Choice Films & Theatricals is currently seeking extras for the upcoming TV series production of BIG DOGS! All roles are paid, meals will be provided, and you will even get an IMDB credit! They are currently in production and will be shooting for the next four months in and around Newburgh and Manhattan. They are looking for many local people for immediate hire to appear as background in the series. There will be shooting in Beacon this Thursday and in Newburgh on Friday, so don't delay!
Anyone interested in becoming an extra should email casting@choicefilms.com with a headshot (it does not have to be a professional headshot) and your contact information.
Summer is a time when students from elementary to high school may slack off on reading literature. Once again, the Beacon Bees are working with the Howland Public Library to gain new recruits. The Mid-Hudson Library System's 13th annual Battle of the Books, a nationally recognized literature contest, begins on June 29. The middle school team will read great books and meet with coaches every Thursday from 5 to 7 pm to learn book trivia, enjoy pizza and snacks, and participate in book-related activities. You will compete in mini-battles, based on the books you've read, with local libraries in August. The Beacon Bees, the library's middle school team, were regional champions in 2010, 2013, and 2015!
The Howland Public Library is currently recruiting team members for their very first High School Battle of the Books team. This year is the first time Beacon will have a team in the high school competition.
Beacon's high school team will begin meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Read great books and meet with coaches every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm to discuss books, practice book trivia, enjoy pizza and snacks, and participate in battle-related activities. An All-Star Team will be formed to compete on August 19 against 12 other library teams for the Regional Championship.
The high school team is open to students in currently in 9th through 12th grade. Students may sign up by contacting Michelle Rivas, Young Adult Program Assistant, at the Howland Public Library at 313 Main St., Beacon, NY. Give her a call at (845) 831-1134, extension 101, or drop a line to community@beaconlibrary.org.
It's our monthly Second Saturday special newsletter! See which gallery is celebrating its One-Year Anniversary!
Happy Second Saturday!
This here newsletter is a list of things to do drawing from every category of our Things To Do In Beacon Guides, but our official Second Saturday Art Goings-On Guide is right here. You don't want to miss it! Keep it open on your phone all weekend. It features the gallery openings and artistic things you can do on Beacon's Second Saturday.
Weekend dates are featured from A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides,but more dates throughout the week are at the Guides themselves, so be sure to check them during the week.
Terreson:Beacon 1st Year Anniversary Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Location: 475 Main St., Beacon, NY
Highly sought-after artist Jeffrey Terreson celebrates his first year in Beacon this weekend, during Beacon's Second Saturday! He has 15 new pieces in the gallery for you to see, plus you can visit his studio in the back. Prepare to come away amazed and inspired by his work-setting, his art and his method. Prints and original pieces will be for sale. Information >
Balloon Festival at Barton Orchards Day: Friday to Sunday, July 7 to 9, 2017 Time: Friday, 1 to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm Location: Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY Information >
Postcard Show and Sale from Beacon Historical Society Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Memorial Hall Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Dia:Beacon Community Free Day
Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Location: Dia: Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information >
OAH Living Legends Presents Annual Vendors Extravaganza Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Come On Beacon, Let's Dance! Presents Louie Tunes Band Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Innovative Bead Expo Days: Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, 2017 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm Location: Ramada Inn, 542 Route 9, Fishkill, NY Information >
New Series: Chalk Paint 101® - The Annie Sloan Method
Days: Sundays, July 9 and 23, 2017 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
DIY Rain Barrel Workshop Day: Sunday, July 9, 2017 Time: 5 to 8 pm (BBQ to follow) Location: Green Beacon Coalition, 127 Catherine St., Beacon, NY Information >
New Series: Quilting 101 (four sessions) Day: Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2017 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY
A Little Beacon Blog's Annual Summer Camp Guide has over 20 camps for all age-ranges and passion areas. Cross-reference ages, days, times and prices in our easy-to-use guide that is many parents' go-to source for summer planning.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP: 5-Day Dance Exploration with Katie Bissinger
During this special five-day camp, dancers will explore a different style of dance - Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Musical Theater - each day. Ages: 6 to 11 Dates: July 10-14 Time: 9 am to noon Price: $180 To register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com See all camp sessions from Ballet Arts Studio >
Where is Ballet Arts Studio? On the corner of Henry Street and Teller, opposite the back of the Yankee Clipper Diner.
INSIDER TIP! Did you know that Pilates and core strengthening classes are available to parents of kids taking dance classes at Ballet Arts Studio? They know you're already there, waiting, so figured that you might as well get a workout in! Find out this and more in A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
reMADE
133 Main Street
Wwwwwhat? This table has just arrived at reMADE from rStudio, led by Ryan Samuelson, who hails from Beacon. Ryan used vintage Baroque-style legs and an inlay of reclaimed wood for the top. It measures 40" x 41" and would fit perfectly in your kitchen, dining room or even front hall.
Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Rustic, industrial and simple, The Gio Brass Wire and Rattan Caddy with Glasses is a great decorative accent, and awesome for serving guests hanging out on your front porch or in the backyard. The handle and top edges are wrapped with natural rattan to give the caddy contrasting textures and a warm glow. Six gently tapered glasses, made from recycled glass, come with the caddy, so start inviting over your friends.
Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique, up the road from Notions-n-Potions.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Oliver Peoples Trunk Show!
Day: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 3 to 7 pm
It's time! You get to check out all of the Oliver Peoples collection during this weekend's trunk show.
Where is Luxe Optique? Across the Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery.
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
It's time to get your new Bon Jovi T-shirt and other rock band T-shirts you can wear all summer. Super-soft graphic "band tees" by Chaser have the perfect relaxed fit and vintage features like deconstructed shoulders.
Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle-n-Swaddle, and across the street from the old Matteawan Train Station.
Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse.
Visit the Shopping Guide for a full list of shopping destinations up and down Main Street, including stores specializing in Vintage, Kitchen, Kids, and more.
River Therapeutic Massage 612 Rte. 52
Beacon, NY
(845) 379-1956
You want this bed in your life: It's the massage table at River Therapeutic Massage on Route 52 inside of Karen's Place (formerly Hair Haven). As for what you want to book? Can't go wrong with the 90-Minute Massage with the Sugar Foot Scrub, one of Karen's most popular Spa Mini Treatments. Book yours now!
Thank you to River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!
Visit our Beauty Guide for a complete list of beauty sources in Beacon, featuring pros to handle hair, nails, barbers, and even lashes.
The Vault
446 Main Street
It's time once again fr the Second Saturday Dance Party at The Vault! Visit the galleries, and then come by The Vault for a late dinner and drink. Stay for the Dance Party!
Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath and Bubble, across the street from the Howland Cultural Center.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!
Storm King Art Center Can you imagine doing yoga outside at Storm King Art Center? At its core (pun not intended), it's a world-renowned sculpture park on 500 acres of rolling hills. But there's so much more: From 10:15 to 11:15 am on Saturdays this summer, you can come for yoga outside on Museum Hill. Bring your own mat, and enjoy the scenic saunter back to your car. PS:Membership to Storm King Art Center gets you this class and more for free, and there's a great deal going on for Beaconites right now.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Camping! Did you buy that new/used RV or Airstream? Time to insure it and hit the road! Antalek & Moore can help with that, and your motorcycle too. Give them a call at (845) 245-6292. Antalek & Moore is located at 340 Main St., near Beacon Natural Market.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Who: Brooklyn Brewery and the blog Brooklyn Based When: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Brooklyn is coming to Beacon, and they are ready to shop! For the past seven summers, Brooklyn Based and Brooklyn Brewery have lured New Yorkers away from their well-worn paths to explore new neighborhoods through the Immersion series, and this year is their first trip to Beacon. Guests are given Discount Booklets with coupons for local shops, galleries and eateries, with Immersion Dollars to spend in Beacon. Businesses and artists can still submit an offering to go inside the booklet. Beaconites can attend the event as well to get in on the deals and beer! Details here >
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is a buzz-building center. If you want to get the word out about your business - and get beyond your store shingle - Tin Shingle will fill you with the motivation, courage, and education to do just that. Stream any of their Training TuneUp webinars to get fresh ideas on using Instagram, your newsletter, or PR techniques.
InHouse Design Media
This little person jumped into Squarespace one evening and wanted to learn all about it. Who knows what kind of website she'll make one day? For now, what she discovered was that all she needed to work her own website was a little patience, like in the Guns N' Roses song. (Guess she needs one of those band T-shirts from Style Storehouse when she's next building on the computer.)InHouse Design Media is ready to help put together a website with you, so send an email.
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
Looking for an inspiring location for your company retreat? A Little Beacon Blog's Space rates five stars by this Hudson Valley business who came to Beacon for a retreat that put work first, followed by playing in Beacon.
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Every year as part of the Fourth of July festivities in Beacon, the Declaration of Independence is read at City Hall to celebrate our country's independence. This event is planned every year by the Beacon 4th of July Declaration Reading Committee. You can watch this year's reading below.
Lyft looks like this on your iPhone in Beacon. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin for A Little Beacon Blog
This is big news: Legislation just passed to allow Lyft and Uber to operate in the Hudson Valley. Lyft and Uber are app-based car services that people like you and me download on our phones, tell the app where we are standing, and then an alert goes out to drivers also on the app to let them know that we need a pickup somewhere. Your credit card is attached to the app, so you pay for the ride immediately, without no need to take a card out of your wallet. You can see a picture of the driver and watch their car drive to you - all while in the app.
Your friends can (almost) instantly become taxi drivers by being on-call drivers that people order from their apps in Lyft or Uber. No matter your politics about the ridesharing economy and its impact on the taxi industry, there is no denying that the Lyft and Uber apps have changed the way people get around - all over the world.
HudsonValleyOne has produced a great article about the general overview of this type of transportation, and how it was or was not accepted in Kingston. Bottom line is: There's a new competition in town for how people get around. We have ZipCar for car rental, car dealers for car owning, and now ridesharing for quick and affordable car trips places.
Why Are Lyft and Uber Useful to Local Beaconites and Hudson Valley Peeps?
Oh, let us count the ways!
Tired: You walked really far from your house, and are too tired to walk home. Lyft it!
Pregnant: You're pregnant (like me!) and don't know who will drive you should you go into labor during the day when everyone is at work. Lyft it!
One-Car Family: You have one car in your family, and your partner is using it, but you really need to get up 9D. Lyft it!
Train: You need to get to the train station and don't feel like walking, and have 9 minutes to spare. Lyft it!
Shopping Spree: You live on the West End of Beacon but just indulged in a major shopping spree #BeyondTheBend on the East End of town at Style Storehouse, and then Kaight, and picked up a bunch of makeup at The Blushery. Too many bags to carry home. Lyft it!
You get the idea.
The Business of Taxis vs Ride Apps and "the gig economy"
This has been a fun business drama to follow. First there is the disrupting of the traditional taxi industry. When once taxi drivers were known to be rude or have dirty cars, or balked at you when you took out a credit card to pay when credit card machines got put into taxi cabs years ago, they now have to be a little nicer because people aren't hailing them as the only resort. People can tap their phones and find someone who'll happily pick them up. No more looking up phone numbers to local taxi cab companies, only to find a wrong number or one where no one picks up the phone.
The gig economy is one where someone can decide to pick up some extra cash on the side of (or instead of) a so-called "regular" job. Grandmothers, college kids, graphic designers, and everyone is becoming a driver for Lyft or Uber. Heck, it makes you keep a clean car, that's for sure.
The taxi industry is upset that these indie-drivers don't have to deal with the overhead that they do: carrying liability insurance, finding dispatchers, office rentals etc. Kingston Kabs owner Jeff Weintraub was quoted in the Hudson Valley One article when he wrote to Kingston Mayor Steve Noble: “My point is that before you wrap your arms around these entities, take the time to analyze and learn about what we do and the problems we face,” wrote Weintraub. “Perhaps the first step is to deal with the present system, clean it up, and see if local business people with local workers can provide the service you want [and] the people of Kingston deserve.”
The trouble with that approach is that ridesharing has been around for years now, and has improved people's lives - both people who want a ride, and those businesses who benefit from more people getting there safely. The Kingston mayor responded with this: “Now we have this technology that has worked in other places. We have more and more people coming into the city who have this technology on their phones and are wondering why it’s not working here.” So many people who live in the Hudson Valley access Lyft and Uber when they are not in the Hudson Valley, like when they are visiting friends in Chicago, New York City, or Columbus. To not be able to use these services in one's hometown or city, when they can in so many other towns and cities, opens a dialogue for questions.
So we reached out to our friends at Beacon insurance agency Antalek & Moore to tell us how the insurance part of it might impact gig economy drivers who, so far, are not required to carry liability insurance. What did we learn? It's a big risk for indie drivers, as insurance companies are opting not to fulfill claims when the app is on and they are waiting for pickups or driving a client. More to come on that next week!
How Do You Use Lyft and Uber?
Using Lyft and Uber is one of those things that is so easy, you might complicate it by overthinking it. If you have a smart phone, and if you know how to get to your App Store or Play Store, you just download Lyft or Uber. (I'm using Lyft until Uber can smooth out its sexist corporate culture issues and wannabe do-gooding campaigns that end up backfiring on them.) Put in your address and credit card information. Then just tap the main button to activate a ride to come to you.
Shopping ideas, restaurant cocktails, and more things to do this weekend are here at your fingertips. Events included here are featured from A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides,but more happenings throughout the week are at the Guides themselveson the website, so be sure to check out these Guides during the week!
Vomit Fist with Special Guest 100 and Zero Day: Friday, June 30, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
2017 New York Air Show Takeoff Party at Angry Orchard Day: Friday, June 30, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Angry Orchard, 2241 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY Information >
A Night on Fire Days: Friday to Sunday, June 30 to July 2, 2017 Times: Friday, 8:30 pm; Saturday,8 and 9:30 pm; Sunday, 8 and 9:30 pm Location: Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Information >
RESCHEDULED City of Beacon Independence Day Celebration Day: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Time: 3 to 10pm Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Information >
RESCHEDULED Flash Mob Dance from Center 4 Creative Education Day: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY
Dance with the Flash Mob! Information >
RESCHEDULED Independence Day Bash-Cherry Picking & Country Line Dancing at Fishkill Farms Day: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Time: 11 am to 9 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
Native Plant Sale from One Nature Day: Saturday, July 1, 2017 Time: 1 to 7 pm Location: One Nature's Main Street Plant Nursery, next to Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Jonathan Kruk's Fiery 4th of July Summer Dragon Stories Day: Saturday, July 1, 2017 Time: 10 to 11 am Location: Cold Spring Farmers' Market, Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
2017 New York Air Show at Stewart Airport Day: Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 2017 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Location: Stewart International Airport Information >
Garment Lab (four sessions) at Beetle & Fred
Day: Saturday, July 1, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
$5 at 5 pm Yoga (Series Started)
Day: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Time: 5 pm Location: beBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information >
A Little Beacon Blog's Annual Summer Camp Guide has over 20 camps for all age ranges and passion areas. Cross-reference ages, days, times and prices in our easy-to-use guide that is many parents' go-to source for summer planning.
Dance Exploration with Katie Bissinger
During this special five-day camp, dancers will explore a different kind of dance - ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and musical theater - each day. Ages: 6-11 Dates: July 10-14 Time: 9 am to noon Price: $180 To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com
reMADE
133 Main Street
Oh Virginia Piazza Pottery, how we love thee. The truth is, every kitchen needs one of these creamers, garlic holders, coffee mugs, and any other soothing pot that Virginia has out at reMADE. Because, ask yourself - do you live indoors? If you do, reMADE has what you need. (Have you seen their recent sign?)
Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square Coffee.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Look how on-trend we are in Beacon... two off-the-shoulder shirts in one newsletter! Even for girl's sizes at Bellus on Main. This girl's Gavin Embroidered Ruffle Dress by Muche et Muchette features a beautiful embroidered ruffle on an off-the-shoulder and relaxed body dress. Anyone can slip into summer with this top! Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique, up the road from Notions-n-Potions.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street SAVE THE DATE:
Day: Saturday, July 8 Time: 3 to 7 pm Oliver Peoples Trunk Show!
On Second Saturday in July, all of the frames in all of the colors from Oliver Peoples will be on display at Luxe Optique. The eye doctor will be in the house, so you can have your eyes checked while you pick which frames you want. Note! Free eye exams are almost over, as Luxe's one-year anniversary is around the corner!
Did you just get a pair of new frames? Add your next dream pair to your wishlist! Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery.
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
The Stylist position has been filled! Now come in to shop the jewelry and lace tops that Style Storehouse's own Savannah has been setting up for you. Think gold, hoops, and dangly to go with anything.
Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle-n-Swaddle, and across the street from the old Matteawan Train Station.
Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse.
Visit the Shopping Guide for a full list of shopping destinations up and down Main Street. Includes stores specializing in Vintage, Kitchen, Kids, and more.
River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52
Beacon, NY
(845) 379-1956
Add a touch of spa to your next massage with a Spa Mini! Choose from these popular add-ons. You can add any of these on to one of your massages:
Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!
Visit our Beauty Guide for a complete list of beauty sources in Beacon, including hair, nails, barbers, and even lashes.
The Vault
446 Main Street
In celebration of LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 Pride Month, the bartending team at The Vault developed cocktail recipes of the 🌈 rainbow. Each cocktail has been made in a differently shaped glass to represent the range of shapes, colors and sizes that all people come in. Want to know what these drinks are called, and what is in them so that you can order? Click here for the answers. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble, and across the street from the Howland Cultural Center.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!
Storm King Art Center Packed with events, Storm King Art Center is your summer destination for freedom, fun and nights out with friends. This Summer Friday at Storm King features Decora, a Happy Hour, and a Food Truck. Attending is easy - tickets are included with the price of park admission. Going as a member is even easier - admission is free for members to this event, and all of the other morning, evening and weekend events planned at Storm King. The next Summer Friday, for instance, is Sunset Music and Sketching. Claim your Beacon Discount now, making your Membership - and that of your entire family in total - for the whole entire year only $110 (savings from $125)!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Student Driver Discount Alert! Did you know that Antalek & Moore can see about getting your student driver extra discounts on your insurance? Like these:
Distant Student Discount (student away at school but leaves car at home)
Good Student Discount
Paperless Billing Discount
Save Driver or Accident-Free Discount
Give them a call and they will start to research what you qualify for! Antalek & Moore is located at 340 Main St., near Beacon Natural Market, or can be reached by phone: (845) 245-6292.
BeaconArts
In a rebirth of an annual Beacon, NY tradition, Windows on Main Street invites local artists to explore themes of art as cultural currency. The persistent drum of artists working here and their collective hum have been instrumental in the creation of both intangible and known economic value in Beacon. As the city’s economic landscape transforms, BeaconArts sees this project as a means to raise awareness of the vital but sometimes invisible role artists play. Want to get involved as an Artist, Business or Supporter? Now is your chance.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Who: Brooklyn Brewery and the blog Brooklyn Based When: Saturday, July 22
Brooklyn is coming to Beacon, and they are ready to shop! For the past seven summers, Brooklyn Based and Brooklyn Brewery have lured New Yorkers away from their well-worn paths to explore new neighborhoods through their Immersion series, and this year is their first trip to Beacon. Guests are given Discount Booklets featuring coupons for local shops, galleries and eateries with Immersion Dollars to spend in Beacon. Businesses and Artists can still submit an offering to go inside the booklet. Beaconites can attend the event as well to get in on the deals and beer! Details here >
Tin Shingle
During this TuneUp, which is filmed weekly in Beacon's Telephone Building, you'll get easy tips you can use now for dusting off very powerful tools for the summer ahead, including:
SEO: New habits that will feed Google more information as it ranks your website.
Newsletters: Yup, you're going to send more this year and we tell you how.
Instagram: You'll get a homework assignment that will boost your Instagram following.
PR: Back-door techniques to getting that media coverage you want!
InHouse Design Media
Ready to have a new website, but not ready to think about what all needs to be on there? There's a new one-page designed website in town from Squarespace called the Cover Page option, and it's a fast and super-affordable way to put up a place-holder website that looks great, and can collect newsletter signups and other information while you get everything else together. We at InHouse Design Media are ready to help put it together for you, so drop us an email.
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
A Little Beacon Blog's Space, located in the heart of Beacon's historic business district, is perfect for company meetings, gatherings, workshops, and other creations you have planned. We just got our second review!
"Renting this space was perfect for our small, creative company retreat. We had everything we needed to have a productive day, and the expectations were clearly laid out ahead of time in a transparent way. There's great parking (not always a given in Beacon), and you're in the thick of things when it comes to walking around after your event is over. 5/5, will retreat there again." - Alex Panagiotopoulos, Kingston Creative
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After receiving much feedback about the proposed anchorages on the Hudson River, Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, has suspended future rulemaking decisions and directed a formal risk identification and evaluation of the Hudson River, known as a Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment (PAWSA). This study is conducted to learn more about the safety and environmental risks associated with the myriad waterway uses of the Hudson River. At the moment, there is only one seasonal anchorage ground on the Hudson River between Yonkers and Kingston, New York.
More than 10,200 comments were received from waterway stakeholders during the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) comment period that ended December 6, 2016. You can read a summary of the comments received here. According to Lieutenant Karen Love Kutkiewicz, Public Affairs Officer of the First Coast Guard District, the comments generally fell into one of the following three categories: 1. Those opposed to creating anchorage grounds (94%); 2. Those in support (3%); and 3. Those reflecting a neutral opinion (3%).
Kutkiewicz also adds “The Hudson River is a beautiful national treasure. It also serves as a source of drinking water, recreation, tourism and economic prosperity. The river historically has been and will remain a vital corridor for maritime commerce. The Coast Guard’s role on the river includes protecting the environment and promoting navigational safety. These are complementary objectives, as safer navigation inherently improves environmental protection.”
In the fall, a group of waterway users and stakeholders will conduct a two-day structured workshop to meet these objectives and ensure the PAWSA process is a joint effort involving waterway users, stakeholders, and agencies to determine the safety of the waterway.
If members of the public wish to be considered for participation in the workshops, please email: HudsonRiverPAWSA@uscg.mil by July 21 with your name, contact information, connection to the waterway, experience, and related skills.
Congratulations to all of the Ribbon Cutting and joint meetings going on in The Telephone Building tonight! Beacon Chamber hosting a Ribbon Cutting for Aaron Verdile - Financial Advisor at Prudential - in his new office in the building. Aaron also serves as Treasurer for BeaconArts (BACA), and will later present on their budget. This building is also A Little Beacon Blog's headquarters, and we are in such good company, shepherded by one of the best landlords in Beacon, Deborah Bigelow. BeaconArts and the Chamber hold a joint member meeting tonight after the Ribbon Cutting.
Take a deep breath of relaxation, because we're about to discuss the inspiring, relaxing Storm King Art Center. More than just one of the best outdoor sculpture parks in the nation, Storm King Art Center is a community cultivator. The center offers a myriad of events for people of varied interests, in addition to dozens of artists displayed outside in their collection. Only 7 miles away from Beacon, this destination offers you unique things to do every week, from Moonlit Walking Tours to Summer Fridays with Music and Happy Hour, to outdoor yoga in the morning, to private viewing hours. All of which can happen with free admission through a membership to Storm King Art Center.
Free admission? Yes: Pay once, then don't worry about it again for 365 days. Storm King Art Center has made it very easy for you to come visit: Parking is free for all, and a very reasonable Family Membership for a total of six people (up to two adults and up to four children) costs only $125 for everyone. This year, the center has created a Beacon Discount, bringing the total to $110 for the whole family for a year! This is a deal you will not find at Splash Down or other attractions' member programs. Do check their membership page for more details, discounts, and how to sign up.
Moonlit Walking Tour If you wanted to take a moonlit stroll of the expansive grounds, with ginormous skies and acres of trees, you could, included with your membership, while the general public pays an admission price.
Yoga Outside and Other Member Morning Themes Come the weekend, Storm King Art Center is thinking of you. The center has early morning activities planned for Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 am, followed by free coffee from 10 to 11 am. Plan for a mini concert by a string quartet, yoga, meditation, or a tour of a new exhibit.
If you go for the day and pay regular admission, and then decide "Hot dawg, this place is awesome, I simply must stay more attached with a membership," then walk yourself to the Visitors Center right away and sign up for the membership (mention you are a Beaconite for the extra savings!) and Storm King Art Center will deduct your admission paid from your new membership.
So go. It's not far off the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. When you go, tag us in your Instagram photos and contribute to the conversation of people experiencing amazing things at Storm King Art Center.
Editorial Note: This has been a sponsored article by Storm King Art Center that A Little Beacon Blog's editorial team approved of to write and research, as part of our Sponsor Spotlight series. To learn more about Storm King Art Center's programs, including their Summer Camp and Family Membership Programs, visit www.stormking.org as well as their Dedicated Sponsor Page here at A Little Beacon Blog that highlights their event dates and must-do programs.
Notification just went out that tonight's Workshop Meeting for City Council has been postponed due to lack of a quorum. As soon as the City of Beacon releases a new date, we will post it here and on our new "Workshop Meetings" page, which contains Agendas and Videos from meetings that have already been held.
Check out this lavender cocktail, a trunk show, a tiny food pantry, and what local businesses may be hiring.
Shopping ideas, restaurant cocktails, and more things to do this weekend are right here at your fingertips. Events included here are featured from A Little Beacon Blog's Things To Do In Beacon Guides,but more happenings are at the Guides themselveson the website, so be sure to check out these Guides throughout the week!
Tiny Food Pantries Kickoff Party Day: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Beacon Community Resource Center, 23 W. Center St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson River Exchange Fifth Annual Summer Market Days: Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, 2017 Time: 4 to 9 pm (Friday); 11 am to 6 pm (Saturday) Location: Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY Information >
Live Concert: Mostly Other People Do The Killing Day: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Liberty Street Film Series: "Back To The Future" Day: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Washington's Headquarters, 84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Take Care Fair Day: Sunday, June 25, 2017 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Hudson River Exchange, 514 Warren St., Hudson, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Auctioneers' Next Preview & Auction Preview Day: Sunday, June 25, 2017 Preview Time: 1 to 5 pm Live Auction Day:
Monday, June 26, 2017 Auction Time: 5 pm Location: 432 Main St., Beacon, NY
The doors are opening again at Hudson Valley Auctioneers! Expect to see items from Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Herman Miller, Vladimir Kagan, Ezra Pound, and others. Thank you Hudson Valley Auctioneers for sponsoring! Information (look at these neon signs!) >
iPhoneography Workshop
Day: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: River Winds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Chalk Paint 101
Days: Sunday, June 25, 2017 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
A Little Beacon Blog's Annual Summer Camp Guide has over 20 camps for all age-ranges and passion areas. Cross-reference ages, days, times and prices in our easy-to-use guide that is many parents' go-to source for summer planning.
Broadway Jazz TUESDAY | Ballet WEDNESDAY | Modern Dance THURSDAY Ages: 12+ Tuesday, June 27: Broadway Jazz Wednesday, June 28: Ballet Thursday, June 29: Modern Dance with acclaimed Chelsea Acree (click here to learn more about Chelsea and her experience with Marjorie Mussman, Janet Panetta, the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) and more). Time: 5:30 to 7 pm Price: $18 single class or $50 for three classes To Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email info@balletartsstudio.com
reMADE
133 Main Street
OMG. Yes, this is a mirror, and yes, it needs to be on your wall. It has been handcrafted from reclaimed factory wood by C. Faroe. Do you see everything reflected in the mirror? Like the signature chandelier that defines the reMADE space? A lot of those home accents can be in your home too. Stop into reMADE soon to make a list. Special note: Our hearts are with owner Liz and her family as they've suffered a loss in their family. If the store's "Open" hours are off, that is why. Where is reMADE? Across from Tito Santana's, next to Bank Square.
Bellus on Main
181 Main Street
Watch out, Nicole Miller fans! She is in the house at Bellus on Main! No need to go to the mall or mess with online ordering to find this off-the-shoulder number. It's adorable with roomy shorts connected to a fitted yet stretchy top that yearns to be paired with a long gold necklace. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique, up the road from Notions-n-Potions.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street Anne & Valentin Trunk Show This Weekend!
Day: Saturday, June 24 Time: 3 to 7 pm Discount! Save $60 on frames purchased during the event.
A photographic capture can't do justice to the Amazing with a capital A frames in the Anne & Valentin collection, which is going to be available in full at Luxe Optique in this weekend's trunk show. You need to stop in to see the variety of frames yourself. Pictured here is just a sampling of the styles available from these designers. Handmade in France, the frames are incredibly hard to find. But owner Laurie and her team have done it, and invite you in for drinks as you try them on to find the right fit. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company, and across Main Street from Beacon Barkery.
Style Storehouse
484 Main Street
Do you love fashion? Do you love helping people? Style Storehouse is currently hiring a Sales Stylist. This job is perfect for someone who is responsible, fashionable, and personable. Stylist will be able to:
dress the mannequins
give input on the windows
stock and arrange new clothes as they come in
ship our online orders
and more.
Email stylestorehouse@gmail.com and/or come by the shop to inquire: 484 Main Street. Visit the website to get a feel for the clothes: www.stylestorehouse.com
Where is Style Storehouse? On the East End, near Waddle-n-Swaddle, and across the street from the old Matteawan train station.
Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! reMADE, Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, and Style Storehouse.
Visit the Shopping Guide for a full list of shopping destinations up and down Main Street. Includes stores specializing in Vintage, Kitchen, Kids, and more.
River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52
Beacon, NY
(845) 379-1956 LAST CHANCE!
The Margarita Massage won't be available for long, so book yours now. Here's what you'll get:
Massage with organic coconut oil infused with essential oils of lime and orange
Optional add-on: Salty Dog foot treatment, which is a massage with grapefruit scrub and body butter.
Thank you, River Therapeutic Massage, for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!
Visit our Beauty Guide for a complete list of beauty sources in Beacon, including hair, nails, barbers, and even lashes.
The Vault
446 Main Street
Lavender is in right now! And not just in your garden. Meet the Lady Lavender, made with Viskill Vodka, egg white, lavender syrup, lemon juice and Violette liqueur. Recommended Side Dish: Roasted Beets with Lavender Crème Fraîche, Goat Cheese and Basil Mint Agave Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble, and across the street from the Howland Cultural Center.
Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!
Visit our Restaurant Guide for a complete list of eateries in Beacon.
Storm King Art Center See if you can find this the next time you visit Storm King Art Center:
This piece of sculpture art by Isamu Noguchi, titled "Momo Taro," is available for the interaction of visitors, who are invited to touch, enter, sit, and fully blend with the work. Noguchi’s flat bench provides a welcome site for rest and contemplation. The “center” of the piece - the hollowed-out granite “peach pit” - serves as a peaceful retreat. Even on the hottest summer days, this interior remains cool. Noguchi expressed his wish that visitors, especially children, would not only climb into the cavity but also sing inside it and enjoy its special aural resonance. The reflective “mirror,” a highly polished surface, is angled to fully reflect the sun in summer. Beaconites get a Discount Deal on admission, so see here for details!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Do you run a business, and do you have business insurance? Whether you work from home or from a brick-and-mortar, there are different types of insurance for you to consider, including: General Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, and Employer Insurance if your business has employees. Your neighbors at Antalek & Moore can help you determine what is right for your business. Give them a call. Antalek & Moore is located at 340 Main St., near Beacon Natural Market, or they can be reached by phone: (845) 245-6292.
BeaconArts Member Meeting
Day: Wednesday, June 28 Time: 6:30 pm
Are you marked as "Going!" to the joint BeaconArts Member MeetUp at the Telephone Building? We'll be celebrating a Ribbon Cutting for Aaron Verdile, for his financial business with Prudential. You will hear from the building's owner and art conservator Deborah Bigelow, as well as get a finances breakdown from Aaron for the BeaconArts budget and fiscal projects.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Who: Aaron Verdile When: Wednesday, June 28 Time: 5:30 pm
Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the official opening of Aaron Verdile, Financial Advisor with Prudential. This Ribbon Cutting will parlay into the Member Meeting for BeaconArts, to which BeaconArts has invited all Beacon Chamber members! This is sure to be be a smash hit of a night of business and artistic incubation.
Tin Shingle
During this TuneUp, which is filmed weekly in Beacon's Telephone Building, you'll receive tips you can easily use now for dusting off very powerful tools for the summer ahead, including:
SEO: New habits that will feed Google more information as they rank your website.
Newsletters: Yup, you're going to send more this year and we tell you how.
Instagram: You'll get a homework assignment that will boost your Instagram following.
PR: Back-door techniques to getting that press you covet!
InHouse Design Media
Big month for the Telephone Building. Coinciding with the completion of building owner Deborah's work to the top of the building this spring, she has launched her first website for the business that is her building, and InHouse Design Media is honored to have designed the first round of her website. More to come, but take a look at this new website designed by InHouse Design Media, made while inside the walls of this very building!
A Little Beacon Space
291 Main Street
A Little Beacon Blog's Space, located in the heart of Beacon's historic business district, is perfect for company meetings, gatherings, workshops, and other creations you have planned. We just got our second review!
"Renting this space was perfect for our small, creative company retreat. We had everything we needed to have a productive day, and the expectations were clearly laid out ahead of time in a transparent way. There's great parking (not always a given in Beacon), and you're in the thick of things when it comes to walking around after your event is over. 5/5, will retreat there again." - Alex Panagiotopoulos, Kingston Creative
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Bellus on Main
Luxe Optique
Bellus on Main
Luxe Optique
Style Storehouse
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