This Cookie Jar... :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/20/2023

Oh, what a gloomy day! One bright spot is - the addition of three eateries in town coming on board as member sponsors of A Little Beacon Blog in our Restaurant Guide! Welcome Beacon Bread Company, Ziatun & The Station to ALBB! This means we get to Instagram about them weekly and keep you very, very hungry for sweets, baked goods, the softest pitas and best hummus we have ever had. Click on over to ALBB's Instagram to watch this video of the cookie jar. For your Catering needs, please see also A Little Beacon Blog's Catering Section in our Business Directory. You will see menu options from Oui Oui Catering, like this bubbling lasagna with melted cheese and a clip of basil.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Walktoberfest  Days: Saturday, October 21, 2023 and Sunday, October 22, 2023 Time: 12-5 pm Location: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Information >  Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Salon Sèance - The End of Time, music of Olivier Messaien Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023 Time: 4:00-5:30 pm (reception following) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY Admission $35 (some "Pay What You Wish" admissions - one week advance) Information > SAVE THE DATE! Hocus Pocus 23’ - Hosted by Beacon Chamber of Commerce & Local Business Sponsors Days: Friday, October 27, 2023 & Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: Friday from 3pm-6pm & Saturday from 10am-1:30pm Location: Along Main Street & Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Parade, scavengar hunt, trick or treating, ghost stories, monster jam & more! Information >   Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Duce Cielo MX solving all of our 'where to eat' problems with this Birria tacos! Stop in the HV Food Hall for authentic Mexican food with the 'street' concept we all know and love! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hungry for some apps? Here are some of Baja's most popular with calamari and chicken flautas! Try these before you try their new food and drink specials this month! Seasonal cocktails and pumpkin beers/ciders... fall dishes with mashed sweet potato and all the fall things! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Not only can you get delicious dishes at Carters, but you can also enjoy specialty and creative cocktails like this strawberry mango! PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Now Open on Wednesdays! That's 7 days a week! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Welcome Beacon Bread Company BACK to ALBB's Restaurant Guide! We all know and love Beacon Bread Company for their bakery, bistro, and coffee! Since 2014, they have been proudly serving the wonderful community of Beacon, N.Y., freshly baked bread and home-cooked meals from scratch. French-style bread is made fresh by hand every morning, exclusively using organic King Arthur Flour to ensure superior quality and flavor. In addition, their bakery team focuses on using seasonal, responsibly-sourced ingredients for various breakfast pastries and desserts. With a full-service, private dining room, their scratch kitchen serves brunch all day. Shall we keep going?! Follow Beacon Bread Company on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Welcome Ziatun BACK to ALBB's Restaurant Guide! Ziatun is a full-service restaurant specializing in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine that is open every day! Delicious apps, entrees, soups and salads, mezzes, and flat bread wraps. Vegan and vegetarian options available! Something for everyone. Ziatün in Arabic means “olive”, and a single olive is a seed that they planted here in Beacon. Their food is made with love and practiced with authentic traditional recipes that have been passed down from generations. Their food is another form of Palestinian Resistance. Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Fall and winter have nothing on Luxe! New styles always rolling in and something for everyone always. Spring.summer swap out = a trip to Luxe for new shades that you deserve for the Fall/Winter!  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon WECOME The Station to ALBB's Shopping Guide! The Station is Beacon's Cannabis Growers Showcase. Buy legal weed and support local artist! Give them a follow on Instagram and stay in the loop! PS! The Station is local and a huge part of the Beacon Community! Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY For over 60 years, Yanarella Dance has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened our doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families There is no better time for family photos than now! Not only do you create beautiful photos/memories in the most special time of the year, but you also get to use these memories for holiday cards! Think ahead. Book with Megan & Kenneth who create timeless photos that you can look back on. There is truly nothing like looking back at photos. Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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You Must See this Camarones con Salsa :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/12/2023

Friday the 13th! We're going to state that, and then back away slowly. Thank goodness it's so sunny! If you're looking for where to get keffiyeh fabric, the artist Parisa Karami may be able to help! ALBB featured her artwork when it was hanging in the Hudson Valley Food Hall. Anon!                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Camarones Con Salsa from El Nica Spot! Shrimp in a homemade tomato sauce served with white rice and a side of tostones. Get in the HV Food Hall and warm up your belly and soul! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Stop into Baja & fall in love with some of their new food and drink specials this month! Seasonal cocktails and pumpkin beers/ciders... buffalo empanadas, quesadilla burgers?! YES! Oh & spaghetti carbonara, chicken & broccoli quesadillas, tierra y mar tacos, and pan seared pork chop with out favorite sweet mashed potato! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. No more mid-week slumps because Carter's is OPEN on Wednesday's! Offering a variety of delicious comfort foods and must-have specials! Pumpkin lovers, you don't wanna miss the specials! Stop in! PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Now Open on Wednesdays! That's 7 days a week! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Fall vibes at Luxe are fierce. You need a new pair of Fall shades.  All different styles and colors to fit your face and hair. Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY It's that time of year! Recital tees are now on sale! Orders can be placed until October 15th! Don't miss out on warm up jackets and hoodies. Great for you & great for gift ideas! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Elope away in the stunning Hudson Valley! No better way to capture your love story than running in the colorful arms of Autumn. If you're looking for fun, friendly, flexible photographers, look no further. Megan & Kenneth create photos and videography that you can look back on and share with friends and family, reminding everyone just how awesome your elopment was! You can expect a ton of experience and knowledge between the two of them, an ear to listen and advice to offer, if you need it, about any part of your planning. Reach out! Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Fall Vibes...Retail Therapy Guide 10/6/2023

First weekend of October! Bring on the beautiful foliage, chilly mornings, and cozy nights! We're ready! Welcome Jessica Mills, LCSW to ALBB's Business Directory! A practice dedicated to educating, empowering and inspiring individuals to live their best lives by finding a place of peace, balance and continued growth. More details below. Welcome Gincy Jacob of Invisimark to ALBB's Business Directory! Gincy is a Stretch Mark & Scar Camouflage Tattoo Artist. Camouflage Tattooing is changing the game in the cosmetic tattoo world. She is able to formulate ink pigments to match ANY unique skin color. You'll want to see these results and find out more in the details below! What we love about these two new subscribing sponsors is how we met them. Jessica we met at A Little Beacon Blog's face painting table at the I Am Beacon Back To School Block Party. Gincy we met in ALBB's Instagram, and we never even know about Camouflage tattooing. Now we do, and now you do too. Each are fellow ALBB readers.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Beacon Sloop Club Potluck Meeting Day: Friday, October 6, 2023 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Location: 2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon, NY Information > Howland Cultural Center Presents: LIT LIT Day: Friday, October 6, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY A monthly literary open mic series hosted by Donna Minkowitz. It's the First Friday of every month. Mark that calendar on Repeat. Empanada Festival Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Time: 1pm Location: Newburgh Mall, 1401 Route 300, Newburgh, NY Information > POSTPONED: Walk Nikki Home Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Location: Walkway Over The Hudson From the organizers: "Nikki’s defense committee met last night and made the difficult decision to postpone the Walk Nikki Home event for a few weeks, due to the predicted heavy rains and thunderstorms this Saturday. We were fortunate to be able to reserve the Walkway Across the Hudson for Saturday November 4th and will be holding the event on that date instead." Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Deicious BBQ from Miz Hatties! Stop in for this goodness! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY New loaded potato soup on the specials menu at Baja! We knew we could count on Baja for delicious New fall specials Comforting and soothing. Nothing better! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. It's October so it's only right to check out Carter's for Oktoberfest beer! Stop in for great drinks and delicious comfort foods! PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Now Open on Wednesdays! That's 7 days a week! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Fall vibes at Luxe are fierce. You need a new pair of Fall shades.  All different styles and colors to fit your face and hair. Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Did you see this group at the Spirit of Beacon Day?! Smiley & cheerful as always! Join this crew for Fall dance classes! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families It's the beginning of October which means the foliage will be stunning throughout the month! Capture the moment and book a family session with Megan & Kenneth. Megan & Kenneth are Beacon-based family photographers and wedding photographers in the Hudson Valley. You can expect a ton of experience and knowledge between the two of them, and an enjoyable and relaxing time! They’re fast, flexible and unobtrusive.  Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you!   MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 Just incase you missed it... Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Maple Street Studio  Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Lots To Know About :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/23/2023

Here we are again...another rainy Friday before the Spirit of Beacon Day on Sunday, October 1st. But this time...the sun that had been forecast on Sunday has been sticking around on the weather apps. Plus, we have no more rain dates left! This is it, Beacon! Read all about it here, but everyone is still IN for the Spirit of Beacon Day, and we all survived the Postponement! "Thank you everyone for your support and enthusiasm," said the Spirit of Beacon Committee. The biggest news coming out of the postponment was: The Beacon Farmers' Market and Beacon Flea Market get to be OPEN on the Spirit of Beacon Day for the first time ever! The Spirit of Beacon Committee fully supports this decision, and had advocated for it. Read This > Free Parking and a Bus is available to everyone coming in for Spirit of Beacon Day (and for any reason) at the MTA Parking Lot. Dutchess County has dedicated a special bus to pick people up from the train and pickup/drop them at Forrestal Heights and Main Street/Fishkill Avenue. Use this parking lot, as both markets will be occupying their usual municipal lots. Read This > The Immersive Performance Experience SOON IS NOW in the grassy park of Long Dock Park also moved to October 1st from 12-3:30pm, with a performance from the famous Resistance Revival Chorus playing at 3pm. ALBB is a proud media sponsor. Read This >   Tell Your Friends: Visitors should park in the free parking lot down at the train station. Then walk up, or wait for the free Dutchess County bus that is running every 25 mins. Parking Pro Tips: If people must part on the side streets, because we all need to and do so every day, ALBB created this Pro Tip Sheet for Side Street Parking. Read This >                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event  Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023 Time: 8am-12:30pm Location: Dutchess County of Public Works Facility, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY (access the event by taking Route 44 East to Burnett Boulevard) A safe and responsible way to discard a diverse range of household items that cannot be disposed of through regular recycling or garbage bins.  Information > Spirit of Beacon Day 2023 Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 11am-4pm (Parade: 1-2pm) Location: Main St, Beacon, NY The Spirit of Beacon Day is a city wide celebration for the community of Beacon, New York held annually since 1977 on the last Sunday of September. Spirit of Beacon Day is organized and run by a volunteer committee with hands on help and generous donations by local citizens and businesses, alongside the support of the City. Information > SOON IS NOW - Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 12-3:30pm (The Resistance Revival Chorus performing at 3pm) At 12pm you go to the park to see the visual arts exhibition in the River Center (the red barn) with work by Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna and Jean Brennan, meet climate activists from Beacon Climate Action Now, Climate Reality and Fareground, and sign up for a tour. SOON IS NOW gives (3) 45 minute tours of all of the creative performances in the park at 12:30pm, 1pm and 1:30pm Location: Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Free admission and open to all! With Alex Waterman, Raven Chacon, Bob Bellerue, Koyoltzintli, Elise Knudson, Elisa Santiago, Ava Heller, Randy Burd, Twinkle Burke, Jojo Gonzalez, Tom King, Jim Fletcher, Edwin Torres, Andrew Brehm,Jean Brennan, Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna. Information > TONY E RETURNS TO SPIRIT OF BEACON DAY Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 2:30pm Rapper Tony Echandy returns to Beacon and to the Spirit of Beacon Day to share his signature style of gritty lyrics in his vulnerable delivery. Music is happening all day from 11am-4pm on the Main Stage at Verterans Place. Tony E's slot begins at 2:30pm and only lasts for half and hour. Beacon Rising Choir comes on before him, and Bosco will end. Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > If you haven't tried El Nica Spot yet... this is your sign to do so! Go on in and fill your belly and soul! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fall is here! Anyone else ready for the pumpkin coffees, beers, martinis!? Well they've got you covered! New fall specials like the cider donut old fashion (see this Instagram for this post) & the flank steak taco 🌮 pictured here! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river We love a food cart... especially a hot dog food cart! Find Beacon Boi at Long Dock with hotdogs from his food cart = best hotdogs ever. Made with the best (and unique) ingredients. Filled with goodness and so much love! It's here for you. Beacon Boi! Hot dogs and drinks! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Tonight (Friday) from 7-9pm: Live music at Carter's Restaurant! Mama's Black Sheep is coming in from out of town to play for you. Cozy up in Carter's to listen and relax. PS: Did you catch their Scallop Stuffed Crab 🦀 Cake Special last week? They posted it and it sold out! It was so soft in your mouth, the Panko breaded stuffed crab is perfectly pan fried. A light yet generously breaded texture. The large scallop sitting inside the stuffed crab is even softer. Sitting atop a special sauce, accented with light greens with mandarin and strawberries. Really a perfect dish. It was an appetizer, but will be hard to share. Very special to Chef and Owner Jon Lombardi. “No one else makes it this way. It’s my original.” Follow Carter's IG for their Specials. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Feeling catty! Because it's time to stop into Luxe for a new fresh pair of Fall/Winter glasses! Whether that be reading glasses, sunglasses, or eyeglasses... Luxe Optique has you covered. All different styles and colors - like these! Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY It's officially fall! And Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families It's officially the best time of the year (in our opinion) because the foliage does not mess around! It's TOO good not to book your engagement sessions with Megan & Kenneth. Megan & Kenneth are Beacon-based family photographers and wedding photographers in the Hudson Valley. Their whole thing is about making sure you’re happy, comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. Because that’s when the magic starts! PS! Megan & Kenneth proudly and unequivocally stand with and support the LGBTQI+ community. Their team is honored to serve partnerships of all genders, cultures, traditions, and strive to showcase diverse love stories throughout New York City. And, in case there are any questions: Black lives matter. Stop AAPI hate. Love is love. F$&^ transphobia. Megan & Kenneth love you, just as you are. Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you!   MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 Just incase you missed it... Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Maple Street Studio  Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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It's Here! Spirit Of Beacon Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/23/2023

There's an old(er) Maroon 5 song, "Whiskey," that starts with the line: "Leaves are fallin', it's September." In this life, leaves have been green and aren't falling yet. In Beacon's recent past, September was a hot month, and the Spirit of Beacon Day parade was held in sun that melted everyone. Not these past two years! It's been colder and rainy, and that is what Beacon is embracing for this 46th Spirit of Beacon Day. Would the Spirit of Beacon Day be complete without a rain date debate? Rose Story, who led the Spirit of Beacon Day for over 20 years, told A Little Beacon Blog: "That was always a difficult decision for us to make. I can only remember one time in the 20+ years I headed it that we postponed it and one time when we should have! Hope the weather holds out." Come out to hear on the Main Stage: TonyE, Bosco, Beacon Rising Choir, GG and the Shades, The Beacon Players, and the School of Rock. At the Cross Street stage, come to hear The Dummy Lights, Watson, Entropy Machine, Beacon Youth Jazz Orchestra from the Beacon Music Factory. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor of the Spirit of Beacon Day, and producer/designer of their website and all branding materials including t-shirts and signage. It's drizzling at moment, and there are at least 2 events still happening: A partial SOON IS NOW. Some performance will continue on in the Red Barn indoors at Long Dock Park. The rest has been moved to October 1st. See below for details. Natalia Huang Piano Studios Open House for piano classes is Saturday. Welcome Megan & Kenneth Photography as a Subscribing Sponsor of ALBB's Business Directory! This photobraher's base is simple: help those in need around her. Megan & Kenneth are Beacon-based family photographers and wedding photographers in the Hudson Valley. Capturing celebrations, engagements, proposals, and lifetime moments for couples and families throughout the region. Candid photographers focused on natural images and comfortable moments to share the life and joy from your special occasions. Learn More > Welcome Natalia Huang Piano Studios as a Subscribing Sponsor of ALBB's Business Directory! Natalia offers in-person and online courses. An Open House is today Saturday! Learn More >                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Natalia Huang Piano Studio Opening Event Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: 10 Cross street, Unit 1, Beacon, NY 12508 Make a smore, drink some hot cocoa and enjoy a mini lesson on our gorgeous Yamaha! RSVP here > Natalia Huang Piano Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you!   SOON IS NOW - PARTIALLY POSTPONED Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 2pm Part of this performance is still happening indoors on Saturday. September 23, 2023. Says the organizer: "Well, we had to postpone @soon_isnow to October 1 because of weather. Unfortunately that meant a few of our artists will be unable to participate. So we are very fortunate that we can still bring them to audiences on Saturday, Sept 23rd at 2pm indoors in the River Center (red barn) at Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park. BOB BELLERUE, RAVEN CHACON and ALEX WATERMAN will perform Tidal Memories (2023) and Twinkle Burke and Jojo Gonzalez will read 2 short plays from the Climate Change Theatre Action Collection. If there is max capacity indoors we will open the glass doors so people can hear out on the porch. Wear warm clothes! Bring your umbrella! These artists are truly extraordinary." Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023 Time: 2-5:30pm (Arrive at 2pm to the River Center for climate activism. Sign up for one of the performance tours that start at 2:30pm/3pm/ 3:30pm) Location: Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Free admission and open to all! With Alex Waterman, Raven Chacon, Bob Bellerue, Koyoltzintli, Elise Knudson, Elisa Santiago, Ava Heller, Randy Burd, Twinkle Burke, Jojo Gonzalez, Tom King, Jim Fletcher, Edwin Torres, Andrew Brehm,Jean Brennan, Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna. Information > Nourish Our Neighbors Shindig Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Howland Cultural Center477 Main St, Beacon, NY Raise awareness and funds for Fareground, while raising a toast to the volunteers who make it all happen. The Shindig begins with an open bar of local beer and wine wine along with farm-fresh bites. Information > I Am Beacon's I Run Beacon 5K Rain Or Shine Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 9am Location: Memorial Park, 2 Cahill Drive, Beacon NY A Little Beacon Blog is a proud Media Sponsor of the I Run Beacon 5K this year. Registration is open to run or walk up until the day of the run. I Am Beacon just wants to see you out. This run is on the same day as the Spirit of Beacon Day. The two events compliment each other, and don't interfere. Register To Run Here > Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 11am-4pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY The Spirit of Beacon Day is here!  The festivities will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 24th. The parade will feature over 40 groups marching or performing, and the streets will be lined with over 80 vendor and community organization tables. The Amerscot Highland Pipe Band will kick the parade off at 1:00 p.m. and it will wrap up with the incredible Marching Cobras. This year's Grand Marshall is Retired Fire Chief Gary VanVoorhis, as we thank him for his years of service to Beacon. Before and after the parade, there will be live music located at stages on Veterans Place and Cross Street. There is free parking in municipal lots, at the DMV, and at the MTA Train Station, where a free shuttle bus will be running up to Main Street every 25 minutes. There are portable restrooms for your use throughout the day. Please use those instead of asking businesses to use theirs. Volunteers will be available to direct you to the five locations, spread out along Main Street. Locations are as-follows: Corner of North Brett & Main Street near Key Food Corner of Eliza and Church at the far corner of Rite Aid’s Parking Lot Corner of South Chestnut and Henry Street at the far corner Rite Aid Parking Lot Pohill Park behind visitor’s center Corner of North Chestnut and Church Street near St. Rocco's. There will be food sold by vendors. Enjoy that, plus do visit Beacon's restaurants. They appreciate and need your business. For more details and maps, visit www.spiritofbeacon.org. While the weather looks wet, Beaconites are digging in to do their best to come out.  Stay safe, and have a wonderful weekend. Information > Live Music At Spirit of Beacon Day Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > The walls are blank inside the HV Food Hall and they are in need of art! If you're an artist please email examples of your work (hvfoodhall@gmail.com) to discuss the possibility of showing your art on their walls. The HV Food Hall rotates their art every two months and try to give preference to local artists. Hit them up! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fall is here! Anyone else ready for the pumpkin coffees, beers, martinis!? Follow Baja to keep up with their seasonal specials! And... Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Look for Beacon Boi at Spirit of Beacon Day! He will be near Mr. V's. Otherwise, find him at Long Doc with hotdogs from his food cart = best hotdogs ever. Made with the best (and unique) ingredients. Filled with goodness and so much love! It's here for you. Beacon Boi! Hot dogs and drinks! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Were you wondering what the Kale Asian Noodles dish would look like from Carters? Voila. Enjoy with shrimp, beet kimichi, gochujang curry, chili crunch, scallion and mint. You will love this dish! It’s one of their Specials so don't miss out and get it now!  PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's time to stop into Luxe for a new fresh pair of Fall/Winter glasses! Whether that be reading glasses, sunglasses, or eyeglasses... Luxe Optique has you covered. All different styles and colors - like these understated glamour with the Rishell Sun sunglasses by Oliver Peoples. ⁠Something for everyone! Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Yanarella is as sponsor of this year's Spirit of Beacon Day! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Welcome Megan & Kenneth Photographers to ALBB's Business Directory! Megan & Kenneth are Beacon-based family photographers and wedding photographers in the Hudson Valley. Capturing celebrations, engagements, proposals, and lifetime moments for couples and families throughout the region. Candid photographers focused on natural images and comfortable moments to share the life and joy from your special occasions. PS! The Perfect Time of Year for Engagement Photos is Here! Who doesn't love some good foliage?!  Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you!   MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 Just incase you missed it... Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Maple Street Studio  Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Last Chance! Parade and Music For Spirit of Beacon Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/15/2023

Lots to share, but first the retail news: Dogwood's farewell concert night is September 17, 2023 Hudson Valley Goldsmith has closed their Beacon location. You can find them in their New Paltz location. As planned, David Reeves Bespoke has reached the end of his pop-up location in Beacon. He remains world-wide and in NYC. David and his family do live in Beacon, so you may still see them in the streets! Thank you to Hudson Valley Goldsmith and David Reeves Bespoke for their sustaining sponsorships. Your support of local media and hyper local niches makes a difference in this world. Spirit of Beacon Musical Announcements Lots of Spirit of Beacon Day updates now that it is one week away (Sunday, September 24, 2023). The Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has announced the musical lineup for the day. The rap artist TonyE is returning from NYC to perform in Beacon for us once again. The second stage at Cross Street will be its last, as the new building is scheduled to go up there soon. Get the line up here! Parade Registrations Required The Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has put out a special alert to all who are planning on marching or rolling in the Parade: you must register. "Even if you’ve  rolled in this parade X times before," the Committee announced, "we need you to register! This is  so that we can send you emails about the day. How to lineup. Where to  lineup. And we chalk your place in line on the sidewalk on Wolcott Avenue.  Please register now!" I Run Beacon 5K A Little Beacon Blog is a proud Media Sponsor of the I Run Beacon 5K this year. Registration are still open to run or walk the day. I Am Beacon just wants to see you out. This run is on the same day as the Spirit of Beacon Day. The two events compliment each other, and don't interfere. Register To Run Here >                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Time: 12:30pm-5:30pm Location: Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Drive Beacon, NY Over 80+ different breweries, cideries, and seltzers Information > Mid Hudson Animal Aid Announces CATOBERFEST 11 Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023 Time: 3pm-7pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, Beacon, NY Music, Food, Craft Beer, Face Painting, and Prizes; Proceeds to Help Care for and Find Loving Homes for the Hudson Valley’s Abandoned and Special Needs Cats. Supporters who cannot attend the benefit are invited to make a tax-deductible donation at midhudsonanimalaid.org Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents: The Juilliard String Quartet Day: Sunday, September 17 Time: 4-6:00pm (followed by reception) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Admission $10-35, with optional "Pay-What-You-Wish" admission closer to the date. Inquiries with Concert Manager, Carl Gutowski at info@howlandmusic.org or 845-765-3012 Information > Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 8am Location: Memorial Park, 2 Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY Beacon's highly anticipated event, The Spirit of Beacon Day, takes place on Sunday, September 24th from 11am-4pm. This event was established in 1977 in response to racial tensions between Beacon's youth and the community.  As a result, various community leaders from our local churches, library, police, City Council, and others came together to figure out what to do. A solution proposed was a community day. Said one of the original backbones of the Spirit of Beacon Day, Nan Whittingham, about the origin in the Beacon Evening News in 1986: "Everyone was in agreement that we, the community, should get to know one another better. It was agreed we should learn to know each other's likes and dislikes regarding conversation, feelings, entertainment, education and food." Come to enjoy a variety of different foods from professionals, churches and organizations, as well as get to know services available at vendor tables. Music performances at 2 stages will be going all day at the Main Stage at Veterans Place, and the secondary stage at Cross Street. The big parade kicks off at 1pm and goes down Main Street. Information > SAVE THE DATE! SOON IS NOW Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 2-5:30pm (Arrive at 2pm to the River Center for climate activism. Sign up for one of the performance tours that start at 2:30pm/3pm/ 3:30pm) Location: Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Free admission and open to all! With Alex Waterman, Raven Chacon, Bob Bellerue, Koyoltzintli, Elise Knudson, Elisa Santiago, Ava Heller, Randy Burd, Twinkle Burke, Jojo Gonzalez, Tom King, Jim Fletcher, Edwin Torres, Andrew Brehm,Jean Brennan, Camille Seaman, Jaanika Peerna. Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Have you tried the Pork Belly or mixed mushroom Bao Buns from Ciao Chow yet?! If not, this is your sign to GO! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Carnitas sliders &a seasonal plum margarita? Say NO MORE! Lots of goods over at Baja and new specials always popping up on the menu! Be sure to stop in and enjoy the last few weeks of sitting out by the garage doors! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Can you ever go wrong with hotdogs from the cutest food cart at the most beautiful park!? It's here for you. Beacon Boi! Hot diggity dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Happy Hour at Carter’s! From 2-5pm, you can get discounted access to the white wine mussels, crispy zucchini sticks, loaded Jersey Shore fries, chicken cheese quesadilla, caesar salad, or chips and salsa. Get there for late lunch at least! Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Do you switch up your eyewear for the cooler months? We do! What a great excuse for a new fashion piece! Luxe Optique has you covered. All different styles and colors. Something for everyone! Sunglasses, eyeglasses, reading glasses, or 'just because' glasses. Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH Hudson Valley Goldsmith is sadly leaving Beacon! But you can still find them in New Paltz and shop them online > We are so grateful for their support and have loved having them in the Beacon community. Sending them our best! DAVID REEVES BESPOKE NYC POP UP Reeves pop up is sadly over! You can always visit them online or take the train from Beacon to NYC for a visit! Grateful for their sponsorship! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >    MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 Just incase you missed it... Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Miss Vickies Music Maple Street Studio  List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Fried Chicken, Music Festival, and More :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/8/2023

We are in September! The schedules are back for kids and their caregivers alike. It is super hot, and many of your favorite establishments have air conditioning! Including the new Krispy Krunchy Chicken that opened on Main Street from JB Foods etc. next to Key Food. This fried chicken is a perfect snack or meal for those after-school schedules or anyone who is hungry. Includes options of drumsticks or wings. Read all about it here.   See below for updates from Spirit of Beacon Day (coming Sunday, September 24th!) and the I Am Beacon 5K (kicks off before the Spirit of Beacon Day!). You've got a big month ahead of you. Stay hydrated.                                     THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. Beacon Music Factory Presents: In The Pines Music Festival Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Time: Gates open at 2pm. Music 3pm-9:30pm Tickets: On sale at the Gate Location: 724 Wolcott Avenue, University Settlement Camp, Beacon, NY (on Wolcott Avenue) The music event you didn't know you were waiting for! A music festival of sorts in Beacon's Settlement Camp. Produced by the Beacon Music Factory. This will include the following bands. As well as food vendors and beer.  Also, catch some of these bands at the Spirit of Beacon Day's Cross Street Stage! But experience them this weekend: LIZ KELLY & THE BETTER HALF • NOGA HARRISON MANNING • BARNABY! M ROOSEVELT • WATSON • MARIGOLD • COSMOKAZE EARS WITH EYES • THE LOUSIN BROTHERS    STEPHEN CLAIR & HIS EFFIN GREAT BAND Information > Classics for Kids Presents Instrument Petting Zoo and Concert Day: Sunday, September 10, 2023 Time: 11am-12pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Children FREE - Adults $15. At the Instrument Petting Zoo you’ll see various string and wind instruments performed by local musicians. Children will then have an opportunity to play the instruments themselves! Instruments are generously provided by Music and Arts, Milton, NY. Music & Arts is on a mission to connect people of all ages and walks of life with the power of music. This is a co-production with the Howland Cultural Center. Information > HOOT Free Music Festival Day: Sunday, September 10, 2023 Time: 12pm Location: Hudson Highlands State Park, 3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516 The Pete Seeger-inspired event is free, the music is lively, and the scenery along the Hudson River can't be beat!! So bring a picnic basket, and come have a Hoot on a lazy Summer afternoon! Information > I Run Beacon 5K Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 8am Location: Memorial Park, 2 Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY I Am Beacon is committed to their mission of offering college scholarships to Beacon seniors. With that, they are excited to announce the 12th Annual | I Run Beacon 5K Run/Walk 2023   You can join them September 24, 2023, as they put on the I Run Beacon 5K Run/Walk. This is the same day as the Spirit of Beacon Day, and is a great wake up to the day to people who want to support both events. Whether you are an avid runner, beginner, or first timer this race is perfect for everyone. Information > Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023 Time: 8am Location: Memorial Park, 2 Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY Beacon's highly anticipated event, The Spirit of Beacon Day, takes place on Sunday, September 24th from 11am-4pm. This event was established in 1977 in response to racial tensions between Beacon's youth and the community.  As a result, various community leaders from our local churches, library, police, City Council, and others came together to figure out what to do. A solution proposed was a community day. Said one of the original backbones of the Spirit of Beacon Day, Nan Whittingham, about the origin in the Beacon Evening News in 1986: "Everyone was in agreement that we, the community, should get to know one another better. It was agreed we should learn to know each other's likes and dislikes regarding conversation, feelings, entertainment, education and food." Come to enjoy a variety of different foods from professionals, churches and organizations, as well as get to know services available at vendor tables. Music performances at 2 stages will be going all day at the Main Stage at Veterans Place, and the secondary stage at Cross Street. The big parade kicks off at 1pm and goes down Main Street. Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Baklava from Tara Fusion?! Uh, YES PLEASE! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Delicious tacos (over 13 falvors), a good appetizer, and refreshing drinks? Alllll available at Baja! Menu is always changing to ensure fresh seasonal ingredients. AND TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Hot diggity DOG! Head on down to Long Dock Park for Beacon Boi's food cart! Hot dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Lots of places are closed on Tuesday, but do you know who is OPEN for Lunch and Dinner on Tuesdays? Carter’s Restaurant! Where you can order this delicious burger which comes topped with strips of crisped bacon (delicious without the bacon too) and cheddar cheese, loaded with fresh tomato , lettuce and onion on the side. With a pickle and their signature fries OBV! This lunch is coupled with a mocktail of purées of mango and strawberry. Looks very refreshing and extremely delicious. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     DAVID REEVES BESPOKE NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Having a bespoke tailor in town is a treat! Especially one who offers English Bespoke Tailoring - that is completely made and customized to you. David Reeves Bespoke is from NYC and here popping up in Beacon! Definitely don't want to miss out on this opportunity!  Check out their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 We love a simple & sweet fashion statement like these dainty, minimal and sexy rings! Especially when you pair them together.  Both rings are solid 14K gold & natural diamonds! HV Goldsmith specializes in sustainability and has something for everyone. If this is your jam but you want minor tweaks, HV Goldsmith can make it happen! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking to get new & interesting eyewear? Look no further! Luxe Optique has you covered! Stop in to freshen up your fall wardrobe with a new pair of glasses! Whehter that be sunglasses, eyeglasses, reading glasses, or 'just because' glasses. Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >    MAPLE STREET STUDIO 95 Maple Street, Beacon, NY (347) 678-1897 First off, WELCOME Maple Street Studio to ALBB's Business Directory! Second, Maple Street Studio in Beacon is accepting new students! Offering Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Lessons for students of all ages. Students will be taught and led through the fascinating journey of learning to play the guitar by New York City guitarist, Dan Garcia. Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain.  He maintains a thriving performance career and is also an entrepreneur and creator of the first bilingual how-to Flamenco Guitar App, and Learn Guitar App. He is a professor of classical guitar and music production at Manhattan College and a self-published author of guitar technique books. Dan founded Maple Street Studio in 2020 with the goal of providing an inspiring and unparalleled space for artists and students at all levels.  Dan is focused on creating a space filled with sound quality, productivity as well as with indoor and outdoor space.  The ultimate goal was "to create a safe space with state-of-the-art equipment where artists instantly feel inspired." Maple Street Studio sets itself apart by offering a creative environment, state of the art equipment and instruments, but most of all, nearly three decades of teaching experience and creativity of Dan Garcia who always focuses on musical individuality of each artist that enters the studio. Find Maple Street Studio Here > Maple Street Studio is a Sponsor. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music Maple Street Studio  List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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September Means... :: Retail Therapy 9/01/2023

Hello Labor Day Weekend! A few days closer to school starting on Tuesday. Are you prepared for Spirit of Beacon Day with your T-SHIRT and HAT? Get it now online, because the big day is on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 11-4pm. SPIRIT OF BEACON UPDATE: Parade Registration: We know you are late bloomers with remembering to sign up. Parade Registration has been extended. Even if you have marched all 46 years of this tradition, you need to register and get into our system for updates.  Register Here > Table Vendors: Right now, we really want After School Clubs to register to get a table. Newspaper Club. Kaleidoscope Club. Drama Club. All the clubs. Table registration is free for you. You can fundraiser at your table, or just have a Donation jar out if that's all you can muster. Register Here >        Sponsor Signup: THANK YOU to those Beacon Businesses who have leveled  up so far with sponsorship! Deadline has been extended to this week only, as we need to design the flyer and new t-shirts and send them to the printer. Some sponsors include Carter's Restaurant, The Roundhouse, Verplanck Auto, Remark Printing, Rabe & Co, Last Outpost, and others. Sponsor Here > Volunteers: We need you! To distribute flyers, yard signs, and be with us on the day to help shepherd cars for the parade. Register Here >                                                              THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. 32nd Annual Balloon Festival Days: Friday, September 1, 2023 - Sunday, September 3, 2023 Time: Scheduled takeoffs are: Friday - 5:30pm, Saturday - 6:30am & 5:30pm and Sunday - 6:30am & 5:30pm Location: Tymor Park, Union Vale, NY Information > The Hudson Valley Wine and Music Festival Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023 Time: 12pm-7pm (gates open at 11am) Location: Waterfront Trails Park, 1 Washingston St, Newburgh, NY Information > Annual Chefs Farm Fresh Dinner On Bannerman's Island Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023 Time: 2pm-6pm Location: Bannerman Castle, Pollepel Island, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > New Paltz Woodstock Show Days: Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Ulster County Fair Grounds, New Paltz, NY Artisan made crafts & decor, food trucks, demonstrations, live music & more! Information > SAVE THE DATE! Carter’s Restaurant & Lounge - Discover the Unseen Potential of Owning an Invisible Franchise Day: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: 7-9pm Location: Carter’s Restaurant & Lounge, 424 Main St, Beacon, NY Hidden business opportunities, lucrative possibilities with no cap, exclusive insights from experts, hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Don't forget about the Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > You need Miz Hatties BBQ in your life! Mac & cheese PLUS a burger? Yes, please! Inside the HV Food Hall!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! You can obviously stop in this weekend for this goodness if you can't wait! But stop in on Tuesday also for the good deal! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Hot diggity DOG! Head on down to Long Dock Park for Beacon Boi's food cart! Hot dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. The Hot Honey Wings from Carters are something you do NOT wanna miss out on! The honey glaze on a plump, juicy chicken chicken wing... SO GOOD. Finish with an IPA, and you have a perfect end to your day. Stop in this weekend. Dine in the early evening sun through their open front windows, or in the back outdoor garden. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     DAVID REEVES BESPOKE NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Having a bespoke tailor in town is uncommon in Beacon, but fitting for Beacon (no pun intended), with its history of the hat factory, the factory that made the bomber jackets, and other fashion-based industry. David Reeves Bespoke is also in NYC, so don't wait to take advantage of this Beacon outpost. Check out their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 GOLD BUYING EVENT 2023⁠ is happening now until tomorrow - September 2nd! Let Hudson Valley Goldsmith help you by paying cash for your unwanted, broken or outdated gold, silver and platinum jewelry, diamonds, rolex watches and gold & silver coins.⁠ ⁠ They're negotiated a higher rate with their refiner because they'll be buying so much this week only, so now is a great time to sell!⁠ ⁠ Please make an appointment (ideal if you have a lot of stuff) or stop by to meet with David or Jon and they can give free estimates and pay cash or check on the spot .⁠ Recycle old jewelry into new pieces that can be worn more, or put it towards a new purchase of our unique designs. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Sweater weather is right around the corner! You need the new eyewear to go with your sweaters. Especially ones that look good like this! A heavy, dark but thin frame that accents your face. Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Spirit Update! ...Retail Therapy Guide 8/25/2023

This issue is packed with beginning of fall vibes for things to (still) do outside. Like yoga and beer, a new Self Care Crawl, AND a sneak peek at the latest episode from ALBB sister podcast, Wait, What Is That? Hint: It's all Barbie (and Ken...how did he sneak in?) Details below. Latest From The Spirit Of Beacon: Volunteers Needed! Meetings are Tuesdays 7:00pm - Parade Helpers on the street 9/24/2023 (submit here) - Kids Entertainment (submit here) - Table Vendor Helpers on the street (submit here) - Yard Sign Re-purposing (craft project - spray paint our old ones chalk paint and then Sept 17 we chalk on messages about parking and bathrooms) (reply to this email to coordinate or submit here) - Stage Manager for Veterans Place Music (submit here) Volunteer Signup Page > Sponsorships Open! Thank you Key Food,  The Station, Remark Printing, Rabe & Co., Last Outpost, Hudson Valley Credit Union for returning as sponsors for 2023! Sponsor spots are open at all levels, and can be secured here. Sponsor support goes to producing this day that is dedicated to bringing social services to the youth and community. This is the best way for businesses to show their support and get on signage, T-shirts and/or website. Sponsor Here > Table Registration: Still a few spots left! Apply for and Register your table here > Parade Registration: Let's see you! Businesses can participate in parade. Apply for and Register your Parade group here >                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. Open Mic At Howland Cultural Center Day: Friday, August 25, 2023 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Fourth Friday music series! Music, poetry & spoken word Information > Newburgh Family Adventure Day at Long Dock Park  Day: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Time: 9am-2pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY Explore aquatic life, learn about the health of the river, and enjoy a delicious and free lunch! Information > SelfCare Crawl Day: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Time: 12pm-8pm Location: This self care event will feature over 30 studios, eateries, spas, and shops who will offer a sampling of incredible group classes, wellness treatments, outdoor activities, small bites, drinks & more. This is a fantastic event to come solo in order to meet people and make new friends or with the whole family so you can sample local experience offerings, get to know the latest self care activities in town... and explore what's new on Main Street! Information > Yoga & Beer: New Wave At Two Way Brewing Day: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Time: 10:45am-12:00pm Location: Two Way Brewing, Beacon, NY All-levels class outside on the patio while sipping a complimentary beverage of choice! You read that right - yoga...beer...patio. Information > Don't forget about the Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > This burrito tates as good as it is pretty! Head on into the Hudson Valley Food Hall and Dulce Cielo MX to indulge in this goodness. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Love shrimp and scallops? Get the shrimp and scallop plate from Baja! A win-win! Because Baja is always changing their menu, you can always expect seasonal and fresh goodness/ PS! Don't forget that TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos. Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Hot diggity DOG! Head on down to Long Dock Park for Beacon Boi's food cart! Hot dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. The Lobster Roll at Carter's Restaurant! Only available on Sundays because its special sauce is only made fresh once per week. If you like big chunks of lobstah', then you will enjoy this roll. Comes with Carter's signature wide fries. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Custom design doesn't always mean a complex new design. Sometimes it means re-imagining a diamond or gemstone into a new setting, like making an old engagement ring into a new pendant, like the one pictured here! Sometimes less is more! If you have an idea for a custom design, but need some assistance, stop into HV Goldsmith. The team is happy to work with you to bring your vision to life! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon New season around the corner means you need new glasses! Especially ones that look good like this - with all the fall flannel! Luxe Optique is always offering new styles and designers in shop to ensure there is something for everyone! Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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End Of Summer Event :: Retail Therapy Guide 8/18/2023

The Beacon Back 2 School Block Party is tomorrow (Saturday), which is the unofficial mark to the end of summer, and beginning of the busy back to school season. School supplies! See below for details.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. Beacon Back To School Block Party Day: Saturday, August 18, 2023 Time: 12-3pm Location: South Avenue Park, at 9D and Wolcott, in the open area above Loopers Basketball Court and the tennis courts. South Avenue Park at Loopers Plaza is firing it up again with the Beacon Back 2 School Event from I Am Beacon and Key Food. This event is known for signalling the final days of summer with a cookout in the park, accompanied by several vendors at tables providing information to kids, parents and caregivers, as well as basketball games being played down below at Loopers Court. A Little Beacon Blog will be participating with face painting! Information > Free Citizenship Workshop Day: Saturday, August 19, 2023 Time: 11am-3pm Location: Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY The The Howland Public Library is offering a Citizen Workshop for help with the N-400 application on Saturday, August 19th. This Citizenship Workshop is from Citizenshipworks in partnership with the Office of New Americans and GMHC. Form N-400 is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Information > Hudson Valley Musicians Reunion Day: Saturday, August 19, 2023 Time: 12pm-5pm (brunch from 10am-4pm) Location: Silk Factory, Newburgh, NY Information > Tri-State Seafood Fest Days: Saturday, August 19, 2023 & Sunday, August 20, 2023 Time: 12pm-7pm Location: MJN – Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Dine on seafood creations such as Maine lobster rolls, a raw bar, ceviche, paella, fried seafood, such as calamari, and salmon. Enjoy amazing tribute bands playing Bon Jovi, Meatloaf and Billy Joel.  Information > Don't forget about the Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Indulge in creativity! Build your own waffle masterpiece with a delicious blend of toppings and flavors 🧇 from Shmucks Sweet Stuff! Something for everyone in the HV Food Hall... stop in! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Birria Empanadas from Baja? Yes, PLEASE! Birria is a meat stew or soup made from goat, beef, lamb, mutton, or chicken. The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and herbs and spices before being cooked in a broth. Put it in an empanada, and you've got mouth-watering goodness!  Baja is always changing their menu and offering delicious specials! Don't miss out. PS! Don't forget that TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos. Oh & Happy Hour is every Tueday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Head on down to Long Dock Park to spot the cutest and most delicious little food cart! Hot dogs and "cold ass drinks" available to you for your walk through Dennings Point.  Unique hotdogs with different toppings that'll probably make you want more than one. Mustard, Sauerkraut, Special hot sauce, and so many more delicious & unique hotdogs. "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2". Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Carter's kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am. For those late night eaters who take their time going out, Carters has a seat for you. PS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     DAVID REEVES BESPOKE NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 David Reeve Bespoke suits are all hand-cut and bench-made with over 3,000 hand stitches. Full-floating chest canvas, hand padded lapels and hand stitched buttonholes are standard. A Reeves suit requires at least 40 hours of skilled local labor to produce. All this, and you get direct access right here in their Beacon pop-up location! Make an appointment to learn more. SAMPLE SALE ALERT: Save the date - David Reeves Bespoke is having a Sample Sale next weekend Friday - Sunday, 12pm-5pm. This is an incredible opportunity to get tailored clothing you have been wanting to try. Check out their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Peacock Tanzanite represents a variation on this lovely gem, featuring a fascinating transition between cheerful green and bright blue hues. The perfect accessory to add to any outfit! Available at Hudson Valley Goldsmith aloing with many other beauties. And, if you see something you like but want some tweaking... HV Goldsmith offers custom design! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Hello, Alexander McQUEEN!  One of our absolute favorite brands! Sexy and sleek but also minimal! Shop many different styles in store and know that the opticians at Luxe are happy to help you choose the best style for your face frame! Prescription or for fashion.  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE If you have/started a new business and are trying to get the WORD OUT, look no further! Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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The Beacon To Newburgh Swim, Food Carts and More :: Retail Therapy Guide 8/4/2023

Table Registrations are filling up for the 2023 Spirit of Beacon Day! Which is on Sunday, September 24th. Has your organization signed up? This year, food vendors from Beacon are able to register, if we don't fill up from local restaurants and grocery stores wanting to come out to offer a table. See here for details. Don't delay! Spirit Beacon is taking reservations for food vendors, After School Clubs, organizations, and churches. Fun events this weekend including Carter's Country Night and the Beacon to Newburgh Swim where you can get a hot dog from the Beacon Boi's hot dog stand, and the Number Seven Sandwich Hub Food Truck (think mozz sticks, steak sandwiches and their own made ginger beer)! Details below.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. Riverpool Swim Volunteer Kayak Meet Up Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023) Time: 9:30am-12:30pm (9:30am is the end of the registration time, but you can get there as early as 8am) Location: Long Dock Park, Red Flynn Dr · Beacon, NY A very cool fundraiser for the Riverpool swimming pool in Beacon. It's a fun day and a great cause. Swimmers swim from Newburgh to Beacon and kayakers accompany for safety. The river is closed to regular traffic so everyone is safe. Bring a snack, hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, camera, change of shirt/shoes for dining afterwards. Boat pump, PFD with whistle, extra ropes mandatory. Information > River Pool Newburgh To Beacon Swim Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023) Time: 9:30am-12:30pm (9:30am is the end of the registration time, but you can get there as early as 8am) Location: On the Beacon side, Long Dock Park, Red Flynn Dr · Beacon, NY The Beacon To Newburgh Swim is the highly anticipated, unique opportunity of a fundraiser for the River Pool. If you want to watch from the shores to cheer on the swimmers, you can do so from Long Dock Park. Unico Park, 70 Front St, Newburgh NY, 12550. Swim is from Newburgh Riverfront Marina to Beacon Institute Dock. PRO-TIP: Be sure to get a hotdog from Beacon Boi (formerly Poppy's owner Paul Yeaple) has has popped his new little cart down at Long Dock Wednesdays to Sundays. Information > 12th Annual Putnam County Food & Wine Fest Days: Saturday, August 5, 2023 & Sunday, August 6, 2023 Times: Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm Location: Wells Park, 98 Oak Street, Brewster, NY Grab your blanket and chairs and celebrate the 12th anniversary of Putnam County Wine & Food Fest. This  is a family fun-filled fest that highlights the abundance of food and spirits available in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Information > Trans Closet Drop-In Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 12pm-3pm Location: Dutchess County Price Center, Hopewell Junction, NY Gender-affirming clothing & accessories, free mending & alterations, shoes, makeup, crafts & community! Information >  10th Annual Car Show Day: Sunday, August 6, 2023 Time: 10am Location: Lippincott Manor,69 Lippincott Rd. Wallkill, NY Support Hudson Valley HonorFlight. $25.00 at the door Kids 12 & Under Are Free Live Music, Food,  50/50 Raffle, Tricky Tray Raffle, Bounce House. Information > Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Festival  Day: Sunday, August 6, 2023 Time: 12pm-5:30pm Location: Twin Star Orchards, 155 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY Information > Don't forget about the Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > A good looking table over at the HV Food Hall! This is Tara Fusion! Indian & Middle Eastern Deliciousness! Something for everyone in the HV Food Hall... stop in! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's August! You know what that means... you can count on Baja for your specialty cocktails! Like this one! The 'Under the sea cocktail ' Watch the transformation of this cocktail here >. Made with Malibu, captain Morgan, pineapple juice, lime juice & blue caracao. Refreshing, eh?? PS! Don't forget that TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos AND $3 CORONAS! If drinking isn't your thing, don't worry, other bev's and mocktails available! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tueday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river The cutest little food cart we ever did see! With the most delicious hot diggity DOGS! Dogs with cheetos, dogs with gooooood mustard, dogs with sauerkraut, dogs with special hot sauce, and so many more delicious & unique hotdog ideas. "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2". A win-win!  Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. It's Country Night at Carters this Saturday night from 8-11pm. You'll have room to move if you want to get your dance moves on. Come with a partner, or find one there ;) Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 8-11pm PS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Looking for bespoke tailoring that's a cut above the rest? Look no further than the pop-up right here in Beacon! Only until September 10, so don't miss out! PS.. pictured here is the first ever cloth designed for sportswear….and now we are wearing painted on synthetics! Experience the art of bespoke tailoring! Your perfect fit awaits. PS: Read all about Reeves NYC in his recent coverage in the Highlands Current. You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 We are feeling watermelon vibes for these tourmaline necklaces from Hudson Valley Goldsmith! Purple, green or soft purple, tourmaline is versatile to provide bling in many colors for you Tourmaline is one of the most underrated stones for giving off gorgeous color and sparkle for an affordable price. HV Goldsmith has a lot of choices for you - shop them right here in Beacon and/or online! Custom design is their passion... get exactly what you want... and maybe combine some styles ;) See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Who doesn't love a good pair of shades that make you feel like a celeb?! Alexander McQueen will do it! Lucky for you.. Luxe has expert opticians that are there to guide you and help you find the perfect shape! The opticians at Luxe will make you feel beautiful from the moment you walk in. PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE If you have/started a new business and are trying to get the WORD OUT, look no further! Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Beacon Open Studios Is This Weekend! :: Retail Therapy Guide 7/21/2023

Here at ALBB, Instagram’s number counter has hit 10,000 followers. For those who count, with those silly Instagram rules, 10,000 is a big deal. That number is nothing without you, because that number IS all of yous. Why? Because sometimes we write about sunshine and rainbows . And and chocolate . We write happy and loopy. But sometimes we write straight 🧜🏾‍♀️   when we lose pieces of the community or fairness. Beacon is a transient town for many. For those who have homes, and those who don’t. Roots that run beneath Beacon’s streets and yards run deep. It is that spirit that keeps us writing while we are still here.  To all of our sponsors and financially contributing readers who have supported us: thank you, you make it possible by investing in us and our payroll. To all of our readers: thank you!! You guide us on what to cover. If you love ALBB, you can financially contribute here anytime. On another note, WELCOME Dulce Cielo Mx to ALBB's Business Directory in the Catering category! Located inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall, Dulce Cielo offers fresh and delicious Mexican food, and can cater your events. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Great for education settings, office lunches, birthdays, and more. To list your business, visit ALBB's Business Directory for ideas and pricing.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   ​ Upstate Art Weekend Days: July 21 - 24, 2023 Location: Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) is a connective annual event, for locals and tourists alike, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. UPAW launched in 2020 with 23 participants, expanding to over 130 in 2023, welcoming thousands of visitors to the region each year. The participants are art organizations, galleries, museums, residencies, and creative projects.  Information > Birding for Kids with the Newburgh Free Library Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023 Time: 10am-11am Location: Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY Information > Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail's Second Annual Community  Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023) Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, Beacon NY 12508 Live Music, Free Ice Cream, Food Truck, Tie-Dyeing, Architectural History Tours of Dutchess Manor and more! Information > Beacon Open Studios Concert Opening Reception Day: Friday, July 21, 2023 Time: 6-9pm Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Tonight (Friday) kicks off Beacon Open Studios, now in its 15th year. Live music by Aubrey Haddard at 8 pm. This event is free to the public. Read more about Beacon Open Studios in ALBB's article here, which includes links and the map of the artists. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > El Nica Platter (fritanga) for 2 people! Includes pernil, chicken (sweet pepper sauce), steak, (chimichuri), sweet plantains (crema I queso), tostones, plantain chips ( fried cheese), white and purple slaw (avocado), gallo pinto (rice & beans). YUM! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Nacho average nachos at Baja... trust us! You can choose from Cheese Nachos which include, cotija , cheddar, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Crema, Guacamole Add Jalapeños, Pickled Red Onions, Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Tomatoes Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Black Beans and the option to add Pico De Gallo for $1, Shrimp for $6, NYS Plymouth Ground Beef for $5, Murray’s Fajita Chicken for $4, Hudson Valley Chorizo for $4, OR Carnitas for $4! You can also opt for the Ahi Tuna Nachos which includes seared Ahi Tuna, seaweed Salad, wasabi aioli, and wonton chips! Don't forget, Happy Hour is every Tueday-Friday from 4-6pm. PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Yes, those are cheetos on a hotdog! Genious idea, right?! Find mouth-watering hotdogs at the Beacon Boi food truck at Long Dock Park! Right now on the menu, there are "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2". Very simple, but watch out for the hot sauce he may seduce you with, after he loads your dog with mustard and sauerkraut (or cheetos!) Watch this spot as Paul grows! Decals for the cart are coming soon. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Carter's offers delicious food and drinks in their updated restaurant and lounge! Including 'small' bites like the delicious jumbo pretzel! Enjoy this at the bar with with an incredible cocktail or sit by the patio to overlook Main Street. Their lounge is the perfect spot to meet up with friends, meet new friends, enjoy a crafted cocktail, and a delicious meal! Carter's menu revolves around fresh, flavorful ingredients. Stop in this weekend and don't forget the pretzel for starters! Open all weekend long! Follow Carter's on Instagram > SAVE THE DATE! Country Night at Carters! John and Brooke Day: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 8-11pm Be there or be square! Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Unleash your inner elegance with Reeves bespoke tailoring services! Reeves offers a unique experience with his expert craftsmanship. Tailored to perfection. Every stitch tells a story! Reeves is popping up in Beacon until September 10! Don't regret not making an appointment! Something for everyone. You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Find this GEM right here in Beacon! A solid 14K yellow gold with a delicious ruby center and two side baguette diamonds! We promise you won't regret indulging in the luxury of Hudson Valley Goldsmith's handcrafted jewelry, that is designed to literally make you shine! Don't forget, custom design is available here... get exactly what you want. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking for a unique & wearable frame? 🥸 Luxe Optique ALWAYS has ya covered! Theo’s goal is to create the most unique and fun eyewear. Each frame is hand-crafted to perfection and adjusted by Luxe Optique's expert opticians perfectly for you! Not to mention, all frames literally go with every single outfit! You just gotta own it! Go on in & check out all of their collections! Something for everyone. Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration has only a FEW spots left! And starts NEXT WEEK! Did you sign up yet?! Don't miss out on this one... Frozen Adventure! Ages 3-5 Popstar Divas! Ages 6-11 Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE If you have/started a new business and are trying to get the WORD OUT, look no further! Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, a local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Summer Luvin'...New Hot Dog Stand and Camp :: Retail Therapy Guide 7/7/2023

It's 2nd Saturday in Beacon this weekend! To find all of the galleries in one list, see ALBB's Art Gallery Guide for addresses and general overviews. Sponsor memberships are available to galleries who want to feature their exhibitions each month, and even weekly. Welcome Oui Oui Catering to ALBB's Business Directory, "the Hudson Valley's most creative catering company." Find other services in ALBB's Directory by searching here. Want your business listed there? We created a great intro-rate to get you started. And you'll never guess what former Main Street restaurant owner is back outside...Scroll down to see! Paul Yeaple's Beacon Boi is our newest sponsor member of the Restaurant Guide.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   Discovering The Long Path Days: Friday, July 7, Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, 2023 Time: 1-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Featuring Steve Aaron's breathtaking original photograph of New York's greatest trail, the Long Path, which runs 350 miles from NYC to Albany and along the way visits the most beautiful parts of the Hudson Valley. This is the closing weekend for The Long Path Exhibition. There will be an Artist Reception and Trail Talk by NY/NJ Conference Board Chair Ken Posner and Steve Aaron at 2pm on the 9th. Information > The Cat Art Show Days: Opening Reception July 8th Time: 5-7pm Art on Display: July 1st- July 30th Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY The highly popular “Cat Art Show,” which has been known to bring out the largest number of art lovers to any opening at Beacon’s Howland Public Library, will return to the library with a gala opening on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm. This year’s “Cat Art Show,” which will include a wide variety of cat-themed artworks, will once again be curated by its founder and local artist, Jean Noack. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Go on in the HV Food Hall and grab delicious organic adaptogenic lattes from Elixxr! Supports overall wellness and soothes the soul! Also can we discuss these nails Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon Boi Long Dock Park - down by the river Beacon Original, Paul Yeaple, is the former owner of the burger shop, Poppy's, on Main Street before selling it. Before that, Chef Poppy earned the title of Chopped Champion. After selling Poppy's, Paul opened a food truck, and now, has arrived at Long Dock Park with his shiny new hot dog stand! Right now on the menu, there are "Just Hot Dogs $5 and Cold Ass Drinks $2" Very simple, but watch out for the hot sauce he may seduce you with, after he loads your dog with mustard and sauerkraut. Watch this spot as Paul grows! Decals for the cart are coming soon. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY When Taco Tuesday is the best day of the week... but! It's always Taco Tuesday at Baja! Stop in for over 12 delicious taco options, empanadas, quesadillas, entrees, apps (calamari ;)), kids menu, and more! Specials always featured for both food and drinks! Cocktails and mocktails.  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Reeves NYC pays close attention to detail and are proud standard bearers of Savile Row heritage. Based in NYC, Reeves designs and suits that are made to fit you! Because let's face it, suits are not a one-size-fits-all. Lucky for you, Reeves is popping up in Beacon until September 10! Don't wait until it's too late. Located next to the Chocolate Studio. So he has that going for him as well. You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 A, B, or C? The answer is D! All of the above! Count on Hudson Valley Goldsmith to have unique and gorgeous engagement rings! Best part? If you don't see one you truly love and imagine wearing forever, you can ask them about their Custom Design! It's that good... that easy. Sustainably sourced, minimal, sexy... shall we keep going?  See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Glasses are typically always gray or black, or silver... at least in our opinion they are! But then you have these! And whoa! This Dorian Gray Leisure Society frame is handcrafted out of 100% pure titanium and ion-plated in 24k gold with the intention of becoming a family heirloom! Stop in Luxe Optiqueand check out their Leisure Society frame selection. So many good selections... we must warn you that it will be hard to pick! Lucky for you, the team at Luxe is happy to help! Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration has only a FEW spots left! And starts SO soon! Frozen Adventure! Ages 3-5 Popstar Divas! Ages 6-11 Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Is there something you want to do, but it scares you? So you're holding off? Do the thing that scares you... Read This > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Everyone wanted the menues to be online in one place at the Hudson Valley Food Hall, so that is exactly what we designed for them. Each food vendor has their own sexy page on the website that allows them to glow in their ow Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/FARM INTERNS HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Last Weekend Of June! Hello July! :: Retail Therapy 6/30/2023

Many of you have cut out for the weekend, if you're not already under water swimming in this hazy hot welcome to July. Before you get to the things to do, the Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has announced that they are Open! Registrations now open for Vendors and Parade signups. Date is Sunday, September 24, 2023. The Spirit of Beacon Day is especially looking for Beacon City School District After School Clubs to represent at a table, so that kids, parents and caregivers can learn more about these initiatives and things to do.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   Newburgh Community Day Day: Friday, June 30, 2023 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Cronomer & Algonquin Park, Powder Mill Road and Gardenertown Road, Newburgh, NY, 12550 This Independence Day celebration includes food, games, fireworks, and more. Information > July 4th Weekend At Boscobel House  Day: Saturday, July 1, 2023 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Boscobel House, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra, outdoor symphonic picnic with fireworks at West Point Information > Beacon's Fireworks: July 2nd Day: Sunday, July 2, 2023 Time: "Dark" Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Beacon’s Fourth of July Fireworks will be on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at dark, with no rain date. The event will be held in Memorial Park as it normally is. If ALBB learns of more details about what to find at the fireworks, other than fireworks, we will update this article. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Excuse us while we d r o o l over Dulce Cielo Mx birria tacos! NOMNOMNOM. Inside the HV Food Hall! Swing by and fill your belly and soul. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We can hardly believe it is going to be the Fourth of July! It's officially SUMMER! Stop into Baja for all your fancy and creative cocktails to celebrate. Mocktails are available too. Enjoy delicious tacos, empanadas, entrees, quesadillas, sides, and starters. Specials always being updated and posted on the chalkboard! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Incase you missed it last week... Reeves NYC will be popping up on Main St. until September 10 right here on Main Street! Reeves is an independent and leading edge Bespoke tailoring house based in New York City. They offer Bespoke Suits, Coats, Evening Wear, Sports Coats, Military, Clothing for Hunting, and Womenswear! You can check out all of their offerings here > Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 If you love unique and colorful pieces you must checkout this new collection at Hudson Valley Goldsmith! What could you not love about a new batch of colored gemstone pieces?! Newly added to the cases. Snag this blue/green combo ASAP and check out the other beautiful pieces! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Did you grab your new summer sunnies yet?! Luxe has so many different styles to meet your needs - minimal, sexy, sleek, unique, fun, asian-style, petite, and even kids! Stop in store and shop or Shop Online >.  You deserve a new pair of sunnies this season. And if you need them to be prescription, that won't be a problem! New styles are always arriving! And an Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration has only a FEW spots left! And starts SO soon! Frozen Adventure! Ages 3-5 Popstar Divas! Ages 6-11 Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Is there something you want to do, but it scares you? So you're holding off? Do the thing that scares you... Read This > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Everyone wanted the menues to be online in one place at the Hudson Valley Food Hall, so that is exactly what we designed for them. Each food vendor has their own sexy page on the website that allows them to glow in their ow Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/FARM INTERNS HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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A New PopUp :: Retail Therapy 6/23/2023

Summer is here. Reeves NYC is popping up on the other end of Main Street near the mountain! Grand Opening is this weekend and then by appointment only - so don't miss this opportunity to just wander in. All of your English Bespoke Tailoring needs could be answered in one or several stops. See below for the storefront photo and address so that you recognize it. And a big thanks to him for joining ALBB's sponsorship membership so that we can promote this! Just for a little extra on this rainy Friday afternoon, here is a sneak peek of our newest podcast episode over at "Wait, What Is That?" with co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth. This episodes was taped in the hair chair, featuring stylists Danielle Pitts and Tahira Willis at Total Beauty Salon (formerly Salon Dae). They each explain how their styling seed was planted, and how they intentionally pursued it to make their dreams realities. This sneak peek is a video of the interview. The podcast will drop into your favorite podcast player shortly.                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth.   Reeves POP UP Day: GRAND OPENING THIS weekend, Saturday, June 24, 2023 and Sunday, June 25, 2023 Time: 1pm-5pm Location: 494 Main St. Reeves NYC will be popping up on Main St. until September 10! Reeves is an independent and leading edge Bespoke tailoring house based in New York City. They are proud standard bearers of their Savile Row heritage. Professionalism, style and the finest tailoring since 2011. See more about Reeves below and in our Shopping Guide. Information > Taco Fest 6 Day: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Ice Time Sports Complex, 21 Lakeside Rd, Newburgh, NY Mexican street food event, showcasing street tacos, birria tacos, and other Mexican and Latin specialties like burritos, quesadillas, nachos with toppings and of course, street corn. Save room for some dulces like churros, Mexican refried ice cream, and so much more! Information > Mid-Hudson Discovery Presents: Discover The Summer Event Day: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, 75 North Water, Street, Poughkeepsie, NY  Whether you're a science enthusiast, bookworm, or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, come join us for this amazing FREE event. Discover the Summer brings together both worlds of science and books with a day of exploration, learning and fun, while providing a great opportunity to jump into summer reading. Meet these New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning children's book illustrators from the Chappaqua Book Festival: Selina Alko, Ariel Bernstein, Artie Bennett, Valerie Bolling, Nick Bruel, MacKenzie Cadenhead, Paul Czajak, Jason Carter Eaton, Chris Healy, Katey Howes, Lorien Lawrence, Alan Katz, Janae Marks, James Preller, and Laurie Wallmark. Books are available for purchase and kids can meet Biscuit and Bad Kitty during a character meet and greet. Information > Wanderlux Pride Event Day: Sunday, June 25, 2023 Time: 12-5pm Location: Wanderlux Style, Beacon, NY Rainbow bracelets, rainbow candy, flags, and every color of the rainbow glitter champagne. Plus, exclusive in-store only discounts! Information > K-Fest Day: Sunday, June 25, 2023 Time: 5pm Location: Heritage Financial Park, 1500 Route 9D, Fishkill, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Falafel sandwich from Tara Fusion?! Yes please! Inside the HV Food Hall! Swing by! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Stop into Baja & try their new Patron Margarita Tree! A Good way to try a few different flavors. Pair it with tacos, empanadas, quesadillas, or entree plates! Kid menu available and delicious sides that are always a must. Specials always listed on the chalkboard and the garage doors aways open to get a great view of Main Street! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     REEVES NYC POP UP 494 Main St. (917) 783-2270 Reeves NYC will be popping up on Main St. until September 10! Reeves is an independent and leading edge Bespoke tailoring house based in New York City. They are proud standard bearers of their Savile Row heritage. Professionalism, style and the finest tailoring since 2011. “The 'house style' is unapologetically English with a strong Savile Row and usually more subtle Modernist influence, by constantly seeking out innovative and luxurious cloths we also have a creative and directional finish.“ - David Reeves GRAND OPENING THIS weekend, Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 1-5 and Sunday, June 25, 2023 1-5. Typical hours will be by appointment-only OR by chance. Appointments can be booked HERE or via cellphone 917-783-2270. Check out Reeves NYC on Instagram >  Reeves NYC is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Complimentary without matching! We love a good matching set but mixing it up is always fun and unique! Still minimal and stunning to say the least! Hudson Valley Goldsmith uses recycled gold, silver and platinum and conflict free diamonds are always used for every custom piece & repair. Hudson Valley Goldsmith also seeks out suppliers who do the same. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Another favorite line at Luxe! This Dorian Gray Leisure Society frame is handcrafted out of 100% pure titanium and ion-plated in 24k gold with the intention of becoming a family heirloom! Go on in and check out the Leisure Society frame selection. Be sure to check out all selections! So many options - for everyone! Stop in store and shop or Shop Online >. New styles are always arriving! Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Is there something you want to do, but it scares you? So you're holding off? Do the thing that scares you... Read This > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Everyone wanted the menues to be online in one place at the Hudson Valley Food Hall, so that is exactly what we designed for them. Each food vendor has their own sexy page on the website that allows them to glow in their ow Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR HIRING: STONY KILL FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/FARM INTERNS HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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