This year will mark the fifth year for the Bicycle Tree, which has grown in size and complexity. During its first year, the tree was smaller and stationary. Last year, visitors of all ages were delighted when they found they could interact with the tree by spinning wheels, using pedals, and climbing around its larger structure. Originally an initiative conceived by the artist Ed Benavente and sponsored by BeaconArts, the City of Beacon now also supports the event. Activities including a children's craft begin at 3:30 pm, Santa arrives at dusk, and the tree is lit at 5 pm. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.
The Bicycle Reindeer that brings Santa to the tree lighting each year. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
The Second Saturday Tree Lighting happens at Polhill Park next to the Beacon Welcome Center. Last year, in 2015, a record 750 people attended and 200 children sang, according to Kelly Ellenwood, Vice President of BeaconArts. During the day of the tree lighting, the program includes singers and dancers from various local schools, traditional Christmas carols, free hot chocolate and of course, Santa Claus himself, who is delivered by a Bicycle Reindeer to the tree. The menagerie of bicycle constructions has also grown to include a Bicycle Menorah for Hanukkah, and now a New Year’s Ball made of bicycle wheel rims. The latter will be dropped in the last seconds of 2016 for the second time at Dogwood (on the East End of town just over the Fishkill Creek).
Ed's sculptures are all around town. Most notable may be the tall fork and spoon that went up outside Café Amarcord during a Beacon 3D summer outdoor show. You also may have seen Ed peddling around town on his Santa Cab/Bike, aka the Bicycle Reindeer. Ed's work can also be seen in Marion Royael Gallery (speaking of which, have you been in to see the Doors exhibit, "Mr. Yard Presents Knock Knock Underground Emoji" yet? Today is a good day to go). To learn more about the tree, we asked the artist to tell us about it in his own words. Here's what he had to say:
Why the Bicycle Tree? How did this become an annual symbol in Beacon?
"First of all, this project was conceived in 2011 to help give a focal point for all of the various holiday activities being supported by the city, local businesses and volunteer groups. As is often the case, money was the biggest obstacle to having a large, central holiday display. When it comes to making something out of nothing, ask an artist. I am an artist, and a local resident and sculptor, and I volunteered to create a town Christmas Tree as an art project.
"As an art piece, the tree is not perfect. It is ever-evolving just like the community we live in. That’s one reason I chose the bicycle as a symbolic component. Bicycles are powered by people. I feel very fortunate to live in a place that knows how to keep things rolling.
"Taking a half-dozen or so junk bicycles, I fashioned a tree-shaped display and installed it on the empty lot at the corner of Main and Cross Streets (between River Winds Gallery and Hudson Beach Glass) under the sponsorship of the Beacon Arts Community Association (BACA). The location has since moved to Polhill Park."
How did it go? This bicycle tree? How was it received?
"It’s one of those things you just don’t know what people will do or how they will react. I was overwhelmed by the positive responses from people walking by as I was setting this thing up. It made them happy."
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The Bicycle Menorah Photo Credit: Ed Benavente
This tree lighting is an annual tradition, and Ed's work and BeaconArts' organization and promotion of the event are integral to the holiday season in Beacon. See you this afternoon/tonight at 3:30 pm! Santa arrives at dusk (about 4:30 pm) and the tree is lit at 5 pm. Bring a mug for hot chocolate. Then return to this spot on December 24, 2016 for the lighting of the Bicycle Menorah to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, and let's gather at Dogwood on New Year's Eve for the dropping of the Bicycle Ball.
The Bicycle Ball for New Year's Eve at Dogwood. Photo Credit: Ed Benavente
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This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
This weekend our shopping guide features small gifts you can find in your favorite shops all along Main Street!
Happy Second Saturday! Day: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Time: Art Gallery Showings All Day. Times differ by event. Location: Beacon Get This Art Gallery Guide >
Second Saturday is a celebratory day in Beacon, started in part by visionaries at BeaconArts and other folks in the early 2000s as a way to promote art galleries. Events and openings happen throughout the day, the breadth of which has expanded now that shops and restaurants participate in the day as well. Each month, A Little Beacon Blog complies a Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide of the art showings at galleries, churches, outdoor events, and anywhere else that an art show is happening.
Sparkle! Day: Friday & Saturday, December 9 and 10, 16 and 17 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
BeaconArts and The City Of Beacon Annual Tree Lighting Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: Kids Crafts at 3:30 pm, Santa arrives at 4:30 pm Location: Polhill Park / Beacon Visitors' Center (Main Street & Rte. 9D) Information >
Style Storehouse’s 1-Year Anniversary Cocktail Party Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 11 am to 8 pm
Beacon of Love Bake Sale and Fundraiser Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 11 am to 7 pm Location: Open Space Gallery, 510 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Wreath Decorating & Holiday Food Fair Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
Catahoula Cajun Band: One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Cajun Band Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: Dennings Point Distillery, 10 Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
“Seeing Music: Photography and the Art of Sound” Opening Reception Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Blood Drive: Holiday Edition Day: Sunday, December 11 Time: 1 to 7 pm Location: Beacon Hebrew Alliance, 55 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
No-Strings Marionettes Return Day: Sunday, December 11 Time: see below Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Breastfeeding Essentials Day: Friday, December 9 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma) Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 11 am to 2:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Second Saturday: Open House - Free Yoga Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 6 to 7 pm Location: Two Trees Yoga at Sacred Space, 436 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Chalk Paint 101® - The Annie Sloan Method Day: Sunday, December 11 Time: 9 am to noon Price:: $120 Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot Day: Sunday, December 11 Time: 11 am to noon Location: The Home Depot, 450 Rte. 9, Fishkill, NY Information >
Makers-on-Hudson Holiday Craft Fair Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Holiday Makers Market Days: Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Reservoir, 460 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Work:Shop Winter Market Days: Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Location: Wickham Solid Wood Studio, 578 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Psychedelic Sunset Vintage 1-Day Pop-Up Shop Day: Saturday, December 10 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Location: Shambhala Yoga and Healing Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > **Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
What’s better than a platter of succulent, braised short ribs? Locally-sourced short ribs from Barb’s Butchery! And you still have time to get your holiday orders of local, pasture-raised goose, duck, turkey, ham, and prime rib in before the December 18 deadline.
HOT TIP: Draught Industries announced that their final weekend is here. "Thanks for a great 2 years! Final weekend! All glasses $5 starting tonight until it's gone!! Come see us in Fishkill at The Dutchess Biercafe where we'll be adding a beautiful Biergarten next year!"
More recent updates have been made in the Restaurant Guide, including news from Homespun Foods and Kitchen Sink.
Welcome to one of the newest boutiques in Beacon, Bellus at 181 Main Street! Very close to Luxe Optique and across the street from Beacon Barkery. Bellus has a fantastic, curated selection of clothes and accessories for both men and women. Tuck one of these Pineda Covalín ties into any gentleman’s stocking to make his holiday brighter - and more fashionable.
This beaded and wire-wrapped tree necklace is just the tip of the iceberg of creative, locally-crafted gifts that reMADE and its artists have to offer. You’ll find intricate designs, quality craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind pieces - many with a good story behind them - to truly delight friends, family, and yourself.
Ever heard of "hot chocolate on a stick"? It’s a solid block of fine chocolate and seasonal flavors that you stir right into hot milk for a perfect cup of cocoa! A gift set of three flavors, available at Raven Rose, makes for a great stocking stuffer, Secret Santa and white elephant gift, or anytime treat. Raven Rose is in the former La Bella Rosa location on the east end of town.
Who says stocking stuffers can’t be spiky? These MICROspikes from Mountain Tops are a perfect gift for the winter adventurer - or snow shoveler - in your life. They fit over most shoes to increase traction in ice and snow, whether you’re hiking Mount Beacon or just walking the dog. Even better, Backpacker Magazine gave this model an Editors' Choice Award!
Give the gift of eye protection AND style this year with sunglass frames by Thom Browne and Oliver Peoples, complete with mirrored lenses, available at Luxe Optique! Remember, you can use your health savings and flexible spending account dollars on new frames. Plus, get a free eye exam with glasses purchase through December 31!
These furry puff ball keychains may fit in just the toe of a stocking, but they make a big statement! Style Storehouse has a whole assortment of colors, textures, and charms to choose from. Come by the shop on Saturday from noon to 8 pm to celebrate their one-year anniversary with a day of cocktails and sales!
By far the snuggliest option on our stocking stuffer list, these stuffed animals from East End, formerly the Pfotoshop, will warm hearts young and old! You’ll have to feel these to appreciate just how soft and cuddly they are.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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All Sport Health & Fitness
'Tis the season… to carol while you exercise! Throughout the month, All Sport is hosting a variety of musicians, including the Beacon High School choir, in the lobby to serenade members and get everyone in the spirit of fitness. See the schedule here and enjoy light refreshments in the lobby after your workout.
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Located in the heart of Beacon's Main Street, A Little Beacon Space is the perfect location for your workshop, presentation, pop-up shop, photoshoot, or other gathering.
You’re Invited! 2/11/17 to 2/12/17: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens. It will be heaven.
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A painting of the Woody Guthrie on a square canvas, similar to art produced for the "Little Boxes" fundraiser.
The 38-year-old Woody Guthrie, a sailboat (aka daysail sloop) built by Pete and Toshi Seeger and the Beacon Sloop Club in 1978 to create public access to sailing on the Hudson River, will not be sailing this year. The Sloop Woody Guthrie instead will undergo a complete restoration, and is currently fundraising to complete those efforts. The most recent fundraiser is the "Little Boxes Art Contest" happening this Sunday, December 4, from 5 to 8 pm at Scenic Hudson's River Center (Red Barn) at Long Dock Park, Beacon NY.
The Woody Guthrie is a long-standing symbol of river improvement: It was built to foster people's appreciation for the Hudson River during the early years of massive cleanup projects after General Electric (GE) had discharged 1.3 million pounds of PCBs into the Hudson River from two GE capacitor manufacturing plants located in the towns of Fort Edward and Hudson Falls, New York, between 1947 and 1977. The Seegers were instrumental in spearheading the cleanup and protection of the Hudson River. Building the Sloop Woody Guthrie was one way they demonstrated their commitment, and the sloop brought the public into direct contact with the Hudson to experience its vastness and river life for themselves.
In 1969, Pete and Toshi Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Restoration instituted the second great "Age of Sail" on the Hudson River with the launching of Clearwater, a wooden, gaff-rigged, topsail sloop, based on traditional designs developed over a 100-year period during the heyday of commercial sailing on the Hudson River. In order to make the boat more manageable by a modest budget and team of volunteers, the Woody Guthrie was designed as a smaller replica of the Clearwater.
About the 'Little Boxes' Art Contest 2016
People are encouraged to participate in the contest as artists or as patrons bidding on the art, to be auctioned off on Sunday, December 4. For an entry fee of $25, (fee can be paid here) each artist will receive a 3 x 3-inch, numbered canvas on which to create an original work of art, in their media of choice, on the theme of "The Hudson River." This fee includes a ticket to the reception, which is otherwise $15 (ticket can be purchased here). Artists wishing to submit multiple entries may purchase an additional canvas for $5. All completed artwork must be returned by December 2. Registration as an artist, or to simply attend the event, which will include refreshments, can be purchased here online.
To receive a canvas: Purchase your ticket online and bring proof of purchase to River Winds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon NY, Wednesday through Monday between noon and 6 pm.
All artwork will be offered for sale at a starting bid set by the artist, with all proceeds to be split 50/50 between the artist and the Woody Guthrie Restoration Project. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for People's Choice awards. A prize of $50 each will be awarded for the following categories:
Most Beautiful
Most Spectacular
Funniest
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The Artists' Reception and Awards will be held: Sunday, December 4, 2016 5 to 8 pm Scenic Hudson's River Center (Red Barn) Long Dock Park, Beacon NY
This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
The Beacon Players presents “Grease” Day: Friday through Sunday, November 18 to 20, 2016 Time: 6 pm Friday, 7 pm Saturday Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Elks Lounge Dance Night Day: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave. (Route 9D), Beacon, NY Information >
The Drunken Pumpkin - Taste and Discover Day: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
Lights, Camera, Action! Days: Saturday, November 19, 2016 (last day) Time: 1:30 to 2:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Z!ne Club @ Beacon Library Day: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Upcycle Art Studio for Teens (ages 11 and up)
Day: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Time: 11 am Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
American Sign Language Class for Older Children and Teens Days: Mondays, November 21 and 28, 2016 Time: 4 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Snapology Lego Mini Camp Days: Monday, November 21, 2016, Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
Mad Science Enrichment Program Days: Saturdays, November 19 and December 3, 2016 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
Visit our Kids Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Chalk Paint 101® - The Annie Sloan Method Day: Sunday, November 20, 2016 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Conscious Entrepreneurship: Mindful Tools to Build Profit + Purpose Day: Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2016 Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Location: Beahive, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Intro to Beekeeping with William Ofca Day: Sunday, November 20, 2016 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Coloring Books For Adults Day: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Time: 6 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Turkey Trot 25K, 5-Mile, 2-Mile, Kids Day: Thursday, November 24, 2016 Time: 7 am to noon Location: Arlington High School, Route 55, Freedom Plains, NY Information >
Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
50Roots.com Pop-Up Shop Days: November 25 to 27, 2016 Time: Open all day, with a complimentary happy hour! Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 50Roots.com is an online shop that carries only USA-made products. 50Roots is based in Newburgh, and brings their store to you, popping up over the Black Friday/Small Business Saturday weekend after Thanksgiving.
Read more about upcoming Pop-Up events!
**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
Barb’s Butchery's goulash has everything you need for the ultimate comfort lunch: elbow macaroni, locally-sourced meat, the perfect blend of spices, and seasoned fries. See the full menu here, and get ready for next week’s special: THE HAMINATOR.
The art doesn’t stop at the galleries in Beacon. The chefs at BAJA 328 have created a masterpiece for your plate with this new tuna tartare appetizer! Try it with one of Baja’s seasonal margaritas, like apple cinnamon and ginger pomegranate versions.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
Raven Rose is so much more than a florist! The updated selection of modern home decor and gifts includes these chic and versatile pieces with intricate lines and just a hint of metallic sheen. Browse the shop for unique gifts and home items that are sure to be complimented!
For those who like to keep their wine in convenient yet hidden locations, reMADE has the piece of furniture for you that friends will covet - and appreciate when they come over and need a handy bottle of wine while hanging out in your living room. The wine file cabinet, crafted by Keith Decent. What else do you file away?
Style, quality, and comfort align in this Catrina jacket from Prana. It’s made of oh-so-soft organic cotton, and it has just the right amount of structure to look chic while feeling like a cozy sweatshirt! Try it on for size in Mountain Tops.
These leather mantra bracelets are handmade with messages of love and encouragement - perfect little gifts for friends, family, and yourself! Come in to East End, formerly the Pfotoshop, to see the new colors and pick up a few.
Not only does Luxe Optique work with all insurance plans as an out-of-network provider, they will also submit claims for you AND take 15% off your purchase. Even better, you can use up the extra funds in your flex spending account to buy new glasses for yourself and the kids before the end of the year! Lafont makes plenty of styles for the little ones to choose from.
Now is the time to buy your favorite pair of jeans! Style Storehouse is offering 50% off on several FRAME denim styles, as well as Mother and J Brand, so come on in and try them on while supplies last.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
If you're suffering from post-election blues, the end of daylight savings time, or holiday anxiety, River Therapeutic Massage has the package for you: a 30-minute massage every week for six weeks. The De-Stress Package is only $250 and availability is limited, so book today!
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Join BeaconArts on Tuesday, December 6, for their seventh Annual Holiday Member event! All current, new, and renewing members will be welcome at Oak Vino Wine Bar on Main Street from 6 to 9 pm. The holiday event is always a great opportunity to get to know other members, from artists to local business owners. RSVP here. Not a member yet? Click here to join the organization behind Second Saturday and much of the public art around Beacon!
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All Sport Health & Fitness
Calling all gym buff artists: All Sport is planning an exhibit of its members' drawings, paintings, and photography. If you nurture your creative side as well as your body, email info@allsporthealthandfitness.com to find out how to add your work to the art show!
A Little Beacon Space
A Little Beacon Space is honored to be the location of the FIRST EVER 50roots.com pop-up shop! 50roots.com has been curating unique, American-made goods since 2013, specializing in giving customers not just great products, but also the behind-the-scenes stories. The shop will be set up for your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping pleasure next weekend!
You’re Invited: Don’t miss these events!
11/25/16: Pop-Up Shop: 50Roots.com Takes Over for a Boutique Experience 2/11/17-2/12/17: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens.
The Second Saturday Guide Edition...Your full guide for the day/night is here!
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This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend events pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
Happy Second Saturday! Day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: All day. Times different per event. Location: Beacon Get This Guide >
Second Saturday is a celebratory day in Beacon started in part by visionaries at BeaconArts and other folks in the early 2000s. Events and opportunities to see or make art occur throughout the day. Each month, A Little Beacon Blog complies a Guide of the art showings at galleries, stores, churches, outdoor events, and anywhere else where art is happening.
Because this Guide is new every month, we gather event information from newsletters, social media streams, and other sources, so we're constantly adding things! It's mostly ready by Friday, but keep checking the website home page for the final lineup!
SPECIAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR GUIDE SPONSORS! Raven Rose Saturday, 5 pm: Raven Rose is celebrating its official grand opening!
Luxe Optique Saturday, 3 to 7 pm: Luxe Optique is having a trunk show of exclusive J.F. Rey designer frames.
Style Storehouse
The style mavens are open late for you on Second Saturday! Between taking sips at galleries, dip into this warm store. Ask about the purse puffs.
Second Saturday Reception - Intro to Mind Pong Date: November 12, 2016 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Homeopathy for Winter Illness Day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Sacred Space, 436 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Fall Garlic Planting Field Day Day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: Noon to 2 pm Location: Downing Park Urban Farm, 207 Carpenter Ave., Newburgh, NY Information >
Mala-Making Workshop Day: Sunday, November 13, 2016 Time: 4 to 6:30 pm Location: Shambhala Yoga Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
21st Annual Goods and Services Auction Day: Sunday, November 13, 2016 Time: 4:30pm Location: Dutchess Golf Club, 2628 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Hudson Habitats: A Virtual River Tour
Day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: 10 am Location: Beacon Institute For Rivers & Estuaries, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Visit our Kids Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Japanese Shibori Workshop Day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Beacon Art Studio, 211 Fishkill Ave., Fishkill, NY Information >
Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Visit our 5K Race Guide to check out upcoming races in the area.
50Roots.com Pop-Up Shop Days: November 25 to 27, 2016 Time: Open all day, with a complimentary happy hour! Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 50Roots.com is an online shop that carries only USA-made products. 50Roots is based in Newburgh, and brings their store to you, popping up over the Black Friday/Small Business Saturday weekend after Thanksgiving.
Read more about upcoming Pop-Up events!
**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
Thanksgiving is only 13 days away - do you know where YOUR turkey is? It’s at Barb’s Butchery! Order from Barb’s and you’ll know your turkey was raised locally, supporting Hudson Valley farms. Plus, you can add on having the experts at the shop smoke it for you - easy peasy! Call in your order now, birds are limited: (845) 831-8050.
This is the last weekend of Restaurant Week, so head into BAJA 328 for the special three-course dinner menu, and warm your spirits with their new ginger pomegranate margarita!
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
Head into Raven Rose this Saturday, November 12, at 5pm for the official GRAND OPENING celebration (with beverages, of course)! The celebration is really all day: All purchases over $20 will come with a free surprise gift!
reMADE is known for eclectic wall decor that many people spot from the street and never forget. It's in part thanks to the creations of Beacon-based designer Ryan Samuelson, who also works as a professional window dresser for big brands you've shopped in. His latest statement piece is this wall light, which could soon grace your wall. Go on, you deserve it.
These Kamik boots are made in the USA and are built to keep your feet dry and warm throughout the seasons. The boots are lightly insulated and the bottoms are completely waterproof, perfect for defeating the winter slush around town. Come in to Mountain Tops to try a pair on - your feet will thank you!
East End, formerly known as Pfotoshop, has the collection you need to unwind, or should we say, un-wine-d. Rewined candles and soaps, handmade in South Carolina, come in scents that mimic different types of wine, and the candle jars are made from recycled wine bottles! Perfect for your own home and the wine lovers in your life. Plus, all candles are 10% off this weekend!
Come in to Luxe Optique this Saturday, November 12, from 3 to 7 pm for a trunk show of three exclusive eyewear lines from renowned designer J.F. Rey. These frames are handmade in France, and really are “art for the face”! J.F. Rey has been making artistic frames for decades, and for one of the new lines he resurrected his iconic 1985 designs - perfect for the eyewear collector and modern fashionista alike.
TONIGHT Style Storehouse is moving its entire stock to the Crew Restaurant in Poughkeepsie for its first annual Holiday Market pop-up shop! The fun, food, drinks, and shopping kick off at 6 pm.
Please Note: Style Storehouse's Main Street storefront will close at 3 pm on Friday to set up for the shindig at Crew. It will re-open as usual at 11:30 am on Saturday and stay open late for the Second Saturday festivities!
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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This is the last weekend to enjoy the group show at the Lofts at Beacon Gallery on Front Street! Participating artists include Carol Reid, Roland Windecker, Carl Grauer, Laurel Shute, Tadashi Hashimoto, Monika Clarke, Rob Penner, Dorothy Ernst, and Ian Roberts. This digital piece from Carol Reid’s latest series, called “Happy Hour,” was created right on site at the lofts.
Antalek & Moore
'Tis the season… for pop-up shops! Pop-up shops are a fantastic way to expand the market for your products and engage with new communities, but keep in mind that setting up in temporary locations also brings new risks. Antalek & Moore offers affordable short-term liability policies designed specifically for pop-up retailers, as well as insurance for year-round businesses. Call for a consultation and learn about your options and other things to think about: (845) 831-4300
Tin Shingle
If you’re ready to take your small business to the next level with effective press and social media strategies, Tin Shingle is the resource you need. From expert articles to live online training sessions, SEO basics to advanced Instagram tactics, and a community of supportive fellow entrepreneurs at your fingertips, you will have everything you need to get the word out about your business. If you want a taste of what Tin Shingle has to offer, tune in to our free TuneUp webinars on Wednesdays at noon! Join today!
InHouse Design Media
No matter what business you’re in, you need a top-notch website. At InHouse Design Media, we help you create the website and social media presence you need to engage your audience and turn them into clients and customers. Reach out to us today to discover how we can make your dream website a reality!
All Sport Health & Fitness
Veterans Day lasts all week at All Sport, from Monday’s Cycle-thon to tomorrow’s Salute to Our Veterans Boot Camp Class. Come in to sweat for the vets at a boot camp-style workout class from 9 to 10 am for a $25 donation that will benefit local veterans.
A Little Beacon Space
A Little Beacon Space is honored to be the location of the FIRST EVER 50Roots.com pop-up shop! 50roots.com has been curating unique, American-made goods since 2013, specializing in giving customers not just great products, but also the behind-the-scenes stories. The shop will be set up for your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping pleasure during the weekend after Thanksgiving!
You’re invited: Don’t miss these events!
11/25/16: Pop-Up Shop: 50Roots.com Takes Over for a Boutique Experience 2/11/17-2/12/17: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens.
Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants and beauty.
Hello!
This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
Pumpkins in the Park Jack O'Lantern Lighting
Carving: Monday to Thursday, October 24 to 27, 2016 Carving Time: 3 to 6 pm Lighting: Friday, October 28, 2016 Lighting Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon waterfront
Weekday afternoons , visit Long Dock Park to put your carving skills to use on pumpkins provided by Scenic Hudson. Stick around Friday evening, when the jack o'lanterns will be set aglow and displayed throughout the park. Information >
International Film Night Day: Friday, October 28, 2016 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Historial Society Luncheon Day: Sunday, October 30, 2016 Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Outback Steakhouse, Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Kids' Halloween Craft Event Day: Monday, October 31, 2016 Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, October 28, 2016 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Babysitters Preparedness Course
Ages: 12 & up
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location: All Sport, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information >
Painting Day of the Dead Skull Masks with Debbie Lane Day: Saturday, October 29, 2016 Time: 1 to 2 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beginning Photographer Fall Foliage Photo Excursion with Karl LaLonde Day: Saturday, Oct 29, 2016 Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Ghost Hunting Day: Sunday, October 30, 2016 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Vassar College Halloween 5K Fun Run Day: Saturday, October 29, 2016 Registration: Begins at 10 am Time: 11 am Location: Vassar College - North parking lot off Collegeview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Information>
Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
Read about the great time that was had at FitKidz Parent/Kid Yoga Workshop at A Little Beacon Space here. We also worked up a good sweat at our first Drop 'N Give Me 20 class. Stay tuned for the next one!
Read about more upcoming Pop-Up events!
**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
This weekend marks the last that Get Frosted Cupcakery will be open in Beacon. Please go in, buy a cupcake, and wish Karen the best for “what life has in store for her next” - her words from our interview about life after three years of living her dream.
Mondays can be tough, but The Vault makes them better with its extended happy hour! Head in from 4 pm to 10 pm for great deals on bottles, drafts, wine, and cocktails.
Lunch at Barb’s Butchery! The menu is simple. The sandwiches are delicious. When you have beef and pork this good, you don’t need much to dress it up for an incredible meal!
Halloween is here, and at BAJA 328 that means even your tequila gets dressed up. Try this spooky tequila on its own or in one of Baja’s signature cocktails!
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep the Guide open on your phone because we list all websites and phone numbers, making it easy for you to tap-to-call!
It’s snowed!! Winter is coming, and you need these boots from Mountain Tops. Fashionable yet practical. Who says you can’t brave the weather while looking good?
The East End, formerly known as Pfotoshop, has a selection of beautiful and oh-so-cozy Farm2Fashion ponchos and wraps that you need to head in and feel to fully appreciate.
Have you been in “the chair”? The eye doctor is in at Luxe Optique, where a comprehensive eye exam is only $65, or FREE with the purchase of glasses. The friendly staff will even process your insurance claim for you!
Get excited for the first annual Style Storehouse Pop-Up Holiday Shop on Friday, November 11 at 6 pm! The WHOLE STORE will move to the Crew Restaurant on South Road in Poughkeepsie for an evening of shopping, food, drinks, and all-around good times.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
We know what you're thinking. ... "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here, too!
A special Open House will be taking place on Saturday, November 5, from noon to 4 pm at The Beacon Veterinary Associates (formerly Roosevelt on the Hudson) at 385 Main St. in Beacon. Come meet the new owner, Dr. Nick Spaccarelli, and his team, who will be caring for your furry loved ones. You can get a tour of the facility and enjoy refreshments and snacks.
BeaconArts held their monthly member meeting at TERRESON: Beacon this week, updating business, art and supporting members about their fiscal partner projects. The annual holiday party will be Tuesday, December 6, where all are invited, even non-members, as it’s a great way to meet other artists, businesses and supporters of the arts. And you can think about being a member for next year! Do it.
Antalek & Moore
October is Cyber Security Month, and last week major hack crippled websites including PayPal, Amazon, and, most likely, your friendly neighborhood businesses’ websites. With invisible threats coming from all corners of the globe, Antalek & Moore has been encouraging Cyber Liability Insurance for small businesses. Check in with Antalek & Moore to find out why: 845-245-6292
Tin Shingle
If you’re ready to take your small business to the next level with effective press and social media strategies, Tin Shingle is the resource you need. From expert articles to live online training sessions, SEO basics to advanced Instagram tactics, and a community of supportive fellow entrepreneurs at your fingertips, you will have everything you need to get the word out about your business. Join today!
InHouse Design Media
Need help coming up with ideas for your social media streams? Do you wish your website looked or did something different? InHouse Design Media can help!
All Sport Health & Fitness
Come in to All Sport on Sunday at 10:15 am for a Halloween-themed Zumba dance party! The '90s tunes will be turned up, three instructors will be leading the dance workout, and it’s free for members. Wear your costume!
A Little Beacon Space
Located in the heart of Beacon's Main Street, A Little Beacon Space is an ideal location for meet-ups, photoshoots, workshops, seminars, pop-up shops, and more. Host your own event or attend one of A Little Beacon Blog’s pop-up experiences in the space. Contact us today with your questions and ideas! See here for rental details!
Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants and beauty.
Hello!
This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
Roller Derby Fundraiser to Support School Nurse Donna Pedersen
Day: Friday, October 21, 2016 Time: 6 pm Location: Rombout Middle School Information >
2nd Annual Dark Parade
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Lineup Time/Location: 6:45 pmLineup at Teller Avenue and Main Street. The parade ends at the Elks Club for a dance party. Information >
Open Mic Story Share: An Open to the Sky Event Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Polhill Park, corner of 9D & Main Street, Beacon, NY
Red Pepper Dance Night Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 7 to 11 pm Location: The Red Pepper, 1458 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Kids' Hocus Pocus Parade Down Main Street Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016 Time: 12:30 pm: Parade lineup at the visitors center & Polhill Park (South Avenue and Main Street) Time: 1 pm: Parade begins Location: Main Street, from Polhill Park to Teller Avenue Information >
Pumpkins in the Park Jack O'Lantern Lighting
Carving: Monday to Thursday, October 24 to 27, 2016 Carving Time: 3 to 6 pm Lighting: Friday, October 28, 2016 Lighting Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon waterfront
Weekday afternoons, visit Long Dock Park to put your carving skills to use on pumpkins provided by Scenic Hudson. Stick around Friday evening, when the jack o'lanterns will be set aglow and displayed throughout the park. Information >
Z!ne Club @ Beacon Library Day: First Meeting, Friday, October 21, 2016 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Upcycle Art Studio for Teens
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 11 am to 12 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Babysitting Course Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
Drop 'N Give Me 20! Day: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Time: 9:30am to 10:15am Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Get a little cardio and stretching in before your work day! This is a quick workout session. Only seven spots left! Information >
Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
Parent/Child Yoga: Halloween Theme: Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 9:30am to 10:15 am Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Enjoy a Saturday morning of duo yoga poses with a parent and child in this Halloween inspired yoga class. How will you and your little one rattle your skeleton bones? Arch into a Spooky Cat Pose, bend into an Eerie Crescent Moon, and take flight in a Flying Bat Pose. Information >
Kitchen Cuts and Face Painting: Day: Sunday, October 23, 2016 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Our space gets transformed into a salon for kids' haircuts and face painting! During or after the Kids' Halloween Parade down Main Street, bring your kids in for a $16 cut and $1 face painting (face painting gets donated to Beacon elementary schools). Thanks to our sponsor It's All About The Mouse Travel from Teresa Marra, for sponsoring and helping to make this event possible! Information >
**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
We are in the final days of cupcakes from Get Frosted Cupcakery. Their last day in their shop is October 31. Enjoy their buttery goodness a final few times and give Karen a hug. A Little Beacon Blog has an interview with her coming soon.
Mondays can be tough, but The Vault makes them better with its extended happy hour! Head in from 4 pm to 10 pm for great deals on bottles, drafts, wine, and cocktails.
Wake up and smell the local bacon! The fresh bacon and eggs available at Barb’s Butchery come from less than an hour away in the Hudson Valley and can’t be beat for a hearty breakfast (or lunch… or dinner…).
BAJA 328’s anniversary celebration week is here! Saturday, October 22 kicks it off with Salsa Night, and of course there will be a spectacular Taco Tuesday on October 25! Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more updates.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
New from the outdoor equipment specialists at Berghaus, this Elsdon jacket is waterproof, breathable, lined with super soft fleece shearling, AND stylish! Come in to Mountain Tops to try one on and head out, assured that you're ready for any weather this season brings.
The Pfotoshop (which is changing to The East End), is celebrating its one-year anniversary from October 21 to October 24! Come in for exciting new products, apple cider mimosas, PfotoBooth fun, and more. Click here to find out how to enter a big giveaway, and join everyone on Saturday, October 22, at 5 pm for a champagne toast and announcement of the giveaway's winners!
These frames are engineered by hand in Germany and bent and stretched by hand at Luxe Optique in Beacon to show how durable they are. Look, Ma! I can twist my glasses!
Yes, Labor Day has passed, but yes, you can still wear white! These white jeans at Style Storehouse have nice big cuffs and come ready-made with fashionable holes - no work required.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
A Little Beacon Blog is now syndicated on the BeaconArts website! We're honored to have share a column of latest articles. Be sure to visit BeaconArts.org for the latest events, business directory listings and Member MeetUp dates, like the next one on October 26 at Terreson: Beacon.
Antalek & Moore Antalek & Moore brings the personal back into insurance, with their office right on Main Street and friendly staff ready to help you navigate the world of insurance. Keep an eye out for our upcoming profile of Antalek & Moore partner Susan Pagones, who has been in the insurance field for over 30 years! Whether you need to insure a new car or just want to find out if you can get a lower homeowners insurance rate, give the office a call at 845-245-6292.
Tin Shingle
If you’re ready to take your small business to the next level with effective press and social media strategies, Tin Shingle is the resource you need. From expert articles to live online training sessions, SEO basics to advanced Instagram tactics, and a community of supportive fellow entrepreneurs at your fingertips, you will have everything you need to get the word out about your business. Tin Shingle now has several membership levels, making buzz-building training accessible to everyone. Join today!
InHouse Design Media
Need help coming up with ideas for your social media streams? Do you wish your website looked or did something different? InHouse Design Media can help!
All Sport Health & Fitness
On Thursday, October 27, join All Sport to raise hopes and funds for local breast cancer survivors at the Pink Ride. The class will run from 9 to 10 am, with a reception after. And the next time you need to refuel after your All Sport workout, try the seasonal Pumpkin Shake at Fuel Cafe!
A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new happenings hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see what events are coming up at A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See here for rental details!
The questions are flying around Facebook groups and my inbox: "Is the Kids' Parade really this Sunday?" Yes... as is maybe your school Halloween party this week, unless it's on the day of Halloween, or who knows! October turned super-busy last year, and this year has proven no different. Just take a look at how the 2015 Kids' Halloween Hocus Pocus Parade turned out!
Two parades pass through this weekend: The Dark Parade, which is a glow-in-the-dark event for adults on Saturday night, and the Kids' Hocus Pocus Parade on Sunday afternoon.
We dusted off last year's Pumpkins and Parades Guide that contains information on where to find parades, pumpkin carving events, and pumpkin patches and markets. This year, we added a "Watch For It" section to highlight special offerings from stores. Don't let the warm weather fool you - Halloween is coming, and you may need two costumes for all of the display opportunities. By the time trick-or-treating comes around, that well-planned costume may have a few worn patches. Take a look at our coverage of last year's Kids Halloween Parade to get a sense for the day.
PS: The location of this photo is Lawrence Farms, which is in this guide as a beautiful location of pumpkin picking.
For the past two years (that I know of), Dance Bag has had a $10 rack out on their sidewalk for an impressive selection of poofy dresses and other stage-worthy costumes, but they say they won't this year. If making your own costume is not an option right now, really impressive and affordable costumes have been known to be at TJ Maxx and at Cracker Barrel. By now, Cracker Barrel may have their costumes on clearance. So that's a bonus!
two Halloween Events at A Little Beacon Space!
We're about to send an official announcement about it (but all of these parade dates bumped our own article), but A Little Beacon Space is open! We're hosting two pop-up events this weekend: Parent/Child Yoga on Saturday with a Halloween theme (only seevn spots left!), and Kitchen Cuts for kids' haircuts and face painting on Sunday. Hope to see you!
Hosting the first curated pop-up experience at A Little Beacon Space was slightly more than nerve-wracking, I must admit! Will anyone come? Will the 6-year-olds who had been pining to face paint for two weeks actually last more than an hour to paint faces? The answers were...yes.
With blessings from Your Presence Salon's owner Danielle and her stylist Audrinna (my neighbor), they jumped into this experiment with me, and it was great. Little families came throughout the day, with children getting their faces painted while their siblings got a hair cut. We even had a bonus flat-iron curl for the girls!
Transformations happened. One little girl with very long hair had never had a haircut in her life. That day, she not only got a trim, but she got bangs, and was the cutest ever, all day long, patting and exploring the new feature on her forehead.
Face painting happened too! Silvery, goopy glitter and all. So much so, that I need to order another flat of colors for our next Kitchen Cuts on October 23! With the face painting, we raised $36 for Beacon Elementary Schools. The total included the donated haircut tip cup from Danielle and Audrinna. Thanks, ladies!
Thank you to everyone who came. It was so much fun, we are doing it again! This time, it'll be during the Hocus Pocus Parade on Main Street, aka the children's Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm. A Little Beacon Blog will be handing out candy, and will be open for $1 face painting and $16 haircuts for kids. Book online in advance of the day, and you get a discount.
Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants, and beauty.
Hello!
This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
Constellation's Last Family Night at Bannerman Island
from Melissa McGill Day: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 5:45 pm Location: Beacon Institute Floating Dock in Beacon, NY Information >
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze 2016 Days: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Information > *begins this weekend, continues through November
“Paper Tigers” Movie Screening Day: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information >
Harvest Fest 2016 Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY Information >
Stony Kill Farm's Harvest Festival Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Beacon Fine Art Printing's One-Year Anniversary Party from Rob Penner Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Beacon Fine Art Printing, 71 Maple St., Beacon, NY Information >
Snapology Lego One-Day Mini-Camp Day: Monday, October 3, 2016 Time: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
COMING UP...
Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market Day: Saturday, October 8, 2016 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center - 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds - 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Mutts on the Mountain 5K and Fun Run Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 8 am to 5 pm Location: Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY Information >
The Color Run 5K Hudson Valley Day: Sunday, October 2, 2016 Time: 10 am Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Information >
RUN! Don't walk! And grab some assorted Cake Balls and Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins from Get Frosted Cupcakery. Rumor has it there may be some Black & White Cookies available, too!
SATURDAY NIGHT: Tony DePaolo in a Triofor a special performance starting at 8 pm. SAVE THE DATE: The Vault will open on Wednesday, November 22, the day before Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Eve) to host a Dance Party with DJ Sincere and Guest Bartender Mike Vierra. Arrive at 9 pm; the DJ starts an hour later. Get details and let The Vault know you're coming!
Beginning October 1, Barb's Butchery moves into Winter Hours! The shop will be open Monday to Friday, noon to 7 pm, with the grill on for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday hours remain the same, 10 am to 6 pm, with the grill on between 11:30 am and 3:30 pm. INSIDER TIP: If you've placed an order ahead of time and need to pick up something mid-morning, someone will be in the store at 11 am.
Check out BAJA 328's Sunday Specials and enjoy the NFL Games & RedZone with $20 Tecate Beer Buckets (six cans per bucket), $4 Modelo USA Especial, or Negra Cervezas & Food Specials! Check it out.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
Parking on the east end of town is hard on the weekends.
Did you know there is a big public parking lot down by the Howland Cultural Center and the Hudson Valley Brewery? Pictures and location at A Little Beacon Blog's Public Parking Guide. This Guide is sponsored by Antalek and Moore for their car insurance.
Chirp chirp! Deuter's Kikki bird bag at Mountain Tops is perfect for your little climber.
Cuties! These pink LaFont kids glasses at Luxe Optique are waiting to help the littlest eyes see better. Free eye exam for kids with the purchase of glasses, or $50 off a purchase of glasses.
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, October 8, Style Storehouse is having a Miles of Hope fundraiser at the store. Sasha Dobson will be singing live, and an acupunturist will be there giving mini treatments and samples of apothecary. Also, there will be raffles and giveaways. Ten percent of sales will go to Miles of Hope.
Have you checked out The Pfotoshop's new look and expanded Stationery section yet?Take a walk down to the East End and stop by!
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
River Therapeutic Massage: Watch for it... Karen from River Therapeutic Massage will be sharing her specials on Hot Stone Massage soon! Book now.
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in a Guide, like Shopping, Restaurant, or Beauty. Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program, and we'll include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter.
Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses whose products and services fit your life, and we've written about each of them.
BeaconArts
The monthly meeting for members of BeaconArts was a fantastic opportunity to learn about upcoming holiday events. Members enjoyed a presentation from Beacon 3D about the sculpture they are fundraising for, in hopes of acquiring it from local artist Lori Merhige. These meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events and opportunities, and to network with other artists and business owners. Joining BeaconArts is a benefit to your business or project.
Antalek & Moore
Are you about to buy a home? Did you recently buy a home and not triple-check the homeowners insurance you inherited? Antalek & Moore can review your homeowners insurance policy and possible get you a lower rate, while making sure you are covered in all of the right places. Call them to get started, at (845) 245-6292.
Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, and gives you the strength and motivation to go big with it.
All Sport
Just added to All Sport's Schedule page on A Little Beacon Blog are the new dates for School's Out Holiday Camp, starting in October and going through May 2017. These are special day camp dates offered when kids are off from school. Register now!
Poughkeepsie Nissan Poughkeepsie Nissan is getting in on the @DriveMyFamily campaign, celebrating #NissanYearOfTheTruck with drives throughout gorgeous eastern Georgia this week.
A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new events hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see what's coming up at A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See rental details here! Coming up:
10/20/16: "Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fear" with Kate Rabe
10/22/16: "Spooky Parent/Child Yoga" with FitKidz
10/23/16: "Kitchen Cuts: Kids Hair Cuts and Face Painting" with Your Presence Salon
We have a few exciting pop-up shops in Beacon coming soon...
For Goodness Bake!
The popular bake sale, For Goodness Bake, is back for its fourth year next Saturday (September 24th) at the Catalyst Gallery (137 Main Street). This bake will be raising funds for The Beacon Community Kitchen (formerly Beacon Soup Kitchen), which provides lunches, love, and warmth to those in need in the Beacon community. Says Tara Tornello one of the organizers: "The Beacon Community Kitchen volunteers are skilled at turning a few dozen pounds of veggies into a delicious, fulfilling meal. It's pretty cool to see what they can whip up with just a few basic ingredients like farm-fresh tomatoes and eggplant. Our goal is simple: raise funds for the Kitchen to purchase more of these wholesome ingredients as well as new utensils and appliances that will help make food preparation a breeze. Every dollar raised will go directly toward these needs."
The Beacon Community Kitchen transforms . Photo Credit: Tara Tornello
Over the past four years, For Goodness Bake has raised $8,000 cumulatively for charities such as Green Teens (nearly $3K), Kids R Kids (nearly $3K) and Baby Felix ($1.5K), who was the beneficiary the first year this bake sale was produced. This year, funds will go toward purchasing new appliances (possibly a stove) and groceries for meal preparation at the Beacon Community Kitchen. The bake sale will feature some of the Hudson Valley’s most celebrated amateur and professional bakers and confectioners.
Hudson Valley bakers wait all year for this fundraiser. Tessa Dean calls it her "Christmas" as she prepares cupcakes that will appear on Instagram with the hashtag #beacondessertmafia - before they head for your mouth.
Assorted vegan cookies and cupcakes from Nora Holt
Pumpkin pie cheesecake bars from Mike DeCiutiis
Zucchini bread from Margaux Lange
Brown butter rice krispie treats from our own Kristen Pratt
and SO much more!
Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market
Get an early jump start picking up some unique holiday gifts on Saturday, October 8th. The Howland Cultural Center will be hosting the Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market. The market will feature 13 artisans of handmade goods from the mid-Hudson Valley area. The market is free and open to the public. Doors will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. And so begins the holiday season!
Kitchen Cuts: A Pop-Up Hair Cut Day at A Little Beacon Space with Your Presence Salon
Join A Little Beacon Blog and Your Presence Salon during the Children's Hocus Pocus Halloween Parade down Main Street for our second Kitchen Cuts, a Pop-Up Kids Hair Cut day with face painting! Hair cuts are $16 the day of at the door, or book ahead online for $12. Face painting is $1 and will have a collection can, with face painting proceeds going to Beacon elementary schools. We collected $36 last time, and we're adding to that to make one donation, hopefully for teachers' art supplies. Book your hair cut online here, or come by the day of! If the kids are still up for it, they will be the ones doing the face paint - and they are really good!
Every Friday, we send newsletter subscribers this digest of what is happening in and around Beacon this weekend. It's a great list to have in your pocket as you're trying to quickly recall what is happening this weekend without having to look in a bunch of places! Be sure you are signed up to the newsletter to receive it.
Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants and beauty.
Hello!
This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
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Red Pepper Dance Night Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Red Pepper Bistro, 1458 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Beacon Independent Film Festival Days: September 16-18, 2016 Location: University Settlement Camp, Wolcott Avenue (aka 9D), Beacon, NY See below for more details! Information >
Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: September 17, 2016 Time: 1:00-5:00 pm Location: Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY Information >
Writing for the Non-Fiction Market with Ronald Brown Day: Sunday, September 18, 2016 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information >
Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma) Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Time: 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Waddle n' Swaddle, 484 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information >
Fall is coming, which means getting cozy with a Get Frosted Cupcakery cookie dough cupcake.
Barb's Butchery will be catering the Beacon Independent Film Festival all weekend! Burgers, hot dogs, fruit platters, hummus and veggies. The festival will be at the University Settlement Camp, so get your tickets here or in person.
BAJA 328 is coming up on its one-year anniversary, and will be celebrating it for an entire week in late October - tequila style!
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep the Guide open on your phone because we list all websites and phone numbers, making it easy for you to tap-to-call!
Boots weather is here! Mountain Tops has Dansko in the shop. These babies look like they'd wear like a Dansko clog, but are an ankle boot, for those who need a little more flair to their comfort. Plus, did you know Mountain Tops is on Instagram?
Glasses wearers are rejoicing upon the opening of Luxe Optique, the new glasses store on Main Street. Not only can you get an eye exam for glasses or contacts, you can udpate one of the most prominent accessories on your face ...
As we 'grammed about earlier today, this versatile hoodie at Style Storehouse is a fall morning requirement. The hood can go up or stay slouchy around your neck. When you're shopping on Main Street, go allllll the way around the bend in the road past Utensil, and you'll find Style Storehouse.
2017 has arrived at The Pfotoshop, soon to be known as East End! Planners from Rifle Paper Co. are back in stock, and we're picking up ours for the year ahead.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
Tweet all about it ... Happening now from River Therapeutic Massage: Purchase a series of six sessions in September and receive a coupon for a FREE enhancement ($25 value) and a coupon for a FREE 30-minute session ($50 value) which you can use for yourself or for gifting. Book now.
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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BEACONARTS and BEACON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
It's finally here! The Beacon Independent Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off tonight at 7pm (going until 9) at the University Settlement Camp for a weekend of terrific short and medium-length films, events, awesome food and all-around fun! A gala follows at Dogwood tonight at 9:30. Screenings run all weekend at the Settlement Camp. Kids activities are included, so you know it's family-friendly. Get your tickets here!
Antalek & Moore
The people at Antalek & Moore make getting car insurance easy. If you're getting a car for the first time, or switching car insurance to get a better rate and better coverage, they can take care of you completely. Even the picture inspection! Call them to get started: 845-245-6292.
Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, while giving you the strength and motivation to go big with it. Get training videos (aka TuneUps), and the weekly email to learn promotional strategies you had never thought of before.
All Sport Health & Fitness
Looking for good comedy? All Sport has been hosting Comedy Night, and their latest show is Saturday, September 17. An all-star lineup is set to make your night. Tickets do sell out. Get more details on this night here.
Poughkeepsie Nissan
Poughkeepsie Nissan made a big congratulations to Paula and Paul on their new Nissan Juke! Only at Poughkeepsie Nissan, home of the lifetime powertrain warranty.
Be sure to check out our latest additions to The Things To Do In Beacon Guides on Sundays to see what events have been added for the upcoming weeks and months so you can plan ahead! We sleuth around and add activities, eateries and shops all week! If you know of something that's going on around town, send it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com or tag us in your flyer on Instagram (@alittlebeacon).
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