Happening This Weekend - 12/22/2017

This is it! The final days of last-minute gifts - absolutely perfect, just-right, last-minute gifts - that you can find right here in town! Gift certificates, stocking stuffers, glasses that will change your life, jackets, jewelry - oh the jewelry! Get out there and be bedazzled by Beacon. P.S.: New shops have opened! Check out which ones in our latest Shopping Guide Shuffle article. P.P.S.: Look at this last-minute gift idea for men, women or kids! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides which are updated all the time with the latest news: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. A Very Slambovian Christmas Day: Saturday, December 23, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: The Towne Crier Cafe, 370 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Day: Sunday, December 24, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, December 22, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Gingerbread Man Search at Boscobel Bring The Kids: Winter Break! Day: Tuesday and Thursday, December 26 & 28, 2017 Time: 9:30 am & 3 pm, both dates Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Warm up at The Vault with a soup and their Burrata of the Day! This soft, extra-delicious relative of fresh mozzarella, here is served with grilled asparagus and a house-made sauce of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon zest and parsley. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street CREATIVE SPENDING IDEA: Luxe accepts Care Credit, Flex Spending, Health Savings Accounts and vision insurance! While your wallet options have opened up, check out these extremely limited and luxuriously wild octagonal frames, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by Jacques Marie Mage. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Warm up in the softest, most luxurious plush peacoat by Free People, available now at Style Storehouse. Try pairing it with Free People's equally soft waffle-knit scarf in black. But hurry, only a few are left! While you're in there, check out their boots too. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 The total elegant package: Stunning sequin and lace bustier by Justin Alexander, Lillian West skirt, belt and veil from Justin Alexander Signature and headband by Richard Designs. Lambs Hill has a lot of separate pieces that allow you to mix and match, to fully customize your perfect wedding day apparel. P.S.: If you're looking for a tiara for New Years, you could get the headband pictured here. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those to take care of beauty needs! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Give the gift of savings! See the latest CD rates available from Rhinebeck Bank today, and visit their festively adorned branch in Beacon across from the Family Dollar. You know you're running around for last-minute stocking stuffers - run here! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Give the gift of a Whole Life Insurance Policy to your children or grandchildren while they are healthy. Click here to learn about your options, and call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you new in town? Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses, and show your support for the community. Elections for new board members are in January, so now is the time to hook in with this organization! Click here to join online. BeaconArts : Beacon OPEN Studios SAVE THE DATE! BeaconArts reminds you that art is a healer, with this message: "As we look back at an eventful year and look forward to a new one, keep in mind that art is a great healer, a reflection of our humanity, and a catalyst for change. When all else fails, keep pressing forward and keep making art!" Beacon Open Studios, a fiscally sponsored project of BeaconArts, is hosting a Roaring Twenties Costume Ball & Fundraiser in honor of their 10th anniversary at Dennings Point Distillery on Friday, January 26, 2018. Details and tickets here. Tin Shingle Now available! The Community Membership to Tin Shingle. This starts at $45 per month, and includes monthly in-person meetups in Tin Shingle's HQ - The Telephone Building in Beacon! Shhh... don't tell the other cities in this country, because right now, the only Tin Shingle members receiving the in-person treatment are you Beaconites and Hudson Valley peeps. When you're ready, the All-Access Pass of Membership includes instant streaming of all Training TuneUps, as well as Media Contacts and a cheat sheet of advance notice for what magazines are publishing. This helps your business get featured in the media. Learn about Membership here. A Little Beacon Space RECENT REVIEW: (Read the full review from Carolyn, of Rock Dove Rings) "I recently had a holiday pop-up at The Little Beacon Space, and it exceeded my expectations! Katie and her staff were more than accommodating and helped make our weekend-long market a huge success. The central location meant tons of foot traffic from the train, while the beautiful, open space meant minimal decorating and easy, effortless set up and break down. "Hosting this pop-up at The Little Beacon Space helped me gain exposure through LBB’s amazing and thoughtful article (included with your rental!), while also allowing me to grow my audience locally and test-run my shopkeeper skills for the future. It’s a low-pressure, high-reward situation and I highly recommend it. "I would also recommend purchasing a weekend rental and taking your chances. We made our money back and then some. Thank you, LBB!" Learn more about hosting a pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space > InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media has partnered up with Tin Shingle to bring you in-person classes! The first one: "Start Your Website!" In this small group class, attendees will come away with a roadmap of their website - which pages they'll include - and possibly start their website themselves! Class size: Six people Price: $150 per person Teacher: Katie, publisher of A Little Beacon Blog and creator of Tin Shingle Click here for details and to purchase. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog 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! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

The Shopping Guide Shuffle: The Latest in New + Old Shops in Beacon

Just when there seemed to be a settling in of the stores, a whole lot of movement happened in the storefront community on Main Street Beacon. Here are a few moves:

Closed: Trendy Tots - Beacon's Kids Consignment Store

296 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Trendy Tots Take Two, the kids consignment store in the sweet corner yellow house, has closed. Owned by a husband and wife team, this store had been a resource for parents who consigned gently used kids' stuff, and bought low-priced, high-quality items. Owner Jenn had a discerning eye for threads and did not accept everything that was brought into the store. Toward the end of summer 2017, the store posted a sign that said it would be closed until September. Small business owners often make personal choices like this - basing Open Hours around family needs. One time, Jenn was in a car accident and hurt her hip. Another time, the couple were caring for an aging parent and their open hours became inconsistent, but later returned to normal.

But September came and went, and the shop never reopened. In fact, the building and the grassy lot next to it, as well as the warehouse behind that which was known to be rented by artists from time to time, were put on the market to be sold. Asking price was $1 million. According to the realtor, there has been an offer on the property. The merchandise inside of the store has been removed, and we were unable to reach the owners to see if Trendy Tots is relocating.

Open: Wee Bitty Kids - New Kids Consignment Store

178 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Just in the nick of time, a local mom, Jenny Donovan, opened Wee Bitty Kids, LLC, near Artisan Wine Shop on the west end of town near Bank Square Coffee. This has replaced the vintage shop Classic Couture Fashion Boutique. The owner of Classic Couture, Leah, has said she will send us an update when she finds the next location for her collection of vintage fashions.

In the meantime, Jenny is taking new consigners and has new and gently used clothing and items for sale. You can learn more about the store via Classic Couture's website and Facebook page.

Note: The new shop, Wee Bitty Kids, has no connection to the volunteer-based nonprofit group, the Wee Play Project, who runs the annual Ree-Play Sale fundraiser every April to raise money for Beacon's parks and library projects.

Loopy Mango Replaces Heart & Soul Apothecary

500 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Longtime oils concoction artist, Leah Quinn, maintained a storefront at this corner store. Inside, she carried anything you might need to solve most any ailment. If it wasn't there, Leah would tell you how to make it. Over the summer of 2017, Leah packed it in at the storefront and went digital all the way. She seems to be exploding from her website, offering Subscription Boxes, workshops, and what looks to be a new line of clothing, like this hoodie.  Don't worry, you can still get Leah's Wonder Salve online here! It truly is wonderful, especially for eczema and sufferers of super chapped lips.

Loopy Mango has replaced the physical location of Heart & Soul, and ... all we can say is Wow. No stranger to retail, Loopy Mango has over 41,000 followers on Instagram, and has had a store in New York City since 2004. This location is all about "big loop" yarn, which is some really big and soft strands of yarn. They are so into it, they make their own in Key Largo, FL. Who is "they"? The business owners are corporate refugees who met in an art class, while "Loopy" is a German shepherd, and "Mango" is an orange cat. As for the people, according to their website:

Waejong Kim was born in Korea. She moved to Japan for college and after graduating from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies she worked as an interpreter and later opened a Korean fusion restaurant in Nagoya, Japan. She moved to New York after 9/11 and worked for a corporate housing company. She taught herself how to crochet, took a long vacation, and never returned to the corporate world. Waejong has a German shepherd named Loopy and and orange cat named Mango.

Anna Pulvermakher was born in Russia. She moved to Seattle, WA, with her family and after graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in Mathematics, she worked for Microsoft and Expedia as a Software Test Engineer. In 2003, she moved to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist.

Hudson Valley Fitness Center Renames to Zoned Fitness

Hudson Valley Fitness has rebranded to Zoned Fitness, and boy are they in the zone. We've watched their website for a number of years as we looked up information for A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide, and the latest updates demonstrate that they are clearly in the zone, and are ready to transform your body. Their services Include food and nutrition training as well. Branding done by Beacon locals Rabe & Co.

New Fitness Center Coming Soon - The Studio at Beacon

Also on our radar! The Studio@Beacon, down near the Howland Public Library and Royal Crepes, is opening in January and will have a juice bar. Based on what drives the owners, the studio will likely specialize in boxing and cycling. With creative branding done by Kingston Creative.(P.S. Kingston Creative kind of has a thing for Beacon, and just released a 16 Most Instagrammed Places in Beacon, according to actual numbers. You'd be surprised who made the list!)

Happening This Weekend - 12/15/2017

Your Winter Wonderland dreams are coming true! This year, there is a good chance we'll all be able to go through a holiday lights show that isn't completely muddy! We are in the season of Elfing! Elf magic, as made by you. Gifts, cards, porch drop-offs, little special things you are doing for people. For ideas on food pantries to contribute to, see our Food Pantries Guide here. For amazing gift ideas and lustworthy things you might need, see our Shopping Guide. It's always being updated, and currently has new shops on both ends of Main Street. Article Alert! Want to be in A Little Beacon Blog? We are going Holiday House Lights Hunting in Beacon and want to know where your light display is. Submit cross streets or addresses in the comments section of this post, or send an email to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. Bring on the magic! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides. They're updated pretty much constantly: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. SAVE THE DATE: Beacon's East End Shopping Association Presents Shop Late! Sip, Snack + Shop Day: Thursday, December 21, 2017 Time: Shops open until 9 pm! Location: East end of Main Street Shops on the East End of Beacon have aligned to help bring awareness to that end of town, after the sharp curve in the road where people don't think to venture. Take the adventure! Follow the sidewalk until it ends. Participating shops will be open late, starting at Beacon Bath & Bubble, through Utensil, Waddle n Swaddle and Style Storehouse, all the way to The Blushery. Just keep walking! Park in the free parking lot by The Green Room, or down behind SallyeAnder in the free public parking lot at Hudson Valley Brewery. Information > Beacon Historical Society Holiday Party & Open House Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 4 to 8 pm Location: Beacon Historical Society, 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Thom Joyce’s Open Mic Night Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Zoning Forum Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am Location: BEAHIVE Beacon, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY In light of the current development boom in Beacon, with some resulting snafus and public outcry, the City of Beacon is reviewing its zoning laws. Come to this open meeting to learn how zoning works, what current zoning laws are, what proposed changes would do, etc. Questions are welcome. City council member Lee Kyriacou will facilitate the discussion — operating in this capacity as a private citizen. He’ll be joined by a number of planning and zoning experts. There’s no particular stance at the meeting, just open and honest information sharing. Information > Annual Fine Arts & Craft Small Gifts Holiday Show Opening Reception Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Chaotica Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Blue Christmas Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 5 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Feeling blue right now? Then this event may be for you. Information > Live Performance with Joe McPhee & Billy Stein Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Hudson Valley Vinyl, 267 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “Christmas from Ireland” with Irish ensemble Lunasa & Ashley Davis Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: The Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Children’s Christmas Pageant Day: Sunday, December 17, 2017 Time: 10 am Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > "Deck The Halls At Cafe Sizzle" Day: Sunday, December 17, 2017 Time: 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Coloring Books for Adults Day: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Snapology Lego Holiday Workshop Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 1:30 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Printed Patterns Family Workshop Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Come in to The Vault, and relax with a nice Vanilla Old Fashioned, mixed with Beacon Bourbon, housemade vanilla simple syrup, fresh orange and apricot bitters. Take in the aroma, then order a cheese plate for a perfectly paired snack! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Gorgeous. That's how these festive, cat-eye, high-end handcrafted frames by Thom Browne will make you feel. The square semi-rimless glasses in gray and silver are luxurious, indulgent, and bold.  Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street A rotating cast of accessories completes an outfit, while keeping it distinct from the last time(s) you wore it. New jewelry by Five and Two is on the shelves at Style Storehouse, where there's always good music playing and sweets at the counter. Charm necklaces are gold-plated and great for layering, or are lovely alone. Try them on. Play! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This dreamy two-piece gown by Lillian West features sequin embellishments, a sweetheart neckline and natural waist. The perfectly shaped ballgown skirt is made of tulle and has a chapel-length train. Simply beautiful. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those that take care of Beauty! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank It's your last chance to participate in Rhinebeck Bank's collection of new toys for Grace Smith House's annual toy drive, benefiting kids who stay with them during times of safety and transition. See here for more information on how you can donate. Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Gift the gift of a Whole Life Insurance Policy to your children or grandchildren while they are healthy, thereby making it easy for them to take over as adults and keep the lower rate. Call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you new in town? Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses and show your support for the community. Elections for new board members are in January, so now is the time to hook in with this organization! Click here to join online. BeaconArts GOING ON NOW The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah has begun. You'll find the unique menorah on display at its new location, the Beacon Building at 427 Main Street (the building with the green NuSpecies sign). A new wheel lights up on each of eight nights in honor of different groups: Volunteers, Educators, First Responders, Children, Business Owners, Clergy, Activists, Artists and Musicians. One of the best ways to make sure this uniquely Beacon tradition continues is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here, online. A Little Beacon Space Need a last-minute location for your holiday event? A Little Beacon Space has our sleek tree up! To book your private event, see here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Are you stuck on something with your website? Do you have bunches of questions? InHouse Design Media is designing in-person classes for you to attend. Got questions? Let us know about them and we might offer a class to find answers! Tin Shingle Coming Soon to Tin Shingle's Community Membership Level... Hudson Valley Monday Morning Meetings! Inspired by our super local community awesomeness, we are starting monthly meetings for members to connect. More to come, so keep your eyes on this space... NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog All of the 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! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend in Beacon, NY - 12/8/2017

December's Second Saturday is the sparkliest! With the tree lighting this weekend, the art galleries are alive and lit, several loaded with art gifts and small works. Find them in our Second Saturday Guide! This is the time to find the most special things of the season, and Beacon is filled with fantastic options. Anything you want, you'll find it here. All you need to do is walk around and step inside. And now... for the weekend's Things To Do! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Elf The Musical JR Day: Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9, 2017 Time: Friday, December 8 at 7 pm - Opening Night Saturday, December 9 at 2 pm Saturday, December 9 at 7 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Breakfast with Santa at County Fare Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: County Fare, 2652 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY Information > BeaconArts & The City Of Beacon Annual Tree Lighting Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 3:30 pm, 5 pm (Tree Lighting) Location: Polhill Park / Beacon Visitors Center (Main Street & Route 9D) Information > Live Concert with Kofi & Sankofa Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Coffee with Santa at Bank Square Coffeehouse Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Bank Square Coffeehouse, 129 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “Nick of Time” and “Scrooge, A Christmas Carol” Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: “Nick of Time” will be at 1 pm and “Scrooge, A Christmas Carol” at 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Joy To The World Pints & Prayers Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Get Lit Beacon - A Literary Salon Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Work:Shop Winter Market Day: Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 2017 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Location: Wickham Solid Wood Studio, 578 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Ete-Noir Trunk Show Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: KAIGHT, 512 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > If you are hosting a true pop-up shop - a limited-time-only shopping event that is more than a trunk show - then you can submit it to A Little Beacon Blog's Pop-Up Shop Guide with flyer. Pop-ups are fun! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Bakeology 101 Day: Friday, December 8, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rig-ama-jig Builders' Club for K-5th grade Day: Friday, December 8, 2017 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Printed Patterns Family Workshop Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. The Vault 446 Main Street Check out this healthy and delicious brunch salad - grilled Scottish salmon with quinoa, arugula, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, roasted peppers and a lemon vinaigrette. Pinkies out for the clinking coffee cup toast! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Bellus has #allthegifts! And everything in the shop is 40% off, including this festive silk scarf and beautiful vintage-inspired brass lantern candleholder (may as well pick up a pair, while they're 40% off). Decor treasures are waiting to be found in Bellus, so pick up a gift or treat for your home this weekend. Where is Bellus on Main? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Shopping for glasses at Luxe Optique is half the fun of finding your favorite pair. And the rumors are true - you'll find a favorite pair, and then you'll find another, and another. It's ok - break free from the mold of glasses, and treat these accessories as you would jewelry or shoes! Give the gift of selection, and liberate your loved one with a gift certificate. You can never go wrong with a gift card! Luxe Optique has them available for your gift-giving needs. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street There's no such thing as having too many scarves. Especially when they're as cozy and soft and versatile and gigantic (46 inches wide by 100 inches long) (that's about 4 feet by 8 feet, folks) as this waffle knit one by Free People. Yes, the Scarf Blanket is back and it's a style you want to wrap yourself in. Available in ivory and black. Get both. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This Lillian West gown is extra special because it's both a mini-gown and a full gown. The full ballgown skirt has tiers of chiffon and a cathedral-length train, which can be removed to reveal a minigown featuring a halter neckline, all-over lace, and crisscross lace-up back. Get married in the gown, then dance in the mini! Where is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those to meet beauty needs! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Rhinebeck Bank is collecting new toys for Grace Smith House's annual toy drive, benefiting kids who stay with them during times of safety and transition. See here for more information on how you can donate. Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Happy Holidays from Antalek & Moore! The agency's windows are decorated brightly as they are every year. Take a picture with them when you're out, and don't forget to tag their Instagram! Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce has a jam-packed evening of celebration and excitement coming up! Next Wednesday, at 4 pm, there will be a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Beacon Creamery and Kringles' Christmas Shop at 134 Main Street. Also, Kringles has opened for the season, so pick out some new Christmas-themed decor and gifts! After the ribbon-cutting, walk across the street to Chill Wine Bar (173 Main Street) for the Chamber's December Member Meeting and holiday get-together. Become a member of the Chamber online here. BeaconArts IT'S HERE! The annual lighting of the bicycles is this Saturday! The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is Second Saturday, December 9. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah will be lighted beginning December 12, lasting for 8 nights. One of the best ways to make sure these luminous traditions continue is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here online. A Little Beacon Space Need a last-minute holiday event location? A Little Beacon Space has the tree up! To book your private event, see here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Part of our mission is empowering business owners to take their websites and social media into their own hands. To do that, you just need a little visual inspiration, some systems, and the gumption to promote what you've got. Contact us today to set up Private Training Sessions to get you on your way. Tin Shingle Want to know how all of those products you see in magazines make their way into Gift Guides you use to find gift ideas? See how Sh*t That I Knit used Tin Shingle to get into InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide. Your business can do this too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/1/2017

Festivals of lights are starting, making for a bright opening to the Holiday Season. Enjoy your weekend - we've got plenty of ideas to get you started here! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. The Celebration of Lights Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm (parade starts at 6:30 pm) Location: Main Street and Garden Street with tree lighting on Main Street and Market Street. Information > A Charlie Brown Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday, December 1-3, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: County Players at the Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Breakfast With Santa Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 11 am Location: The Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sinterklaas Festival Day! Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: All day! Location: Village of Rhinebeck, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Self Made: A Makers Collective Presents Holiday Bash Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 11 to 7 pm Location: The American Legion, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Psychedelic Sparkle Christmas Party Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 4 to 11 pm Location: Beacon Art Studios, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information > If you are hosting a true pop-up shop - a limited-time-only shopping event that is more than a trunk show - then you can submit it to A Little Beacon Blog's Pop-Up Shop Guide with a flyer. Pop-ups are fun! Intro to AcroYoga Workshop Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Now is the time to check in with your favorite Yoga or Music studio to see if they are offering sales on class packages. Get a head start by checking A Little Beacon Blog's Classes Guide to find your fave! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Game Club Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. The Vault 446 Main Street Looking festive! The Vault is decorated and ready to host your holiday party. They are taking reservations now, so dial it in! Your guests can enjoy their wonderful tapas menu, small-batch spirits, specialty cocktails and local craft beers. Call (845) 202-7735. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street The "Office Urban Bag" by Burel Mountain Originals is made with 100% pure sheep wool and natural leather and is lightweight, sturdy and ideal for everyday use. SALE ALERT: The entire store at Bellus is 40% off, so you could apply that to this bag, which is beautifully handsome. Where is Bellus on Main? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street These "Rhythm" frames by Dita are meticulously handcrafted, using thin titanium inlay that extends the entire length of the frame. These specs include custom wire core with intricate pressed detail and Dita's proprietary hex screw hinges. Go into Luxe to take a closer look... Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street While we're talking about holiday parties, why not outfit yourself with one of these chunky knit sweaters with a surplice neckline by Mink Pink, paired with a fun pair of leggings and boots? The entire outfit - boots included - is available inside. Don't forget to take in Style Storehouse's beautiful holiday window display! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Chantilly lace covers this entire Justin Alexander gown to create a stunning effect. A deep V-back and drop waist complete the look. The barely-there headpiece by Bel Aire is a perfect complement to the super-soft faux fur shrug by Blue Ribbon. Available at Lambs Hill now. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Teacher gifts are coming up! Treat your (or your kids') hard-working teachers with gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses, offering hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Lou Stripoli, owner of Caffe Aurora Pastry Shop, is the featured guest on this week's episode of Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank. Caffe Aurora is a pastry shop in Poughkeepsie's River District, and they are celebrating their 77th anniversary this year! Not only that, they are involved with The Celebration of Lights celebration in Poughkeepsie to be held December 1, 2017. Enjoy a fireworks display, food and a parade. Michelle Barone-Lepore of Rhinebeck Bank (pictured here) will be singing at the event! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency The people at Antalek & Moore are reminding you to pay attention to your pipes as the weather gets colder. They have frozen pipes tips from Travelers, their partner insurance company, that you can act on now. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Have you been to the Clove Creek Dinner Theater on Route 9? The Beacon Chamber of Commerce held their last Member Meeting there, and pictures have been posted. Take a peek! BeaconArts SAVE THE DATES! The annual lighting of the bicycles! It happens every December. The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is December 9, Second Saturday. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah starts December 12 and will be lighted for eight nights. One of the best ways to make sure this continues is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here online. A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Space is the HQ for A Little Beacon Blog, and is available for private bookings for your own work retreats, workshops, and other events. See here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Part of our mission is empowering business owners to take their websites and social media into their own hands. To do that, you just need a little visual inspiration, some systems, and the gumption to promote what you've got. Contact us today to set up Private Training Sessions with you. They'll get you on your way. Tin Shingle Members of Tin Shingle are on missions to get media coverage. Where are they getting featured? See Tin Shingle's Press Portfolio where members upload their PR coverage. Get ideas for how the media might cover your business. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 11/24/2017

This weekend, let the entire Shopping Guide and Restaurant Guide be your road maps to entertainment. Whether you need to eat clean (with a little bit of dirty) at Stock Up or Meyer's Olde Dutch, or go gluten-free at Ella's Bellas (even Brother's Trattoria has a gluten-free pizza), the Things To Do In Beacon Guides are at your fingertips in our mobile-friendly design. Hunting and Gathering via our Guides isn't just for food; it's also for things you need, want, covet. That's the fun of shopping Beacon. And it's all here. Got a style itch? Main Street will scratch it. Need to glam up your eyelashes? Society of Lash is the lash bar you can walk to near Beacon Pantry. Need a brow wax? The Blushery is where to go across from the Dummy Light. Need makeup? The Blushery has that too, but Beacon Natural Market carries incredible brands that are in line with their principles to look great and feel great from the inside out. Need pretty undies? The Bra Fit Expert in the back of Echo is the secret place everyone heads to for so many frilly styles. Outdoorsy guys (and gals), you know where to get your fix - Mountain Tops. The source of everything outdoors that you didn't know you needed, and didn't know existed. Shop Reservoir and Echo both have rugged styles for men, in shirts, boots, gloves, leather - everything a guy could want. Speaking of leather, check the duffel bags at Bellus on Main. Speaking of Bellus, there is also Nella Bellas Boutique next the Inn & Spa at Beacon (spa services available with discounts to locals) that sells affordable bling and dresses. And the Pop-Ups! One of Beacon's original Pop-Up Shops (see our Guide here), inside of Sacred Space (formerly perma-popup Colorant, which has moved across the street) is back and has re-opened the space to a rotating display of artisans called Create Space. All of the awesome cannot be contained in these paragraphs. You must go out and walk/drive/bike/park. See below for the goings-ons and ideas (and click here for where to park for free that doesn't involve parallel parking). Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. 50roots.com Pop-Up Shop Day: Friday to Sunday, November 24-26, 2017 Time: Friday, 1 to 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm (music and complimentary happy hour!); Sunday, noon to 5 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY The Craft Boutique Day: Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26, 2017 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY Information > Hudson Valley Farm & Flea Day: Saturday, November 25, 2017 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St., Newburgh, NY Information > Presentation - History of the Telephone Building Day: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead, check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       Financial Management 101 for Small Business Day: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Now is the time to check in with your favorite yoga or music studio to see if they are offering holiday sales on class packages. Get a head start by checking A Little Beacon Blog's Classes Guide to find your fave! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Need a shopping break? Swing by the Vault for a refreshing local draft! The Newburgh Brown Ale verges on black, but it's surprisingly light and pleasantly drinkable with a malty sweetness and gentle hints of chocolate and toffee. At 4.2% ABV, you can easily continue to shop post-pint.  Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street BLACK FRIDAY SALES: Everything in the store is on sale! Yes, that even includes 25% off these 100% wool Portuguese blankets, Mantecas by Burel Factory, traditionally made on old looms. Awesome Alert: This is a store that you must walk into slowly, because there are so many high-end treasures you won't want to miss. From hammered jewelry to the leather duffel bags that will last decades. The shop's owners are happy to tell you where each item came from, brimming with pride for the highly cultivated collection on the shelves. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Buying designer glasses may be a new concept for some people, despite their having the same price point as traditional, name-brand glasses. So do your loved one a favor, and buy them a gift certificate to any frame at Luxe Optique, then join them in the shopping experience as they find a frame that fits their personality, and ultimately changes the way they feel about glasses. Luxe Optique serves kids, too! Also available: eye exams, performed in the store, by opticians who are obsessed with eye health. BLACK FRIDAY SALES: Alain Mikli and Oliver Peoples: $100 off regular frames, $125 off sunglasses Oakley: 30% off Additional sales on ic! berlin and J.F. Rey. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the walkway up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Keep warm and cozy with these fun winter hats by Free People. So cute, and so much more in the store. See their photo gallery in our Shopping Guide for even more styles. BLACK FRIDAY SALES: 11 am to 2 pm: Get 20% off your purchase 2 pm to 7 pm: Get a $10 gift card when you spend $100 (need a pair of boots? Pick those up, then spend on some earrings) SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALES: Saturday only! 11 am to 2 pm: BOGO!!!! Buy one item and get an additional item at 30% off (discounted item at lesser value) 2 pm to 7 pm: 25% off your purchase!!! Style Storehouse will have mimosas and othertreats throughout the day, as well as complimentary gift wrapping! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Delight your eyes in Lambs Hill's new winter window! So many shops are setting the mood with sparkly windows, and this is a great one! Gaze at it, especially at night. SALE ALERT: Accessories are 50% off when purchased the same day as a gown - like the beautiful belt pictured here. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the Dummy Light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Did you check the Promotions Page at River Therapeutic Massage? 15% off gift certificates this weekend!   SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Savings accounts are a great plan for your holiday gift-giving! For every dollar spent, match it with a percentage put into your own savings account, CD, 529, IRA, or other savings tools. Always run ideas past your accountant or financial planner first, but do talk to Rhinebeck Bank about financial products you can use! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency With holiday spending going on, work on your Preparation Plan to manage money for the future. A Temporary or Permanent Life Insurance policy could be a decision that is right for you. Talk to Antalek & Moore today about options that fit your needs. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Saturday is Small Business Saturday! Come out all weekend to visit our neighborhood shops! Businesses based in Beacon help make this city thrive, and they need your support to stay here! BeaconArts SAVE THE DATES! The annual lighting of the bicycles happens in December. The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is Second Saturday, December 9. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah starts Tuesday, December 12, and has a lighting for eight nights. One of the best ways to make sure these traditions continue is through a donation to BeaconArts, which you can make right here online. A Little Beacon Space : 50Roots Pop-Up Shop This Weekend! 50Roots returns to A Little Beacon Space for the weekend! Opening today, they are in the space now, decking the halls and crafting their special setup for you to see all of the super cool Made in America products they have sourced from some of their favorite brands and designers. Watch for the sidewalk sign to go up outside to find out when they open! Then come on in, as they are only here for three days! InHouse Design Media SALE ALERT! 15% Off This Weekend Only! Any sessions or websites purchased this weekend are 15% off! This includes: Session: "Help Make My Website Awesome Myself!" Session: "Train Me In Social Media!" Session: "Manage My Website and Things For Me!" Website: For basic websites that are five pages or less. Buy the time now, and use it anytime later! There is no expiration date. Click Here to get the Website Package > Click Here to get the Personal Training > Click Here to get the Website/Newsletter/Misc Management > Tin Shingle Have a wonderful weekend! Any independently owned store you support is a win-win for your community! Even if you're in big-box stores this weekend and season, look for independent brands on the shelves, owned by mom and pop businesses, who work really hard to get their products on those shelves as wholesalers. Keep your eyes open for these types of brands! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 11/17/2017

And so it begins! The weekend in Beacon, and it's all yours to enjoy... Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: The Lofts at Beacon Falls, 52 Leonard St., Beacon, NY Information > “Fill Chill” Annual Food Drive Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 11 pm Location: Chill Wine Bar, 173 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thom Joyce’s 20th Anniversary Open Mic Night Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Beacon Players Presents "Cinderella" Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 17, 7 pm; Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 pm Location: Beacon High School Seeger Theater, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY See Behind the Scenes Photos > Little Boxes Art Content 2017 Day: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Scenic Hudson River Center (Red Barn), Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information > SOUND/PEACE - Seeking Harmony in Dissonant Times Day: Sunday, November 19, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     iPhoneography Workshop - Level II Days: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Contact Dance Workshop Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Inversion Workshop Day: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Intro to Tai Chi & Qigong Day: Sunday, November 19, 2017 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Live DJ Yoga Flow with DJ Hyfi Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rig-ama-jig Builders' Club for K-5th grade Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Kids Night Out Days: Friday, November 17 and December 8, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Off the tapas menu is this dish of savory pan-roasted mushrooms, made with baby spinach, caramelized onions and mascarpone. Looks so delicious... Who is going to feel the warmth?   Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Holiday Party Season is here! This flattering yet forgiving black dress by Joseph Ribkoff with raglan bell sleeves produces insta-glam. The elasticized neckline can be worn on or off the shoulder, for more or less drama. A subtle keyhole is cut out in front, and the bottom hem is finished with guipure-style lace. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street New frames at Luxe Optique do not disappoint! Just when you thought you'd seen it all in the shapes of frames - well, you haven't seen these yet. Sabine-Be, a brand handmade in France, is known for very wild, funky, different, unique and affordable frames. They're popular in NYC, and Luxe Optique is the only shop carrying them upstate. Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway to come up to Main! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street This long, burnout kimono by On the Road is in Style Storehouse right now, and is another easy glam trick to top an outfit. Great to throw over jeans and a tee to bring a little fun to lounging at home or running errands. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 SAMPLE SALE THIS WEEKEND! Sample Sale, up to 75% off! Friday to Sunday, November 17 to 19. Gowns by Justin Alexander, Justin Alexander Signature, Lillian West and Sincerity are on sale at great prices right now at Lambs Hill. Forward this email to your bride friend(s), and get down there! Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse.   River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 SAVE THE DATE! Black Friday Weekend, River Therapeutic will be announcing different sales for each day throughout the long weekend. Keep a close eye on the Promotions Page on Karen's website, Facebook and Instagram to score a deal on a massage for yourself, or gifts for friends, teachers or clients. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!   SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Beer brewing and craft beer enthusiasts will love this interview with the co-founders of Mill House Brewing Company. Learn about how they started in their basement after purchasing a beer brewing kit, got hooked on the hobby, made too much beer, shared it with others, and the rest is history. At the time of this video in 2016, they had a 20-barrel production facility and employed 47 people at Mill House Brewing Company. When they got new equipment to increase their production, Rhinebeck Bank financed it. Watch the video here, and tour the brewery! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency: Renters Insurance You just never know what may happen to your rented apartment. Accidents happen - like a bathtub overflowing onto the floor and into the shop below - causing major damage to the store and apartment. Renters insurance can help with this. Contact Antalek & Moore to find out how at (845) 245-6292. Learn more about renters insurance > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Please join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce for The Lofts at Beacon Falls Ribbon Cutting as they celebrate the official opening of this apartment community in the heart of Beacon's Historic Factory District. Come and see this gorgeous location and welcome them to the neighborhood! Light refreshments will be served. The Lofts at Beacon Falls are at 52 Leonard Street, which is just up the road from Dogwood and The Roundhouse. BeaconArts : Retrospective 15 BeaconArts is celebrating 15 years of leaving its mark on Beacon. The organization and its supporters treat Beacon as a canvas, delighting, inspiring and challenging residents and visitors alike. A walk-through history is on view at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estatuaries/Clarkson University at 199 Main Street right now, with a timeline that presents what BeaconArts has done and how it has impacted you. One of the best ways to make sure this continues is through a donation to BeaconArts, which you can make right here online. A Little Beacon Space :  50Roots Pop-Up Shop Next Weekend! Returning to A Little Beacon Space for Black Friday Weekend is 50Roots.com, the online-only shop based in Poughkeepsie that carries only Made in America products. They are bringing their entire inventory into this space for a good old-fashioned shopping experience - with live music and a complimentary Happy Hour. Get an idea for what they have by visiting their website, and put the pop-up shop on your gift-buying schedule for the day after Thanksgiving! InHouse Design Media SALE ALERT! Black Friday Weekend, InHouse Design Media will be discounting services, from Training Sessions to Website Designs. If you know you want to build a website, develop social media strategy, or get overall guidance on how to reach more people online, this will be the time! Learn More > Tin Shingle : Online Class Have you wanted to host a pop-up shop but didn't know where to start? Are you a shop owner on Main Street who wants to throw a pop-up event but can't think of why or how? Then this Training TuneUp is for you! Stream it while you work, and be prepared to write down ideas. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 11/10/2017

Happy Second Saturday and Veterans Day Weekend! Below, find where you can observe a moment of silence to pay homage to those who protect us, and a few businesses who are doing something special for those in the military. The Galleries are in holiday mode, and you can start your gift collecting early! We know - holiday music shouldn't start until after Thanksgiving, but it's on the radio already, and the greenery and the lights are turning on, so we're going with it! And you can find lots of festive cheer on Main Street. Just follow our Second Saturday Guide. Trivia: Can you guess whose ornaments these are? You got that right - the famous blown glass collection being made now at Hudson Beach Glass. This weekend includes lots of handmade and local shopping (stop by Utensil to wish them a happy five-year anniversary!!), live performances, and even ghost hunting! We have more Pop-Up shopping fun at A Little Beacon Space as we host Made & Given all weekend starting today! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Made & Given Pop-Up Shop Days: Friday to Sunday, November 10-12, 2017 Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Times: Friday, 4 to 7 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Learn more about event and the vendors in our Pop-Up Guide. Open Mic Night for Kids Day: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Want to jam out to your favorite show tune or pop song, accompanied by acting and musical theater pro Kate Vander Linden? Bring sheet music or choose from the selection at BPAC.  Information > Veterans Day Ceremony Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 11 am Location: The Veterans Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY The event will be held indoors this year. The public is invited and is encouraged to use the Teller Avenue entrance, according to the Beacon Free Press. Grand Opening - Halvey Funeral Home Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location:: Halvey Funeral Home, 2 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Read more about the new location on our blog.  Free Mini Maker Faire Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 10am to 8 pm Location: Barnes & Noble, 2518 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY This fundraiser for Sargent Elementary School coincides with the awesome Barnes & Noble Free Mini Maker Faire, to help purchase innovative classroom supplies for all grades. Kids get to create all kinds of cool high-tech models, program robots, and fly drones, while parents get in some early holiday shopping. A portion of your purchase will go toward Sargent's fundraiser. Information > Utensil's 5th Anniversary Party Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Utensil Kitchenware, 480 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Kaight's Fall Pop-Up Party Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 6 to 9:30 pm Location: Kaight, 512 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Veterans Day Service Day: Sunday, November 12, 2017 Time: 10:30 am Location: Reformed Church of Beacon, 1113 Wolcott Ave. (aka Route 9D), Beacon, NY A lunch will follow the worship service, according to the Beacon Free Press. Paranormal Investigation of the Old Beacon High School Day: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Time: 7 to 11 pm Location: 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Veterans Day Freedom Fund Dinner Day: Sunday, November 12, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Chalet on the Hudson, 3250 Route 9D The Southern Dutchess NAACP will hold its 52nd annual Freedom Fund Dinner, "Honoring Those Who Served." Honorees include local U.S. Armed Forces veterans Bascom G. Durham, Walter Patrice, Ta 'Tanisha Powell and John E. Rembert. Live music too, featuring Bosco & The Storm. For information and tickets, call Dorothy Medley at (845) 831-6447, according to the Beacon Free Press. Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Narek Hakhnazaryan, Cello Day: Sunday, November 12, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Cross-Back Apron with Toni Maeck Day: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Notary Public Licensing Class Day: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Residence Inn Marriott, 500 Westage Business Drive, Fishkill, NY Information > iPhoneography Workshop - Level I & II Days: Saturdays, November 11 & 18, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Riverwinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Meet the Machine with Hilary Oak (Sewing) Day: Sunday, November 12, 2017 Time:: 2 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Cinderella: "On the Way to the Ball" Day: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Bakeology 101 Day: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Studio Art: Drawing into Painting Taught by Kathy Moss Grades: 6-12 Day: Mondays, November 13 to December 18, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street SPECIAL FOR VETERANS DAY: The Vault has created a special cocktail called The Soldier's Toddy. This drink will warm you on the way down, as it's made with cognac, aged rum, fresh lemon juice, apricot bitters and garnished with cloves, orange and cinnamon. Might even clear lightly stuffed sinuses. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street SALE ALERT! Soft and warm, these 100% baby alpaca sweaters are made in Peru and are in Bellus on Main in several colors right now. Bonus? They are 35% off for a limited time! So put one on, and head down to The Vault to enjoy that toddy. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street TRUNK SHOW THIS WEEKEND The Barton Perreira trunk show is Saturday, November 11, at 3 pm at Luxe Optique. Every frame, every color, every size will be there! Handmade in Japan. DEAL ALERT! Mention A Little Beacon Blog and get $75 off! Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street HAPPENING TODAY! (FRIDAY) Style Storehouse has packed all of their inventory - boots, leggings, sexy sweatshirts and comfortable tops - from their Beacon location to set up with other shops at Vino at Crew Restaurant at 2290 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Joining them will be handstamped, customized jewelry from King + Curated. VETERANS DAY ALERT: Style Storehouse regularly gives a discount to military personnel, and this weekend is giving 15% off to military and veterans. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 SAVE THE DATE!  Sample Sale, up to 75% off! Next weekend, Friday, Nov. 17 to Sunday, Nov. 19. Gowns by Justin Alexander, Justin Alexander Signature, Lillian West and Sincerity. VETERANS DAY ALERT: Lambs Hill is giving 50% off of accessories to veterans and military personnel this weekend. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 “I recently received a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and was (again) blown away with how amazing it was. Thank you!” - Happy Customer From now until December 22, 2017, River Therapeutic Massage is offering the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage as a Spa Mini add-on for only $5. WOW. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!   SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Mark and Michelle interview Rachel Beard, founder of The Harmony Garden School of Music and Kindermusik. Says Mark: “Upon walking in, the first thing I thought was: ‘Kids would love it here.’ It beats Mickey Mouse Club." Hear how Rachel went from playing cello in school, to following her dream of becoming a music teacher, then pursuing her new dream of opening a business to work more closely with children. She loves helping kids wake up parts of their brain through music. Watch the Video > Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency: Condo Association Insurance Condominium association insurance is a unique form of insurance that’s specifically written to meet the needs of condo associations. It’s mainly used to insure common areas of condominium complexes. Depending on the layout and features of a complex, a policy might insure different kinds of common areas, including: walkways and exterior steps foyers and entryways elevators, stairwells and hallways units’ shared walls and buildings’ exterior walls landscaping and fencing amenities, such as pools, community rooms and fitness center Learn more about Condo Association Insurance > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates the Grand Opening of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey. The celebration will take place Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, with a Ribbon Cutting by the Beacon Chamber taking place at 12:30 pm. The Chamber hopes to see you there! BeaconArts : Retrospective 15 BeaconArts celebrates 15 years since its founding in November of 2002 with a gallery opening at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estatuaries/Clarkson University, 199 Main St. A private opening takes place Saturday, and then public viewing hours begin on Sunday through March 2018. The exhibit is curated by Kalene Rivers. Different film screenings will take place each Second Saturday. Mark your calendar for January 31, 2018, for the monthly BeaconArts Member Meeting, and the Friendraiser campaign later in March. A Little Beacon Space :  OPENING TODAY! The day has come! A Little Beacon Space transforms into a shop for three days only this weekend. Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12, 2017 at 291 Main St., Beacon. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine Friday and Saturday after 5 pm! Here's who you'll find in the shop. Curated records from Black Gold Records Handmade Jewelry by Haimi Co. and Rock Dove Bow Ties and Headscarves for Adults and Babies by Moor Berry Unisex Leather Goods by F&S Artist John Defeo Naughty Holiday Cards from Santa’s Dirty Workshop and more! Open Hours: Friday, November 10   4 to 7 pm Saturday, November 11  11 am to 8 pm Sunday, November 12   11 am to 5 pm InHouse Design Media Need a website design? Or maybe you need a design team to hold your hand while you make updates yourself? InHouse Design Media can help. The design team behind A Little Beacon Blog and Tin Shingle can train you, or do it all for you, whether you're looking for graphic design or glitzy photos for social media. Learn More > Tin Shingle : Community Membership Tin Shingle has a new Community Membership level for those who want to connect over big ideas for getting the word out about your business, and learning what you can do with your business in general. Strength in numbers! Membership includes a private, safe and supportive Facebook Group for faster connection with business owners around the country. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. 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Happening This Weekend - 11/3/2017

Don't put those costumes away just yet! Thanks to some rain last weekend, the Halloween fun has been extended a little bit. To really turn you topsy-turvy, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday. Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop or eat, or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Book Signing w/ Francie Webb Day: Friday, November 3, 2017 Time: 5 to 7:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Kindness Rocks Workshop Day: Saturday, November 4, 2017 Time: 11 am to noon Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Read more about the Kindness Rocks Project on our blog! Carnival featuring Judith Tulloch Band Day: Saturday, November 4, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > "A Very Beacon Halloween" 21st Annual Kids Halloween Parade aka The Hocus Pocus Parade from the Beacon Chamber of Commerce Day: Sunday, November 5, 2017 (See our article about it here) Line-up Time: 12:30 pm at the Visitors Center Parade Marching Time: 1 pm Locations: Costumed kids start lining up at Polhill Park (South Avenue/9D and Main Street) for a parade all the way down Main Street stopping at Teller Avenue, trick-or-treating from Main Street businesses. After the Parade: The Roundhouse has opened their Patio to marchers to enjoy cider, bottles of water and treats. Parade Information > Grace Smith Pumpkin Parade Day: Sunday, November 5, 2017 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Pulaski Park, 162 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >  Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Stowe Bag with Toni Maeck Day: Saturday, November 4, 2017 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope Day: Sunday, November 5, 2017 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Game Club Day: Friday, November 3, 2017  Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Wee Play Clean Up Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2017  Time: 7 to 11 am Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street This faux fur coat by Joseph Ribkoff is warm, stylish and ridiculously soft and cozy - we tested it. Detailed with cuffed, full-length sleeves, a button closure on a funnel collar, and front pockets to protect your hands and keep you warm. It's reversible, too! Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street You know what you need? Prescription sunglasses. Because now that you are wearing glasses full time, you need some shades. Like these by Christian Roth. The bold, high-fashion, unique design features an ultra-thin custom milled metal inlay with lightweight metal temples, all striking a delicate balance against the frame’s exuberant, angular proportions. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway to head up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street SAVE THE DATE Alert your friends in Poughkeepsie and book a wine date with them for Friday, November 10, from 6 to 10 pm at Vino (the private room at Crew). Style Storehouse is packing all of their inventory from their Beacon location to set up with other shops in Poughkeepsie for one night at this pop-up Holiday Market. Come shop while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 This bridal shop on Beacon's east end has everything to complete your look, including gowns by Lillian West, Justin Alexander (shown), Sincerity and Sweetheart. and a beautiful selection of veils, jewelry, headpieces, shawls and boleros. Lambs Hill is a walk-in friendly shop, so take a peek! Where Is Lambs Hill? One of the new boutiques in the renovated factory building near the Dummy Light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 What is eco-fin, and why will you love it? Eco-fin is a natural, petroleum-free alternative to paraffin. A rich blend of palm, soy, jojoba and organic coconut oils are gently warmed with shea butter, vitamin E and essential oils, then applied to your hands and/or feet with a brush, and covered with heated mitts/booties. When the mitts/booties are removed, the remaining product gets massaged into your skin, leaving it soft and supple. This treatment makes a delightful Add-On to any massage. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street We are getting into SOUP season! The Vault offers seasonal and fresh soups daily. Pictured is an apple cinnamon butternut squash version. You know what pairs perfectly with this? The Vault's Burrata Cheese. Yum. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Learn all about First Friday Poughkeepsie on this week's episode of Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank! See some highlights from last month's San Gennaro event, and watch Michelle's interview with U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney. Watch the Video > Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency As you finalize plans for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays, are you renting a vacation home? If anything happens to the homeowner's property, or to your own property while staying there, would your homeowners insurance policy cover it? Get the Answers from Antalek & Moore > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, November 5, as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Lady Gray Bridal! This is one of the oldest bridal shops in Beacon, and is located next to Key Food. The celebration will take place from noon to 2 pm with a Ribbon Cutting by the Beacon Chamber taking place at 12:30 pm. The Chamber hopes to see you there! BeaconArts : Windows on Main (WOMS) It's your last chance to see the artwork in the Windows on Main exhibit all over Beacon. The art will come out of the windows in a week, so be sure to read up on which artist is where on the interactive WOMS website. Pictured here is the art by Keith Decent in the reMADE shop, and yes, it will make you want ice cream sandwiches. A Little Beacon Space :  Next Pop-Up Shops It’s November! That means pop-up shop time at A Little Beacon Blog’s Space! Two great ones are prepping their inventory now... Made and Given on Second Saturday Weekend, Friday through Sunday, 11/10-12, and 50 Roots on the Black Friday Weekend, Friday through Sunday, 11/24-26. InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media redesigned The Vault's logo and business cards for their evolving image. Have you picked one up yet? InHouse Design Media is the design arm of A Little Beacon Blog, and can redesign your logo and business cards also. And even your website. Learn More > Tin Shingle : Live TuneUp Interview Join us for our first live interview with Jenn Sullivan, founder of Waddle n Swaddle. We will talk to Jenn about expanding her stores to three locations, managing staff, and life as a business owner with three kids. This event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP to info@tinshingle.com if coming in person. Register for the online Webinar to watch it online. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 10/27/2017

The phone calls are flying... People are writing in... "Will Beacon's Kids Halloween Parade be canceled?! Rain is in the forecast!" And not just regular rain, but a lightning bolt with clouds is in Google's eight-day forecast. As yet, there is no rain date for the Kids Halloween Parade, and the organizers are: "Hoping for shine!" or drizzle. It's a nail-biter! What will Beacon's weather do? We shall see on Sunday. Meanwhile... This weekend is Fishkill Farm's last Fall Harvest weekend with free admission, Apple Picking specials, and a corn maze, so check out their Pumpkin Patch and start picking!  Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

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Children's Museum Not-So-Spooky Fun House Day: Friday, October 27, 2017 Time: 5:30 to 8 pm Location: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Molsky’s Mountain Drifters Concert Day: Friday, October 27, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Fishkill Farm's Fall Harvest Weekend Day: Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29, 2017 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >  "Quarry to Quarry" - Manitoga's Last Guided Landscape Hike of 2017 Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 2 pm Location: Manitoga's Visitor/Guide House, 584 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > "A Very Beacon Halloween" Psychic Fair Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Notions-n-Potions, 175 Main St., Beacon, NY Congratulations go out to Sheryl of Notions-n-Potions on her appearance in the Poughkeepsie Journal's feature on Adults Who Love Halloween. Mike Burdge, of Story Screen, was also featured. Information > Pop-Up Concert Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Center for Creative Education, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Stony Kill No-So-Haunted Barn and Hay Ride Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > October Songwriter Fest With Melissa Holland & Friends Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm Location: BEAHIVE Beacon, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > "A Very Beacon Halloween" Ghoul's Night Out Show from the Beacon Chamber of Commerce Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 8 pm Locations: Clove Creek Dinner Theater, 18 Westage Business Center Drive #7, Fishkill, NY Information > Dogwood Halloween Spooktacular Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Hot Jazz, Cool Art Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Classics for Kids Featuring Pianist Michael Brown Day: Sunday, October 29, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY $10 per adult; children free! Information > POSTPONED: This has been updated from its original publishing: "A Very Beacon Halloween" 21st Annual Kids Halloween Parade, aka The Hocus Pocus Parade, from the Beacon Chamber of Commerce Day: Sunday, October 29, 2017 (See our article about what usually happens at the Parade here.) Rain Date: The Chamber of Commerce has said that there a rain date will be assigned, and they are working with the City of Beacon and Police Department to reschedule. See our article about it here. Line-up Time: 12:30 pm at the Visitors Center Parade Marching Time: 1 pm Locations: Costumed kids start lining up at Polhill Park (South Avenue/9D and Main Street) for a parade all the way down Main Street stopping at Teller Avenue, trick-or-treating from Main Street businesses. Parade Information > After Kids Halloween Parade Community & Cider Gathering at the Roundhouse Patio Day: Sunday, October 29, 2017 Time: After Beacon Kids Halloween Parade. Rain Note: If the Kids Halloween Parade is canceled, then this will also be canceled. Location: The Roundhouse Patio, 2 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Storm King Art Center's Pumpkins and Painted Faces Day: Sunday, October 29, 2017 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Near the north parking area at Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY Information > Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: October 30 through November 12, 2017 Information > Rascal's Monster Bash Day: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. 6th Annual Mike Archer Memorial 5K Run & Walk Day: Saturday, October 27, 2017 Registration: 9 am Time: 10 am Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Information > Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K Day: Saturday, October 29, 2017 Time: 9:30 am; kids costume 1-mile fun run at 9 am (ages 6 & older), $5 Location: Morse School, 30 Pocantico Street, Sleepy Hollow, NY Information >     Essential Oils Workshop Day: Sunday, October 29, 2017 Time: 5 to 6:30 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 South Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Massage Therapy Class for Couples Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Alma Yoga, 190 South Plank Road, Newburgh, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! Ballet Arts Studio Hosts Kindergarten Field Trips from Beacon City Schools Kids come with their teachers and classroom friends to learn about different forms of dance. Says Katie B. of Ballet Arts Studio: "We read a book about dance, warm up our muscles together, do rhythm and acting exercises, and of course, just dance to all kinds of music. Finally, the students conquer a bit of fear by jumping over the teacher on their way out the door!" Kids are also taught a ballet “reverence,” which is all about being grateful for the audience’s applause as well as the body's own ability to move. Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry Street and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, October 27, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Babysitters Preparedness Course Ages: 12 and up Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 9 am Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street Get ready! Bundling up time really will be here soon, despite the unusually warm weather. These knit hats for kids are by Emily Pearson of Pearfectly Handmade in Newburgh, and also feature little shawls to match. Time to get snuggly! Visit reMADE this weekend to pick out your favorite. (They also make great gifts!) Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Bellus on Main is known for their statement jewelry, and this silver chain-link necklace is no exception. Wear it over fabric or with a low-necked top. Makes for a great layering piece peeking out from a scarf. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Now through November, get $100 off Lafont and Alain Mikli frames. This is a huge deal, and you'll want to check the wide range of designs in both lines. Both are French-designed, are handmade, and are well-known for their outstanding quality and awesome color combinations. Yes, that is a cheetah print frame pictured here, and yes, it probably will look amazing on you. Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Michele, the proprietress of Style Storehouse, has heard you! You want more shoes and boots? Done. New fall shoes have arrived in the shop in a new display. Styles range from slouchy to straight, heeled to flat. Brands include Coolway, Free People and Musse & Cloud. Try them on! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main St., Retail #3 Don't you want to get married right now so that you can wear this headpiece? Or maybe you can come up with another function to wear it to. You have our permission. Lots of beautiful new accessories are in Lambs Hill for you to try on, including veils, belts and headpieces from Richer Designs and Marionet (pictured here). Where Is Lambs Hill? In one of the new boutiques in the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 LAST CHANCE: OCTOBER SPECIALS! Aromatherapy Facial Massage $50 (reg $75) Intensive Foot Treatment $50 (reg $70) Hand and/or Foot Massage with eco-fin $50 (reg $70) eco-fin for hands or feet $10 (reg $15) *Cannot be combined with any other offer; no coupons or gift certificates Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street Sit down and sip The Vault's Beacon Rose cocktail, made with Medley Brothers bourbon, apple-pear liqueur, fresh lime juice and house-made spiced pomegranate syrup. Perfect for anyone who isn't in the mood for cider this weekend, but still wants something sweet. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath and Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Through November 1, Rhinebeck Bank is accepting donations at their branches in support of the Dutchess Outreach Coat Drive. For business hours and branch locations to drop off donations, please click here. Rhinebeck Bank thanks you for your support! Get Details > Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Does your business have a website? Does it take ecommerce? Does it publish a blog or newsletter? Cyber Liability Insurance is for all businesses, not just big ones. Call Antalek & Moore today to learn more and find out why your website could be vulnerable, and the levels of protection you need: (845) 245-6292 Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, November 5, as the Chamber celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Lady Gray Bridal! This is one of the oldest bridal shops in Beacon, and is located next to Key Food. The celebration will take place from noon to 2 pm, with a Ribbon Cutting by the Beacon Chamber taking place at 12:30 pm. The Chamber hopes to see you there! BeaconArts Have you tried the awesome new website for Windows on Main 2017? It's an interactive map that tells you what art is where, and who the artist is. We promise - it's way easier than an app. Click here to try it when you're walking! A Little Beacon Space Next Pop-Up Shop: Made & Given It's getting closer! Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12. Curated records from Black Gold Records, handmade jewelry by Halmi Co and Rock Dove Rings, sustainable soaps and hand-poured candles by Kala Style, Bowties and headscarves for adults and babies by Moor Berry, Unisex Leather Goods by F&S, and Naughty Holiday Cards from Santa’s Dirty Workshop and more! Looking for more artisan-inspired shops in Beacon after you shop this? We made a mini-shopping guide for you here... Hook into this shop via Facebook if you might come! > InHouse Design Media Over the summer, InHouse Design Media redesigned The Vault's logo and business cards for their evolving image. Have you picked one up yet? They are slick. InHouse Design Media is the design arm of A Little Beacon Blog, and can redesign your logo and business cards also. We'll even revamp your website! Learn More > Tin Shingle Do you want to connect with someone right now about ways to get the word out about your business or art? Tin Shingle's Training TuneUps are just that - videos you can watch in the quietness of your own home or office. You'll come away with instant ideas and confidence to see them through. Click Here to Start Browsing > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 10/20/2017

It's one of the last weekends to decorate for Halloween! In between hanging ghosts, consider this list of things to do. Meanwhile, we'll be Instagramming a live shopping tour of where to buy or make Halloween in Beacon! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

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Howland Public Library's Thrills and Chills Day: Friday, October 20, 2017 Time: 4 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movies That Matter: “Cries From Syria” Day: Friday, October 20, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Catoberfest 2017 Day: Friday, October 20, 2017 Time: 6 to 10 pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 2 Churchill St., Beacon, NY Information > New York State Sheep & Wool Festival Day: Saturday & Sunday, October 21-22, 2017 Time: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information > 5th Annual "Pink Kiss" Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Event Day: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Time: 6 pm Location: Atlas Studios, 11 Spring St., Newburgh, NY See A Little Beacon Blog's Article > Baba Andrew Lamb Trio Day: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Pumpkin Carving Party Day: Sunday, October 22, 2017 Time: Families in afternoon; adults-only in the evening Location: 2 Way Brewing Company, 18 West Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Dover Quartet Day: Sunday, October 22, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen presents "Child's Play" Day: Sunday, October 22, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm movie Location: Quinn's, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Poughkeepsie Nissan's Line Dance For a Cause Day: Monday, October 23, 2017 Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm Location: Poughkeepsie Nissan, 1445 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY Get your boots and join the fun! Join Poughkeepsie Nissan and Grace Smith House for a night of line dancing! All proceeds go to Grace Smith House in Poughkeepsie. Environmental Citizen Soapbox Day: Monday, October 23, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 9 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, Beacon, NY Information > Pumpkins in the Park Jack-o'-Lantern Lighting Event Day: Monday to Friday, Oct. 23-27, 2017 Time: Monday to Thursday, 3 to 6 pm, pumpkin carving; Friday, 6 to 8 pm, jack-o'-lantern lighting and display Location: Scenic Hudson River Center, 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       RiverWinds Gallery Day of the Dead Altar Day: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location:: 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Anatomy of Yoga Day: Saturday & Sunday, October 21-22, 2017 Time: 8 am to 6 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > FREE WEEK of Yoga Day: October 23-27, 2017 Time: Visit website for schedule. Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! Ballet Arts Studio's New Modern Dance Teacher! Chelsea Acree joins Ballet Arts Studio as our new Modern Dance teacher, hailing from New York where she studied with many great dancers, and was a member of the Mark Morris Dance Group. She taught ballet, modern dance and creative movement to children of all ages, as well as adults and pre-professional and professional dancers, at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn for 11 years. She has also taught children with physical and developmental disabilities. Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry Street and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street Layering season is upon us! The least bulky fabric you could use to stay warm is silk, and reMADE has sweet scarves made by Patty Villanova of Silkworth in Cold Spring, NY. Lots of patterns and designs available, including this fish. Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street If you have seen these rings in the window of Bellus, go in now and slip them on your finger. Beautiful, sophisticated and unique, these rings by Andronike, a New York-based designer jewelry brand, are inspired by art, contemporary design and architecture, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and enduring quality. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Watch out - if you're on the street wearing your frames from Luxe Optique, we just may snap a picture! Spotting artistic frames in Beacon has become a thing now, thanks to Luxe for transforming the way many wear glasses. Got Luxe frames? Please take a selfie of yourself and email it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com, or tag us on Instagram! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street The weather is still indecisive enough to wear this Florence Mini Dress by MinkPink. It is fully lined, and features neck cut-outs, elastic waist, button sleeves and back keyhole with button closure. Wear with tall boots, jeans or leggings! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 TRUNK SHOW NOW The Justin Alexander Trunk Show is this weekend - October 20-22. The Justin Alexander company is showing its entire line of the Spring/Summer 2018 collection at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. Special discounts are available for purchases made this weekend. Walk-ins welcome! Where Is Lambs Hill? Next to King + Curated! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 Autumn is in full swing at River Therapeutic Massage because... You can book a Pumpkin Spice Coffee Foot Scrub! She has other flavor-themed services, too, but they are limited in availability. See these options so you can customize your Spa Treatment.* Pumpkin Spice Latte (warm and spicy) Spiced Orange (refreshing) Vanilla Spice (sweetly soothing) Autumn Breeze (bright and uplifting) *available for massage, salt, or sugar scrubs Snuggle up on the heated table, take a deep breath in, and let. it. all. go!  Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street Here's a healthy way to help you eat clean(er) at The Vault on your weekend: the Seared Scallop Salad with grilled seasonal vegetables, goat cheese and balsamic reduction over a bed of fresh arugula. Enjoy! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Did you know that Rhinebeck Bank has one of the best local morning shows in town, Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank? Michelle and Mark interview guests from the local community, including business owners, community leaders, local political figures and Rhinebeck Bank employees. On this episode, Angela Pless and Donna Harris from the US Postal Inspection Service are interviewed. This agency is one of the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the country. It supports and protects the Postal Service from criminal attack. First established in the early 1700s when stagecoaches carrying mail were attacked by outlaws, early horseback-riding “good guys” were the precursors to current day Postal Inspectors. Fascinating. To submit to be a guest on the show, email PR@RhinebeckBank.com. Watch the Interview > Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Thinking this weekend about a new career? Or maybe you want some extra holiday cash. Driving for Lyft could be an option for you. Before you turn on the app, read these insurance guidelines from Antalek & Moore to make sure you know when you're covered. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce and the Beacon Chamber of Commerce are hosting a joint mixer. On Thursday, October 26, they invite you to come meet your business neighbors at the Dutchess Manor (263 Route 9D, Beacon) from 6 to 8 pm. There will be a chance to talk to fellow “Main Street” business owners and brainstorm around how Cold Spring and Beacon can grow from day trip visits to longer weekend destinations. Tickets are required for this event ($20 for members, $30 for non-members). Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased online here. BeaconArts The last Wednesday (and sometimes the fourth Wednesday) of every month is the monthly BeaconArts Member Meet Up. This month, they'll be meeting at the Inn and Spa at Beacon, hosted by its proprietor Roger Greenwald. This beautifully realized establishment also houses the Anamario Hernandez Gallery. If the weather is good, attendees may even get to lounge on the fabulous rooftop terrace! Must be a BeaconArts member to attend (join online here). A Little Beacon Space Next Pop-Up Shop: Made & Given Curated records from Black Gold Records, handmade jewelry by Haimi Co and Rock Dove, sustainable soaps and hand-poured candles by Kala Style, Bowties and headscarves for adults and babies by Moor Berry, Unisex Leather Goods by F&S, and Naughty Holiday Cards from Santa’s Dirty Workshop and more! Check in via FB to say you're going to stop by! > InHouse Design Media Private training sessions are available to businesses who want to produce their own newsletters, make website changes, or jump-start social media campaigns, but need guidance. Make an appointment with InHouse Design Media, who can make house-calls to businesses located in Beacon. Book Now > Tin Shingle Do you want to connect with someone right now about ways to get the word out about your business or art? Tin Shingle's Training TuneUps are just that - videos you can watch in the quietness of your own home or office. You'll come away with instant ideas and confidence to see them through. Click Here to Start Browsing > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend in Beacon, NY - 10/13/2017

Ding Ding Ding! It's Second Saturday, y'all! This one is the most action-packed of the year so far. Thankfully, the weather has dipped down into the 60s, so get your Fall on and make a plan! All Second Saturday Art Listings are in A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Guide. Click here to get art locations/times/themes. Pro Tip: Keep the following Guides, and this email, open on your phone at all times. It's just like having an app of Beacon - but it's on your phone. Each Guide and Calendar at A Little Beacon Blog is mobile-friendly. You will instantly know where to go and what's going on. Second Saturday Guide Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Pop-Up Shop: LuLaRoe w/ Erin & Leigh Day: Open Friday to Sunday, October 13 to 15, 2017 Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Times: Friday: 3 to 7 pm Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm Information > City of Beacon Dedicates the East Main Bridge to Ron and Ronnie Sauers Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: Noon Location: East Main Bridge, near the dummy light, in between The Roundhouse and the row of boutiques at 1 East Main. Reception to follow at Dogwood, featuring a slide show of the buildings they worked on from the 1980s. Says city council member George Mansfield: "The slide show gives us all a good sense of reference as to where we were, and where we are." Information > Dia:Beacon Community Free Day Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Book Reading & Signing with Thyra Heder: Alfie Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 10:30 am Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Wappingers Falls 4th Annual Halloween Parade & Festival Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Mesier Park, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Niche Modern Semi-Annual Factory Sale Day: Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2017 Time: 10 am to 6 pm Location: Niche Modern, 311 Fishkill Ave. #11, Beacon, NY Information > Sasha Dobson of Puss N Boots Plays at Style Storehouse Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 9 pm Location: Style Storehouse, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > STEADY ON: Celebrating Lilith Fair at 20 Day: Friday, October 13, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > 6th Annual Classic Car Show In Beacon Presented by Beacon's Chamber of Commerce and Dutchess Cruisers Day: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen Presents "Horror Shorts Vol. 3" Day: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm movie Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Sloop Club Annual Pumpkin Festival Day: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Park, 1 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K Day: Saturday, October 15, 2017 Time: 10:20 am start time Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information > Plan ahead and find upcoming races the in Hudson Valley in our 5K Races Guide. Defensive Driving Course Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon NY Information > Beetle + Fred Sewing School - Beginners with Katy Hope (4 sessions) Day: Saturdays, October 14, 2017 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! Ballet Arts Studio Classes Registration is open for all classes at Ballet Arts Studio. From the Musical Theatre Class to Ballet, students can sign up and get started! REGISTER: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry Street and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. Rig-ama-jig Builders' Club for K-5th grade Day: Friday, October 13, 2017 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street These two dainty necklaces made by Marlo Richards of Groovy Chick Jewelry out of Elmsford, N.Y., would look perfect on you or your lady friend. If you need ideas on how to display your jewelry at home, see this idea (or pick up another unique design, also at reMADE). Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Where's he going? This little frog is one of several delicate pieces of jewelry carried in Bellus on Main. From large hoop earrings to recycled glass from bottles of spirits, you'll want to pick up something new soon. Pro Tip: Bellus often has sales, so you just might get lucky. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Congratulations to Luxe Optique for winning Best High-End Eyewear in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine! Read more about it here! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Sasha Dobson at Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Sasha Dobson is back! She'll be performing live in the store this Saturday from 6:30 to 9 pm. Style Storehouse will also be debuting their new styles of shoes! Special discounts will be available during Sasha's performance. She started as a jazz songstress, but has transitioned to country and beyond, teaming up with Norah Jones and Catherine Popper to form the band Puss N Boots. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main St., Retail #3 SAVE THE DATE Get ready to experience a Justin Alexander Trunk Show next weekend - October 20-22. The Justin Alexander company will be bringing its entire line of the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, which is not yet in stores. Special discounts will be available for purchases made that weekend. Meanwhile, pictured here is a Justin Alexander gown with copious amounts of lace. Don't miss an early peek at this dress! Where Is Lambs Hill? Next to King + Curated. King + Curated 1 East Main St., Retail #2 When you're down on the East End of town this weekend for the Sasha Dobson show or the dedication of the East Main Bridge, stop into King + Curated to see the photos of Madam Brett Park that you may want to add to your collection. Photo Credit: Alicia King Where is King + Curated? Near the dummy light, just down from the old train tracks in the renovated factory. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, King + Curated, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 Take care of yourself and enjoy these October specials from River Therapeutic Massage: Aromatherapy facial massage* $50 (regularly $75) Intensive foot treatment* $50 (regularly $70) Hand and/or foot massage* with eco-fin $50 (regularly $70) *cannot be combined with any other offer; no coupons or gift certificates. More details on their website. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide! The Vault 446 Main Street A classic Old Fashioned made with muddled orange, cherry and sugar and mixed with their very own Beacon bourbon and a dash of bitters. Can't go wrong. Enjoy it outside in the (hopefully) crisp air. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Join Susan Pagones as she guides you through a Defensive Driving class. You want to lower your auto insurance rates, right? Taking this class is one way to do it. And it will make you a safer driver. A win-win. Date: Saturday, October 14 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore Office, 340 Main St., Beacon NY RSVP: Register with Thomasine Supple, (845) 831-4300 or tsupple@antalek-moore.com . Rhinebeck Bank The Beacon branch of Rhinebeck Bank is now accepting artists' submissions to the bank's art program, to hang from the walls of the bank. Click here for details. Featured now is Stanley Lindwasser, a renowned painter who has shown in dozens of exhibits, including several at the Brooklyn Museum and the Jersey City Museum. Read more about the current show here. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Car Show is this Sunday! Get your walking shoes on and bring a camera. See pictures from years past. You will have lots of food options, from the Beacon Farmers Market to restaurants and cafes. Have A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide open on your phone to help you make an informed choice. BeaconArts Please consider making a contribution to Beacon 3D, Beacon's Main Street public art sculpture project. Soon most of the sculptures will be de-installed, gone from view, until next season, when new work and some old favorites will be back to engage and inspire us. "Mounting this project every year takes an enormous amount of coordination, energy and time," says BeaconArts president, Kelly Ellenwood. Your contribution in any amount will make a difference! Click here to make an online, tax-deductible contribution. A Little Beacon Space OPEN TODAY! LuLaRoe Pop-Up Shop The shop opens today! The Pop-Up Shop, LuLaRoe with Erin and Leigh is upon us! Friday the 13th is your lucky day to update your wardrobe with some of the softest leggings around. If you've not worn this line of clothing before, you need to come into the shop to at least feel the fabrics, and then you'll see why everyone is wearing them. Find dresses, tops, skirts and more. Friday, October 13, to Sunday, October 15 Get Details > InHouse Design Media Private training sessions are available to businesses who want to produce their own newsletters, make website changes, or jump-start social media campaigns, but need guidance. Make an appointment with InHouse Design Media, who can make house-calls to businesses located in Beacon. Book Now > Tin Shingle This is Stanley Lindwasser. Stanley is an artist. He enjoys being in his studio painting and marveling at the Hudson Valley sunsets as they inspire his work. But he's also a go-getter. This is a picture of him as he passes out flyers he made to promote his most recent show, and he's dropping one off at Tin Shingle's office in A Little Beacon Space. He also hired Tin Shingle to write and distribute his press release to a select group of local media. Tin Shingle has a DIY promotion membership platform, but they can also be hired guns. We call them Buzz Builders. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 10/6/2017

Glorious weekend plans are upon us! You have plenty of outdoor options, including ghost tours and reflection huts, so let's get to it! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Beacon Sloop Club Presents Potluck Supper Day Friday, October 6, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Recreation's World Hoop Day Jam Day: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Time: Noon to 2 pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 W. Center St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Historical Society Ghost Tours Day: Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 2017 Time: Times vary; several tours are sold out, so get tickets now! Location: Tours start at Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. Information > Sonte Barn's Harvest Fest 2017 Day: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Thomas Meglioranza, Baritone Day: Sunday, October 8, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen Presents "The Invitation" Day: Sunday, October 8, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm movie Location: Oak Vino, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   Newburgh-Beacon Bridge 5-Mile Run Day: Sunday, October 8, 2017 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Information > Plan ahead and see upcoming races in Hudson Valley in our 5K Races Guide.     BeBhakti's What is a Chakra? Day: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Time: 1 pm to 3 pm Location: BeBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Ballet Arts Studio's Musical Theatre Class Did you know that a strong foundation in ballet creates great musical theatre dancers? Some great examples are legendary musical theatre dancers Gene Kelly, Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse! Registration is open for Ballet Arts Studio's Musical Theatre classes. REGISTER: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio?On the corner of Henry Street and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. All Sport's Tennis Fall Sessions Day: Saturdays, October 7-28, 2017 Ages/Time: 7-9 years old, 4-5 pm Ages/Time: 10-12 years old, 5-6 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Ghostie Fun for Kids Day: Friday, October 6, 2017 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street Is it a speaker? Is it a record? Introducing the Upcycled Vinyl Record Bowl, handmade by Keith Decent for the record collector in your life. How does Keith make these bowls? Stop into reMADE this weekend to find out more. Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street This jacket is instant classy. Super light, yet bold in shape, this Joseph Ribkoff cover-up will make you camera-ready, real quick, for any telecommuting meeting calls you need to make. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique, just up Main Street from Notions-n-Potions. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Can you believe these frames by Anne & Valentin? They are mini-sculptures. Super exclusive, and very limited in availability. Only at Luxe Optique. PS: Congratulate them when you walk in - they won Best High-End Eyewear in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine! Read more about it here! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Take it from us - you will get stopped on the street for your amazingly stylish and comfortable leggings from Michele's curated collection at Style Storehouse. We bought out the pink camouflage sweatpants, and might pick up these in the photo before you get there. Better hurry! Pair with this hat, of course. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle-n-Swaddle, and across Main Street from the old Matteawan Train Station. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This Justin Alexander gown is drenched in lace and embroidery. The effect of the Venice lace is memorable with a mermaid silhouette, illusion v-neckline, dropped waist and chapel train. Longing to take a look in person? Walk-ins are welcome. Where Is Lambs Hill? Next to King + Curated! King + Curated 1 East Main, Retail #2 Behold the Jewelry: The Curated Gift Shop sells modern, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from stones selected by Lauren herself. No piece is ever mass-produced.  Notice the Photos: Below the jewelry, notice the black-and-white photos. Alicia King Photography offers art prints featuring images from Madame Brett Park in Beacon. Photos Credit: Alicia King. Where is King + Curated? Near the historic dummy light, just down from the old train tracks in the renovated factory. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, King + Curated, and Style Storehouse. Visit the Shopping Guide for a full list of shopping destinations up and down Main Street. Includes stores specializing in Vintage, Kitchen, Kids, and more. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 Guess what October means at River Therapeutic Massage? HOT STONES!!! They are back for the season and are in the stone warmer, ready to be used for your massage. Click the "Spa Services" tab when you book online. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street The Vault's Cheese Plate is generous in portion, and will leave you happy as you emjoy it with a glass of wine. Cheeses include smoked gouda, herbed goat cheese, French brie and gorgonzola, accompanied by fig jam, local honey, sweet and spicy walnuts, and baguette. Meats include prosciutto, soppressata, aged dried sausage, and hot capicola served with pickled vegetables and whole-grain mustard.  Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble, and across Main Street from the Howland Cultural Center. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Thank you to Rhinebeck Bank for coming on board as a Spotlight Sponsor for A Little Beacon Blog! We look forward to highlighting their products and programs supporting residents and business owners. Local business owner Michele Williams, of style storehouse, raves about the relationship between this independent bank and her shop. “I love Rhinebeck Bank! If it wasn’t for them I would not have my business right now. Being a first-time business owner, they helped every step of the way!” Read More > Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Your neighbors at Antalek & Moore encourage you to prepare your home against frozen pipes before the winter sets in, in order to prevent damage to your home. Read this message from Travelers, one of the insurance companies Antalek & Moore works through. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Car Show is coming! A Little Beacon Blog has covered it before, so read up and get a fresh feel for which cars will be in town, and see which new ones you'll find. One October it snowed on the Car Show. This year, will you be drinking hot cocoa? Or an iced lemonade? You'll know when you stroll down the middle of Main Street next weekend. BeaconArts BeaconArts is a proud sponsor of the "Open To The Sky: Beacon Sukkah Project" happening right now at Polhill Park (across from Bank Square Coffee). A sukkah is a house that gives no shelter, a house that parodies the idea of security. It's a Jewish sand mandala of a building, open to the sky and used for seven days around the time of the fall harvest and then dismantled. It's rickety and tenuous, creating the illusion of permanence and highlighting the impermanence of everything. This year, Open to the Sky invites creative exploration of The Space Between perceived opposites. It provides time and space to press pause on transitions and connections; to move around in the openings between ideas or states of being. Open from October 4-12, 2017. Photo Credit: @hudsonvalleymama A Little Beacon Space LuLaRoe Pop-Up Shop The next Pop-Up Shop in A Little Beacon Space will be LuLaRoe with Erin and Leigh! Back by popular demand, they will have all of their inventory and racks in the space for one quick weekend, starting Friday, October 13 and running through Sunday, October 15. The collection will include their Halloween prints and denim! It's the same weekend as the Car Show, so you'll have extra shopping to add to your walking down Main Street. Get Details >   InHouse Design Media Private training sessions are available to businesses who want to produce their own newsletters, make website changes, or kickstart social media campaigns, but need guidance. Make an appointment with InHouse Design Media, who can make house calls to businesses located in Beacon. Book Now > Tin Shingle Do you have questions about how to create your own promotion and do your own PR? See Tin Shingle's Ask the Expert series on their website to get a head start on buzz-building education. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 9/29/2017

Let's try this again, Fall. A few leaves are turning, after the crickets have been chirping wildly in this heat. It's shaping up to be a very lively weekend in Beacon - please tag us in your pictures so we can see what you decided to do! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Movies That Matter: “Sing Your Song” Day: Friday, September 29, 2017 Time: 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm movie Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Arabian Nights Belly Dancing Workshop Day: Friday, September 29, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Ford’s Drive 4UR School Program Fundraiser Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY  Information > 1-Year Birthday Party & Kirtan with the beBhakti Band Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Club Draw Presents Mdou Moctar Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rootstock 2017 Day: Sunday, October 1, 2017 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: Scenic Hudson’s Red Barn at Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information > Story Screen Presents: "An American Werewolf in London" Day: Sunday, October 1, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm movie Location: More Good, 383 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   5th Annual Sickle Cell Walk Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 9 am check-in, 10:30 am walk begins Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Information > The Color Run Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 10-10:30 am start time Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information > Run For Babies 5K Day: Sunday October 1, 2017 Time: 8:30 to 11 am Location: Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St., New Windsor, NY Information > Plan ahead - find upcoming races in the Hudson Valley in our 5K Races Guide.     Fab the Cab - Transforming your Kitchen Cabinets w/ Chalk Day: Friday, September 29, 2017 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > iPhoneography Workshop with Mary Ann Glass (Level I) Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Riverwind Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Creative Writing Workshop with Julie Chibbaro Day: Sunday, September 30, 2017 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. BALLET ARTS STUDIO Adults are welcome as students at Ballet Arts Studio. Previous study to a certain skill level is not required, so put aside any feelings of shyness or that it's too late to start dancing. Ballet, tap or movement is your calling. Answer it. See Ballet Arts Studio's Class Schedule. To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry and Teller opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. Anime & Manga Club Days: Friday, September 29, 2017 (every Friday) Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rumberitos for Little Ones Taught by Lisa Marie Martinez Days: Fridays, September 29 to December 15 (no class 11/10 or 11/24) Time: 10 am to 10:45 am Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Garabatitos! Spanish Exploration Taught by Lisa Marie Martinez Ages: 3 to 5 Days: Fridays, September 29 to December 15, 2017 (no class 11/10 or 11/24) Time: 1 to 2:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street Big pieces of furniture are always moving in and out of reMADE. Their statement chandelier sold recently, so move in on this next piece in their window: an Industrial Platform Table handmade by Keith Decent with reclaimed wood from an Ohio brewery.  Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street How adorable and festive is this red metal perforated billfold by Wendy Stevens?! It features a magnetic closure, bottom hinges, internal leather gussets and a detachable leather strap. Perfect for carrying your phone, credit cards and lipstick. Only at Bellus. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Checking out frames is just a happy experience at Luxe Optique. For example, these petite frames. You think these are nice? You should take a closer look at the glass of the lenses. We are told it is something special - almost invisible, and doesn't leave dark shadows. Apparently shadows are a thing with glasses, but not at Luxe.  Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to get up to street level! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street The Florence Mini Dress by MinkPink is fully lined, and features neck cut-outs, an elastic waist, button sleeves and a back keyhole with button closure. Perfect for the changing seasons! Try it on, and let us know what you think... Also, take a selfie while you're there! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 Hand-beaded detail with a criss-cross wrap on the front of the gown creates a slimming effect on this English net A-line gown by Lillian West. The chapel-length train offsets cap sleeves for a stunning look. Only at Lambs Hill, down the hill from the tracks in the newly renovated factory building. Where Is Lambs Hill Bridal? Next to King + Curated! King + Curated 1 East Main Street, Retail #2 What you see here in King + Curated are the works of two artists: Photographer Alicia King captures love stories in the Hudson Valley and can be booked for your wedding - or your current love story! On the right, designer Lauren Decker of the Curated Gift Shop offers custom wedding bands and engagement rings with an emphasis on nontraditional and modern designs. Walk-ins and special projects welcome. Photos by Alicia King Where is King + Curated? Near the dummy light, just down from the old train tracks in the renovated factory. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, King and Curated, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 River Therapeutic Massage is happy to offer Reward Cards starting October 1. Buy nine sessions and get one free within a 12-month period. These cards are a great reason to step up your self-care, and get your monthly massage in. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street The Vault's outside patio is ready for your large party - whether it's a wedding reception, book launch party, client celebratory dinner, or family reunion. Call The Vault to book it and enjoy your guests! (845) 202-7735 Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Our very own Marilyn from A Little Beacon Blog went and bought a condo this summer. As a first-time home buyer (or condo buyer), she didn't know where to start with homeowners insurance, and quickly discovered that it was condo insurance that she needed. Who guided her to the right coverage? Antalek & Moore. She wrote all about it here in this article. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The next Member Meeting is at Oak Vino on Tuesday, October 3, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Meet and mingle with other businesses in Beacon and beyond, as the chamber's membership expands to include other people from communities who want to work together. Attendees must be members of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce; it's easy to join online. Renew or start a new membership here. BeaconArts The windows are dressed! Art produced for the Windows on Main Street (WOMS) 2017 exhibition is in storefront windows everywhere in Beacon, NY. The window above is at the fabric store, Beetle & Fred, and features the artist Kat Stoutenborough. Says store owner Katy Hope: "Most locals will quickly find their bearings on Kat's mixed-media 'Beacon Quilt' ... but I urge you all to LOOK CLOSER. It's up until mid-November!" Find the Art with this Map >   InHouse Design Media Private training sessions are available to businesses who want to produce their own newsletters, website changes, or social media campaigns, but need guidance. Make an appointment with InHouse Design Media, who can make house-calls to businesses located in Beacon. Book Now > A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Fall and Winter are becoming the traditional times to hold pop-up shops in Beacon! Two such shops have booked so far in A Little Beacon Space: Made & Given and LuLaRoe with Erin and Leigh. Will yours be next? Get Details >   Tin Shingle Do you have questions about how to build your own promotion? See Tin Shingle's Ask the Expert series on their website to get a head start on your buzz-building education. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 9/22/2017

Whether you're looking for Art Galleries to choose from, dining options in our Restaurant Guide, or some of the best shopping in the Hudson Valley in our Shopping Guide, we have got you covered! Weekend events featured here are drawn from from A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides, but more happenings throughout the week are at the Guides themselves, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. This event will sell out, so get your tickets now! Windows On Main Street 2017 - Opening Reception Day: Friday, September 22, 2017 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > International Film Night: I Served the King of England​​​​​​​ Day: Friday, September 22, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt Day: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 10 to 11 am Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Ageless Wonders: When Did I Become a Senior?  Day: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Friends of Howland Public Library's 2nd Annual Friendraiser Day: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Opening Reception: Celebrate Skin! Day: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: SallyeAnder, 1 East Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Spirit of Beacon Day & Parade 2017 Day: Sunday, September 24, 2017 Time: Noon, tables hosted by nonprofits open; 1 pm, parade begins Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Parade starts on the West End at Main Street and 9D, ending at Tioronda Avenue Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       Pumpkin Topiary "Make and Take" Workshop Day: Friday, September 22, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Geranium Dress with Toni Maeck Day: Friday, September 22, or Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Stitch Sampler Day: Sunday, September 24, 2017 Time: 3 to 6 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring our Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. BALLET ARTS STUDIO "There is always a moment in childhood when the door opens to let the future in." -Graham Greene Is your child looking to experience dance in a way that could possibly impact their life forever? Enrolling in classes at Ballet Arts Studio, a longtime staple in Beacon, could spark that change. Registration is open now for Kids and Adult Classes. See Ballet Arts Studio Class Schedule. To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Visit Beacon Arts Studio's Schedule of Classes > Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner. Crafty Mama & Me with Keely Sheehan Ages: 2 to 4 Days: Session began Monday, September 18, 2017 (six-week sessions) Time: 10:45 to 11:30 am Location: Fishkill Recreation Center, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END reMADE 133 Main Street Weird Beard can be back in your bathroom or any other room in the house that needs to be cleared of weird smells. The hand-poured soy candles are made in small batches in Troy, NY. No need to travel, just go to reMADE! Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee. Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Tell the sophisticated lady in your life to go to Bellus on Main. Her next outfit will be there, waiting for her on the racks. This photo is of a silky knit jacket/cover-up by Joseph Ribkoff with detachable faux-fur collar that falls into a v-neck opening. Features a hook-and-eye closure and color-contrasting trim and waist-strap in back. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Possibly everyone needs to own at least one pair of red frames in their life. Lucky for you, Luxe Optique has several to select from that fit your personality. Choose from Lafont, Anne & Valentin, JF Rey and Alain Mikli. Which one will you pick? Please snap a selfie of your cute self and tag us (@alittlebeacon) in your Instagram! We just may feature you in our #GotLuxed campaign in this space! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to head to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Have you played mix-and-match yet with the clothing and jewelry at Style Storehouse? This here super soft and cozy chunky knit sweater is by Free People, paired with 8 Other Reasons jewelry. Have you never heard of 8 Other Reasons? They're new to us, and wowza, check them out here. But you can buy them locally at Style Storehouse! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 Winter weddings are extra fun, with the additional pieces the bride gets to wear down the aisle. Can you imagine this fur bolero by Blue Ribbon in a rustic outdoor wedding in an orchard? The gown is from the Justin Alexander Signature line, and the rhinestone headband is by Marionat. Walk-ins welcome. Where Is Lambs Hill? Next to King + Curated! King + Curated 1 East Main St., Retail #2 As you can see, stacked rings on a relaxed hand, poised on pillows of faux fur, is the ideal luxe setting. But in case you can't muster this restful state, you still can get the stacked rings in gold or silver - and custom-fit exactly to your finger. Designer Lauren Decker, co-owner of King + Curated, can find your finger size in minutes and begin the work. Open Hours Tip: The shop is closed this Sunday, so get there Friday and Saturday! Next Sunday (and the days in between) they'll be open as usual. Photo by Alicia King. Where is King + Curated? Near the dummy light, just down from the old train tracks in the renovated factory. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, King + Curated, and Style Storehouse. River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 Design your own massage! Every body is different, and you've had a hard week. Any massage session may be customized further by adding one or more Spa Minis: Dry Brushing: Gently exfoliates (includes take-home brush and instructions) Aroma Mini Facial Massage: Super relaxing and refreshing Sugar Foot Scrub: A sweet treat for smooth feet Hot Stone Mini: A little heat to help soften your muscles NEW! eco-fin: An eco-friendly paraffin alternative for softer hands and feet Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!     The Vault 446 Main Street It's Friday, and you're so ready for this Lemon Drop Martini, made with citrus vodka, triple sec and fresh lemon juice. When is the best time to get it? Happy Hour! 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Includes $5 appetizers, $7 wine, $5 drafts, $4 bottles, $5 well drinks and $7 well martinis. Quite a deal! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Health insurance is already a tricky area to navigate, and a divorce can only make it harder to stay on top of while making sure everyone is still taken care of - especially if a chronic condition is in play. Antalek & Moore prepared this article explaining things to think about while plotting out your next moves. Call them if you have questions, they are always happy to answer them: (845) 245-6292. Read More > Main Street Summit You don't want to miss this team, facilitating roundtables on Tuesday, September 26. Attendees get to pick two of the four roundtables to sit in on: PR and Marketing (Katie Hellmuth Martin of Tin Shingle), Staffing and Expansion (Jason Schuler of Drink More Good), Money Matters (Galia Gichon with Down to Earth Finance), and Operations (Myriam Bouchard with Coherence Collaborative). Tickets will sell out, so be sure to get yours online here! InHouse Design Media Private training sessions are available to businesses who want to produce their own newsletters, make website changes, or run social media campaigns, but need guidance. Make an appointment with InHouse Design Media, who can make house calls to businesses located in Beacon. Book Now > BeaconArts Look up as you're walking around this weekend - it's the kickoff weekend for Windows on Main Street (WOMS)! View the locations on the map on the WOMS website, or pick up hard copies at Catalyst Gallery or Utensil after September 25, 2017. There are 40 participants, and 42 days in the exhibit. The opening Night Reception is at Oak Vino. Be an insider and head to the party! Find the Art With This Map >   A Little Beacon Space 291 Main Street Fall and Winter are becoming the traditional times for pop-up shops in Beacon! Two such shops have booked so far: Made & Given and LulaRoe with Erin and Leigh. Will yours be next? Get Details >   Tin Shingle Tin Shingle will be hosting a roundtable discussion on PR and Marketing during the Main Street Summit in September. Got questions for them? See their Ask the Expert series on their website to get a head start on your buzz-building education. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Businesses in Beacon can host a Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting. Shop Reservoir hosted a recent meeting. See a few of the photos, and reach out to the Chamber to be a host location here. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 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! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!