether you're a contractor, day care center, or nonprofit group, see what they can do for you. Daniel Aubry was part of the start of a new era on the West End of Main Street. Learn more about it soon at A Little Beacon Blog as we reveal the details. Meanwhile, visit www.danielaubryrealty.com for recent listings. Atelier Room 205, in the old Beacon High School The Atelier Room 205 is a Teaching Studio and is open to artists who are teaching workshops to reserve and use. The Atelier Room 205 is a well-equipped studio for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com. BeaconArts The Acquisition Fundraiser, Bowled Over, happens this weekend. This is so that Beacon3D can permanently acquire Lori Merhige's sculpture "Effluence." Lori is a Beacon local, and you will recognize her work when you attend this fundraiser at the Theo Ganz Studio, across the street from Mountain Tops. Find details here. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The next Beacon Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting is March 7th (first Tuesday of the month) and will be held at Drink Moore Good on Main Street. An update will be given from the Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Project about their work. You can join or renew your Chamber membership here online, or at the meeting!                                  Tin Shingle During this week's Training TuneUp, we talked about what to do when your business gets press. Is it a free ad? Do you sit back and enjoy the PR, then put it in a drawer to archive it forever, only for you to look at later? No! That would be a shy-guy move. You can use that PR for months and years later. Get this TuneUp and stream new ideas. InHouse Design Media Should you have a Facebook Business Page? What are the benefits? Chances are, if you're selling something - anything - even if it's as a fundraiser - the answer is yes. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings, they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. NEXT POP-UP SHOP: Vinyl Records Show: March 10-12, 2017 Second Saturday Weekend Featuring: Rama Records (Beacon) Record Hunter (Stormville) Sound Shack (Beacon) Vinyl Pit (Fishkill) Vinyl Salvage Co. (Fishkill) Get Awesome Records (Brooklyn) Live Music From Beacon Music Factory   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We Know What You're Thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Until next week!

Happening This Weekend (2/17/2017)

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Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Here are this weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially the large free lots on the East End of town near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. HCMC Piano Festival - Juho Pohjonen Day: Sunday, February 19, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Call for Submissions, "Bowled Over" Day: February 22, 2017 Time: Noon to 5 pm (drop off) Location: Theo Ganz Studio, 149 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Artisan Cheese Class & Wine Pairing  Day: Friday, February 17, 2017 Time: 7-8:30pm Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Yoga/Thai Massage Workshop Day: Sunday, February 19, 2017 Time: 11am-1pm Location: beBhakti Yoga, 89 DeWindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Make a Mini-Comic with Deb Lucke at Z!ne Club Ages: 10- to 14-year-olds Days: Friday, February 17, 2017 (Third Friday every month) Time: 3 to 5 pm Information >   Beacon Junior Baseball Registration Going on now for 4-18 year olds Information > Beacon Girls Softball Winter Softball Clinic Location: Rombout Middle School Gym Ages: 4 to 14 Days: January 17 to April 4, 2017 on Tuesday nights Clinic Information > *Spring 2017 Registration also open Registration Information > Beacon After School Program Registration Open Session 3, January 30 - April 7 Information >   SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street The new Art Wall in reMADE features John Owens this month. John is a Hudson Valley artist, working in wood and various print media. His work utilizes both found and invented imagery to evoke craft, Americana, and folk cultures. Stop in to see what else he has on the wall. Mountain Tops 144 Main Street Pssst: Mountain Top's Winter Clearance Sale is on!   Bellus on Main 181 Main Street So delicate. So pretty. So yours. And so affordable at Bellus on Main. You'll be surprised at what you find in this new boutique... Luxe Optique 183 Main Street This just in...a collection of Baron Perreira glasses and sunglasses just arrived in Luxe Optique. If you had your eye on a different pair of frames, these might change your mind. Grand in their simple elegance, this collection has redefined classic style. Stop in to see what we mean. SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Meanwhile, at Style Storehouse, the girls continue to clean up after the upstairs apartment flood showered into the store. In their downtime, they are working on their new website, which makes it really easy to shop the store from your home or office! River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) Taking a synergistic approach to her work, Karen, founder of River Therapeutic Massage, combines a variety of techniques to maximize benefits for each individual. Karen's clients find that regular massage helps them function better - physically, mentally and emotionally. Pregnancy massage is also available for mommies-to-be. Book one now > Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street The highly anticipated 3rd Annual Sausage Fest at Barb’s Butchery is coming soon! The all-day event features free tastings of dozens of different sausages, with inventive takes on beloved flavors. Save the Date: Sunday, February 26 10am-6pm Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore There has been a lot of snow removal going on around these parts... Antalek & Moore is on it with an article about shoveling safety, and even has snowblower safety tips! Daniel Aubry closed a major real estate deal on the West End of Main Street, ushering in a new era for several apartments and storefronts. Learn more about it soon at A Little Beacon Blog as we reveal the details. Meanwhile, for you inquisitive types in Beacon real estate, visit www.danielaubryrealty.com for recent listings. Atelier Room 205, in the Old Beacon High School The Atelier Room 205 is a Teaching Studio, an artist's playroom! It’s located in the old Beacon High School, which has been converted into artist studios. The Atelier is a well-equipped studio for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space to host a workshop by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com, and tell your friends about this rental destination. BeaconArts On behalf of their fiscal project, Beacon3D, BeaconArts is promoting Bowled Over. Artists are invited to create mostly functional food-safe bowls - ceramic, glass, metal, wood - etc. for an acquisition fundraiser to purchase a sculpture, "Effluence" by Lori Merhige, at Theo Ganz Studio. Details can be found here. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The next Beacon Chamber of Commerce member meeting is the first Tuesday of March, and will be held at Drink Moore Good on Main Street. You can join here online, or at the meeting!                                  Tin Shingle Hey, how are your business reviews? Is anyone leaving any on your Facebook Business Page? What if they wanted to, but couldn't find your page? Most likely, Facebook has hidden your Reviews tab way down in a place your fans can't see. Want to find and fix it? Tin Shingle tells you how in this article. InHouse Design Media When you are hosting an event, how many graphics are you creating to promote that event? Are you creating one flyer, and calling it a day? Now that there iares Facebook Business Pages and ads that you can place on websites (like ALBB!), there are three image sizes you should be designing for. InHouse Design Media tells you about it here. A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked by you at A Little Beacon Space. Click here for more details and to book online. NEXT POP-UP SHOP: Vinyl Records Show: March 10-12, 2017 Second Saturday Weekend Featuring: Rama Records (Beacon) Record Hunter (Stormville) Sound Shack (Beacon) Vinyl Pit (Fishkill) Vinyl Salvage Co. (Fishkill) Get Awesome Records (Brooklyn) Live Music From Beacon Music Factory   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We Know What You're Thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Until next week!

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Happening This Weekend (2/10/2017)

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It's Second Saturday in Beacon! Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Snow or Shine, get out there this weekend! It's Second Saturday, and we have a head start on what to expect at the galleries. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. Your full Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide for Beacon. Always available at www.alittlebeaconblog.com/second-saturday, with past months archived. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. A Lovely Little Pop-Up Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 11-12, 2017 Time: 11am-9pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun) Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Pop-Up Concert Day: Saturday, February 11, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: St Andrew’s Church, 17 South Ave, Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Upcoming Events Guide to see more upcoming classes. Absolute Beginners Sewing Day: Saturday, February 11, 2017 Time: 6-9pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Terra Firma presents Massage Workshop for Couples Day: Sunday, February 12, 2017 Time: 1-4pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Adult Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. Rigamajig Creative Building Day: Monday, February 13, 2017 (4 Mondays) Time: 3:45-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Kids Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. A Lovely Little Pop-Up Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 11-12, 2017 Time: 11am-9pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun) Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St, Beacon, NY Information, Artists, and Pictures > SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street Looking for the perfect gift? Consider one for the home. Then everyone gets to use it and it's money well spent. These tables made from naturally fallen ash trees are just a few pieces of furniture you can find in reMADE. But don't wait if there's a piece that you love. The secret is out on reMADE, and the artisans represented inside are constantly bringing in new designs to replace what has sold. So get in there!   Bellus on Main 181 Main Street For the plant lover or bottle collector in your life, Bellus on Main has this shelf decor that is a perfect gift - or treat yourself! Luxe Optique 183 Main Street These two! Karen and Josh, hairdressers at The Green Room, paid a visit to Luxe Optique to update their glasses (both are famous for their statement eyewear). If one could CTRL-B to Bold their basic black frames, that is what Josh did while Luxe offered bubbly to shoppers early one evening. SHOPS ON THE EAST END, 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Sending Style Storehouse encouraging vibes via this locally made wooden sign that is for sale in the shop, after the shop suffered inventory loss from flooding from the upstairs apartments. In true go-getter spirit, Michele is cleaning and aims to be back in action soon! Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) 💓💞💕 It's Valentine's Month at River Therapeutic Massage! 💕💞💓 Come in for a massage any time in February, and get a Valentine Coupon for a Mystery Bonus! Maybe you'll get extra massage time, an add-on service, or $$ off your visit. Coupons are good for 3 months - use for yourself or give to your favorite Valentine! Book it. Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our  Beauty Guide. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Find this crave-answering cheeseburger at Barb’s Butchery for lunch. While you're there, pick up a few short ribs, ground beef for chili, and two dozen local eggs for the morning. Meat errands and lunch, DONE. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Flooding from residential apartments above storefronts has hit Beacon's Main Street hard, with the most recent loss happening this week. We wrote an awareness piece on such flooding with Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, which all renters and storefronts should be aware of. Daniel Aubry closed a major real estate deal on the West End of Main Street, ushering in a new era for several apartments and storefronts. Learn more about it soon at A Little Beacon Blog as we reveal the details. Meanwhile, for you inquisitive types in Beacon real estate, visit www.danielaubryrealty.com for recent listings. Atelier Room 205, in the old Beacon High School The Atelier Room 205 is a Teaching Studio, an artist's playroom! It’s located in the old Beacon High School, which has been converted into artist studios. The Atelier is a well-equipped studio for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space to host a workshop by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com, and tell your friends about this rental destination. BeaconArts BeaconArts is a fiscal sponsor of Beacon Open Studios, and is letting you know that registration for artists is open now, as are advertiser spots in the printed program! See www.beaconopenstudios.org for details. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce has a new website including a new Member Directory. Want to host a Chamber of Commerce meeting in your space? Or speak at a meeting as an expert? You can do that! Visit their website to submit yourself.                                  Tin Shingle Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here. InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media is proud to be involved with the redesign of the new Beacon Chamber of Commerce website, as well as breathing new life into their social media presence and setting up new systems for them to follow as a multi-person entity when getting the word out. Congratulations on new directions! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online. You’re Invited - Don’t Miss These Events! A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11-12, 2017 You'll love what you'll find in this Valentine's Day-inspired pop-up next weekend. New designs from jewelers Kit Burke-Smith, Margaux Lange Jewelry and Third Muse Metal Arts. Baked delights from Five Hens. Flowers from Viridescent Floral Design. Limited edition scarves from Kate Aubrey Textiles. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We Know What You're Thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here, too! Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/3/2017

Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially the large free lots on the East End of town near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. Hudson Valley Brewery Opening Day: Friday-Sunday, February 3-5, 2017 Time: Fri (5-10pm), Sat (2-10pm), Sun (2-10pm) Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main St, Beacon, NY Information > The Whispering Tree Day: Thursday, February 9, 2017 Time: 7pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Afternoon Movie: Dreamgirls Day: Thursday, February 9, 2017 Time: 1pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Upcoming Events Guide to see more upcoming classes. Introduction to Rowing Day: Saturday, February 4th, 2017 Time: 3pm Location: Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (next to Cortlandt Train Station) Information > Visit our Adult Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. Card and Board Game Club Day: Friday, February 3, 2017 Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Origami Workshop for Teens Day: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Introduction to Rowing Ages: 11-18 Day: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Time: 3pm Location: Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (next to Cortlandt Train Station) Information > Visit our Kids Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street These rings at reMADE are hot. Designed by Kimberly Gordon of SmashFire Designs, the rings undergo a process called powder-coating, which infuses the handmade copper and brass jewelry with rich, vibrant colors. This process yields a strong, colorful finish that you'll also find on cars, kitchen appliances, and more. It's intense. And it can be on your finger.   Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Go ahead, do a double-take, because these are dried roses. That's right - you give these to your sweetie or yourself, and you have them forever. They take five years to dry, and Bellus on Main is the business who found them. A limited number are in the shop now. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street What are your eyes wearing on the racquetball court? Or in your future kayaking adventures once the weather warms up? Luxe Optique has Oakley Optical prescription frames on sale. Stop in to see which frames you like! SHOPS ON THE EAST END, 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Congratulations to Michele Williams of Style Storehouse who was elected as a new Board Member with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce. PS: The big sale continues at Style Storehouse, making way for Spring inventory! Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) Try a Hot Stone Mini, and get a taste of the Ultimate Relaxation Experience. Drive that winter chill out of your bones and let your tired, achy muscles soften and relax with the addition of some hot stones during your next massage. Hot Stone massage is not only comforting and uber-relaxing, it is also often used to help treat insomnia, depression, anxiety, back pain and osteoarthritis. See Karen's details in our Beauty Guide, and then book it. Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our Beauty Guide. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Seasoned fries. A porchetta sandwich. #allthepork. Serving it today. Don't know about tomorrow. Go now to Barb’s Butchery and always follow their Facebook Page for weekly lunch announcements. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Congratulations to Pat Moore on being re-elected as Director for the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, and to Susan Pagones who continues in her role as Treasurer for the Chamber! Read more about the election and new Board Members here. Welcome to Daniel Aubry, a new Sponsor Spotlight Advertiser for A Little Beacon Blog! Daniel specializes in Beacon real estate for both residential and business, and is ready to help you find the perfect space to fit your needs. Learn more at www.danielaubryrealty.com Atelier Room 205, 211 Fishkill Avenue (in the old Beacon High School) The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, an artist's playroom! It’s located in the old Beacon High School, which has been converted into artist studios. The Atelier is a well-equipped studio for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space to host a workshop by calling (646) 705-3833 or by emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com, and tell your friends about this rental destination. BeaconArts Congratulations to the new Board Members at BeaconArts, and to the new positions that current Board Members were elected into! Read about their new President and other new positions that have been filled in our latest article. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce has a new website including a new Member Directory. Want to host a Chamber of Commerce meeting in your space? Or speak at a meeting as an expert? You can do that! Visit their website to submit yourself.                                  Tin Shingle Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here. InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media is proud to be involved with the redesign of the new Beacon Chamber of Commerce website, as well as breathing new life into their social media presence and setting up new systems for them to follow as a multi-person entity when getting the word out. Congratulations on new directions! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online. You’re Invited - Don’t Miss These Events! A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11 and 12, 2017 You'll love what you'll find in this Valentine's Day-inspired pop-up next weekend. New designs from jewelers Kit Burke-Smith, Margaux Lange Jewelry and Third Muse Metal Arts. Baked delights from Five Hens. Flowers from Viridescent Floral Design. Limited edition scarves from Kate Aubrey Textiles. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/20/2017

If you're wondering where everyone went this weekend, know that many have headed to Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, NY,  Wyckoff, NJ, or the giant Women's March on Washington, DC. If you tried to buy markers for your adult coloring addiction at Rite Aid and they were sold out, that's probably because a lot of women (and men) have been making posters to take with them to the marches. No matter what your political opinion is of this Inauguration Day, the number of women who have organized and are marching around the world for various reasons is pretty monumental. If you need a free bottle of Champagne to help get you through these times, then you're in luck, because Bellus on Main is having a "Guess How Many Candies Are In The Jar?" Valentine's Day contest. Scroll down for details! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking than you think! Especially in the large, free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. Poughkeepsie Women’s March Across the Hudson Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 9-11am Location: Walkway over the Hudson (Poughkeepsie entrance), 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Come on Beacon, Let’s Dance! Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > BeaconArts 2017 Annual Meeting and Board Elections Day: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Beacon Music Factory, 333 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Town Hall Meeting Day: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Time: 9-11am Location: Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see more events for the weeks ahead. Women's Wellness Day Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 12-4pm Location: Echo, 470 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma) Day: Monday, January 23, 2017  Time: 12:30-1:30pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sleep Secrets For Baby’s First Six Months Day: Sunday, January 22, 2017  Time: 10-11am Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Adult Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. Make a Mini-Comic with Deb Lucke @ Z!ne Club Ages: 10-14 year olds Day: Friday, January 20, 2017 (3rd Friday every month) Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Kids Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street Sweet necklaces hang in reMADE - hand-stamped, molded, or in this case, with layers of silver placed on top of each other by local Hudson Valley artists. Which will be your treat? Mountain Tops 144 Main Street Belts. We know! When do you see cute ones? At Mountain Tops in the women's section, hanging near the coats. Styles are embroidered fabric or leather. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Come into Bellus on Main to enter to win this bottle of Champagne! Guess how many candies are in this bowl, and the person closest to the right answer wins. While you are there, take a look at the dried flowers for sale - they took five years to be preserved so pristinely. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Volte Face, Paris, carried in Luxe Optique, stands for this motto: "A different look, intimate, the adventure of a life. Influenced and passionate about all art crafts, such as marquetry, jewelry, crystal, gold and glass." Is this a match for your life motto? Go into Luxe to find out. SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Admit it - you've been coveting a denim skirt. You'll find it at Style Storehouse in a diagonal cut, slit up the front, and with distressed patches. Plus, shop the Winter items at  50%-75% off. Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon) Try a Hot Stone Mini and get a taste of the Ultimate Relaxation Experience with a simple add-on to your service. Let Karen know before your appointment, as she needs time to warm the stones. Book now. Visit our Beauty Guide for service rates from River Therapeutic Massage. Got it? Book it. Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our  Beauty Guide. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Cajun Boudin at Barb’s Butchery! As @buttermilkjack says: “Gimme dat.” Cooking tip: Boil/steam the sausage in a covered pan first, then drain the water, turn up the heat, and grill quickly in the same pan. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Want to lower the points on your driving record to reduce your car insurance rates? Susan Pagones has started offering Defensive Driving Classes at Antalek & Moore. They're already booked up for January and February, so get in for March! Atelier Room 205, in the Old Beacon High School The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, an artist's playroom! It’s located in the old Beacon High School, which has been converted into artist studios. The Atelier is well-equipped for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space to host a workshop by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com, and tell your friends about this rental destination. BeaconArts Join BeaconArts for their Annual Meeting at the Beacon Music Factory to elect new board members, and to be updated on what is happening with BeaconArts. Doors open at 6:30 for a half-hour of networking, with the meeting beginning at 7 pm. Feel free to bring a beverage or food to share! View slate here. Join BeaconArts here. If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, please email Kelly Ellenwood at kellenwood@beaconarts.org. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is holding their Annual Membership Meeting to elect new board members and update businesses about new opportunities with the Chamber. There are several board positions available for those looking to make a difference in the business community. The meeting will be at the Elks Lodge, and includes dinner. Nonmembers who are looking to join can do so at this meeting. For the first two new member businesses to join at this meeting, the Beacon Sloop Club will donate $100 to a nonprofit of the businesses' choice. If you are interested in running for a Board position, please email Pat Moore at pmoore@antalek-moore.com.                                  Tin Shingle Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here. InHouse Design Media Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan. All Sport Health & Fitness All Sport is offering a 12-day trial membership right now. You'll enjoy the entire facility, from the different workout rooms to unlimited classes and relaxation options. Get details here. A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online. You’re Invited: Don’t Miss These Events! A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11-12, 2017: The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margaux Lange, 5Hens Baked Goods and Diana Cowdery. It will be lovely! We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

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Happening This Weekend - 1/13/2017

It is Second Saturday this weekend! Your full guide for the day/night is here!

Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

There is more parking in Beacon than you might think! Especially in the large, free lots on the East End of town (near the mountain). We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Happy Second Saturday! Day: Saturday, January 14, 2016 Time:  Art Gallery Showings All Day. Times differ per event. Location: Beacon Get All Art Event Listings This Art Gallery Guide > Second Saturday is a celebratory day in Beacon started in part by visionaries at BeaconArts and other folks years ago as a way to promote art galleries. Events and opportunities happen throughout the day. Each month, A Little Beacon Blog complies a Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide that has even more Event Listings than you see below of the art showings at galleries, churches, outdoor events, and anywhere else where and art show is happening. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. Second Saturday Art Openings Day: Saturday, January 14, 2017 All Event Listings & Times > The Hudson Valley Poets Poetry Night Day: Friday, January 13, 2017 Time: 8pm-10pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Dia:Beacon Community Free Day Day: Saturday, January 14, 2017  Time: 11am-4pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Information > Raw Dance-A Freestyle Dance Experience Day: Sunday, January 15, 2017 Time: 2-4pm Location: Be Bahakti Yoga, 89 Dewindt St, Beacon, NY Information > Martin Luther King Day Singing March, Breakfast, Lunch, Children’s Essays, Celebration Day: Monday, January 16, 2017 Time: Free Breakfast at 8am, Parade Lineup at 9:30am, Parade Starts 10am, Speakers and Essays Read at 11am Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church Street Annual Martin Luther King Day Singing Parade and honorary day. Events at Springfield Baptist Church include Breakfast, Lunch, speaking by politicians, a march/parade, essays written by kids of all ages, and singing. Day starts at 8am, Parade lineup starts at 9:30. Come honor Dr. King's life and work and support the community. More Details Here > Visit our Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see more events for the weeks ahead. Path to Entrepreneurship Day: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Time: 5:30-7:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Adult Classes Guide to see more upcoming classes. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Those fries...Those house-made potato chips...Those two sides alone are enough to make any lunch enthusiast head over to Barb’s Butchery for their weekly specials. Always find a burger, but the specials change ever week, like Barb's G-Ma Goulash: her grandmother's recipe of ground beef, elbow macaroni, and diced tomatoes cooked in special spices. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street It feels like Spring this week, and these wall hanging planters in reMADE beg for some greenery to pop out from them. Designed by Dana Anders, buy it at reMADE then visit Flora to see what little plants would fit in them. Mountain Tops 144 Main Street Wet and wet, that is what it will be in Beacon for a bit. These Kamik boots are waterproof from top to toe, and are incredibly warm and cozy. Available at Mountain Tops of course! #alwaysprepared. Because there will be another snow dumping this season, you'll see! PS: Exciting renovations happening at their sister shop, Bank Square Coffee House! Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Trick flowers - these are DRIED ROSES - only available at Bellus on Main. These dried flowers take 5 years to dry this way - and retain enough moisture to be still be bendable like a fresh flower. Bellus is still having their Grand Opening Sale, so you can take 20% off this bouquet that will last you forever. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Hold up - let's talk about your contacts, and how you clean them. Turns out, this old-school container of bubbling solution of hydrogen peroxide is the best way to effortlessly clean your contacts - even if you wear disposables like 2 week or 1 month lenses. Available at Luxe Optique, they will tell you about the chemistry behind this solution, and why it may add more moisture to your soft contacts. We have nerded out over this so much, we made a video of the bubbles for you. SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Style Storehouse 484 Main Street The shops are getting Valentine's ready! Stop into Style Storehouse for a cute outfit. They are open most days and are just around the corner from Utensil and Waddle and Swaddle. Plus, shop the Winter items at  50%-75% off. Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (near Karen's Place) Got it? Book it. Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our  Beauty Guide. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Susan Pagones is passionate about Defensive Driving, and just opened up her new Defensive Driving course to help you reduce points and money on your car insurance. Classes are $30, and January and February are booked, so get in for March! BeaconArts In December 2016, The “I’m Tired” Project co-founder Paula Akpan and Teaching Artist/Project Coordinator, Donna Mikkelsen conducted workshops on micro-aggressions, stereotypes and assumptions with the entire student body at Beacon’s Rombout Middle School. Each of the 600+ students were invited to write their own statement and accompanying explanation on paper. The statements were then written on the students’ hands and photographed. The photographs have been on view at the middle school through the holidays, and will now also be on view at the Center for Creative Education at 464 Main Street, Beacon. Find this exhibit and more in A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Art Guide. The project was funded in part by the Beacon Arts and Education Foundation and the Rombout Middle School PTO. Visit the project for an opening reception to from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Center for Creative Education. Students, families and the community are all welcome to attend.                                  Tin Shingle Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here. InHouse Design Media Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan. All Sport Health & Fitness Today (Friday) is the LAST DAY to sign up for All Sport's Transformation Challenge! This includes nutrition seminars, their new tracking tool to watch your progress, and unlimited Small Group Training Sessions! Are you in? A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online. You’re Invited, Don’t Miss These Events! A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11-12, 2017 The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margeaux Lange, 5Hens and Diana Cowdrey. It will be lovely! We Know What You're Thinking..."I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/6/2017

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Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car & RV insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. "Trees" Photography Exhibit Days: January 7-29, 2017 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 8, 2017 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Holiday Open Barn Day: Saturday, January 7, 2017 Time: 3pm-6:00pm Location: Stony Kill Barn, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > A Tribute to Cat Stevens & Neil Young Day: Saturday, January 7, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see more events for the weeks ahead. Get in the Game! Game Club Day: Friday, January 6, 2017 Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >  Improv is Back in January! Dates: Six Saturdays, January 7, 2017 to February 18, 2017 Time: 1:30-2:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >  Crafty Mama & Me with Keely Sheehan Ages: 20 months to 4 years old  Days: January 9, 2017 (new session starts)  Time: 10:45-11:30 am Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >  Things are changing in Beacon restaurants this week! A few of your favorites, such as Oak Vino, Ella's Bellas, and The Vault, are on a winter break, so call ahead before you head out. The long-decrepit hotel on the east end of Main Street, now known as The Beacon Hotel, is opening this weekend with a full restaurant renovation for dinner. That's right! A Little Beacon Blog has an article on it with the full scoop - including picture and menu highlights - shortly. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring Street Broth, broth and more broth. Put a lot of salt in it, and nurse yourself back to health by sipping Barb’s Butchery grass-finished beef broth or chicken stock. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (NEAR THE TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main Street Find these concrete flower and succulent holders in reMADE, from the designer RStudioDesign. They were wildly popular in our Instagram when we shared a sneak peek after collecting the photo for this weekend's email issue. Mountain Tops 144 Main Street Warm. Fuzzy. Prana. Yours. You'll find this fully-lined, fuzzy, hooded sweatshirt at Mountain Tops in the Men's section, but ladies, you'll want to borrow it. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street We can say with almost certainty that you do not have hand-punched lamps like this in your home. However, Bellus on Main found them for you. They're in the store now, part of their highly curated collection of style. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street The tortoiseshell frame is a winner on any face. Try this pair at Luxe Optique, and you just may have the same good experience that Lynn Slater Miller had: "After many tries and a thorough re-examination, I finally have glasses that I can see out of!! Wow! The caring service provided by the staff here is top notch! Can't recommend them highly enough." SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Raven Rose 474 Main Street Wedding season has officially started at Raven Rose. They're taking orders from brides and wedding planners who are in search of the perfect bouquet, floral crowns, and other special adornments crafted with unusual flowers. Style Storehouse 484 Main Street This hot little number will look AH-MAZING on your date night out for Valentine's Day. Find it at Style Storehouse, where the Semi-Annual Clearance Sale is still going on. Score a deal at 50%-75% off! Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rt. 52 (near Karen's Place) Hot Stone Massage is River Therapeutic's #1 request in the winter, and there is a reason: Your body will thank you. Book it here. You can still exchange your gift cards to other stores as cash - but only for one more week! See RTM's Special Message about that in our Beauty Guide here. Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our  Beauty Guide. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore This week we sat down with Susan Pagones, COO and Partner at local insurance agency Antalek & Moore. Her commitment to the community and family runs deep. Here's how she uses her position to make change. BeaconArts You have the power to donate to any of the projects that BeaconArts is a fiscal sponsor of, including Beacon Film Festival, Beacon Arts and Education Foundation, Beacon 3D, and many more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for Beacon via a number of these popular cultural events and causes.                                  Tin Shingle Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here. InHouse Design Media Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan. All Sport Health & Fitness All Sport's Transformation Challenge starts January 9. Are you in? A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street A Little Beacon Space is now available to rent by the hour for group meetings. Includes a pull-down screen for projecting from your computer. Click here for more details and to book online. You’re Invited: Don’t Miss These Events! February 11-12, 2017: The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Sale! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margeaux Lange, 5Hens Baked Goods and Diana Cowdery. It will be heaven.  We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend 12/30/2016 - Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year! This week is a quiet one, allowing time for being with friends and preparing for 2017. Enjoy the fresh air, walking around, and the long weekend. Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car & RV insurance. The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you. New Year's Eve Dance Distilled at Denning's Point Distillery Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: 9:30 pm Location: Denning's Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Admission is $10 at the door or $6 online when you pre-RSVP. Includes $7 craft cocktails or $50 unlimited drink wristband, and a Champagne toast. Information > New Year’s Eve at Dogwood Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: 8 pm to 2 am Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Live music, and the Annual Beacon Ball Drop (from the maker of the Bicycle Tree and Menorah) Information > BAJA 328 New Year’s Eve Celebration Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: 10 pm Location: 328 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Kitchen Sink Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: Dinner - reservations recommended Location: 157 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Vault Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: Dinner - reservations recommended Location: 446 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Gala Dinner at The Roundhouse Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: Early or late dinner - reservations recommended Location: 2 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Early dinner: Includes five courses and a Champagne toast for $85. Late dinner: Includes five courses and a Champagne toast for $125. Information > Uptown New Year’s Eve 2017 Celebration     Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: 8 pm Location: Uptown Kingston, 321 Wall St., Kingston, NY Information > Visit our Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see more events for the weeks ahead. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring St., Beacon, NY Under the weather? Try imbibing broth, broth and more broth. Put a lot of salt in it, and nurse yourself back to health by sipping Barb’s Butchery grass-finished beef broth or chicken stock. Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main St., Beacon, NY Virginia Piazza's pottery is eye-catching and distinct. You've seen it around town and at markets, and you can buy the mugs easily in reMADE, a proud carrier of this Hudson Valley maker. Mountain Tops 144 Main St., Beacon, NY More workout wear for your new gym membership, hanging from the women's fashion wall at Mountain Tops. Find faves from Prana and other stretchy, breathable fabrics. Your body will thank you as you move and stretch into the new year! Bellus on Main 181 Main St., Beacon, NY For those who like a slim-jim wallet, these leather wallets in Bellus on Main have money clips and a pocket to store cards. One flips, the other squeezes. Which will you choose? Luxe Optique 183 Main St., Beacon, NY DEAL ALERT at Luxe Optique! Need an eye exam? Want to update your contact lens prescription so you can reorder? Mention this post and get a FREE eye exam and contact lens exam! Because guess what? Luxe Optique will beat 1-800-Contacts pricing to save you money! SHOPS ON THE EAST END, 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Raven Rose 474 Main St., Beacon, NY Quick, you need a cocktail plan for your next party, and fast. Trouble is, some people like beer, and some like spirits. What to do? Raven Rose has a book for that. Pick it up before your guests arrive. Then crack open the spine, and follow the directions. Tip: Raven Rose is closed this weekend, open after Jan. 2. Style Storehouse 484 Main St., Beacon, NY SALE ALERT! Style Storehouse is having their HUGE semi-annual clearance event. All winter inventory is 50 percent off. Entire stock of Frame Denim, JBrand Denim, Blank Denim is 50 percent off. Sale rack has been marked down to 75 percent off! So much on sale! The East End (formerly Pfotoshop) 493 Main St., Beacon, NY If one of your New Year's resolutions is to take that trip to Italy, then East End/Pfotoshop has your new passport holder - and luggage tags! Would yours say "Mine" or "Nomad"? Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rte. 52 (near Karen's Place) GIFT CARD EXCHANGE + BONUS For a limited time, you can trade in your valid store, restaurant, spa, or gas gift cards for FULL VALUE + 25 percent. Bring your $20 Dunkin Donuts gift card and get $25 toward any massage service. Your $50 Macy's gift card is worth $62.50. Awesome, right? Card balance must be able to be verified and valid for use in the U.S. Good for massage services only, no cash back. Find phone numbers and addresses for all locations in our  Beauty Guide. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Looking to save money on your expenses next year? One easy way is to revisit your homeowners' insurance. If you just moved in, you might have inherited a policy that could be a lot cheaper with Antalek & Moore. Let them quote a policy for you. Call them next week: 845-245-6292 BeaconArts The annual BeaconArts Meeting and Board Elections are set for January 25 at the Beacon Music Factory. This is a great time to join BeaconArts as a business or art member, and learn about all that they do to promote Beacon.                                  Tin Shingle You hung your shingle out for business, now what? Sit back and wait for the customers to walk in and clients to call? Ho Ho No! Now begins the beauty of buzz-building. Learn how in Tin Shingle’s online community. Hook in with their free newsletter for tips. InHouse Design Media Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming along? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan. All Sport Health & Fitness All Sport's Transformation Challenge starts January 9. Are you in? A Little Beacon Space 291 Main St., Beacon, NY A Little Beacon Space is now available to rent by the hour for workshops and group meetings. Includes a pulldown screen for projecting from your computer, and a long workshop table and chairs. Click here for more details. You’re invited: Don’t miss these events! February 11-12, 2017: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens. It will be heaven.  We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/23/2016

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Hello! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car & RV insurance. BeaconArts & The Beacon Hebrew Alliance Menorah Lighting Day: Saturday, December 24 to Saturday, December 31, 2016 Location: Polhill Park / Beacon Visitors' Center (Main Street & Rte. 9D) Information > Christmas Eve Candlelight Service  Day: Saturday, December 24, 2016 Time: 8 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Christmas Brunch & Carols Day: Sunday, December 25, 2016 Time: 10 am Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > SAVE THE DATE New Year's Eve Dance Distilled at Denning's Point Distillery Music by DJs Zesto Q & Freefall. Admission is $10 at the door or $6 with online RSVP. Includes $7 craft cocktails or $50 unlimited drink wristband. Champagne Toast Day: Saturday, December 31, 2016 Time: 9:30 pm Location: Denning's Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Visit our Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see more events for the weeks ahead. Anime & Manga Club (Teens) Day: Friday, December 23, 2016 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Holiday Vacation Kids Camp Days: Monday to Friday, December 23 through December 30, 2016, and Monday, January 2, 2017 Time: 8 am to 5 pm Location: 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Winter Break Kid Camp Days: Monday to Friday, December 23 through December 30,2016 Time: 9 am to 3 pm Location: McCann Ice Arena (Mid-Hudson Civic Center), 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Snapology Lego  Mini Camp  Ages: 5-12 Day: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Time: 9 am to noon; 1 to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Rte. 52, Fishkill, NY Information > Visit our Kids Classes Guide for upcoming classes. Barb's Butchery 69 Spring St., Beacon, NY Check out Barb’s Butchery's unstuffed sausages, ready for you to spread around the pan to make an amazing dish. We can vouch for this method for a holiday stuffing. Pictured here are Pear Kale and Hot Italian versions. Stop in to see which flavors are in stock! Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon. SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE 133 Main St., Beacon, NY Cute stuffed animal alert! Crafted by Naka Nora Knits, this wiggly squid and his friends look great popping out of someone's stocking, or as the first Hanukkah gift. Pick one out at reMADE. Mountain Tops 144 Main St., Beacon, NY Cozy! The foot pampering continues at Mountain Tops. These slipper socks with sturdy soles are perfect for cozying up near a tree, buried in wrapping paper, or tiptoeing outside for fresh air with a cup of hot cocoa. Bellus on Main 181 Main St., Beacon, NY Guess what this is? An iPhone case/sling, custom-made by a teacher who now does these laser cut patterns for a living. You'll find more from her in Bellus (the new boutique next to Luxe Optique), so head for the black shelves and take a look. Luxe Optique 183 Main St., Beacon, NY The Dita line of glasses is one of the favorites at Luxe Optique, who are known for matching the right pair of glasses with your personality. Just ask the mayor, the fine folks in Dream in Plastic, Tourmaline Home, or the many other shop owners and townpeople near and far who have had their eyewear experience changed by Luxe. SHOPS ON THE EAST END, 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN) Raven Rose 474 Main St., Beacon, NY Unicorns, pigs and owls! All at Raven Rose right now on their front table. This looks to be the perfect dish to hold rings, earrings, and other delicate things. Dress up the dresser with the gold-lined dishes for other important littles. Plus, all holiday items are on sale right now, if you're still decorating, or if you are one of those collectors who waits to get next year's decorations during this year's post-season. Style Storehouse 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Those who want to have a kick-butt day will want to browse the stationery, card and mug collection at Style Storehouse. Owner Michelle is a do-er, and you can catch her vibes with her "Doing It My Way" and "Glitter and Goals" mugs. Plus, plan your week with her "Weekly Boss Plans" calendar pads that bring the seriousness of pen and paper back to your life. The East End (formerly Pfotoshop) 493 Main St., Beacon, NY For that new gym membership you're going to start, pick up a fresh and sexy workout t-shirt at The East End. It'll look great layered, with this handsome duffel bag from Brouk & Co. for the new you after class. Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rte. 52 (near Karen's Place) Instant gift certificates! Easiest. Gift. Ever. Now at River Therapeutic Massage via this link right here. Find phone numbers and addresses for all locations in our  Beauty Guide. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Looking to save money on your expenses next year? One easy way is to get a quote on your homeowners insurance. If you just moved in, you probably inherited a policy. You might find one that's a lot cheaper with Antalek & Moore. Let them quote one for you. Call them next week: 845-245-6292 BeaconArts The annual BeaconArts Meeting and Board Elections are set for January 25 at the Beacon Music Factory. This is a great time to join BeaconArts as a business or art member, and learn about all that they do to promote Beacon.                                  Tin Shingle You hung your shingle out for business, now what? Sit back and wait for the customers to walk in and clients to call? Ho Ho No! Now begins the beauty of buzz-building. Learn how in Tin Shingle’s online community. Hook in with their free newsletter for tips. InHouse Design Media Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming along? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan. All Sport Health & Fitness After the holidays, you and the kids may need a break. They can run, swim and craft at All Sport's Holiday Vacation Camp, which runs next week from 8 am to 5 pm while school is out. Book a day or three! A Little Beacon Space 291 Main St., Beacon, NY A Little Beacon Space is now available to rent by the hour for workshops and group meetings. Includes a pulldown screen for projecting from your computer, and a long workshop table and chairs. Click here for more details. You’re Invited: Don’t Miss These Events! February 11-12, 2017: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens. It will be heaven.  We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!