The weekend is here, and with it, two major events that you can't catch again anytime soon: the Maker Film Festival at Story Screen, and the Concert For Recovery at Towne Crier. The concert is held in honor of Towne Crier's owners, Phil and Mary Ciganer's son Greyson, who was lost to opioid addiction. Details on that are below.
The Maker Film Festival is the brainchild of a Beacon-based author who is a big influence in the world of publishing and makers: Melanie Falick. A Little Beacon Blog interviewed Melanie to learn more about how she got the book published, what inspired her to grow it into a film festival, and what we can expect to see on the screen this weekend in terms of short and long films exploring people making with their hands.
Howland Playhouse presents “Why The Child Is Cooking In The Polenta”
Day: Friday, February 28, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Movies That Matter presents Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Day: Friday, February 28, 2020 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information >
Maker Film Festival
Days: Saturday & Sunday, February 29-March 1, 2020 Time: 1 to 8 pm Location: Story Screen Beacon Theater, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY
It's the debut of Makers Film Festival, which has a lineup of films featuring makers and mediums from all over the world, including both full-length and short films, panel discussions, a maker market, and more. Learn more about this new festival in our article. Information >
Clearwater’s Annual Gala, to Celebrate Folk Musician Tom Chapin’s 75th Birthday
Day: Sunday, March 1, 2020 Time: 3 pm Location: The Garrison, 2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival with Lincoln Trio Day: Sunday, March 1, 2020 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Concert For Recovery:
Phil And Mary Ciganer Of The Towne Crier Lose Son Greyson To Opioid Addiction -
Hosting A Benefit Concert To Transform Personal Tragedy Into Call For Action Day: Sunday, March 1, 2020 Time: 4 pm Location: Towne Crier, 372 Main St., Beacon, NY Information & Interview With Phil >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Baby have you seen her... This is Lizzi Conley, a fashion Instagram influencer seen on the streets of Beacon, and right here in Luxe Optique's new chic cozy corner. This corner of Luxe has shown off bespoke (aka custom-made) suits by a Beacon designer, as well as hand-painted glasses. Check it out, as you'll always find something different inside of Luxe Optique.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) SAVE THE DATE!
Madison James Trunk Show Coming Up Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. The Madison James collection blurs the lines between modern and vintage, appealing to a sense of whimsy and romance. Shop their latest collection at the boutique, for one weekend only.⠀
Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for best Bridal shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in the town of Beacon. ⠀
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
Tina Vaitkus is a heart survivor. After participating in the American Heart Association's #BetterU program, and improving her health, she had a heart attack and almost died while her teenage son watched and did what he could. Tina didn't die, as her life was saved in time. This is her story. This was her keynote speech, but she gave an intimate reading of it at the Antalek & Moore offices on Main Street in Beacon one Friday afternoon. A Little Beacon Blog was fortunate enough to be stopping by that afternoon, and listened in person. Watch This 5-Minute Story >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Now on Instagram!
Do you follow @beaconchamber on Instagram? They have some new pictures flowing! Stay up to date with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce promoting businesses, events, and giving recognition to those who make Beacon so great.
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join today. Learn More >
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Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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It's a grand weekend in Beacon, with the sun predicted to shine. Keep A Little Beacon Blog's guides open on your phone at all times: Restaurant Guide and Shopping Guide if you're out walking. We update them with changes, new photos, etc., so all you need to do is hit refresh!
Coming Soon: ALBB's Business Directory - for all businesses who want to reach our readers with their amazing services. It's live now actually, waiting for your listing. Fill it up!
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 22-23, 2020 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Open Studios Fundraiser!
"Back To The Twenties"
Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: St. Rocco's Society, 26 N. Chestnut St. Beacon, NY Information >
Get your dancing shoes ready, it’s a Roaring '20s Costume and Fundraiser Ball for Beacon Open Studios. Tickets are $35 online, and increase the day of at the door. Read more about it on our blog by clicking here!
Intro To Beekeeping Class at Stony Kill Farm
Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: 78 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY
(just outside of Beacon, along Route 9D)
Tickets are $45/student ages 12 and older. Email foundation@stonykill.org to register. Information >
Soup4Greens 2020 Fundraiser
Day: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Farmers Market, Veterans Place, Beacon, NY
This event is in support of Greens4Greens - a food benefit incentive program that creates greater food access for shoppers at the Beacon Farmers Market. Read more about it in our article. Information >
By God's Grace Ministries On Main Street Celebrates 23 Years and Black History Month Celebration
Day: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Time: 11:15 am Location: 230 Main St., Beacon, NY
As first reported by the Beacon Free Press, By God's Grace Ministries, the church in a storefront on Main Street near Mr. Alvin Bell's Barber Shop, is celebrating 23 years in Beacon. Senior Pastor Dr. Audrey E. Giles will celebrate during the service. African attire will be worn as part of the celebration. Read More >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
It's time we feature Leisure Society, the stately line of frames in Luxe Optique. Leisure Society is dedicated to heirloom design; creating an object once with the intention of having it last forever. The collection is made with only the most luxurious of components: titanium frames, 12, 18, and 24k gold plating, and diamonds.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) THIS WEEKEND!
Check out the Allure Couture Trunk Show to shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only. Friday to Sunday, February 21 to 23!
Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for best bridal shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in the town of Beacon. ⠀
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
How can you donate a dollar on a ❤️ heart to the American ❤️ Heart Association at Antalek & Moore? It's easy! Susan and Vince show you how in this video.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Now on Instagram!
Do you follow @beaconchamber on Instagram? They have some new pictures flowing! Stay up to date with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce promoting businesses and events, and giving recognition to those who make Beacon so great.
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join today. Learn More >
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Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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Happy Valentine's Day! Main Street has plenty of places to pick up flowers, and some really unique flowers at that. A Little Beacon Blog has a list of the local florists on Main Street in our Shopping Guide, so click here quick to see where you want to go! And remember:
Don't wait for someone to buy you the perfect flower. Buy yourself the bouquet or single stem you want!
Do something unexpected for someone you love. Be that person, little or big. Simply stop into any shop on Main Street in Beacon to really delight someone. Promise. Treat yourself, too! See A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of the ideas.
Anti-Bullying Be a Friend/Make a Friend Party
Day: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Conversation With Jenny Offill On Her New Book "Weather"
Day: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Sweetheart Princess Breakfast
Day: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Time: 8:30am & 9:30am Location: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival with Zoltán Fejérvári Days: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our ;Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Dear Valentine... You need red in your wardrobe. If not as a sweater, then as a pair of glasses. Luxe Optique has all sorts of options, as you can see here. Be experimental, and try them on. This collection is from sabine be, always a favorite if you want to go outside your comfort zone, and create a new comfort zone that represents your personality.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main St., Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for Best Bridal Shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in Beacon. ⠀
SAVE THE DATE!
Allure Couture Trunk Show coming next month! Shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only, Friday to Sunday, February 21-23. ⠀
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
Cold FIt Cryotherapy
473 Main Street, Suite 4 www.coldfitcryotherapy.com
Two for One! ⠀
Get TWO Whole-Body Cryotherapy Treatments for the single treatment price of $65. Redeemable tomorrow, Saturday 2/15 only. ⠀⠀
Space is becoming limited, but the benefits are not! ⠀⠀
Call or text (845) 842-8085 to reserve your spot. 💞💝💘
How can you donate a dollar on a ❤️ heart to the American ❤️ Heart Association at Antalek & Moore? It's easy! Susan and Vince show you how in this video.
Tin Shingle
If you follow retail store trends, and if you are a regular (or even infrequent) visitor to the Papyrus store in Grand Central, you should know that it and all Papyrus stores are closing. There is a “retail apocalypse” going on in big-box stores; will it - or has it already - hit Main Streets? Or is the small experience strong enough to survive? Perhaps signs are stronger that thoughtful experience thrives, as with the opening of the Frank Gehry for Louis Vuitton retail shop in Seoul? Learn More >
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Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
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Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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We're here! On the eve of February's Second Saturday! Which is one weekend away from the long weekend of Valentine's Day. This means we get double the opportunity to share with you feel-good stories. The picture of our new P.O. Box got a great response in our Instagram. This prompted us to want to hear more stories from readers about their Beacon P.O. Boxes. Please share yours in the Comments section of this article!
Howland Public Library, 313 Main St.
The Southern Dutchess NAACP Black History Month exhibit returns. In celebration of Black History Month, the HPL will be exhibiting historical memorabilia in the library’s Community Room during the month of February. Organized by Barbara McCaskill, local resident and NAACP member, the display features historical items from the personal collections of NAACP members including original art, prints, photographs, political posters and historical ephemera. The Beacon Historical Society is also contributing information to the exhibit about some of the historical figures featured in the exhibit and their connection to Beacon, NY.
TheoGanz Studio, 4 DeWindt St.
Welcome the brilliant curating work of TheoGanz Studio back to our gallery opening roundup. Eleni Smolen is pleased to present Stonecuts from Cape Dorset. Stonecut printing is unique to the Canadian Arctic. The techniques were borrowed from the Japanese practice of woodblock printing. Instead of wood, the printmakers of Canada’s north work with the same indigenous stone used for carving sculptures. Additionally, several lithographs and etchings will be on view.
Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St.
The Howland Cultural Center presents its 26th annual celebration of African American History Month, featuring African American artists of the Hudson Valley. Painting and mixed media works by so many talents, including Jean Benoit, Ronald E. Brown, Rhonda Green-Phillips, Arnold Hayes, Ondie Thomas James, Richard Outlaw, Symantha Outlaw, Oliver Spearman, Gina Waters, Donald Whitely and Rochleigh Wholfe.
No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St.
No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works’ director Paulette Myers-Rich has done it again, spotlighting an artist whose work might otherwise be unimaginable to many of us. In this case, the gallery is devoting the next two months to Rosaire Appel’s Reach, a selection of drawings and artist’s books. In Paulette’s words, “Her prolific and imaginative works encompass the acts of listening, seeing and notating sensory experiences, translated into untranslatable pages that defy conventional reading. Appel is a well-known and respected practitioner of Asemic writing, which, simply put, is ‘writing’ or a script that has no discernible content or meaning, which is left to the viewer to determine.”
Matilda The Musical
Days: Friday to Sunday, February 7-9, 2020 Time: See below Location: The Theatre at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY
Friday, February 7 at 7 pm - Honey Cast
Saturday, February 8 at 1 pm - Honey Cast
Saturday, February 8 at 7 pm - Telly Cast
Sunday, February 9 at 1 pm - Telly Cast Information >
Spot Bald Eagles at Boscobel - Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 9 am to 3 pm Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
Saturday Studio for Kids
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information >
Southern Dutchess NAACP Black History Month Exhibit Reception
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1 to 3:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Beacon Rising Choir - A Fundraiser For Many Local Causes
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1 pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Artist Talk with Helena Hernmarck
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Whispers From The Castle Keep
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 2 pm Location: Beacon Historical Society, 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY
Information >
Love Songs by Locals
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 7 to 8 pm Location: LLTO & PTACEK Home Store, 146 #2 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
9 Horses EP Release Party
Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Pop-Up: Valentine Love Potions
Day: Sunday, February 9, 2020 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Hyperbole, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY
A merging of two shops on Main Street: Beacon Mercantile for the perfumes, rollers, candles and balms. All made in Beacon. Information >
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com TRUNK SHOW:
The entire collection of Jacques Marie Mage will be in Luxe Optique on Saturday for you to see, touch and try on. This is an eyewear collection that is rare, as several of the frames only come in limited edition and are numbered. For instance, there may only be 100 of one frame made in the world. Period. Drinks and snacks will be served. BONUS: A Beacon-based designer of men's and women's suits will also be in Luxe Optique on Saturday. David Reeves, who specializes in modern English tailoring, will be in with fabric samples for suits, stunning linings, and ideas.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
There are new arrivals always coming to Lambs Hill Bridal, such as this gown from @sinceritybridal.
SAVE THE DATE!
Allure Couture Trunk Show is coming next month! Shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique, for one weekend only, Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23. ⠀
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
Go Red For Women Heart Opening Yoga Practice
Day: Friday, February 7, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY
$10 donation (cash or check to American Heart Association)
Join Marilyn Perez (Managing Editor for A Little Beacon Blog) as she leads a special Heart Opening Vinyasa Yoga practice at Firefly Yoga in Fishkill.
Friday, February 7, is National Wear Red Day, and proceeds for the class will go towards to the American Heart Association. Open for all levels, we encourage you to wear red! Reserve your spot at fireflyfishkill.com or use the MINDBODY app. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide.
In 1998, Lee Ann Antalek was 57 years old when she died suddenly. She was a wife, mother of four, grandmother of three at the time (with many more to follow). She was a Mother. Sister. Friend. Lee Ann complained of being tired and having heartburn that wouldn’t go away. These were her only signs of heart disease. Signs she missed.
It is for that reason her daughter, Susan Pagones, Chair of the 2020 Go Red for Women campaign here in Dutchess County, has decided to educate other women on their #1 health threat, heart disease! Throughout the month of February, Antalek & Moore will be one of the local businesses on Main Street to help you show your support. When you purchase a heart, you support the work of the American Heart Association to get the word out!
Let’s help change that statistic! ❤️ Do it in memory of Lee Ann, do it for yourself, your Mother. Sister. Friend! ❤️
Tin Shingle
Beacon local Patti Devine is a guest expert on this Tin Shingle TuneUp speaking about how to use the confusing world of Facebook Ads, should you want to. This TuneUp webinar is available for you to watch for free for limited time. Simply visit the page and press play! Learn More >
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Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
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It's flu season, and we need all the remedies we can get to fight it. Chicken stock is at Barb's Butchery, in the freezer section. You don't need to add water to this batch, but you can if you want. Then, revisit our "Feel Better Foods" article from Marika Blossfeldt, which contains several recipes that use simple (but powerful) ingredients like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and other anti-inflammatories and immunity boosters. And don't forget about that Epsom salt bath.
26th Annual Celebration of African American History Month - Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: 2:30 to 4:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Art Is Elementary
Day: Through Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: Library hours Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
Art from Beacon elementary school children. Going on now in the Community Room in the back of the library. Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Consider Luxe Optique a mini-museum of all of the most famous eyewear designs you didn't know existed. Except that here, you get to buy them and take them home. New to Luxe this month is Haffmans & Neumeister, German-based specialists in making light-weight frames with distinctive shapes. SAVE THE DATE: Next weekend is the Jacques Marie Mage Trunk Show, where alllll of the frames from the Los Angeles-based designer will be in Luxe Optique for you to try on. Expect drinks and snacks!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
We love the sneak peek of Lambs Hill's #dressoftheweek, don't you?
SAVE THE DATE!
Allure Couture Trunk Show is coming next month! Shop their entire Spring-Summer 2020 collection in Lambs Hill's boutique for one weekend only. Friday, February 21, to Sunday, February 23. ⠀
Their latest designs feature incredibly lush fabrics, beaded lace, English net, gilded lace and rich satin compose gowns that are nothing but glamorous. Book your appointments now by calling the boutique at (845) 765-2900 or through their website.
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
Eat Church, the tiny food truck with big flavor! Located on Route 52 in the parking lot of Industrial Arts Brewing Company. Read all about it here.
Have you been yet? Impress your friends with this off-the-beaten-path destination.
Sip and Paint: “Blue Mountains”
Day: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Eat.Paint.Love, 331 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
SAVE THE DATE!
Go Red For Women Heart Opening Yoga Practice
Day: Friday, February 7, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY
$10 donation (cash or check to American Heart Association)
Join Marilyn Perez (Managing Editor for A Little Beacon Blog) as she leads a special Heart Opening Vinyasa Yoga practice. Friday, February 7, is National Wear Red Day and proceeds for the class will go to the American Heart Association. Open for all levels, we encourage you to wear red! Reserve your spot at fireflyfishkill.com or use the MINDBODY app. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide.
50 Mountain Lane, Beacon, NY 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: “Sitting on almost a half-acre, perched on a rolling hill landscape, this cottage strikes the perfect balance between Old World charm with a touch of contemporary upgrades.“ Price: $285,000 (price drop) Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
The American Heart Association has declared Friday, February 7, as National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Photo Credit: Jean Noack
BeaconArts
BeaconArts held its annual meeting to elect new board members and go over the year ahead. Learn More >
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Lucky you, we've got a new Friday Food Feature for you to munch on: Eat Church, the food truck at the Industrial Arts Brewing Company. Impress your friends with this eatery with the largest mountain view in Beacon. Find it on the outskirts of Beacon, down Route 52 just past the John Deere sign. You've probably driven past it dozens of times already. It's time to turn in and enjoy one of the nicest spots in Beacon!
And now... On to the Things To Do In Beacon Weekend Guide...
Improv Comedy Showcase
Day: Friday, January 24, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Compass Arts Theater and Music Student Showcase!
Day: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Time: 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert: James Carney, Richard Bonnet, and Melvin Bauer
Day: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival with Danny Driver Day: Sunday, January 26, 2020 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
It's sunny today! And it was throughout the week. The polarized sunglasses from Maui Jim, available now at Luxe Optique, can protect your eyes, let you see through the sunnies in color, and give you an overall aloha feeling.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
SAVE THE DATE!
Allure Couture Trunk Show coming next month! Shop their entire summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only. Friday to Sunday, February 21 to 23.
Their latest designs feature incredibly lush fabrics. Beaded lace, English net, gilded lace and rich satin compose gowns that are nothing but glamorous. Book your appointments now by calling the boutique at (845) 765-2900 or through their website.
Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).
1 East Main Street, Unit 402, Beacon, NY 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms From Gate House Realty: "SoHo-style loft with floating walls, 24-foot ceilings and a dramatic full staircase, leading up to a private 1,000-square-foot rooftop and wet bar." Price: $1,500,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Congratulations to Susan Antalek Pagones, who was elected to the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce 2020 Board of Directors! Her service through Antalek & Moore and their team is uncanny and we're happy to have them as a sponsor.
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Our Writerly Happenings column is back! Back to get you out of the house and into a book or a writing group. Columnist Phoebe Zinman reveals a bunch of great recommendations to add to your reading list. She'll also share where you can address your writing bug.
Mark your calendar all the way into February, as Binnacle Books has a special book release event coming Saturday, February 15, with author Jenny Offill. Jenny will be discussing her new book, Weather.
So grab your favorite blanket and a warm beverage, then curl up and read ahead with what's happening this weekend!
Beacon Performing Arts Center presents "Frozen Kids"
Days: Thursday to Sunday, January 16-19, 2020 Time: See below Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY
Tickets available online or at the door one hour before each show. Seating is general, no seats are reserved. Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the show.
Adults, $10; students 18 and younger, $5; children 2 and under, free.
Friday, January 17 at 7 pm - Anna Cast
Saturday, January 18 at 2 pm - Olaf Cast
Saturday, January 18 at 7 pm - Elsa Cast
Sunday, January 19 at 12:30 pm - Anna Cast
Sunday, January 19 at 3:30 pm - Elsa Cast Information >
R.J. Storm and Old School-Bluegrass Band
Day: Saturday, January 18, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Parade March
Bring a Peace Sign!
Day: Monday, January 20, 2020 Time:See the full schedule Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church St. (aka Mattie Cooper Square) Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Meow...! This sexy leopard print dress is an easy fit for an important night out, or even an office presentation. You will be at the top of your game and will hold the attention in the room. Pair with a pair of chunky gold earrings, which you can also find in Darryl's. Need a coat? Also at Darryl's. That's right, girl. They got you.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
sabine be is at it again with the cleverest looks. The illusion on these frames is different with each color. Which color would match your eyes? The tortoise shell is an obvious YES as it goes with everything. Now, do you want a pop of blue? Only in Luxe Optique will you find quirky designs like this.
226 Main Street, Beacon, NY 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Gorgeous high-end loft with polished concrete floors, with radiant heat throughout." Price: $799,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Perhaps you have noticed, when visiting your favorite store in Dutchess County, that there are no longer plastic bags available. The countywide change went into effect on 1/1/20 to ban single-use plastic bags. Don't worry, Antalek & Moore has got you covered! Stop into their offices at 340 Main Street, Beacon, and say hi to Thomasine for one our reusable shopping bags!
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You know what is the most convenient cool thing you have right now? The knowledge of what is going on inside of each art gallery in Beacon this weekend for Second Saturday - all. in. one. place.
That's right. A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Guide Editor Catherine Sweet hunts and gathers for what is opening where, and then tells you the inside story about it. She even knows what gallery might have disappeared into a hiatus (like Mother Gallery this month), but who is showing upstairs at Parts & Labor Beacon at 1154 North Avenue (next to the twinkly lit windows of Giannetta Salon Spa when you're coming up from the train). Catherine even knows which coffee shops are hosting an artist on their walls (like Bank Square and Big Mouth Coffee Roasters this month). And even what brewery.
How do we do this? With the support of sponsors like No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works located in the coziest little spot on Main Street near Brothers Trattoria. With sponsor support of our Guides, we can bring you these projects. Thank you to all of our advertisers!
TOP LEFT: Industrial Arts Brewing Co. keeps pushing the boundaries of what we expect when visiting a brewery. First, they scored a resident food truck with Eat Church. Now, there’s art up on the walls. Industrial Arts welcomes Casey Inch, who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Connecticut. He went out to Colorado to earn his BFA in Painting, then in 2007 he moved to Brooklyn to deepen his painting and drawing studies pursuing an MFA at Pratt Institute. Inch exhibits his work nationally, and continues to work in his Brooklyn studio. TOP RIGHT: The River, pastels from Croton-on-Hudson artist Evan Turk continues at Clarkson University’s Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries in their Main Street gallery. Turk created the series of more than 150 pastel paintings in the span of an entire year, through all four seasons, reflecting on continuity, impermanence, and change. BOTTOM LEFT: A trio of pretty-new openings at Dia: Better known for her work with sculpture and light, Marian Zazeela instead brings to Dia her works on paper, which ”showcase the range of materials and motifs that stem from the artist’s deep interest in calligraphy and ornamental forms,” according to Dia’s press release. It’ll be interesting to see how those more ornate pieces leap out from the less-decorative works that Dia’s known for. BOTTOM RIGHT: Whispers from the Castle Keep, an exhibit of memorabilia from the Bannerman Castle Trust is on display at the Beacon Historical Society. It includes small artifacts from the Civil and Spanish American wars. Paintings, photographs, catalogs, and rare artifacts will tell the story of the Bannerman arsenal and castle.
Classics for Kids presents Pianist Fei Fei
Day: Saturday, January 11, 2020 Time: 12 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Artichoke Storytelling Series
Day: Saturday, January 11, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival Day: Sunday, January 12, 2020 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
We know you're iced over with this cold weather, but it's coming out great in colors for your wardrobe. This ice blue stretch pant goes with any season - pair with the whimsical paisley print shown here, or top with a black sweater or a super sharp jacket. We have a couple - you do too! You'll turn heads in this outfit. Find it at Darryl's now and let their stylists dress you.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Check these itty-bitties! Staying on theme with the bright winter blue/greens, Luxe Optique has a fresh collection of eyewear for kids in the store right now. Luxe Optique is known for their kind and patient treatment with kids - both in the doctor's office for the exam, and for the fitting once you find a style that works. Make your eye appointment today - even if you think your kid doesn't need it! You'd be surprised (some of us at ALBB have had glasses since third grade).
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
"The details are what brings the look all together, and we love it!" says Lambs Hill about this photo. Not only are they a bridal boutique, but they can connect you with the other components you need to create and capture a beautiful wedding.
Photo by @the.ramsdens⠀
Flowers: @maple_field_floral ⠀
Dress: @madisonjamesbridal
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Vision Boarding With Magazines
Day: Saturday, January 11, 2020 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Price: $10 per person, All You Can Clip Ages 6 & up (kids must be accompanied by adult)
It's Vision Boarding Season! Come to A Little Beacon Space to collect your clippings from Tin Shingle's magazine collection, and take your collage to your next Vision Board event or party. You can Vision Board anything, but now is Resolution time. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide.
50 Mountain Lane, Beacon, NY 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Sitting on almost a half-acre, perched on a rolling hill landscape, this cottage strikes the perfect balance between Old World charm with a touch of contemporary upgrades." Price: $294,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Perhaps you have noticed, when visiting your favorite store in Dutchess County, there are no longer plastic bags available. The countywide change went into effect on 1/1/20 to ban single-use plastic bags. Don't worry, Antalek & Moore got you covered! Stop into their offices at 340 Main Street, Beacon and say hi to Thomasine for one of our reusable shopping bags!
A Little Beacon Space
Book A Little Beacon Space for your next board meeting or business retreat. Perfect for small fundraiser functions, or a business cocktail party! Located in the heart of Beacon, the room is designed for easy and inspiring conversations. Pricing & Availability >
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MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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PS: Our column Writerly Happenings is coming back! In these cozy times, you need to know about the reading and the writing. If you have anything writerly related, submit it here. Take this seasonal downtime to make an appointment to visit No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works near Brothers Trattoria, and Binnacle Books. Binnacle can order any book you want if they don't have it.
Opening Reception: The Sympathetic Eye
Day: Saturday, January 4, 2020 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live @ The Howland: Abby Feldman’s Life Is Amazing
Day: Saturday, January 4, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
#AllTheDresses... That's what is happening inside of Darryl's right now. Plus coats and jackets that will really streamline your look. Find long, fleecy jackets for comfortable chilly days, and fitted crop jackets for a day at the office or smart evening out. SALE: The storewide sale is on. Check the tags for pricing.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
If the pictures you've been seeing on the walls of Luxe Optique have a familiar feel to them, it is because they are your Beacon neighbors. From Luxe stylists themselves, to Mr. Arnoff of Arnoff Moving and Storage. Even Gertie the famed pattern-maker is a Luxe model now!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
We always enjoy the little sneak peeks from Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique's #dressoftheweek. It really makes you appreciate the beautiful work and detail put into these gowns. Follow their Instagram if you want to be dazzled.
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment with Lambs Hill.
Vision Boarding With Magazines
Day: Saturday, January 4, 2020 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Price: $10 per person, All You Can Clip Ages 6 & up (kids must be accompanied by adult)
It's Vision Boarding Season! Come to A Little Beacon Space to collect your clippings from Tin Shingle's magazine collection, and take your collage to your next Vision Board event or party. You can Vision Board anything, but now is Resolution time.
Vision Boarding is when you have an idea or a direction you’d like to go in, and you need help shaping that concept with pictures, words, or letters. When using a magazine for Vision Boarding, you open the pages of the magazine and explore the imagery inside - imagery that you have maybe never imagined before, but speaks to you. Fabric, makeup applications, nail polish drips, trucks driving through golden fields of wheat, strawberry shortcakes, etc. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide.
1 East Main Street, Unit 301, Beacon, NY 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms From Gate House Realty: “One of a kind, spacious, SoHo-style luxury loft in heart of Beacon. Stunning mountain views, light-filled open floor plan, exposed brick, wide plank oak floors and original historic beams highlight the architecture in this industrial space.“ Price: $1,150,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Beacon Dental
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
Beacon Dental is currently expanding to further meet your needs at their facility. They have expanded next door by 2,500 square feet and offer brand new equipment and furnishings! Their team now includes an associate dentist, an orthodontist, and a periodontist. Says Beacon Dental: "We are dedicated to constant and never-ending improvement to provide many more treatment options at one convenient location." Visit their new office and check out their new services.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
340 Main Street, Beacon, NY
(845) 831-4300
Planning a big event? Insurance will be the last thing you want to think about. Let Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency handle that for you. They will do the homework to find you the best coverage for the best price. Call them to get started: (845) 831-4300
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street, Beacon, NY First Floor, First Door of the historic Telephone Building
A Little Beacon Space is an event venue in Beacon that can accomodate up to 25 people in different seating configurations. Tables, chairs, a bar, and even a projector with screen can be used for your meeting, movie, or presentation. Pricing & Availability >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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What day is it?
Have you emerged from your house?
Thank goodness for routines, as we get this weekend edition of A Little Beacon Blog out on Fridays.
The sidewalks in Beacon are packed, as lots of visitors have come to Beacon for their holiday vacation, and are combing the sidewalks. Take a long walk, either in downtown Beacon or along the Hudson River. The second pavilion area at Long Dock Park is pleasant and gets you close to the water. There is plenty of seating on benches and tables, as you can see in this mini-video we made for you.
Hayden Wayne's Cirque de la Lune
Day: Saturday, December 28, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Serious Comedy Theatre's YEAR-END HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW
Day: Saturday, December 28, 2019 Time: 8 to 10 pm Location: Story Screen, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Closing Reception: INCLUSION
Day: Sunday, December 29, 2019 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
New Year's Eve -- A Different Way to Ring in the New Year
Day: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Time: 9 pm to midnight+ Location: Beacon Zen, 473 Main St., Suite 2, Beacon, NY Information >
New Year's Eve Deal In Newburgh
Newburgh Partners With Lyft To Offer Discount On Drop-Offs and Pickups Read all about it >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
First Day Hike
Day: January 1, 2020 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
PTACEK Home/LLTO
146 #2 Main Street www.livelighttraveloften.com www.ptacekhome.com
Step inside PTACEK HOME/LLTO and you will see this bench - or table - you decide. The furniture inside of PTACEK Home is made by Tom Ptacek, a master homebuilder and designer who has his own tree milling and molding capabilities, which allows his team of craftspeople to repurpose salvaged materials and storm-downed trees. Says Tom about about this piece: "I view the Gamma Outie Bench as a Brutalist wood sculpture as well as a piece of furniture! Look at it, sit on it, enjoy it!" WHERE IS THIS STORE? You'll find it located down the new path just before the kayak station at Mountain Tops.
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Now is the time to stock up on gorgeous sweaters from Darryl's. The styles and textures are all different, so you can get comfy/cozy/fuzzy, or a thin knit for shapely fit. The colors are bright, making for a crisp look on gray days. Pair with a blouse underneath, and a pompom hat on top! PS: Do see our mini-video of this storefront so that you can get a close-up of the dress and sweater jacket in the window! In our Insta-Stories now.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Theo frames are for the playful modernist. The Theo frames pictured here are at Luxe Optique right now, and look super-sharp. There's still time to take advantage of your Healthcare Spending Account! It is a good time to squeeze in an eye exam or get a new pair of frames. Check our your options at Luxe Optique. PS: Those of you who are Luxe regulars will miss Julia, whose last day is Saturday. She has been studying to be a nurse, and is ready to fly. She hopes to be an ER nurse. Stop in and wish her well!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
We are in absolute awe of this dramatic gown shot. There are no words. Photo taken by Lamont Aulet for the #LambsHillBride Abbey Armstrong. The gown is of beaded lace by Justin Alexander Signature. Call (845) 765-2900 to book your appointment with Lambs Hill.
33 Davis Street, Beacon, NY 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom
From the street view, this house looks shorter than it is. You'll want to do a drive-by or walk around the neighborhood to get a real feel for this property. Located near Melzingah Tap House on the east side of town near the mountain. Call Gate House to schedule a viewing. From Gate House Realty: "A stunning classic brick beauty in the heart of Beacon. An open palate for your design and restorative touch." Price: $399,900 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
340 Main Street, Beacon, NY
(845) 831-4300
Planning a big event? Insurance will be the last thing you want to think about. Let Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency handle that for you. They will do the homework to find you the best coverage for the best price. Call them to get started: (845) 831-4300
Beacon Dental
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
Beacon Dental is currently expanding to further suit your needs at their facility. They have expanded next door - by 2,500 square feet! - and offer brand new equipment and furnishings! Their team now includes an associate dentist, an orthodontist, and a periodontist. Says Beacon Dental: "We are dedicated to constant and never-ending improvement to provide many more treatment options at one convenient location." Visit their new office and check out their new services.
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street, Beacon, NY First Floor, First Door of the historic Telephone Building
A Little Beacon Space is an event venue in Beacon that can accomodate up to 25 people in different seating configurations. Tables, chairs, a bar, and even a projector with screen can be used for your meeting, movie, or presentation. Pricing & Availability >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
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If you haven't been into the Hudson Valley Food Hall yet, you are missing out. If this is not a regular stop on your regular Sunday Farmers Market circuit, then you need to throw a wrench into your weekly habits, and treat yourself to a mac and cheese/pulled pork bowl from Miz Hattie's Southern BBQ, which is one of the eateries inside. We got the scoop from Miz Hattie herself (who lives nearby in Beacon) on how growing up on a farm in North Carolina shaped her BBQ and pecan pie-making dreams. PS: If you follow our Instagram, you know that we love a good mango lassi, which you can also get at the Hudson Valley Food Hall.
Last-Minute Shopping
You may have a few winning items on your Holiday Gift List. Use A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide that highlights the shops in Beacon. From men's shirts to packaging-free deodorant (it's a mineral rock with no synthetic chemicals), you will find it on Beacon's Main Street.
Christmas Trees For Sale From Firefighters
Days/Time: Wednesday to Friday, 5 to 8 pm Days/Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm Location: Parking lot at 60 East Main St. (across from Dogwood and the Beacon Engine Fire Company)
This year, according to the Beacon Free Press, the firefighters are donating the proceeds of their tree sales to a fund that provides Christmas gifts to families. A separate agency selects the families.
Holiday Dance Performance
Day: Friday, December 20, 2019 Time: 6 to 7 pm Location: Rombout Middle School, 88 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Tis The Season with Tony DePaolo & Russell Cusick
Day: Saturday, December 21, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Holiday Party at Hudson Valley Food Hall
Days: Saturday, December 21, 2019 Time: 1 to 6 pm Location: 288 Main St., Beacon, NY
Celebrate the holidays at the Hudson Valley Food Hall. There will be free photos with Santa, cookie decorating, food samples, and a raffle.
1-3pm Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
3-6pm Photos with Santa Information >
Truman Capote’s Holiday Classic - A Christmas Memory
Day: Sunday, December 22, 2019 Time: 6 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Sleepwalker Textiles Days: Ongoing through Tuesday, December 31 Location: 438 Main St., Beacon, NY (next to the Beacon Hotel)
Read more about this pop-up in this article.
Vintage Pop-Up at Zora Dora's
Days: Daily Location: Zora Dora's, 201 Main St., Beacon, NY
Holiday Crafts Pop-Up at CreateSpace
Days: Saturday, December 21, 2019 Time: 11 am to 7 pm Location: CreateSpace, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
LLTO/PTACEK Home
146 #2 Main Street www.livelighttraveloften.com www.ptacekhome.com
Now available at Live Light Travel Often (LLTO) - beautiful as an object and useful as a tool, this ceramic mortar bowl is carefully shaped to catch and bring ingredients down to the center of the bowl while having a design that is sophisticated enough to go straight to the table. This mortar bowl is made using traditional Iwami clay, known for its excellent durability. The hand-combed base efficiently grinds your ingredients firmly and the silicone base keeps this mortar from slipping. A perfect gift of beauty and purpose. Pro tip: The shop is located down the new path just before the kayak station at Mountain Tops.
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Here is a great gift idea that will you not find (yet) in her closet! Darryl's is known for this lace-up-the-back sweater with a slouchy hood. Right now, it is available in a brightly colored plaid. This is one of Darryl's most popular items this season! SALE: Look for offers of up to 50% off already reduced pricing! Located across from Hudson Beach Glass.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
There's still time to take advantage of your Healthcare Spending Account! It is a good time for an eye exam, or get a new pair of frames. Check our your options at Luxe Optique. SALE: Select frames are on sale for 50% off. Find out which ones!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Who needs Fifth Avenue when there are beautifully decorated holiday windows right here on Main Street! ❄️ Have you seen Lambs Hill's holiday windows display? Take a walk down and get swept away in this bridal fantasy.
Call (845) 765-2900, or book your appointment online through their website!
389 Main Street, Beacon, NY From Gate House Realty: "Fantastic opportunity to own and operate a popular and well-established wine bar right on Beacon's Main Street." Price: $195,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
The official start of winter is Saturday, and Antalek & Moore is here to share some tips to help keep everyone safe on the road: *Slow it down - adjust your speed down to help with the lower traction you have when driving on ice and snow. Don't try to take off in a hurry and take extra time to stop for lights. *Give extra room - increase your following distance to 5 to 6 seconds. The longer distance will allow for the extended time needed to stop. *Keep moving - don't stop if you can avoid it. It takes a lot less effort to get moving while still rolling vs. from a full stop. This is true, especially with hills to help carry you to the top.
A Little Beacon Space
Book A Little Beacon Space for your next board meeting or business retreat. Perfect for small fundraiser functions, or a business cocktail party! Located in the heart of Beacon, the room is designed for easy and inspiring conversations. Pricing & Availability >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog
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Baby, it's gray outside, but it's bright inside the shops who are staying open late for your holiday shopping! Pictured here is a photo from a person who used to live in New York, Rachel Calvelli, and loves coming back to visit, especially Beacon. She says: "One of my favorite little towns upstate. I love how much it's grown since I moved. And I especially love how the community supports the small businesses."
Tonight (Friday) is the last night of Hop & Shop, where participating stores are staying open until 9 pm. Will stores stay open later during the rest of the season? Perhaps... Only you will know when you drive or walk down - don't let Googling hours fool you! Get your answers IRL.
It's Second Saturday this weekend! Here is a peek at the opening or closing exhibits you don't want to miss.
TOP LEFT: Clutter, 7th annual Gift-Wrapped show with small-scale pieces from dozens of artists. Pictured here: a piece from artist Little Lazies.
TOP RIGHT: RiverWinds Gallery has its 16th annual big group holiday exhibition, with work from artists around the Hudson Valley in everything from jewelry to paintings to prints. Special for this year is their highlighting of usable art, with a spotlight on a huge collection of ceramic mugs, like this one by Lynn Isaacson.
BOTTOM LEFT: Maria Lago, whose Studio 502 is one of the longest-running galleries on Beacon's East End, returns with new paintings in Ideograph Materica.
BOTTOM RIGHT: The Beacon Historical Society is displaying its collection of vintage holiday ephemera, with cards and trinkets from Beacon's past.
Christmas Trees For Sale by Firefighters Days/Time: Wednesday to Friday, 5 to 8 pm Days/Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm Location: Parking Lot at 60 East Main Street (across from Dogwood and the Beacon Engine Fire Company)
This year, according to the Beacon Free Press, the firefighters are donating their Christmas tree sales to a fund that provides Christmas gifts to families. A separate agency selects the families.
International Film Night: “Crazy Rich Asians”
Day: Friday, December 13, 2019 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Moon, Serpent and Bone Oddities and Curiosities Night Market
Day: Friday, December 13, 2019 Time: 6 pm to midnight Location: HYATT House Fishkill, 100 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY Information >
Holiday Party at Hudson Valley Food Hall
Days: Saturday, December 14 & 21, 2019 Time: 1 to 6 pm; 1 to 3 pm Gingerbread Cookie Decorating; 3 to 6 pm Photos with Santa Location: 288 Main St., Beacon, NY
Celebrate the holidays at the Hudson Valley Food Hall. There will be free photos with Santa, cookie decorating, food samples, and a raffle. Information >
Mighty Girl CD Release
Day: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The 20th Annual Musical Holiday with Sloan Wainwright & Friends
Day: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Santa at Bank Square Coffeehouse
Day: Sunday, December 15, 2019 Time: 10 am to 12 pm Location: Bank Square Coffeehouse, 129 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
"Jingle All The Way" to Cafe Sizzle!
Day: Sunday, December 15, 2019 Time: 6 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
CreateSpace Beacon’s Holiday Pop-Up
Day: Thursday to Sunday, December 12-15, 2019 Time: 6 pm Location: CreateSpace Beacon, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Reservoir's Holiday Makers Pop-UP Market
Days: Saturday & Sunday, December 14-15, 2019 Time: Store hours Location: Reservoir, 460 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Sleepwalker Textiles Days: Ongoing through December 31, 2019 Time: n/a Location: 438 Main St., Beacon, NY (next to the Beacon Hotel)
Read more about this pop-up in this article.
Vintage Pop-Up at Zora Dora's
Days: Daily Time: n/a Location: Zora Dora's, 201 Main St., Beacon, NY
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
PTACEK Home/LLTO
146 #2 Main Street www.ptacekhome.com www.livelighttraveloften.com
This wall planter is sure to catch the eye of anyone walking into your home - or office! The designer, Thomas Ptacek, crafts each piece of furniture and the wall pieces available in PTACEK Home/LLTO from reclaimed materials. This piece is made of boards from construction, and then darkened using various methods. The succulents planted in each box make for a great contrast. Even better? PTACEK Home can build to your specs. If you have a spot in your home or office and want a smaller one, they can most likely accommodate. Go inside to ask! Pro tip: This shop is located down the new path just before the kayak station at Mountain Tops.
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Your summer festival wardrobe days are not over! Throw that coat to the side and let this knitwear from Aldo Martins of Barcelona change up your outfit this weekend - and any day of the week. Just grab mittens and a scarf and go! Oh, and did you see the ballcaps with the pompom at Darryl's? See our InstaStories in the Sponsor Highlight. They are adorable and available now inside. Open late for Hop & Shop! SALE: Look for offers of up to 50% off already reduced pricing!
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Look at these frames at Luxe Optique from French Collection. Are you seeing cross-eye? Are you seeing cat-eye? You are seeing the latest breakout designs from French Collection in a stunning example of what more you can expect from your frames from designers who love eyewear. Go in and try these on, but see which other pairs you ultimately fall in luxe - we mean love - with! SALE: Select frames are on sale for 50% off. Find out which ones!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) TRUNK SHOW!
This weekend only is the @madisonjamesbridal Trunk Show! Book your Trunk Show appointment while they still have some availability!
Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!
Musical Theater Workshop with Joshua Burrage
Day: Sunday, December 15, 2019 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Ballet Arts Studio, 107 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide.
1 East Main Street, Unit 301, Beacon, NY 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "One of a kind, spacious, SoHo-style luxury loft in the heart of Beacon. Stunning mountain views, light-filled open floor plan, exposed brick, wide-plank oak floors and original historic beams highlight the architecture in this industrial space." Price: $1,150,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
A friendly reminder from Antalek & Moore: As you are checking off items on your holiday shopping list this year, they wanted to share a few tips to make it a safe and enjoyable time. 🎄Watch out for porch pirates. It is becoming pretty common to order a present or two online these days and many times your packages are delivered during the day while you are not at home. Take advantage of real-time delivery alerts to help ensure your items are received.
A Little Beacon Space
Book A Little Beacon Space for your next board meeting or business retreat. Perfect for small fundraiser functions, or a business cocktail party! Located in the heart of Beacon, the room is designed for easy and inspiring conversations. Pricing & Availability >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog
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This is it! 3... 2... 1... Shop! The best part is, you live local, and you live among some pretty amazing shops with some pretty amazing clothes, earrings, paintings, sweaters, gloves, toys, hair color, nail polish, air plants, kitchen gadgets that solve your life's problems, tattoos, and more. Yeah - Beacon! One mile of retail solutions that you can feel good about because the shops are owned by your friends and neighbors. PS: Speaking of air plants, there is a new furniture design store in town where you can find such holders, tables, shelves and more...
Even if those friends/business owners live in Poughkeepsie or Hopewell Junction and commute to Beacon each week to serve you up with a delightful shopping experience, you are helping them. And helping yourself because you bought something awesome.
Embrace the season, but safely: Turn on that Christmas carol station. Let it snow. Drive safe. Pump the brakes. Don't pass on the left if a car has stopped in front of you to turn left (biggest pet peeve about Beacon drivers especially in the snow).
Let's help ourselves out and hit up this Black Friday and beyond! Some deals await you in this issue of The Things To Do In Beacon Guides:
City of Beacon Tree Lighting
Day: Saturday, November 30, 2019 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Welcome Center, Main Street & 9D, Beacon, NY
Make an ornament, enjoy hot drinks and cookies, enjoy carols sung by Scouts and welcome Santa Claus. The tree will be lit at dusk. Information >
Spring Street Reading Series
Day: Saturday, November 30, 2019 Time: 7 pm Location: Atlas Studios, 11 Spring St., Newburgh, NY
Writers will explore their relationship to food in this month’s event. The evening includes Beacon residents Emily and Matt Clifton, authors of Cork and Knife: Build Complex Flavors with Bourbon, Wine, Beer, and More! Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Reklaimed on Main with Kat
Days: Friday to Sunday, November 29-December 1, 2019 Times: Friday, 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Location: CreateSpace Beacon, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
2019 Thanksgiving-Calorie Burn 5K Fun Run/Walk
Day: Sunday, December 1, 2019 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: 1568 NY-9D Wappingers Falls, NY
Looking for an affordable, family-friendly way to burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories? Then register for the 2019 Thanksgiving-Calorie Burn 5K Family Fun Run/Walk. $10/Adults (14+), Children/$5 and Adult Groups of 3+ members $7/person. All proceeds go to help local families in need. Information >
Pete Sanfilippo Holiday Run
Day: Saturday, December 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 am & 10:15 am Location: Knights of Columbus, Village of Wappingers, NY Information >
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Everyone: Meet Cammy, one of the stylists working in Darryl's. She's ready to style you in your next outfit! She's pictured here outside of The Inn & Spa at Beacon, neighbor of Darryl's Clothing Boutique. She styled an outfit just for this issue of ALBB: the jacket with bell sleeves, and black-on-black velvet polka dot pants. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:
- 20% off all full-price fall/winter fashions
- An additional 20% off all already-reduced fashions, for savings up to 60% off original prices, excluding accessories.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:
- Buy a $100 gift card and get $20 bonus, plus free eye exam!
- If you buy a $300 gift card, you get a $50 bonus and free eye exam.
- 30-50% off select brands like Christian Roth, Lafont, and Christopher Cloos. TIP: Buy a gift certificate for yourself! This is a great time to save on frames you need.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Covering multiple storefronts, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique's windows showcase a Winter Wonderland at night, at 1 East Main Street. Stop in at Trax next door to warm up with a hot chocolate or coffee.
The Crafty Hammer
4 South Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY
(845) 834-9665 (WOOD) @thecraftyhammerllc
Black Friday Fun Day For Kids
Day: Friday, November 29, 2019 Time: 10 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm Location: The Crafty Hammer, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY
Do you want to do a little shopping without the kids? The Crafty Hammer is having a drop-off makers workshop today on Black Friday with two different sessions! Children bring lunch or dinner and Crafty Hammer supplies the snacks and beverages. Kids will make a holiday wood project and watch a holiday movie. Come in anyway to see The Crafty Hammer in action! Information >
A Little Beacon Blog's
Summer Camp Guide Advertising
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL
One of ALBB's most anticipated seasonal guides is having an Early-Bird Black Friday sale. Camp programs in the Hudson Valley can have featured listings in this guide with logo, pictures, enhanced description, and prominent placement. The Summer Camp Guide ranks #1 in Google for summer camps in Beacon, NY! Even if you don't know your program and date details now, buy now to lock in your savings. Sale Details + Pricing >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Cold Fit Cryotherapy
473 Main Street, Suite 4
Beacon, NY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:⠀
- Buy a 10-Pack Whole Body Cryotherapy and get two sessions FREE ($70 value)⠀
- Buy a 5-Pack Firm and Tone and get one session FREE ($300 value)⠀
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of these savings and give the gift of cryo to your loved ones (or yourself)! Specials are valid through Monday, 12/2. Call (845) 842-8085 or visit us at www.coldfitcryotherapy.com to book.
33 Davis Street, Beacon, NY 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "A stunning classic brick beauty in the heart of Beacon. An open palette for your design and restorative touch." Price: $399,900 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Price matters in insurance, but so does having someone local in your corner. Learn More
A Little Beacon Space :: Black Friday Deal!
35% off any package! That includes a Full Day Retreat Meeting, Pop-Up Shop, Small Day/Night Meeting, Business Cocktail Party, etc. Buy today, use any time. You'll book it on a certain date, but we can let you change your date if you need to. Coupon Code:BLACKFRIDAY (offer valid Black Friday and Small Business Saturday only) Check Pricing & Availability >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce :: Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? No? Why not? It really should be. Join here today. Learn More >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog
The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way.
We know you're getting ready for it ... the big Thanksgiving week ahead! Travel, food, clothing. It's going to be a great week (right?) especially if you're prepared. Luckily, we have ideas from our local business supporters that will make getting what you need easy.
TIP: Next Friday at 8 am, we are publishing our Black Friday Issue that will include the deals from our amazing advertisers who help make producing this publication possible. Friday will be a big day for you to find savings from your favorite stores, hair salons, restaurants, wherever it is that you need things from. Don't be shy about buying gift certificates for yourself (totally doing this at Salon Dae).
If you are a retail business who has been thinking of advertising with A Little Beacon Blog, this is a great time to start. Here's how.
Little 3x3 Boxes Art Contest Reception
A fundraiser for the Sloop Woody Guthrie
Day: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Scenic Hudson River Center (Red Barn), Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY
Little canvases have been painted, and the artwork is available for purchase by bid at this annual reception party. Information >
Live Concert: Chris Forbes (Pianist)
Day: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert: 4x4 Music Off Road
Day: Sunday, November 24, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Holiday Pop-Up Market
Day: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Re-Pop-Up Perma-Pop-Up of Sleepwalker Textiles
Day: Through December 31, 2019 Time: See store for hours. Location: Next to the Beacon Hotel, 428 Main St., Beacon, NY Get The Scoop >
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
You just got invited to an awards dinner. Or a gala. Or a fancy family dinner party. What will you wear? First thought: Go to Darryl's. On the racks now is a flirty little black velvet polka dot dress with long sleeves and a tiered skirt. Pictured here is a deep navy blue number, also with polka dots and a puff sleeve. (We may or may not have bought this after photographing it...) Ask about their long skirts and pants, too!
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Eye candy! That's what you'll find at Luxe Optique, especially on the shelves from French Collective.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
"Rain or shine, you'll always be mine" - what a lovely photoshoot, this #lambshillbride is still glowing! We are also crazy about this beautiful fall-inspired bouquet.
The Crafty Hammer
4 South Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY
(845) 834-9665 (WOOD) www.thecraftyhammer.com
SAVE THE DATE!
Black Friday Fun Day For Kids
Day: Friday, November 29, 2019 Time: 10 am to 2 pm or 2 to 6 pm Location: The Crafty Hammer, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY
Here's the answer to the scheduling crazy that could be shopping on Black Friday. Entertain your kids at The Crafty Hammer on Black Friday! There's drop-off service for kids on Black Friday, with two different sessions. Children can bring lunch or dinner. Snacks and beverages are provided. Kids will make a holiday wood project and watch a holiday movie. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
15 Fairview Road, Fishkill, NY 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Total privacy in this completely renovated contemporary-style home, on a half-acre of property bordering state land." Price: $475,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
A Little Beacon Space :: Black Friday Deal!
A Little Beacon Space is going to have a Black Friday deal! It will be 50% off any rental package. Short meetings, medium meetings, full-day meetings, pop-up shops, anything. Friday only. To be used at any point in the future. Details to come in next week's newsletter. Check Pricing & Availability >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Event planning includes a lot of details. Antalek & Moore makes the insurance part easy. Let them do the homework and find you the best rate for the coverage you need. Learn More
Beacon Chamber of Commerce ::
Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? No? Why not? It really should be. Join here today. Learn More >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog
The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way.
Do you know what to do when your bones are cold? Put on your mittens and head outside for a nice walk down Main Street. Hop on the free public Beacon Bus and get off at Barb's Butchery, where you can pick up one of her new lavender-scented candles made from beef tallow. What butcher makes candles? Only the most resourceful ones, maybe only in Beacon. We track discoveries like this in A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide, Shopping Guide and Classes Guides, where our advertisers like Barb's Butchery have photo galleries to show you neat things while you decide where to eat! Thank you to all of our sponsors.
Beacon Players presents “Rock of Ages”
Day: Friday to Sunday, November 15-17, 2019 Time: See below Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
International Film Night: "Ashes of Time Redux"
Day: Friday, November 15, 2019 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert: Jason Kao Hwang: Sing House
Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Zombie Outbreak
Days: Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17, 2019 Time: 1 pm to 2 am Location: 47 East Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Jasper String Quartet with flutist Mimi Stillman
Day: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
"Every single time I wear a piece I bought at Darryl's, be it a sweater or bolero, I get a compliment on it. Could be from my hubby - who thinks he saw it for the first time but it's really the third compliment he's given to the same sweater (the camouflage one with half hoodie and lacing up the back) - or from someone on the sidewalk." - Katie Hellmuth Martin, publisher of A Little Beacon Blog.
Darryl's has a wide collection of designer sweaters in the shop right now. Open seven days, come in and see which sweater you like!
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
Good news! Luxe Optique has Firi frames available for 30% off! They also have a selection of handmade frames on sale from 30% to 50% off.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Look at the detail in Lambs Hill's Dress of The Week! Walk down the aisle in this elegant beaded A-Line gown from @signaturebyja. She's called "Hazel," and features a sequined tulle with a stunning feather-detailed train. The off-the-shoulder neckline makes the style elegant and unique.
Book your appointment today to try it on! Book online with Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique today or call them at (845) 765-2900!
Eat Church Food Truck 511 Fishkill Avenue
at Industrial Arts Brewing (past Auto Zone and the Barking Frog)
This week began Eat Church's test kitchen for the New Seasonal Menu/ReVue. Any dishes or flavors you would like to try? They want to hear from you! Visit the food truck at Industrial Arts Brewing, on Route 52.
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
It’s that time! Please place your Thanksgiving orders with Barb's Butchery by Sunday, November 17! Information >
Ayurveda Workshop
Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: beBhakti Yoga, 89 DeWindt St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Crafty Hammer
4 South Chestnut St., Beacon, NY
(845) 834-9665 (WOOD) @thecraftyhammerllc
This just in! Black Friday shopping just got easier because The Crafty Hammer is having a Children's Fun Day while you hit the Black Friday deals! A 10 am and 2 pm Children's Workshop is available. This is a drop-off event for kids 6 to 10 years old, and includes food. Book now online, and enjoy shopping!
Parents Night Out
Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019 Time: 5 to 7:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY For parents with children 6 years or older Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
4802 Ridgecrest Drive, Fishkill, NY 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Beautiful and bright end-unit townhouse in Holly Ridge." Rent: $2,350/month Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Event planning includes a lot of details. Antalek & Moore makes the insurance part easy. Let them do the homework and find you the best rate for the coverage you need. Learn More
A Little Beacon Space :: Pop-Up Shop Venue
You can have an instant shop at A Little Beacon Space! Display shelves, tables and racks are provided to make your weekend pop-up shop easier. Plus, promotion is included on A Little Beacon Blog. We have the system down to make your pop-up shop go smoothly. Check Pricing & Availability >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce :: Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More >
MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include:
Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer
Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor
Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide
Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog
The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way.
Support for this publication comes in part from these businesses. We have highlighted what makes them special on their own dedicated pages. Want your business listed here? See the "Sponsor Spotlight" or "Event Promotion" option in our Advertising Page.
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
Art Is Elementary
Luxe Optique
Days/Time: Wednesday to Friday, 5 to 8 pm
