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

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