Happening This Weekend - 3/29/2019

A big shout-out to our girl Marilyn here at A Little Beacon Blog who puts together this newsletter each week, and is the Keeper of the Things To Do In Beacon Guides (it's a lot of dates and details!). Marilyn has been getting certified to teach yoga, and in addition to working here at ALBB, will be teaching regularly at Firefly Yoga in Fishkill! Here she is in a pic with her headset on, making like Madonna leading the class through poses. We can personally attest to her calming demeanor, as she helps you be your best you. Check out Firefly's class schedule here. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Live Concert: The Baggetta/Watt/Hodges trio, 100 and Zero and 16 Hundred Pound Pig Day: Friday, March 29, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Tattoo Fest Days: Friday to Sunday, March 29 to 31, 2019 Location: MJN Convention Center (formerly Mid-Hudson), 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Let’s Get Cooking Day: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 10 am Location: 1 Forrestal Heights, Community Room, Beacon, NY Information > Roger's Folly Dance at the Howland Center with Eight to the Bar  Day: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm (lessons), 8 pm (Dance begins) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Soup4Greens Fundraiser Day: Sunday, March 31, 2019 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Farmers Market - VFW Hall, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Cotton Candy for Cats Day: Sunday, March 31, 2019 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Beacon Bath & Bubble, 458 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Alexi Kinney (Violin) & Renana Gutman (Piano) Day: Sunday, March 31, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique 155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com Rain! Come again now that Darryl's Boutique is here. We have no fear of a few drops when this high-collared rain coat is hanging so near. Much more is in the store, including a bit of a sale. We already snagged a camo sweater with big lacing down the back. What will you find? Tag us - we want to see! :) Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com Get ready to see more looks like this from Luxe Optique as they launch their Spring campaign. Check out their refreshed website. Trivia time: All those lovely photos with lovely models? Those photo shoots are conducted upstairs from the shop! Recognize anybody?       BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) We really could stare at Lambs Hill's Instagram all day, with all of the gorgeous photos. Lucky you, some of these gowns will be part of a sample sale this Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31! The shop has over 50 gowns that are ready to be yours. Check out their Instagram post to see some of the styles that will be available off the rack. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books, Darryl's Boutique, and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       SAVE THE DATE! Thai Yoga Body Work at Firefly Yoga Day: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Also called Nuad Boran or Thai Yoga Massage. It's performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing, allowing ease of movement and flexibility. It feels like yoga, massage and pressure point therapy, combined. Information > Creative Writing Workshop with Julie Chibbaro Day: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 12 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Open House at Bending Horse Yoga Day: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: Bending Horse Yoga (Niyama Studio), 68 Mason Circle, Beacon, NY Yoga on a horse. Well, it's an option at least. As is regular yoga on a mat on the floor. There's much more to it than that, but this concept should hook you. As well as the class "Comfy Cozy Yoga." Information > beBhakti Kirtan Day: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: beBhakti Yoga, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you to Firefly Yoga for sponsoring the Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Mixed Media Art - After School Grades: K-5th Days: Fridays, March 29 to May 10, 2019 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Check A Little Beacon Blog's Classes For Kids Guide to see what there is to do every day of the week. We collect ideas and organize them by day. If it's Tuesday, check in and see what you can do! Visit The Classes for Kids & Teens Guide > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 19 Russell, Beacon, NY 12508 Hey, Stud... Check out fresh pictures from the custom build of this house at 19 Russell near Mount Beacon. You can see videos of the build, which is moving right along! From Gate House Realty: “Mountain home, a short walk to Main Street Beacon and the Metro-North train station. Custom-designed for your modern lifestyle: 3 bedrooms, study, library, great room with fireplace and walls of sliding doors leading to 500 feet of mahogany decking, dining room, kitchen with island and Viking appliances.” PRICE: $895,000  BEDROOMS: 3  BATHROOMS: 2 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Gets Ready For Spring It's time to update your Facebook profile pic for spring. Why not make it a selfie with Patrick? He's hanging out at the office of Antalek & Moore, enjoying the warmer temperatures and waiting to meet you!  Finishing Touches For Knot Too Shabby Website Katie James, Inc. is putting the finishing touches on the fresh website design for Knot Too Shabby, the furniture paint store in Beacon that sells the world-famous Annie Sloan paint. (Beaconites are so lucky it is here - no shipping!) Take a Sneak Peek > Tin Shingle Small Group Training Did you know that you can get free marketing training every other Wednesday online with Tin Shingle? And if you're a member with an All Access Pass, you get to spend the other Wednesdays on a live call to strategize your own marketing moves in social media, PR, your newsletters, and more. Learn More > BeaconArts :: Open Studios From Beacon Open Studios: "Beacon Open Studios is fast approaching, and we're in the final stretch as Artist Registration and Sponsorship purchase is only open for 25 more days! There will NOT be a late registration option this year so be sure to register now if you haven't done so already!" Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor or Artist! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/22/2019

Events for Beacon Public Schools are popping up now that Spring has sprung! A Little Beacon Blog created a Guide to capture these, and submitting information for it is free for organizers of these events. You'll learn about South Avenue's Color-A-Thon on April 6, which is their biggest annual fundraising drive and is open to all to participate. South Avenue kids have only a few days left for online fundraising, and kids from any school can register to get blasted with color while they run around the block. You'll also learn about a recycling opportunity for your dead markers! Yup - South Avenue has a giant marker collection box year-round to give the markers a second life. Photo Credit: Brian Doyle SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN A Little Beacon Blog is looking for sponsors of this Beacon Public Schools Opportunities Guide to help us maintain it. Please reach out if interested! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Sugar Maple Celebration Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Sharpe Reservation Camp, Camp Hidden Valley, 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY Information > Sunset Reading: Diary of the Chapel's 18-Year-Old Architect: The Making of a Profession In The Age Of Jackson Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 3 to 4:30 pm Location: The Chapel Restoration, 45 Market St., Cold Spring, NY Information > Parents’ Night Out Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 5 to 7:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Reception: Works on Paper by Clarence Morgan & David Rich Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   Artists Talk: Works on Paper by Clarence Morgan & David Rich Day: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 2 pm Location: No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > A Rebirth Into Motherhood Day: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique 155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com Welcome our new sponsor Darryl's Boutique to A Little Beacon Blog!  This shop is their third location - the first two being in Rhinebeck and New York City. Read more in this article about Darryl and Ed, who live in Wappingers. Do step inside to say hi, and see what styles they might recommend for you. Located near Beetle & Fred and Knot Too Shabby.     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com These simple frames might be easy to pass by on the shelf at Luxe Optique. But Wowzers. Deeply hued, delicate octagons are stunning yet simple frames around your eyes. Could they be used as "transitions"? Those easy sunglasses that turn dark in the sun? Yes, yes they can. Very retro, 1960s looking. From XIT Eyewear, who are known for wacky shapes. This style is on the tame side in their collection. Do go in and try them on.     SHOPS IN THE MIDDLE L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street www.lamereclothingandgoods.com We know... You want the sun! And Spring Break in Beacon is coming! Get your beach hat and flip flops at La Mère Clothing and Goods. You know you want to sit outside in this "bee my honey" hat...Might you need this denim skirt to round out the outfit?   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) SAVE THE DATE! Lambs Hill will be hosting a sample sale at the end of the month - Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31! They have over over 50 gowns that are ready to be yours. Check out their Instagram post to see some of the styles that will be available off the rack. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books, Darryl's Boutique, and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Restorative Sound Bath with Shawn Feeney at Firefly Yoga Day: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY A deeply relaxing experience of unmediated acoustic sound. Shawn uses the natural order in sound and music to help entrain organization and harmony to our internal worlds. Information  > Introduction to Embodied Equity: A Workshop Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beahive, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY How can we respond to the violent, daily impact of racism on people of color and explore the cost of racism to white people? How can white people build their emotional resilience and be useful in the growing multiracial movement toward social justice? Information > Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Essential Oils Q&A at Firefly Yoga Day: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 12:15 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Thank you to Firefly Yoga for sponsoring the Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Parents’ Night Out Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 5 to 7:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Check A Little Beacon Blog's Classes For Kids Guide to see what there is to do every day of the week. We collect ideas and organize them by day. If it's Tuesday, check in and see what you can do! Visit The Classes for Kids & Teens Guide > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 457 Cedar Hill Road, Fishkill, NY Our favorite parts about this rental home are the bread oven. And the panoramic and mountain views. From Gate House Realty: “This traditional spacious home boasts wide plank floors with Greek Revival details. A unique fireplace with a bread oven in the eat-in kitchen. A formal living room with fireplace, dining room, office, family room, powder room. Four bedrooms, updated full bath and den. Lots of light and views.” PRICE: $2,650/month  BEDROOMS: 4  BATHROOMS: 1 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Client Feature: More Good Our March Member Spotlight features Drink More Good. We have had the pleasure of working with Jason over the past several years, from what started as a Main Street retail business to what has now grown into a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. From a small business owners policy to manufacturing insurance, we have had the pleasure to work alongside Jason every step of the way, to ensure that as his business grows, so does his business coverage. Jason gave us a full tour of the new facility, which we produced in this video for you to see. Get the Full Story > Private Social Media Training Are you staring at your Instagram account, not knowing what to do? You see what others are posting, but can't think of one thing you could post that would represent your brand and bring you sales. The visual storytellers at Katie James, Inc. can help you change all that. Schedule A Session > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle's community-based member platform gives you the tools and strength to get the word out about your business. If you're ready to go with your big ideas, Tin Shingle is here to back you. Learn More > BeaconArts :: Open Studios From Beacon Open Studios: "Beacon Open Studios is fast approaching, and we're in the final stretch as Artist Registration and Sponsorship purchase is only open for 25 more days! There will NOT be a late registration option this year, so be sure to register now if you haven't done so already!" Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor or Artist! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/15/2019

It's... a really spring-like day! Not wanting to jinx anything, we'll take this nice weather. Which brings us to this exciting announcement before you get your weekend on: A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is in full swing! And updates continue to be made as details for camps emerge! One of our most relied upon Guides for parents in Beacon and beyond is our Summer Camp Guide. It is the most inclusive Guide in the Hudson Valley, as it is free for most camps to list, thereby giving parents plenty of unfiltered options when it comes to researching the best fits of fun, entertainment, and learning for their family's schedule. SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN Camps who want to stand out in the list can buy an Advertiser Camp Kit and get their logo listed, a photo gallery, video if they have it, and possibly an Instagram share (starts at $450 for seasonal placement in this Guide). Businesses who want to be a Community Sponsor can do so as well. This is a great fit for doctors, urgent care centers, professional organizers, and others who want to show their support to parents (starts at $250 for seasonal placement in this Guide). These are early bird rates as we introduce this first phase of advertising on this Guide. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Howland Chamber Music Circle presents “Music of the Gilded Age in the Hudson Valley" Day: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 15 South St., Beacon, NY Information > BSC Annual Woody Dinner Dance to Benefit the Woody Sloop Day: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 5 to 11 pm Location: Chalet on the Hudson, Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY Information > Elysium Furnace Works presents Matt Mitchell Day: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rombout Middle School Night at Chipotle (Fishkill) Day: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Chipotle, 10 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com What a treat! This week we got to see the new collection of frames from Anne & Valentin at Luxe Optique, presented by Andry (left) to Luxe's photographer and stylist, Ryon (right). If you are like many in Beacon, you have become a collector of handmade, designer frames. Your next pair could be here in Andry's trays. We'll see what Ryon selected for the store!     SHOPS IN THE MIDDLE L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street www.lamereclothingandgoods.com Girl... La Mère Clothing and Goods was on fire last week with her sidewalk rack during the Parade of Green - hopefully you scored something. New merch from Free People - including these summer sandals - has arrived. And did you see that the pink velvet ballet flats are on sale for $60? Order from her website to reserve yours, or go in and visit! Pick up one of these pink stemless wine glasses (or with stems) while you're there...   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) Did you know that you can book the Lambs Hill wedding venue on Mount Beacon for smaller weddings? The venue includes an Equestrian Suite, where you can meet the ponies who live there. Contact them to schedule a day to visit this private spot. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill.   Spring 2019 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 11-24, 2019 Customers can feast on dishes from nearly 200 restaurants, via three-course, prix-fixe lunch ($22.95) and dinner ($32.95) menus. Restaurants from eight Hudson Valley counties are included in HVRW: Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. The complete list of participating restaurants is available here: valleytable.com/hvrw. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Friday Night Yoga Community Class at Firefly Yoga! Day: Friday, March 15, 2019 Time: 7 to 8 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Donation-based power vinyasa yoga class co-taught by recent teacher training grads Jill Kramek and Marilyn Perez (Managing Editor for A Little Beacon Blog). Class is open to everyone, all levels! Reserve Your Spot > SAVE THE DATE Restorative Sound Bath with Shawn Feeney at Firefly Yoga Day: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 4 to 6 pm Details >  Thank you to Firefly Yoga for sponsoring the Adult Classes Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, March 15, 2019 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Saturdays At Stony Kill Barn Check A Little Beacon Blog's Classes For Kids Guide to see what there is to do every day of the week. We collect ideas and organize them by day. If it's Tuesday, check in and see what you can do! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.      Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 19 Russell Street, Beacon, NY This three-bedroom house is up the road from Dogwood, near Mount Beacon. The home is in a convenient location, and from the plans of it, looks well-stocked with things you'd want in a home like a spacious laundry room, walk-in closet in the master suite, which is lined in glass walls. From Gate House Realty: “Mountain home, a short walk to Main Street Beacon and the Metro-North Train Station. Custom-designed for your modern lifestyle: three bedrooms, study, library, great room with fireplace and walls of sliding doors leading to 500 feet of mahogany decking, dining room, kitchen with island and Viking appliances.” PRICE: $895,000  BEDROOMS: 3  BATHROOMS: 2 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Has your business received an insurance audit? Your best defense is a good offense. Antalek & Moore can’t emphasize enough the importance of keeping good records and a working, current relationship with your insurance agent. When your paperwork matches up with the work you do, everything falls into place. Get the Full Story > Private Social Media Training Are you staring at your Instagram account, not knowing what to do? You see what others are posting, but can't think of one thing you could post that would represent your brand and bring you sales. The visual storytellers at Katie James, Inc. can help you change all that. Schedule A Session > What did we learn from this week's InstaBlackout across the social platforms? That if all your “get the word out” tools are in the same basket, you got no backup plan! You need to put this wonderful content you produce on your blog - the blog of your business.  Learn More > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog recently signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project, which offers an inside look at artists and their spaces in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/8/2019

Busy weekend this weekend! Saturday is double-booked with the highly anticipated Parade of Green, followed by the all-day openings of different exhibits in Beacon's Art Galleries for Second Saturday. However, it is also the start of Maple Fest season, followed by the start of the Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week on Monday. Lots to do! SECOND SATURDAY ART GUIDE Guide Sponsored By: No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Guide Written By: Catherine Sweet "Working OverTime" No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY "Working OverTime," works on paper by Clarence Morgan and David Rich, opens at No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works. The exhibit asks: "What does it mean to make a painting over time? What does devotion to one’s practice extended over a lifetime entail? To painters Clarence Morgan and David Rich, each in their sixth decade, time has become compressed, with a degree of urgency about its limitations and passage." Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Beacon's St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 12 pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Maple Fest at Randolph School Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Randolph School, 2467 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls Information > NY Blood Center Blood Drive Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 10:30 am to 3 pm Location: Tabernacle of Christ Church, 483 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movies That Matter presents “Newburgh: Beauty And Tragedy: A Film By Dmitri Kasterine” Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 6:45 to 10 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Dmitri Kasterine began taking pictures in Newburgh in 1996. It wasn’t the city’s reputation that drew him, but its beauty. His documentary, shot in 2015, consists of a collection of interviews together with glimpses of life and houses in ruins. Incorporating his original portraits and a commentary of what drew him to Newburgh, the film gives voice to those who live perilously, often in uninhabitable houses, in a city where education has faltered and employment is scarce. We hear what is actually happening to the fabric and people of Newburgh as they face another crisis: a determined program of gentrification. Information > The Beacon Players presents FIRST LOOK Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 7 pm Location: Richard D. Woolley Auditorium at Spackenkill High School, 112 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Live Concert: Miolina - Reclaim the Night Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Classics For Kids presents “Tic Toc Choc” Day: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 12 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Simone Dinnerstein, Piano Day: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Get Lit Writer's Group Day: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 5 pm Location: Oak Vino, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Get Lit on Sunday, March 10, features two speakers about award-winning children’s literature power couple James Ransome (illustrator) and Lesa Cline-Ransome (author). Learn more in A Little Beacon Blog's "Writerly Happenings" column. Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com SECOND SATURDAY @ LUXE! Pop open the bubbly! Let the stylists at Luxe Optique teach you about the new collectible line of luxury eyewear from The Leisure Society. Luxe has made it easy for you with champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and Glazed Over Donuts. SHOPS IN THE MIDDLE L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street www.lamereclothingandgoods.com The pot of gold is at La Mère Clothing and Goods this weekend. Be sure to visit this boutique after the parade to stock up on your gold home goods, like the gold pineapple bookends, shimmery slippers, and this not-to-be-missed gold coin pillow with fuchsia on the back. Binnacle Books 321 Main Street www.binnaclebooks.com Book Club: Wednesday, March 13 | 7 pm Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of "The Daily Show" began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents’ indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother - his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. Discuss at Dennings Point Distillery on Wednesday Book Club. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) A happy bride takes home her gown from Lambs Hill, on the east end of Main Street. Step inside the shop to view their collection of gowns, as well as jewelry and other accessories for the day. Call (845) 765-2900 to schedule an appointment! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs! Firefly Yoga is hosting a Weekend Immersion with Yoga and Mindfulness teacher Kerry Armstrong. Workshops include: Hearts & Hips Flow Day: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 5:30 to 7 pm Price: $35 in advance, $40 at the door Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Learn To Float - Inversion Workshop Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Time: 1 to 3 pm Price: $35 in advance, $40 at the door Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Back Bending Workshop with Kerry Armstrong Day: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Price: $35 in advance, $40 at the door Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Thank you to Firefly Yoga for sponsoring the Adult Classes Guide! Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Mixed Media Art - After School Grades: Kindergarten-5th Days: Fridays, March 8 to April 5, 2019 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 28 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall, NY Apartment #2 From Gate House Realty: “Clean and bright second-floor apartment in a beautiful Victorian home, in the heart of Cornwall on Hudson. Apartment has an updated bathroom, forced air, ductless A/C unit, new washer and dryer in unit, upgraded appliances and off-street parking for one car. A dog is welcome!” PRICE: $1,200/month BEDROOMS: 1 BATHROOMS: 1 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS 2019 Parade of Green Grand Marshal Fred Antalek Shares His Fondest Beacon Memory - "Rowing Behind Rite Aid" Born in 1937, Fred Antalek has been in Beacon with his business for a long time. We asked his daughter Susan for his fondest memory of Beacon. "When Fred was 10 years old, he used to row around in a boat on the street behind Rite Aid. This area was always flooded.” This prompted a look back on the blog as to why, which also gave us a glimpse into to the old department store, Schoonmaker's. Get the Full Story > Private Social Media Training Are you staring at your Instagram account, not knowing what to do? You see what others are posting, but can't think of one thing you could post that would represent your brand and bring you sales. The visual storytellers at Katie James, Inc. can help you change all that. Schedule A Session > One Idea Is All It Takes To Get Featured By The Media Do you dream of getting your business featured by the media? Are you trying to get the word out about a concept or movement? You can do this. It starts with the right idea. Learn More > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog has just signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project that gives an inside look at artists in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! > A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/1/2019

It may keep snowing, but summer planning has indeed started! The Beacon Recreation Department has just launched their online registration ability to sign up for the After School Program (childcare for elementary school students in Beacon's public school system), Camp at the Camp, and the Beacon Pool. Find out why this is a big deal. And did you know that Pool Memberships are already on sale? This year, you can buy them online. PS: Registration for Beacon's Camp at the Camp opens on Monday, March 11, 2019, and other camps have already started. Readers are using A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide right now to make their list of camps. Advertising opportunities on our Weekly Camp Planner and Guide are available, so contact us to get started to help your camp stand out with your logo, pictures and featured dates. And now, onto the Things To Do! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Common Ground Farm presents “Get Picked” Day: Friday, March 1, 2019 Time: 8-11pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Opening Reception “Still, Still Moving” Day: Saturday, March 2, 2019 Time: 2:30-4:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Rising for the Article 20 Network Day: Saturday, March 2, 2019 Time: 1pm Location: The Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > 5 Years of Beacon Pantry Celebration Day: Saturday, March 2, 2019 Time: 2-5pm Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Improv Open Jam Day: Saturday, March 2, 2019 Time: 7-9pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Blame It on The Bossa Nova: A Brazilian Cabaret! Day: Saturday, March 2, 2019 Time: 7:30 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across the street from Artisan Wine Shop) SAVE THE DATE! March's Second Saturday at Luxe Optique Spend your second Saturday enjoying champagne, hors d'oeuvres, Glazed Over Donuts and the collectible line of luxury eyewear from The Leisure Society. 😎🍩🍾 Shane Baum, a former designer for Louis Vuitton, built his new eyewear line around the concept that frames are meant to last a lifetime. Beacon Trivia: The model in this photo (Teya) and the photographer (Ryon) both work at Luxe Optique. The photo was taken right outside the store on Main Street.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street What warms your heart and makes it do a pitter-patter on cold weekend afternoons? A SALE! Walk to the back of La Mère (across the street from the Beacon Theater), and you'll see the purging of some winter items and these collectible mugs. We've started collecting, and you should too. Don't miss the blue/green cactus mug. It's not pictured here, so you'll need to go inside to check it out in person. Or hit up La Mère's website if you're curious now!     BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) The silent yet stunning impact of a fitted silhouette is unforgettable. The fit and flare of this newest Justin Alexander gown at Lambs Hill has an exquisitely beaded top for a sparkly take on a classic gown. 💕✨💕 Loving this style? Call (845) 765-2900 to schedule an appointment! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Promote Your Artwork With Instagram Day: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Time: 5:45-7:30pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Imagination Design House Theater Design Grades: 3-8 Days: Mondays, March 4 to May 13, 2019 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 544 Main Street, Beacon, NY Apartment #12 A few apartments have become available in this building on the far end of Main Street, above the Green Room. (Hot tip: this salon is filled with talented stylists and amazing hair products, including the Moroccan oil hair mask conditioner.) This apartment comes with a sun-filled deck outside, and is near the Fishkill Creek and Roundhouse. From Gate House Realty: “One-bedroom apartment in very desirable newer building on the East End of Main Street. Bright unit with deck with mountain view. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and laundry in basement. Approximately 550 sq feet. Municipal (free) parking lot next to building. Pet friendly. Heat and hot water included. Available April 10th.” PRICE: $1,650/month  BEDROOMS: 1  BATHROOMS: 1 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   It's Responsible Pet Owners Month! Insuring the health and wellness of your furry friend is important. When it comes to insurance, we often think of our own health, life, home or auto insurance policies. We take extra care to make sure our beloved family members and most valued possessions are covered in the event of an illness, accident or loss. But what about our pets? Pet insurance pays for veterinary treatment of your ill or injured pet. Some policies may pay out if your pet gets into trouble. Details > Private Social Media Training Are you staring at your business's Instagram account, not knowing what to do? You see what others are posting, but can't think of one thing you could post that would represent your brand and bring you sales. The visual storytellers at Katie James, Inc. can help you change all that. Schedule A Session > One Idea Is All It Takes To Get Featured By The Media Do you dream of getting your business featured by the media? Are you trying to get the word out about a concept or movement? You can do this. We believe in you! It starts with the right idea, packaged into a little formula called a "pitch" to your intended person at the media outlet you want. The formula is: Subject Line + Winning Intro Paragraph + Bullet Points + Picture. Learn More > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog just signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project, which provides an inside look at artists in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/22/2019

Happy Weekend Everyone! It's only February, but winter has felt rough - and it's been one heck of a week of snow days. But good things are happening: Summer Snowflakes, aka "snowdrops" as well as lilacs have breached the ground in Beacon. Here's a shout-out to the easy alert systems sent by the City of Beacon and the school district, and your easy access to some of the best and cutest winter boots (Mountain Tops), salt and shovels (Brett's Hardware), and chocolate (Chocolate Shop, Alps, any grocery store in town). Consider this our effort to mentally prepare you for the blizzard that usually happens in April! :) Remember that time there was a State Of Emergency declared after the blizzard in March and the National Guard came? And now, onto this week's Things To Do! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   13 the Musical Days: Thursday to Saturday, February 21-23, 2019 Time: 7 to 9:30 pm Location: Beacon High School Theatre, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > A Secret History of American River People Day: Friday, February 22, 2019 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Scenic Hudson (Red Barn), Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Information > The Magic Lantern Day: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 2 pm (doors), 2:30 pm (show) Location: Gallery at Boscobel House & Garden, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > Beacon Screening and Q&A: "Wrestling Ghosts" Day: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 5 to 7:30 pm Location: Story Screen, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia:Beacon Day: Sunday, February 24, 2019 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Peace Project With The Folding Cranes 2019 Day: Sunday, February 24, 2019 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon NY If you missed the folding paper cranes for peace event in A Little Beacon Space, now is your chance to go again at Beacon of Light Wellness Center! This is great, because if you haven't been into that yoga studio, which is near Rite Aid, this is your opportunity to see it. Read more about the Peace Project in this article. Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across the block from Beacon Bread Company) Remember that Giveaway Alert we ran last week, about the free handbag that you get when you purchase Emmanuelle Khanh frames? Well, turns out this handbag is actually a glasses purse - you can fit your frames inside of it! Genius. And right now, it's free with purchase of Emmanuelle Khanh frames. We are actually going to buy one for our Christian Roth prescription sunglasses that need better case protection while swimming in the mama purse.  See this in action on our YouTube channel!     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street Oh, ladies. This new line of jewelry at La Mère is a Must.Have. Everything on this wooden tray is from the Beacon-based designer Tourmaline Home, who is based out of the old Nichols Hardware building. Did you always wonder what went on in there? Well, now you know. Lots of designing. Pillows too. And tiny coffee tables! Lots of it is in La Mère right now. Stop into her shop to check it out. PS: The photographer of these brown earrings may or may not have bought them immediately after photographing.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) Oh Lambs Hill, the styles just keep coming! A bride will feel like a member of an English high court. This Hayley Paige gown is made with Luxembourg material that shimmers with fully sequined embroidery. There's even a video about it that you can watch on Lambs Hill's Insta. Binnacle Books 321 Main Street SAVE THE DATE: Binnacle Books' Book Club is at a special time in March - the second week of March this time (normally the first Wednesday). The book will be Trevor Noah's Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood. Details > Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       MVT 109 Day: Friday, February 22, 2019 Time: 6 to 7:15 pm Location: Namastesis, 1065 Main St., Suite H, Fishkill, NY Information > Turkish Marbling Master Class Day: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY Information > (see other classes being held this weekend) Ballwork Bliss! The Yoga of Self-Massage Day: Sunday, February 24, 2019 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 11 Creek Drive, Beacon, NY If a very hip and cool loft in a renovated factory building - with a view of a creek just before waterfalls - is your thing, then this penthouse in Beacon might be for you. Or your friend, so pass it on. Check out all of the pictures here. From Gate House Realty: “Gorgeous and luxurious penthouse loft in a recently converted brick factory building on the Fishkill Creek. Amenities include tasteful high-end lighting and custom closets throughout, washer/dryer, wine refrigerator, smart-technology for lights and sound (Sonos-compatible), remote-controlled window blinds, high cathedral ceilings, elevator, off-street parking.” PRICE: $1,100,000  BEDROOMS: 2  BATHROOMS: 2 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Fred Antalek Tapped To Be 2019 Grand Marshal in Parade of Green You know this face - Fred Antalek has been tapped to be the Grand Marshal in this year's Parade of Green. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019. Details > Katie James, Inc. Designs & Launches Local La Mère Website Local boutique La Mère has been very successful with reaching out into the community to get to know the ladies and their men, and create a loyal relationship with customers. One of the most unexpected bits of feedback from customers, when told, "You could also find it online," is their response: "But I want to support YOU and buy it here in the store!" Which is awesome! What we're discovering is, people don't realize that the shop also has its own website where you can instantly buy something you love - even in the middle of the night after you see one of April's outfit mashup videos! Go Shop! > Beacon Locals To Appear On Tin Shingle's Next TuneUp Digital marketers based in Beacon - Patti Devine and Devin Holmes - will be on Tin Shingle's next free, live Training TuneUp to teach us How and Why to Create Facebook Ads. Now, Tin Shingle is not the biggest fan of Facebook, but if you wanted to know how to create an ad, this class will teach you. Free on Wednesday at 3 pm from your computer. You just need to click the link and watch. Details > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog just signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project, which gives an inside look at artists working in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $275 Half Day $485 Full Day $850 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/15/2019

The movie mystery is over at the Beacon Theater! We couldn't translate these letters that were posted on their Insta, so we went down there to take a look, and saw the popcorn and candy concession stand! Showtimes have been posted, and it looks like they are running movies in the afternoon and evening! There was already a screening of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure at 12:30 pm today. With The Underground Beacon located across the street, holding regular group board-game opportunities, this end of town is shaping up to offer great entertainment! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   The Southern Dutchess Coalition 41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration & Parade Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: See flier for schedule Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY Beginning with a breakfast before the parade, the day also includes a celebration dinner, essay contest winners/presentations. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Anthony Oliver. Information > Stony Kill's Winter on the Farm + Pancake Brunch Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: See below Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 10 am to noon: All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. On a farm. Need we say more? Ok, there is also: 11 am to 2 pm: Horse-drawn sleigh rides, barn tours, maple-tapping, demos, crafts Information > Concert: The Fred Zepplin Band Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > OPERAtion Opera: The Met Chorus Artists Come To Beacon Day: Sunday, February 17, 2019 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY According to the Beacon Free Press, one performer, Sara Heaton, is a Beaconite who is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus. She will perform with colleagues at this performance. The musical program is designed for children. The organizer of the event is Akiko Sasaki, a Beacon-based pianist and owner of Forte Piano Studio in Beacon. Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Beacon Kaleidoscope Day: Sunday, February 17, 2019 Time: 9 sm to 5 pm Location: 201 Main St. (the Zora Dora location), Beacon, NY Sunday will be the last day for this winter pop-up. Look for 20% off all marked prices (except jewelry). This vendor occasionally pops up in the Beacon Flea, so mark your calendar for that spring/summer Sunday experience.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) CHAMPAGNE ALERT! Luxe Optique is celebrating Valentine's Day Weekend with a party to show you a new collection of oversized frames with strong lines, bold colors, and iconic designs from designer Emmanuelle Khanh. It's a revival of their 1972 collection. GIVEAWAY ALERT! For every Emmanuelle Khanh purchase, Luxe Optique will be giving away an authentic EK vegan leather handbag that's perfect for a night out or to slip your favorite pair of glasses into. See a picture here.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street Get your lovelies at L a M è r e! There's always new things to see in the shop. Right now: plenty of pink and hearts, like this "Crush On You Bralette." Favorites that will carry you into summer (and would make great gym flip-flops) are these heart flip-flops. Pink ones are in the shop, black ones are in the boutique and online. Visit the shop, or order online and enjoy free pickup! Or have it shipped to you (regular postage applies for actual shipping)!   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) Love is always in the air at Lambs Hill. ❤️ Looking for something a little different? Tea-length wedding dresses, like this frock from Sincerity Bridal, give you the opportunity to show off your super-cute shoes. Special Note: Voting is open for Hudson Valley Magazine Best of 2019! Voting ends Wednesday, March 20 - you don’t have to be local! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Pop-Up Card Workshop Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Learn To Recover Like A Rockstar Workshop Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am Location: Orca Empire Fitness, 1545 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information > Loving Through Touch - A Thai Massage Playtouch for Couples Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Namastesis, 1065 Main St., Suite H, Fishkill, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, February 15, 2019 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Pokemon Day: Friday, February 15, 2019 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: The Underground Beacon, 462 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Button Making Day: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: 11 am to noon Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 33 East Street, Beacon, NY It's so nice when a home is move-in ready, and within walking distance to Barb's Butchery on the east end of town near the mountain, across the Fishkill Creek. Gate House has hit all the high notes on this one: “Beautiful and bright classic colonial home boasts four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Enter home through the welcoming enclosed front porch with original Douglas fir floor. This home was completely renovated and a second floor added within the last five years… Brand-new kitchen with plenty of cabinets - a place for everything; gorgeous granite countertops, new stainless appliances with five-burner gas range, and a beautiful maple and walnut basketweave floor.” PRICE: $519,000  BEDROOMS: 4  BATHROOMS: 3 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS     Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Antalek & Moore is happy to answer any of your questions at any time about your homeowners insurance. Not sure about snow removal or liability insurance? Or maybe you're expanding your business and need additional coverage for something new? The team at Antalek & Moore is ready to do that work for you! Call them: (845) 831-4300. Or visit them on Main Street next to Beacon Natural Market. Katie James, Inc. It is such a pleasure to announce the new website design for L a M è r e Clothing + Goods! Working with storefront owners to grow their opportunities online is our passion. This website uses Shopify under the hood and at the counter as well, and the design was art-directed by the store owner herself, April Perri, a former big-time fashion designer in the big label world. April can now add new inventory to her shop via the Shopify app as she unpacks it from boxes. We try to tailor the management experience of a website for each business owner, tapping into their strengths. For April, she's always working from her phone, so we trained her in updating her website from the app. If you have a project that needs some work, reach out and contact us. Visit The New Website > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle helps businesses get the word out by giving them ideas on what media outlets to pitch. Check out their live, free webinars on Wednesdays at 3 pm EST. Check It Out > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog just signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project, which offers an inside look at artists in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $225 Half Day $385 Full Day $750 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Work with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to throw a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony if you're new in town, or just opened. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and broadcast your business! Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/8/2019

Alright people... if you've been smelling freshly buttered popcorn from down near the Beacon Theater, that is because these masterminds are about to make a big announcement about... what seems to be... the opening of Story Screen, the pop-up indie movie theater that is finding a permanent home in the Beacon Theater on the east end of town, toward the mountain. With legit stadium-style plush seating. Look for the announcement at A Little Beacon Blog if we catch it! If we're not quite up to the minute, it's because we're at an elementary school Valentine's Day dance, so read all about Story Screen's plans in an article we did a while back, and keep refreshing A Little Beacon Blog. Meanwhile... It's February's Second Saturday! Second Saturday Art Gallery Sneak Preview This Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide is sponsored by No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, Artist's Books, Photobooks, and Poetry from Independent Presses. Guide Written By: Catherine Sweet FEATURED Catalyst Gallery CelebrateWomxn845 presents CYCLES, an art show exploring often-complex relationships with menstruation. According to Twitter, there’s an emoji about to debut. Over the years, there has been a push to destigmatize many things that bodies do. According to CYCLES organizer Regina Williams, the impetus for this art exhibition began in a social post: “A few months ago a friend posted a personal account of the joy and pain that her journey into menopause brought her, within minutes at least a hundred people responded with their own complex relationships to menstruation.” A salon-style group art show was born. Events: There will be a Red Tent shindig on Sunday evening, as well as a reading of The Vagina Monologues on Saturday, February 16. Through Monday, February 18. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Spot Bald Eagles at Boscobel Day: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > Beacon of Light One-Year Anniversary Party! Day: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 1 to 9 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon NY Information > Live Concert: Chaotica II Day: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The PEACE Project 2019 (Free Origami Folding) Day: Sunday, February 10, 2019 Time: 12 to 2 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY A Little Beacon Blog has partnered with Kim Beller, founder of The PEACE project, an interactive art project to spread peace, equality, and love in the community and to the world. Her goal is to fold 1,000 origami peace cranes and distribute them around the community. All are welcome to this free, community event. No experience needed! Kim will guide you through the folding process and provide origami paper. Please bring a friend! Information > Floats for Felines! Fundraiser Day: Sunday, February 10, 2019 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Beacon Bath & Bubble, 458 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) These frames are for the men, after last week's bedazzling showcase of bling for the ladies. These straightline frames are new to Luxe Optique and are part of the Leisure Society collection. They are stunning on the shelf, and stand out despite their simplicity. Go in to see what we mean.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street It's Pop-Up Mania at L a M è r e! This tabletop spread is an exclusive collection of V Day inspiration from L a M è r e owner April. Find these treats and more at her pop-up locations. Today, she was at Society of Lash at the Newburgh waterfront. The next pop-up is on Sunday at Heritage Food + Drink during their brunch, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, where they have bottomless mimosas and $1 oysters. The L a M è r e boutique on Main Street in Beacon will be OPEN as well! So many ways to adorn.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) The sleeve. The drapery. This is one of the latest bridesmaids gowns from Haley Paige Creations available at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. Shown here with the dreamy cape attachment. Perfect for pictures, and a waltz. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique, Binnacle Books and Lambs Hill.   Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Napkin Basket Weaving Day: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Garrison Arts Center, 23 Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY Information > (see other classes this weekend at Garrison Arts Center) KAGed Oils & Vintage presents Intro to Essential Oils Day: Sunday, February 10, 2019 Time: 3:30 to 6:30 pm Location: 28 W. Church St., Beacon, NY (this is a residental address) Information > Bullet Journals Day: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Sensory Story Time Day: Mondays, February 11, 2019 Time: 3:30 to 4:15 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 48 Teller Avenue, Beacon, NY This house got a makeover! And from some conversations in our Instagram feature of it, people who knew it well approve. From the realtor: “Charming and bright traditional home just steps to Main Street's restaurants, shops and galleries. The first floor boasts an open-concept living room and dining room, opening onto new wraparound deck. Updated kitchen with radiant heat, plenty of cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances.” PRICE: $475,000  BEDROOMS: 3  BATHROOMS: 2 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS     Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. The agents at Antalek & Moore will be talking about this topic through the month on their blog, and interviewing some local experts on the topic. Tag them in favorite pictures of your fur baby and you might just see them featured! 🐶🐱 @antalekmoore Katie James, Inc. A Beacon retail shop is about to get a new website from Katie James, Inc.! Our couture branding experience is a perfect fit with L a M è r e Clothing + Goods. The website has been designed and built in Shopify, and you can shop it now! Loading more merch into the online shop as we speak... Go Shopping Online > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle helps businesses get the word out by giving them ideas on what media outlets to pitch. Check out their live, free webinars on Wednesdays at 3 pm EST. Check It Out > BeaconArts :: Open Studios A Little Beacon Blog just signed on as a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! We are thrilled to support this project and share an inside look at artists in Beacon. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $225 Half Day $385 Full Day $750 Pop-Up Shop Package See Pictures > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is a great way to throw a ribbon-cutting ceremony if your business is new in town, or just opened a storefront. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/1/2019

CORRECTION: Eaglefest will be Saturday, February 9, 2019

We made it to February! Reward yourself for making it through one of the hardest months of the year with a s'mores sandwich from Hudson Valley Marshmallow Co., (next door to BJ's Soul Food) who sources their special chocolate squares from Alps Chocolate just up the block, and makes their own flavored marshmallows in their kitchen in Beacon. If you don't like marshmallows - because we usually don't either - it doesn't matter. This little mallow is placed on a perfectly measured square of chocolate between two cookie crackers, then blow-torched to melted, squishy perfection. We've got the video. Yes, we are encouraging you to fatten up for a long winter of more snow, so get snuggly and get your own blow-torched s'more and keep on enjoying Main Street. Let's get to the Things To Do! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Spot Bald Eagles at Boscobel Day: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > Hudson Valley Community Power Information Meeting Day: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 1 to 2:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The CineHub Birthday Party Day: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: The CineHub, 20 W. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Kofi & Sankofa Day: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Ooh la la, you guys. Take your expectations of how your glasses can look to a whole new level. We're talking bling. We're talking rings at the corner of your eyes. You need to go into Luxe Optique to see it to believe it. These handmade frames were made in France by Francis Klein Paris, custom-designed for Luxe Optique, and the designer even takes custom design orders from you. There are several others. Tell us which ones you want!     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street One of the cutest Valentine's Day windows in Beacon! L a M è r e has outdone herself with a vintage typewriter and loads of love note hearts flying out of it. Makes for a cheerful look and feel on the east end of Main Street, near Ella's Bellas and across from Joe's Irish Pub. So when you're at the pub, brewing up romance, know that the love is flying off the page across the street. Lots of new merchandise has arrived, including jean jackets, and the cutest little strawberry jar and white heart coasters... A special welcome to our new Shopping Guide Sponsor Binnacle Books! Their Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, so save the date! Their next Book Club is in partnership with Dennings Point Distillery and will discuss "Educated" by Tara Westover.    BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) Beauty transformations happen inside Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for a variety of reasons and in a variety of ways. This time, a stylist makes up one of the Lambs Hill models for the shop's Dress of the Week, where owner Charlotte debuts their new line, Blush by Haley Paige. Shown here is the "Delta Gown," which you can see for yourself in this video, or make an appointment to see in person! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Binnacle Books,  L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Valentine Papercutting Day: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY Information > (see what other classes start this weekend at Garrison Art Center) Chaturanga, Updog, Downdog - A Lesson In Alignment Day: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 1 to 2:45 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > The Ecstasy of Tantric Drawing Day: Sunday, February 3, 2019 Time: 12 to 3 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.     Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.   Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's sort of incredible - the building that houses Homespun and the apartments above it is for sale. From the realtor: "Beautiful historic three-story brick building located on Beacon's booming Main Street. There are four one-bedroom apartments, one retail space downstairs with bistro-type tenant with an amazing back patio. This location is growing fast with two new condo construction projects going in next to and across the street. Building was gutted in the early 2000s. All apartments have separate utilities and central air paid by tenants. Apartment rents: $1,350, $1,350, $1,450, and one on the market for $1,600. Retail tenant (Homespun) has about four years left on lease. Rent changes with the season but averages about $2,450/month." PRICE: $1,250,000  APARTMENTS: 4  RETAIL: 1 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS   Our friends at Antalek & Moore want to remind everyone not to wait for the temperature to warm up and melt the snow! Removal of snow in front of your home and/or business is crucial for the safety for those walking on the sidewalk. If someone slips and falls and gets injured, they could sue, so having insurance is important for that extra protection. If you are unable to shovel in front of your property, snow-melt salt or kitty litter will work just as well. BeaconArts : Open Studios Sponsorship Opportunities are available now for Beacon's Open Studios, one of the most anticipated interactive art experiences of the year. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! > Tin Shingle Are you trying to get the word out about your business? Tin Shingle is in the business of training you to do just that. You need gumption, vision, and motivation. Tin Shingle can provide you with resources, videos, and a community of support. Connect >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $225 Half Day $385 Full Day $750 Pop-Up Shop Package Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space > Katie James, Inc. Need bright and inspiring photos taken of your place of business? To be used on your website and other marketing materials? Katie James, Inc. can help. See Photo Samples > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business listed in the Beacon Chamber of Commerce's Member Business Directory? Here is a happy Member Testimonial: "A business from New York City rented my space for their work meeting, and they found out about it from the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory! Thanks, Chamber!" - Katie Hellmuth Martin, A Little Beacon Space MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/25/2019

Happy Weekend! If you're feeling under the weather, a teacup of warm, salted bone broth from Barb's Butchery might hit the spot and soothe away any aches you have. Let's get to the Things To Do! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Movies That Matter Beacon: “The Devil We Know” Day: Friday, January 25 2019 Time: 7 to 10 pm (film at 7:30) Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Salsa Dance Social Day: Friday, January 25, 2019 Time: 7 pm (lessons), 8 pm (open dance) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > DiaTalks: Robert Storr on Dorothea Rockburne Day: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Wingfest 12 Day: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Concert - New Cicada Trio: Live in Beacon Day: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters Day: Sunday, January 27, 2019 Time: 7 am Location: St. John’s Church, Willow Street, Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) If you still have cable and caught some recent episodes of Wonder Woman from the 1970s, you'll have noticed Lynda Carter's signature very large glasses. Right now, Luxe Optique has a pair of designer frames from Christian Roth that can give you a similar signature look. Go visit the stylists at Luxe and try these on.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street Jeans are in! Stacks of 'em. April at L a M è r e has brought you this iconic display inspired by the old days of Express, where you could find many different fits and flares from the wall of denim, organized by style. She can help you find the size you need, so go in and see if you want stretch, full leg, distressed, all of it? You pick. A special welcome to our new Shopping Guide Sponsor Binnacle Books! Their Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, so save the date! Their next Book Club is in partnership with Dennings Point Distillery and will discuss "Educated" by Tara Westover. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) Did you catch the live sketching of bridal gowns down at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique last weekend? Tony Mentel, designer for Justin Alexander, was at the Justin Alexander Signature Trunk Show last weekend (despite the storm) sketching brides once they picked their perfect dress. Watch him go! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Paint-a-Tile Art Workshop Day: Saturday & Sunday, January 26-27, 2019 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Catalyst Gallery, 137 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop with Elizabeth Cornetta Day: Sunday, January 27, 2019 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: BeBhakti Yoga, 89 DeWindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   "Be an Owl Pellet Investigator!" with Gayle Turowski Ages: 8-12 Day: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Broadway Kids I Grades: K-2 Days: Saturdays, January 26-April 13, 2019 Time: 9 to 9:45 am Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > (more classes beginning this weekend!) For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 25 Verplanck Avenue, Beacon, NY Look at this cutie blue Cape Cod house on the market! From the realtor: “Welcoming foyer with oversized front door, handsome staircase, period lighting, and coat closet, leads to living room and dining room with original tray ceilings. Living room, with wood-burning fireplace, opens to a four season sunroom, perfect for use as a den, with new windows and new roof.” PRICE: $365,000  BEDROOMS: 2  BATHROOMS: 2 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS     Hopefully, you have plans to catch Susan Antalek Pagones' Defensive Driving class this weekend to improve your driving and possibly reduce your rate. Keep your eyes here for her next classes. Call their office at (845) 831-4300 to register. Tin Shingle Tin Shingle helps businesses get the word out by giving them ideas on what media outlets to pitch. One that we are recommending this week is for Interior Designers, Fabric Designers, and other industries in the field: The Business Of Home. Great website with a really informative newsletter keeping tabs on the interior design trade. Check It Out > BeaconArts : Open Studios Sponsorship Opportunities are available now for Beacon's Open Studios, one of the most anticipated interactive art experiences of the year. Reserve Your Spot as a Sponsor! >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $225 Half Day $385 Full Day $750 Pop-Up Shop Package Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space >. Katie James, Inc. Need bright and inspiring photos taken of your place of business, for use on your website and other marketing materials? Katie James Inc. can help. See Photo Samples > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business listed in the Beacon Chamber of Commerce's Member Business Directory? Here is a happy Member Testimonial: "A business from New York City rented my space for their work meeting, and they found out about it from the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory! Thanks, Chamber!" - Katie Hellmuth Martin, A Little Beacon Space MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/18/2019

Snow? What snow? Just kidding. Are you subscribed to Beacon's new Emergency Alert System? It's awesome! And it has already sent a text and email alert about the dusting we got last night, in preparation for what might be coming this weekend. If you're looking for an inspirational read this weekend, check out this journey of Beacon-based SallyeAnder, the soap (and more) company. When her father's family business was struggling, Sallie (pictured here) exited law school to step in and help out. What has resulted is a national brand, manufactured right here in Beacon on the west end of town, with the flagship store on the east end of town in the converted factory building of 1 East Main. SalleyAnder just launched a new face mask, and had a mixing party to celebrate (yes, you can eat the ingredients). Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Live Concert: Mighty Girl Band Day: Saturday, January 19, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Women's March 2019 at Polhill Park Day: Saturday, January 20, 2019 Time: 2 pm Location: Main Street & Route 9D (near Bank Square Coffeehouse) Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Springfield Baptist Church Day: RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOW: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Location: 8 Mattie Cooper Square Times: 8 am: Community Breakfast 9:30 am: Ceremony and Annual Singing Parade and Civil Rights March Read about last year's parade with several quotes from participants in the Poughkeepsie Journal. SLEDDING TIP Memorial Park If there is snow, you could head over to Memorial Park near Mount Beacon for a day of sledding. Make your own hot chocolate from a mix found at Homespun or Utensil. South Avenue Park Behind the Beacon Park and Recreation building at 25 West Center St. is a sledding hill. This overlooks the outdoor basketball courts on South Avenue. It also has a playground. MAIN STREET SNOW TIP Just because you're snowed in doesn't mean Main Street is! Beacon businesses are resilient (see here!), so if your local plans get canceled, you just pack yourself up to walk up and down Main Street for some warm food and shopping. Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Hand-painted and hand-bejeweled glasses? Yes, Luxe Optique has them, from Francis Klein, one of the boutique's newest collections. See more from the line here (and OMG - look for the blue ones). The line is completely customizable and uses Swarovski crystals. Consider this elegant Parisian collection of eyewear wearable art.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street This phrase is becoming the popular go-to phrase with women who stop into L a M è r e: "That is going to be my next purchase," because once you shop there, you can't stop. There's always something new in the store. Like these new workout shirts, floral leggings, and sports bras. You'll even find a water bottle to go with you on your workout.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) Trunk Show Alert! This weekend, Lambs Hill is hosting a Justin Alexander Fall/Winter 2019 collection preview. Appointment slots are filling up quickly, so call (845) 765-2900 today to secure your appointment! Also, since we're expecting snow, call ahead to double-check hours. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. This burger and other sandwiches could be yours at Barb's Butchery, where they cook up lunch on the hot grill every day. Even on most snow days. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!   Coloring for Adults Day: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, January 18, 2019 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Button Making Day: Saturday, January 19, 2019 Time: 11 am to noon Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 25 East Main, Beacon, NY Storefront Rental Alert! Located on the other side of the Fishkill Creek, at the base of Mount Beacon. You'll be in good company on this side of the creek with Dogwood, the Roundhouse, Artifact, and a few other shops (Barb's Butchery is just up the street). One could call this area "the fringe" area off Main Street. It's happening over there, with those established early settlers. This would be a good space for a boutique or office. PRICE: $800/month  SIZE: 255 sq. ft. Real Estate Agent: Gatehouse Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS     Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency made a point to hire local Beacon and Hudson Valley talent to create their new website. Credits include Katy Dwyer Design, Kate Rabe for content, and Scott Snell Photography. See their work here! Tin Shingle Do you need to work through unexpected Snow Days with kids? Tin Shingle has you covered with their article: "The Time-Tested Snow Day Survival Kit For Working From Home With Kids" Get The Tips > BeaconArts : Open Studios Sponsorship Opportunities are going on now for Beacon's Open Studios, one of the Hudson Valley's most anticipated interactive art experiences of the year. How to Sponsor >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $225 Half Day $385 Full Day $750 Pop-Up Shop Package Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space > Katie James, Inc. New Website Launch: Katie James, Inc. is proud to present the newest website design for the Telephone Building in Beacon, NY. You've seen the building from the outside, now go inside all of the rooms and see the renovation it underwent at the direction of its owner, Deborah Bigelow. See The Website > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting: Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 22, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Beacon Elks Club (900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY) as members vote for the 2019 proposed slate. A light dinner will be served. MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/11/2019

Happy Sunshine!! TGIF, and we highly encourage you to have a dance party with yourself in your office or at home. Celebrate the weekend. It's the first Second Saturday of 2019, and the art galleries in Beacon have really good exhibitions to show you. In these cold winter months, do you know where it is the coziest? In an Beacon art gallery on an opening day/night, and the days after. Take yourself on a walking tour of Beacon's art galleries anytime with the help of A Little Beacon Blog's Guide. Second Saturday Art Gallery Sneak Preview Those who loved Theo Ganz Studio (it has since closed its storefront, replaced by the boutique Lauren + Riley) have a chance to see the curator's efforts, Eleni Smolen, at Hudson Beach Glass with The imPerfect Poetics of Place, in which a dozen artists explore diverse landscapes, from big sky to big city, via hologram, photographs, paint, sculpture and drawing. Participating artists include Joseph Ayers, Samantha Beste, Cathy Cook, Jill Enfield, Elana Goren, Kevin Kearns, Meelia Kelly, Flynn Larsen, Herman Roggeman, Ooloosie Saila, Emma Tapley, as well as “anonymous creatures.” More Sneak Peek Photos: VIEW SECOND SATURDAY GUIDE PS: We now have a new Sponsorship Package for the Art Gallery Guide, for galleries and those who want to support them. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Book Signing: Manos Sucias/Dirty Hands Day: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Time: 3 to 8 pm Location: No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Wing Wars 2019 East Day: Saturday, January 12 2019 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Ramada Inn, 542 U.S. 9, Fishkill, NY Information > Movies That Matter Beacon presents: Survivors Guide to Prison Day: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Time: 7 to 10 pm (7:30 pm film) Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > The Artichoke - Live Storytelling Comes To Beacon! Day: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Natasha Paremski Day: Sunday, January 13, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   La Mère Clothing + Goods Pop-Up Shop Day: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: The Blushery, 528 Main St., Beacon, NY         BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) In your hand, this line of minimalist Japanese luxury eyewear is extremely light and precious - as precious as the metal used in the frames' design. 10 eyevan is the name of this collection (see all of the frames here) and they use solid Japanese titanium, plated with heavy metal gold and silver. Solid sterling silver is on the temple to balance the frame, and the nose pads are made from mother of pearl. Ultimate luxury. Go in to Luxe Optique to hold a pair yourself to see what we mean.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE   L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street The first of several pop-up shops from L a M è r e starts this weekend! L a M è r e has partnered with The Blushery - the makeup and beauty lounge located down a few blocks on Main Street - to bring you a shopping experience at The Blushery (528 Main Street) from 11 am to 3 pm. Exclusive merchandise will be available, including shoes, purses, coats, and more. L a M è r e's regular shop will be open as usual, should you want more from the store. Sip, Shop and Beautify with these girls! BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) Wedding Planning - or, dare we say Vow Renewals Planning - just went to a whole new level in Beacon at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. Go in and experience this boutique located in the renovated factory building at 1 East Main. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       BPAC: Improv Comedy! Days: Starting Friday, January 11, 2019 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Yoga for Health, Healing, and Happiness in the New Year! Day: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Time: 12 pm to 1 pm (Satsang/Lecture); 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm (workshop) Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Malas & Mantras Day: Sunday, January 13, 2019 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: BeBhakti Yoga, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Beginning This Week! Mythical Creatures in Clay Ages: 6 to 11 Days: Tuesdays starting January 15, 2019 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   Fabulous Fibers Ages: 6 to 11 Days: Thursdays starting January 17, 2019 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.    Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 11 Creek Drive, Beacon, NY “Gorgeous and luxurious penthouse loft in recently converted brick factory building on the Fishkill Creek. Amenities include tasteful high-end lighting and custom closets throughout, washer/dryer, wine refrigerator, smart technology for lights and sound (Sonos-compatible), remote-controlled window blinds, high cathedral ceilings, elevator, and off-street parking.” Bonus points: Exposed brick and wall of windows facing Mount Beacon and Fishkill Creek. Bedrooms: 2  Bathrooms: 2  Price: $1,100,000 Real Estate Agent: Gatehouse Realty (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS     The next Defensive Driving course presented by Susan Pagones from Antalek & Moore will be on Saturday, January 26. The cost is $35 and lunch will be included. Reserve your spot! Katie James, Inc. New Website Launch: Katie James, Inc. is proud to present the newest website design for the Telephone Building in Beacon, NY. You've seen the building from the outside, now go inside all of the rooms and see the renovation it underwent at the helm of its owner, Deborah Bigelow. See The Website > BeaconArts : Open Studios Sponsorship opportunities are available now for Beacon's Open Studios, one of the Hudson Valley's most anticipated interactive art experiences of the year. How to Sponsor >         A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Blog's Space is available for private rentals for your meetings, workshops, client parties, or pop-ups. Located in the heart of Beacon at 291 Main Street (inside of the Telephone Building), meeting here is easy, cozy, and inspiring. $55/hour Available to up to 4 people renting the space for 2-4 hours only. $225/Half-Day Available to a group of up to 25 people for up to 5 hours. $385/Full Day Available to a group of up to 25 people for up to 10 hours. $750 Pop-Up Shop Package Available for up to 5 vendors in one day or weekend. Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space >. Tin Shingle Did you know that several of your favorite magazines have stopped printing monthly issues? It's true. Glamour Magazine, Seventeen, Redbook, and a few others are being jostled around. Tin Shingle tracks this news for those who want to get publicity in the media. Get The Latest > If you have kids, you may enjoy the monthly column, "Kid Friendly" from A Little Beacon Blog's publisher, Katie, in this week's edition of the Highlands Current. Pick up your copy today! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Joining Beacon's Chamber of Commerce shows your support for the business community. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/4/2019

Welcome to the New Year! If everything is starting to feel the same and you're wondering where that New Year change is in your life, you might start with little baby steps, such as decluttering with bins and things found at Brett's Hardware, or clean(er) eating at Beacon Natural (see their freezer section - lots of easy options) or taking any kind of class found in A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Adult Beginner Tap from Ballet Arts Studio was just added! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Restorative Sound Healing Day: Friday, January 4, 2019 Time: 7:30 to 9 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Monochrome Photography Show - Opening Reception Day: Saturday, January 5, 2019 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > La Familia presents Swinging Blues Band Day: Saturday, January 5, 2019 Time: 7:30 to 11 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Cutie Alert! Luxe Optique has a range of affordable prices (and colors) for glasses for kids. If you're concerned about protecting eyes from the blue light coming from screens and devices, consider getting the blue-light protection added to your frames - it comes with the "transitions." You could even get it with purple tinting! Think about it.     BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE     L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street The jewelry selection is getting good at L a M è r e - a very easy #treatyoself. Plus, April is getting more home decor goods in, and may have a box-opening reveal in her Instagram. Have you seen her recent video about "120 more days of winter"? AND, a Winter Tag Sale is going on. Time to snag some sweaters that were $88, and now are $68.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) It's a real winter wonderland at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique - have you seen this recent dramatic design element they are using inside of the store? Go inside and check it out. With its iconic and always-evolving look, Lambs Hill is helping to define the east end of town. Do take yourself down there, and visit the soap store and designer jewelry store next door! Plus, grab a cup of coffee at Trax. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!       Adult Beginning Tap at Ballet Arts Studio Day: Mondays Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Masterclass Grades: 9-12 Days: Sundays, January 6 to March 24, 2019 Time: 1:45 to 2:45 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 8 Sunset Hill Road, Glenham, NY A cutie starter home or project home in Glenham - just look at the kitchen - all vintage! These pieces would be hard to part with. But check out the hallway - it's a project for sure, but what could you come up with? PRO TIP: Even if you don't see a "For Sale" sign in the yard here, know that it is currently for sale. Bonus points: Vintage look and feel. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $199,900 Real Estate Agent: Gatehouse Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS                 Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency New Year, New Website! Antalek & Moore launches a new website to make fulfilling your insurance needs even easier. Call them at (845) 831-4300 to talk Home, Life, Business, Event, Car, and other types of insurance. They make it easy, and work hard to lower your price. BeaconArts : Open Studios Beacon Open Studios are coming! One of Beacon's biggest outdoor events, announcing the arrival of spring. (Let's just skip winter, shall we?) Sponsorship Opportunities are going on now, if you want to sponsor their printed program, which gets distributed all over town and serves as a map to various artist studios. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. It's Website Design Time at Katie James, Inc.! Our latest client is our landlord, Deborah Bigelow, owner and renovator of the Telephone Building. We are working with her to bring the story of the building to more people. Because so much of web work is digital, one of our favorite parts of website designing is working directly with the client, in person, to map out their vision right on the table. More About This Moment >         A Little Beacon Space Do you need to teach a class or run a workshop? Join other companies who hold retreats in A Little Beacon Space, including edible Hudson Valley, Class Pass, Giving Data, and others. Enjoy a warm, intimate setting in the heart of Beacon. Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space >. Tin Shingle Here's the trick to getting the word out about your business: You have to imagine where you want to be mentioned, and then you need to go for it. Tin Shingle trains you in just how to do that. One of our more enlightening tools: Tin Shingle's Editorial Calendars. These are the monthly themes at major magazines, like Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Inc., Money, and more. Membership gets you instant access to these themes, and a support group to be cheerleaders when you do make that leap and go for it. Details > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Looking to spotlight your new space to the community? Join the Beacon Chamber and throw a Ribbon Cutting or host a Member Meeting. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/28/2018

On behalf of the team at A Little Beacon Blog, we want to wish you a safe and happy New Year! Enjoy these quiet moments of the last of this year, because next year is ready for your new pursuits and directions! See you on the other side! - Katie, Marilyn, Catherine, Phoebe, and Izdihar Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Cirque de la Lune at the Howland Days: Friday & Saturday, December 28 & 29, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Shannon Early Trio Day: Saturday, December 29, 2018 Time: 8:30 to 11:30 pm Location: Chill Wine Bar, 173 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Free admission to Dia:Beacon Day: Sunday, December 30, 2018 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Holiday Artisan Market Days: All of December 2018 Time: See hours in Pop-Up Guide Location: The Lofts at Beacon, 18 Front St., Beacon, NY Check out the Pop-Up Guide for more upcoming pop-up events. BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Luxe Optique has stepped into bling for the New Year! Treading delicately, these frames are handmade in Paris, and are adorned in Swarovski crystals. A perfect way to ring in the New Year. And now, both sides of Luxe Optique are open! BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street You want to dress it up this year for the big night by spiking your casual denim look with a kitty roar and sequined body suit. Yeah, that's right! L a M è r e has brought the body suit back into your life, and this one is covered in sequins. You will wear this with the faux leopard jacket, and either kick it in faux leopard shoes, or in our favorite kitten slipper heel. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Glam it up! If you need a gown for an occasion, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique could be your destination to find such a beauty. Exhibit A: this golden gown with the glimmering shell print. Go ahead and walk in - you will be amazed at the beautiful shopping experience and wide selection. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs! Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 137 Howland Avenue, Beacon, NY This lovely renovated Cape Cod is nested at the base of Mount Beacon, with direct mountain views (!!). Upstairs has three full bedrooms and a full bathroom. The master bedroom is on the first floor, with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. Newly painted throughout. Hardwood floors throughout for a warm feel. Granite counters and GE appliances are in the kitchen, plus there's a $3K appliance credit. Bonus points: All new systems and a brand-new furnace. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Price: $435,000 Real Estate Agent: Gatehouse Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency This is the year you are going to lower your car insurance rates - and be a safer driver! Antalek & Moore has announced their first Defensive Driving Course of the year! Join Susan Antalek Pagones on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the agency's main office (340 Main St., Beacon). DM them to reserve your spot, or call (845) 831-4300. BeaconArts Explore the defining art project that has come to define both Beacon and BeaconArts - Keys to Beacon. Join A Little Beacon Blog's writer Izdihar as she set out to find all of the pianos, and hear the keys played on each! Experience Keys to Beacon here > A Little Beacon Space Do you need to teach a class or run a workshop? Join other companies who hold retreats in A Little Beacon Space, including edible Hudson Valley, Class Pass, Giving Data, and others. Enjoy a warm, intimate setting in the heart of Beacon. Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space > Katie James, Inc. Are you in Beacon or a neighboring town, and want to execute your vision for your website and newsletter together with a designer? If it's in Squarespace or MailChimp, we can help via our "Do It Together" sessions. Learn More Here > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Looking to spotlight your new space to the community? Join the Beacon Chamber and throw a celebratory ribbon-cutting, or host a member meeting. Learn More > Tin Shingle It's time to think big for the New Year! Yes, you can get magazine coverage for your brand, no matter how small or large it is! And you can step it up in your Instagram and other outreach efforts. Tin Shingle teaches how to do these things, and can be a support system for you. Details > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/21/2018

This is a special message for this issue of the newsletter, which falls on the Winter Solstice. Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) will be exactly at 5:23 pm. Howling at the Edge of Chaos is closing on Saturday. Valerie J. Mitchell opened in Beacon a year and a half ago, and created a store that showcases artists' creations that "howl their truth," which is the store's motto. Valerie was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer in June. Less than three months after her treatments ended, she has learned that the cancer is back. It is in her liver and colon and she is considered terminal. Valerie says that she has chosen quality of life, and is not pursuing treatments. She will be traveling with family and being at peace with her next steps. The lights have been on in the store on a hit-or-miss basis, in between doctor's appointments. We stopped in and made a few purchases (pictured above) yesterday, making sure to get in while the shop was open, pushing aside any other commitments that were on the calendar. Two lessons here. First: Valerie wove into her shop's mission to get out the truth. Her storefront window was dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness, as it is one of the most silent and swift of the cancers, often going undetected. She wants more people to be aware of their bodies and to stay in front of them. A Little Beacon Blog will be sharing an ovarian cancer awareness post to help spread the word. Second: After we hugged and laughed a lot about anything and everything at all, Valerie made sure to talk about the "Just a Card" campaign. She's very eager to sell everything in the store, so do go in, it's very festive. The "Just a Card" campaign is one that sends the message that if every person who walked into a shop and expressed their love and appreciation for it just "bought a card" - however small the purchase - it helps the store continue and prosper. A personal regret has been not buying more from Howling at the Edge of Chaos. Many times, there are lots of little treats that could have been purchased, but were "I'll treat myself to that later." Later may not be available anymore. Out of this entire galaxy of time, we only live for 100 years of it, if that. Some only have 36 years, or 17 years, or 9 years, or 2 years. Don't wait for later. If you want this beauty in your life - these shops, these people who set up the shops and take big risks to be here - go inside. Treat yourself. Make someone happy with a gift. HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTS Y'ALL! Beacon, you outdid yourself again this year. Marilyn, ALBB's Managing Editor, points out that we have over 25 photos (so far) in the lineup. Thank you to those who emailed in their masterpieces! Says Lauren and Brent, whose house is in our collection: "My husband and I just moved to Beacon at the end of the summer, and we were SO excited to decorate our new home." We literally drove around with Christmas music blaring from our iPhone when the radio wouldn't work, eating chocolate and snacks while collecting pictures when we could. Traffic can make it tricky to take pictures of some houses (Verplanck - you've got it going on! But we couldn't stop with cars!) Street names are indicated where we can, but we couldn't record streets and take pics at the same time. Taking yourself on a night drive of Beacon is wonderful this time of year. Enjoy. Let's get to the Things To Do! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Winter Tidings at Rombout Middle School Day: Friday, December 21, 2018 Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Rombout Middle School, 88 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Blue Christmas Day: Friday, December 21, 2018 Time: 7 to 8 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > A Very Slambovian Christmas: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Day: Saturday, December 22, 2018 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Pop-Up at Create Space Day: Saturday, December 15-23, 2018 Location: 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Co-created by Kelly Kingman, this pop-up is offering classes, interesting gifts and vintage apparel, plus refreshingly original gift wrapping services. Information > Holiday Artisan Market Days: All of December 2018 Time: See hours in Pop-Up Guide Location: The Lofts at Beacon, 18 Front St., Beacon, NY Vintage Things at Pop-Up at Zora Dora's Day: Now through January at least. Time: 8:30 pm Location: Zora Dora's Paletaria, 201 Main St., Beacon, NY Check out the Pop-Up Guide for more upcoming pop-up events. BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) They're OPEN! Luxe Optique owns the building they are in, and were recently renovating their original storefront side on the corner. The windows on their corner are brightly lit again, and you can come in either door, as they occupy both storefront spaces. Remember to use your vision insurance or FSA before the year's end! Eye exams are available almost every day of the week, so walk in or make an appointment: (845) 838-2020. BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE L a M è r e Clothing + Goods 436 Main Street If you need a dose of happy, you just take yourself on into L a M è r e, Beacon's newest clothing boutique on the east end of town near the mountain. They are located across the street from the Beacon Theater, JonCar Realty, and After Eden Gallery and Heroes and Villains. Find a pair of slipper-inspired kitten heels for $78 and affordable brands like BB Dakota. Then grab a coffee at Ella's Bellas, up the block. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Rain stops no wedding. This Lambs Hill Bride, Meredith, made it into Westchester/Hudson Valley Wedding Magazine! Meredith is wearing Justin Alexander and totally made that rainy day work for her photo shoot. Make your own luck! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill. Thank you to Barb's Butchery and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs! Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, December 21, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Holiday Camp at All Sport Day: Monday to Friday, December 24 to 28, 2018 Time: 8 am to 5:30 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Open Greenhouse at Stony Kill Farm Day: Every Saturday and Sunday Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide. REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 7 Creek Drive offers apartment rentals near nature, yet within quick walking distance to shops and restaurants. These apartments are nestled between Mount Beacon and Main Street, along the Fishkill Creek. Real Estate Agent: Gatehouse Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Working with Astor's Adopt-A-Family program, Antalek & Moore adopted a family for the holiday season. Of the more than 7,000 children and families Astor serves every year, the 1,800 individuals enrolled in the Adopt-A-Family program are the neediest. Antalek & Moore received a wish list from their family, and the staff went out and shopped for, wrapped and delivered the gifts. "We are so very fortunate to be able to support Astor this holiday season!" A Little Beacon Space Do you need to teach a class or run a workshop? Join other companies who hold retreats in A Little Beacon Space, including edible Hudson Valley, Class Pass, Giving Data, and others. Enjoy a warm, intimate setting in the heart of Beacon. Book Your Retreat With A Little Beacon Space > BeaconArts BeaconArts is an integral part of Beacon, and is involved in many of the events and public art displays you see around the community. Joining them as a business or individual benefits you by connecting you to other like-minded artists, makers and connectors. Learn more here > Katie James, Inc. Work together to get things done faster, and benefit from getting new ideas during the "Do It Together" package available to local Beaconites (and those who want to drive here). During this session, sit with Katie as she makes the changes with you to your website. Available to people who use Squarespace and/or MailChimp. The normal studio rate is $350 per hour, but the Do It Together package is $150 per hour. Learn More And Book A Session Online > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Looking to spotlight your new space to the community? Join the Beacon Chamber and throw a celebratory ribbon-cutting, or host a member meeting. Learn More > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle is a training platform for business owners, artists and makers looking to build their brand and get the word out. Tin Shingle reveals the secrets of the magazine industry to help you get featured in one, and gives fresh ideas for approaches to social media. Follow along with their latest industry articles. Details > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!