Happy Passover; Happy Easter; Happy Spring | Retail Therapy Guide 4/7/2023

Happy Passover; Happy Easter; Happy continued Ramadan; Happy Spring to everyone this weekend. There's a new outdoor art exhibit in Beacon's neighboring town of Wappingers Falls that you'll want to know about, details of which are below. Speaking of being outdoors, as you walk around Beacon, you may hear the call to prayer spoken from the speakers of the Masjid Ar Rashid mosque on certain holidays later on. Here's the translation and what it means.

                                     

THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam
Day: Every Friday
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB

Wappingers Falls Community Streetside Art Exhibit
Days: Now 'till November.
With a free, public reception on April 13, 2023
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Downtown Wappingers Falls. Reception at River Valley Arts Center
Look up! A new streetside art exhibit has popped up in Wappingers Falls. The artwork of several artists from around the Hudson Valley has been printed onto banners, and mounted onto lampposts.
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Poets Respond to Art
Days: Tues-Thurs until April 20, 2023
Time: 10 AM- 5 PM
Location: 696 Dutchess Tnpk, St F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This exhibit features 18 poets and 18 visual artists in our sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work.
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Every Thursday, River Valley Guild & Elixxr Cafe host a co-working space inside the food hall. To join in the fun, The Roosevelt Bar decided to create some low (and no) ABV cocktails! Bar is open everyday at 12! Located inside 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.
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
Love us a big Baja burrito! Choice of Murray’s Chicken or Steak, Authentic Spanish Rice, Black Beans Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, NYS Local Cheese Blend & fresh Crema. There's nothing like it! Especially as the weather gets warmer and Baja starts to open up their garage doors! Stop in and enjoy Main Plates like this one, Starts/Bowls, Tacos, Quesadillas, and sides - like the tator tots! A must.
PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm
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BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
 


 
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Have you ever seen a ring this beautiful!!? Probably not... because it's custom-made by Hudson Valley Goldsmith! If you can imagine it, they can make it! Dreams do come true... Reach out to Hudson Valley Goldsmith for your custom one-of-a-kind designs. 
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OPEN:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
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Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon
Yes, we've had a lot of rain this week. But 'they' do say... April showers, brings May flowers! And the sun is supposed to come out tomorrow! We should be seeing more of it. You'l want to be prepared for the sunniest days because we know they're coming. A new pair of unique sunglasses from Luxe Optique is the best way to prepare! Your go-to for all minimal eyewear! Contact lenses, sunglasses, prescription, or just-because-glasses! Stop in!
PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! > 
BEACON HOURS 
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED 
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Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY

SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN!

Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago! 
Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! > 

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Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

Serious.Comedy Theatre
22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508


Kids Improv Workshop & Jam
Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely  

Spring Session Registration Is Open!
Improv 101
Improv 201
Improv 501
*Musical Improv 101 (new offering!)
*Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!)
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Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in!

"The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv
show every 2nd Friday of the month!

"Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday!

All shows are listed here >
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Serious. Comedy Theatre 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 >

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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.
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Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!



ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon

Truly, there is no place like home! Find your way to the best home insurance coverage - simply contact Antalek & Moore's expert agents! 
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Antalek & Moore 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. 
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Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
 
                         

KATIE JAMES, INC.
Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes.
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Hudson Valley Food Hall
Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!

BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
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BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR

Tin Shingle
Katie James, Inc.

DENTAL
Beacon Dental

EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE
The Main Office at Beacon Digital 

EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Poughkeepsie Day School 

HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN
Faust Design Build

HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES
Blue Green Lawns

INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency

MUSIC
Miss Vickies Music

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