Martin Luther King Jr. Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 1/12/2024

Happy Martin Luther King Day. The Springfield Baptist Church is once again the starting point for the MLK Day Parade, followed by a Celebration Service, presented by the Southern Dutchess Coalition and the Beacon Sloop Club. Details are here and below. WAR ON GAZA UPDATE Yesterday (Thursday) was the first day of South Africa's case against Israel for the crime of genocide on Gaza, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) the World Court in The Hague. The 5 main acts of genocide that one of the advocates representing South Africa, Adila Hassim, listed are: Mass killings of Palestinians; Bodily and mental harm; Forced displacement and food blockade; Destruction of the healthcare system; and Preventing Palestinian births. Read about that here at AlJazeera. The United States and the UK also began bombing Yemen, after the Houthis in Yemen have maintained their maritime boycott of cargo ships passing through their waters. The Houthis declared that they will maintain the boycott until Israel stops bombing Palestine, and they insist on more humanitarian aid to Gazans. The Houthis have killed no one, but the United States killed at least 10 Houthi fighters before unleashing bombs yesterday, and at least 5 Houthi fighters from the bombing, General Yahya Sarea, the spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi armed forces, just confirmed. Read about that attack here. Learn more about the Houthis here. Since there are so many pro-Palestinian protests and disruptions happening in the Hudson Valley, with many ALBB readers asking where to find them, we started a regular protest schedule below. Some happen every Saturday or every Sunday in an area near you. WORDS FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. It's always time to re-read a book by Martin Luther King, Jr. This passage from "Why We Can't Wait" on page 146 talks about genocide and disruption. Buy this book at Binnacle Books in Beacon. "Our nation was born in genocide when it embraced the doctrine that the original American, the Indian, was an inferior race. Even before there were large numbers of Negroes on our shores, the scar of racial hatred had already disfigured colonial society. From the sixteenth century forward, blood flowed into battles over racial supremacy. We are perhaps the only nation which tried as a matter of national policy to wipe out its indigenous population. Moreover, we elevated that tragic experience into a noble crusade. Indeed, even today we have not permitted ourselves to reject or to feel remorse for this shameful episode. Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore all exalt it. "Our children are still taught to respect the violence which reduced a red-skinned people of an earlier culture into a few fragmented groups herded into impoverished reservations. This is a sharp contrast to many nations south of the border, which assimilated their Indians, respected their culture, and elevated many of them to high position. "It was upon this massive base of racism that the prejudice toward the nonwhite was readily built, and found rapid growth. This long-standing racist ideology has corrupted and diminished our democratic ideals. It is this tangled web of prejudice from which many Americans now seek to liberate themselves, without realizing how deeply it has been woven into their consciousness. "The roots are deep, and this condition in turn influences the character of the Negro Revolution. Our history teaches us that wielding the sword against racial superiority is not effective. The bravery of the Indian, employing spears and arrows against the Winchester and the Colt, had ultimately to eventuate in defeat. On the other hand, history also teaches that submission produces no acceptable result. Nonresistance merely reinforces the myth that one race is inherently inferior to another. Negroes today are neither exercising violence nor accepting domination. They are disturbing the tranquility of the nation until the existence of injustice is recognized as a virulent disease menacing the whole society, and is cured."                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Lit Lit Day: Friday, January 12, 2024 Time: 7-9pm (6:30pm if you want to sign up!) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY You can read your own writing of any genre, for up to five minutes, until we run out of time! The Howland has asked that folks pay a suggested donation of $3-$5 (more if you can, less if you can’t) to help them with expenses. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available at the back for purchase. Winter Wineryland Day: Saturday, January 13, 2024 Time: 11am-6pm Location: Robibero Winery, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz, NY Embrace the chilly weather at Robibero Winery with a weekend of special frozen and hot cocktails, along with award-winning COLD whites! Wood-fired pizza, hot coco and s’mores kits available for purchase. Live Music Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm Information > Group Spirit Healing With Daisy  Day: Saturday, January 13, 2024 Time: 6-7pm Location: 51 Springside Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY Join Daisy for a restorative group healing in the salt cave. She will provide immense energetic healing while in a light trance state. The healing is guided entirely by Spirit and is uniquely customized to your needs at the time. Information > Snowman Craft & Cookie Party Day: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time: 10:00am Location: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 110 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY  Start your frigid fun filled morning off by joining Nature Educators to make your own adorable sock snowman, the perfect craft for a cold winter day! Then get creative as you decorate a snowman sugar cookie to enjoy while listening to a snowman story. Finally (snow permitting) we’ll head outside to build a group snowman! Information >  Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Jonathan Biss, pianist (launch of HCMC's annual four-concert piano festival) Day: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time: 4-5:30pm - with free reception following Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Pay-What-You-Wish to $35. “A young American pianist who always displays impeccable taste and a formidable technique” (The New Yorker), Jonathan Biss is a world renowned pianist who channels his deep musical curiosity into performances and projects in the concert hall and beyond. In addition to performing with today’s leading orchestras, Jonathan Biss continues to expand his reputation as a teacher, musical thinker, and one of the great Beethoven interpreters of our time. In his third performance on our series, Mr. Biss will perform two works by Schubert and a world premiere solo work by Tyson Gholston Davis. Information > Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Revisiting Beacon's Inspiration In 2024 Day: Monday, January 15, 2024 Time: 8:45am. Get all of the times here, and the parade route. Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper (aka Church Street)  This year, the Beacon Free Press’ front page news story about the Martin Luther King Day Celebration at the Springfield Baptist Church revived light on the original inspiration for the MLK Day in Beacon. Read All About It Here >  Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! These disruptions happen every Saturday or Sunday. Click on them for details.     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Have you tried the El Nica Taquitos yet?! Corn tortillas, Chicken thighs, Crema, Chipotle Mayo purple slaw, and Homemade Tomato Sauce... Stop in for this goodness! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We are here for the FISH tacos... all year, every season. Especially when they're from Baja and made with fresh delicious guac. Don't forget to stop in to check out the specials! PS: TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. No Sunday scaries happening at Carters... especially when there's SUNDAY BRUNCH every Sunday. Chicken & waffles? Yes. Eggs, french toast, and so much more. What better way to start/end the week! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5. Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spice up your weekend with lunch at Beacon Bread Company! We always talk about their breakfast and brunch... because how delicious it is, and yes, because of the full service coffee bar. BUT they indeed have lunch, including this Kimchi Chicken sandwich, deep fried to a crisp and topped with their house Kimchi! PS: BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday. PPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY One of our favorite places to gather with friends and family is Ziatun. The vibes are immaculate and the Hummus and Baba Ganoushe are out of this world. You can order Hummus and Baba Ganoushe platters for any occasion. PS: Ziatun is open everyday. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > Eggberts is always loading their Delivery van for your online orders! With FREE delivery. If the weather closes a Farmers Market, Eggberts will deliver to you the day before or the day after the weather clears for safety. Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, goat, and egg needs. Free range, antibiotic-free, and delicious.  DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking or something sophisticated and affordable? Look no further than Luxe Optique! Top trending and favorite brands. Head in and snag a pair for you. You deserve to treat yourself - even after the holidays!  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon New year, new books! No better place to stop into than Binnacle Books. And if you're not sure of what new book to pick up, ask the crew! They will guide you in the right direction and help you find the book that you'll want to binge read. Beware that NEW popular books go quick here! And lastly, support your local bookstore always! Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BEAUTY Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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The First Week! :: Retail Therapy Guide 1/5/2024

First weekend of the New Year! Happy 2024! With that, the potential first snow storm of the year! Classic arrival after December, kicking off January with snow plowing and salt. Remember to get a car wash afterwards, to wash of that salt from the bottom of your car. When there is more than 2" of snow, cars need to be off the street so that the snowplows from Beacon's Highway Department can come through. Buddy up with your neighbors or park in a free public parking lot. To open up the DMV parking lot for the anticipated cars moving from the street to the parking lot, the Beacon Farmers Market is closed this Sunday. But fear not, you can order your eggs, steak, pork, lamb and goat from Eggberts Free Range Farm, who will stock their van for online orders and make free deliveries once the roads are clear.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Play Sets: Dan Flavin Day: Saturday, January 6, 2024 Time: 10:30am Location: Dia Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Information > City of Beacon Swearing-in Ceremony Day: Saturday, January 6, 2024 Time: 3pm Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon, Veterans-Memorial Building Everyone is welcome to join the Mayor and City Councilmembers as they take the oath of office with community, family, friends, and other local elected officials. Master of Ceremonies is former City Councilmember George Mansfield. Reception and light refreshments to follow. Awakening Wellness Workshop Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024 Time: 4-5pm Location: Chakra Bowls, 36 Eastdale Avenue North Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > O.M.WOW! Have you seen the new mural at Dulce Cielo MX? Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We won't ever get over the specials at Baja. Always so good and always pair so nicely with their seasonal cocktails! Don't forget the calamari... seriously! PS TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Finally! If you don't know.... The scaffolding has been taken down from next door at Carters, as the building is entering new phases of its construction. The corner building is looking very nice! Looking forward to seeing what’s coming next. The sidewalk is now easier for you to get down. Come sit by the windows and enjoy the view of Main St. PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Carters is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday's for the winter. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY This French Toast tho...No better place than BBC! Fresh baked goods made daily. Berrylicious :) PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday. PPS Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY New Retail Drop! Resistance Totes Watermelon edition at Ziatun! Need one. Limited supplies and available in off white and black. All sales will be donated to the people in Palestine. The donations are focused on PTSD for the children survivors. PS! Ziatun is open everyday. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > You can find Eggbert’s Free Range Farm at the Beacon Farmer’s Market on Sunday's! For all of your meat, poultry, and egg needs. Free range, antibiotic-free, and delicious. Farm Fresh Eggs are $6/dozen. DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking or something sophisticated and affordable? Look no further than Luxe Optique! Top trending and favorite brands. Head in and snag a pair for you. You deserve to treat yourself - even after the holidays!  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Fun and unique finds always available at Binnacle! Books that had lives well before they ended up at Binnacle. Books that you can't find anywhere else. And if you're not sure where to start or what book to read, just talk to the crew! Always happy to help you find the book that you won't want to put down.  Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BEAUTY Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Blessings and Wishes For The New Year :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/29/2023

Last weekend of the year! Wishing you many blessings as we enter the New Year.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Dia Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY Information > Mama Roux Drag Brunch Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023 Time: 11am (Seating is limited for both our 11am and 2pm gatherings. Showtimes are at 11:30am and 2:30pm sharp) Location: Mama Roux, 96 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information > The 2nd Annual New Years Eve Party for People with Kids Who Won't Make It Until Midnight Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023 Time: 12-6pm (Complimentary Champagne Toast at 5pm) Location: 88 Colden St, Beacon, NY DJ Diego Spinning the Tunes! Information > New Year's Eve Live Music at Carter's Restaurant in Beacon Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023 Time: 6pm-1am Location: Carters Restaurant and Lounge, 424 Main St, Beacon, NY Details below! Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Taste that makes your senses come alive! 🌮🤤 Birria where every bite is a journey to the paradise of flavor. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Festive cocktails aren't stopping over at Baja! Stop in for a refreshing New Year cocktail! Specials may be available... always are... and always so good! PS TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. 🥂 New Year Eve 🥂 Taking reservations now. Ticket 🎟️ Price Includes: SCHEDULE: 6pm: Cocktail Hour with Passed Apps 7pm: Buffet Dinner 8:30pm: Live Music: Mama's Black Sheep 11:30pm: Mama's Black Sheep Spin DJ Music 'til the ball drops 12pm: NYE Countdown & Toast Listen to Mama's Black Sheep here! BUFFET MENU Shrimp Cocktail | Lobster Roll Lamb Chops | Assorted Quiche | Bruschetta | Stromboli Caprese Pizza | Tuna Poke | Crabcake Dinner Buffet: Sausage & Peppers | Sliced Filet Mignon Lobster Ravioli in Lobster Sauce | Chicken Marsala | Rice Mixed Vegetables | Wings | Salmon | Shrimp Scampi Rigatoni ala vodka | Stuffed Mushrooms w/Filet & Brie Macn Cheese | Clams Oreganata | Korean Pork Drumlets Mixed Green Salad | Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Dessert Display RESERVE NOW! Call 845-743-6527 TICKETS: $150 Includes Top Shelf Alcohol $100 No Alcohol Included Gratuity Not Included (tip your server!) PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Stop in during the last weekend of the year to enjoy something new from BBC's NEW Winter cocktail menu - like this Winter Sangria made with a red wine blend, orange liqueur, and hibiscus, pomegranate, and cranberry juices. Let's get festive one last time! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Another thing that is Palestinian. “Kaek el Quds”. Ziatün's food is made with love and practiced with authentic traditional recipes that have been passed down from generations. Their food is another form of Palestinian Resistance. Our suggestion? Get a little bit of everything... including this! A taste of Palestine. PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > Did you run out of eggs at the end of the holiday shenanigans?! Eggberts has you covered! Order online and they’ll deliver to your door! Free and no order minimum! DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Looking or something sophisticated and affordable? Look no further than Luxe Optique! Top trending and favorite brands. Head in and snag a pair for you. You deserve to treat yourself - even after the holidays!  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Just thought you might want an update on this section! There are more signed, rare, and/or 1st editions throughout the shop waiting to be picked up off the shelves. You gotta head in and explore. We're not too big on New Year's resolutions - because we believe you can start a resolution any time - but maybe this time of year is a good one for you to start reading! Start or join a book club.  Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BEAUTY Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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The Last Days :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/22/2023

Hello A Little Beacon Blog Family, This year is joyous, but it is very sad. Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Christmas has been canceled by the churches in Bethlehem (see here from the Washington Post) because 20,000 Palestinians have been murdered by Israel, and over 6,000 more are missing. If Jesus was born right now in a manger, he would most definitely be killed under the rubble of his tent or house being bombed by Zionists from Israel, who are targeting innocents and children. Nowhere in Palestine is safe. If you want to unfollow right now, that's totally alright. It shows your Islamaphobia, Islamaracism, and your deep comfort in your own white supremacy. But before you go, consider listening to Wali Khan, who asks a question of if anyone were to criticize the Pope, would they be considered anti-Catholic, and then fired for their opinion. The answer is: No. The Pope recently called Israeli's killings "terrorism" after Christians were killed point blank. The Pope was quoted in many media outlets, including Vanity Fair, where he said: “I continue to receive very grave and painful news from Gaza,” Francis said. “Unarmed civilians are the objects of bombings and shootings. And this happened even inside the Holy Family parish complex, where there are no terrorists, but families, children, people who are sick or disabled, nuns...Some are saying, ‘This is terrorism and war,’” the Pope said. “Yes, it is war. It is terrorism.” Those of you who are still here, we know your solidarity with human hearts. That more than one person or group of people can experience a genocide. That vengeance for one genocide does not need to happen upon a people for 75 years of occupation, and for this year, be the most gruesome the world has seen in such a short period of time. A Little Beacon Blog has been deeply following this, which has mainly been posted at our Instagram which you can see here, simply because it is faster. All of our reposts and videos will be reposted at A Little Beacon Blog as well. Saturday's won't be the same without the Pink Unicorn of Beacon - Dave Shelly. His spirit was unmatched. Said his wife this Friday evening: "A week ago you left for the other side of the rainbow, my best friend, my person, my husband. And I still cannot fathom how this is possible. My heart is broken but full all at once and I also don’t know how this is possible but know I’ll love you forever and no one will ever be able to match you in my eyes.” Read More Here >                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Nov 17-Dec 22 Fri, Sat, Sun & December 18-22 Time: 12-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Find unique gifts from local artists who, some of them, only display at this holiday sale. This is a  real opportunity to find special gifts that you cannot find year long. Small Business Pop Up Market Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023 Time: 1pm-6pm Location: Dulce Cafe, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Devitt's Nursery & Supply, 56 Devitt Cir, New Windsor, NY It’s a Hudson Valley thing and if you know who Eggbert is, then you know how special he is to the local community & if you don't then come join in on a local tradition that has been happening since 1971! Information > Happy Christmas Eve Long Dock Park to the Waterfall Walk Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Discover the true flavor of tacos at Dulce Cielo Mx! Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian or vegan, they have delicious options to satisfy all taste buds!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join the Baja 328 team and others on Saturday December 23rd from 9-11pm for their first Christmas party featuring discounted drinks, an ugly sweater contest and other festive activities! Prize of a $50 gift card! PS TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. 🥂 New Year Eve 🥂 Taking reservations now. Ticket 🎟️ Price Includes: SCHEDULE: 6pm: Cocktail Hour with Passed Apps 7pm: Buffet Dinner 8:30pm: Live Music: Mama's Black Sheep 11:30pm: Mama's Black Sheep Spin DJ Music 'til the ball drops 12pm: NYE Countdown & Toast Listen to Mama's Black Sheep here! BUFFET MENU Shrimp Cocktail | Lobster Roll Lamb Chops | Assorted Quiche | Bruschetta | Stromboli Caprese Pizza | Tuna Poke | Crabcake Dinner Buffet: Sausage & Peppers | Sliced Filet Mignon Lobster Ravioli in Lobster Sauce | Chicken Marsala | Rice Mixed Vegetables | Wings | Salmon | Shrimp Scampi Rigatoni ala vodka | Stuffed Mushrooms w/Filet & Brie Macn Cheese | Clams Oreganata | Korean Pork Drumlets Mixed Green Salad | Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Dessert Display RESERVE NOW! Call 845-743-6527 TICKETS: $150 Includes Top Shelf Alcohol $100 No Alcohol Included Gratuity Not Included (tip your server!) PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY There's always a good reason to enjoy this favorite pairing of the season! Tomato soup and grilled cheese... name a better duo. Especially when it's from Beacon Bread! Warm your belly and soul! Don't forget to check out the full service coffee bar with speacilty lattes. PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ziatün in Arabic means “olive”, and a single olive is their seed that they planted here in Beacon. Their food is made with love and practiced with authentic traditional recipes that have been passed down from generations. Their food is another form of Palestinian Resistance. Our suggestion? Get a little bit of everything... especially the hummus! You'll thank us later! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > You need to get these Beef Short Ribs from Eggberts! And then slow cook into a soft pulled sandwich! Delicious to say the least! You can order ahead of time in Eggbert's online shop, and they can deliver free to you, or you can pick up at the Coldspring Farmers Market on Saturday's and the Beacon Farmers Market on Sunday's.  DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is dressed up and ready for the holiday weekend! They're also open for you to go inand snag those winter glasses that will complete your holiday outfit! OR as a last minute special gift! Luxe always has new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Available in Binnacle! Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear. The collection won an American Book Award, a 2022 Palestine Book Award and was named a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry, as well as the 2022 Walcott Poetry Prize. Abu Toha is a columnist for Arrowsmith Press, and his writings from Gaza have also appeared in The Nation and Literary Hub. Stop in and snag a copy before they go! Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella Dancer's wishing you a Happy Holiday Weekend! Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BEAUTY Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Countdown Mode :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/15/2023

It's the 15th of December. That means, you only have days left to find those epcial gifts, and ship them. Beacon is filled with the most amazing small businesses (and business owners). You can find ALBB's full Shopping Guide here and then our Restaurant Guide for when you're hungry or thirsty in between. PS: Foodies take note: Carter's is now serving brunch on Saturdays as well as Sundays.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Gimlick: A Sketch Comedy Experience Day: December 15, 2023 Time: 8pm Location: 22 Kent St. Beacon, NY 12508 Audiences are invited to see the world through Gimlick’s eyes… if they dare! Sometimes surreal, occasionally unsettling, reliably ridiculous— this is a sketch comedy experience by three women searching for their place in the universe and maximum female pleasure. Throughout the course of the show they give advice for how to deal with modern technology, rabies, unwanted body hair, and demonic rituals. With backgrounds in improv comedy and theater, it is a show that blends big laughs with surprising theatricality, along with healthy doses of insanity thrown in for good measure. Information > Yanarella Dance's 3rd Annual Donuts with Santa Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 9:30am-11:00am Location: Yanarella Dance, 312 Main St, Beacon, NY a FREE event for all those who attend! Donuts, refreshments, games and activities - all while hanging out with the big man himself, Santa!  Winter Solstice Celestial Celebration Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 6pm-1am Location: 46 Deer Hill Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Syncretic Liturgy Day: Sunday, December 17, 2023 Time: 2pm Location: Prophecy Hall, 1113 Wolcott, Beacon, NY We are bringing back a congregation to Prophecy Hall for another righteous assembly that employs traditional customs to deviate from convention. The longest night of the year is the closest to darkness that we get, it is a universal time for introspection and stillness. But while the days are growing shorter, we grow closer to one another and the earth. Information > Howland Cutural Center’s Annual HOLIDAY HOOT Hosted by Goldee Greene! Day: Sunday, December 17, 2023 Time: 6pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa. Fun for the whole family! Jazz, Broadway, Pop, Opera, Spoken Word Information > FREE Narcan Training Day: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Time: 12:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY Learn how to use Narcan and potentially save a life! Join the Council for Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County for a free Narcan training session. Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. A free Naloxone kit will be provided for all attendees 18 and older at the conclusion of the training. Registration is recommended to ensure there are enough Narcan kits available. Register here > Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Nov 17-Dec 22 Fri, Sat, Sun & December 18-22 Time: 12-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Find unique gifts from local artists who, some of them, only display at this holiday sale. This is a  real opportunity to find special gifts that you cannot find year long. Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Holiday Catering at El Nica Spot! Gallina Rellena.. (Stuffed chicken), Stuffing: potatoes, carrots, pork, veggies sofrito! Feeds 4 people and comes with white rice, green salad, and bread. Place your orders for December 24th BY December 20th. Pick up will be at 3pm! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Unwrap the joy of Baja's holiday specials with some of their new food and festive cocktail features! The vibes, the food, and the seasonal cocktails are SO GOOD. Baja can whip up a mocktail for you too. And although we recommend trying the specials (because they are indeed SPECIAL and don't last long), don't forget that TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. 🥂 New Year Eve 🥂 Taking reservations now. Ticket 🎟️ Price Includes: SCHEDULE: 6pm: Cocktail Hour with Passed Apps 7pm: Buffet Dinner 8:30pm: Live Music: Mama's Black Sheep 11:30pm: Mama's Black Sheep Spin DJ Music 'til the ball drops 12pm: NYE Countdown & Toast BUFFET MENU Shrimp Cocktail | Lobster Roll Lamb Chops | Assorted Quiche | Bruschetta | Stromboli Caprese Pizza | Tuna Poke | Crabcake Dinner Buffet: Sausage & Peppers | Sliced Filet Mignon Lobster Ravioli in Lobster Sauce | Chicken Marsala | Rice Mixed Vegetables | Wings | Salmon | Shrimp Scampi Rigatoni ala vodka | Stuffed Mushrooms w/Filet & Brie Macn Cheese | Clams Oreganata | Korean Pork Drumlets Mixed Green Salad | Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Dessert Display RESERVE NOW! Call 845-743-6527 TICKETS: $150 Includes Top Shelf Alcohol $100 No Alcohol Included Gratuity Not Included (tip your server!) PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY "Baby, it's cold outside.. say what's in that drink?! Baby" , it's... actually Beacon Bread Company's Toasty Fluff Hot Chocolate! Name a better way to warm your body & heart! Stop in for this... a full coffee bar, brunch, and more! Fresh baked breads and cookies every day with flour from the best of the best - King Arthur Baking Company. PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fresh made hummus with imported ingredients and authentic family recipes! Nothing better. Authentic Middle Eastern food at Ziatun and you truly can't get anything like it anywhere else! Our suggestion? Get a little bit of everything... especially the hummus! You'll thank us later! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > Eggberts Free Range Farm is a family-owned farm for the past 50 years, owned by farmer Carrie Sabins in Washingtonville, NY. Across her two farms, live hens, goats, pigs, and cattle. All roam freely and eat grass and other nutritious sources, like sunflower and pumpkin seeds, flower petals, etc. There are no nitrates in their meats. DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon This is your sign to head on into Luxe Optique and snag those winter glasses that will complete your holiday outfit! Because... look how fabulous?! AND, It's officially the countdown to winter! ☃️ Lucky for you... Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The Question of Palestine... Binnacle was able to snag a few copies right before they went on backorder! They may or may not have anymore... but this is your sign to SHOP at Binnacle.. support small business, read a new book, try a new read, gift someone a special book! Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella Dance's 3rd Annual Donuts with Santa Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 9:30am-11:00am Location: Yanarella Dance, 312 Main St, Beacon, NY a FREE event for all those who attend! Donuts, refreshments, games and activities - all while hanging out with the big man himself, Santa!  Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Lots Of Holiday Things To Do :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/8/2023

Happy Hanukkah. If you are looking for the best latkas in Beacon, you can find them at Pandorica, which started as a tea room, but rebranded to be a Dr. Who themed dining experience. People come from all over the country to dine there. There is a new menorah lighting event happening in Beacon, which you can learn about below. See how these Manhattanites designed their menorah lighting at Columbus Circle. A Little Beacon Blog ran a series of news updates on our Instagram about today in Palestine. Many Jewish people are against this genocide, like this person wearing a knitted watermelon yamaka. The watermelon is a symbol of Palestinian freedom. You can get a "Watermelon Resistance" t-shirt at Ziatun, another restaurant in Beacon who is featured below.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Holiday Fineries At The Wineries Day: Saturday, December 9, 2023 & Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY Information > Menorah Lighting In Beacon Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 4:30pm Location: Pohill Park (corner of Main Street, Wolcott Ave and South Ave) The Chabad of Beacon is a new Jewish center in Beacon at 65 East Main Street started by Rabbi Shaya and his wife Esty. started a Charade Jewish center in Beacon. This Menorah Lighting will include Mayor Lee Kyriacou. Information > Winter Market Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Twin Star Orchards,155 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, 12561 Shop local artisans! Information > Paint & Sip Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 12pm-2:30pm Location: Two Way Brewing, Beacon, NY Ticket includes step by step instruction, all art materials and one drink from the bar! Information > LAST DAY OPEN! Plan Bee Farm Brewery Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: Plan Bee Farm Brewery115 Underhill RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603 Information > Photos With Santa Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 2-4pm Location: St. Joachim's Church Gym, 51 Leonard Street, Beacon, NY Event hosted by St. Francis of Assist Lodge in Beacon. Come get out for a family fun time! Meet Santa & his friends and have a chance to win prizes. Dogs are welcome too! $10 ticket includes picture with Santa, snacks, drinks, and crafts. Raffles are from local businesses.  The Nutcracker Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 3pm Location: Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > 2023 Toys for Tots Donations Day: December 11, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: One Park Place, 300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202 The Colwell Law Group, LLC proudly supports Toys for Tots this holiday season as an official drop-off collection site for toys. Your contributions will be collected by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, benefiting local families and children in need. Feel free to drop off your new, unwrapped toys at our convenient office location: One Park Place, 300 S State St, Syracuse, NY. Our drop-off is available from Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until December 11th, 2023. Join us in spreading joy and happiness throughout our community. Information > SAVE THE DATE! Lit Lit Mixer Day: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Happy Valley Arcade Bar, 296 Main St., Beacon, NY Come just to hang out with other writers and readers in our area! SAVE THE DATE! BeaconArts Holiday Party at the Hudson Valley Brewery! Day: December 14, 2023 Time: 7-10pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main St, Beacon, NY Join them for the 2023 BeaconArts Holiday Party! There will be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to connect with the full BeaconArts community. Bonus!: The party will be on the second floor, Hudson Valley Brewery's newly renovated event space. Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Nov 17-Dec 22 Fri, Sat, Sun & December 18-22 Time: 12-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Find unique gifts from local artists who, some of them, only display at this holiday sale. This is a  real opportunity to find special gifts that you cannot find year long. SAVE THE DATE! A Little Beacon Blog / Beacon Digital / Main Office Holiday Party! Day: December 21, 2023 Time: 5-7pm Location: Beacon Digital / Main Office Come for a night of festivities, music, and vision boarding. Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Discover the perfect blend of traditional Mexican delights food , vegetarian and vega at Dulce Cielo Mx! 🌮 Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Mexico, where authenticity meets innovation. From classic tacos to plant-based wonders, they cater to every palate. Join them for a culinary adventure that celebrates the best of Mexican cuisine, with a special touch for our vegetarian and vegan friends. Your taste journey begins here!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Always popping into Baja to check the menu board for delicious and seasonal specials! Look at that fresh guac and those crisp sprouts! Stop in for this deliciousness and don't forget to reach out to Baja for their exceptional catering services! Leave the stress of cooking at the front door. Be sure to plan ahead!  Can we talk about how TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja!? $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Say no more... PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Carter's can host your Private Party! Celebrations, Rehearsal Dinners, Celebrations of Life, Birthday Parties. Enjoy their Winter decorations for the month of December, into January. Carter's has a broad menu for you to choose from as they craft your own menu. Bring your decorations, and they will provide the delicious food and drinks. Choose your room! Choose your party size. Off-site catering available too! Check out this video to see the potential your party can have! Santa bar seats and so much festive fun! PS: Carter's has your New Year's Eve plans! They are bringing back Mama's Black Sheep, and have a full menu with drinks for you included in the ticket price. Check out this Mama's Black Sheep song, "Spooning." Make the plan and save your spot! Ticket admission. RSVP required. PPS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPS! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Brunch anyone?! We're keeping it 'basic' all day at BBC! But there are so many options! Along with a full service coffee bar offering the seasonal coffee drinks you know and love... like gingerbread and peppermint mocha! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Our bellies feel so full and happy just by looking at this photo! Authentic Middle Eastern food at Ziatun and you truly can't get anything like it anywhere else! Our suggestion? Get a little bit of everything... just like this photo! Taste the Middle East! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Eggberts Free Range Farm is a family-owned farm for the past 50 years, owned by farmer Carrie Sabins in Washingtonville, NY. Across her two farms, live hens, goats, pigs, and cattle. All roam freely and eat grass and other nutritious sources, like sunflower and pumpkin seeds, flower petals, etc. There are no nitrates in their meats. DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon This is your sign to head on into Luxe Optique and snag those winter glasses that will complete your holiday outfit! Because... look how fabulous?! AND, It's officially the countdown to winter! ☃️ Lucky for you... Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon If you know Binnacle Books, you know how amazing they are! And then, they do something called the Beacon Prison Books Project. An organization that provides free books to incarcerated persons, by request. People who are incarcerated in area prisons can use free postcards or simply write to us at our P.O. Box to request books or book recommendations. THEN Binnacle Books partners with local bookstores to order the books, connect with individual sponsors, pack up the books, and send them to the person who made the request. The project began its life at Binnacle Books in Beacon, NY, and now includes a number of Hudson Valley bookstores, including Blackbird Infoshop, Half Moon Books, Oblong Books, Rough Draft Bar & Books, and World's End Comics. Since February 2020, Binnacle has sent over 3000 books to incarcerated folks in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York State. Learn More > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY See the performance by the dancers of Yanarella during the 2023 City of Beacon Holiday Tree lighting at Memorial Park! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!     Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families How dreamy is this winter engagement session?! captured by the best of the best, Megan & Kenneth Photographers! Bundle up and book an engagement session in the snow. Did we mention... Megan & Kenneth offer an engagement shoot to every couple who books their wedding photography with them! Reach out NOW!  Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  BEACON BUSINESSES ISRAEL & PALESTINE CITY OF BEACON DUTCHESS COUNTY HOMELESSNESS See them here > Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo MX Beacon Dental The Main Office at Beacon Digital  Faust Design Build Blue Green Lawns LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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It's December :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/1/2023

Hello, December! Yes. It is December. The month of darkness and candles and good thoughts and giving. Maybe snow. White snow. Against a gray sky. Before we get into this weekend edition, there's something you need to know. Over at our Instagram, A Little Beacon Blog has come out swinging in defense of Palestinian lives. More of this will reach this newsletter. But we wanted to let you know. You can unsubscribe now if you want. Some of you already have when we simply linked to where you could buy a keffiyah. Or the interview with local business owner Kamel Jamal who is Palestinian. Some of you found the link so offensive after Oct 7, that you unsubscribed. One of you wrote in to demand ALBB apologize to all of Beacon for linking to that podcast. Well. A lot has happened since then. ALBB loves giving you Retail Therapy on Fridays, and the regular news during the week when we can. But we cannot do it in good conscience when there is an extinction of people going on, that our United States of America is funding.   Since we have been sharing at Instagram, a lot of discoveries have been made. And even in some unsubscribes of this newsletter. So we are going to set a few things straight, as we proceed down this road of Palestine coverage. We will address some of the comments we have gotten. Largely, the support has been a swell of warmth. It's of course the negative comments that weigh heavy. Here's what some people have said: "I come to ALBB to escape reality." ALBB Response: That's nice. We truly are glad we can provide this pleasure! That the businesses we feature can provide for you. However, ALBB was never, not once, created for anyone to escape reality. We are consumed with the craving for "What's going on?" We try to answer that. Takes us a while sometimes. But we get there. "What happened to this accont? You are antisemtic." ALBB Response: To speak in support of Palestinian people, who have been occupied for 75 years, is not antisemtic. Anything we say after this sentence will be viewed harshly, so we will leave it at that. "I come here for coffee recommendations. Focus on Beacon. Stop posting about Palestine." ALBB Response: You will get no such coffee recommendation anymore, until after we update you on the merciless bombing of children, women, men, families, cats, zoo animals, etc. This comment about killed it for us. Wanted to unpublish everything at ALBB after this comment. We already deal with the guilt that comes with the gentrification issue. That ALBB contributes to the glorification of Beacon, driving up rent prices because of our coverage of great businesses, and great community attributes. No one says anything to us about this. But we know it. The support of our Palestinian coverage has been good. But the reverse has been eye-opening. It has been mean. It has been relentless. It has been reality-altering. It has felt like someone is taking our two arms, and stuffing them securely against our body, and stuffing us back inside of a box. To perform. As instructed. "You should be providing content as advertised." ALBB Response: "As advertised..." What does that mean? Who pays us? Do all of these anti-commenters pay us, and are our bosses? That we are misbehaving for them? This was a dumbfounding comment. Thankfully, after today's posts on the resuming of bombing, with the deaths of more Palestinian babies, children stranded in non-functioning hospitals, and the separation of romance, we have not heard much from the relentless commenters. We declared some ground rules, and that seems to have sat them down. For now. We took the hit on breaking the Dummy Light re-painting the street story. We teased it out in our Instagram, but didn't have time to complete the full article. Hopefully you'll still read it when we get to publish it. Alright. Now that we're all caught up. It's the Holiday Season. There are a lot of Holiday Parties to talk about. Including ALBBs! But we haven't announced ours yet. December 21st, mark your calendar. To come. Or not to come. :)                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Lit Lit Day: Friday, December 1, 2023 Time: 7pm-9pm (plan to arrive by 6:30 if you’d like to sign up to read) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Holiday Market Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Farmers Market, Gift and Craft Vendors, Holiday Crafts, Hot Cocoa, Candy Canes, Holiday Music and Performances. This event is free and open to all ages! Information > Hometown Holiday Market Day: Saturday December 2, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2658 E Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Over 30 curated local artists and talented crafters will showcase their unique creations, making it the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for your loved ones. Don't miss this special occasion to support local artisans and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Information > March For A Free Palestine Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023 Time: 2pm Location: 401 Washington St, Newburgh, NY Outdoors, rain or shine, masks recommended. It's being organized by Bard SJP, Mid-Hudson DSA, JVP Hudson Valley, Veterans for Peace, and Mid-Hudson Islamic Commjnity. Please RSVP here. They want to know how many to expect. But if you don't RSVP, still come! Holiday Hunt in the Mansion Family Program! Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023 Time: 12-4pm Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY A special scavenger hunt for hobbies, toys, and games among decorated trees in the Mansion! Information > Pearl Harbor Ceremony Day: Thursday, December 7, 2023 Time: 11:00am  Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Arroz Con Pollo…. (Boneless) With sweet plantains & cabbage salad... Con maduros I ensalada de repollo. Only at El Nica!  Queso fresco Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY New food & drink specials at Baja including this pan seared salmon that has us drooling! Stop in for this deliciousness and don't forget to reach out to Baja for their exceptional catering services! Leave the stress of cooking at the front door. Be sure to plan ahead! Saving yourself even more stress...  Can we talk about how TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja!? $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Say no more... PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Don't forget, book a spot to have your Holiday Party at Carter’s Restaurant! 🪔 Plenty of room in their front and back rooms. They have a few dates left, so book NOW. Bring your decorations, and they will provide the delicious food and drinks. Choose your room! Choose your party size. Off-site catering available too! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPS! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Blueberry muffins baked fresh and iced coffee because yes, iced coffee is still good in December, especially when it's from BBC who has a full coffee service bar with delicious seasonal flavors! Gingerbread latte anyone? Head on over for a latte and a treat! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY We don't even have any words for this goodness! Authentic Middle Eastern food at Ziatun. Can't get anything like it anywhere else! Grill Kebabs can be made with lamb, chicken or Kofta. Served over rice or hummus and a salad. PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's officially the countdown to winter! ☃️ And don't you want to look this good in a new pair of glasses from Luxe?! Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon SO happy to have Binnacle Books as a sponsor for ALBB! Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let them know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. They're also always looking to acquire used books in excellent condition, especially in their core categories.The bookstore is a collaborative endeavor by four partners, who have collectively been writers, editors, musicians, producers, organizers, teachers, filmmakers, and booksellers. If you love books, they welcome you. If you don't, they'll do their best to convince you otherwise. Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY See the performance by the dancers of Yanarella during the 2023 City of Beacon Holiday Tree lighting at Memorial Park! Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Playmaker U Basketball Winter League Days: Tryouts are on Friday, December 1, 2023 & Saturday, December 2, 2023. Registration opens on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Sessions will run through February 24, 2024 On Friday, Decemeber 1, HS girls will be able to try out from 5:30pm-7pm. HS boys can try out from 7pm-830pm. On Saturday, 4th-6th grade boys will try out from 10am-11:30am and 7th-8th grade boys from 11:30am-1pm. 4th-6th grade girls will try out from 1pm-2:30pm. On Saturday, 7th-8th grade girls from 2:30-4pm.   Where? 211 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 4th grade thru 12th grade More Information >   Winter League Newburgh Armory United FC Registration NOW OPEN Winter Season 1 will be kick off on December 5 and run Tuesday Nights from December 5 - February 13. All skill levels welcome! Information > BeaconArts 2023 Member Exhibition Days: Saturdays & Sundays from December 2-December 23 Time: 12-6pm Location: Beahive, 6 Eliza Street, Beacon, NY A smallworks holiday show featuring works by 60+ BeaconArts members   BeaconArts Holiday Party at the Hudson Valley Brewery! Join them for the 2023 BeaconArts Holiday Party at the Hudson Valley Brewery (7 E. Main Street, Beacon, NY) There will be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to connect with the full BeaconArts community.  Bonus!: The party will be on the second floor, Hudson Valley Brewery's newly renovated event space Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Newly engaged? Book your session with Megan & Kenneth! Capture the beautiful moment... then frame it, get it printed on holiday cards, use it for wedding save-the-dates, and so much more! Capturing the magic of love in the Hudson Valley... name something better!  Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  BEACON BUSINESSES ISRAEL & PALESTINE CITY OF BEACON DUTCHESS COUNTY HOMELESSNESS See them here > Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo MX Beacon Dental The Main Office at Beacon Digital  Faust Design Build Blue Green Lawns LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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In The Season :: Retail Therapy Guide 11/24/2023

If you celebrate Thanksgiving, we hope you had a good one! We hope you have delicious leftovers, but if not, we know plenty of good places that are open and ready for you! All in all, we want to express our gratitude for all of you who are still here with us. Following out stories, posts, ideas, etc. There is no ALBB without you - who is reading this - and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. It's Black Friday, but tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! Shop small! It's super easy to get busy around the holidays and it's super easy to shop on Amazon... but there is nothing like a gift from a small business... where you can't get the gift anywhere else... so it's that much more special! PS: Want to see where these storefront windows are? Head over to ALBB's Instagram to find out! PPS: Toy collections have started: Beacon Volunteer Ambulance (BVAC): "Beacon Volunteer Ambulance is now collecting toys for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. If you are interested in donating, please message us today to coordinate a drop off.  We will be collecting until December 7 and are coordinating our efforts with the Beacon Elks Lodge #1493." Guardian Self Storage: Collecting for Toys For Tots until December 16th. Drop off at their Beacon location: 629 Route 52.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Shop small! Head in and out of Main Street's amazing small businesses, eat a good brunch, lunch, dinner, and have a good drink! Spend the day HERE on Main Street! Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Tired of leftovers already? Head on into the HV Food Hall for options including the Chicken Samosa from Tara Fusion!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Make your holidays memorable with Baja 328’s exceptional catering services! Leave the stress of cooking at the front door. Be sure to plan ahead! Saving yourself even more stress...  Can we talk about how TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja!? $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Say no more... PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. New Kitchen hours at Baja! Monday-Thursday from 12-9pm, Friday-Saturday from 12-11pm, mand Sunday from 11-7pm. Don't forget, book a spot to have your Holiday Party at Carter’s Restaurant! 🪔 Bring your decorations, and they will provide the delicious food and drinks. Choose your room! Choose your party size. Off-site catering available too! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPS! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Let's hear it for the crossiants! Nothing better than heading into Beacon Bread this weekend, post-Thanksgiving, and indulging and fresh baked goods to kick off the holiday season! Especially because it is all baked fresh each day using King Arthur Baking flour! Full coffee service bar with delicious seasonal flavors. Gingerbread latte anyone? Head on over for a latte and a treat! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tired today but dying to get your hands on Ziatun's delicious hummus? Get it to go! Just as fresh & just as good! You deserve a break after Thanksgiving and before Small Business Saturday! Indulge in this goodness while kicking your feet up on the couch! We actually might do the same! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's officially the countdown to winter! ☃️ And don't you want to look this good in a new pair of glasses from Luxe?! Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon The Station = Beacon's Cannabis Growers Showcase. Safe from local farms. Different forms and options available.  Friday 4-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm. PS! The Station is local and a huge part of the Beacon Community! Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY For over 60 years, Yanarella Dance has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened our doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Leave it to Megan & Kenneth to capture the essence of confidence one headshot at a time! 📸 If you're in need of a headshot, reach out to Megan and Kenneth Photographers! They will make you feel so comfortable during the shoot which will allow for a genuine and natural headshot like this one! They're the best of the best! Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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Halloween Things And The Blood Moon :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/27/2023

Lots of fun Halloween events! Parades, monster jams, trunk or treating, costumes, and more! See below and forward this email to a friend who needs to see what's happening! In real life horror, Gaza just had the Internet shut out on them for today's bombardment of so many Palestinian children and families, so images of gruesome deaths that would normally only be in a scary Halloween movie are not able to come out of Gaza today. See that first announcement here. According to NBC, "A near-total internet blackout has taken hold across much of Gaza, according to witnesses there and companies that monitor global connectivity. The largest telecommunications provider in Gaza that was still largely operational, Paltel, said Friday that it had suffered a complete destruction of all services after heavy Israeli bombing earlier in the day destroyed its last remaining infrastructure connecting it to the global internet." Locally, a rally is scheduled in Kingston, NY in Academy Green Park, 238 Clinton Avenue today at 5pm. There will be food, a flea market, and open mic.                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Scary Stories In The Barn Day: Friday, October 27, 2023 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Location: Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon, NY 12508 It’s been ten years since Mount Gulian last opened its creaky historic barn doors to children and their families to hear the delightfully spooky and creepy tales told by master storyteller Lorraine Hartin Gelardi. Join them for the resurrection. Hocus Pocus 23’ Parade & Events - Hosted by Beacon Chamber of Commerce & Local Business Sponsors Days: Friday, October 27, 2023 & Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: Friday from 3pm-6pm & Saturday from 10am-1:30pm Location: Along Main Street & Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Parade, scavengar hunt, trick or treating, ghost stories, monster jam & more! Information > Undead Bazaar Days: Friday, October 27, 2023 & Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Bonfires, a haunted trail, games, prizes, food, drinks, sweet treats, Tarot Readers, vendors of all kinds, film screenings and much more. Visit the Oddities Exhibit, search for Bigfoot, and the Mothman! See creatures from all around the globe as well as some local legends! Information > Trunk or Treat - Free Community Event! Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: 1-4pm Location: Beacon Elks Lodge #1493, 900 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Beacon Elks Lodge 18th year of trunk or treat. Join them for trunk or treat, bounce castle, games & dancing. They will also have some awesome vendors for you to shop with. Information > Unison Fall Festival Fundraiser Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023) Time: 4-7pm Location: Unison Arts, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY Celebration of community support for Unison’s unique arts programming. Wander the beautiful grounds in peak fall foliage season; and enjoy snacks & drinks from top local vendors.  Information >   Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > The Mango Lassi 🥭 from Tara Fusion is exactly what you need this weekend! Made with Mango + Milk + Yogurt + a pinch of cardamom. We can attest.. it is delish! Find Tara in the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Trick or treat yourself to Baja's new seasonal Blood Moon margarita! You'll want to click here to watch how this deliciousness is made > Pair Baja's seasonal cocktails, pumpkin beers/ciders, etc. with must-have fall dishes with all things mashed sweet potato and more! Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Drooling order this delicious which comes topped with strips of crisped bacon (delicious without the bacon too) and cheddar cheese, loaded with fresh tomato , lettuce and onion 🧅 on the side? Yeah, us too. Go on into Carter's and get it! The signature fries come with it and those are a must. This lunch is coupled with a mocktail of purées of 🥭 mango and strawberry PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS! Now Open on Wednesdays! That's 7 days a week! PPPS!(?) Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY Apple turnover season is here 🤩 stop in over the weekend and get them while they're fresh! Beacon Bread Company freshly bakes bread and home-cooked meals from scratch. Their bakery team focuses on using seasonal, responsibly-sourced ingredients for various breakfast pastries and desserts. Best part? Brunch is served ALL DAY! Delicious Counter Culture coffee available too. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fresh made hummus with imported ingredients and authentic family recipes! A must-have prior to a delicious authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Ziatun is OPEN every day! Delicious apps, entrees, soups and salads, mezzes, and flat bread wraps. Vegan and vegetarian options available! Something for everyone. Whatever you do... get the fries! If you know, you know... Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Grab your coats and your glasses, it's officially starting to get colder and colder! Glasses because you still need to protect your eyes from the sun, or because they just look so damn good with this coat! Fall and winter have nothing on Luxe! New styles always rolling in and something for everyone always.  PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon oHHo gummies available at The Station! Shirley Temple flavored... The Station is Beacon's Cannabis Growers Showcase. Open all weekend long. Friday 4-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm. PS! The Station is local and a huge part of the Beacon Community! Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY For over 60 years, Yanarella Dance has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened our doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families Looking to capture some magical moments with your loved one? Why go anywhere other than the Hudson Valley! Stunning landscapes and charming atomosphere, it's the perfect backdrop for a couples session. ESPECIALLY when you have Megan & Kenneth to capture it all! Don't miss the chance to create everlasting memories - during the best time of the year. Book your session and enhance your love story. PS Megan & Kenneth proudly and unequivocally stand with and support the LGBTQI+ community. Their team is honored to serve partnerships of all genders, cultures, traditions, and strive to showcase diverse love stories throughout New York state. They love you, just as you are. Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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