The Grand Openings You've Been Waiting For :: Retail Therapy Guide 5/19/2023

Matcha Thomas Reopens on Sunday, May 21st from 10-5pm for their Grand Reopening and 2 year Anniversary Celebration. New menu items, extended open hours, upgraded design…& more! Carter's Restaurant has been open, but is in a Grand Re-Opening mode with a fresh focus on the menu and dining experience. If you have missed that caesar salad, now is the time to order. A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide continues to be updated! Spots are filling up! ALBB's Guide is organized by Age, Week of Camp, and Category, so you can click and search for specifically what you need. Be sure to print out our Summer Camp Organizer for each child to help keep track of where everyone will be each week.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Between the Lines: Beacon City School District All School Exhibit Day: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY. The exhibit features art from over 30 students from kindergarten through high school in a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, and photography. The all-school exhibition was organized with assistance from Claudine Farley, District Art Department Coordinator, and art instructors; Daniella Charter, Allison DeLisi, Sallie Farkas, Mark Lyon, Maria Murphy, Sergio Perez, Cathy Pezzo, Edmund Trad, and Susan Wurtz. The work on view is just a small sample of the creative work being done by students of all ages throughout the Beacon City School District. Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. Annual 5K Run/Walk Day: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Time: 10am Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY $30! Price increases on Race Day. *FREE - Children 10 and Under. T-Shirt to first 100 Pre-Registered Participants. Dogs & Strollers are welcomed. All proceeds benefit ART. Sponsor Give-Aways & Raffles. Information > SAVE THE DATE! Virtual EPA Information Session Day: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Virtual Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Delicious fajita tacos available at Dulce Cielo Mx! Stop in the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY New cocktail alert! Strawberry Kiwi Mojito now available at Baja! And other fabulous drinks. Mocktails available too. Be sure to check out the chalkboard for daily specials! The doors are open and outdoor dining is BACK! Nothing like enjoying the weather with good food, good drinks, and good company! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 You can see the care and precision Hudson Valley Goldsmith puts into each of their custom designed pieces. From sketches to reality, the journey of crafting your forever symbol of love is an absolute joy. Hudson Valley Goldsmith is your GO-To for all unique one-of-a-kind jewelry needs (and wants). See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Minimal is IN! But so is fashionable and unique. That's where you can count on Luxe Optique! Luxe Optique is THE go-to spot for all of your eyewear needs! Unique, minimal, and stunning (to stay the least) Stop in store and shop Jacques Marie Mage or Shop Online >. New styles are always arriving! Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Spring Mushrooming Workshop Day: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Time: 10am-12pm Ages 12+ - $10 Taro Ietaka is back again with another amazing fungi exploration! Hugely popular last year, this is a walk and talk on the Sierra trail that explores where to find fungi, safe species to forage and more. A dynamic teacher, Taro is a certified arborist and past president of the Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association. Register here >  Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. We finally finished our new website design job for Hudson Valley Food Hall! It's sexy and simple - exactly how it is in person! That's what we aim for... your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Hudson Valley Food Hall *NEW! Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley IT CONSULTING Morningside IT Consulting MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles   HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Happy Mother's Day! And Second Saturday! :: Retail Therapy Guide 5/12/2023

Ok, for all you people who celebrate Mother's Day! There is a good message from our friend Moraya Seeger DeGeare here at BFF Therapy (who also has a love and sex wellness column at Refinery29), that encourages us to sit with our feelings about Mother's Day, and to be honest with how we want to spend the day. As a mother (this is Katie writing), I've always enjoyed being on my own in the garden, having peace with the plants and the soil. This year, we're going to shake things up a bit and be at the Cupcake Festival (yes, THE Cupcake Festival that was in Beacon two times until it was two times too many as everyone overdosed on sweets and parking issues) at Dutchess Stadium (now called Heritage Financial Park. Sunday, May 14th, from 11am-4pm. We will be be offering face painting and hair braiding with plenty of glitter. Even Unicorn Snot! Come out and support us mamas who want to earn a little cash on the day, while painting delighted faces of children. And yes, you can sit in the chair too if you'd like a design! We'll have our tip jar out. See you soon!                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin TWICE TOLD Day: Friday, May 12, 2023 Time: 7-9pm Location: Norma's, 2648 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12 local writers will read literary pieces inspired by six photographs of local artist Margot Kingon. The writers include John Blesso, Michael Bogdanffy-Kriegh, Stephen Clair, Karen Faith, Eva Garcia, Alex Humphreys, Anna Brady Marcus, Terry Nelson, Linda Pratt, Drew Prochaska, Lena Rizkallah, and Donna Minkowitz! Fiddler's Bridge Half Marathon & 5K Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023 Time: Half Marathon (9:30am) , 5K (9:20am) , Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (9:00am) Location: 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Town of Clinton, NY) All proceeds benefit Stringendo Music School. This run is unique because our string students will be playing tunes all along the course! Information > BCSD Film Festival 2023 - Elementary Student Films Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023 Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Rd, Beacon, NY Two incredible screenings celebrating the works of over 200 BCSD student filmmakers from the very youngest to the very oldest in our district... a magical experience awaits you at the 2023 BCSD Student Film Festival Information > K104 Cupcake Festival  Day: Sunday, May 14, 2023 (rain or shine!) Time: 11am-4pm Location: Heritage Financial Park (Formerly Dutchess Stadium), 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ALBB will be spending Mothers Day at the Cupcake Festival from K104.7 in our face painting and hair braiding booth! Join us for the best cupcakes in the Hudson Valley, shop local vendors, and enjoy fun family activities! Information > Meeting About Emergency Tenant Protection Act Day: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center (formerly the MLK Center), 23 West Center Street, Beacon NY, 12508 Eli from Community Voices Heard will be leading a meeting informing people about the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, which is a topic that former City Council Member Terry Nelson brought up years ago, and was explored by Council, but did not go anywhere. If you are facing eviction or aggressive rent increases from your landlord, consider going to this meeting to learn about more resources. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Good weather is back! The Shmucks are happy to announce that their hours are changing which means more ice cream hours for you! Stop by the shop all summer long during these hours for some delicious scoops and treats! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can always count on Baja for their specials! Especially knowing that all foods are made with fresh quality ingredients! As the weather gets warmer, you'll for sure want to stop in. Sit out by the garage doors, indulge in delectable foods, and fancy drinks, like the strawberry kiwi mojito! Mocktails available too.  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 All those April showers are paying off!⁠ Let’s talk HIDDEN HALO! Do you love it? Do you have it or want it on your Engagement Ring? ⁠Better send a screenshot of this to your partner asap.Its a nice way to add diamond while still letting your main diamond be the center of attention! A win-win! Count on Hudson Valley Goldsmith for all unique one-of-a-kind designs. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Something about the warm weather makes us want NEW eyewear - especially one's that are FUN and unique. What better way to make a statement with your eyewear than to have your frame literally POP right off your face? Luxe Optique is THE go-to spot for all of your eyewear needs! Unique, minimal, and stunning (to stay the least) Stop in store and shop Anne et Valentin or Shop Online > Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. We finally finished our new website design job for Hudson Valley Food Hall! It's sexy and simple - exactly how it is in person! That's what we aim for... your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Hudson Valley Food Hall *NEW! Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley IT CONSULTING Morningside IT Consulting MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles   HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Last Week Of April! :: Retail Therapy Guide 4/28/2023

It's the last week of April, and the beginning of almost summer! It's been a beautiful spring, and there is a lot going on. There's a new business in town, Luminary Advanced Aesthetics, who was recommended to A Little Beacon Blog by our friend, Deborah Cortes of the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corp (BVAC). The local to local recommendation is the best we can receive! Luminary is having a "Half Birthday" event with other local partners, and you'll want to check it out. Scroll down. In the Kids Corner, it's camp-signup time. You need an downloadable organizer, and ALBB made you one! Visit our Summer Camp Guide and download our Camp List 2023 for each child, to keep track of where they are going and how that fits in with your travel plans. Don't miss signup for Yanarella's Pop Star Dance Camp and Frozen Adventure Dance Camp! Then, splurge shop for low priced kids gear and clothes from the Wee Play group, who organizes the annual Ree Play sale, which is a fundraiser for kids park development and other projects in Beacon. Details and deals on that below! PS: Huge round of applause to local businesses and artists who advertise their events with ALBB. We cannot produce this newsletter without them! Literally. We pay salaries to have this done because this blog is our business. ...And...we have an exciting announcement for you next time! Stay tuned, and have a great weekend.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Wee Play Community Project Presents: 19th Annual Ree-Play Sale Days & Times: Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9am-7pm (full price) Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 9am-4pm (50% off) Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 9am-2pm (75% off) Monday, May 1, 2023 from 9am-2pm (pay what you wish) Location: 724 Wolcott Ave., 9D, Beacon (Beacon City Pool Entrance) Children’s clothing, toys, baby & toddler equipment, books, music, movies, maternity clothes, children’s sports clothing & equipment, dress up clothing, outdoor toys, costumes, games. 100% of profits go directly back into the Beacon Community All Sport Health & Fitness Spring Fest: Puppy Yoga & Adoption Event Day: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Time: 11am-2pm Location: All Sport, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Puppy yoga and adoption event. Join the All Sport Health & Fitness team. $20 minimum donation to participate in puppy yoga with 100% proceeds going directly to C.A.R.E of Dutchess County. Registration required.  Information > Family Magic Show Day: Sunday, April 30, 2023 Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Two Way Brewing, 18 West Main St. Beacon, NY Information > Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop Day: Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, June 15, 2023 Opening Night Mixer - Wednesday, May 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Time: 10am-5pm Location: 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Ste F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, home decorating items and more! Perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, Birthdays, Weddings, and more with over 60 artists and makers from the Hudson Valley. Information > SAVE THE DATE! Luminary Advanced Aesthetics Half Birthday Event! Day: Friday, May 5, 2023 Time: 4-7pm Location: Luminary Advanced Aesthetics, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY Margaritas, raffles, specials & more! Including light fare by Casual Elegance of HV and permanent jewelry from King & Curated. You don’t wanna miss this one! RSVP 845.440.3244 Information > Follow Luminary Advanced Aesthetics on Instagram > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ceviche is back at El Nica Spot!  A MUST have! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Stop in! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Cheers to the weekend! Stop into Baja on the weekends to check out and try their featured drinks of the week! They're fresh, delicious, and seasonal - because Baja only uses fresh ingredients! In their drinks and in their dishes. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with their specials all summer long! Enjoy it with delicious southern cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Specials always available!  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Hudson Valley Goldsmith's workshop and repair process is unparalleled. They repair all fine jewelry, including pieces purchased elsewhere. Upon bringing your jewelry in for repair, you’ll be guided by a qualified professional who will explain the repair process, cost and timeframe. They’ll then provide you with a detailed description and picture of your jewelry taken with a microscope so you can rest assured that your piece of jewelry and your diamonds will safely be returned to you like new. All repairs are preformed by their team of goldsmiths in their in-house studio incorporating the latest technology such as laser welding, CAD, 3D printing, the latest in natural diamond detection and diamond grading.  PS - Interested in the necklace pictured?! Us too... You can shop it online here > Interested in custom design? See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Stop into Luxe Optique and take a journey on the ultimate eyewear experience. Its truly like no other! But also, there is an Optometrist on site if need be! Comprehensive Eye Exam? Contact Lens Exam or Contact Lens Training? Expert Progressive Lens Fitting? Custom Eyewear Fittings? Eyewear Repairs? DMV Vision Test? Yes, yes, and yes! Luxe Optique does it all. Stop in or Shop Online > PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Weekly Student Improv Jam FREE! Every Friday at 6:30pm More information > Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Here is the latest website design job we did with Hudson Valley Food Hall! Check it out here > And learn more about how we can help you and your biz! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Hudson Valley Food Hall *NEW! Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns IT CONSULTING Marqus IT Consulting MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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So Spring 😊 :: Retail Therapy Guide 4/21/2023

Happy Eid! What a month of celebrations and blossoms. Ramadan ended and Eid ul-Fitr, (“Festival of Breaking Fast”) is today (Friday). Masjid Ar Rashid (the Islamic Teaching Center) led Takbir at 8:00am and Eid prayer at 9am in Memorial Park. Muslims brought their prayer mats and laid them on the tarp, as the grass was wet. For a refresher on what is celebrated during Ramadan, read this article from Izdihar Dabashi. And remember, if you hear the call to prayer (adhan) from the mosque, this is what it means. Take a moment to take in some peace!                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth City Of Beacon's Earth Day Cleanup Days: Saturday April 22, 2023 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Several. Signup for the location you want. But you can also just show up! The locations and meeting points are below: South Avenue Elementary School: Main Entrance South Avenue Park: Beacon Recreation Lot (23 West Center Street) Sargent School: Main Entrance Rombout Middle School: Memorial Park in the Pavilion Parking Lot Rocky Glen and Rte. 52: Rte. 52 & Mill Street Teller Woods: Guardrail on Teller Avenue (opposite from Ballet Arts 107 Teller Avenue) East Side of Creek: Grandview/ South Avenue at the Tioranda Bridge. Enter from 9D down Grandview, near the Craig House and across from Beacon's University Settlement Camp. ALBB has posted a picture of it on the map here, provided by Green Beacon Coalition. JV Forrestal School: Playground Entrance East Side of Beacon: Stone and Liberty Street 12pm - 3pm: Hudson Valley Brewery.   Conservation Advisory Committee program outreach and social. One free drink ticket will be provided to volunteers 21+ and a discount on Groundlings pizza.  Non alcohol beverages also available. Come to celebrate Beacon and learn about electrification, composting, trail development and pollinator pathways. Information > Beacon's Free Loop Bus: Seeking Feedback To Improve Speaking of the environment, do you see that big blue bus driving around? Maybe you took it from the train station. Maybe you took it from a bus stop on Main Street. Maybe you took it all the way from Main Street to Barb's Butchery across the Fishkill Creek! After several years in operation, the organizers of it are seeking feedback via this online form. Read More > Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Garrison Art Center Earth Day Event Day: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 12pm-3pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY 10524 Calling all volunteers! We need your help with our garden. We have plans to plant native pollinator plants alongside our building. But first, we need your help in preparing our garden. So bring a shovel, a hoe, a trowel, and yourself on Friday, April 21st. While you are here, shop our upcycled art material sale. All proceeds go towards purchasing native pollinator plants. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY This is where the magic happens at Miz Hatties! The smoker. Stop in this weekend! Located inside the HV Food Hall.  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Featured drinks of the week at Baja! Fresa flora, flight of passion & mixed melon margarita. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with their specials all summer long! Enjoy it with delicious southern cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Specials always available!  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Throwback to when the lovely and talented Cheryl Engelhardt sporting some of Hudson Valley Goldsmith's jewelry on the red carpet at the Grammys! “This is me with my fans and family. Yes, my shirt is made up of about 100 signatures from fans, friends, and family. (And Enzo ) I have never been alone on this journey, and while sometimes it feels like it, tonight was a sweet sweet reminder that none of us are alone. ⁠ This was an incredible day and journey and I have so much more to say and share (including what’s coming next), but for now, I’ll just say, thank you.⁠” Stop into Hudson Valley Goldsmith for one-of-a-kind jewelry like this! You can also work with one of their amazing jewelers for something custom.  See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique offers their patients personalized high quality services from contact lenses to expert progressive lens fitting. World renowned eyewear selections curated for your ultimate eyewear experience! Stop in this week & find your purfect frame! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon (845) 831-4300 Do you have a spring in your step for home upgrades? Although the idea of a fresh start may seem exciting, the process can still be stressful, leaving many people unsure of where or how to begin. Along with hiring a reputable contractor, it's important to speak with Antalek & Moore's agents about updating your home insurance policy to reflect all improvements and avoid being underinsured. Their knowledgeable agents are always available to listen and make adjustments to your policy when needed. Reach out!  Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Happy Passover; Happy Easter; Happy Spring | Retail Therapy Guide 4/7/2023

Happy Passover; Happy Easter; Happy continued Ramadan; Happy Spring to everyone this weekend. There's a new outdoor art exhibit in Beacon's neighboring town of Wappingers Falls that you'll want to know about, details of which are below. Speaking of being outdoors, as you walk around Beacon, you may hear the call to prayer spoken from the speakers of the Masjid Ar Rashid mosque on certain holidays later on. Here's the translation and what it means.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Wappingers Falls Community Streetside Art Exhibit Days: Now 'till November. With a free, public reception on April 13, 2023 Time: 5-7pm Location: Downtown Wappingers Falls. Reception at River Valley Arts Center Look up! A new streetside art exhibit has popped up in Wappingers Falls. The artwork of several artists from around the Hudson Valley has been printed onto banners, and mounted onto lampposts. Information > Poets Respond to Art Days: Tues-Thurs until April 20, 2023 Time: 10 AM- 5 PM Location: 696 Dutchess Tnpk, St F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 This exhibit features 18 poets and 18 visual artists in our sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Every Thursday, River Valley Guild & Elixxr Cafe host a co-working space inside the food hall. To join in the fun, The Roosevelt Bar decided to create some low (and no) ABV cocktails! Bar is open everyday at 12! Located inside the HV Food Hall.  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Love us a big Baja burrito! Choice of Murray’s Chicken or Steak, Authentic Spanish Rice, Black Beans Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, NYS Local Cheese Blend & fresh Crema. There's nothing like it! Especially as the weather gets warmer and Baja starts to open up their garage doors! Stop in and enjoy Main Plates like this one, Starts/Bowls, Tacos, Quesadillas, and sides - like the tator tots! A must. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Have you ever seen a ring this beautiful!!? Probably not... because it's custom-made by Hudson Valley Goldsmith! If you can imagine it, they can make it! Dreams do come true... Reach out to Hudson Valley Goldsmith for your custom one-of-a-kind designs.  See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Yes, we've had a lot of rain this week. But 'they' do say... April showers, brings May flowers! And the sun is supposed to come out tomorrow! We should be seeing more of it. You'l want to be prepared for the sunniest days because we know they're coming. A new pair of unique sunglasses from Luxe Optique is the best way to prepare! Your go-to for all minimal eyewear! Contact lenses, sunglasses, prescription, or just-because-glasses! Stop in! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Truly, there is no place like home! Find your way to the best home insurance coverage - simply contact Antalek & Moore's expert agents!  Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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A Little Lime Inspo For Your Spring | Retail Therapy Guide 3/24/2023

First weekend of Spring is here! It may be cloudy and rainy, but don't let that bring down your spirits. We need the rain before we can get the flowers. Keep looking for patches of blue sky. Speaking of spirits, if you want to deepen your knowledge on the origin of cocktails, the bartender and front of house manager, Emily Morales, from Meyers Olde Dutch, explored 3 origin stories of the Margarita, as inspired by Women's History Month. For a delicious mocktail, visit the Wonder Bar and ask for their Migrating Coconut (we tried it). It has Coconut Creme, Lime, Pineapple, Fall Spices. PS: Are you a restaurant owner, and is your restaurant on the menu? This weekend edition of A Little Beacon Blog serves as a menu and shopping guide for people far and wide. Get listed down here so that we can feature your favorite foods, must-have products, and not-to-be-missed classes. See ALBB's Guide Packages for details. Newly priced at a rate for spring that you can lock in for life. Because we're going to be friends for a long time                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Compass Arts Creativity Project Dance Party Fundraiser Day: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: 7-11pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main St, Beacon, NY $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Compass Arts Creativity Project is celebrating five months of providing free arts education programs to students at Astor Head Start in Beacon, New York. These classes are part of our ongoing work to make the arts more accessible in our community.  Information > 7th Annual Soup 4 Greens: Beacon Farmers Market x Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens Day: March 26, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Beacon Farmer’s Market, DMV Parking Lot, 223 Main St. Join Beacon Farmers’ Market for their annual fundraiser that celebrates soup and community while supporting Common Ground Farm and Green Teen Beacon’s Greens4Greens food access program. They will be selling hot and frozen soups from local restaurants, as well as handmade soup bowls to enjoy for years to come. Thanks to several Beacon businesses for donating to make this a success, including Key Food for donating the bowls. See here for more. Information > Clean Water Act At 50 Years Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Time: 7pm/8:30pm Location: Virtual On Thursday Mar. 30th at 7:00 pm The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2023 Lecture Series Presents, The Clean Water Act at 50, with Clearwater Environmental Action Director, Manna Jo Greene and guests. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of a framework for protecting the nations waterways, it’s clear that there is still much work to be done. Free, Virtual, Register Here. Information > Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory’s 6th Anniversary Celebration Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: 8 N Cherry St. Poughkeepsie, NY Coffee, food, vendors, and more! Plus, drop off an item from their donation list and get entered in a drawing for an HRH/PUF goodie basket. Information > Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History MonthDays: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space Information >   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spring is here! Makes us  really want to go into Dulce Cielo Mx and try their shrimp tacos with their special pineapple sauce! YUM! Located inside the HV Food Hall.  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Buffalo chicken chimichangas are our weakness... For only $18! Filled with delicious Murray’s Buffalo Chicken, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and fresh Crema! Now that it's Spring, you can enjoy this while sitting out/or by the garage doors! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Look at this crown! Emeralds are in, and with their color, there are so many ways to design them.  Hudson Valley Goldsmith knows what to do for inspiration. This 14k yellow gold ring featuring 0.55cttw green emerald gemstones and 0.06cttw round brilliant diamonds handset along top modern crown. Go inside the store (next to Homespun) to bedazzle yourself. Shop it here > See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon The time has come for a fresh pair of sunglasses for this spring sunshine. Have you seen these RIGARDS at Luxe Optique?! (pictured to the right) RIGARDS has been sculpting original eyewear with a Nature-First Perspective since 2011. Luxe is one of the only stores in the country that carries some of the brands you'll find there who specialize in handmade. It's like going to an art museum, but designed for you to take home. PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon It's officially Spring! As the new season blooms, it's an excellent time to review and update your insurance coverage. Get in touch to see how Antalek & Moore can help you! Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! | Retail Therapy Guide 3/17/2023

Despite the snow and rain, there are 3 more days until Spring! Days are getting longer and it's staying lighter later! We're here for it. Did anyone even notice that the clocks changed last weekend after Beacon's Parade of Green (see pictures here)? In the spirit of green, we are going to highlight another beautiful job by a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory, Faust Design Build, who just revealed a bathroom with a shade of green to it as one of their latest projects. 🦚 ☘️ 'Tis the season for purging and redecoration. The Wee Play volunteers have just announced that the donation collection bins for kids clothing and gear, as well as maternity clothing, will open at the end of March. Watch for details! Anything you want to keep, you just store at Guardian Self Storage's Beacon location!                                                                  THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Clearwater’s 8th Annual Spirit Of The Hudson Gala Day: Sunday, March 19, 2023 Time: 3pm-7pm Location: The Garrison, U.S. 9, Garrison, NY Clearwater is pleased to honor Newburgh based environmentalist Ronald Zorrilla, founder and CEO of Outdoor Promise, with the Spirit of the Hudson Award. Zorrilla is being honored for his unwavering commitment to the environment and educating his community through direct engagement with the great outdoors. Clearwater will also bestow the Lifetime Contribution to Clearwater Award on longtime Clearwater affiliate Betsy Garthwaite. Garthwaite is a beloved member of the Clearwater community, having been Captain aboard the iconic Sloop from 1992-1995, and serving as Clearwater’s Board President from 2016-2018. This year’s Spirit of the Hudson gala will feature both a live and silent auction, live music by pianist Dan Englehardt, and guests will enjoy an exclusive evening in support of Clearwater's critical work on the Hudson River and its tributaries. Members of the public are welcome to attend and/or participate in the silent auction online. Information > Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History Month Days: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space Information >   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Corn bread and butter is exactly what we want this St Patricks Day Weekend! Yum! Find this goodness at Miz Hatties Bbq. Located inside the HV Food Hall.  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Baja featured this corned beef & cabbage burrito last year for St. Patricks Day! Can't wait to see the specials for this year! Baja is constantly rotating their specials menu to keep things fresh & only using the finest ingredients! Stop in this weekend & sit by the garage doors! Best place to enjoy the view of Main St. and people watch (you know it's fun) PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Absolutely in love with this new marquise diamond engagement ring with radiating baguette diamonds from Hudson Valley Goldsmith; your GO-TO for all jewelry needs!​​​​​​ ​​​​​​Recycled gold, silver and platinum and conflict free diamonds are used for every custom piece & repair and they seek out suppliers who do the same​​​​​​​​. Looking for something similar but maybe with a customized touch? HV Goldsmith can do that too! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking to get new & interesting eyewear? Look no further! Luxe Optique has you covered. Coolest eyewear - prescription or sunglasses! New brands are always arriving. Optometrist on site! Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Spring is THREE days away! It's time to get your vehicle ready before the season is in full bloom! Check your cooling system to avoid overheating, inspect your tires for proper traction in rainy conditions, replace your windshield wipers if necessary, and get a car wash to remove salt residue and other winter weather chemicals. While you're at it, don't forget to review and/or update your insurance policy! Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Cloudy With A Touch Of Green | Retail Therapy Guide 3/10/2023

We're just over a week away from S P R I N G! We made it through Winter. And we made it with barely any snow...which stinks for snow bunnies and grass who need the water...but also bring on the flowers, the busy streets, the outdoor dining, and the cold beverages! We are ready. But first, Beacon's St. Patrick's Day Parade is back again! A Little Beacon Blog is excited and we will be participating! We will be handing out stickers. One thing you'll be doing in the winter weather this weekend is getting cozy with a mug of hot chocolate, and voting for all of your favorite Beacon businesses and individuals who made it to the next round of the Best Of Hudson Valley 2023! A Little Beacon Blog has made it to the Elimination Round of Best Of Hudson Valley 2023, and we need your votes! It is because of you we make and write what we do, and we could not do it without this community.  To vote for us in the elimination round, you can do so here . ALBB is in the "People" category. We wrote you directions on how to vote here!                            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: The Big Night Day: Friday, March 10, 2023 Time: 8pm-9:45pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB   Beacon’s St. Patrick's Day Parade of Green Day: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 12pm Location: Main St., Beacon, NY Begins at Pohill Park and rolls down Main Street. Last year it went during a blizzard. So don't expect a weather delay. Information > Paddy In Poughkeepsie Day: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 2pm-8pm Location: MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center, Poughkeepsie, NY LIVE MUSIC from The Mighty Ploughboys, and the best Dropkick Murphys cover band, the NOTKick Murphys! Mahoney’s Irish Pub will be on site providing traditional Irish foods and fare, plus there will be plenty of vendors and of course BEER! Information > Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History Month Days: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Dulce Cielo Mx is a Hudson Valley finalist! You can vote for them here > Dulce Mx offers Authentic Mexican food with a 'street' concept. Vegetarian & Vegan options available. Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Over 12 taco flavors and taco specials! Barbacoa, Cajun Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork Belly, Pork Carnitas, Al Pastor, Gringo, Steak, Market Fish, Ahi Tuna, Scallop, Baja Shrimp, Buffalo Calamari, Chorizo, Short Rib, Veggie, and more! Grab 3 tacos for only $15. Family Taco Combo for only $37. Includes 8 Street Tacos (Chicken / Beef / Pork / Fish). Served With Authentic Spanish Rice & Beans! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 On Saturday March 11th at Hudson Valley Goldsmith's New Paltz location, they will be filling their cases with all the beautiful and unique gemstones they have! Ready to be made into a one of a kind piece of jewelry just for you! Stop in for this event! Hudson Valley Goldsmith will also be open in Beacon for all of your jewelry needs. Remember, it's ok to treat yourself! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon If you're feeling Caddy this weekend, stop into Luxe Optique for these beautiful Oliver Peoples glasses! Different colors to suit every one. Luxe Optique is your one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! Next Event: Day: Friday, March 10, 2023 Time: 8pm-9:45pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! The Foundation for Beacon Schools is marching in Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday, March 11th at 12:00 pm. They'll meet at the line up on Wolcott Avenue next to the Visitor’s Center at 11:30 am. They’re group #16. They’ll be promoting this year’s BCSD Student Film Festival. If you can join them and have a Film Festival t shirt, please wear it atop a thermal layer. If not, marchers are encouraged to wear green. They’d love your help handing out popcorn along the way! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Protect yourself from more than just the rain this National Umbrella Month. Umbrella Insurance supplements the limits and coverages of other policies, protecting you against injuries, property damage, certain lawsuits, and personal liability situations. Antalek & Moore's expert agents have you covered! Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Moody March :: Retail Therapy Guide 3/3/2023

Another day, another sunrise. We made it to Friday again. And was sunny for the moment! The moodiness of March weather is taking us all on an emotional roller-coaster. Keep the salt and shovels out, and you should be fine. Keep the faith. Keep the romance. PS: Keep March 11th and noon free on your calendar to attend Beacon's Parade of Green. Look for A Little Beacon Blog's car! We will be handing out stickers. Remember how this parade happened last year? In that blizzard?                            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Lit Lit Day: Friday, March 3, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Beacon's own Maria Teresa Hart will be the featured author, reading from her new book Doll, a pop-culture feminist critique of doll culture and doll history from Bloomsbury Press's wonderful Object Lessons series. Arrive by 6:45 if you'd like to sign up for one hour remaining possible slots to read. Everyone gets up to five minutes. Masks are required. Drinks and snacks available! Maple Sugar Tours Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 100 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers and modern-day farmers, and see an evaporator in action. Information > Bird ID for Beginners with the Orange County Audubon Society Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St, Newburgh, NY Do you enjoy watching birds and want to work on your identification skills? Information > Penny Social Fundraiser - Animal Rescue Foundation Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: Doors open at 1pm. Calling begins at 3pm. Location: VFW, Main St., Beacon, NY ARF is a 100% volunteer no kill shelter and rely on donations to care for their animals. They have gathered some great prizes from local businesses and volunteers which they will raffle on the day! Free admission. Food & Drink will be available for purchase. ADA Accessible. Children are Welcome. Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Day: Sunday, March 5, 2023 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY E Nica Spot's Picadillo (Ground Beef) comes with potatoes, carrots, peppers, a side of white rice, and delicious sweet plantains. Yum! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY For only $13! Calamari from BAJA. A must starter choice! Made with tequila-tomato jam, pickled red onion, scallions, and fresh squeezed lime. Goes well with any of the entrees (obv). Other starters/bowls include Ahi Tuna Nachos, Clams & Mussels, Chicken Flautas, Seafood Ceviche, Loaded Fries, Mac & Cheese, and so much more! Takeout available! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Might need to add this Pisces ring to our stack, too! Hudson Valley Goldsmith offers fine custom jewelry and repair. All diamonds are hand selected from Antwerp and are obviously all unique and stunning! What's your sign? Want them to make your sign into a diamond band? Shoot them a message! Custom jewlery and expert repairs available! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Hello, newest arrivals of Leisure Society! Leisure Society offers the most unique eyewear out there and boy are they the definition of sexy! Minimal and sleek to say the leist. Annnd, they're available at Luxe! Luxe Optique is your one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon The new office space at 249 Main Street is coming along nicely! Stop in & say hello! Speak with Antalek & Moore's knowledgeable agents to make your future self proud. Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Sunny With A Chance Of Light :: Retail Therapy Guide 2/24/2021

The parades in Beacon are beginning....Kicking it off is the Beacon Spring Celebration of light this weekend. Followed by the Parade of Green next. Both happened last year in weather. The Beacon Spring Celebration of Light is a parade in the night, giving us a bit of hope for light and spring right around the corner. Saturday's weather is looking perfectly cold, so bundle up!                            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Serious.Comedy Theatre Presents: Improv Night Day: Friday, February 24, 2023 Time: Show at 8pm (Doors at 7:45) OR head on in early for the Weekly Open Jam at 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent Street Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) $12 for the show. $5 for the Weekly Open Jam. Ages 18+. Beer, seltzer and water available at the show. Information > Serious.Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party Day: Friday, February 24, 2023 (and every Friday!) Time: 8pm Location: The Roosevelt Bar (located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall), Beacon, NY Every Friday, enjoy a viewing party at the Roosevelt Bar inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall featuring local drag performer Andramada alongside a special guest. Attendees can look forward to live performances after each episode. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! The Hudson Valley Food Hall Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Beacon Celebration Of Light Parade and Festival Day: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY Bring your homemade lanterns, or just yourselves, and join the walk down the length of Beacon Main Street accompanied by the Street Beat Brass Band. At the end of the walk, display your lanterns and have tea and treats by the fire.  Information > Wanderlux Formal Day: Sunday, February 26, 2023 Time: 1pm-3pm (Live Fashion Show from 1pm-2pm) Location: Wanderlux, 475 Main St, Beacon, NY Over 40 New Formal Dress Arrivals Will Be Presented In Every Size, Color And Style. Looking For A Prom, Gala, Wedding ,Or Just a Fun Dress To Wear On Spring Break, Vacay, Or A Night Out? Then You Won’t Want To Miss This Event With A Special Guest Appearance By Head Designer @valedafneny And Featuring @dafneitaly Bags And Accessories. Complimentary Glitter Champagne and Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Glitter Cider + Sweet Treats, Raffle and Exclusive Discounts. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ciao Chow makes delicious & fresh hand made pasta + fried rice! They also offer delivery! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We love the Big Baja Burrito from Baja! Filled with your choice of Murray’s Chicken or steak, authentic Spanish rice, black beans, lettuce, frsh guacamole, pico de gallo, NYS local cheese blend  and crema. A very satisfying lunch or dinner! Tons of other Main Plates available as well as Tacos, Quesadillas, Starters, Bowls, and Sides. Oh, and a Kids Menu! New specials always. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Sparkles! That's what we needed this weekend. Walk into Hudson Valley Goldsmith (located next to Homespun) and let the light catch your eye. Prices range, as do stone sizes. Look for earrings, threaded earrings, necklaces, rings for men and women, and more. Recycled gold, silver and platinum and conflict free diamonds are used for every custom piece & repair. Hudson Valley Goldsmith seeks out suppliers who do the same. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Rain or shine, Luxe Optique truly does always ‘look’ this good! Luxe Optique is T H E  one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! "The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! "Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Build Your Own Joiner's Mallet & Bench Hook Day: Saturday, February 25, 2023 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2023 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 Information > Pen Turning Day: Sunday, February 26, 2023 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 19, 2023 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 Information > Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Be honest... when is the last time you made a dentist appt for a cleaning?! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Getting life insurance is an expression of love that goes beyond words. Antalek & Moore's agents are there to listen to you and make personalized recommendations for a policy that will allow you to enjoy your life now. Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: MARKETING COORDINATOR AT CALICO WALLPAPER > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Did You Get Caught In The Rain? | Retail Therapy Edition 2/17/2023

Maple sugar season has arrived (along with random wind and rain storms like the one Beacon experienced this afternoon). We're not done yet with this winter season, so stay buckled up! This edition has a new woodworking class, as well as a reminder to bring in menstruation products and gently used bras for a collection one of the stores on Main Street is hosting. Have great weekends!                            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party Day: Friday, February 17, 2023 (and every Friday!) Time: 8pm Location: The Roosevelt Bar (located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall), Beacon, NY Every Friday, enjoy a viewing party at the Roosevelt Bar inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall featuring local drag performer Andramada alongside a special guest. Attendees can look forward to live performances after each episode. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! 25th Annual Fishkill Polar Plunge Day: Saturday. February 18, 2023 Time: 8am-5pm Location: Sharpe Reservation, Camp Mariah, 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle - Drew Petersen, piano Day: Saturday. February 18, 2023 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Information > The Academy: 90's Party Day: Saturday, February 18, 2023 Time: 8pm-1am Location: The Academy, 33 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Entertainment by Grand Finale - The Party Never Stops. Tickets $10. Free admission for first 50 persons.  Information >  Beacon Open Studios: Winter Show @ The Yard Days: Saturday, February 18, 2023 & Sunday, February 19, 2023 Time: Saturday 12pm-9pm & Sunday 12pm-6pm Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information > Maple Sugar Tours Days: Saturday, February 18, 2023 & Sunday, February 19, 2023 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall, NY Information > Beacon Toy & Comic Book Show Hosts Beacon Curated - Winter 23 Day: Sunday, February 19, 2023 Time: 12-6pm Location: VFW Post 666, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY A mere $3 admission fee at the door will get you access to dozens of vintage dealers selling clothing, sneakers, retro video games, dead formats, jewelry, records, toys, that kind of a thing. Information > Stephen Mallon – Industrial Landscape Photography - Featuring Sea Trains Day: Thursday, February 23, 2023 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Beacon Sloop Club House, 2 Fynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508  Stephen Mallon as part of its 2023 Lecture Series. Mallon is a photographer and filmmaker who specializes in the industrial-scale creations of mankind at unusual moments of their life cycles. Featured will be Mallon's work titled "Sea Train: Subway Reef Photos," which highlights the MTA’s artificial reef project where more than 2,000 subway cars were placed in the Atlantic Ocean. Information > *LAST CHANCE! Beacon Bra Drive Days: February 1-23, 2023 Donate bras and menstrual products to folks in need. You can donate: gently used bras (including sports bras, nursing bras, mastectomy bras, sealed menstrual hygiene products (tampons, pads, liners). Bring/ship donation to: Witch Hazel, 176 Main St, Beacon, NY. The goal is 100 bras + 500 menstrual products! Your donations will go to I Support the Girls! I Support The Girls (ISTG) collects gently new/used bras and new, sealed menstrual hygiene products and distributes them to folks experiencing homelessness, to help restore dignity and self-respect. In the past 7 years, ISTG has donation over 21.2 million products to over 4,200 organizations. Questions > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY How about Hand Made String Hoppers with Spicy Coconut Samba from Tara Fusion?! Special Catering Order Only! Located inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Contemporary art lines the walls of Baja featuring many tequilas & tacos with a twist! 15 taco flavors available on the menu (excluding specials) and an option to order the Family Taco Combo for only $37! Includes 8 street tacos (chicken, beef, pork, or fish), served with authentic Spanish rice & beans. OR order 3 tacos for only $15! All options can be served as street tacos ;) Stop in! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 It doesn't need to be Valentine's Day for you to treat someone you love (including yourself) to something special! Jewelry from Hudson Valley Goldsmith is not only  s t u n n i n g  but all pieces are eco-friendly and made with recycled gold, platinum, and silver. Oh, and, twice a year, Hudson Valley Goldsmith travels to Antwerp Belgium, the diamond capital of the world to hand pick their Diamonds, meet with the diamond cutters and “Sightholders” who purchase directly from the mines. Selecting their diamonds so early in the global trade process assures that they’re able to provide you with the best quality and value as well as a shorter chain of custody to assure their diamonds’ conflict- free origins! Interested in Custom Design work? See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Believe it or not... Spring is around the corner. And your Spring wardrobe needs Anne et Valentin! Stop in and shop these! Luxe offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, contact lens new wearer training, expert progressive lens fitting, custom eyewear fittings & adjustments, eyewear repairs, and DMV vision tests! Your one-stop-shop for all eyewear needs! Need contact lenses? See more info here >  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause temporarily   Winter class registration closed All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Spring Woodworking & Boatbuilding Courses Offered at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Build Your Own Cigar Box And Guitar Day: Saturday, February 18, 2023 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2023 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, 86 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401 Information > Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon Friendly reminder that Antalek & Moore's office has relocated!  You can now find them right down the road at 249 Main Street, Unit 108 in Beacon. Please note that their phone, fax, and mailing address have not changed. They look forward to continuing to serve you all in their new space! Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Dear You, This is a love letter written to all of the hustlers out there. All of the business owners, creators, makers, and organizers. For Valentines Day, you need to hear this. Creator: you did this. To maintain this, is hard. To maintain this, means your heart needs to be in it every day. You are the main person who believes in you. If you don’t believe in you, things will fall apart. If you don’t believe in you, things you created will dry up. But they won’t die. Not if your heart is still beating. Not if it’s a good idea. The good idea you know should be made. It just needs a special breath of air. To breathe life back into it. And you will do that every day. And if you need to step away, to take more oxygen for yourself directly, that’s okay. Your creation will be there waiting for you. You may have new creations on the horizon. Those may replace what you are doing, or they may be in addition. Only you will know how to absorb. You will hire the people you need to. You will move office locations as you need to. You will buy more property as you need to. You do you, Creator. We are here for you. To support you and to buy from you. Create for us. We need you. More Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles ARE YOU HIRING? 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It Was Spring-Like Today! | Retail Therapy Guide 2/10/2023

The original title of this email was "It's Valentine's Day Weekend!" And that was written by ALBB's Retail Editor, Teslie. When ALBB's publisher Katie read it, she cringed and blocked her eyes. Because Teslie is a newlywed and so much in love with her best friend, and Katie is in...a different place. So once again, this triggers the ALBB Trivia Fact of Katie's old college newspaper column (did blogs exist then?) that was a love advice column called "Dear Trudy," where in her first column out the gate, she answered a male's question, where he asked: "I see the same girl every day on the sidewalk on our class schedule, and we always lock eyes. I just want to kiss her. Should I?" Trudy's answer was: "Yes!" which surprised most male readers. Obviously, that act could be taken the wrong way. That aside. You get to have a Love Advice column here tonight on your Friday. Because you should have love. Even if you don't have love right now. The truth is, you may have told yourself long ago that love and real life do not mix. That the logic of real life could not withstand love. That love would confuse things. And make you not able to live a logical life. If you said no to love many years ago, and closed yourself off, then I'm here to tell you that there is this thing called "working it out" and "being vulnerable," that therapists seem to know about, and people in Beacon seem to know about because they are tapped into things like that. While we don't know how love works, it can be considered that if there is something pulling you to a centered place, that results in a desire to understand instead of a desire to be angry, then you may be on to something. And if it doesn't work out. If you are from different worlds (hello, didn't anyone see The Little Mermaid?!), or if there is a block of some kind, and you can't have the love you feel, then at least you felt. And you tried. And if you cried, that's OK. Because crying, deep sobbing, is an orgasm of the heart that you needed. Wishing you the smoothest Valentine's Day. Please do treat yourself no matter if you are also treating someone else or not. What you'll find below is Teslie's original intro for this newsletter. Katie usually spends Valentine's Day at a book store :) And this holiday is one of her favorites. Teslie gives great advice below. Take her up on it. * * * Valentine's Day weekend is one of our favorites! It's the perfect excuse to finally make plans with your friends aka Galentine's Day, spend extra time with your significant other, and/or by yourself! Either way, there's definitely no shortage of things to do. Check out the prix fixe menus around town, snag the local chocolates from Håkan, Alps Sweet Shop, The Chocolate Studio or all of them, and treat yourself to something special - maybe a massage, a facial, manicure, or a new outfit, dance classes at Passion - The Adult Dance Studio... you deserve it! Don't forget* you can check out our Shopping Guide, Beauty Guide & Restaurant Guide to find these things easily!                            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: The Big Night! This One's For The Lovers Day: Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: 8pm (doors at 7:45pm) Location: 22 Kent Street Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Serious Comedy Theatre presents a unique, fun, weird comedy variety show: it’s THE BIG NIGHT!  This One’s for the Lovers  Beer, seltzer and water available at the show. $12! Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB! RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party Day: Friday, February 10, 2023 (and every Friday!) Time: 8pm Location: The Roosevelt Bar (located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall), Beacon, NY Every Friday, enjoy a viewing party at the Roosevelt Bar inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall featuring local drag performer Andramada alongside a special guest. Attendees can look forward to live performances after each episode. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! Steel Owl Day: Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: 8pm Location: District Social, 511 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY Great food, full bar, great music, lots of dancing, and fun! Information > Valentine Laughter Day: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Time: 6-8 & 9-11pm Location: Cafe Maroon and Club, Poughkeepsie, NY Eat, drink, laugh & after party! Information > Beacon Bra Drive Days: February 1-23, 2023 Donate bras and menstrual products to folks in need. You can donate: gently used bras (including sports bras, nursing bras, mastectomy bras, sealed menstrual hygiene products (tampons, pads, liners). Bring/ship donation to: Witch Hazel, 176 Main St, Beacon, NY. The goal is 100 bras + 500 menstrual products! Your donations will go to I Support the Girls! I Support The Girls (ISTG) collects gently new/used bras and new, sealed menstrual hygiene products and distributes them to folks experiencing homelessness, to help restore dignity and self-respect. In the past 7 years, ISTG has donation over 21.2 million products to over 4,200 organizations. Questions > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Dulce Cielo Mx Chicken Quesdailla made with flour torilla, queso, lettuce tomato, sour cream, cucumber and radish on the side! Paired with a delicious Blue Moon Ginger Latte from Elixxr! Both located inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Explore the progression of different aging techniques by sampling three expressions from one distillery: blanco, reposado, anejo! Baja offers an excellent selection of tequila and incredible southwest cuisine! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Constantly changing! Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Hudson Valley Goldsmith team is in Tucson Arizona to gem hunt in the worlds largest gem shows! The Tucson gem show is a collection of over 48 different shows, all happening in the same city, in exhibit halls to hotels and sprawling camps of roadside exhibit tents. The mix is slightly different every year. Each show has different dealers, some are fancy and require an invitation and some where there are great deals to be found with just a bit of work, they’re going to go to as many as their legs and wallets will bear!  This year, Hudson Valley Goldsmith will be looking for unique bi color tourmaline, Montana Sapphire, and gemstones in the new Pantone color of the year, Magenta! Can't wait to see what they come back with! In the mean time, check out this sneak peek > Interested in Custom Design work? See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe, we have NO words... The UMA WANG By Rigards is in the shop! Stop in and check them out. Snag them before we do! PS - word on the street is that Luxe also just received whole new shipment of Jacques Marie Mage's  newest releases! See collections >  PS: Luxe also offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, contact lens new wearer training, expert progressive lens fitting, custom eyewear fittings & adjustments, eyewear repairs, and DMV vision tests! Your one-stop-shop for all eyewear needs! Need contact lenses? See more info here >  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for 2023 classes now at Yanarella!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: TBD Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > IMPROV 201 - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Tuesday's Time: 7-10pm 8 sessions: January 10-February 28 Class showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon The majority of home insurance policies include coverage for these common forms of damages: snow, wind, rain, or ice. If your house becomes damaged, document the damage as soon as possible with photos, try a temporary repair, and save your receipts so that you can submit an accurate home insurance claim. Call Antalek & Moore to ensure you'll have 𝘴-𝘕𝘖-𝘸 need to worry this winter season! Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE New Template: Simple Social Content Planner Content planning can take many forms. The organization of it can look very different before it makes it to a published platform. Tin Shingle's new Simple Social Content Planner is your monthly and weekly spreadsheet for when a certain post should be written. Looking at this Template is less-involved than looking at Planoly or Hubspot. The purpose it serves is to help you organize before you create a finished post to schedule at your social platforms of choice. For those unfamiliar with Planoly, this is a tool you can use to schedule and post finished Instagram posts in advance. It was created before Instagram allowed for scheduling within its own platform. Members of Tin Shingle can download this template for free. For everyone else, there is a one-time fee, and then unlimited access is available for when updates are published. This template is a companion to Tin Shingle’s more comprehensive Editorial Content Planner. Activate your membership with Tin Shingle today! Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. So excited to be able to redesign the website for both The Hudson Valley Food Hall and The Roosevelt Bar! Each food vendor is going to have a page, and we are devoting a section to what days of the week each vendor is open, and what’s on their menus. This will be a fun project that will leave us hungry but always full as the vendors! We will keep you in the loop as we tackle this project! Can't wait to share. Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles ARE YOU HIRING? List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Are You Still In Hibernation? Enjoy That Hibernation...And Eat And Shop This... | Retail Therapy Guide 1/27/2023

Dear Beaconites: THE RESTAURANTS DEPEND ON YOU. If any of you complain that Beacon has become a "bedroom community" where only tourists keep it alive, ALBB can tell you right. now. that YOU have the power to sustain us throughout the week. But you might not be coming out! Silly. Lots of you complain - or give the reason - "Oh, well, I don't come out mid-week because everyone is closed! I can't remember what day they are open!" True, Dear Reader. Usually Tuesdays are the worst days in Beacon for places to be closed. But. Places like Homespun and MOD and Ziatun and Max's on Main and Hudson Valley Food Hall have been trying their best to stay open 7 days for you, and for that, they must be rewarded. By You. You really need to go to them on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Their sales need to go up on those days! The weekends are flooded, yes, but the restaurants and boutiques cannot survive alone on that. They need you! You need them! PRO TIP: Order ahead. If you are working in an office in Beacon, and you say: "But ALBB, I only get a few moments for my lunch. I take a brisk walk down Main Street, and then I'm back in my building!" ALBB can tell you: "Order ahead, silly! Duck in on that fast walk and pick up!" PS: This newsletter is late because, well, ALBB got cats (3) from Beans Cat Cafe this week, and we published the breaking news story that the City of Beacon has finally released the name of the man who died in the woods (the rock-bed stream, it is now confirmed) along Teller Avenue. Read it here. Scroll down, and form your menu and shopping plan. Are you a restaurant who is not on the menu? You can change that right now by advertising. Are you a patron of a restaurant or boutique, and love ALBB, and want to see your favorite shop advertise? Tell them! They need your encouragement. We can only continue publishing with the financial support of readers and businesses. Thank you! ALBB is small but mighty, and people love us.  And we love them. xoxoxoxo                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Improv Open Jam Day: Friday, January 27, 2023 Time: 7:30pm doors / 8pm show Location: 22 Kent St Room #109, Beacon, NY Not sure if you’re ready to take a full improv class? Just want to dip your toes in the improv waters? Or have you been performing for a while and just want to sharpen some skills? Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sponsor! Thank You! 2023 BCSD Student Film Festival Day: Saturday, January 28, 2023 Time: 1-3pm Location: Dia Beacon, Beacon, NY It’s a “season” now? Why, yes indeed! From this point in the winter onward, students all over Beacon are beginning to create movie magic: planning scripts and storyboards, making props and costumes, inventing new lighting techniques, and figuring out how to attach a camera to a skateboard for a dolly.  Information > Dia: Beacon Hudson Valley Free Day Day: Sunday, January 29, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Dia Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Piano Festival Day: Sunday, January 29, 2023 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Dulce Cielo Mexico added a new organic salad to their menu!  Spring greens, cucumber, tomato, walnut, red onions, seasonal fruit *can add protein or cheese! Stop in the HV Food Hall for tons of goodness! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY BAJA WINGS! Made with your Choice Of Chipotle-Honey Glaze, Korean BBQ, Spicy Baja Sauce -With Blue Cheese. The appetizer you need before you indulge in other goodies! Tacos, quesadillas, main plates (like the tequila scampi, steak risotto, cabo burger, etc.), and specials! Baja constantly has new specials because they use the finest ingredients! Stop in this weekend to fill your belly & soul.  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Constantly changing! Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Loving this alternative to traditional hoops! Solid 14K yellow gold Open Paper Clip Hoop Earring is exactly what your jewelry collection needs! Unique, minimal, sleek, and stunning! Shop the paperclip earring here! >  FYI *Did you know… anything you see in one metal, Hudson Valley Goldsmith can make in another? YES! Want these in white gold? Np! Shop all earring here > Interested in Custom Design work? See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon These White Gold Corbusier Leisure Society Frames from Luxe are the ones... the ones to complete any look! WFH? Check! Grabbing coffee? Check! Grocery shopping? Check! Out for dinner? Check! They go good with e v e r y t h i n g! Shop Luxe Optique online or stop in store! Luxe offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, contact lens new wearer training, expert progressive lens fitting, custom eyewear fittings & adjustments, eyewear repairs, and DMV vision tests! Your one-stop-shop for all eyewear needs! Need contact lenses? See more info here >  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  See collections >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for 2023 classes now at Yanarella!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: TBD Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > IMPROV 201 - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Tuesday's Time: 7-10pm 8 sessions: January 10-February 28 Class showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental's dentists may recommend teeth whitening to quickly improve the appearance of your smile! In-office whitening can dramatically enhance your smile in as little as one visit to Beacon Dental, while take-home whitening allows you to brighten your smile in the comfort of your own home. Give them a call at 845-838-3666 to make an appointment with Dr. Hongli Wang and learn more about professional teeth whitening! Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon January is #TeenDrivingAwarenessMonth! If your teen is ready to hit the road, now's the time to emphasize the importance of safe driving and establish ground rules, such as no cellphone use, extra passengers, speeding, alcohol, or driving without a seat belt. Get in touch with Antalek & Moore! If you have any questions or concerns about how your driving teenager will affect your policy, please contact them right away. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE It’s time!! To really use Tin Shingle’s 2023 Editorial Content Planner to contain your publishing ideas for what you need to put on your company blog, newsletter, and social media posts. This is an Excel spreadsheet that you can download from the Tin Shingle website, and then upload to Google Drive to connect your entire team with. Connect yourself with it on your phone from wherever you are. FREE: Free for Tin Shingle Members. Join now so that you can come into the community to discuss how to use the calendar on our Tin Shingle Open Office Hours (Idea Sessions) or in the online Forum. Already a member? Simply Log In and click here to download this template for free. $75: Buy it and get lifetime access. You will get the following year and updates every time they are uploaded to the Tin Shingle website for free. Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Here's the final sign for Dulce Cielo Mx! Located inside the HV Food Hall. It is officially complete! Go order your quesadilla Tuesday-Sunday and get your Breakfast Burrito on Saturday or Sunday 12-2pm only.  Then... inquire about a hand painted sign with love! > We're here for you. RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles ARE YOU HIRING? List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Beacon Recreation Reminds Us It's 59 Days Till Spring! :: Retail Therapy Guide 1/20/20

A reminder that Beacon businesses need you! Small businesses need you! In order for these businesses to stay open and offer all of the one-of-a-kind products/foods that you enjoy and love, you must support them! Shop small, eat local, and vote for your favorite businesses! You can also vote for us, A Little Beacon Blog! A Little Beacon Blog is a mighty but small team who is one of the many storytellers of the history of this area. We want to share with you what is happening on the weekends and what's going on in the local news. We love going out in the community to shop, enjoy a drink, dinner, brunch, you name it! But we do try to dedicate a lot of our time to researching developing stories about people and local news. If we're your favorite blog, vote for us!  To Vote:  Visit this website >  Scroll down to 'People' Click 'Blog' Vote! Your vote means the WORLD to us! It truly keeps us going. And don't forget to vote for your other favorite Beacon businesses! Favorite place for brunch, lunch, dinner, favorite place to shop, beauty products, etc.  If you have an event that you want to promote, we can do that for you through advertising! >  Thank you Beacon Performing Arts for being our latest Event advertiser! Interested in other Advertising Packages with ALBB? Check them out here > Enjoy the weekend! Another one without snow!                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Family Free Night at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Day: Saturday, January 21, 2023 Time: 5-8pm Location: 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY Come in after-hours and explore all of the museum exhibits for free at family free nights at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum. Information > Barbacoa Trio Day: Saturday, January 21, 2023 Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm Location: Reserva Wine Bar, 173 Main St, Beacon, NY Barbacoa is a Jazz, Funk, Latin & Trip Hop Trio based in the Hudson Valley.  Information >  Prom Dress Donations Promoted by the Beacon Recreation Department. Free for Beacon High School Students. Please no rips or stains. Please place on hanger. Donations accepted until 3/1. Text Ryan at 845-857-5751 for drop off. Information > Blood Donation Opportunity Promoted by the Beacon Recreation Department. There are only 6 out of 44 appointments filled. Eat a cheeseburger and spinach that day to get your iron up! Where: Beacon Recreation Gym. 23 West Center Street, Beacon NY 12508 When: Friday, February 2, 2023 Time: 11:30am-4:30pm Click here to register > Pete's Place Promoted by the Beacon Recreation Department. Pete's Place is a youth and young adult drop-in center located at 310 Mill Street in Poughkeepsie. The center is open to all youth under the age of 25, no appointments necessary! Services available at the center include referrals for housing and food insecurity, help with job search and resumes, free internet access, counseling and help with bullying, and access to hygiene supplies and toiletries. Trained care managers on site at all times to help. Pete's Place will be open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm with extended hours on Wednesday 10am-8pm. Wednesday nights will also soon feature special programming and activities from partner organizations. Film Festival Opportunity for Students Promoted by the Beacon Recreation Department. Calling all BCSD students! It's finally time to get started on your 2023 Student Film Festival project. What better way to GET INSPIRED than by joining us at Dia Beacon on Sat. Jan 28, 1-3 pm for the 2023 Film Fest kick-off party. Bring your friends and creativity! Watch inspo videos, talk to our 2022 student filmmakers, and get ready to start your 2023 masterpiece! Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY NEW foodies in the HV Food Hall! Tara Cuisine and Elixxr Wellness (pictured to the right - cosmic cacao and chaga latte). Stop in & check both places out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can we taco about how Baja has over 13 different taco flavors?! Babacoa, Cajun Chicken, Pork Carnitas, Ahi Tuna, Market Fish, Chorizo, Veggie AND MORE! Baja uses fresh ingredients in all tacos and all options can be served as street tacos! Choice of 3 for only $15. Need dinner tonight? Snag the Family Taco Combo for only $37! Includes 8 street tacos (chicken, beef, pork, fish), served with authentic spanish rice & beans. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Constantly changing! Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Pantone’s color of the year for 2023 is called Viva Magenta, it “vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength.” This color is definitely rooted in nature and there are lots of pieces with gemstones in this color family to choose from! Stop in Hudson Valley Goldsmith to snag one! Check out some of the beauties here > PS: Did you know… anything you see in one metal, Hudson Valley Goldsmith can make in another? YES! Interested in Custom Design work? See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You too, could look this good in eyewear! As long as you get them from Luxe! They're unique, insanely beautiful, made extremely well, and are dying to replace the old pair you've had for years! But also, Luxe offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, contact lens new wearer training, expert progressive lens fitting, custom eyewear fittings & adjustments, eyewear repairs, and DMV vision tests! Your one-stop-shop for all eyewear needs! Need contact lenses? See more info here >  Need to make an appt ? Do that here! >  See collections >  PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for 2023 classes now at Yanarella!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: TBD Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > WINTER REGISTRATION OPEN!!!   IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > IMPROV 201 - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Tuesday's Time: 7-10pm 8 sessions: January 10-February 28 Class showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 When was the last time you had a cleaning? It might be time for your checkup! Give Beacon Dental a call to find out when you can come in next to get your teeth cleaned! 845-838-3666. Beacon Dental is dedicated to your oral health and smile, and when you visit their practice, you can expect their dentists and each member of their team to treat you with compassion, integrity and honesty. Their first priority is your health, and they will work one-on-one with you to create individual treatment plans that will improve your oral health and smile. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon NEW BLOG ALERT! Commercial Property Rates are on the rise in 2023 - so what does this mean for you? Antalek & Moore's expert agents are always available if you would like to discuss your existing policies or for an evaluation of appropriate coverage. Learn more here > Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE It’s time!! To really use Tin Shingle’s 2023 Editorial Content Planner to contain your publishing ideas for what you need to put on your company blog, newsletter, and social media posts. This is an Excel spreadsheet that you can download from the Tin Shingle website, and then upload to Google Drive to connect your entire team with. Connect yourself with it on your phone from wherever you are. FREE: Free for Tin Shingle Members. Join now so that you can come into the community to discuss how to use the calendar on our Tin Shingle Open Office Hours (Idea Sessions) or in the online Forum. Already a member? Simply Log In and click here to download this template for free. $75: Buy it and get lifetime access. You will get the following year and updates every time they are uploaded to the Tin Shingle website for free. Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Here's the final sign for Dulce Cielo Mx! Located inside the HV Food Hall. It is officially complete! Go order your quesadilla Tuesday-Sunday and get your Breakfast Burrito on Saturday or Sunday 12-2pm only.  Then... inquire about a hand painted sign with love! > We're here for you. RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles ARE YOU HIRING? List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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How's That Weather? | Retail Therapy Guide 12/23/2022

Happy Hanukkah to those who have been observing this week. The festival of lights does warm everyone's hearts. Some of you may be traveling or winding down a busy week of last minute work deadlines and shopping deadlines. Give yourself some space to just be, and enjoy moments of silence.  ALBB is traveling on holiday, and left early while the sun was shining before the weather started. We're in the Midwest, and today is icy all around, covered by snowfall, and is -2. Won't be going anywhere for a while. Thank goodness for leftovers! And power. And water. And hot water. HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIP Last minute shopping doesn't have to be stressful! Especially when you're in Beacon - Beacon is filled with the best shops ever - which are open! Unlike in other parts of the country right now. Know what is an easy gift? Gift Certificates. Search ALBB's Beauty Guide. We are giving Gift Certificates of a Brow Shaping from The Blushery, a Hair Styling from Sullivan and Main, and we walked into The Green Room for the original Moroccan Hair Oil. Gift Certs from any of these categories is a win: good food, small unique shops, or to get beautified! And OMG there is a Free Eye Exam from Luxe Optique happening right now! Ending soon. Scroll down to learn more. NEW YEAR'S EVE TIP Book those New Year's Eve dinner reservations! Places have been filling up already. SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ALBB We want to emphasize a special message from our team - as we're winding down the year and looking into 2023, remember to approach resolutions and goals with a sense of love, kindness, and compassion for YOU. You are amazing just as you are and if you do not want to change, you do not have to change!                                   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Holiday Gingerbread Barn Building Day: Friday, December 23, 2022 Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm Location: Stony Kill Foundation, Inc., 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Families with kids age 3+! $25 per gingerbread barn. Join us in the barn classroom for a fun morning with your family as we construct a sweet gingerbread barn. We will tour the livestock barn for inspiration, then head indoors to start our masterpieces! Staff will be on hand to help families with assembly. Your decorated barn goes home with you to enjoy for the holidays. Information > American Red Cross: Babysitting Certification Course Days: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 & Thursday, December 29, 2022 Time: 11am-4pm Location: 23 West Center St., Beacon, NY CPR/AED/First Aid Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here > It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town. Feature your restaurant/eatery in the guide & be featured in this weekly newsletter! Promote your seasonal dishes/drinks, specials, events, etc. Click here for more details >   HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY A glimpse at the goodness over at Dulce Cielo Mexico! Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas y fajitas con espalda de puerco asada, pollo, pico de gallo, mole negro, rojo, guacamole y totopos de maiz y trigo. YUM! Stop in the HV Food Hall & visit all of the amazing foodies!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY At Baja, only the freshest top of the line ingredients are used - for both dishes and for cocktails. The place to go for delicious dinners, delectable drinks, and delightful desserts. But also... Baja serves 130+ of the best tequilas in the Hudson Valley! Here's what we're enjoying right now... For starters, the Grilled Street Corn for only $7 - comes with Cotija Cheese / Chipotle Crema / Peppered Trio / Lime. Entree? Ugh, thats tough! It's a toss up between the Cajun Chicken Taco made with  Black Beans/ Pico de Gallo / Cojita Cheese / Chipotle Ranch OR the Cabo Burger made with Cabo Wabo Marinated / Onion / Mushrooms Cheddar Cheese / Avocado. That's only if we're not getting a quesadilla! Kids menu available. Dessert too! OH & mocktails! Need a gift card? Stop in!  Check out the specials > PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon New LOCAL brand alert at Witch Hazel! You're gonna wanna read this! Hello, Captain Blankenship! A clean, vegan, cruelty-free hair care company based right here in the Hudson Valley. The entire line is great, but what's especially exciting right now is that they have a non-aerosol, benzene-free dry shampoo that can replace any you had to throw out because of the recent dry shampoo recall. No nasties here. At the shop and online, Witch Hazel has: - The previously mentioned wonderful dry shampoo - A hair serum that smooths frizz AND doubles as an overnight scalp treatment - A salt spray that'll make you feel like it's summer - A gentle shampoo with plant-based surfactants - A soothing conditioner that's hydrating without feeling weighty Captain Blankenship products come in aluminum bottles that are readily recyclable, and CB is also a certified B Corp that's Leaping Bunny certified and that participates in 1% for the Planet. The serum and salt spray are especially good stocking stuffers if ya need a last min one! Snag these before we take them ALL! OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Order florals >  HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 David & Sara started Hudson Valley Goldsmith in 2010 first traveling the East Coast to sell jewelry at juried craft shows and eventually, in fall 2013, opening a small store and workshop in New Paltz, NY. The business quickly outgrew the space and, in 2015, they moved the store to its current location on Main Street in New Paltz & opened a second location right HERE in BEACON (near Homespun)! Today, along with their team of goldsmiths, they create more than 1000 custom pieces a year, as well as sell the work of about 20 other artists. Hudson Valley Goldsmith  is proud to offer earth friendly metals, eco-friendly & socially conscious practices, diamonds & gemstones, expert repairs, and one-of-a-kind custom designs! Looking for something custom? See here for CUSTOM details > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon This is your last chance to shop the gift that's at the top of everyone's list! A Luxe Optique gift card! That can be used for eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear purchases! Let your loved ones choose their gift depending on their needs. Gift cards can be used in store or online. Snag them here >  Luxe Optique carries the most amazing brands of eyewear! Pictured here: Oliver Peoples (a fav of ALBB!) OH & LAST CHANCE FOR A free eye exam in Hudson through Dec 31! Ends soon! Hurry! PS: Appointments required for exams. PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Sign up for 2023 classes now at Yanarella!  Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month! Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > WINTER REGISTRATION OPEN!!!   IMPROV 101- WINTER 2023 Class meets: Wednesday’s Time: 7-10pm 6 sessions: January 25th- March 1st Class Showcase: Sunday, March 4 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   IMPROV CHARACTER WORKSHOP -  WINTER 2023 Class meets: Monday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 6 sessions: January 23rd - February 27 Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes >   SKETCH WRITING - WINTER 2023 Class meets: Thursday’s Time: 7pm - 10pm 8 sessions: January 12th - March 2nd Class Showcases: March 4 (time TDB) Teacher: Chris Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Wednesday was the first day of winter! And although we haven't seen the crazy snow storms just yet (YET), this is your sign to winterize your vehicle before we do and then it's too late! As fall winds down, now is the time to prepare your vehicle for freezing and snowy weather. Take your car for an oil change, complete battery testing, check antifreeze levels, replace wiper blades, gauge tire pressure, and always keep a full tank of gas. Additionally, contact one of Antalek & Moore's knowledgeable agents for an auto-insurance checkup to ensure you're protected on the road! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Lizzo’s Coconut Oil album is essential for several reasons. One is for self love and self care. The other is for self realization that you held the power for whatever you need the entire time (unless you are in extreme psychical situations like Ukraine or Yemen or Palestine or other severely oppressed places where resilience, quick thinking and hope are essential for survival). If the word “power” intimidates or confuses you, switch that word with “ability to go home in your soul that you had the entire time but didn’t realize.” And before you dismiss this as “that can never happen for me - I am cursed - nothing works out for me,” just give this read a chance and realize that indeed things may be stacked against you, and if they are, you need to be extra lithe at navigating to find or create your way. Read This > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Working on a new hand painted sign project for Dulce Cielo Mx (located in Hudson Valley Food Hall). Will keep you updated with the progress! If you need a custom painted sign, See information here >, we're happy to help! OR if *you* paint signs, list your service in A Little Beacon Blog’s Business Directory! Anyone from Photographers, Branding Agency, and more can list there.  PS - IT"S THAT TIME OF YEAR! You NEED to upgrade your website. It's a must! To keep the business going. Reach out! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  FLORAL Witch Hazel > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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