"Is Second Saturday Still Happening?"

ALBB has received this question so many times, that we needed to write an article about it. Exhibit openings by different galleries seem to be happening during different weeks of the month (gasp!), so we aren't sure what is officially official.

One thing is for certain: people are starting to feel the Second Saturday energy again. Now that most destinations are re-opening and galleries are able to set their own social mingling and masks rules. Art hunting, gathering, and enjoying seems to be back.

Second thing is for certain: in order for A Little Beacon Blog to continue producing our much appreciated Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide, which used to list any exhibit we could find in Beacon, we need sponsor support. We opened our interactive advertising program to galleries, the same one that retail shops and restaurants have access to. The opportunity is also there for non-art businesses, like banks, software companies, individuals etc. who want to show their support for the arts. See here for details!

THE SECOND SATURDAY ART GUIDE

No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works
Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time: 2-6pm
Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
Special opportunity to meet the artist, Zachary Skinner, on Second Saturday in an outdoor event at No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works.
About The Exhibit:
EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss is a multimedia, multi-venue, cross-border art intervention which seeks to provoke societal change by exposing and interrogating the negative social and environmental consequences of industrialized natural resource extraction.

For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in the reading room’s storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Of this work, Skinner says:

I attempt to represent human encounters with a damaged post-industrial landscape. The imagery draws from scientific realities about our present-day environment and impending threats to our existence on Earth. My primary concerns are the need to confront climate change, the polluting of our land, resource wars, and the displacement of disenfranchised peoples and whole ecosystems in the name of progress. My work illustrates that, when confronting these realities, the path to a sustainable future lies within our shared inner strength and creativity.
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No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you!

Twins Barbershop Presents:
The Micro Lab with Miggs the Artist & Subnormal Child
Opening Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time: 6-10pm
Location: 349 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
The brothers are back for hosting artists in their barbershop located across from BAJA. Last year, Twins Barbershop committed to opening their space to artists who need a platform to grow their following. Then the pandemic hit, so that got put on pause. Until now....Stop in! And notice their own permanent collection of art on their walls every other day of the month.
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THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin

If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here.

Artichoke Storytelling Series
Day: July 10, 2021
Time: 8pm
Location: The Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY
In-person & live-streaming is available!

The Big Band Sound at Veterans Park in the Village of Wappingers Falls
Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 39 Mesier Ave N, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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Lucky Hops x IPA Fest
Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Location: King’s Court Brewing Company, 40 Cannon St #1, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Antique Car Show
Day: Sunday, July 11, 2021
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY
18 West Main St.
Live music is starting to happen on the regular at Two way Brewing Company. Live music from Matt Cross this weekend and more coming up! Follow them to keep up with who playing the following Fridays. These events are free throughout the summer - both paid (hosted by outside orgs) Events + good/refreshing drinks = the place to be!
July 9 - Matt Cross
July 16 - Twice Shy
July 23rd - Glen Echo.
Stay tuned for more info regarding the upcoming weeks!
OPEN:
Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT !!! Eat Church is now available DAILY over at the Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, NY in a fancy case! New grab-n-go dedicated to your favorite dishes from Chef Mark. The menu changes weekly. The past week included: Japchae Glass- Korean sweet potato noodles w stir-fried mixed veg and sesame. Vegan yes! Also included, Moo Ping Pork- Vietnamese herb salad w rice vermicelli, pickled veg, peanuts, and nuoc cham.
Want Eat Church live? Visit their food truck at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere place.
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Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you!

BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193 Main St.
Chances are, you have enjoyed a grilled cheese at a restaurant as far as Cornwall that was on Beacon Bread bread. Beaconites are lucky to have this full-service bakery and restaurant located in the heart of Beacon, N.Y. Their bakery offers a variety of fresh bread and pastries daily, as well as indoor and outdoor dining services (this photo shows the outside of the building! BBC works hard every day to provide the Hudson Valley with the best quality ingredients in every dish! Look at the photo to the right... dreamy! Since 2014, BBC enjoys making everything in-house- even the hot sauce! Whether it is taking a sip of their fresh-squeezed orange juice or a bite of a croissant straight from the oven, the Bread Company always has something to brighten your day!
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Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The new summer cocktail menu is live over at Meyers! Lots of awesome new drinks on created in house. Featured to the right is the Thistle with genever, blackberry, and lemon. Find this and other cocktails like the Jetstream, Yuzu Special, Spicy Paloma, Watermelon Mojito, Flower power, Cold Brew Negroni, and desserts! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight.
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Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!

TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA

142 Main St.
Whole lotta goodness over at Tito Santana Taqueria! So many different taco options, burritos, bowls & salads, sides, empanadas, quesadillas, tostadas & soups. Not to mention catering! AND vegan options! Word on the street is that their empanada is a perfect grab-n-go lunch for little campers with lunch boxes. Buy a bunch, and lunchbox lunches for the week are complete.
PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22!
PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays!
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Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you!

HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
BEER STORE NEWS— it was definitely shocking a few weeks ago when Homespun lost the ability to sell wine to go, but the community came out and Homespun already began the next pivot towards a hand-bound wine list with the full selection available. But in the meantime, we want to let everybody know, Homespun did not lose the ability to sell beer to go. Homespun can be your craft beer store. Go see them for four-packs and six-packs of your favorites. They feature beers from local breweries like Two Way Brewing, Sloop Brewing Co. Folksbier and many more. They can also sell cider to go as well. Look for Hudson North Cider and Citizen Cidar!
OPEN HOURS:
Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm
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Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Don’t want to cook in this heat? We don’t blame you! Go on and get some fire food for dinner at El Nica 🥵located inside of the HVFH! El Nica serves some of the best Nicaraguan food (photo to the right shows proof!) Check 'em out!
Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:

Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu!
Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More
Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads.
El Nica: Nicaraguan Food
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio!
S chmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff
Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!

BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Cobb Salad from Baja is exactly what we want all summer long! Refreshing & delicious with top-of-the-line ingredients. We'll take this and a special cocktail, please! Do check out the specials that are always on the menu!
Check out their specialty drinks >
Check out the specials >

BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!

ZIATUN
244 Main St.
Ziatun is open all weekend long serving the best Middle Eastern food around. 🥙 Head out with your family, friends, or on a date, and check out their cute parklet located on Main Street. The food options are all amazing & there are options for everyone!
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Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!

DIRTY BACCHUS
380 Main Street, Beacon
The thing about Dirty Bacchus is, owner Steve is quite into the research behind the wine he carries. Any bottle in the store is sourced from somewhere unusual. For instance: The Bott Frigyes is 100% Olaszrizling 2019. The craft behind the production of the bottle for the year goes something like this: Half of 2019 was made using the "hamburger method" (open vat fermented for a week in three layers: foot trodden, whole clusters, and destemmed), and the other half was the whole bunch pressed and aged 1 year in Hungarian oak.

Says Steve: "Olaszrizling is not related to Riesling in any way and does not taste like it. Here, on the nose, I get a ripe cantaloupe, overripe peach, and dried dusty apricot. Deeper in, a nearby pack of Beech-Nut Fruit Stripe chewing gum and, I’m thinking, tiny, homeopathic amounts of rhubarb and celery sprouting from the rich soil...The tension among all these elements is dazzling and the balance impressive, evoking emotions of both delight and deep satisfaction. This is surely a Slovakian wine you want to try!* $37.
Read Steve's full wine description here >
Steve is quite prolific and will help you meet and appreciate the bottle. Wine lovers must make this a regular pickup point for wine.
HOURS:
Mon-Wed: 12-6
Thur- Sat: 11-7
Sun: 12-5
Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you!

BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
Binnacle just got a few more copies of this brilliant gem! Ursula K. Le Guin, “The Day Before the Revolution” ltd. edition chapbook _ “Alec Icky Dunn and Josh MacPhee have—with both Le Guin and her publisher’s permission—re-designed and illustrated this story for a limited edition chapbook. Dunn has created four new full-page illustrations, a portrait of Le Guin, seven smaller graphics, and a stunning full-spread cover image. Dunn and MacPhee have also printed and assembled each chapbook themselves, with cover printing help from Christopher Kardambikis. This edition of 1000 copies is the first and only edition that will be printed, and is the first publication in the new imprint Futures and Pasts.” _

Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon
Bretts Hardware has it all to keep you entertained at home with family & friends this summer! Patio umbrellas - The perfect colors to spruce up your backyard and protect you from the sun! Head on over & check 'em out. Bretts has it all!
PS: Watch ALBB's Instagram this weekend for a DIY Weekend Warrior Home Project to help keep you safe in the rain!
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

Many options from the Luxe Optique collection! Here's a sneak peek of just a few. Knowing the importance of good eye health, Luxe Optique has professional doctors of optometry on staff and works out of network with all insurance companies. Stop in or make an appt online today! Luxe Optique also is a DMV approved location for a convenient motor vehicle eye exam.
Monday: 10 AM–5 PM
Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
470 Main Street, Beacon
Dreamy dresses 🕊 from La Mere! Plus, new dresses always arriving, like this new floral mini dress (available online & in-store) Feeling’ the sunshine.
PS Everything is under $100!!

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La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you!

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY
CAMP ALERT!
Camp during the last week in July has a few openings for ages 3-5 (from 9-11am) and 6-12 (from 9am-1pm) to attend a week of half-day dance camp days. Every day will be a different Island Adventure theme: Jungle, Mermaids, Pirates!
Your child will be instructed in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Contemporary + Hip Hop (ages 6-12 only). Everyone will explore Hula dancing, baton twirling and tumbling. Crafts will be made each day.
Limited Space!
Register here >

Plus, new sessions of Mommy & Me for toddlers starting Monday 7/12. It will run for 3 weeks - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 10 am - 10:30 am. $10 per class to drop in or $27 for the 3-week session.

Visit Yanarella Dance online.
Register for classes today!
Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

This is Beacon: Youth Podcast Workshop
Day: 4 Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 2021
Time: 4:30pm - 6pm
Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center Street
Grades 7 -12 - Registration is required, and is still open! This podcast workshop is led by Brandon Lillard of This Is Beacon and ALBB's Wait What Is That? podcasts. A great opportunity to expose teenagers to the vast world of podcasting.
For more information, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org.

ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon
A group health insurance plan is sponsored by the company, as opposed to an employee getting individual coverage on their own, and is commonly offered as a part of a larger benefits package. Businesses with at least one common-law employee are eligible to purchase a group health plan. A group health plan offers more value to both the employer and employee in several areas including tax benefits, lower premiums, and access to more doctors. Health Insurance is often the number one benefit people seek when looking for a job, for themselves and their families. There are a number of reasons that you, as an employer, may want to offer health insurance to your employee, as the overall health and wellness of your employees and your company.

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Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website.
Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
Media Kit Members of Tin Shingle get access to our Media Outlet Idea Center. This collection of names and media outlets is an idea center - a place for you to start to find people who may be a good fit for your story idea. A leg up in your needle in the haystack search for the right kind of writers or producers - regardless of where they work or where they moved to.
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Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!

KATIE JAMES, INC.

Let’s make changes to your website and/or newsletter together. This is great for people who know they need something on the simpler side done but don’t know how to do it. Benefits of this package include working side by side, together. Often during this time, ideas are exchanged and strategies developed that may not have even been a twinkle in your eye before this meeting.
WORKS FOR:

Website additions, like new media placement, new events or classes, or blog/news updates.
Newsletter adjustments, like fixing that glaring Heading font that never behaves.
Quickie designs to better highlight what you sell.

Contact Katie James, Inc. >
Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!

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