You'll always find busy bees on Beacon's Main Street! There's always a power drill being used somewhere to hang a new sign or art. This new shop - The Square Foot - was spotted in the old Matteawan Train Station, carrying designer/owner Connie Verrusio's jewelry and other "interesting things." Tell us about what you find! And check out A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide to read about what you'll find in Beacon, in shops geared to Foodies to Home & Design to Fashion!
2nd Annual Cannonball Run
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to noon Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
A Little Beacon Blog is proud to be the Media Sponsor for this event! This is the only 5K or 1-mile race - that we know of - that ends with a jump into a pool! And it's for a great cause.
Click here to get all the details.
Live Concert with James Keepnews
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, N Information >
Family Fun Balancing Day
Day: Sunday, July 8, 2018 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Grace Golf and Dinner Benefit
Day: Monday, July 9, 2018 Time: 7:30 am through evening Location: Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club, 103 Route 343, Millbrook, NY Information >
SAVE THE DATE!
Opening on Beacon's Second Saturday
at ETHAN COHEN KuBe
(the old Beacon High School) Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: 4 to 7 pm
Ethan Cohen Fine Arts is pleased to present Yu Han Yu: Force of Nature, The Power of the Brush, a solo exhibition co-curated by Gan Yu and Ethan Cohen. The exhibition will be held at Ethan Cohen Kunsthalle (KuBe) in Beacon, New York, from Saturday, July 14 to Sunday, September 2, 2018. A performance by Yu Han Yu and Yin Mei and Sharp Lines, Soft Nature, a symposium about the converging histories of Chinese ink tradition and the trading history of China, will take place on Saturday, July 14. Symposium participants include Boon Hui Tan, Yu Hanyu, Professor Eugene Wang, Yin Mei, Melik Kaylan, Ethan Cohen, Isaac Aden, and Gan Yu. Thank you KuBe for sponsoring this month's Second Saturday Guide!
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
REGISTRATION OPEN:
Ballet Intensive Week | Monday to Friday, August 13 to 17, 2018
Taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, mornings of this weeklong class at Ballet Arts Studio will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointe work and work on variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Get Details Here >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Have you ever considered glasses to be works of art? Several design collections at Luxe Optique could persuade you; consider these limited edition, "très exclusive" as indicated by the engraving on the earpiece of this French frame, which is #20 out of only 80! Let the friendly staff at Luxe Optique teach you about what designer eyewear really is...
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
New in the shop at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique: flower girl dresses! Little Ayleen pictured here is playing dress-up in one of Lambs Hill's new flower girl dresses from Hayley Paige. Stop in to see the collection!
Rhinebeck Bank | First Fridays in Poughkeepsie Day: Friday, July 6, 2018 Time: 5 to 8:30 pm
Plenty to do in Poughkeepsie tonight! Join Rhinebeck Bank for First Friday Poughkeepsie’s American Rock-themed celebration in downtown Poughkeepsie, 52-68 Crannell St. It’s kid-friendly with a bounce house, face painters and Touch-A-Truck. Look for the dunk tank and Hudson Valley Young Professionals HVYP Backyard cornhole tournament, both to benefit their featured charitable organizations for July: MHA Dutchess Vet2Vet, Family Services and The New Deal Creative Arts Center. Enjoy live music by The Ceesar Band, Conor Walsh, Ian Flanigan and Ill Harmonics. Hosted by Michelle Barone-Lepore, First Friday Poughkeepsie Emcee, and DJ Smitty / YOUR DJ.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Brush up on pool safety for your home with these tips from one of Antalek & Moore's favorite insurance carriers, Travelers. Antalek & Moore is always thinking about safety first and how you can avoid risk in your home. #ThinkSafe. Visit Antalek & Moore in their 340 Main Street office, or call them at (845) 831-4300 to learn more.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is printing a Business Guide! This Guide will run for two years, and the first printing will be about 5,000 copies. Advertising space is limited and will be available for Beacon Chamber members first. If you would like to reserve a spot, please send an email to beaconguide2017@gmail.com. The book is going to be 8 1/2 by 11 inches, in full color. The sizes for available ad spaces start at business card, then quarter-page, then half-page, up to full page. Join Today >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host your company retreat, workshop or cocktail party in A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street, with plenty of food options at local eateries. Plus, when you book with A Little Beacon Space, you get built in promotion on A Little Beacon Blog's website. Reserve Your Spot!
Katie James, Inc. Thank you, Susan Pagones, for this recent client testimonial about the website design work completed for the Beacon Chamber of Commerce:
"I have had the opportunity to work with Katie at Katie James, Inc. on many projects ranging from our Insurance business marketing to the remodeling of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce website. Katie was able to sit with myself and other board members to explain how the website works in an understandable way so that we can operate it ourselves. Her work on the Chamber website was the reason membership has increased and is actually reaching the business." Learn More About Katie James, Inc., Couture Branding >
BeaconArts Days: Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Bannerman Island, by way of Beacon Dock, 1 Red Flynn Drive
Enjoy this musical production, “1776,” on Bannerman Island at the Bannerman Residence, a stage that is only open for special occasions. The show stars Broadway veterans Craig Schulman and Kelly Ellenwood. Featuring Russell Cusick, Doug DeMarco, Asher Pacht, Fay Gerbes Pacht, Alexander Ullian, and Glen Macken. Adult tickets, $65. Call for reservations: (855) 256-4007
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is interviewing Beacon-based painter Anna West, to learn how she has been successfully using Instagram for a year to sell her paintings, both here and abroad. (Learn how she sold two while painting in Florence, Italy.) This live broadcast is free, so save your "seat" and watch from home! Register >
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog snags more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps in the production of local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
The left side of The Beacon River Pool - eye level. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
As you play at Riverfront Park, known since 2014 as Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, you may have experienced the extreme desire to swim in the Hudson River to cool off. Well, now you can - because The River Pool at Beacon is open again this year! Starting in 2007, five years after submitting construction plans to New York State, the pool opened to the public for the first time. The river pool idea was originally proposed by the pool's co-founder, Pete Seeger, according to the pool's History page.
What's a River Pool?
The river pool is netted and shallow, with a net bottom designed by Meta Brunzema Architect P.C., a New York City-based design firm. You could crawl on it, with a child on your back, pretending you are an alligator gliding just under the water surface. Or you could sit or stand in the shallow water, enjoying the breeze off the water and gazing up or down the river, thankful you aren't in the traffic moving (or not moving) on the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge. Or, you could simply sit on the colorful plastic seats and bask in the sun, slipping further into the water as you're ready.
River pools aren't unique to this spot - they have been around since at least 1830, up and down the Hudson River - but they were removed after 1930 due to water pollution. Pete Seeger was a major advocate for cleanup of the Hudson River. Thanks to his efforts as well as many other organizations including Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper, the river has improved since then, and many groups and people continue to advocate in this direction.
Can Anyone Use the River Pool?
It's a free pool for all, thanks to support from individual donations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Durst Organization, the Abrons Foundation, the Hudson River Foundation. The pool's organizers actually want to increase its size. They're working with another architecture firm to design a bigger pool, and they're talking with cities and towns to find the right location that offers agreeable environmental considerations.
What's It Like Swimming in the River Pool?
The changing room at The Beacon River Pool. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
So fun. So relaxing. You're IN the river, just sitting there protected from the currents by the anchored netting. The pool is small, so you'll be near others as they dip in and out of the pool. The pool is also very shallow: An adult is up to their waist or thighs. The River Pool is fully staffed by lifeguards, and even has a changing room!
If thunder rolls in and you need to leave the pool and wait 30 thunder-free minutes to go back in, you could always shoot baskets at the park's basketball court, or play on the playgrounds. Or have a picnic on the grass (watch out for alllll of the goose poop).
An additional perk: Riverfront Park is very breezy, so you'll be cooled off quickly down by the river no matter what.
Is Swimming in the Hudson River Safe?
The Hudson River was contaminated by companies who dumped pollutants into it for many years. An ongoing effort to clean up the Hudson River has spanned several decades. As of today, it has reached cleaner levels, but is closely monitored by The River Pool at Beacon. Says a representative from The River Pool this year: "The quality in Beacon Harbor is definitely of concern. Beacon Harbor had a long run of low numbers. We hope this is a temporary situation. That said, the pool is off the north shore of Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park. The water is tested every week by the county health department. We would not open if the water was not considered safe for swimming."
Make a donation here to keep this all going, but don't worry if you can't. It was designed for all to be able to access and experience the Hudson River. See you at the pool!
Spotted! New store on the east end of Main Street, near the mountain (and in the old Matteawan train station!), The Square Foot! Inside you’ll find jewelry made by Connie Verrusio, designer and store owner, who stocks other “interesting things.” Ask her what’s behind her shop’s name. Hurry, she’s only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This space used to be occupied by Hair Haven, and The Pfotoshop.
Find this shop and more in A Little Beacon Blog’s Shopping Guide! Read all about each shop before or after you visit them! Look up in the top navigation, and click the Things To Do In Beacon tab.
It's official! Humidity and Summer have arrived in the Hudson Valley. We have your list of things to do while you're out enjoying the summer days into night.
PS: If you need instant access to a backyard pool, you may need to shop Main Street to grab one from the shelves, bring it home, and fill it up for a quick dip. Here's our suggestion.
“With Love and Light” Benefit
Day: Friday, June 29, 2018 Time: 7:30 to 10 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Cirque de la Lune
Day: Friday, June 29, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beer, Bourbon & Bacon!
Day: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Time: 1 to 6 pm Location: Barton Orchards, 63 Appletree Lane, Poughquag, NY Information >
Why The LGBTQ+ Center Now? A community conversation
Day: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Black Vanilla, 197 South St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Circus @ The Howland & Acrobats Inc. presents “Piccolo Circus”
Day: Sunday, July 1, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Day: Sunday, July 1, 2018 Time: 5 pm to dusk Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Food by: Empire Concessions and Poppy’s Fun from: Southwest Entertainment - Bounce fun, games, henna and tattoos. RAMP: Stop by the RAMP tent to learn more about the new skate park coming to Memorial Park!
🎆 Fireworks would not be possible without the fundraising efforts of Beacon Natural Market, and financial support received from the following businesses and individuals. THANK YOU TO:
M&T Bank, JonCar Realty, Homespun Foods, Dominic Penzetta, Dogwood, Drink More Good, Hudson Valley Auctioneers, Greg Zabel, Hudson Beach Glass, Artisan Wine Shop, Hudson Valley Brewery, Mobile Gas Station, Quinn's, Quinn's Employees, Keyfood, Antalek & Moore, Mountain Tops, Kitchen Sink Food & Drink, Hudson Valley Zoned, Luxe Optical, Law Office of Dennis Vetrano, Gate House Realty, Kiwanis Club, Roundhouse, Melzingah Tap House, Poppy’s, Beacon Natural Market, and Thundercut Details here > Read the story behind this year's fireworks >
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY Read our article for more details on this event.
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Cannonball Run
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to noon Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY A Little Beacon Blog is proud to be the Media Sponsor for this event!
Click here to get all the details.
Four-Season Vegetable Gardening Workshop with Sarah Simon from Common Ground Farm Day: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Time: 10 am to 11:30 am Location: One Nature Garden Center, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Registration Open:
Tiny Book Show from The Creativity Caravan
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Creativity Caravan is coming to Beacon! On Saturday, July 14, Maya Stein and Amy Tingle are hitting the road and bringing their Tiny Book Show and Workshop to the Howland Public Library. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books. Information >
Ballet Arts Studio Summer Classes Register For: Ballet Intensive Week
Taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointe work and practice Variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Get Details Here >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Luxe Optique quickly became known around Beacon as the eyeglasses shop where they'd fit a frame to a person's personality. Meet Cutie Chloe, who found her perfect pair from the summer collection inside the shop now. Stop in to see what you'll discover!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Oh wow... talk about a tuxedo dress that redefines the heart neckline! The dress and gloves are from Justin Alexander, and are at Lambs Hill now for you to take a look. The clean lines with a vintage touch ensure an hourglass figure.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Is your deck ready for the summer sun? Checking your deck for possible deterioration and safety hazards can help you enjoy your summertime parties. Find more summer home maintenance tips here.#ThinkSafe. Visit Antalek & Moore in their 340 Main Street office, or call them at 845-831-4300 to learn more.
A Little Beacon Space
Will you host your pop-up shop or experience in A Little Beacon Space? We are showing it this Saturday to those interested in booking a date. The space comes with built-in promotion, because we know that pop-up shops need fast buzz! Contact us to set up an appointment >
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is interviewing the Beacon-based painter Anna West to learn how she has been successfully using Instagram for a year to sell her paintings, both here and abroad (learn how she sold two while painting in Florence, Italy). This live broadcast is free, so save your "seat" and watch from home! Register >
Katie James, Inc.
Well-crafted photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling. Professional photographers from Katie James, Inc. can come to your place of business and take pictures, to showcase your work the way it should be shown - beautifully. See a few photo examples here, and contact us for details and pricing.
BeaconArts
Enjoy this musical production, “1776,” on Bannerman Island at the Bannerman Residence, a stage experience that is only open for special occasions. The show stars Broadway veterans Craig Schulman and Kelly Ellenwood, and features Russell Cusick, Doug DeMarco, Asher Pacht, Fay Gerbes Pacht, Alexander Ullian, and Glen Macken. Tickets: $65/adult. Call for reservations: 855-256-4007
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Looking to bring people into your location? Host a Beacon Chamber of Commerce meeting. Details Here >
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog draws more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps ensure that local news gets produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Happy weekend! Don't you worry about a little drizzle - we know of plenty of places for you to duck inside and maybe even find some cute rain gear. Use our Shopping Guide to get acquainted with Beacon before you head out!
PS: Have you seen this cute street sign yet? It's a new one, designed to inspire people to keep walking - heading right down Tioronda, to find the new boutique Wares, or left toward the waterfall and such delights as The Chocolate Studio, which serves Moo Moo's ice cream, all the way around the bend near Fishkill Creek.
Car Seat Safety Check!
Day: Saturday, June 23, 2018 Time: 9 am to 3 pm Location: 1 Arquilla Drive, Beacon, NY Information >
Renewable Highlands CCA - Public Forum
Da:y Saturday, June 23, 2018 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert - Sleeping Bee
Day: Saturday, June 23, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Rhinebeck Craft Festival
Days: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, 2018 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave. (Route 9), Rhinebeck, NY Information >
The Ride for Mental Health
Day: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, 2018 Time: 8:30 to 10 am start times Location: Hasbrouck Park, Mohonk Avenue, New Paltz, NY Information >
Hudson River Exchange 6th Annual Summer Market Days: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, 2018 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm Location: Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY Information >
Family Fun Balancing Day
Day: Sundays, June 24, 2018 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Cannonball Run
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to noon Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
A Little Beacon Blog is proud to be a Sponsor of this event! Click here to get all the details.
Spiritual Development: Understanding Energy
Day: Saturday, June 23, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Riverwinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Seeking Students for Battle of the Books 2018 Days for Middle School Students: Thursdays, June 28 to August 30 Days for High School Students: FULL! This has started. Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Howland Public Library is currently recruiting students to participate in the 14th Annual Middle School Battle of the Books, and students to participate in the 3rd Annual High School Battle of the Books. Information >
Registration Open:
Tiny Book Show from The Creativity Caravan
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Creativity Caravan is coming to Beacon! On Saturday, July 14, Maya Stein and Amy Tingle are hitting the road and bringing their Tiny Book Show and Workshop to the Howland Public Library. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books. Information >
Ballet Arts Studio Summer Classes You Don't Want To Miss These!
Dance Exploration Week
Theater Dance Intensive Week
Ballet Intensive Week
Ballet Intensive Get Details Here >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Still searching for that perfect summer frame? Let's be honest, why would you want just one? Luxe Optique just received more than 200 new designer frames from Anne & Valentin and the selection is stunning. Collectors will be rushing in. Come in to see what the fuss is about.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
The experience of shopping bridal in Beacon is breathtaking! The chic-rustic design of Lambs Hill Bridal will put you and your girls at ease while you try on the gowns. Call (845) 765-2900 to book your appointment!
Rhinebeck Bank This just in from a happy Rhinebeck Bank customer, Brian Dewey: "The staff is what makes this bank different than the rest. We love Rhinebeck Bank."
Visit any Rhinebeck Bank location to experience the difference for yourself. You can find Beacon's branch on Route 9D near Dutchess Stadium, where the Hudson Valley Renegades just opened their baseball season.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
What is General Liability? Sometimes things might come up in your home or your business which may not be covered by your other insurance policies - things such as help covering costs for medical fees, attorney fees, or other monetary damages. Insurance can help. Visit Antalek & Moore's office at 340 Main St., Beacon, or call them at (845) 831-4300 to learn more.
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is interviewing a Beacon-based painter, Anna West, to learn how she has been successfully using Instagram for a year to sell her paintings, both here and abroad (learn how she sold two while painting in Florence, Italy). This live broadcast is free, so save your "seat" and watch from home! Register >
Katie James, Inc.
Photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling. Professional photographers from Katie James, Inc. can come to your place of business to take pictures of these things, to showcase them the way they should be shown - beautifully. See a few photo examples here, and contact us for details and pricing.
BeaconArts
Your membership with BeaconArts directle benefits the community, providing funding, support and expertise for achieving BeaconArts’ vision and mission. You will be the first to learn about events, exhibit opportunities, member-to-member opportunities, and more. Join Today! >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Beacon Chamber of Commerce praises Beacon Natural Market for fully sponsoring Beacon's fireworks this year! The market has started a donation drive to help them offset the cost, if other Beacon businesses and residents want to give back to the community. See A Little Beacon Blog's article here for details.
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog snags more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps us produce local news. You can be part of making that happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Happy Father's Day Weekend! Could we have asked for a more perfect weekend for the Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival and strolling down Main Street Beacon? Let's see what else is going on this weekend...
Circle the Sun, with Rompatom & Imagination Playhouse
Day: Friday, June 15, 2018 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Fishkill Farms Strawberry Jammin' Festival
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Crystal Lake Ribbon Cutting
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Crystal Lake, 100 Temple Ave., Newburgh, NY Information >
Coffee & Shop at Wares
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Wares, 2 Tioronda Ave., Beacon, NY
Visit our friends at one of Beacon's newest boutiques, Wares, as they host a coffee shop with fellow local Big Mouth Coffee Roasters! Happening at the Wares shop, next to the cool silos. Go explore! Information > Thank you Wares for advertising in A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide!
Artists Talk - Circus
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival Days: Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 2018 Time: 9 am to 9 pm Location: Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Information >
Kofi & Sankofa - Live Concert
Day: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Concert & Record Release Party, “Savoir Faire to Spare”
Day: Sunday, June 17, 2018 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope
Day: Satuday, June 16, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Level: Confident Beginner Location: Beetle and Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, June 15, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Seeking Students for Battle of the Books 2018 Days for Middle School Students: Thursdays, June 28 through August 30 Days for High School Students: Tuesdays, June 19 through August 14 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Howland Public Library is currently recruiting students to participate in the 14th annual Middle School Battle of the Books, and students to participate in the Third Annual High School Battle of the Books. Information >
Registration Open:
Tiny Book Show from The Creativity Caravan
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The Creativity Caravan is coming to Beacon! On Saturday, July 14, Maya Stein and Amy Tingle are hitting the road and bringing their Tiny Book Show and Workshop to the Howland Public Library. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books. Information >
Registration Is Open & Summer Classes Have Started!
Dates and age ranges vary, so click here to see what is offered for each week! Weekly themes:
Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Pre-Ballet & Lower School I Ballet
Beginning Tap
Dance Exploration Week
Theater Dance Intensive Week
Ballet Intensive Week To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com Thank you to Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide!
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
The frames you see here are are designed by Jacques Marie Mage, and are number 55 of 400 in the world. Yes, that's right. The frames with a signature side shield are a limited edition. Crafted in titanium with a heavy gold plating (higher than a Cartier frame), it’s the ultimate in luxury sunwear with the highest quality of manufacturing and design. Available at Luxe Optique now.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
This beachy Lillian West gown is perfect for a destination wedding to someplace on the water, or maybe on a boat This gorgeous photo was taken at the Lambs Hill Venue by our friend Alicia King Photo, whose studio you can find next door to Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique down at 1 East Main Street.
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
When was the last time you connected with your agent? Has it been at least two years? Two years is a valuable time in establishing a life insurance plan. Have your beneficiaries or life goals changed? Meet with the Antalek & Moore team to find a plan that protects your future. Visit them in their office at 340 Main St., or call them at (845) 831-4300.
Tin Shingle
Listen to Tin Shingle's next live Training TuneUp, "Digital Marketing as Circuit Training" on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 3 pm EDT. This was first delivered at the East Fishkill Library for SCORE of Dutchess County. This is your chance to get the presentation from your own home or office. Register >
Katie James, Inc.
Photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling your work. Professional photographers from Katie James Inc. can come to your place of business and take pictures of these things, to showcase them the way they should be shown - beautifully. See a few photo examples here, then contact us for details and pricing.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! We're located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon, with storefront windows and inspiring indoor lighting. Learn more here.
BeaconArts
Membership in BeaconArts provides funding, support and expertise to help BeaconArts achieve its vision and mission. You will be among the first to learn about events, exhibit opportunities, member-to-member opportunities and more. Join Today! >
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog receives more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Last time we wrote about the literary goings-on in Beacon, we were shocked that there was SO MUCH GOING ON. Just a few months later and THERE’S EVEN MORE HAPPENING. If you are a writer, or you like the company of writers, or you're a reader or listener, our town (and slightly beyond its limits) is absolutely bursting into bloom right now for you.
Readings
The Sunset Reading Series at the Chapel Restoration in Cold Spring features extremely talented and famous writers in an incomparably beautiful venue. On Sunday, June 24, Benjamin Taylor will read, presumably from his new family memoir “The Hue and Cry at Our House.”
On Wednesday, June 20, Calling All Poets (CAPS) and The Vinyl Room deliver you a super chill event with open mic and spoken word, with vinyl jazz accompaniment. Suggested donation is $3, and BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl). CAPS has loads of other upcoming events to check out as well.
Community
The Howland Library in Beacon has an upcoming Author Talk with Carol Lynn Lustgarten on Thursday, June 14. The poet, author and artist “will read selections from her three books, as well as share her experience in self-publishing. The event will end with a bit of fun, participatory improv that Ms. Lustgarten will do. Her books will be available for sale and signing." Titles include "Stormy Sky," "Who Needs a Boyfriend? Life, Happiness and Other Thoughts," and "I Don't Like Getting Old.” The event is free!
Get Lit Beacon is in full swing and we are eagerly awaiting their next Get Lit Salon at Oak Vino in July. Until then, their blog tides us over with literary-minded interviews and articles by members Flora Stadler and Kristen Holt Browning, among others.
Workshops and Classes
Speaking of Get Lit Beacon, organizer and author Julie Chibbaro is currently offering one-on-on workshops for fiction and creative nonfiction writers.
Poet Ruth Danon has a fantastic and free demonstration class on Wednesday, June 13, focusing on improvisational writing and craft study. By the end of the session you will determine a schedule and make plans for a sequence of six sessions of poetry classes in Beacon, NY. She also offers one-on-one consultations and workshops for poets.
Short on time for a regular thing? Memoir writer Donna Minkowitz is offering a one-day workshop on Saturday, July 21, from 2 to 5 pm, with a price break for local residents. Her weekly workshops will resume in late September.
Bookstores
On Saturday, June 16, Split Rock Books in Cold Spring will open its doors from 10 am to 7 pm to give everyone a peek at what’s been going on behind that newspaper in the windows. Their website describes the bookstore’s mission as: “An independent bookstore carrying a curated selection of new books with a focus on literary fiction and nonfiction, bestsellers, and children’s books. We will also be able to order books by request. Our events will include children's and family programming, book clubs, readings, signings and discussions.” More bookstores cannot be a bad thing, in our humble opinion.
You are of course familiar with the stupendous Binnacle Books in Beacon, and their readings and book release parties in their backyard garden, but don’t forget to check back in to see what’s on tap for upcoming events and book club meetings hosted by Denning's Point Distillery. Speaking of the backyard – One Nature Garden Center now boasts a lovely area for kids to hang out, in addition to native plants, and seems like a perfect place to read a new book you may have just bought next door.
It's here! The Annual 🍓 Strawberry Festival from The Beacon Sloop Club is this Sunday. It will be a nice way to relax and take it easy after buying (or selling) at the citywide Beacon Yard Sale on Saturday. This will be a good weekend to be out in the community, say "Hello!" to your neighbors and enjoy some dry weather! Let's see what else is going on this weekend...
Beacon's Citywide Yard Sale Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: 9 am to 3 pm Location: Beacon, NY Information >
Clean Water Forum Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Cold Spring Dock, corner of Main Street and West Street, Cold Spring, NY Information >
Tarot Card Readings with Robert Alvarez
Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: Noon to 6:30 pm Location: Notions-N-Potions, 175 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Voxare String Quartet
Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 447 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Beacon Sloop Club Annual Strawberry Festival
Day: Sunday, June 10, 2018 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Hullabaloo Spring Market
Day: Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10, 2018 Time: Opens 10 am Saturday, 11 am Sunday Location: Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston, NY Information >
Family Dance Party - The Beacon Boulder Project Fundraiser Day: Sunday, June 10, 2018 Time: 3 to 6 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY
A new initiative to build a climbing gym at the University Settlement Camp. Construction has already begun, so they are fundraising for Phase 2, which you can learn about here, then boogie on down on Sunday during their fundraiser. Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Run the Runway 2M
Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: 10:30 am Location: Stormville Airport, 428 Route 216, Stormville, NY Information >
Learn about more upcoming races in our 5K Races Guide.
Chalk Paint 101 - The Annie Sloan Method
Day: Sunday June 10, 2018 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Native Plants and Their Pollinators with Native Beeology
Day: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: 10 to 11:30 am Location: One Nature Garden Center, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Registration for Ballet Arts Studio Camp is open! Dates and age ranges vary, so click here to see what is offered for each week! The first session starts Monday, June 11, 2018. To register, please call Ballet Arts Studio at (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com. Choose from these themes:
Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Pre-Ballet & Lower School I Ballet
Beginning Tap
Dance Exploration Week
Theater Dance Intensive Week
Ballet Intensive Week Thank you to Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide!
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Look at this guy in his shades! Those glasses are "transitions," where the lens darkens and lightens on its own in response to light. Ryon of Luxe Optique is holding color samples you can choose from, to design your own transitions. Did you want a green tint, or orange, or classic? Stop in to check out your choices.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Lambs Hill was bursting at the seams with excitement when this new gown came in: "Holy Matrimoji! Hayley Paige is in the house! Our first Hayley Paige wedding gown 'Londyn' has arrived!"
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Rhinebeck Bank
Dreaming of a new kitchen? Yeah, we are too. The recipe for a successful remodel is research, and Rhinebeck Bank is sharing theirs with you. Attend their Kitchen Remodeling event on Thursday, June 14, at Page Lumber. This seminar will feature financing options, kitchen trends, and how to hire a contractor - all ingredients needed to avoid stress and make for success! Event Information >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
The insurance agents at Antalek & Moore want young people to re-think their approach to health insurance. "Some young adults think that health insurance is too expensive to purchase, but they can actually save money by purchasing it. Health insurance acts like a discount program for medical services, so those without insurance pay significantly more for medical services than those with it." Want to learn more? Visit Antalek & Moore in their office at 340 Main St., or call them at (845) 831-4300.
Tin Shingle
When you're trying to get the media to write about your business, social media can be a great way to get in front of editors who are looking for what you're saying. Do this by using the best hashtags. Tin Shingle keeps a Hashtag Cheat Sheet for members at Community Level 1 and above to access any time! Start a membership online now, and start getting new ideas!
Katie James, Inc.
Photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling your work. Professional photographers from Katie James, Inc. can come to your place of business and take pictures of these things, to showcase them the way they should be shown - beautifully. Contact us for details and pricing.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon, our space features storefront windows with inspiring lighting inside. Learn more here.
BeaconArts
BeaconArts is always trying to get the word out about art in Beacon. Recently, they were at the Dutchess Tourism awards breakfast and were swapping brochures, which list all BeaconArts members on their famous map. Are you on it? Join Today! >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Business friends from inside and outside Beacon are joining Beacon's Chamber of Commerce. Recent member meetings have been at invigorating businesses like the new shop, Wyld Womyn, and and old gem, Max's On Main, with a ribbon-cutting at A Lucky Cut. Are you a member yet? Join in!
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A Little Beacon Blog draws more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Hello, June! And helloooo humidity. Got frizzy hair? Best to give into it with some beach hair product, maybe carried in salons around Beacon (check A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide for listings!). You might be able to pick up some at Colorant, who makes their own batch of bottled ocean. (Call first to check on their stock; we couldn't confirm in time for publication!)
Country Living Fair Day: Friday to Sunday, June 1-3, 2018 Time: 10 to 5 pm Location: Dutchess Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Country Music Night Day: Friday, June 1, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon Elks Lodge #1493, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
Beacon Elks Lodge presents Way Behind the Sun Band, a night of real country music. Proceeds benefit Elks charities.
Circus! @ The Howland Opening Reception
Days: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Newburgh Illuminated Festival Day: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: Noon Location: Broadway & Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY Information >
Book Launching: Mating in Captivity
Day: Sunday, June 3, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Rooftop Swing Dancing
Day: Sunday, June 3, 2018 Time: 7:30 to 10 pm Location: The Inn and Spa at Beacon, 151 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The 29th Annual Calico Ball Global Dance Festival
Starring Beacon's 3rd Graders at Beacon High School
Day: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Time: 10 am Location: 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
iPhoneography Workshop w/ Mary Ann Glass
Day: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location:Riverwinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Farrow Dress with Katy Hope
Day: Friday, June 1, 2018 & Sunday, June 3, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Level: Confident Beginner Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Walking Foot Quilting
Day: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Level: Beginner/Intermediate Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Pom-Pom and Tassel DIY Workshop at Wares
Day: Sunday, June 3, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Wares, 2 Tioronda Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Relax and Restore Acupuncture and Essential Oils with Erika Forsell, LAc
Day: Sunday June 3, 2018 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Film Industry Conference
Day: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Time: 12:30 to 7 pm Location: The Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio - Spring Concert!
A Life of Dance | The Dance of Life Day: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 2 pm and 6:30 pm Location: Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Experience the celebration of the circle of life, and the passing down of timeless dance traditions from parent to child, in this family-friendly Spring Concert by dancers with Ballet Arts Studio. Tickets Available Here > Thank you, Ballet Arts Studio, for sponsoring the Kids Classes Guide!
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Children who wear glasses are the cutest, and Luxe Optique has quite a selection for mini-faces. Look at these from Vivid, and know that there are bunches of styles inside for your little one to try on. Conveniently, the eye doctor is in the store for a quick appointment!
This #LambsHill bride is going for the two-looks-in-one, with a jumpsuit from the Watters line, which can quickly be covered with this wrapping Lillian West skirt. These skirts make a wardrobe transition easy!
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it.
Check out A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Did you hear that Antalek & Moore has expanded into Ulster County, by way of Marlboro, NY? While they have always serviced a wide-ranging area, this new office bridges the gap between Newburgh and Beacon, says Co-Executive Partner Susan Antalek Pagones. “There seems to be a business barrier when it comes to the Newburgh-Beacon bridge. We wanted to overcome that obstacle and found that opening our own office on that side of the river would be the perfect way to do so.” Antalek & Moore also welcomes Rob DeWit to the team. Get the Scoop at A Little Beacon Blog!
Rhinebeck Bank
Dreaming of a new kitchen? Us too. The recipe for a successful remodel is research, and Rhinebeck Bank is giving some away. Attend their Kitchen Remodeling event on Thursday, June 14, at Page Lumber. This seminar will feature financing options, kitchen trends, and how to hire a contractor - all ingredients needed to avoid stress and make for success! Event Information >
Katie James, Inc.
Photos of your art, studio, place of business and staff can make such a difference when you are promoting or selling your work. Professional photographers from Katie James Inc. can come to your place of business and take pictures of these things, to showcase them the way they should be shown - beautifully. Contact us for details and pricing.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon. Storefront windows with inspiring lighting inside. Learn more here.
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle puts Media Contacts at your fingertips for those times you're looking for publicity, and ready to reach out to the media. One of the best parts about looking through these lists of names at each magazine is the way ideas strike when you see who works in what department, and why they might be the perfect fit for your email pitch. Most Recent Update, With a Quick Tip! >
BeaconArts
Looking to immerse yourself in the arts with other creatives? If you are an artist, writer, business owner, and/or work-from-homer, a membership with BeaconArts is for you, if you want to connect with others and stay in the know with all things Beacon. Join Today >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Our business friends on the East End of Beacon took a hit for the last two weeks, as crews worked on emergency road construction after the sewer collapsed. It's all better now, but the Beacon Chamber wants to encourage you to go shopping and eating down there! See A Little Beacon Blog's Guides for ideas on where to go.
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog gets more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, and 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Today we honor the fallen and salute those who serve today to protect us. Thank you.
Memorial Day Ceremony Day: Monday, May 28, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: American Legion - Beacon Post, in the Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY
Get a bite to eat at the Yankee Clipper Diner Restaurant, Beacon Pantry, or Ella's Bellas afterward.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Main Street is open the whole way through, now that recent construction on the east end is finished, so you can drive through as you always have. But do pull over or simply walk to your favorite shopping destinations. Just follow A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide! There are lots of new stores for you to discover.
Take a moment to give thanks to veterans on Monday during the Memorial Day Ceremony put on by the American Legion - Beacon Post, in the Memorial Building (same place where the indoor Farmers Market and bingo are held, near the Yankee Clipper Diner).
The 5th Annual Beacon Peace Awards Ceremony
Day: Sunday, May 27, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Season Kickoff
Day: Monday, May 28, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Location: HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route NY-9D, Garrison, NY Information >
Memorial Day Ceremony
Day: Monday, May 28, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: American Legion - Beacon Post, Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Chalk Paint 101 - The Annie Sloan Method
Day: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Time: 8 to 11 am Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio - Summer Camp!
The famed Ballet Arts Studio in Beacon has released their Summer Camp Programming, and registration is open! Find classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique; Beginning Tap; Pre-Ballet; and others. Ages start as early as 3 into teenage years. Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring the Kids Classes Guide!
Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, May 25, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
These ladies in the photograph (taken by Ryon, the store's eyewear stylist who also is a professional fashion photographer) are wearing Sabine Be, one of the most respected and innovative glasses designers in the industry. Go in and try them on.
Have you seen the "Equestrian Suite" available at the Lambs Hill bridal venue? You'll see more of it soon, as Hudson Valley Style Magazine reached out to Lambs Hill to feature the suite in the upcoming Summer 2018 issue. Look for it!
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. Stay tuned! Check out A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Antalek & Moore is all about giving about giving back to the community that they work in. They are one of the presenters at the Career Fair at Beacon High School taking place today! They will talk about what they do as insurance agents, and how to get into the industry. It's not all business, though: Rumor has it they even have a life-sized Jenga game to play!
Rhinebeck Bank
Did you know that Rhinebeck Bank's Beacon branch is right around the corner from Dutchess Stadium? When you go to get ice cream at Toppings, you can swing by the branch to inquire about business or home loans, or other financial questions you might have. Call them today at (845) 831-0300 or stop by 1476 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY. www.rhinebeckbank.com
Katie James, Inc.
A huge part of getting the word out about your business is through digital media like blogs, Facebook, Instagram and your newsletter. Katie James Inc., a couture branding agency, can be your Content Planning Partner to help you plan what content to create and promote.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon. The space features giant storefront windows with inspiring lighting inside. Learn more here.
Tin Shingle
It's Career Fair time again at Beacon High School! This is Tin Shingle and A Little Beacon Blog's third year in a row participating. What an honor and a joy to present about Marketing and Blogging, which involve skills in writing, designing and managing people and business issues. See photos from past years >
BeaconArts
Looking to immerse yourself in the arts with other creatives? If you are an artist, writer, business owner, work-from-homer, a membership with BeaconArts is for you if you want to connect with others and stay in the know with Beacon. Join today >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Do you want to gain exposure for your storefront location or office? Host a Chamber of Commerce meeting! Details on how to submit are here.
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
Our readers bring 19,500 views per month to A Little Beacon Blog, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, and 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
This needn't totally deter you from heading out. Getting gas on Thursday was easy, grocery shopping was fruitful, and reports are coming in that Route 52 is better today than yesterday.
Coincidentally this week, there are several safety workshops being offered you'll want to check out! We've been promoting a few over the past couple of months, and just in time. This week while taking shelter in the basement, memories of that Citizen Preparedness Training workshop came to mind, where organizers focused on what to do in flash flood situations. Normally these workshops aren't very popular, but with increased rates of severe weather, put them on your calendar!
Community Safety Day - FREE EVENT
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: The Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Beacon Fire Dept., 13 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Music: Broken Shadows Jazz Quartet
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Atlas Studios, 11 Spring St., Newburgh, NY Information > *Please check with Atlas to confirm they are open post-tornado
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Calldore String Quartet Day: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >
Open Auditions for “#QueenE The Musical”
Days: Monday & Tuesday, May 21-22, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Read more about this production and how to get involved in this article.
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Breastfeeding Essentials Day: Friday, May 18, 2018 Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hat Making Intro Class for Beginners
Day: Saturdays, May 19 through June 16, 2018 Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Fab the Cab! Transforming your Kitchen Cabinets with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan
Day: Saturday, May 19,2 2018 Time: 8 to 11 am Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Edit Like A Pro
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm Location: The Cinehub, LLC, 20 W. Main St., Suite 4, Beacon, NY Information >
Color, Form, and Magic Workshop
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 1 to 3:30 pm Location: Wares, 2 Tioronda Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you Wares for sponsoring A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide!
DIY Backyard Design Workshop with Blair Patterson
Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 10 to 11:30 am Location: One Nature Garden Center, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Birth Prep 101 Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 12:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Infant/Child CPR and Emergencies Day: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Time: 1:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Digital Marketing Techniques, a SCORE Workshop with Tin Shingle's Katie Hellmuth Martin Day: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8 pm Location: East Fishkill Community Library - Alley Room
348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533
Learn quick and easy techniques that your business can use today to help more people find out about your business. Designed for business owners who run a storefront, sell a product or provide a service direct to customers, this workshop will get you comfortable with marketing strategies using Facebook, Instagram, blogging and knowing what to do with your newsletter. Information >
The Greater Hudson Valley Young Professionals Summit, from Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Day: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Time: 4 to 9 pm Location: Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 S. Colden St., Newburgh, NY
An evening of programming, professional development, and networking. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio - Spring Concert Save The Date! Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 2 pm and 6:30 pm Location: Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Thank you Ballet Arts Studio for sponsoring the Kids Classes Guide!
Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, May 18, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Mama wants. For those who have gone strictly glasses now, and need to graduate to prescription sunglasses, these frames from Christian Roth will do perfectly.
The Royal Wedding is just about upon us... If you're playing dress-up for the occasion, travel down to Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique to pick up these rhinestone combs, then stop at Trax for a cup of coffee.
The next big update is happening to the Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
A home is still a home, whether you rent or buy. It’s where you house your family and your valuables, and where you rest your head at night. When accident or disaster happens to your home or apartment that you rent, you might be faced with some major financial challenges. Call Antalek & Moore at (845) 831-4300, an independent insurance agency that shops the best rate for you and can be your advocate when making claims. Or stop in and see them at 340 Main St., Beacon, NY.
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Bank is accepting donations at their Beacon, Fishkill and Goshen branches in support of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, to provide relief from Tuesday's tornado. Click here for a full list of what's needed by the community. Feel free to stop by during business hours. Thank you in advance for your help!
Katie James, Inc.
A huge part of getting the word out about your business is through digital media like blogs, Facebook, Instagram and your newsletter. Katie James Inc., a couture branding agency, can be your Content Planning Partner to help you plan what content to create and promote.
Book your next private or public event or workshop at A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street in Beacon. Storefront windows with inspiring lighting inside. Learn more here.
Tin Shingle
You opened your business. You hung your store shingle outside your door. Now what? How are you getting the people to walk through that door? Tin Shingle is a trusted resource, training center and community for businesses getting the word out. Get ideas, training videos, an online community, and contacts for who to reach out to. Join now for instant access >
BeaconArts
Windows on Main Street is one of Beacon's best public art displays to sponsor and/or participate in as a storefront business, artist, or sponsor business. Sponsor Opportunities going on now >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new location of Lucky Cut barber shop this week in a Ribbon Cutting. Check them out!
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY
Sponsor A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Guide, the most comprehensive guide of all of the art galleries. Your logo will be at the top of the Guide for that month and be seen by people browsing past months and searching for artists.
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Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog gets 19,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers on Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, and 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Loads of gift ideas await you on the streets of Beacon, so do visit our Shopping Guide for a full list of shops organized by category (think Kids, Foodies, Men, Women, etc.)
NEW SHOP! Artifact Beacon
Opening Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Location: 17 East Main St., Beacon, NY (near Dogwood)
Remember that Pop-Up Shop that was in A Little Beacon Space last fall? The one with the cool copper rings, pottery and paintings? They loved their retail experience so much that they opened a permanent shop in Beacon in the former Gwenno James storefront (near Dogwood) featuring jewelry, pottery and paintings from the original trio! Featured in the Highlands Current, you must stop in to their new store at 17 East Main St. to see the copper rings, which have been fused to rocks in a process called electroforming. Watch their big reveal of the window signage (looks a little bit like a ghost...) Thanks Artifact for advertising your Opening Day in A Little Beacon Blog! Information >
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Day: Thursday to Monday, May 10-13, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Psychic Fair
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: Chill Wine Bar, 173 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Rootstock - Local Craft Beer & Farm Fresh Fare
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: The Red Barn at Long Dock, 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information >
An Afternoon of Music with John DeRosalia
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 1 to 2 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Common Ground Farm Spring Plant Sale
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Tito Santana Taqueria, 142 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Rootstock Farm Fest
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: The Red Barn at Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Garden Party and Botanical Drawing with Artist Erica Hauser
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: One Nature Garden Center, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 7 to 8 pm Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Psychedelic Sunset Vintage Pop-Up
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 10 am to 7 pm Location: Echo, 470 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Mid Hudson Etsy Makers Pop Up Market
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 1 to 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Sewing - Absolute Beginners with Toni Maeck
Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018, or Monday, May 14, 2018 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm; Monday, 6 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Rhinebeck Hudson Valley Full & Half Marathon Day: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 6 am start for the full marathon; 8:30 am for the half Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Clarity comes from the clearest lenses, and that is what you will get from Luxe Optique. In addition to creating the high quality lens inside the frame, the team at Luxe Optique can adjust your glasses so that even those with the trickiest astigmatism can see straight. Go see them today and ask them what it means to adjust your glasses perfectly.
This Grecian goddess you see here at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique is wearing an Allure Bridals bridesmaids gown in Azure Blue. It looks stunning on this model, and because it can be converted into several different styles, it'll look great on you too. Also: It's amazing with gold. Go in and see it!
The next big update is happening to our Beauty Guide!
There are new barbers in town, and we're catching up on all of it. A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
There are only four spots left in this Defensive Driving class with Susan Pagones! This is your chance to possibly reduce points on your driving record, thereby lowering your car insurance payments. This two-session class is only $30. Call them to reserve your spot at (845) 831-4300.
Days: Monday and Wednesday, May 14 and 16 Time: 5:30 to 8:45 pm Location: Antalek & Moore office, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY
Katie James, Inc.
Private Training and Group Classes are available for:
MailChimp Newsletters
Squarespace Websites (training in both design and writing copy to help your Google visibility and help get customers to do what you want on your website)
Tin Shingle
Starting a new business? Maybe you're rebranding. You'll need to pick a business name and website name that match, are memorable, and are different from your competition. Tin Shingle has four tested tips for you to get started. Get the full article here >
BeaconArts
Windows on Main Street is one of the best public art displays to sponsor and/or participate in as a storefront business, artist, or sponsor business. Details here on how you can sponsor or participate >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Beacon Chamber of Commerce and local officials join Wyld Womyn, 378 Main St. Suite C, for a Ribbon Cutting! Ribbon Cutting: Friday, May 11, at 2 pm Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, May 12, from noon to 8 pm
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There's been a lot of movement on Main Street since we first started our Brunch and Breakfast Guide. We've captured the available French Toast options here in this latest update of this Brunch in Beacon, NY Guide. The Guide also includes spots you can find breakfast sandwiches, and cocktails to kick off your day on a festive note.
Does your phone have a cupcake emoji? Because ours does not, and you'll need one this weekend! We're expecting thousands of people to come into Beacon on Saturday to see the Cupcake Wars and experience the Cupcake Festival, happening on the East End of Beacon near the mountain. Read our full report, with pictures, on how it went last year.
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Whether you find yourself indulging in some cupcakes at this year's Cupcake Festival or burning them off at the Hard Cider Run in Warwick - it will be a good weekend to be outside, especially with the Spring plant sale, river cleanup and food events happening! See everything below.
Beacon Waterfront Cleanup
Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Time: 11:30 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information >
K104.7 Cupcake Festival Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY (between Route 52/Teller Ave. and E. Main St.) Information >
Stony Kill Spring Celebration & Plant Sale
Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Film & Television Industry Mixer
Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY Information >
Beacon Farmers Market Opening Day Celebration Day: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Veterans Place, Beacon, NY Information >
Apple Blossom Day
Day: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
An Intimate Concert with Dar Williams
Day: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: Winter Hill, Garrison, NY Information >
Sound/Peace (Seeking Harmony in Dissonant Times)
Day: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope
Day: Friday, May 4, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Walking Foot Quilting with Melanie Tuazon
Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Relax and Restore Acupuncture and Essential Oils with Erika Forsell, LAc
Day: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Card & Board Games Club Day: Friday, May 4, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Hard Cider Run: New York Days: Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 10 am (both days) Location: Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, 114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Recognize this face? It's Julia from Luxe Optique! When she's not working your paperwork and finding you frames, she's the star of much of Luxe Optique's fashion photography. These Thom Brownes are one of her favorite styles. Stop by any day of the week to try them on. 😎
This bride is wearing a Lillian West gown, as its simple elegance against the mountainous backdrop of Lambs Hill makes a big impact. You'll find Lillian West gowns at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique at 1 East Main - near Trax Coffee Roasters! Come in to take a peek inside the boutique.
Look for our friends - The Blushery - at this year's Cupcake Festival! The owner, Stephanie, will have a table outside on the sidewalk. See her for your makeup needs and brow waxing! For more, check out A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Book it and forget it. Let Antalek & Moore worry about your wedding venue insurance. They can do the research to find you the best rate. Check that off your list! Click here for details or call them at (845) 831-4300.
Rhinebeck Bank
When you buy a home, it's common to experience feelings after the initial baby step excitement, like "Ohmygosh, I love this home!" which (fingers crossed!) turns into "Ohmygosh, they accepted my offer!" Working with Rhinebeck Bank to finance your home can help set that nervous excitement at ease once you move forward with purchasing. Just hear what these happy homeowners had to say after closing on their home: "What an adventure this whole crazy home-buying process has been! You calmed the wild mortgage jungles with grace, patience, and expertise, helping us navigate through the financial waters... Thank you for everything!" Read about their success story here >
Katie James, Inc.
Private training and group classes are available for:
MailChimp Newsletters
Squarespace Websites (both design and writing copy that helps you in Google and gets customers to do what you want on your website)
Tin Shingle
Sometimes you need a little wild eyes to keep you going! Check out the encouraging words from this artist who was featured in The New York Times for her work. If you're doing your own PR, she has words you need to hear. Tin Shingle offers the resources available to you to make feature stories like this possible, with our easy-to-use Media Contact List Database, Editorial Calendars, and Training webinars called TuneUps. Learn more about membership here.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Is your business new in town? Schedule your ribbon-cutting! Did you move and reopen somewhere? The Beacon Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business start out on the right foot. Reach out to them to schedule.
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
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Color, Form, and Magic Workshop
