There is more parking than you think!
Especially the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (LAST CHANCE!) Days: March 6-19, 2017 Information > Dance Distilled Returns to Denning's Point Distillery Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: 10 N. Chestnut St. (on the side street across from Rite Aid, in the garage) Information >
Sugar Maple Celebration Day: March 18, 2017 Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Sharpe Reservation Camp, Camp Hidden Valley, 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY Information >
Family Free Night Day: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 5-8pm Location: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Jasper String Quartet w/ Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Day: Sunday, March 19, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Movie Screening - Do The Right Thing Day: Sunday, March 19, 2017 Time: 7:30pm (doors), 8pm (movie) Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Jasper Quartet with Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Day: March 19, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Zine Meetup @ Z!ne Club Ages: 10- to 14-year-olds Days: Friday, March 17, 2017 (Third Friday every month) Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Saturday Morning Makers
Ages: 10+ Day: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Starlab: What’s That Constellation Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 4pm Location: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 71 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Prenatal 5-Week Yoga Series Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 5:30-6:30pm Location: beBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Terrarium-Making Workshop
Day: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Raven Rose, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY Two options:
1. Bring your own container: $45 per terrarium
2. Container provided: $55 per terrarium
*You can bring a guest to help, but please limit to just one RSVP: (845) 765-8660
reMade
133 Main Street
Calendars are never around when you need them - and when you finally decide you do need them is now, right around mid-March when you've slowed down enough from the whirlwind of the New Year and are looking to head into summer. reMADE has a calendar for you typeface and art lovers who want a little pretty on the wall.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Alright you day-trippers, if you've been looking for the perfect bag, you very well might find it in Bellus on Main, who pride themselves on selecting the best quality - down to the very stitch - in all of the products carried in their store. This backpack is one of a few choices you have if you are looking to coordinate your look with something sharp yet casual. TIP: Ask if their Winter Sale of 40% off is still going on...
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
Paul Smith is a British fashion designer known for his "classics with a twist" tailoring style, and his stripes. You'll get his signature stripes on the inside arm of a few frames, which are handmade in Italy, at Luxe Optique.
Raven Rose
474 Main Street
Snow has been cleared and a path for easy access has emeerged in front of the high-end floral and gift boutique Raven Rose! Come in if you haven't yet to see her dried flower display, and inquire about the new lineup of workshops! You'll be in a bright and inspiring atmosphere to get your creative on. Need to send flowers? Call Raven Rose directly to save and make an arrangement at (845) 765-8660.
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
Spring is arriving rack-by-rack to Style Storehouse, with an entire collection of long stretchy short-sleeve shirts that are forgiving after this winter. The sidewalk is clear over here, and the good people at Hudson Valley Fitness dug a path from the street so that you can walk along these storefronts with a bit more freedom!
River Therapeutic Massage
612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon)
☘️ SHAMROCK SPECIAL - Today only!
Book an hour (or longer) appointment before the end of March and experience a free hot stone mini with my new Corestones!
☘️ Mention Corestones when booking!
(No Gift Certificates; cannot be combined with other offers)
The Vault
446 Main Street
All plowed! Warm up at The Vault with a hot toddy and our Parmesan corn fritters. We have customer parking in our lot and the walkway is clear!
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
Barb is featured on Feastly for their #GirlsWithKnives Spotlight! Learn Barb's backstory: how she got into the culinary field, and about her life as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Get the Scoop >
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Antalek & Moore
Antalek & Moore is a new sponsor of K104.7's Cupcake Festival 2017, happening in Beacon this year! Says Antalek & Moore COO Susan Pagones: "It is a great cause and something we wanted to commit to. We hope to have a booth there that day also, so look for us!"
Daniel Aubry Realty
Are you in a Lone Star state of mind? Maybe this house at 39 Catherine Street in Beacon is for you. Check it out in Daniel Aubry's listings.
Atelier Room 205
New artists are joining the studio, The Atelier Room 205! Owner Maria Amor welcomes Paul W. McCormack, Devin Cecil-Wishing, and Richard Thomas Scott. Stay tuned for their schedules, and follow The Atelier Room 205's Facebook page for upcoming workshop announcements. Contact her to book the space by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com.
BeaconArts
The March Member Meetup for BeaconArts is at The Atelier Room 205! You get to experience this artist studio firsthand. Are you a member of BeaconArts yet? It's very worthwhile if you are an artists, business owner or friend of the arts. Click here for membership details >
Tin Shingle
Trying to get the word out about your business? Did you just realize your biz should be on Twitter and Instagram? Tin Shingle can help. They have over 250 webinars, called Training TuneUps, that you can stream on snow days.
InHouse Design Media
Do you think you can bow out of Facebook? As tempting as that might be, if you have a business, you're going to want to keep at least one foot in that door by having a free Facebook Business Page. There are ways to do it without getting swallowed by the other distractions of Facebook. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now Mini-Sessions start at $75!
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
Meetings, workshops, gatherings - they can all be booked and hosted by you at A Little Beacon Space at 291 Main Street, in the heart of Beacon. Click here for more details and to book online.
We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
Sponsored Event Save The Date: Dance Distilled Returns to Denning's Point Distillery Day: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: 10 N. Chestnut St. (on the side street across from Rite Aid, in the garage) Music is by DJs Zesto Q and Freefall, with Guest DJ Mikey Alva. Groove to Rock & Soul, Funk, Latin, Disco, House, Hip Hop, Jazz & World. RSVP Now >
It's Second Saturday in Beacon! Your full guide for the day/night is here!
Get out there and enjoy the snow! Don't let a little snow dusting keep you inside! We've been telling you about the Winter Clearance sales happening on Main Street, so surely you are prepared with your winter-best to be warm and snuggly as you venture out to experience all that the artists and businesses have in store for you.
Here are this weekend's dates, all pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides,. Be sure to check them throughout the week!
There is more parking than you think!
Especially in the large free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car insurance.
The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 6-19, 2017 Information >
The Hudson Valley Poets Poetry Night Day: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon's Parade Of Green Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 11am Location: Main Street - Starts at South Avenue, ends at Tioronda Avenue Information >
Maple Fest Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: Pancake breakfast, 11 am to 1 pm; festival 1 to 4 pm Location: Randolph School, 2467 Rt 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
A Common Thread - Group Show Reception Dinner Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 5-7pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Stock Up First Anniversary Party Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 6-11pm Location: Stock Up, 29 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Square Dance Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 8-10:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Movie Screening - To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar Day: Sunday, March 12, 2017 Time: 7:30pm (doors), 8pm (movie) Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
YAC Meeting Day: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 3:15-4:15pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Vinyl Records Pop-Up Show Days: March 10-12, 2017 Time: Friday, 3-8pm, Saturday, 10am-8pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Second Saturday Weekend Featuring: Rama Records (Beacon) Record Hunter (Stormville) Sound Shack (Beacon) Vinyl Pit (Fishkill) Vinyl Salvage Co. (Fishkill) Get Awesome Records (Brooklyn).
Read more about this event in our article.
Local Artisan Market Pop-Up with CREATE Community Day: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 10am-4pm Location: CREATE Community, 11 Peekskill Road, Cold Spring Information >
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
You've been warned that Bellus on Main is offering 40% off on their Winter stock, which includes creatively cool leather boots like the ones at right. Word of the sale has gotten around, so supplies are now limited. Don't miss a deal - be sure to go in and look on all of the shelves, behind all of the tables, for something to treat yourself with.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
Kicking off our "Frames on the Faces of Beacon" series for Luxe Optique, meet Irma, co-owner of Bellus (and mother of Fabhaus!) who is wearing glasses from Luxe. These are an Alain Mikli frame, handmade in France. The frame is a perfect fit for Irma because the uplifted shape of the frame matches the curve of her face and her vibrant personality. The colors perfectly complement the combination of her eye color, hair, and skin tone. The light tortoiseshell color accented with white highlights make this frame extremely versatile and feminine. It is a beautiful frame for a beautiful lady!
Raven Rose
474 Main Street
Come and get your hands dirty with Raven Rose's Terrarium Making Workshop! This floral boutique will provide everything from soil, succulents, and decorative elements needed to create your own miniature garden. They will walk you through the process of building a healthy terrarium and provide tips on how to maintain it once you go home. Two options:
1. Bring your own container: $45 per terrarium
2. Container provided: $55 per terrarium
*You can bring a guest to help, but please limit to just one Date: Wednesday, March 22, 6:30-8pm RSVP: (845) 765-8660
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
For a romantic look that goes perfectly with boots during this blustery entrance to Spring, find this Somedays Lovin' dress at Style Storehouse (100% viscose for a shapely fit) and pick up a long gold necklace to match while you are there.
River Therapeutic Massage
612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon)
The offer to include Hot Stone Mini into your regular massage service has been extended through the month of March. Experience the stones' comforting warmth and muscle-melting power.
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
"Anything can turn into loaded fries," says Barb’s Butchery. These pulled pork loaded fries at right were one of the Lunch Specials in weeks past. To see what Barb's is loading up for the week, always follow the butchery's social media, with specials posted on their Facebook and Instagram. Get the Scoop >
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Antalek & Moore
Antalek & Moore is a new sponsor of K104.7's Cupcake Festival 2017, now happening in Beacon this year! Says the insurance company's COO Susan Pagones: "It is a great cause and something we wanted to commit to. We hope to have a booth there that day also, so look for us!"
Daniel Aubry
Daniel Aubry knows a good location when he sees one. The best eyes in real estate know to invest in an area before it has a tipping point, and before it becomes hot. Case in point with Daniel's career as a real estate agent, and his specialized selection in Beacon. His real estate office, which doubles as his photo gallery, is located in what is now becoming the heart of the East End of Beacon. See his new Dedicated Sponsor Page at A Little Beacon Blog!
Atelier Room 205 The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, open to artists who are teaching workshops to reserve and use. The Atelier Room 205 is well-equipped for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space, by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com.
BeaconArts
Beacon Open Studios, a fiscal project sponsored through BeaconArts, just sounded Last Call on their Sponsorship opportunity for their brochures that will be distributed all over the city of Beacon and beyond. This is a great exposure opportunity for your business, and a way to support many artists at once! Click here for details and to reserve your spot.
Tin Shingle
When your business gets attention, or media exposure, are you a Shy Fox? Or a Stand Up Straight Fox? When your business gets press, there are many ways you can get more mileage and validation out of it. Tin Shingle tells you how in this Training TuneUp Webinar. It's a great listen on a snow day!
InHouse Design Media
Do you think you can bow out of Facebook? As tempting as that is, if you have a business, you're going to want to keep at least one foot in that door by having a free Facebook Business Page. There are ways to do it without getting swallowed by the other distractions of Facebook. Book a Private Training Session with us to come up with a plan. Now mini-sessions start at $75!
We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
If you're wondering where everyone went this weekend, know that many have headed to Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, NY, Wyckoff, NJ, or the giant Women's March on Washington, DC. If you tried to buy markers for your adult coloring addiction at Rite Aid and they were sold out, that's probably because a lot of women (and men) have been making posters to take with them to the marches. No matter what your political opinion is of this Inauguration Day, the number of women who have organized and are marching around the world for various reasons is pretty monumental.
If you need a free bottle of Champagne to help get you through these times, then you're in luck, because Bellus on Main is having a "Guess How Many Candies Are In The Jar?" Valentine's Day contest. Scroll down for details!
Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
There is more parking than you think!
Especially in the large, free lots on the East End of town, near the mountain. We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.
The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you.
Poughkeepsie Women’s March Across the Hudson Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 9-11am Location: Walkway over the Hudson (Poughkeepsie entrance), 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Come on Beacon, Let’s Dance! Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
BeaconArts 2017 Annual Meeting and Board Elections Day: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Beacon Music Factory, 333 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Town Hall Meeting Day: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Time: 9-11am Location: Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Women's Wellness Day Day: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 12-4pm Location: Echo, 470 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma) Day: Monday, January 23, 2017 Time: 12:30-1:30pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Sleep Secrets For Baby’s First Six Months Day: Sunday, January 22, 2017 Time: 10-11am Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Make a Mini-Comic with Deb Lucke @ Z!ne Club Ages: 10-14 year olds Day: Friday, January 20, 2017 (3rd Friday every month) Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE
133 Main Street
Sweet necklaces hang in reMADE - hand-stamped, molded, or in this case, with layers of silver placed on top of each other by local Hudson Valley artists. Which will be your treat?
Mountain Tops
144 Main Street
Belts. We know! When do you see cute ones? At Mountain Tops in the women's section, hanging near the coats. Styles are embroidered fabric or leather.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Come into Bellus on Main to enter to win this bottle of Champagne! Guess how many candies are in this bowl, and the person closest to the right answer wins. While you are there, take a look at the dried flowers for sale - they took five years to be preserved so pristinely.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
Volte Face, Paris, carried in Luxe Optique, stands for this motto: "A different look, intimate, the adventure of a life. Influenced and passionate about all art crafts, such as marquetry, jewelry, crystal, gold and glass." Is this a match for your life motto? Go into Luxe to find out.
SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN)
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
Admit it - you've been coveting a denim skirt. You'll find it at Style Storehouse in a diagonal cut, slit up the front, and with distressed patches. Plus, shop the Winter items at 50%-75% off.
Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more.
River Therapeutic Massage
612 Rt. 52 (at Karen's Place Salon)
Try a Hot Stone Mini and get a taste of the Ultimate Relaxation Experience with a simple add-on to your service. Let Karen know before your appointment, as she needs time to warm the stones. Book now.
Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our Beauty Guide.
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
Cajun Boudin at Barb’s Butchery! As @buttermilkjack says: “Gimme dat.” Cooking tip: Boil/steam the sausage in a covered pan first, then drain the water, turn up the heat, and grill quickly in the same pan.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Antalek & Moore
Want to lower the points on your driving record to reduce your car insurance rates? Susan Pagones has started offering Defensive Driving Classes at Antalek & Moore. They're already booked up for January and February, so get in for March!
Atelier Room 205, in the Old Beacon High School The Atelier Room 205 is a teaching studio, an artist's playroom! It’s located in the old Beacon High School, which has been converted into artist studios. The Atelier is well-equipped for teaching art workshops and is run by artist Maria Amor. Contact her to book the space to host a workshop by calling (646) 705-3833 or emailing AtelierRoom205@gmail.com, and tell your friends about this rental destination.
BeaconArts
Join BeaconArts for their Annual Meeting at the Beacon Music Factory to elect new board members, and to be updated on what is happening with BeaconArts. Doors open at 6:30 for a half-hour of networking, with the meeting beginning at 7 pm. Feel free to bring a beverage or food to share! View slate here.Join BeaconArts here.
If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, please email Kelly Ellenwood at kellenwood@beaconarts.org.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is holding their Annual Membership Meeting to elect new board members and update businesses about new opportunities with the Chamber. There are several board positions available for those looking to make a difference in the business community. The meeting will be at the Elks Lodge, and includes dinner. Nonmembers who are looking to join can do so at this meeting. For the first two new member businesses to join at this meeting, the Beacon Sloop Club will donate $100 to a nonprofit of the businesses' choice.
If you are interested in running for a Board position, please email Pat Moore at pmoore@antalek-moore.com.
Tin Shingle
Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here.
InHouse Design Media
Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan.
All Sport Health & Fitness
All Sport is offering a 12-day trial membership right now. You'll enjoy the entire facility, from the different workout rooms to unlimited classes and relaxation options. Get details here.
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online.
You’re Invited: Don’t Miss These Events!
A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11-12, 2017: The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margaux Lange, 5Hens Baked Goods and Diana Cowdery. It will be lovely!
We know what you're thinking... "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
Do you want to add your business as an official Sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog? This publication reaches the Beacon community, surrounding towns, and even into New York City as people research moving to Beacon or visiting for the day. Click the Advertising & Partners tab at the top of the website for details. We look forward to working with you to highlight your business and show your support!
It is Second Saturday this weekend! Your full guide for the day/night is here!
Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
There is more parking in Beacon than you might think!
Especially in the large, free lots on the East End of town (near the mountain). We've got pictures. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.
Second Saturday is a celebratory day in Beacon started in part by visionaries at BeaconArts and other folks years ago as a way to promote art galleries. Events and opportunities happen throughout the day.
Each month, A Little Beacon Blog complies a Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide that has even more Event Listings than you see below of the art showings at galleries, churches, outdoor events, and anywhere else where and art show is happening.
The Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you.
The Hudson Valley Poets Poetry Night Day: Friday, January 13, 2017 Time: 8pm-10pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >
Dia:Beacon Community Free Day Day: Saturday, January 14, 2017 Time: 11am-4pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Information >
Raw Dance-A Freestyle Dance Experience Day: Sunday, January 15, 2017 Time: 2-4pm Location: Be Bahakti Yoga, 89 Dewindt St, Beacon, NY Information >
Martin Luther King Day Singing March, Breakfast, Lunch, Children’s Essays, Celebration Day: Monday, January 16, 2017 Time: Free Breakfast at 8am, Parade Lineup at 9:30am, Parade Starts 10am, Speakers and Essays Read at 11am Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church Street
Annual Martin Luther King Day Singing Parade and honorary day. Events at Springfield Baptist Church include Breakfast, Lunch, speaking by politicians, a march/parade, essays written by kids of all ages, and singing. Day starts at 8am, Parade lineup starts at 9:30. Come honor Dr. King's life and work and support the community. More Details Here >
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
Those fries...Those house-made potato chips...Those two sides alone are enough to make any lunch enthusiast head over to Barb’s Butcheryfor their weekly specials. Always find a burger, but the specials change ever week, like Barb's G-Ma Goulash: her grandmother's recipe of ground beef, elbow macaroni, and diced tomatoes cooked in special spices.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
SHOPS ON THE WEST END (TRAIN) reMADE
133 Main Street
It feels like Spring this week, and these wall hanging planters in reMADE beg for some greenery to pop out from them. Designed by Dana Anders, buy it at reMADE then visit Flora to see what little plants would fit in them.
Mountain Tops
144 Main Street
Wet and wet, that is what it will be in Beacon for a bit. These Kamik boots are waterproof from top to toe, and are incredibly warm and cozy. Available at Mountain Tops of course! #alwaysprepared. Because there will be another snow dumping this season, you'll see! PS: Exciting renovations happening at their sister shop, Bank Square Coffee House!
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Trick flowers - these are DRIED ROSES - only available at Bellus on Main. These dried flowers take 5 years to dry this way - and retain enough moisture to be still be bendable like a fresh flower. Bellus is still having their Grand Opening Sale, so you can take 20% off this bouquet that will last you forever.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
Hold up - let's talk about your contacts, and how you clean them. Turns out, this old-school container of bubbling solution of hydrogen peroxide is the best way to effortlessly clean your contacts - even if you wear disposables like 2 week or 1 month lenses. Available at Luxe Optique, they will tell you about the chemistry behind this solution, and why it may add more moisture to your soft contacts. We have nerded out over this so much, we made a video of the bubbles for you.
SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN)
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
The shops are getting Valentine's ready! Stop into Style Storehouse for a cute outfit. They are open most days and are just around the corner from Utensil and Waddle and Swaddle. Plus, shop the Winter items at 50%-75% off.
Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more.
River Therapeutic Massage
612 Rt. 52 (near Karen's Place)
BeaconArts
In December 2016, The “I’m Tired” Project co-founder Paula Akpan and Teaching Artist/Project Coordinator, Donna Mikkelsen conducted workshops on micro-aggressions, stereotypes and assumptions with the entire student body at Beacon’s Rombout Middle School. Each of the 600+ students were invited to write their own statement and accompanying explanation on paper. The statements were then written on the students’ hands and photographed. The photographs have been on view at the middle school through the holidays, and will now also be on view at the Center for Creative Education at 464 Main Street, Beacon. Find this exhibit and more in A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Art Guide.
The project was funded in part by the Beacon Arts and Education Foundation and the Rombout Middle School PTO. Visit the project for an opening reception to from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Center for Creative Education. Students, families and the community are all welcome to attend.
Tin Shingle
Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here.
InHouse Design Media
Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan.
All Sport Health & Fitness
Today (Friday) is the LAST DAY to sign up for All Sport's Transformation Challenge! This includes nutrition seminars, their new tracking tool to watch your progress, and unlimited Small Group Training Sessions! Are you in?
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
There are all kinds of reasons you'll love hosting your event in A Little Beacon Space, from our location in the heart of Beacon, to the warm light. Click here for more details and to book online.
You’re Invited, Don’t Miss These Events!
A Lovely Little Pop-Up February 11-12, 2017 The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margeaux Lange, 5Hens and Diana Cowdrey. It will be lovely!
We Know What You're Thinking..."I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our Guide advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
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 Upcoming Events Guide is proudly sponsored by King Family Chiropractic, located in Beacon and ready to serve you.
"Trees" Photography Exhibit Days: January 7-29, 2017 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 8, 2017 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Holiday Open Barn Day: Saturday, January 7, 2017 Time: 3pm-6:00pm Location: Stony Kill Barn, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
A Tribute to Cat Stevens & Neil Young Day: Saturday, January 7, 2017 Time: 8pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Get in the Game! Game Club Day: Friday, January 6, 2017 Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Improv is Back in January! Dates: Six Saturdays, January 7, 2017 to February 18, 2017 Time: 1:30-2:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Crafty Mama & Me with Keely Sheehan Ages: 20 months to 4 years old Days: January 9, 2017 (new session starts) Time: 10:45-11:30 am Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
Things are changing in Beacon restaurants this week! A few of your favorites, such as Oak Vino, Ella's Bellas, and The Vault, are on a winter break, so call ahead before you head out.
The long-decrepit hotel on the east end of Main Street, now known as The Beacon Hotel, is opening this weekend with a full restaurant renovation for dinner. That's right! A Little Beacon Blog has an article on it with the full scoop - including picture and menu highlights - shortly.
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring Street
Broth, broth and more broth. Put a lot of salt in it, and nurse yourself back to health by sipping Barb’s Butcherygrass-finished beef broth or chicken stock.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
SHOPS ON THE WEST END (NEAR THE TRAIN) reMADE
133 Main Street
Find these concrete flower and succulent holders in reMADE, from the designer RStudioDesign. They were wildly popular in our Instagram when we shared a sneak peek after collecting the photo for this weekend's email issue.
Mountain Tops
144 Main Street
Warm. Fuzzy. Prana. Yours. You'll find this fully-lined, fuzzy, hooded sweatshirt at Mountain Tops in the Men's section, but ladies, you'll want to borrow it.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
We can say with almost certainty that you do not have hand-punched lamps like this in your home. However, Bellus on Main found them for you. They're in the store now, part of their highly curated collection of style.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
The tortoiseshell frame is a winner on any face. Try this pair at Luxe Optique, and you just may have the same good experience that Lynn Slater Miller had: "After many tries and a thorough re-examination, I finally have glasses that I can see out of!! Wow! The caring service provided by the staff here is top notch! Can't recommend them highly enough."
SHOPS ON THE EAST END 'ROUND THE TURN (MOUNTAIN)
Raven Rose
474 Main Street
Wedding season has officially started at Raven Rose. They're taking orders from brides and wedding planners who are in search of the perfect bouquet, floral crowns, and other special adornments crafted with unusual flowers.
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
This hot little number will look AH-MAZING on your date night out for Valentine's Day. Find it at Style Storehouse, where the Semi-Annual Clearance Sale is still going on. Score a deal at 50%-75% off!
Find phone numbers and addresses for all shops in our Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more.
River Therapeutic Massage
612 Rt. 52 (near Karen's Place)
Hot Stone Massage is River Therapeutic's #1 request in the winter, and there is a reason: Your body will thank you. Book it here. You can still exchange your gift cards to other stores as cash - but only for one more week! See RTM's Special Message about that in our Beauty Guide here.
Find phone numbers and addresses for all Beauty locations in our Beauty Guide.
BeaconArts
You have the power to donate to any of the projects that BeaconArts is a fiscal sponsor of, including Beacon Film Festival, Beacon Arts and Education Foundation, Beacon 3D, and many more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for Beacon via a number of these popular cultural events and causes.
Tin Shingle
Looking for classes in SEO and Social Media? How about a class and swift kick in the pants for sending out your company's newsletter? In-person classes are coming to Beacon from Tin Shingle, but in the meantime, you can stream several here.
InHouse Design Media
Need help with social media? How is that newsletter coming? Have you sent one to your customers/clients lately? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan.
All Sport Health & Fitness
All Sport's Transformation Challenge starts January 9. Are you in?
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
A Little Beacon Space is now available to rent by the hour for group meetings. Includes a pull-down screen for projecting from your computer. Click here for more details and to book online.
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February 11-12, 2017: The designers have begun their newest creations for this Valentine's Day Pop-Up Sale! Stay tuned for news from Kit Burke-Smith, Margeaux Lange, 5Hens Baked Goods and Diana Cowdery. It will be heaven.
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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
This article is a Sponsor Spotlight post with our partnership with BeaconArts, but what makes the partnership so great is that we would have written about it anyway! Thank you for supporting businesses and organizations who support us.
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!
December can be a stressful month, physically and financially, but it doesn’t have to be! River Therapeutic Massage is offering serious discounts on massage packages this month:
Buy 5, save $50.
Buy 10, save $200.
Go on, treat yourself or someone special! Book this now...
Visit our Beauty Guide for a complete list of beauty sources, from makeup to massages to hair and nails.
Antalek & Moore
Policies differ in how much they will insure jewelry for, and many wedding and engagement rings exceed the coverage limitations on their own.
Tin Shingle
You hung your shingle out for business, now what? Sit back and wait for the customers to walk in and clients to call? Ho Ho No! Now begins the beauty of buzz-building. Learn how in Tin Shingle’s online community. Hook in with their free newsletter for tips.
InHouse Design Media
Need help with social media? No idea where to start? InHouse Design Media are the makers behind the design and social media of A Little Beacon Blog, and can help you make a plan.
All Sport Health & Fitness
'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.
A Little Beacon Space - Book for Your Business's Holiday Party
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
Ticket Details
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!
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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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!
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
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!
Whether you're suffering from post-election blues, the end of daylight savings time, or holiday anxiety, River Therapeutic Massage has a six-week De-Stress Package for you:
a 30-minute massage
every week
for six weeks
for $250 (savings of $50)
There's very limited availability, and this package cannot be combined with gift certificates or other offers.
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!
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
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
