Tonight is the night Cat Lovers have been waiting for! It's the annual CATOBEREST held at The Hudson Valley Brewery benefiting Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), the no-kill cat shelter in Beacon. Along with some of our favorite Harvest Festivals happening this weekend, Fall is definitely in the air!
Catoberfest - Fundraiser for Mid Hudson Animal Aid at Hudson Valley Brewery Day: Friday, October 5, 2018 Time: 6-10pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 2 Churchill St, Beacon, NY Information >
Catoberfest is in its 7th year, but this may be its last. As described in this Highlands Current article, Mid Hudson Animal Aid is in a "severe financial crisis" and may close their doors next year. If you can't come to the evening, consider donating to their GoFundMe campaign.
Here's what you can expect at Catoberfest: a celebration of foods, refreshments, a raffle with many prizes, and music. Barb's Butchery will serve their famous German style menu all day long along with a great selection of beverages and the Brewery. Hudson Valley Brewery will generously make a donation for every beer sold. Barb's Butchery will donate a portion of each meal sold to Mid Hudson Animal Aid during Catoberfest. Quinn's will kindly be providing dessert with each Fancy Feast meal you purchase (Fancy Feast meals are currently sold out)!
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” Opening Reception
Day: Friday, October 5, 2018 Time: 5pm Location: Art Centro, 485 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY
Local Artist Elizabeth Phelps Meyer Connects Hudson Valley to Standing Rock’s Native American Water Protectors. “Each Day, Water” is the umbrella title for series of advocacy events Oct. 2-27 Information >
‘The Unsilent Picture’ at Philipsburg Manor
Day: October 5-7, 2018 Time: 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and 9:15pm Location: Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, NY
Historic Hudson Valley commissioned the film, which is based on the Washington Irving short story, “The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture.” The short film explores what happens when a man of science has a brush with the possibility of the supernatural. Information >
Heritage Applefest
Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 (Rain Date October 13) Time: 9am-4pm Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
The Inaugural Catskills Wine & Food Festival
Days: Saturday & Sunday, October 6-7, 2018 Time:View website for event schedule Location: Echo Campgrounds, Bloomingburg, NY Information >
Beacon Historical Society Ghost Tours on Main Street
Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm Location: Veterans Memorial Hall Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon NY Information >
Live Concert: Tani Tabbal Trio
Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 8pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >
Harvest Fest 2018 Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 10:00-3:00 pm Location: Stone Barn Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, New York 10591
Beautiful, with very good food. Worth the drive! Information >
Harvest Festival
Days: Saturday-Monday, October 6-9, 2018 Time: 9am-6pm Location: Barton Orchards, 63 Appletree Lane, Poughquag, NY Information >
DiaTalks presents Bonnie Baxter and Jaimi Butler on Robert Smithson
Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 2pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham). Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Newburgh-Beacon Bridge 5 Mile Run Day: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Time: 11:00-1:00 pm Location: St. Patrick's School, 156 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information >
Defensive Driving Course
Day: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 9am to 3pm Location: Faith Temple Church, 22 N. Cedar St, Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Dungeons & Dragons Day: Friday, October 5, 2018 Time: 3-5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >
Magic: The Gatherine
Day: Friday, October 5, 2018 Time: 4-7pm Location: The Underground Beacon, 462 Main St, Beacon, NY The former location of the boutique Lauren and Riley. Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across the block from Beacon Bread Company)
Look no further than Beacon's Main Street for your next comprehensive eye exam! Luxe Optique has two doctors of Optometry who can evaluate you for a prescription for glasses or contacts. Got a tricky prescription? They can handle it. Walk-in or visit their website to book an appointment.
Jake's Main Street Music Celebrates 5 Years in Beacon
393 Main Street (near Towne Crier Cafe)
You've seen them play at festivals in Beacon and they've played with Pete Seeger many times. In fact, Jake's father, David Bernz is a Grammy-winning producer, having produced an album with some never-before recorded songs from Pete Seeger, "Pete Seeger At 89."
Jake's Main Street Music is celebrating 5 years in business in Beacon starting this weekend for the entire month of October with sales and events. They are having a sale on some new guitars, as well as vintage vinyl. You can also find used instruments in the shop. Don't know how to play, or want to play better? They do offer kids and adults guitar classes as well. Day: Saturday, October 6th Time: 4pm What: Free Guild Workshop. A Guild Guitar presentation with giveaways.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light)
Did not even realize this dress by Lillian West at Lambs Hill Bridal was the same dress, with different colored lining. Color contrast lovers will like the beige to help the lace pop, while purists will love the white on white lace. Which would you pick?
BeaconArts
Another piano spotted! This one debuted in the Spirit of Beacon Day Parade and landed in front of Town Hall, in the Municipal Building where the City Council, Zoning Board and Planning Boards have their meetings. Artist Donna Mikkelsen is responsible for the artwork on this piano, which is a part of the larger project, Keys to Beacon.
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Rhinebeck Bank | Fall Home-Buying Tips Year-End Tax Credits*
We've got a fall home-buying tip from Rhinebeck Bank! "Even if a home owner closes on the last day of the year, they may be able to apply the property taxes paid on a home purchase to offset income for the year. This could have a positive effect on homeowners come tax season of the following year." *Please consult your tax advisor regarding your property tax credit eligibility.
Rhinebeck Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. More Information >
Spooktacular Halloween Pop-Up Shop - Next Weekend!
It's getting closer! The Hudson Valley’s Queen of Halloween is flying in on her broomstick to take over A Little Beacon Space with her first Halloween Pop-Up Shopping Experience. You may have read about Donna Davies, last year in the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Tin Shingle, based in Beacon, NY, is a training center and community for business owners, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Training TuneUp classes available online to learn tricks of the trade and get inspired anytime. Learn More >
Katie James, Inc.
Looking for ideas of what to take pictures of to brand your business in Instagram? The designers at Katie James, Inc. can help you see the beauty that is all around you - and the little details that will make a big impact on your future or current customers. Applies to both service providers and retail with product. Learn More >
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Congratulations on making it through September! One of Beacon’s biggest events is Sunday, so get ready to fill yourself with Beacon spirit. The kids and parents of the Beacon City Schools, as well as many nonprofit organizations which you can see here have been working hard to present their interpretations of this year’s parade theme: “Celebrating Unity.”
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If you are an organizer of a float or presentation that is participating in the Spirit of Beacon Day Parade, we would like to hear from you about the meaning of your float in keeping with this year's theme. If you would like to provide a statement about how your organization is showing how it is "Celebrating Unity," please email your statement to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com.
September is wrapping up with a bang, with popular yearly events like the Spirit of Beacon Day, the Garlic Festival in Saugerties, and the I Run Beacon 5K Run/Walk - there may still be time to sign up for the run, so get there early!
L. Nichols' “FLOCKS” Reading and Signing
Day: Friday, September 28, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Days: Saturday & Sunday, September 29-30, 2018 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Cantine Field, Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties, NY Photo Credit: From the Kiwanis Club of Saugerties website Information >
Dances of Universal Peace
Day: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Time: 10 am to 11:30 am Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Story Slam at the Beacon Sukkah Day: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Polhill Park, at the intersection of Main Street and Route 9D, Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert: The Fred Zepplin Band
Day: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Sunday, September 30, 2018 (always the last Sunday in September) Overall Time: Noon, info tables open Parade Time: 1 pm, the Parade starts Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY
This highly anticipated parade celebrates Beacon and its community. The theme this year is "Celebrating Unity." Parade route is from River to Mountain: starting at City Hall (the end of Main Street on Route 9D), to Tioronda Avenue (Howland Cultural Center). The event runs until 4 pm, with music and food from different organizations. Walking the length of Main Street is a great way to learn about the variety of activities and groups Beacon has to offer. Look for A Little Beacon Blog's booth at this year's Spirit of Beacon Day and say "Hello!" Our location is in front of our office at 291 Main Street. We got stickers and totes! Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Telegraph Quartet with James Austin Smith Day: Sunday, September 30, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
I RUN BEACON 5K Run/Walk
Day: Sunday, September 30, 2018 Time: Last-call registration, 8 am; race, 9 am Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Information >
Meanwhile, during the week...
Be sure to check the Classes for Adults Guide for opportunities mid-week!
Make & Take Workshop
Day: Friday, September 28, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Beginning this week at COMPASS ARTS - 395 Main St., Beacon, NY
Studio Art I: Foundational Skills with Kathy Moss
Grades:2nd-5th Days: Wednesdays, October 3-December 5, 2018 (no class 10/31 & 11/21) Time: 4 to 5:15 pm
Studio Art II: Drawing into Painting with Kathy Moss
Grades: 6th-12th Days: Wednesdays, October 3-December 5, 2018 (no class 10/31 and 11/21) Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
It’s the last week of September and that means it’s the last chance for FREE comprehensive eye exams for kids in grades K-12! Luxe Optique has one of the best vision centers around, so you can feel assured that your children's eyes are getting well-tested for their prescription. Walk in, or visit Luxe Optique's website to book an appointment.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Colors are going deep this fall, and Lambs Hill has the selection. This wine-colored dress pairs well with yellow Black-Eyed Susans, which bloom in September. Come in to the shop to see the open-back detailing on this Hayley Paige gown.
Our first listing in Newburgh! Realtor Sarah Beckham Hooff reached out with very creative listings she has. Over the past few years, there's been a trend of people and businesses relocating to Newburgh, with an eye on commercial or residential properties to fix up. This multi- or single-family home is $159,900 and has lots of original details to play with, like tin ceilings. Pictures and Our Favorite Parts >
BeaconArts
Found it! The tiniest piano in the outdoor public art experience, Keys to Beacon. This piano is from Miss Vickie's Music and is outside of the Towne Crier. Have you spotted any pianos? Take a pic and tag us in Instagram! @alittlebeacon and @keystobeacon
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
According to the independent insurance agents at Antalek & Moore, if you have a condo in Beacon, you'll need personal insurance for it. Even though it is your home, homeowners insurance is insufficient. Therefore, you may think that you need a renters insurance policy - but unfortunately that would leave coverage gaps as well, despite some similarities. Let Antalek & Moore break it down for you. Get the Scoop >
Rhinebeck Bank | Back to School Tips
In collaboration with Guardian Self Storage and Dutchess Outreach, Rhinebeck Bank will once again be participating in this year's Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive. During October, adult and children’s winter coats and jackets that are clean and in good condition can be dropped off at any Rhinebeck Bank location. The Beacon Branch is on Route 9D, across from the Dollar General and Vogel Pharmacy near Dutchess Stadium.
A Little Beacon Space can be booked for public or private events. It's perfect for a photo session, work retreat, a workshop you are hosting, or even a client presentation. See our Schedule of Upcoming Events, and consider having yours here! Details >
Tin Shingle, based in Beacon, NY, is a training center and community for business owners, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Training TuneUp classes are available online to learn tricks of the trade. Get inspired anytime with these videos at your fingertips! Learn More >
Katie James, Inc.
Looking for ideas of what to take pictures of to brand your business on Instagram? The designers at Katie James, Inc. can help you see the beauty that is all around you - and the little details that will make a big impact on your future or current customers. Applies to both service providers and retailers with products to move. Learn More >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
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Who is ready to Pumpkin Spice up ALL THE THINGS because the first day of Fall is this Saturday (at 9:54 pm to exact). Brett's Hardware is on it early, with this clever carving of a pumpkin inside a pumpkin inside a pumpkin inside a pumpkin. And they have mums. Because what's a front porch or window box in the fall without mums?
What are you doing this weekend? Take a look at the lineup below!
Book Release: Peter Kuper and Summer Pierre with Chris Duffy
Day: Friday, September 21, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Split Rock Books, 97 Main St., Cold Spring, NY Information >
Farmland Cycling Tour
Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 8 am to 2 pm Location: Scenic Hudson’s Poets’ Walk Park on River Road, Red Hook, NY Information >
Stony Kill Foundation's Country Fair Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
National Alpaca Days at Lilymoore Farm
Day: Saturday & Sunday September 22-23, 2018 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Lilymoore Farm, 21 Moore Road, Pleasant Valley, NY Information >
Upstate Bear Jamboree
Day: Saturday, September 22 & 23, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Sprout Creek Farm, 34 Lauer Road, Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Live Concert: Elysium Furnace Works presents Kris Davis
Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Puppyup - Companions Against Cancer
Day: Sunday, September 23, 2018 Time: 10 am (registration) to 3 pm (event), 1 pm (walk) Location: Adair Vineyards, 52 Allhusen Road, New Paltz, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
THIS WEEKEND! 2 DAYS ONLY!
Amy Ma Pop-Up Shop
Days: Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2018 Times:Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Shop this fashionista's closet! Amy is bringing her collection of high fashion and some couture clothing for you to shop in this two-day shopping event. Information >
Meanwhile, during the week...
Be sure to check the Classes for Adults Guide for mid-week opportunities!
Restorative Sound Bath
Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Halloween Costume Design House: A Four-Part Workshop
Taught by Sophia Jackson and Romina Robinson
Ages: 7+ Days: Wednesdays, September 26-October 17, 2018 Time: 4:30 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Bhakti Bugs Age: 4 to 9 years, drop off Day: Wednesdays, September 26–October 24, 2018 Time: 4 to 5 pm Location: beBhakti Yoga, 89 DeWindt St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Aren't these frames from Luxe Optique perfect on Rebeca? She is wearing Dita Eyewear, specifically the Mann Crystal frame. They effortlessly go with any color, and here's an insider tip: These frames also make for great "transitions" if you wanted to add the tint to the glasses for when you step outside. Inquire with Luxe Optique to see for yourself. (Oh yes, pun intended.)
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main St., Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
A tiara tops the bride. She could even wear one for the ceremony, and another for the celebration. Hair up? Or cascading down? Calling all brides: Step into Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique and try on these new tiaras and others, just in from Bel Aire Bridal!
Rhinebeck Bank | Back to School Tips
Rhinebeck started their video series “Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank” to connect with the community. Their first episode of the new season kicked off with some great Back To School Tips in this video. The tips were so encouraging, that we wanted to be sure you saw them too. Watch the video, or read them in our article!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Wedding planning is in full swing for fall! Antalek & Moore can make getting Event Insurance an easy experience for you. Call them at (845) 831-4300, and let them take care of it for you. Antalek & Moore's office is located right on Beacon's Main Street, near the post office.
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BeaconArts
Spotted! This white Keys to Beacon piano in the window of Loopy Mango, the shop with large, chunky yarn on the east end of Beacon near the mountain. Intentions for this piano are to wrap it in yarn. Rumor has it there is a tiny piano somewhere in town. Have you seen it? Take a picture and tag us in Instagram! @alittlebeacon and @keystobeacon
A Little Beacon Space SAVE THE DATE!
The Spooktacular Pop-Up Halloween Shop from the Halloween Queen herself is coming to A Little Beacon Space from Friday to Sunday, October 12-14. Book your broomstick, and fly over. Details >
Katie James, Inc.
Great photography can make all the difference in your social media streams. Katie James, Inc. can come to your space to take a round of photos that you can add to your collection for use as needed on Instagram, in advertisements, in marketing brochures, and more. View Our Portfolio >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Joining the Beacon Chamber of Commerce is a great way to show support for the Beacon business community. Learn About Membership
Tin Shingle | Meeting This Monday, noon
Calling all Tin Shingle members! This is your chance to mingle with each other, and share marketing and business growth ideas. Tin Shingle's owner and A Little Beacon Blog publisher Katie will be there, and is looking forward to talking shop with you. Join Tin Shingle now at the Community Level ($45/mo) if you haven't, and see you Monday! Time: Monday, September 24, noon Location: A Little Beacon Space, in the Telephone Building, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Learn More >
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Craft beer and sausages?? No, Oktoberfest has not come to Beacon early, but the city will buzzing with IPA enthusiasts. And what better way to recover than a belly full of delicious samples from Barb's Butchery?
There are lots of options for you to see and do this weekend. You'll bump into a lot of them just by walking around. Take a look at the lineup below!
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst
Days: September 14, 15, 16, 2018 Time: Friday, 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm Location: Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY Information >
September Bird Walk
Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 to 10 am Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Information >
Tiny Concerts at Beacon's Bus Shelters
Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 1:30 to 2:15 pm Location: Main Street & Route 9D, Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 1:30 to 5:30pm (12:30 VIP) Location: 1 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Information >
DiaTalks presents Kellie Jones on “Women and the Dreamwork”
Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham)
2018 New York Air Show
Day: Saturday & Sunday, September 15-16, 2018 Time: 9 am Location: Stewart International Airport, New Windsor, NY Information >
4th Annual Sausage Fest
Day: Sunday, September 16, 2018 Time: 10 am to 7 pm Location: Barb’s Butchery, 69 Spring St., Beacon, NY Photo Credit: Barb's Butchery Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Juilliard String Quartet
Day: Sunday, September 16, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Special Presentation: Grannies Respond to Keep Families Together Day: Sunday, September 16, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Photo Credit: Claire Nelson Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
SAVE THE DATE!
Amy Ma Pop-Up Shop
Day: Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2018 Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Shop this fashionista's closet! Amy is bringing her collection of high fashion and some couture clothing for you to shop from. Next week!
Meanwhile, during the week...
Be sure to check the Classes for Adults Guide for mid-week opportunities!
Adult Coloring Books Day: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Time: 6 to 7:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Talk Back To Mind Chatter - Tips to Reduce Critical Thoughts Day: Thursday, September 20, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Classics for Kids: Instrument Petting Zoo and Concert
Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Dance Classes - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theater Dance, Modern
Day/Time: Days and times vary, depending on class Location: Ballet Arts Studio, 107 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY (between the Yankee Clipper Diner and Stock Up) Information >
Broadway Kids
Grades: K-5 Days: Saturdays, September 15-November 10, 2018 Time: 12:15 to 1 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Musical Theatre Dance
Grades: 6-12 Days: Sundays, September 16-December 16, 2018 Time: 2:45 to 3:30 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Performance Master Class - acting, singing, some dance, film Grades: 9-12 Days: Sundays, September 16-December 16, 2018 Time: 1:45 to 2:45 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
The Pigskin Princess Project
Winter 2018 Girls Football Program Days: Sundays, starting September 16, 2018 Ages/Time: Ages 3-10 (see website for age/time) Location: Geering Park, Fishkill, NY Information >
The Pigskin Prince Project
Winter 2018 Boys Football Program Days: Sundays, September 16-October 21, 2018 Ages: 3-5 Time: 11:15 am to noon Location: Geering Park, Fishkill, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Just when we thought we were satisfied with our existing glasses collection from Luxe Optique - we spy this punky cat-eye frame, and need them - as "transitions"! Wear as regular glasses, or sunglasses. OR, you can get them with tinted glass that goes dark or totally clear depending on if you're outside or inside. Yes, check them out. It's the Firi Matte Nude from Christian Roth Eyewear at Luxe.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Is this a vision of the Snow Queen from the TV show "Once Upon a Time"? It is a gorgeous image of the winter bridal looks that are coming out of Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, located at the base of Mount Beacon. This photo was taken at Lambs Hill wedding venue. Dress? Check! Venue? Check! Yes, they have your bases covered.
There are only a few apartments left for rent at 7 Creek Drive, which is down by Fishkill Creek, near The Roundhouse and Hudson Valley Brewery. These well-lit apartments even come with access to a place to give your dog a bath. Pictures and Our Favorite Parts >
Rhinebeck Bank | Buying a Home in the Fall
Just as purchasing a home is an extensive process, selling one can be as well. Most sellers do not want to enter the holiday season with interruptions and the selling process on their mind. It is not uncommon for homeowners that have not sold by the fall to wait until the following spring. With this being said, sellers are worn out and may be more willing to negotiate and expedite the closing and move-in process. Talk to Rhinebeck Bank If You're Buying a Home!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Are you hosting a special event? Antalek & Moore can take care of the Event Insurance for you, making this aspect of your event planning ta-done. Learn More >
BeaconArts
"That wasn't there before..." muttered someone while walking past this flaming red piano on their way to get a grocery cart at Key Food. That's right. It's a temporary performance installation known as Keys to Beacon, a project of BeaconArts, where YOU get to make the magic at the keyboard. Anyone can sit down - or stand up - and play. A new Beacon blogger, Timothy Delaney, wrote about it here. Read the Article >
Photo Credit: Timothy Delaney
A Little Beacon Space
Book your next work retreat at A Little Beacon Space, and enjoy easy access to coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner! We made an easy Recommendation List of where to get what, as you plan out your day. Get Photos & Details >
Katie James, Inc.
Great photography can make all the difference in your social media streams. Katie James, Inc. can come to your space to take a round of photos you can add to your collection, for use as needed for Instagram, advertisements, marketing brochures, and more. View Our Portfolio >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Car Show is coming to Beacon. All sponsorship inquiries can be emailed to Carl Oken: carloken3258@gmail.com
Tin Shingle | Private Training
Customized help - designed just for you - can make all the difference in how you do your own social media marketing. Tin Shingle's programming is rooted in empowerment with a you-can-do-it attitude. We know you have the creative sparks, but you may lack the confidence to use them. Private Training through Tin Shingle can help. We can get you publishing and increasing exposure and possibly sales. Learn More >
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It's September's Second Saturday this weekend! There are so many fun things for you to do. New gallery openings, and some very limited-time events - like this weekend only. Get your very cutest umbrella out, because you are walking this beat! Oh - and if you want to cruise on down the road under cover, hop on the new/old G Loop, now known as the Beacon Free Loop, with its new Free Fare for everyone!
Saturday is your last chance to see the Windows on Main Street adorning Beacon storefronts. This month also holds our last chance to visit Matteawan Gallery. Since 2013, the gallery has showcased many Hudson Valley artists. It will be missed. Read more about it here, and where you can find Karlyn next.
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Days: Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9 2018 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Sun & Earth Festival
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 3 to 8 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Spirit of Beacon Photo Exhibit
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
"Playing Changes" Book Party: Local Beaconite and National Jazz Critic Nate Chinen Publishes Book
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Hudson Valley Vinyl, 267 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert: Ate Bit + James Brandon Lewis Trio + Sir/Real
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
25th Annual Fishkill Fine Arts and Crafts Fair
Day: Sunday, September 9, 2018 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Main St,, Fishkill, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Pop-Up Kitchen & Bath Showroom, from Corrado's Design
Day: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9, 2018 Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Corrado's Design Center, Inc. is taking over A Little Beacon Space starting this weekend (right now!). Touch samples of porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics and glass products. They are even bringing a craft project for you to make with tile!
Calling All Beacon Poets! Beacon Poet Laureate Applications Deadline: TODAY, Friday, September 7
Do you like to wax poetic? You could be the next Beacon Poet Laureate! The Beacon Poet Laureate acts as an advocate for poetry, on behalf of the City of Beacon, by promoting and emphasizing the importance of poetry in our community. The selected Beacon Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term (January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020.) Application Form >
Historic Happening at West Point Foundry
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 10 am to 11:30 am Location: 68 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring, NY
Explore the ironworks that sparked America's Industrial Revolution and helped win the Civil War - and enjoy a rare glimpse inside the Foundry's 1865 office building. Information >
Trail Building Workshop at Crystal Lake
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: 100 Temple Ave., Newburgh, NY
Help Scenic Hudson staff members with the construction of a new hiking trail leading from Crystal Lake in Newburgh to Snake Hill’s summit and great river views. Gloves, tools, snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Information >
Charming Party for New Gretchen "Night and Day Dress" Pattern at Beetle and Fred
Day: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Love In America: The Impact of Social Media on Relationships
Day: Sunday, September 9, 2018 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Lightning Bug Kids Yoga! Day: Mondays, starting September 10, 2018 Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Goodbye Summer Style, hello Fall Fashion! You'll find that most handmade styles of sunglasses at Luxe Optique will carry you through any season. Go try on a pair to see for yourself!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light)
The detail on the back of this Sorella Vita gown is stunning. You must get to know this designer now carried in Lambs Hill, and you can do so right now on Lambs Hill's website, where you'll the full collection of bridesmaids’ dresses to browse.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Do you think about your safety when hopping into a rideshare car like Uber or Lyft? Antalek & Moore is thinking about it for you, and dug into recent safety changes at Uber. Read about them here before you schedule that next ride.
BeaconArts
DEADLINE TODAY! The Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is now accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018 - today! So get your application in. Apply Online >
A Little Beacon Space
Book your next work retreat at A Little Beacon Space, and enjoy easy access to coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner! We made an easy Recommendation List for where to get what, as you plan out your day.
Katie James, Inc.
Great photography can make all the difference in your social media streams. Katie James, Inc. can come to your space to take a round of photos you can add to your collection and use as needed for Instagram, advertisements, marketing brochures, and more. See samples here.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The annual Car Show is coming to Beacon! All sponsorship inquiries can be emailed to Carl Oken: carloken3258@gmail.com
Tin Shingle Member Mingle SAVE THE DATE! Day: Monday, September 24, 2018 Time: Noon
The Tin Shingle Member Mingle on the last Monday of the month, starting in September! Put on your marketing mindset, because we'll chat, catch up, and then go over how you are getting the word out about your business (or art, or book, or initiative). Enjoy Stumptown Coffee and cheeses from Beacon Pantry. Join Tin Shingle >
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog receives 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, along with 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps ensure that local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
It's here - the final official weekend of summer is upon us! Even though we may have September days that are just too hot for those Back To School wardrobe updates. (Remember how hot it was last Spirit of Beacon Day? We remember that it was really hot - we were marching in that parade with South Avenue!!)
Speaking of Spirit of Beacon Day, the theme this year is "Celebrating Unity," and the legendary event is set for September 30, the last Sunday of September. The parade acts as a kickoff to Fall events around Beacon and the Hudson Valley.
Pop-up shops and work retreats are booking up at our space! Check The Space's schedule and look for a new Halloween-themed shop, and a Vintage '90s shop to be posted shortly!
And now, for what's going on in the neighborhood and beyond...
PLUSH Fashion Show
Day: Friday, August 31, 2018 Time: Doors, 6 pm; showtime, 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Together, We Celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month Opening Reception Day: Saturday, September 1, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Saugerties Music Festival
Day: Saturday, September 1, 2018 Time: 5 to 9:30 pm Location: 119 Main St., Saugerties, NY Information >
Beacon Musicthon
Day: Sunday, September 2, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: The Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Kit Burke-Smith Jewelry Pop-Up Shop
Days: Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2, 2018 Times: Noon to 6 pm Location: The Square Foot, 492 Main St., Beacon, NY
Kit Burke-Smith will have a wide selection of earrings, necklaces, rings, and a few surprise items available for sale. If you haven't had a chance to check out this charming new space, this weekend is a great opportunity! Connie Verrusio recently opened The Square Foot for jewelry, art, and more. Read more about The Square Foot.
SAVE THE DATE! Ballet Arts Studio's Adult Classes will resume on Monday, September 10! Visit the Adult Classes Guide to see what classes are available.
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
NEW BALLET CLASS:
Just look at these cuties! Is your little one interested in learning ballet? Ballet Arts Studio has added an additional Preparation for Ballet class on Saturdays at 1 pm.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Congratulations to these two!!! The Luxe Optique is a real family operation, having employed some of the staff since they were younguns. Now two of them are married! Stop in and say hi to the happy couple.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Is this a celebrity? Or a Lambs Hill Bride? She’s a Lambs Hill Bride, and she’s getting married in an “ethereal cape” by Justin Alexander. Go on in... try one on!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Planning for your upcoming special event? Antalek & Moore can connect you with the right insurance coverage for your big day. They are happy to help find you the best price from a variety of insurance providers. Best part? They are located right here in Beacon. Call them at (845) 831-4300.
Rhinebeck Bank
Cooler weather, beautiful changing leaves, and the peak of hiking season make fall a perfect time to be in the Hudson Valley. This is also one of the best times to purchase a new home! Look for Rhinebeck Bank’s Top 5 Best Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Fall in an upcoming article on A Little Beacon Blog!
BeaconArts
The Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is now accepting applications for this year's award. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 7, 2018. Apply Online >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Shop SAVE THE DATE! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7-9 - Second Saturday weekend!
Need a beautiful new bathroom floor? Is it time to replace the kitchen cabinets? Corrado's Design Center is coming down from their showroom in Hyde Park to show you several samples of flooring, countertops and cabinetry they can install in your home. Pop in to this pop-up showroom to meet them and see samples when you're out and about for September's Second Saturday in Beacon!
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Car Show is coming to Beacon, and it's right around the corner. All sponsorship inquiries can be emailed to Carl Oken, at carloken3258@gmail.com
Katie James, Inc.
For those interested in the "Do It Together Website Design Package," announced last week, there will be an intake form you can fill out to make sure your project is a good fit for this package. The "Do It Together" package can be an affordable option for any business who is at the right crossroads with their website. Look in this space next week for the link to the form.
Tin Shingle Member Mingle SAVE THE DATE! Day: Monday, September 24, 2018 Time: Noon
The Tin Shingle Member Mingle will return on the last Monday of the month, starting in September! Fire up your marketing brain, because we'll chat, catch up, and then go over how you are getting the word out about your business (or art, or book, or initiative). Enjoy Stumptown coffee and cheeses from Beacon Pantry. Join Tin Shingle >
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A Little Beacon Blog earns more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
Maybe you will blow-dry your hair this weekend or get a blowout from one of the salons in Beacon (men: it's a humidity thing). Whatever activities you pick, you've got a beautiful weekend ahead.
PS: The art galleries are still filled with the art that debuted earlier this month. If you're with friends and want to be in the know for where to go in Beacon's art world, visit A Little Beacon Blog's August Art Gallery Guide. Art-hopping is a great free activity!
BPAC Presents: Chicago - High School Edition
Day: Friday, August 24, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information >
Superlative Theater presents A Night of Improv Comedy
Day: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
LGBTQ+ Last Saturday Party: It's A Black and White Affair
Day: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 10 pm to 2 am Location: The Wherehouse, 119 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 26, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Free Movie Night in Beacon’s Green Street Park
Wee Play + The Beacon Recreation Department Present: Coco Day: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: 25 Green St., Beacon, NY
Bring cash for snacks at the concession stand, brought to you by the BCSD PTO Collaborative and Wee Play. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
RECENTLY ADDED:
Ooh! Writers, you are in for some treats! Two new classes were added this week:
8-Week Memoir Workshop with Donna Minkowitz
Surprise Yourself; Surprise Your Reader, a Poetry Workshop from Ruth Danon
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio NEW BALLET CLASS:
Ballet Arts Studio has added a new class to their fall schedule: "Preparation for Ballet." Get details about it here!
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Enjoy a pop of color and sport some funky frames by Sabine Be. This handmade line of glasses is truly designer. Sabine Be's specialty - her art - is in designing glasses. It's not a side thing like it is for mega purse or fast fashion designers. It's a full-time focus; that's why the glasses look so good on you. Go in and try on a few.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
Apparently "bridal bomber" jackets are a thing (Martha Stewart said so). Lambs Hill is always on-trend, and carries this sheer jacket by Justin Alexander. But how does one wear that? Hints: You can layer it over your dress to complement an industrial or urban venue, or take it to the beach on your honeymoon. The possibilities are endless!
Rhinebeck Bank
Community Banking meant a lot to Henry and Melissa when they closed on their home with Rhinebeck Bank. "Our lender Matt made us feel really comfortable right off the bat. We felt during the whole process that we were his only customer, even though I’m sure he had 20 other people to make his priority as well. Our closing day was the most relaxed experience I could have ever imagined. I didn’t know it would be that easy!” Watch Their Interview >
BeaconArts
The Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is now accepting applications for the award; the deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018. To honor Clara Lou Gould upon the occasion of her retirement after 18 years of service as Beacon’s mayor, and in recognition of her support of arts and culture in Beacon, BeaconArts created a special fund. The goal of the Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts is to sponsor Beacon projects that aren't generally supported by other area arts organizations, including individual artists' projects, unique exhibitions, performance or public art projects, arts education programs, and community projects that promote area artists and arts activities, drawing attention to the valuable role of arts and culture in our community. Apply Online >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Shop SAVE THE DATE!
Local fashionista Amy Ma is bringing her collection of high fashion and couture from all over the world for two days of fast shopping for treasured pieces at A Little Beacon Space. You'll find lace, sequins, shoes, dresses, bags, accessories, and more. We have advance photos here! Days: Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2018 Details >
It's event season! Book your work retreat, pop-up shop or another kind of event in A Little Beacon Blog's Space in the middle of Main Street, central to food and things to do. Need a location for your holiday party? Details here!
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Get ready, y'all. The annual Halloween Kids Parade, brought to you by the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, is set for Sunday, October 28! Keep your eyes on this space for more details.
Katie James, Inc.
Introducing the "Do It Together Website Design Package," where Katie sits right there with you, and designs your website in Squarespace, and/or your newsletter in MailChimp. We'll do it together in just a matter of hours. This new discounted package can get you a stellar-looking website in a jiffy. Also available for "Website Touch-Up Packages," for sites that need a little TLC or other enhancements. Only available to Squarespace and MailChimp users. You must be picture-ready, meaning, you already have photos that illustrate your business. If you are a service provider who lacks photos, we can research on CreativeMarket for ones you can buy cheap. And if you don't have original photos but want them, we can do that too. Please Inquire for Details >
Tin Shingle SAVE THE DATE! Day: Monday, September 24, 2018 Time: Noon
The Tin Shingle Member Mingle is starting up again on the last Monday of the month, beginning in September! Enjoy Stumptown coffee and cheeses from Beacon Pantry. Fire up your marketing brain, because we'll chat, catch up, and then go over how you are getting the word out about your business (or art, or book, or initiative). Membership with Tin Shingle at the starter level is required (Community Membership is $45/month). PS: Thank you Donna Davies, the Halloween Queen, for the meeting name idea! We were stumped! See, this is why meeting in person is fun. Hope to see you there!
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Happy humid and rainy weekend! You'd best enjoy the warmth while it lasts, because we spotted some red leaves on the baby trees while returning from a mini-getaway up north. Fall is indeed coming, which means two things: the Annual Car Show and Back to School. See details below on setting up Car Show sponsorships with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce.
Riverside Craft Fair Day: Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19, 2018 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY Information >
Orange County Pop, Rock, DooWop Series 2018
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information > Back to School Block Party
Day:Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: South Avenue Park (Loopers Court) on 9D & South Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
The Whispering Tree Album Release Show
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 8 to 10 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
One Quiet Plunge presents country/…/city/…/music from the Hudson Valley’s landscapes
Day: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Time: 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
2018 "Never Say No" 5k and Family Fun Run
Day: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 9 am to noon Location: 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Ballet Arts Studio NEW FRIDAY CLASSES:
Intro to Modern and Intro to Theater Dance classes will be available on Fridays for younger students. Fall classes begin after Monday, September 10, 2018! See the Fall Schedule Here >
For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
It's that little pink box! Trust us, you want one. Especially if you're wearing glasses more and more often, and you need sunglasses too. Let Luxe Optique fill your prescription into these frames. Retro fashion lovers will love Jackie 60, this vintage-inspired frame from Christian Roth Eyewear.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light)
The gowns are great, right? Obviously. The glam goes on with the decor on which dresses hang, found inside of Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. The shopping experience is exactly what you'd be looking for if you were a bride. See these new arrivals from Hayley Paige for yourself by making an appointment or stepping inside for a peek.
PRICE REDUCED!
If old houses aren't your thing, but living in Beacon is, then this newish construction house on 32 Victor Road with four bedrooms might be more your style. There's lots of space with this home - both inside and out. Plus, the price was just lowered a smidge. Did you check it out yet?
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
What does it mean to get insurance through an independent agency? Beacon native Susan Antalek Pagones, an Executive Partner at Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, highlights recent examples of the personal touch she gives to clients. Read about it here >
BeaconArts
There's a new crew of board members and officers this year at BeaconArts, and we're going to tell you about them in an upcoming article. Keep your eyes here!
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Showroom SAVE THE DATE! Corrado's Design Center, located in Hyde Park, is taking over A Little Beacon Space for Second Saturday weekend (Friday to Sunday, September 7-9) in order to bring you a showroom experience. Corrado's Design Center specializes in porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics, and glass products for residential and commercial projects. There may be wine and a craft involved! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9 (hours vary) Details >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Annual Car Show in Beacon is set for Sunday, October 14, 2018. The event has grown each year. If your business is interested in participating or sponsoring, email coken@optonline.net to learn more.
Katie James, Inc. Katie James, Inc., has been designing and producing websites for over 15 years. They started in the custom-built space, and are happily serving clients in the template space, specializing in Squarespace and Shopify.
Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains business owners, artists and makers in how to get the word out about their business using PR, Social Media, SEO, and Newsletter Campaigns. Getting your business featured in magazines (local and national) is totally possible. The key is pitching the right idea at the right time. Subscribe to their free newsletter for timely tips.
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A Little Beacon Blog nets more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
This weekend is August's Second Saturday in Beacon, which means the galleries in town unveil new exhibits that (usually) last through the month.
This Second Saturday is big because 26 locations on Main Street join in, thanks to Windows on Main Street, now in its 13th year. Windows on Main Street is the annual event that turns Main Street into a milelong outdoor art gallery. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor of this event, and you can find out more about Windows on Main Street in our article here!
As you are out and about, take photos of storefront windows you see, and tag us @alittlebeacon! Light up Instagram with what you find!
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
Days: Thursday to Sunday, August 9-12, 2018 Time/Location: Visit website for times and locations Information >
Newburgh Jazz Series 2018
Day: Friday, August 10, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Pontoon at The Beacon Pool
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: The Beacon Pool, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Orange County Pop, Rock, DooWop Series 2018
Day: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY
Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: Noon to 5 pm Location: Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Information > PLUS: The New Corn Bread Contest. Get out your recipe card out and bring your best bread! Contest Details Here >
Newburgh Jewish Music Series 2018
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Newburgh Waterfront, 1 Washington St., Newburgh, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
108 Beads - Sacred Malas & Inspiring Chants
Day: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Time: 1 to 4:30 pm Location: Namastesis Yoga & Wellness, 1065 Main St., Suite H, Fishkill, NY Information >
RECENTLY ADDED: Ballet Arts Studio: Adult Beginning Tap Day: Mondays starting September 10 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm
BALLET ARTS STUDIO Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Theater Dance Technique
Dates: Monday to Thursday, August 20-23, 2018 Time/Ages/Price: 5 to 6 pm (ages 9-12), $17 per class or $60 for 4 Time/Ages/Price: 6 to 7:30 pm (ages 13+), $20 per class or $70 for 4
This is a great end-of-summer camp class! Technique classes in a different discipline each day. Theater Dance on Mondays, Jazz on Tuesdays, Ballet on Wednesdays and Modern on Thursdays. All classes taught by Ballet Arts Studio faculty. Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email them info@balletartsstudio.com to register.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Luxe Optique has been open for two years and they are celebrating with all of their amazing friends in Beacon! Join them for hors d'oeuvres, beverages and a sneak peek at what's to come for Luxe Optique. PLUS: An Anne et Valentin expert will be at the shop to show designs from their next collection!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
In addition to your big day, Lambs Hill can be a part of the pre-wedding festivities! Check out this bachelorette party fun featuring some Hayley Paige athleisure wear.
Blackbird Attic
422 Main Street
FREE styling session for Second Saturday! From 2:30 to 7:30 pm, there will be a personal stylist to offer advice. Message the shop ahead of time to confirm a spot. Enjoy some wine while you're there!
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Bank puts the "community" into Community Banking. "At Rhinebeck Bank, we not only take pride in knowing the value of helping our community, but being a part of that community,” says Rhinebeck Bank’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michelle Barone-Lepore. Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article >
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS GUIDE
Designed for people who want to get cozy in (or near) Beacon. Shop for homes by picture, or by must-have details, like "Big Yard" or even "3 Car Garage." If a garage is a mandatory requirement for your house search, we've made it easy to find. Go Home Shopping >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
With a hot market out there, you can get caught up in a lot of details when buying a home. Depending on the type of home you're buying, don't neglect the type of insurance required for your home. Learn more about the difference between Condo and Homeowners insurance. Read It Here >
BeaconArts | Windows on Main Street Opening Reception
Back for its 13th year, join artists and supporters to celebrate the opening of this year's Windows on Main Street at Oak Vino Wine Bar this Saturday. See the "Tiny Windows" exhibit and watch live drawing happen before your eyes. For the next month, shops, restaurants and other storefronts host 26 art exhibits in their windows. Main Street itself is the gallery! Day: Saturday for Opening Reception Time: 6 to 9 pm Where: Oak Vino Read A Little Beacon Blog's Feature Article Here >
A Little Beacon Space | Pop-Up Showroom SAVE THE DATE! Corrado's Design Center, located up Route 9 in Hyde Park, is taking over A Little Beacon Space for September's Second Saturday in order to bring you a showroom experience. Corrado's Design Center specializes in porcelain tile, marble, stone, mosaics and glass products for residential and commercial projects. There may be wine and a craft involved! Days: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9, 2018 Details >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Connect with other businesses in Beacon and show your support for the community. Being involved with the chamber can help it improve its service to local businesses.
Katie James, Inc. WEBSITE DESIGN: Cold Spring Fitness
Katie James, Inc., the couture branding agency based in Beacon, redesigned the website for Cold Spring Fitness, the boutique fitness studio located on Route 9. Priorities for this project were making classes and membership signup easy with custom MindBody links, as well as maintaining their top SEO rankings in Google when the site moved. Take A Look >
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle trains business owners, artists and makers in how to get the word out about their business using PR, Social Media, SEO, and Newsletter Campaigns. Getting your business featured in magazines (local and national) is totally possible. The key is pitching the right idea at the right time. For today only (Friday), Tin Shingle has opened up the Training Webinar "PR Planning for August: What To Pitch in August for Media Coverage." Stream it free for today only. After that, stream it free with a membership to Tin Shingle, or purchase individually. Watch this webinar >
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Artists and Businesses Merge to Make Main Street the Gallery
On Second Saturday, August 11, Beacon’s 1.5 mile long Main Street becomes a 24-hour, 7-day a week gallery space for the next month! Running through September 8, 2018, site-specific art installations are revealed in 26 Main Street storefront windows taking part in the public art exhibit, Windows on Main Street (WOMS). As you're walking around, do you notice that certain storefront windows are filled with something extra special?
“Artists are paired with local businesses, and together they create a site-specific work of art,” says WOMS 2018 director Diana Currie, who is also a participating artist with a window this year (you may remember her “yarn bombing” work of Beacon’s iconic Dummy Light in 2015, which triggered a public response to the yarn cozy knitted around the Dummy Light for days after the initial setup). Now in its 13th year, WOMS is a project of BeaconArts, the organization dedicated to organizing, promoting and nurturing the city’s multifaceted arts community.
“Windows on Main Street is a fantastic way for local artists - both newcomers and established - to really get more involved in our arts community, and in our community in general,” said Currie.
How to Find the Artists and Windows
A list of this year’s participants, locations, and artist statements can be found at www.windowsonmainstreet.com. Maps of the event are available around town at various locations, including Beacon’s Visitors Center, and participating businesses. You can read about each artist from the Windows on Main Street website when you click on their location. In fact, you should read about the installation "In Memory of Anthony Marra Jr." put on by his sister Catherine E. Marra at Mountain Tops.
The Windows on Main headquarters and “Tiny Windows” exhibit is located at Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St. Oak Vino and Windows on Main Street will host an opening celebration on August 11, starting at 6 pm. In addition to the “Tiny Windows" exhibit, there will be a live drawing/auction by artist Donna Mikkelsen, a DJ, and complimentary food. Windows on Main Street shirts and totes will also be available for purchase to benefit the project.
Funding Provided By...
This monthlong public art event is a project of BeaconArts, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster and encourage the advancement of the City of Beacon as a center for arts and culture. This means that Windows on Main is supported by BeaconArts' membership income, in addition to any fundraisers and sponsorships that the WOMS team organizes. BeaconArts' Ex-Officio and past president Kelly Ellenwood further explains: "It also means that BeaconArts will always support the event - both financially, and with deeper volunteer commitment."
Windows on Main Street 2018 was also made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature) and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. Sponsorships are also possible for businesses who want to directly sponsor the event. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud media sponsor!
Look for These Windows
Tag us in photos you see, and use the hashtag #WOMS2018 to light up Instagram with the art and add to that hashtag collection. Here's what we have found so far, courtesy of Instagrammers:
Window: The Chocolate Studio, 494 Main Street Artist: Jan Dolan Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Big Mouth Coffee Roasters, 387 Main Street Artist: Sarah J. Berman Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Vegetalien, 504 Main Street Artist: Kat Stoutenborough Photo Credit: Kat Stoutenborough
Window: Meyer's Olde Dutch (MOD), 184 Main Street Artist: Erica Hauser Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: NFP (New Form Perspective), 504 Main Street Artist: Kristen J. Macauley Photo Credit: Windows on Main
Window: Oak Vino, 389 Main Street Artist: Donna Mikkelsen Photo Credit: BeaconArts
Window: Ella's Bellas, 418 Main Street Artist: Judith Kepner Rose Photo Credit: Judith Kepner Rose Sculpture
Conversations between people have been going something like this:
"Looks like it's going to rain any minute!"
"Oh wait, no it's not. The sun is out, scorching me, let's go get Moo Moo's Ice Cream at the Chocolate Studio!"
Get in car, or hoof on foot and...
"Did we bring an umbrella? It's pouring! Quick, duck into Beacon Bath and Bubble. Oh look! Bath bombs!"
Moral of the story? Despite So. Much. Rain. Just get out there! Let's see what's going on in the neighborhood...
Post-It Note Art Making at Library for Windows on Main
Day: Now through Saturday, August 11, 2018 Time: Regular library hours Location: 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
2nd Annual O+ Poughkeepsie Festival
Days: Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4, 2018 Time: Kicks off at 6:30 pm Friday; noon to 8:30 pm Saturday Location:View map for locations Information >
LongReach Arts in “NICHES” Opening Reception
Day: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Concert: Howland Wolves
Day: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Club Draw Picnic Fundraiser for Ramps at the Skate Park at Memorial Park
Day: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Time: Noon to 7 pm Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
Ramps at Memorial Park Information >
NEW Corn Bread Contest for the 2018 Corn Festival
Get out the recipe card for your best corn bread, because this year, the Beacon Sloop Club is adding a Corn Bread Contest to their highly anticipated Corn Festival! Contest Details Here >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Do check it during the week - you may have missed the latest learning opportunity, like the iPhone Workshop that was yesterday (Thursday)!
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
RECENTLY ADDED:
New Theater Dance Classes at Ballet Arts Studio.
There are activities for older kids, like Sketchbook for Teens, which resumes in October at the library, and workshops from Hudson Valley Young Painters.
REGISTRATION OPEN Ballet Intensive Week Dates: Monday to Friday, August 13-17, 2018 Ages/Time/Price: Ages 12+, 10 am to 4 pm, $375 per week
In-studio performance on Friday at 6 pm. During this five-day program, taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointe work and work on Variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Register: Call (845) 831-1870 or email them info@balletartsstudio.com to register.
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Get the eyes checked before school starts! August is National Eye Exam Month 👀 For the month of August, Luxe Optique is offering FREE comprehensive eye exams for students in kindergarten through high school! Walk-in or visit their website to book an appointment.
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
The selection of flower girl dresses at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique is unbelievably adorable. Go inside the shop to see the La Petite Hayley Paige collection. These flower girl dresses are now available to order!
Rhinebeck Bank
When purchasing a new home, there are pros and cons to working with big national banks, and working with local banks. Do your research to see who you're the most comfortable with, and start by calling Rhinebeck Bank. Learn about this home-buying experience >
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS GUIDE
Designed for people who want to get cozy in (or near) Beacon. Shop for homes by picture, or by must-have details, like "Big Yard" or even "3-Car Garage." If a garage is a mandatory requirement for your house search, we made it easy to find. Go Home Shopping >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
When the Big Storm of May 2018 hit the Hudson Valley, bringing down huge trees onto people's homes, agents of Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency were there to represent their clients, pushing for them to get advancement on claims. We interviewed Susan Antalek Pagones to get the full story. Read it here >
BeaconArts Schedule Change Alert!
Starting Saturday, August 4, The G Line bus (the big buses that say Dutchess County on the side of them) will operate an expanded schedule in Beacon, from 5:30 am through 9:15 pm Monday through Saturday, to help people get to different ends of town earlier and later. Another change is, soon, the G Line will be Free for All, and one of the buses will be wrapped in a new bright blue color. We are told that the Free fares on the new G Line will happen in late August or early September. Keep an eye on this space for updates on those changes.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce COMING UP: Tuesday, August 7, 5 to 7 pm
Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, along with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, for their joint meeting at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades. Networking will take place from 5 to 7 pm. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. All attendees receive a complimentary ticket to the game that night! The evening is courtesy of Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency. Details & RSVP >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host a client meeting or presentation, or a company retreat from this quiet, private setting located in the middle of Beacon in the historic Telephone Building. Convenient to everything - hotels, train, and parking - you can focus on your day and host in style.
$250 Half Day (up to 4 hours)
$485 Full Day (up to 8 hours) Discount available to those who host quarterly meetings or workshops!
$950 3-Day Pop-Up Shop Package (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
$1,450 3-Day Pop-Up Shop Package with Flyer Design and Distribution Details >
Katie James, Inc. NEW WEBSITE + BRAND LAUNCH: This Spring, Katie James, Inc. helped rebrand the little studio in Cold Spring known as On The Fly, into its new life as Cold Spring Fitness, from private trainer and owner Dawn Scanga. The couture branding project included a new logo, website, business cards, gift cards, and desk-sheets. The website is designed in Squarespace, uses a MailChimp newsletter, and relies heavily on MindBody to manage class signups and subscriptions. Katie James, Inc. was able to work directly with the client to dive deeply into MindBody to make it work much easier for customers. Learn More >
Tin Shingle
Need to get the word out about what you do? Tin Shingle teaches you how to do that using PR, Social Media, and SEO (aka Google). All you need is to think big and free your mind. Tin Shingle can help by giving you the training, empowerment and skills to get this done. Tin Shingle is also owned by A Little Beacon Blog's publisher, and specializes in training and empowerment for business owners, artists and makers. Sign up for their free newsletter >
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Oh bother, these rain showers. They are just preparing us to be little black rain clouds looking for the honey tree before the upcoming Christopher Robin movie! Speaking of movies, there's a $1 Movie Alert and a $2 Movie Tip below in this newsletter... See if you can find them!
15th Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim
Day: Saturday, July 28, 2018 (rain date Sunday, July 29)
A benefit for the River Pool at Beacon, this annual swim is one to aspire to if you want to swim in the river and have people support you! There is still time to support any swimmer in this fundraiser. Their goal is $40,000 and they have raised over $20,000 so far! Help keep the River Pool free and updated for everyone! Information >
BOOK READINGS from Colin Dickey & Jenny Offill Day: Saturday, June 28, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Jensen Artists Hiring an Administrative Assistant
Jensen Artists is dedicated to developing the careers and telling the stories of today's most vibrant classical musicians. They are looking for an Administrative Assistant. Forward this to a friend who might make a great fit. Related Industries: Public Relations (PR), Music Details >
Post Your Job: By request, A Little Beacon Blog is now offering Job Listings! If you have a special job that you want to get in front of a special audience, click here for details on how to list it. We love helping people get hired!
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Summer 2018 Painting Workshops Days: Monday, July 23; Tuesday, July 24; Wednesday, July 25, and Friday, July 27, 2018 Time: 9 to 11 am or 2 to 4 pm Location Hudson Valley Young Painters, Sebatos Studio, 6 Stewart Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Are these sunglasses? Are they regular glasses that tint when you're outside (aka "transitions")? Who knows!? That's because Luxe Optique can do almost anything with glasses. You can even get a purple or green tint to your glasses. Pictured here are some of the 🔥 hottest frames of summer for Luxe Optique, by @oliverpeoples. Go browse!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) SAMPLE SALE ALERT! Day: Sample sale from Saturday, July 21, to Saturday, July 28, at the boutique!
There is still time left! Tell your friends right now. Forward this info to them. Come into Beacon, drive to one of the most romantic bridal boutiques in Beacon, and enjoy the day of shopping. Grab a delicious soap or the famous "No Bite Me" Cream from SallyeAnder while you're there!
Rhinebeck Bank
This week we had A Little Beacon Sponsor Sighting of the Rhinebeck Bank branch right across from the $2 Tuesdays movie theater in the Short Hills Mall near Chuck E. Cheese's on our way up to Target in Poughkeepsie! Rhinebeck Bank is a longtime sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog, and a supporter of the arts and so many events here in the Hudson Valley. We are very appreciative! And appreciative of their New England-style landscaping at most branches. Find a Rhinebeck Bank Branch Near You > PS: A $1 Movie Alert has surfaced! Regal is offering the Summer Movie Express - family-friendly movies all summer long on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am. Get the lineup of which movies are playing here.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Look for a great article next week on A Little Beacon Blog that highlights what it means to be an independent insurance agent, and why it becomes especially important in a local community. Meanwhile, see all of the insurance-related articles we have produced with Antalek & Moore, including why it's a good idea to have renters insurance for an apartment above a retail store (don't find out the hard way).
BeaconArts
Beginning next Saturday, August 4, 2018, the rebranded Beacon Free Loop public bus will be driving up and down Beacon - from the mountain to the river - dressed in a new blue logo and name! Formerly the G Loop - which not very many people could understand - the bus is now called the FREE Loop! BeaconArts, Dutchess County Transit and the City of Beacon have joined together to transform this bus line into something hopefully everyone will hail when they need it, where they need it, for free. To make going up and down the mile of Beacon's Main Street and beyond to the train easier. We're working on an article to bring you more info. But until then, listen to this Broadway musician sing while taking a free ride on the bus.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, August 7 from 5 to 7 pm
Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce along with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce for their joint meeting at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades! Networking will take place from 5 to 7 pm. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. All attendees receive a complimentary ticket to the game that night! The evening is courtesy of Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency. Details & RSVP >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host your company retreat, workshop, or cocktail party in A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street with plenty of food options at local eateries. Plus, when you book with A Little Beacon Space, you get built-in promotion on A Little Beacon Blog's website. Reserve Your Spot!
Katie James, Inc.
For the latest Squarespace website designed by Katie James, Inc. for TEC Land Surveying, the design team totally repurposed the blogging tool available in Squarespace in order to showcase the many client projects TEC has completed in different specialty fields for their industry. Based on a special need from the client, Katie James, Inc. made each project dynamic so that a picture, link and project title automatically displays in the corresponding section of the website. For example, when the client adds a new completed project like "Bulls Head Road Bridge Replacement" to the Utility Mapping section, the project will be grouped automatically with other Utility Mapping projects and automatically update the page. It's a huge time-saver trick! Take a look at how it works. How can Katie James, Inc., solve your branding needs? >
Tin Shingle
Need to get the word out about what you do? Tin Shingle teaches you how to do that using PR, Social Media, and SEO (aka Google). All you need is to think big and free your mind. Tin Shingle can help by giving you the training, empowerment, and skills to get this done. Tin Shingle is also owned by A Little Beacon Blog's publisher and specializes in training and empowerment for business owners, artists, and makers. Sign up for their free newsletter >
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A Little Beacon Blog snags more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, and another 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
You're in the thick of summer here in Beacon! Just because we are already getting pitched for fall-ish events (a Corn Bread Contest may be coming...) doesn't mean that this sunny weather is even close to being over. Enjoy the pools, enjoy the hiking, enjoy the shopping, enjoy the eating.
Family Barbecue - Fundraiser for the Spirit of Beacon Day
Day: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Live Concert with Hudson Valley Sally
Day: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hudson Valley Shakespeare at Boscobel House and Gardens
Since 1988, the highly acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has performed under their open-air Theater Tent on Boscobel’s Great Lawn – with Boscobel’s stunning vista of the Hudson River Valley as the backdrop. Bring a bottle of wine or buy a pre-packed picnic from them (our vote!) Just order two days before the show so that they can pack it. Day: Saturday, July 21, "The Heart of Robin Hood" Day: Sunday, July 22, "Richard II" Times: 7:30 pm Information >
Broadway In Beacon - "Kiss Me, Kate"
Day: Sunday, July 22, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Women's Healing Moon Circle - Womb Meditation w/ Cacao Ceremony
Day: Friday, July 20, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
One-Day Memoir Workshop with Donna Minkowitz Day: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Time: 2 to 5 pm Location: Email minkowitz46@gmail.com for location. Information >
Picnic Petals with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill
Day: Sunday, July 22, 2018 Time: Noon to 3 pm Level: Intermediate Location:: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, July 20, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Summer 2018 Painting Workshops Days: Monday to Wednesday, and Friday, July 23-25 and July 27, 2018 Time: 9 to 11 am or 2 to 4 pm Location: Hudson Valley Young Painters, Sebatos Studio, 6 Stewart Ave., Beacon, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
A good pair of sunglasses is a must-have for a weekend getaway. Luxe Optique has the latest trendy designer brands, as well as a few old-trusties you are used to, like these Ray-Bans. Go in, and pick your pair...
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) SAMPLE SALE ALERT! Day: Weeklong Sample Sale from July 21-28 at the boutique!
Tell your friends right now. Forward this email to them. Come into Beacon, drive to one of the most romantic bridal boutiques in Beacon, and enjoy a full day of shopping. Grab an espresso from Trax while you're there! The coffee shop is right next door.
The Bird and Bottle Inn
1123 Old Albany Post Road (Route 9)
Garrison, NY (in the woods)
Recognize this path? It's the revived side-yard of the Bird and Bottle Inn just off of Route 9 in a quaint and quiet little spot. They have recently re-opened under new management, and are open Wednesday to Sunday. It's a serious meat-and-potatoes kind of place - with steak, burgers, and gnocchi - and Adirondack chairs positioned near a rock landscaped fountain.
Rhinebeck Bank Rhinebeck Bank has been committed to the home-purchasing experience in the Hudson Valley for decades. This happy couple worked with Susan Utter when buying their home and "she calmed the wild mortgage jungles with grace, patience, and expertise, helping us navigate through the financial waters." Read more about buying a home through a local bank here!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Learn the differences between insurance you purchase for a stand-alone home, and insurance you buy for a condo. Visit Antalek & Moore in their office at 340 Main St. in Beacon, or call them at (845) 831-4300 to learn more.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce wants your business to succeed. Did you know that their leaders volunteer to run the Visitors Center down across from the Beacon Creamery (on South Ave. and Wolcott Ave.), and are happy to accept your business brochures to share with visitors? Join Today >
Keys to Beacon is a community project to promote access to the arts and music for all citizens. Pianos will be installed in public spaces around the City of Beacon. Check out their new website, designed by Beacon local Timothy Delaney.
Tin Shingle FREEBIE ALERT!
Do you know the painter Anna West? She was the star of this week's Tin Shingle Training TuneUp to discuss her strategies for selling her paintings on Instagram. She has so much insight and experience. You can stream it now for free for the next 24 hours. No need to log in or anything. (Best viewed using Firefox.) Go Go Go!
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host your company retreat, workshop or cocktail party in A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street with plenty of food options at local eateries. Plus, when you book with A Little Beacon Space, you get built-in promotion on A Little Beacon Blog's website. Reserve Your Spot!
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A Little Beacon Blog receives more than 21,500 hits per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, and another 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
This weekend is Second Saturday, and there is plenty of accessible art for you to walk to and participate in. From a live art performance on 9D (aka Wolcott aka the busy road near Bank Square) to the old Beacon High School, as Ethan Cohen's KuBe comes to life on Verplanck Avenue.
Get your sunscreen and walking hat (and superdope shades from Luxe Optique), and tag us in your photos as you explore!
The Reel Life Film Club presents “Dogtown and Z Boys”
Day: Friday, July 13, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 377 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Vintage Postcards, Books, & Ephemera Show and Sale
Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Veterans Memorial Hall Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Opening on Beacon's Second Saturday
at ETHAN COHEN KuBe
(the old Beacon High School) Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Symposium Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Opening Reception Time: 4 to 7 pm
Ethan Cohen Fine Arts is pleased to present Yu Han Yu: Force of Nature, The Power of the Brush, a solo exhibition co-curated by Gan Yu and Ethan Cohen. The exhibition will be held at Ethan Cohen Kunsthalle (KuBe) in Beacon, New York from Saturday, July 14 to Sunday, September 2, 2018. A performance by Yu Han Yu and Yin Mei and Sharp Lines, Soft Nature, a symposium about the converging histories of Chinese ink tradition and the trading history of China, will take place on Saturday, July 14. Symposium participants include Boon Hui Tan, Yu Hanyu, Professor Eugene Wang, Yin Mei, Melik Kaylan, Ethan Cohen, Isaac Aden, and Gan Yu. Thank you to KuBe for sponsoring this month's Second Saturday Guide!
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Wood Type, Chromatic Wood Type and Its History
Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: 9 to 10 am; 10:30 to 11:30 am Location: No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Bellydance Workshop
Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Reserve spot: redmuise@hotmail.com Location Dennings Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information >
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
Tiny Book Show and Workshop
Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
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Ballet Intensive Week | Monday to Friday, August 13-17, 2018
In a weeklong intensive taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani at Ballet Arts Studio, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointework and practice variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Call them today at (845) 831-1870 to save your child's spot. Get Details Here >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
One of Luxe Optique's recent happy clients, Travie McCoy in his new sabine be eyewear frames. He #gotluxed and raved: "My favorite pair thus far-❤️™️"
Here's the thing - you can #getluxed too. There is a perfect frame waiting for you inside. The question is... Which one will you choose?
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
Gowns found in Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique can be customized to each bride, like this one here! Planning several months in advance is a sure way to guarantee you'll be able to pick up the dress in time. Brides need the perfect fit, and will be fitted in the beautiful boutique that is Lambs Hill, at the base of Mount Beacon.
Rhinebeck Bank
This recent episode of "Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank" features author Randi Zinn, owner of Beyond Mom. Find out the inspiration behind her book "Going Beyond Mom," how to activate your mind, body, and business after having a baby. READ IT!
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Learn the difference between insurance you purchase for a standalone home, and insurance you buy for a condo. Visit Antalek & Moore in their office at 340 Main St. office, or call them at (845) 831-4300 to learn more.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is printing a Business Guide! This Guide will run for two years and the first printing will be about 5,000 copies. Advertising space is limited, and will be available for Beacon Chamber members first. If you would like to reserve a spot, please send an email to Beaconguide2017@gmail.com This is an 8 1/2 x 11 book in full color. Ad sizes range from Business Card, to quarter- or half-pages, and full page. Join Today >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host your company retreat, workshop or cocktail party in A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street with plenty of food options at local eateries. Plus, when you book with A Little Beacon Space, you get built-in promotion on A Little Beacon Blog's website. Reserve Your Spot!
BeaconArts Days: Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Bannerman Island, by way of Beacon Dock, 1 Red Flynn Drive
Enjoy this musical production, “1776,” on Bannerman Island at the Bannerman Residence, a stage that is only open for special occasions. The show stars Broadway veterans Craig Schulman and Kelly Ellenwood. Featuring Russell Cusick, Doug DeMarco, Asher Pacht, Fay Gerbes Pacht, Alexander Ullian, and Glen Macken. Adult tickets, $65. Call for reservations: (855) 256-4007
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is interviewing Beacon-based painter Anna West, to learn how she has been successfully using Instagram for a year to sell her paintings, both here and abroad (learn how she sold two while painting in Florence, Italy). This live broadcast is free, so save your "seat" and watch from home! Register >
Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog
A Little Beacon Blog snags more than 21,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps produce local news. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community. We have designed the most integrated advertising packages in the Hudson Valley to work for your business.
You'll always find busy bees on Beacon's Main Street! There's always a power drill being used somewhere to hang a new sign or art. This new shop - The Square Foot - was spotted in the old Matteawan Train Station, carrying designer/owner Connie Verrusio's jewelry and other "interesting things." Tell us about what you find! And check out A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide to read about what you'll find in Beacon, in shops geared to Foodies to Home & Design to Fashion!
2nd Annual Cannonball Run
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to noon Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY
A Little Beacon Blog is proud to be the Media Sponsor for this event! This is the only 5K or 1-mile race - that we know of - that ends with a jump into a pool! And it's for a great cause.
Click here to get all the details.
Live Concert with James Keepnews
Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, N Information >
Family Fun Balancing Day
Day: Sunday, July 8, 2018 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Grace Golf and Dinner Benefit
Day: Monday, July 9, 2018 Time: 7:30 am through evening Location: Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club, 103 Route 343, Millbrook, NY Information >
SAVE THE DATE!
Opening on Beacon's Second Saturday
at ETHAN COHEN KuBe
(the old Beacon High School) Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Time: 4 to 7 pm
Ethan Cohen Fine Arts is pleased to present Yu Han Yu: Force of Nature, The Power of the Brush, a solo exhibition co-curated by Gan Yu and Ethan Cohen. The exhibition will be held at Ethan Cohen Kunsthalle (KuBe) in Beacon, New York, from Saturday, July 14 to Sunday, September 2, 2018. A performance by Yu Han Yu and Yin Mei and Sharp Lines, Soft Nature, a symposium about the converging histories of Chinese ink tradition and the trading history of China, will take place on Saturday, July 14. Symposium participants include Boon Hui Tan, Yu Hanyu, Professor Eugene Wang, Yin Mei, Melik Kaylan, Ethan Cohen, Isaac Aden, and Gan Yu. Thank you KuBe for sponsoring this month's Second Saturday Guide!
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.
REGISTRATION OPEN:
Ballet Intensive Week | Monday to Friday, August 13 to 17, 2018
Taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, mornings of this weeklong class at Ballet Arts Studio will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers will do pointe work and work on variations, as well as study character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. The intensive will culminate with a studio performance on Friday. Get Details Here >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Have you ever considered glasses to be works of art? Several design collections at Luxe Optique could persuade you; consider these limited edition, "très exclusive" as indicated by the engraving on the earpiece of this French frame, which is #20 out of only 80! Let the friendly staff at Luxe Optique teach you about what designer eyewear really is...
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light)
New in the shop at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique: flower girl dresses! Little Ayleen pictured here is playing dress-up in one of Lambs Hill's new flower girl dresses from Hayley Paige. Stop in to see the collection!
Rhinebeck Bank | First Fridays in Poughkeepsie Day: Friday, July 6, 2018 Time: 5 to 8:30 pm
Plenty to do in Poughkeepsie tonight! Join Rhinebeck Bank for First Friday Poughkeepsie’s American Rock-themed celebration in downtown Poughkeepsie, 52-68 Crannell St. It’s kid-friendly with a bounce house, face painters and Touch-A-Truck. Look for the dunk tank and Hudson Valley Young Professionals HVYP Backyard cornhole tournament, both to benefit their featured charitable organizations for July: MHA Dutchess Vet2Vet, Family Services and The New Deal Creative Arts Center. Enjoy live music by The Ceesar Band, Conor Walsh, Ian Flanigan and Ill Harmonics. Hosted by Michelle Barone-Lepore, First Friday Poughkeepsie Emcee, and DJ Smitty / YOUR DJ.
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Brush up on pool safety for your home with these tips from one of Antalek & Moore's favorite insurance carriers, Travelers. Antalek & Moore is always thinking about safety first and how you can avoid risk in your home. #ThinkSafe. Visit Antalek & Moore in their 340 Main Street office, or call them at (845) 831-4300 to learn more.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is printing a Business Guide! This Guide will run for two years, and the first printing will be about 5,000 copies. Advertising space is limited and will be available for Beacon Chamber members first. If you would like to reserve a spot, please send an email to beaconguide2017@gmail.com. The book is going to be 8 1/2 by 11 inches, in full color. The sizes for available ad spaces start at business card, then quarter-page, then half-page, up to full page. Join Today >
A Little Beacon Space | Private Bookings
Host your company retreat, workshop or cocktail party in A Little Beacon Space! Located in the middle of Main Street, with plenty of food options at local eateries. Plus, when you book with A Little Beacon Space, you get built in promotion on A Little Beacon Blog's website. Reserve Your Spot!
Katie James, Inc. Thank you, Susan Pagones, for this recent client testimonial about the website design work completed for the Beacon Chamber of Commerce:
"I have had the opportunity to work with Katie at Katie James, Inc. on many projects ranging from our Insurance business marketing to the remodeling of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce website. Katie was able to sit with myself and other board members to explain how the website works in an understandable way so that we can operate it ourselves. Her work on the Chamber website was the reason membership has increased and is actually reaching the business." Learn More About Katie James, Inc., Couture Branding >
BeaconArts Days: Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Bannerman Island, by way of Beacon Dock, 1 Red Flynn Drive
Enjoy this musical production, “1776,” on Bannerman Island at the Bannerman Residence, a stage that is only open for special occasions. The show stars Broadway veterans Craig Schulman and Kelly Ellenwood. Featuring Russell Cusick, Doug DeMarco, Asher Pacht, Fay Gerbes Pacht, Alexander Ullian, and Glen Macken. Adult tickets, $65. Call for reservations: (855) 256-4007
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is interviewing Beacon-based painter Anna West, to learn how she has been successfully using Instagram for a year to sell her paintings, both here and abroad. (Learn how she sold two while painting in Florence, Italy.) This live broadcast is free, so save your "seat" and watch from home! Register >
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
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Magic: The Gatherine
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Who is ready to Pumpkin Spice up ALL THE THINGS because the first day of Fall is this Saturday (at 9:54 pm to exact). Brett's Hardware is on it early, with this clever carving of a pumpkin inside a pumpkin inside a pumpkin inside a pumpkin. And they have mums. Because what's a front porch or window box in the fall without mums?
Tiny Concerts at Beacon's Bus Shelters
4th Annual Sausage Fest
Special Presentation: Grannies Respond to Keep Families Together 
Free Movie Night in Beacon’s Green Street Park
This weekend is 
Corn Festival 2018 from the Beacon Sloop Club
BALLET ARTS STUDIO
Family Barbecue - Fundraiser for the Spirit of Beacon Day
