Happening This Weekend - 2/23/2018 (plus a Main Street Challenge!)

You've got lots to brighten your day out here on the streets of Beacon and in the surrounding Hudson Valley. If you've not been to Beacon's Main Street and surrounding side streets lately - and that includes you Beacon locals! - then accept this challenge: Drive or walk down Main Street and pull over to walk into one store you've never been to before. Then tell us about it here in the comments! Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping events that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your to-do's next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Movies That Matter Film Screening: "I Am Not Your Negro" Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY This documentary journeys into black history and connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of Black Lives Matter. The film, based on the writings of James Baldwin, questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of three leaders, Raoul Peck has directed a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for. Information > Garrison Art Center's School Invitational Theme Exhibition; Inside the Outsiders and Mentor Program Show Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: Opening reception 3 to 5 pm Location: 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY This exhibition includes work by students from Beacon High School as well as artists residing in Beacon, serving as mentors. Information > Soup4Greens Fundraiser Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Farmers' Market, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon SURJ and Story Time Film Screening: "Whose Streets?" Day: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon Hebrew Alliance, 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon, NY The film takes a close-up look at the civil unrest that erupted after a shocking act of violence in Ferguson, Missouri - and the decades of simmering tension leading up to it. Discussion to follow screening. Information > NEW WEEKLY EVENT: Swing Dancing at the Elks Club Day: Every Thursday Time: 7pm Location: Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Repeating Event Guide. NEW MONTHLY EVENT: Southern Dutchess NAACP Member Meeting Day: Every third Thursday of the month Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Maddie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Repeating Event Guide. Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope Level: Confident Beginner Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Learn To Love Your Machine with Hilary Oak Level: Absolute Beginners Day: Saturday, February 24, or Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Essential Oils 101 Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 1 to 2:30 pm Location: BeBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Hair & Makeup Techniques for Film Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: 6 to 8:30 pm Location: The CineHub LLC, 20 W. Main St., Suite 4, Beacon, NY Information > Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Harlem Wizards vs. Beacon City School Staff All Stars (Public School Fundraiser) Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: Doors open at 6 pm, game starts at 7 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY The Wizards are coming! The trick team will play/perform on Friday, February 23, at 7 pm at the Beacon High School gym. Watch teachers and community members play against the Harlem Wizards! At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. It's two hours of family time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together. This fundraising event is hosted by the Rombout Middle School PTO, Beacon High School PTSO, and the National Honor Society. Buy tickets here > Information > Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Public School Fundraising Guide. Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location:How land Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > How to Make Cake Balls Ages: Tweens, Teens, Cake Hobbyist Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: The Cupcakery, 1004 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > 2018 Bulldog Baseball Winter Camp Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Kids &smp; Canvas: “Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss” Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: Eat Paint Love, 331 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Go ahead... try these on. There are lots more styles like these beauties by Anne & Valentin in Luxe Optique now. Not sure about your prescription? No problem. The doctor is in! Get an eye exam for $45, or $25 if you buy glasses within seven days of the exam. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street www.stylestorehouse.com (near Utensil) BOOT SALE!! That's right, ladies. Don't let that one day of 70 degree temps trick you. You still have plenty of time to wear boots this season, and have a great pair for next year. Don't miss this sale! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Did you know that capes are a huge trend this year? Even (especially?) if the cape is transparent with fabric flowers falling from it? See new samples and accessories in the Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, like this tulle cape from the Justin Alexander Signature line. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you have your hair done in Beacon? Or get a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Do you know if your jewelry is covered under your homeowners insurance policy? What about your laptop? What if a tree falls on your house, what is covered then? The agents at Antalek and Moore can answer all of these questions for you. Call them at (845) 831-4300. Rhinebeck Bank If you haven't already taken your mid-winter break, now is the time to escape to Emerson Resort & Spa in Ulster County. Michelle from Rhinebeck Bank visits the resort to learn about their recent multimillion dollar renovation, which included work to the spa. Learn more about it here in this episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank! InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers at InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to perk up your Instagram presence. Katie Hellmuth Martin and Leigh Baumann from A Little Beacon Blog are also designers at InHouse Design Media. They can train you, too! This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but to get your photo skills in shape. Available to businesses and artists within a 10-mile radius of Beacon. Learn more here > Tin Shingle - Open House FREE MEETING FOR BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, NONPROFITS (This month only!) This Monday! Join Tin Shingle for the monthly member meeting. Bring your PR Homework, which consists of stacks of magazines and newspaper sections you want PR in. We will brainstorm how you are going to make that happen. Normally this meeting is for Tin Shingle's Community Level Members only, but for the month of Love (February), it's open to all. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: 291 Main St., Beacon, NY, First Floor, First Door Beacon Chamber of Commerce Vendor applications are now being accepted for the Cupcake Festival. Get the application here > BeaconArts BeaconArts has announced a new slate of leaders to kick off 2018 and usher in a new era of service and art sponsorship. The new president of BeaconArts is artist Rick Rogers, whose gallery across from The Roundhouse overlooks Fishkill Creek. The Vice President is Theresa Goodman; Aaron Verdile continues as Treasurer; and the Secretary is Linda Pratt Kimmel. Board Members-at-Large are Hanny Ahern, Karlyn Benson, Christina Jensen, Meghan Goria, and Terry Nelson. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, convienently located in the heart of Beacon, is the perfect spot to host your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/16/2018

Happy long weekend! Some of you regular readers are away from Beacon, and some of you are away from your home to visit Beacon! Welcome :) Maybe you came here because you read about Beacon in Vogue, who recently featured The Inn and Spa at Beacon during a Hudson Valley highlight article, or on Expedia, who named Beacon as one of their Most Artistic Towns. Also it turns out, people on layovers from Stewart Airport are coming over for lunch or dinner, according to the owner of Liberty Bistro in Newburgh, in the Rhinebeck Bank video below. Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping deals that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your week next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. “Share The Love” Fitness Event Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 17-18, 2018 Time: All day Location: Zoned Fitness, 490 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Kofi & Sankofa Day: POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW Time: 7:30 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.     Beacon Pilates 18 West Main Street, Suite 3 www.beaconpilates.com (near the train station) Have you been inside the new space yet? The best way to start at Beacon Pilates is with their Intro Offer of two private lessons and one Trio class. Pretty soon, you'll be like the owner Juliette's daughter, climbing and hanging from the equipment. Don't you want to do this? Cooking & Pairing Class Day: Monday, February 19, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Olive U, 896 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup - Button Making Day: Friday, February 16, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Try Ice Skating Free Day: Sunday, February 18, 2018 Time: 10:45 to 11:45 am Location: Ice Time Sports, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, NY Information > Holiday Vacation Camp Ages: 5 to 12 Day: Monday, February 19, 2018 Time: 8 am to 5 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Cutie patootie little cases, aren't they? That's right! These are glasses cases for one of the lines in the store, the frames of which are outrageous. Head into Luxe Optique and ask which frames come with these little cases, and take a set home.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street www.stylestorehouse.com (near Utensil) SALE ALERT! Joggers, sweats, loungewear - these comfy pieces go by many names and come in many shapes. In stock at Style Storehouse, they are all super soft and super cozy and 50% off right now! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) New samples from Justin Alexander are in store now! Walk in to see them during Lambs Hill's regular hours, and make an appointment to try them on. Email lambshillbridalboutique@gmail.com, or call (845) 765-2900. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Yeah, yeah, we know how easy it is to not invest in renters insurance. You're just renting, right? But your belongings are valuable. "Renters insurance is a comprehensive way to protect all of your belongings in the event of theft or damage, and often protects these belongings both inside and outside the home," says Antalek & Moore. Call them at (845) 831-1400 to learn more. Rhinebeck Bank Michelle from Rhinebeck Bank visits Newburgh, NY, to check out Liberty Street Bistro with owner and chef Michael Kelly. Learn how this restaurant, located in Newburgh's recently designated Creative Neighborhood, came to be and what types of cuisine they offer. Watch the video to find out how Rhinebeck Bank has impacted this restaurant and helped their business develop! Also learn about Kelly's upcoming projects, including a bakery opening late this year in the Creative Neighborhood! PS: Rhinebeck Bank has a Creative Neighborhood Loan Fund! Learn more about it here. InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers at Beacon-based InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures for your Instagram. How do we know how great they are? Because they are the same people behind A Little Beacon Blog - Katie Hellmuth Martin and Leigh Baumann! We can train you. It's like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Let us have an intervention with your Instagram feed in this four-session class. Tin Shingle - Open House FREE MEETING FOR BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, NONPROFIT GROUPS (this month only!) Do you hate marketing? Does social media overwhelm you? Do you see other businesses or projects in the newspaper, and think: "Dang - I wish that were my business/project featured there!" Then this meeting is for you. Tin Shingle is an empowerment center for businesses, artists, makers and nonprofits who are trying to get the word out about their work. Tin Shingle is run by Katie, who also runs A Little Beacon Blog. It's a nationwide, member-based resource center that has just opened up the ability to have in-person member meetings in the Hudson Valley at 291 Main Street in Beacon's Telephone Building. We're calling it The Kick A** Member Meeting, because it's there to help you kick butt in your business. Normally it's a meeting for Tin Shingle's Community Level Members only, but this month, it's open to all. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: 291 Main Street, First Floor, First Door, Beacon, NY Beacon Chamber of Commerce Psst...The Cupcake Festival is coming back to Beacon! Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 (rain date the next day) Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beacon's East End Details >   BeaconArts : Beacon Open Studios This citywide art happening, Beacon Open Studios, is in motion! BeaconArts is the event's fiscal sponsor, so all signups and sponsorships go through them. Here's what you need to know: Sponsorships Available Now: Your business can place an ad in the brochure that is seen by pretty much everyone, as it includes a map of where to find each of the artists. Details > Volunteer Positions: Hurry to sign up for special volunteer jobs! Spots are filling up fast. Details > Artist Registration: Get on the map! Sign up now to be included in the official brochure and opening exhibition! Details > Opening Night: Party! Details > Open Studios Weekend: Walk or drive to visit artists on your list. Collect new art along the way! Details > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located right in the heart of Beacon, is a perfect spot to fit your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/9/2018

Happy Valentine's Weekend! As you're out and about treating someone you love to something special, the Art Galleries are freshly celebrating Second Saturday, so keep A Little Beacon Blog's full Second Saturday Guide open on your phone so that you can see what's exhibiting inside of each gallery! PS: For any Galentine on your list, duck into Howling at the Edge of Chaos near The Beacon Hotel for some female rage-tastic quote things, jewelry or just a panda pillow. Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping deals that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your to-do's next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. South Avenue Elementary's Small Tall Ball - Valentine's Dance Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: South Avenue PTA, 60 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Stony Kill Farm's Winter on the Farm Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018; if no snow on 2/10, make-up date February 24, 2018 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Special Screening: Beacon Independent Film Festival ARTSGO Artists in Residence Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Gallery at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries/Clarkson University, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “BOHEMIANS In Love and In Life” Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018 Time: Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 4 pm Location: Beacon Hebrew Alliance, 31 Verplanck Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Cultural Center's Valentine’s Day Dance Party Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Use the hashtag #atthehowland if you go! We want to see you, lovebirds! Information > Hairdressers Ball Charity Hair Show Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Charlie Albright, Piano Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 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.   Made & Given Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018 Time: Saturday, 1 to 9 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm Location: 17 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   Beacon Pilates Grand Re-Opening Party! Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: 18 W. Main St., Suite 3 (near the train station) It's finally here! The big, grand re-opening party you have been waiting for! Go see Beacon Pilates' new studio in what is soon to be a very hopping area, with the new hardware store going in, and new apartment building going up. See our interview here with Beacon Pilates' founder, Juliet Harvey. Details here > Beacon of Light Wellness Center Grand Opening Celebration Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 1 to 10 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Monthly Literary Salon with Julie Chibbaro Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Valentine-Making at CreateSpace Beacon Ages: All ages Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 9 am to 6 pm Location: CreateSpace Beacon, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Troll Cake - Princess Poppy Class Ages: All ages, 8+ preferred, younger must be accompanied by adult Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: The Cupcakery, 1004 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Peep these outrageous frames by Lafont Paris: These are a U.S. special edition called "Thirty," created for Lafont Paris' 30th anniversary in North America. "Thirty" is part of a 400-piece limited edition run, and represents an iconic design with an exciting decorative concept. The asymmetrical black and ivory carved acetate sunglass is embellished with cut-outs of the Statue of Liberty on one temple, and the Eiffel Tower on the other. We could go on, but you should probably just go see them in person at Luxe Optique.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street (near Utensil) How lovely are these glass pearl hoops by Yunis K, now in at Style Storehouse? This brand blends old world and new wave Bohemian into one look, perfect for special occasions or for adding personal flair to everyday wear. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 (near the historic dummy light) Now offering after-hours private events at the boutique for brides and their intimate groups of up to 10 people! Email lambshillbridalboutique@gmail.com, or call (845) 765-2900. Lambs Hill also offers online booking of private events, so check with your girls then book by clicking here! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency 'Tis the weekend for wedding proposals! Or just getting closer to that moment. When it's time, Antalek & Moore provides Special Event Insurance for your big day. Whether it's a fundraiser, wedding, renewal of vows, or other special occasion, Antalek & Moore can give you peace of mind on the big day. Rhinebeck Bank The Hudson Valley is lucky to have Rhinebeck Bank supporting so many arts initiatives. Currently, Rhinebeck Bank produces a video series that spotlights arts programs, nonprofit groups, and businesses. In this video, they highlight a group that gives kids access many aspects of filmmaking. The Art Effect, formerly known as Spark Media Project, is revealed in this interview series. InHouse Design Media Want to learn how to take amazing photos for your social media, with equally compelling captions? It's an art form, but you can learn how to do it for your business or brand. InHouse Design Media designed an immersive set of training sessions to up your photo game by producing really effective graphics - that don't require a designer! But as designers, we can train you in our ways... Let us have an intervention with your Instagram feed. Tin Shingle Special for the month of Valentine's Day, Tin Shingle's February Member Meeting will be an Open House, open to all business owners, artists and makers who want to come work on their PR and promotion strategies, and get to know Tin Shingle better. Bring the magazines you want to be featured in - we're going to plan ahead! Tin Shingle's Membership is a DIY PR platform for business owners who are getting the word out. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the opening of Big Mouth Coffee Roasters on Main Street in Beacon. Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: 387 Main St., Beacon, NY Details >   BeaconArts You must go see the BeaconArts exhibit up now in the Gallery at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries. See the many photos and news clippings capturing the ways that BeaconArts has contributed to the culture that has shaped Beacon over the past decade and a half. Special Film Screening: The Beacon Independent Film Festival and their ARTSGO Artists in Residence documentaries from 2015, 2016, and 2017 are playing on Saturday at 6pm. Day/Time: Saturday, February 10, 6 pm Showing: “Material” – Dan Dowd. Director: Michael Arginsky “Cascade” – Margot Kingon. Director: Kate Phelan “Ambi Artist” – Donna Mikkelsen. Director: Rob Featherstone Details > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, is the perfect fit for your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/2/2018

Take that, first month of the year! February is up next, and it’s time to dream of Valentine's Day love and Super Bowl sides. Need some instant spring in your home? Beacon D'Lights "over-shopped" their spring floral picks and put them all at 40 percent off. Time to freshen up! Meanwhile ... get out there! You'll find Seussical The Musical and others, an art opening for National African-American History Month, and more. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Seussical The Musical Days: Thursday to Saturday, February 1 to 3, 2018 Time: Thursday and Friday, 7 pm; Saturday, 1 and 3 pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Dia:Beacon Staff Show Opening Reception Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: Noon to 9 pm Location: Dia:Beacon pop-up satellite, 1 East Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Reel Life Film Club presents “Waste Land” Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Route 403, Garrison, NY Information > Art Opening Reception: National African-American History Month Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 (reception); February 3-25, 2018 (exhibit) Time: 2:30 to 4:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Last Minute Soulmates Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 7 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.   Flea Boutique Encore Sale Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Location: CreateSpace, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >     Beacon Pilates 18 West Main Street, Suite 3 (near the train station) Beacon Pilates' new studio is gorgeous and filled with natural light. If you have core work to do - tightening that tummy or your entire body - then the group classes or semi-private sessions at Beacon Pilates are for you. Mat classes start at $15 and are discounted when purchased in packages. Don't wait for their re-opening party that is next weekend to come in - these strength moves are going on now. Free Yoga! Grand Opening Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: All day Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Soulful Flow Day: Sunday, February 4, 2018 Time: 10 to 11:30 am Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Thank you, Beacon Pilates, for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Card & Board Games Club Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Mozzarella Cheese making with Stacey Lynch Adnams Ages: 7-12 Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 11 am to noon Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   NEW GUIDE!  The Public School Fundraising Guide Parents, teachers and students are hard at work coming up with creative ways to raise money for Beacon's Public Schools. Some of those ways involve events. A Little Beacon Blog has dedicated an editor to tracking these and updating this new Guide! Below are upcoming opportunities: GLENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Matt Stevens Alakazam MAGIC SHOW! Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Glenham School, 20 Chase Drive, Beacon, NY Information >   Thank you to BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street (near Beacon Bread Company) Take a peek at the new luxury line by Jacques Marie Mage, in at Luxe Optique. Each frame is handmade and comes only in super limited quantities (see these behind-the-scenes photos), making them very rare and collectible. Each case is made specifically for the frame that it holds. You'll want to see this.     BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street (near Utensil) Perfect for this time of year, Style Storehouse is stocking Andrea's Alchemy - nourishing wellness and skincare concoctions to nourish the body and soul. The line includes facial oils, body oils, essential oils and hand sanitizer. Throw a bottle in your purse and go. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 (near the dummy light) This is the busiest time of year for engagements and wedding planning, with Valentine's Day right around the corner. Even if you're not planning a wedding, be sure to go in to see Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique's own line of wedding gowns, so you can recommend them to your friends. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Or eyelash extensions? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Susan Pagones' next Defensive Driving course is on for Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 am to 3 pm. This is your opportunity to increase your chances of saving money on your car insurance, and decrease your chances of getting a ticket or into an accident. Lunch is included, so save your seat now. Call Thomasine to reserve your spot: (845) 245-6292. Rhinebeck Bank This week's episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank features the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and Museum in Hyde Park, NY. The museum's curator, Herman Eberhardt, speaks with Michelle Barone-Lepore about the new permanent exhibit, which offers more audio and interactive technology to create an immersive experience. “It’s a completely redone museum,” says Herman, promising that anyone who hasn't been since 2013 will be in for a new experience. Opening on April 21 is an exhibit of World War II posters, from the museum's own large collection. Visitors can also easily see Eleanor Roosevelt's home, Val-Kill, for an experience completely focused on her. Watch this episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank for peeks inside everything mentioned here! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Meet and mingle with other businesses in Beacon and beyond, as the Beacon Chamber's membership expands for the February meeting, to include other communities who want to work together. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to showcase the benefits of joint membership. Stephanie Carapola Jones, owner of The Blushery on Main Street, will give a tour of everything amazing that happens in her boutique and beauty bar! Membership is not required for this meeting, and you're encouraged to bring a guest! Learn more here.   BeaconArts BeaconArts congratulates new Board Members: Hanny Ahern Karlyn Benson Meghan Goria Linda Pratt Kimmel Officers will be chosen at the next Board Meeting, currently scheduled for February 14. If you are new to Beacon, here's a quick reminder of the mission driving BeaconArts: "BeaconArts' mission is to foster and encourage the advancement of the City of Beacon as a center for arts and culture. We work to enable resident artists of all disciplines to live and thrive in Beacon by widely promoting their projects and events, as well as to develop and facilitate inspiring creative experiences and programs that promote a vibrant community and enrich the lives of our local citizens." Tin Shingle : Member Meeting The first Member Meeting at Tin Shingle went very well! We got to meet a new member, the eco-baby clothes maker Lucky Bug Clothing. All of their goods are sewn in Newburgh or Brooklyn. The next member meeting is the last Monday of the month, February 26, at noon, and it's an Open House! We want to meet and empower as many business owners, artists and makers as we can, so membership is not required for the next meeting. It's our Business Valentine to you! See you then, or sooner! InHouse Design Media Let InHouse Design Media work with you and your iPhone (or other smartphone) to take some amazing pictures for your business' Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Events, your (possibly future) blog, and so much more. Anyone can press a button to take a photo, but it takes practice and experience to take the photo from the right angle, using the right lighting, cropping out the right stuff. You want to remain in control when making flyers, and restrain yourself from using every color or font just because you can. Let InHouse Design Media save you. Check out the new Social Media Photo Training for Clients package. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space is conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, and a perfect spot for your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Be a part of this publication - be the support that makes it happen! Reach our readers, align with the community, and get your message out. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/26/2018

Whoosh - this has been a fast and blustery January! The month is ending with a few notable business membership meetings, so if you aren't hooked into the organizations already, make sure you check them out now! Scroll to the bottom to look for member meeting notices from BeaconArts, the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, and Tin Shingle. BeaconArts and the Beacon Chamber of Commerce have board member elections happening very soon, so don't miss out. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Beacon Film Society Presents: “Walking Out” Day: Friday, January 26, 2018 Time: 7 pm (6:30 pm doors) Location: BEAHIVE Beacon, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > International Film Night: "Tanna" Day: Friday, January 26, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Open Studios' Roaring Twenties Costume Ball & Fundraiser Day: Friday, January 26, 2018 Time: 8 pm to midnight Location: Denning’s Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Wingfest 11 Day: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Kirtan Music Album Release Day: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: beBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Roman Rabinovitch, Piano Day: Sunday, January 28, 2018 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.     Beacon Pilates 18 W. Main St., Suite 3 (near the train station) SAVE THE DATE! Beacon Pilates Grand Re-Opening Party Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm The Grand Re-Opening celebration will kick off “Goods for Good,” a weeklong sporting goods drive for The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, which is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to improve the lives of and empower at-risk children and families in the Hudson Valley and surrounding communities. Donations of newly purchased indoor or outdoor sporting goods can be brought to Beacon Pilates on (Second) Saturday, February 10, or dropped off during business hours the following week. Equipment needed includes basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, skateboards, roller skates, safety equipment like helmets and pads, lawn games, double-dutch jump ropes, wooden baseball bats, and tennis balls. Information > Beginning Painting Workshop Day: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: River Winds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Knitting 102 - Beanie Workshop Day: Sunday, January 28, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Loopy Mango, 500 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Business Strategies for Freelancers Day: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Time: 6 to 8:30 pm Location: The CINEHUB, 20 W. Main St., Suite 4, Beacon, NY Information > Knitting Studio w/ Kit Burke-Smith (four sessions) Level: Beginner-Intermediate Days: Mondays, January 28 to February 18, 2018 Time: 1 to 3pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Taking Excellent Measurements w/ Hilary Oak Level: Open Day: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you, Beacon Pilates, for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, January 26, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Little Buds, for Babies 6 Weeks to 12 Months and a Caregiver, with Sarah Schulman Day: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 (free trial class) Time: 2 to 2:45 pm Location: Compass Arts, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   NEW GUIDE! The Public School Fundraising Guide Parents, teachers and students are hard at work producing creative ways to raise money for Beacon's public schools. Some of those ways involve events. A Little Beacon Blog has dedicated an editor to tracking these and updating this new Guide! Below are upcoming opportunities. See the full Guide for great events to look out for, like the Wizards coming to the Beacon High School, or the Matt Stevens Magic Show coming to Glenham Elementary. ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL Dinner at Chipotle Day: Monday, January 29, 2018 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: 10 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY When you get your dinner at Chipotle on Monday night, tell them to put your purchase towards Rombout Middle School PTO, and Chipotle will donate 50% of proceeds to Rombout's PTO - which goes back to students, teachers and the building! Information > J.V. FORRESTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vote Now! JV Forrestal School is a finalist in the latest Project Fit Grant Contest. Help JVF students win new playground fitness equipment and Physical Education equipment for their school! Vote once per day, per email right here (super easy).     Thank you to BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street (near Beacon Bread Company) Look at this trio! What dreamy eyewear to round out your wardrobe. There are subtle differences in each style, from the location of the bridge to the precise shape of the circles. Come into the store and try them on. From the top: Dita, JF Rey, Oliver Peoples.     BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, near the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to head up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street (near Utensil) This is your intro to spring! Soft, fun and versatile tops are in the shop, and this one by Free People with flared sleeves and playful tie bottom is just the beginning... Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 (near the dummy light) If you've ever wanted to wear a wedding gown designed exclusively for a Beacon boutique, now is your chance. This Sweetheart mermaid gown was designed and made exclusively for Lambs Hill, featuring luxurious faux fur throughout. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or find a beard trim? Or even eyelash extensions? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency And now, for your moment of zen, Antalek & Moore's Instagram account is up and running! Warning: You will see more puppy photos representing Antalek & Moore's ability to connect you with a New York Pet Insurance Policy. Connect with Antalek & Moore on Instagram. Rhinebeck Bank Do you know the history of the Vassar Brothers? Did you know that one of the brothers died in a fire in Vassar’s Brewery, which stood on the same spot where the Vassar Institute (now known as Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center) was built? During this episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank, Michelle interviews Executive Director Andrew Bergreen to learn about the art center. Rhinebeck Bank has been a longtime sponsor of the art programs here. Increase your Hudson Valley and Poughkeepsie trivia by getting some Vassar family history during this episode of Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank. Watch it here! Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting is Monday, January 29, at 5:30 pm at the Elks Club, 900 Wolcott Ave. The names listed below will be submitted for election by the members in attendance. There is one vote per member. This process also allows for nominations from the floor. The Chamber encourages your participation. Not a member yet? Join the Chamber today online here! Nominees President, Rick Brownell of Freedom Ford Vice President, Carl Oken of Beacon Elks Club Treasurer - Open Corresponding Secretary, Teresa Williams of Antalek & Moore Insurance Director, Sheryl Glickman of Notions ‘N Potions Recording Secretary, Kathy Sandford of Antalek & Moore Insurance Director, John Gilvey of Hudson Beach Glass Director Annemarie Sipilief of CIA Security   BeaconArts: Membership The Annual Meeting and Board Elections will be held this Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 6:30 pm at The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries/Clarkson University Gallery, 199 Main St., Beacon. Current board members are listed below, as well as candidates. You must be a current member of BeaconArts to attend. You can join online here! Board Members continuing through 2018: Theresa Goodman (current Vice President), 1st term, 2nd year Christina Jensen (former Board member; appointed by Board in January to fulfill Sommer Hixson’s remaining year), 1st term, 2nd year Terry Nelson, 1st term, 2nd year Rick Rogers, 1st term, 2nd year Aaron Verdile (current Treasurer), 1st term, 2nd year Candidates are: Hanny Ahern (2 years, 1st term) Karlyn Benson (2 years, 1st term) Angelique Devlin (2 years, 1st term) Meghan Goria (2 years, 1st term) Linda Pratt Kimmel (2 years, 1st term) Tin Shingle: Member Meeting Tin Shingle is an empowerment zone for artists, makers, and business owners who want to get the word out about their projects, initiatives and businesses. Every last Monday of the month, at noon, Tin Shingle hosts an opportunity to connect, to share ideas and get support in Tin Shingle's office at 291 Main St. Membership at the entry level is required to attend, and you can learn more about that here. Join us! InHouse Design Media Now available: glamour shots! For businesses who are looking to jazz up their social media accounts with professionally taken photos. Have InHouse Design Media's photographer, Leigh Baumann, take a bunch of photos for you - of your office, gallery, shop, products and/or staff - and use the photos whenever and however you like. Leigh takes the photos you see here for A Little Beacon Blog's advertisers. See more photos here! A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space is a perfect location, conveniently right in the heart of Beacon, to fit your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Be a part of this publication - be the support that makes it happen! Reach our readers, align with the community, and get your message out. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/19/2018

If you've had cabin fever this month, upcoming days hold the cure! You have a lot of great options right now in the Classes department, from fitness to iPhones. Several other goings-on are scheduled, so get your boots on, get some fresh air, and enjoy the weekend! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.   Thom Joyce’s Open Mic Night Day: Friday, January 19, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Shapiro/Kerr Duo Day: Saturday, January 20, 2018 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.     Beacon Pilates : We Moved! Thirteen years ago, Beacon Pilates set up equipment in Beacon, and at the end of last year, they moved to their new home, near the train station! Now located in the same building that houses 2 Way Brewing Co. and BCAP, at 18 West Main St., Suite 3, Beacon Pilates is on the side of the building that has beautifully renovated interiors with plenty of parking. SAVE THE DATE! Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Beacon Pilates is having a Grand Re-Opening Party at their new space, and you're invited! Owner Juliet Harvey says: "Come celebrate 13 years of Beacon Pilates in our newly designed, light-filled studio! Anyone is welcome, even if you've never been to the studio before." Information > AcroYoga Fundamentals Workshop Day: Friday, January 19, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Stretch Your Soul Workshop Day: Friday, January 19, 2018 Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > iPhoneography Workshop Day: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: River Winds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Quilting 101 w/ Katy Hope (four sessions) Level: Confident Beginner Day: Saturdays, January 20, 27, February 3 and 10, 2018 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Knitting 101 - Big Blanket Workshop Day: Sunday, January 21, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Loopy Mango, 500 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Knitting Studio with Kit Burke-Smith (four sessions) Level: Beginner-Intermediate Days: Mondays, January 22 to February 12, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thank you, Beacon Pilates, for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Hudson Hills Montessori Open House Day: Sunday, January 21, 2018 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Hudson Hills Montessori, 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information > Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, January 19, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Learn Beat Boxing & Body Percussion Day: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: Beacon Music Factory, 333 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street SALE ALERT! Get your shades out, it's sunny! What's that? You have boring sunglasses, or you finally lost your old trusties? You're in luck then, because all Oliver Peoples sunglasses are $100 off at Luxe Optique right now! Get them with or without prescription lenses. Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.     BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING PRO TIP: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Just look at this sweet stack of threads. Your closet is in need of some fresh denim, and Style Storehouse is where you will find plenty of styles, sizes and stretchy fabric. There are lots of sales currently going on now at Style Storehouse, including this denim deal for 25% off!  Where is Style Storehouse? A few stores down from Utensil, as you round the bend. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Featured in the most recent issue of Chronogram as part of their curated Wedding Venue Guide, Lambs Hill is the destination for a wedding in a beautiful mountaintop setting. The Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique enhances the bridal experience with a showroom of wedding gowns at the base of Mount Beacon, in the newly renovated 1 East Main building. New styles are in store now, with more to come! Find a wide range of sizes from brand names like Lillian West and Justin Alexander. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or find a beard trim? Or even fluttery eyelash extensions? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency CONGRATULATIONS! Were you driving down Main Street on Thursday afternoon and saw the exuberant gathering outside the normally-quiet row of storefronts across from the post office? In case you were wondering, that was the crowd that showed up to support one of Beacon's longest-running businesses, Antalek & Moore. A torch was being passed to the new Executive Partners, Susan Antalek Pagones and Vince Lemma. Read more about it! Rhinebeck Bank Rhinebeck Bank has enabled several Hudson Valley bussiness to grow, including Crunch Fitness. In this episode of "Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank," Michelle Barone-Lepore interviews Tom Van Pelt to learn about 2018's fitness trends, which include Small Group Training, HIT (High Intensity Training), and Wearables. Want to learn more? Watch it here! Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting will be Monday, January 29, at 5:30 pm at the Elks Club, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY. On the agenda: voting for new Board Members. Mark your calendar, and Join the Chamber today! BeaconArts : Open Studios LAST CHANCE! Tickets are on sale for only a little bit longer for the Beacon Open Studios fundraiser. Day: Friday, January 26, 2018 Time: 8 pm to midnight Location: Denning's Point Distillery Enjoy live jazz, dancing, a VIP gaming room, and special raffle prizes! Celebrate and support Beacon's vibrant arts community in one fancy party. Tickets > Tin Shingle Workshop : Start Your Website With Markers! This workshop went well, so Tin Shingle is offering another round! Look for a new website from Evey Amaris, who is launching her long-awaited business in creating sacred space for homes and businesses. This workshop takes you through the process of thinking out how your website will be presented to, and received by, your customers. Sign up for the next one! Price: $185 Day: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Tickets > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space is the perfect location, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, to accomodate your audience. InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media can produce pretty, compelling pictures for your social media stream that will make your brand extremely attractive to prospective clients and customers. Flyers, invitations, business cards, and more stationery can also be designed for you as needed. InHouse Design Media is the design arm of A Little Beacon Blog, and can be hired by you for marketing services. Reach out to see how they can help you. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go 'round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/12/2018

This weekend is Second Saturday! You have plenty of time to see many of the art exhibits going on now, including the exhibit from all four Beacon Elementary Schools at the Howland Public Library. The galleries are so diverse, offering you different experiences on your way up and down Main Street - or on other streets as well. We have the full Second Saturday Guide for you here. (It's still being updated as usual because it's a live guide!) Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your week next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. “Art Is Elementary” Reception Day: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Studio @ Beacon Day: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: The Studio @ Beacon, 301 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Anna Polonsky/Orion Weiss, Duo Piano Day: Sunday, January 14, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration Day: Monday, January 15, 2018 Time: See below for schedule, starting at 8 am Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church St. aka 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY Theme: "If I Can Help Somebody, Then My Living Will Not Be In Vain" 8 am: Free continental breakfast, provided by The Southern Dutchess Coalition 9:30 am: 5th Annual Dr. King Community Parade Lineup. Participants are encouraged to bring American flags, posters and banners. 10:45 am: Annual SDC/MLK Essay Contest award presentation to young writers, mainly Beacon High School students, according to the Beacon Free Press, for a cash prize of $50. Rhinebeck Bank has sponsored this prize since the contest's inception. 11 am: Annual youth/adult talent presentation 11:50 am: Annual youth, choir members and seniors celebration lunch 12 pm: Annual adult celebration lunch 1 pm: Annual celebration service Details > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Chaturanga, Up Dog, Down Dog! Day: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Coloring Books for Adults Day: Beginning Sunday, January 14, 2018 Time: Sunday, 4 to 7 pm; Tuesday, 1 to 4 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Tin Shingle's Workshop: Start Your Website With Markers! Day: Thursday January 18, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: 291 Main St., First Floor, First Door, Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Lightning Bugs Kids Yoga Camp Day: Week of January 15, 2018 Time: 9:15 to 11:45 am Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Stylish yet classic Dalziel sunglasses are handmade by Barton Perreira using unsurpassed craftsmanship and ingenious design. A style like this is often sold out at the limited number of shops it's carried in, but you'll find it available now at Beacon's own Luxe Optique. Barton Perreira’s approach to fashion redefines style and elegance. Patty Perreira’s language of inspired design focuses on the evolution process and continues to challenge the industry by unveiling the next new thing. Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Meet the Queen of Leggings (and denim) on Main Street: Michele Williams, owner of Style Storehouse, keeps her collection of leggings fresh and in stock for many sizes and shapes of ladies. Pictured here are super soft rainbow leggings by Hard Tail, 100 percent lycra with a mesh detail. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This Lillian West gown, featuring "power mesh" lining at the waist and hip, is hanging at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique right now. It has a unique scalloped hem and soft Venice lace throughout. This style also comes with an optional slit. Clearly, mesh is a thing right now, fits the curviest of body types, and can drape quite well while ensuring comfort. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency SAVE THE DATE! This Thursday, January 18, from 4 to 5 pm, meet Vince Lemma and welcome him to his new role as partner at Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency. Read our article about him here, and drop by their offices on your way home from work or play on Thursday to toast him. Rhinebeck Bank Big things are happening at the Underwear Factory in Poughkeepsie! The Art Effect - the collaboration and merger with Mill Street Loft and Spark Media Project - is based in the serious spot with the funny name, and has all sorts of creativity going on for young kids! Michelle Barone-Lepore interviews Executive Director Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt and Gaye Mallet, Board President, to learn more about the program and show you behind-the-scenes tidbits of kids making films, graphic designing and more. One of the student-produced films has even traveled through several film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about it here in this short episode! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you a new business in Beacon? Joining the Chamber of Commerce shows your support for the business community in Beacon, and connects you with others during monthly member meetings. Join today online! BeaconArts: Membership A big meeting is coming up for BeaconArts! It's the annual meeting and board elections. Current board members are listed below, as well as candidates. You must be a current member of BeaconArts to attend and vote. Join online here. Board members continuing through 2018: Theresa Goodman (current Vice President), 1st term, 2nd year Christina Jensen (former Board member, appointed by Board in January to fulfill remainder of Sommer Hixson's term), 1st term, 2nd year Terry Nelson, 1st term, 2nd year Rick Rogers, 1st term, 2nd year Aaron Verdile (current Treasurer), 1st term, 2nd year Candidates are: Matthew Agoglia Hanny Ahern (2 yrs, 1st term) Karlyn Benson (2 yrs, 1st term) Angelique Devlin (2 yrs, 1st term) Meghan Goria (2 yrs, 1st term) Linda Pratt Kimmel (2 yrs, 1st term) More details about the candidates, including their bios, are here. Tin Shingle Workshop: Start Your Website With Markers! This class is this Thursday! In this workshop, Katie Hellmuth Martin will lead you through the organization process of starting your website, in order to help you decide what you're going to put on your website. What kind of pages and pictures will be there? What is the point of it? You will use markers, the dry erase board, and plenty of paper to help you map this out visually with your hands, before diving into the digital version on the computer. Price: $185 Day: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Buy ticket here A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a site. A Little Beacon's Space is a perfect location, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, to fit your audience. InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media can produce pretty pictures for your social media stream in order to make your brand extremely attractive to prospective clients and customers. Flyers, invitations, business cards, and more stationery can also be designed for you as needed. InHouse Design Media is the design arm of A Little Beacon Blog and can be hired by you for marketing services. Reach out to see how they can help you. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go 'round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/5/2018

The temp won't go above 18 degrees this weekend. Stay warm!  Despite this - it's time to get out of the house, and because you took our advice last year and got the most amazing Dig Out Winter Boots at Mountain Tops, you are ready for anything! The sidewalks are shoveled, the sun is shining (for now). If you're battling the cold or flu that gripped everyone during the Winter Break, we have brewed up a tea for sick folks. Pick up the simple ingredients from a shops in a three-store radius. And now, onto the things going on this weekend or starting mid-week...

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance “Cloth & Memory” Opening Reception Day: Sunday, January 7, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Open Mic Invitationals Day: Sunday, January 7, 2017 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Natural Dye Workshop Day: Saturday, January 6, 2018 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Textile Lab, 146 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Workshop: Strong Core & Open Hips with Charles Matkin Day: Sunday, January 7, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 South Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Card & Board Games Club Day: Friday, January 5, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > High School Writing Lab Day: Thursdays, starting January 11, 2018 Time: 2:30 to 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sew Cool Tuesdays Ages: 5-11 Days: Tuesdays, starting January 9, 2018 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Beacon Art Adventures @ Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street SALE ALERT! Can you stand it? So much plaid around your eyes, and in a square/circle combo? These frames are incredible, and are part of the Winter Sale going on now at Luxe Optique. $100 off JF Rey (pictured), Boz, Volte Face and Nao Ned frames! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street SALE ALERT! Awesome sales going on now! We especially have our eye on the 50% off (!!) vegan leather legging by Free People. Do go in, and see what Michelle has put on sale - and how low she has gone on these discounts. As you can see - they're clearly marked! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Visit Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique down on Beacon's east end of town, for three floors of gowns, veils, accessories and a private dressing area with room for your best shopping gals. Brides and their entourages get VIP treatment in the beautifully adorned shop with a rustic touch. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or tidy up with a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Big things are happening at Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency in the new year. Keep your eyes on A Little Beacon Blog for an upcoming announcement and celebration. Meanwhile, look into your home and business insurance needs. Take a look here to learn about your options, then call Antalek & Moore today for more information, at (845)245-6292. Rhinebeck Bank Season 3 of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank has started! Host Michelle Barone interviews local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public figures of the Hudson Valley. See firsthand how Rhinebeck Bank helps businesses grow and impacts the community! See the latest from Rhinebeck Bank. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you an expert in your field, looking for ways to get in front of Beacon's business community? Suggest yourself as a speaker for an upcoming Beacon Chamber of Commerce Member meeting. Details here on their website. BeaconArts The 2018 Annual Meeting and Board Elections will be Wednesday, January 3. It starts at 6:30 pm with networking; at 7, the meeting starts, running until 8. The election is the only item on the agenda, though attendees will be given updates on the status of BeaconArts projects and a brief Annual Report. You must be a current member of BeaconArts to vote. The meeting will be held at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries on Main Street, where the BeaconArts Retrospective:15 exhibit is currently on view. This is a great opportunity to take in the exhibit, and renew your support of BeaconArts. Tin Shingle In this class, hosted at 291 Main Street in the Telephone Building, you will go through the process to get started on your website. Begin with a blank slate, finish the day knowing what pages will be on your website. We will use blank pieces of paper, colorful markers, dry erase boards, and other easy ways to break you free of your fear of creating a website. Get the details here! Class size is limited, so reserve your spot. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a location. A Little Beacon's Space is the perfect spot, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, to fit your audience. InHouse Design Media Need someone to take over your social media, or to guide you in what you are already doing? InHouse Design Media can feed you ideas that will make customers take action. Pick one of our Digital Marketing Retainers.   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/29/2017

Enjoy this quiet week, and take advantage of the moments of reflection on the New You in the New Year. When you make your way out of the house, we have some ideas for where you might go!

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Coffee and Cookies at Catalyst Day: Saturday, December 30, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Catalyst Gallery, 137 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Vault Day: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Time: Dinner Location: 446 Main St., Beacon NY Call (845) 202-7735 to make a reservation! New Year’s Eve Bash at Dogwood with BeaconArts Ball Lighting Day: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Time: 8 pm to 1 am Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Scrabble for Cabin Fever at the Howland Public Library Day: Tuesday to Saturday, December 26 to 30, 2017 Time: During library hours Location: 313 Main St., Beacon NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street New cocktail on the menu: Winter Mule, mixed with Tito's Vodka, fresh cranberries, rosemary syrup, lime and ginger beer.   Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street CREATIVE SPENDING IDEA: Luxe Optique accepts Care Credit, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, and vision insurance! Remember that line of Care Credit you got for your cat's operation? If you've paid it off already, you can use the same account for your favorite frames at Luxe Optique! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Distressed fishnet jeans by Free People. Yes, fishnet! Free People has gotten creative with the neo-traditional pre-fab holes in jeans. Versatile and perfect for all seasons!  Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 The fit of this Lillian West gown is just stunning, with a unique embroidered lace and illusion neckline, sleeves and back. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Are you setting up shop in Beacon? Or anywhere in New York? You'll likely want to buy business insurance, and the agents at Antalek & Moore can advise you on what types of insurance you need, and research the best rate. Click here to learn about your options, then call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Rhinebeck Bank Do you need new (or used) equipment for your business? Do you need it right now? Rhinebeck Bank offers an Express Business Loan, with a credit decision made within one business day on loan amounts up to $250,000. Visit their website for more information or inquire at a branch! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses and show your support for the community. Want to get people in the door of your establishment? Host a Chamber Meeting! Details here on their website. BeaconArts : Beacon OPEN Studios Registration dates for Beacon Open Studios begins soon! Early Registration: January 1-15.....$40 Standard Registration: January 27-March 3.....$55 Beacon Open Studios Weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2018, noon to 6 pm Email director@beaconopenstudios.org for more information. Meanwhile, get your tickets online for BeaconArts' upcoming Roaring Twenties Costume Ball and Fundraiser. Tin Shingle In this class, hosted at 291 Main Street in Beacon's historic Telephone Building, we will go through the process together to get you started on your website. Start with a blank slate, and end with knowing what pages will be on your website. We will use blank pieces of paper, colorful markers, dry erase boards, and other easy ways to help you break free of your fears of creating a website. Get details here! Class size is limited, so reserve your spot. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a location. A Little Beacon Space is a perfect location to fit your audience, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon. InHouse Design Media Need someone to take over managing your social media, or to guide you to improve what you are already doing? InHouse Design Media can feed you ideas that will make customers take action. Pick one of our Digital Marketing Retainers.   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go 'round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/22/2017

This is it! The final days of last-minute gifts - absolutely perfect, just-right, last-minute gifts - that you can find right here in town! Gift certificates, stocking stuffers, glasses that will change your life, jackets, jewelry - oh the jewelry! Get out there and be bedazzled by Beacon. P.S.: New shops have opened! Check out which ones in our latest Shopping Guide Shuffle article. P.P.S.: Look at this last-minute gift idea for men, women or kids! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides which are updated all the time with the latest news: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. A Very Slambovian Christmas Day: Saturday, December 23, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: The Towne Crier Cafe, 370 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Day: Sunday, December 24, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, December 22, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Gingerbread Man Search at Boscobel Bring The Kids: Winter Break! Day: Tuesday and Thursday, December 26 & 28, 2017 Time: 9:30 am & 3 pm, both dates Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Warm up at The Vault with a soup and their Burrata of the Day! This soft, extra-delicious relative of fresh mozzarella, here is served with grilled asparagus and a house-made sauce of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon zest and parsley. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street CREATIVE SPENDING IDEA: Luxe accepts Care Credit, Flex Spending, Health Savings Accounts and vision insurance! While your wallet options have opened up, check out these extremely limited and luxuriously wild octagonal frames, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by Jacques Marie Mage. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Warm up in the softest, most luxurious plush peacoat by Free People, available now at Style Storehouse. Try pairing it with Free People's equally soft waffle-knit scarf in black. But hurry, only a few are left! While you're in there, check out their boots too. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 The total elegant package: Stunning sequin and lace bustier by Justin Alexander, Lillian West skirt, belt and veil from Justin Alexander Signature and headband by Richard Designs. Lambs Hill has a lot of separate pieces that allow you to mix and match, to fully customize your perfect wedding day apparel. P.S.: If you're looking for a tiara for New Years, you could get the headband pictured here. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those to take care of beauty needs! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Give the gift of savings! See the latest CD rates available from Rhinebeck Bank today, and visit their festively adorned branch in Beacon across from the Family Dollar. You know you're running around for last-minute stocking stuffers - run here! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Give the gift of a Whole Life Insurance Policy to your children or grandchildren while they are healthy. Click here to learn about your options, and call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you new in town? Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses, and show your support for the community. Elections for new board members are in January, so now is the time to hook in with this organization! Click here to join online. BeaconArts : Beacon OPEN Studios SAVE THE DATE! BeaconArts reminds you that art is a healer, with this message: "As we look back at an eventful year and look forward to a new one, keep in mind that art is a great healer, a reflection of our humanity, and a catalyst for change. When all else fails, keep pressing forward and keep making art!" Beacon Open Studios, a fiscally sponsored project of BeaconArts, is hosting a Roaring Twenties Costume Ball & Fundraiser in honor of their 10th anniversary at Dennings Point Distillery on Friday, January 26, 2018. Details and tickets here. Tin Shingle Now available! The Community Membership to Tin Shingle. This starts at $45 per month, and includes monthly in-person meetups in Tin Shingle's HQ - The Telephone Building in Beacon! Shhh... don't tell the other cities in this country, because right now, the only Tin Shingle members receiving the in-person treatment are you Beaconites and Hudson Valley peeps. When you're ready, the All-Access Pass of Membership includes instant streaming of all Training TuneUps, as well as Media Contacts and a cheat sheet of advance notice for what magazines are publishing. This helps your business get featured in the media. Learn about Membership here. A Little Beacon Space RECENT REVIEW: (Read the full review from Carolyn, of Rock Dove Rings) "I recently had a holiday pop-up at The Little Beacon Space, and it exceeded my expectations! Katie and her staff were more than accommodating and helped make our weekend-long market a huge success. The central location meant tons of foot traffic from the train, while the beautiful, open space meant minimal decorating and easy, effortless set up and break down. "Hosting this pop-up at The Little Beacon Space helped me gain exposure through LBB’s amazing and thoughtful article (included with your rental!), while also allowing me to grow my audience locally and test-run my shopkeeper skills for the future. It’s a low-pressure, high-reward situation and I highly recommend it. "I would also recommend purchasing a weekend rental and taking your chances. We made our money back and then some. Thank you, LBB!" Learn more about hosting a pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space > InHouse Design Media InHouse Design Media has partnered up with Tin Shingle to bring you in-person classes! The first one: "Start Your Website!" In this small group class, attendees will come away with a roadmap of their website - which pages they'll include - and possibly start their website themselves! Class size: Six people Price: $150 per person Teacher: Katie, publisher of A Little Beacon Blog and creator of Tin Shingle Click here for details and to purchase. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/15/2017

Your Winter Wonderland dreams are coming true! This year, there is a good chance we'll all be able to go through a holiday lights show that isn't completely muddy! We are in the season of Elfing! Elf magic, as made by you. Gifts, cards, porch drop-offs, little special things you are doing for people. For ideas on food pantries to contribute to, see our Food Pantries Guide here. For amazing gift ideas and lustworthy things you might need, see our Shopping Guide. It's always being updated, and currently has new shops on both ends of Main Street. Article Alert! Want to be in A Little Beacon Blog? We are going Holiday House Lights Hunting in Beacon and want to know where your light display is. Submit cross streets or addresses in the comments section of this post, or send an email to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. Bring on the magic! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides. They're updated pretty much constantly: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. SAVE THE DATE: Beacon's East End Shopping Association Presents Shop Late! Sip, Snack + Shop Day: Thursday, December 21, 2017 Time: Shops open until 9 pm! Location: East end of Main Street Shops on the East End of Beacon have aligned to help bring awareness to that end of town, after the sharp curve in the road where people don't think to venture. Take the adventure! Follow the sidewalk until it ends. Participating shops will be open late, starting at Beacon Bath & Bubble, through Utensil, Waddle n Swaddle and Style Storehouse, all the way to The Blushery. Just keep walking! Park in the free parking lot by The Green Room, or down behind SallyeAnder in the free public parking lot at Hudson Valley Brewery. Information > Beacon Historical Society Holiday Party & Open House Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 4 to 8 pm Location: Beacon Historical Society, 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Thom Joyce’s Open Mic Night Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Zoning Forum Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am Location: BEAHIVE Beacon, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY In light of the current development boom in Beacon, with some resulting snafus and public outcry, the City of Beacon is reviewing its zoning laws. Come to this open meeting to learn how zoning works, what current zoning laws are, what proposed changes would do, etc. Questions are welcome. City council member Lee Kyriacou will facilitate the discussion — operating in this capacity as a private citizen. He’ll be joined by a number of planning and zoning experts. There’s no particular stance at the meeting, just open and honest information sharing. Information > Annual Fine Arts & Craft Small Gifts Holiday Show Opening Reception Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Chaotica Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Blue Christmas Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 5 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Feeling blue right now? Then this event may be for you. Information > Live Performance with Joe McPhee & Billy Stein Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Hudson Valley Vinyl, 267 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “Christmas from Ireland” with Irish ensemble Lunasa & Ashley Davis Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 8:30 pm Location: The Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Children’s Christmas Pageant Day: Sunday, December 17, 2017 Time: 10 am Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > "Deck The Halls At Cafe Sizzle" Day: Sunday, December 17, 2017 Time: 5 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.     Coloring Books for Adults Day: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, December 15, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Snapology Lego Holiday Workshop Day: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Time: 1:30 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Printed Patterns Family Workshop Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Come in to The Vault, and relax with a nice Vanilla Old Fashioned, mixed with Beacon Bourbon, housemade vanilla simple syrup, fresh orange and apricot bitters. Take in the aroma, then order a cheese plate for a perfectly paired snack! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Gorgeous. That's how these festive, cat-eye, high-end handcrafted frames by Thom Browne will make you feel. The square semi-rimless glasses in gray and silver are luxurious, indulgent, and bold.  Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street A rotating cast of accessories completes an outfit, while keeping it distinct from the last time(s) you wore it. New jewelry by Five and Two is on the shelves at Style Storehouse, where there's always good music playing and sweets at the counter. Charm necklaces are gold-plated and great for layering, or are lovely alone. Try them on. Play! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This dreamy two-piece gown by Lillian West features sequin embellishments, a sweetheart neckline and natural waist. The perfectly shaped ballgown skirt is made of tulle and has a chapel-length train. Simply beautiful. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those that take care of Beauty! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank It's your last chance to participate in Rhinebeck Bank's collection of new toys for Grace Smith House's annual toy drive, benefiting kids who stay with them during times of safety and transition. See here for more information on how you can donate. Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Gift the gift of a Whole Life Insurance Policy to your children or grandchildren while they are healthy, thereby making it easy for them to take over as adults and keep the lower rate. Call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you new in town? Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses and show your support for the community. Elections for new board members are in January, so now is the time to hook in with this organization! Click here to join online. BeaconArts GOING ON NOW The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah has begun. You'll find the unique menorah on display at its new location, the Beacon Building at 427 Main Street (the building with the green NuSpecies sign). A new wheel lights up on each of eight nights in honor of different groups: Volunteers, Educators, First Responders, Children, Business Owners, Clergy, Activists, Artists and Musicians. One of the best ways to make sure this uniquely Beacon tradition continues is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here, online. A Little Beacon Space Need a last-minute location for your holiday event? A Little Beacon Space has our sleek tree up! To book your private event, see here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Are you stuck on something with your website? Do you have bunches of questions? InHouse Design Media is designing in-person classes for you to attend. Got questions? Let us know about them and we might offer a class to find answers! Tin Shingle Coming Soon to Tin Shingle's Community Membership Level... Hudson Valley Monday Morning Meetings! Inspired by our super local community awesomeness, we are starting monthly meetings for members to connect. More to come, so keep your eyes on this space... NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog All of the pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend in Beacon, NY - 12/8/2017

December's Second Saturday is the sparkliest! With the tree lighting this weekend, the art galleries are alive and lit, several loaded with art gifts and small works. Find them in our Second Saturday Guide! This is the time to find the most special things of the season, and Beacon is filled with fantastic options. Anything you want, you'll find it here. All you need to do is walk around and step inside. And now... for the weekend's Things To Do! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Elf The Musical JR Day: Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9, 2017 Time: Friday, December 8 at 7 pm - Opening Night Saturday, December 9 at 2 pm Saturday, December 9 at 7 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Breakfast with Santa at County Fare Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: County Fare, 2652 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY Information > BeaconArts & The City Of Beacon Annual Tree Lighting Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 3:30 pm, 5 pm (Tree Lighting) Location: Polhill Park / Beacon Visitors Center (Main Street & Route 9D) Information > Live Concert with Kofi & Sankofa Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Coffee with Santa at Bank Square Coffeehouse Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Bank Square Coffeehouse, 129 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “Nick of Time” and “Scrooge, A Christmas Carol” Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: “Nick of Time” will be at 1 pm and “Scrooge, A Christmas Carol” at 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Joy To The World Pints & Prayers Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 3 pm Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Get Lit Beacon - A Literary Salon Day: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Work:Shop Winter Market Day: Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 2017 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Location: Wickham Solid Wood Studio, 578 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Ete-Noir Trunk Show Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: KAIGHT, 512 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > If you are hosting a true pop-up shop - a limited-time-only shopping event that is more than a trunk show - then you can submit it to A Little Beacon Blog's Pop-Up Shop Guide with flyer. Pop-ups are fun! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Bakeology 101 Day: Friday, December 8, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rig-ama-jig Builders' Club for K-5th grade Day: Friday, December 8, 2017 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Printed Patterns Family Workshop Day: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. The Vault 446 Main Street Check out this healthy and delicious brunch salad - grilled Scottish salmon with quinoa, arugula, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, roasted peppers and a lemon vinaigrette. Pinkies out for the clinking coffee cup toast! Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Bellus has #allthegifts! And everything in the shop is 40% off, including this festive silk scarf and beautiful vintage-inspired brass lantern candleholder (may as well pick up a pair, while they're 40% off). Decor treasures are waiting to be found in Bellus, so pick up a gift or treat for your home this weekend. Where is Bellus on Main? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Shopping for glasses at Luxe Optique is half the fun of finding your favorite pair. And the rumors are true - you'll find a favorite pair, and then you'll find another, and another. It's ok - break free from the mold of glasses, and treat these accessories as you would jewelry or shoes! Give the gift of selection, and liberate your loved one with a gift certificate. You can never go wrong with a gift card! Luxe Optique has them available for your gift-giving needs. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street There's no such thing as having too many scarves. Especially when they're as cozy and soft and versatile and gigantic (46 inches wide by 100 inches long) (that's about 4 feet by 8 feet, folks) as this waffle knit one by Free People. Yes, the Scarf Blanket is back and it's a style you want to wrap yourself in. Available in ivory and black. Get both. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 This Lillian West gown is extra special because it's both a mini-gown and a full gown. The full ballgown skirt has tiers of chiffon and a cathedral-length train, which can be removed to reveal a minigown featuring a halter neckline, all-over lace, and crisscross lace-up back. Get married in the gown, then dance in the mini! Where is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. The easiest and most loved gift certificates are those to meet beauty needs! Find gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses - for hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes - in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Rhinebeck Bank is collecting new toys for Grace Smith House's annual toy drive, benefiting kids who stay with them during times of safety and transition. See here for more information on how you can donate. Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Happy Holidays from Antalek & Moore! The agency's windows are decorated brightly as they are every year. Take a picture with them when you're out, and don't forget to tag their Instagram! Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce has a jam-packed evening of celebration and excitement coming up! Next Wednesday, at 4 pm, there will be a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Beacon Creamery and Kringles' Christmas Shop at 134 Main Street. Also, Kringles has opened for the season, so pick out some new Christmas-themed decor and gifts! After the ribbon-cutting, walk across the street to Chill Wine Bar (173 Main Street) for the Chamber's December Member Meeting and holiday get-together. Become a member of the Chamber online here. BeaconArts IT'S HERE! The annual lighting of the bicycles is this Saturday! The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is Second Saturday, December 9. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah will be lighted beginning December 12, lasting for 8 nights. One of the best ways to make sure these luminous traditions continue is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here online. A Little Beacon Space Need a last-minute holiday event location? A Little Beacon Space has the tree up! To book your private event, see here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Part of our mission is empowering business owners to take their websites and social media into their own hands. To do that, you just need a little visual inspiration, some systems, and the gumption to promote what you've got. Contact us today to set up Private Training Sessions to get you on your way. Tin Shingle Want to know how all of those products you see in magazines make their way into Gift Guides you use to find gift ideas? See how Sh*t That I Knit used Tin Shingle to get into InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide. Your business can do this too! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 12/1/2017

Festivals of lights are starting, making for a bright opening to the Holiday Season. Enjoy your weekend - we've got plenty of ideas to get you started here! Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. The Celebration of Lights Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm (parade starts at 6:30 pm) Location: Main Street and Garden Street with tree lighting on Main Street and Market Street. Information > A Charlie Brown Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday, December 1-3, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: County Players at the Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Breakfast With Santa Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 11 am Location: The Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sinterklaas Festival Day! Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: All day! Location: Village of Rhinebeck, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Self Made: A Makers Collective Presents Holiday Bash Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 11 to 7 pm Location: The American Legion, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Psychedelic Sparkle Christmas Party Day: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 4 to 11 pm Location: Beacon Art Studios, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Information > If you are hosting a true pop-up shop - a limited-time-only shopping event that is more than a trunk show - then you can submit it to A Little Beacon Blog's Pop-Up Shop Guide with a flyer. Pop-ups are fun! Intro to AcroYoga Workshop Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Now is the time to check in with your favorite Yoga or Music studio to see if they are offering sales on class packages. Get a head start by checking A Little Beacon Blog's Classes Guide to find your fave! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Game Club Day: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. The Vault 446 Main Street Looking festive! The Vault is decorated and ready to host your holiday party. They are taking reservations now, so dial it in! Your guests can enjoy their wonderful tapas menu, small-batch spirits, specialty cocktails and local craft beers. Call (845) 202-7735. Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street The "Office Urban Bag" by Burel Mountain Originals is made with 100% pure sheep wool and natural leather and is lightweight, sturdy and ideal for everyday use. SALE ALERT: The entire store at Bellus is 40% off, so you could apply that to this bag, which is beautifully handsome. Where is Bellus on Main? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street These "Rhythm" frames by Dita are meticulously handcrafted, using thin titanium inlay that extends the entire length of the frame. These specs include custom wire core with intricate pressed detail and Dita's proprietary hex screw hinges. Go into Luxe to take a closer look... Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street While we're talking about holiday parties, why not outfit yourself with one of these chunky knit sweaters with a surplice neckline by Mink Pink, paired with a fun pair of leggings and boots? The entire outfit - boots included - is available inside. Don't forget to take in Style Storehouse's beautiful holiday window display! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Chantilly lace covers this entire Justin Alexander gown to create a stunning effect. A deep V-back and drop waist complete the look. The barely-there headpiece by Bel Aire is a perfect complement to the super-soft faux fur shrug by Blue Ribbon. Available at Lambs Hill now. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Teacher gifts are coming up! Treat your (or your kids') hard-working teachers with gift certificates to any of Beacon's service businesses, offering hot stone massage, hair, makeup, or lashes! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Lou Stripoli, owner of Caffe Aurora Pastry Shop, is the featured guest on this week's episode of Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank. Caffe Aurora is a pastry shop in Poughkeepsie's River District, and they are celebrating their 77th anniversary this year! Not only that, they are involved with The Celebration of Lights celebration in Poughkeepsie to be held December 1, 2017. Enjoy a fireworks display, food and a parade. Michelle Barone-Lepore of Rhinebeck Bank (pictured here) will be singing at the event! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency The people at Antalek & Moore are reminding you to pay attention to your pipes as the weather gets colder. They have frozen pipes tips from Travelers, their partner insurance company, that you can act on now. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Have you been to the Clove Creek Dinner Theater on Route 9? The Beacon Chamber of Commerce held their last Member Meeting there, and pictures have been posted. Take a peek! BeaconArts SAVE THE DATES! The annual lighting of the bicycles! It happens every December. The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is December 9, Second Saturday. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah starts December 12 and will be lighted for eight nights. One of the best ways to make sure this continues is by making a donation to BeaconArts, which you can do right here online. A Little Beacon Space A Little Beacon Space is the HQ for A Little Beacon Blog, and is available for private bookings for your own work retreats, workshops, and other events. See here for pictures and details. InHouse Design Media Part of our mission is empowering business owners to take their websites and social media into their own hands. To do that, you just need a little visual inspiration, some systems, and the gumption to promote what you've got. Contact us today to set up Private Training Sessions with you. They'll get you on your way. Tin Shingle Members of Tin Shingle are on missions to get media coverage. Where are they getting featured? See Tin Shingle's Press Portfolio where members upload their PR coverage. Get ideas for how the media might cover your business. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 11/24/2017

This weekend, let the entire Shopping Guide and Restaurant Guide be your road maps to entertainment. Whether you need to eat clean (with a little bit of dirty) at Stock Up or Meyer's Olde Dutch, or go gluten-free at Ella's Bellas (even Brother's Trattoria has a gluten-free pizza), the Things To Do In Beacon Guides are at your fingertips in our mobile-friendly design. Hunting and Gathering via our Guides isn't just for food; it's also for things you need, want, covet. That's the fun of shopping Beacon. And it's all here. Got a style itch? Main Street will scratch it. Need to glam up your eyelashes? Society of Lash is the lash bar you can walk to near Beacon Pantry. Need a brow wax? The Blushery is where to go across from the Dummy Light. Need makeup? The Blushery has that too, but Beacon Natural Market carries incredible brands that are in line with their principles to look great and feel great from the inside out. Need pretty undies? The Bra Fit Expert in the back of Echo is the secret place everyone heads to for so many frilly styles. Outdoorsy guys (and gals), you know where to get your fix - Mountain Tops. The source of everything outdoors that you didn't know you needed, and didn't know existed. Shop Reservoir and Echo both have rugged styles for men, in shirts, boots, gloves, leather - everything a guy could want. Speaking of leather, check the duffel bags at Bellus on Main. Speaking of Bellus, there is also Nella Bellas Boutique next the Inn & Spa at Beacon (spa services available with discounts to locals) that sells affordable bling and dresses. And the Pop-Ups! One of Beacon's original Pop-Up Shops (see our Guide here), inside of Sacred Space (formerly perma-popup Colorant, which has moved across the street) is back and has re-opened the space to a rotating display of artisans called Create Space. All of the awesome cannot be contained in these paragraphs. You must go out and walk/drive/bike/park. See below for the goings-ons and ideas (and click here for where to park for free that doesn't involve parallel parking). Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. 50roots.com Pop-Up Shop Day: Friday to Sunday, November 24-26, 2017 Time: Friday, 1 to 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm (music and complimentary happy hour!); Sunday, noon to 5 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY The Craft Boutique Day: Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26, 2017 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY Information > Hudson Valley Farm & Flea Day: Saturday, November 25, 2017 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St., Newburgh, NY Information > Presentation - History of the Telephone Building Day: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead, check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.       Financial Management 101 for Small Business Day: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Now is the time to check in with your favorite yoga or music studio to see if they are offering holiday sales on class packages. Get a head start by checking A Little Beacon Blog's Classes Guide to find your fave! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Need a shopping break? Swing by the Vault for a refreshing local draft! The Newburgh Brown Ale verges on black, but it's surprisingly light and pleasantly drinkable with a malty sweetness and gentle hints of chocolate and toffee. At 4.2% ABV, you can easily continue to shop post-pint.  Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street BLACK FRIDAY SALES: Everything in the store is on sale! Yes, that even includes 25% off these 100% wool Portuguese blankets, Mantecas by Burel Factory, traditionally made on old looms. Awesome Alert: This is a store that you must walk into slowly, because there are so many high-end treasures you won't want to miss. From hammered jewelry to the leather duffel bags that will last decades. The shop's owners are happy to tell you where each item came from, brimming with pride for the highly cultivated collection on the shelves. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street Buying designer glasses may be a new concept for some people, despite their having the same price point as traditional, name-brand glasses. So do your loved one a favor, and buy them a gift certificate to any frame at Luxe Optique, then join them in the shopping experience as they find a frame that fits their personality, and ultimately changes the way they feel about glasses. Luxe Optique serves kids, too! Also available: eye exams, performed in the store, by opticians who are obsessed with eye health. BLACK FRIDAY SALES: Alain Mikli and Oliver Peoples: $100 off regular frames, $125 off sunglasses Oakley: 30% off Additional sales on ic! berlin and J.F. Rey. Where is Luxe Optique? Across the block from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the walkway up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Keep warm and cozy with these fun winter hats by Free People. So cute, and so much more in the store. See their photo gallery in our Shopping Guide for even more styles. BLACK FRIDAY SALES: 11 am to 2 pm: Get 20% off your purchase 2 pm to 7 pm: Get a $10 gift card when you spend $100 (need a pair of boots? Pick those up, then spend on some earrings) SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALES: Saturday only! 11 am to 2 pm: BOGO!!!! Buy one item and get an additional item at 30% off (discounted item at lesser value) 2 pm to 7 pm: 25% off your purchase!!! Style Storehouse will have mimosas and othertreats throughout the day, as well as complimentary gift wrapping! Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 Delight your eyes in Lambs Hill's new winter window! So many shops are setting the mood with sparkly windows, and this is a great one! Gaze at it, especially at night. SALE ALERT: Accessories are 50% off when purchased the same day as a gown - like the beautiful belt pictured here. Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the Dummy Light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Did you check the Promotions Page at River Therapeutic Massage? 15% off gift certificates this weekend!   SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Savings accounts are a great plan for your holiday gift-giving! For every dollar spent, match it with a percentage put into your own savings account, CD, 529, IRA, or other savings tools. Always run ideas past your accountant or financial planner first, but do talk to Rhinebeck Bank about financial products you can use! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency With holiday spending going on, work on your Preparation Plan to manage money for the future. A Temporary or Permanent Life Insurance policy could be a decision that is right for you. Talk to Antalek & Moore today about options that fit your needs. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Saturday is Small Business Saturday! Come out all weekend to visit our neighborhood shops! Businesses based in Beacon help make this city thrive, and they need your support to stay here! BeaconArts SAVE THE DATES! The annual lighting of the bicycles happens in December. The City of Beacon + BeaconArts Annual Bicycle Tree Lighting is Second Saturday, December 9. The Illumin8 2017: BHA + BeaconArts Bicycle Menorah starts Tuesday, December 12, and has a lighting for eight nights. One of the best ways to make sure these traditions continue is through a donation to BeaconArts, which you can make right here online. A Little Beacon Space : 50Roots Pop-Up Shop This Weekend! 50Roots returns to A Little Beacon Space for the weekend! Opening today, they are in the space now, decking the halls and crafting their special setup for you to see all of the super cool Made in America products they have sourced from some of their favorite brands and designers. Watch for the sidewalk sign to go up outside to find out when they open! Then come on in, as they are only here for three days! InHouse Design Media SALE ALERT! 15% Off This Weekend Only! Any sessions or websites purchased this weekend are 15% off! This includes: Session: "Help Make My Website Awesome Myself!" Session: "Train Me In Social Media!" Session: "Manage My Website and Things For Me!" Website: For basic websites that are five pages or less. Buy the time now, and use it anytime later! There is no expiration date. Click Here to get the Website Package > Click Here to get the Personal Training > Click Here to get the Website/Newsletter/Misc Management > Tin Shingle Have a wonderful weekend! Any independently owned store you support is a win-win for your community! Even if you're in big-box stores this weekend and season, look for independent brands on the shelves, owned by mom and pop businesses, who work really hard to get their products on those shelves as wholesalers. Keep your eyes open for these types of brands! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 11/17/2017

And so it begins! The weekend in Beacon, and it's all yours to enjoy... Tell Your Friends: Anything they need to know about Beacon, like where to shop, eat or take a class of any kind, can all be found in A Little Beacon's Guides: Art Galleries Restaurant Guide Shopping Guide Beauty Guide Adult Classes or Kids Classes Seasonal: Pumpkins & Parades Guide

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 4 pm Location: The Lofts at Beacon Falls, 52 Leonard St., Beacon, NY Information > “Fill Chill” Annual Food Drive Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 11 pm Location: Chill Wine Bar, 173 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Thom Joyce’s 20th Anniversary Open Mic Night Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Beacon Players Presents "Cinderella" Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 17, 7 pm; Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 pm Location: Beacon High School Seeger Theater, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY See Behind the Scenes Photos > Little Boxes Art Content 2017 Day: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Scenic Hudson River Center (Red Barn), Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY Information > SOUND/PEACE - Seeking Harmony in Dissonant Times Day: Sunday, November 19, 2017 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.     iPhoneography Workshop - Level II Days: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Contact Dance Workshop Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Inversion Workshop Day: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Intro to Tai Chi & Qigong Day: Sunday, November 19, 2017 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Shambhala Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Live DJ Yoga Flow with DJ Hyfi Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Rig-ama-jig Builders' Club for K-5th grade Day: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 4 to 5:30 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Kids Night Out Days: Friday, November 17 and December 8, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street Off the tapas menu is this dish of savory pan-roasted mushrooms, made with baby spinach, caramelized onions and mascarpone. Looks so delicious... Who is going to feel the warmth?   Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Bellus on Main 181 Main Street Holiday Party Season is here! This flattering yet forgiving black dress by Joseph Ribkoff with raglan bell sleeves produces insta-glam. The elasticized neckline can be worn on or off the shoulder, for more or less drama. A subtle keyhole is cut out in front, and the bottom hem is finished with guipure-style lace. Where is Bellus? Next door to Luxe Optique. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street New frames at Luxe Optique do not disappoint! Just when you thought you'd seen it all in the shapes of frames - well, you haven't seen these yet. Sabine-Be, a brand handmade in France, is known for very wild, funky, different, unique and affordable frames. They're popular in NYC, and Luxe Optique is the only shop carrying them upstate. Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway to come up to Main! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street This long, burnout kimono by On the Road is in Style Storehouse right now, and is another easy glam trick to top an outfit. Great to throw over jeans and a tee to bring a little fun to lounging at home or running errands. Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 SAMPLE SALE THIS WEEKEND! Sample Sale, up to 75% off! Friday to Sunday, November 17 to 19. Gowns by Justin Alexander, Justin Alexander Signature, Lillian West and Sincerity are on sale at great prices right now at Lambs Hill. Forward this email to your bride friend(s), and get down there! Where Is Lambs Hill? In the renovated factory building near the dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Bellus on Main, Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse.   River Therapeutic Massage 612 Route 52 Beacon, NY (845) 379-1956 SAVE THE DATE! Black Friday Weekend, River Therapeutic will be announcing different sales for each day throughout the long weekend. Keep a close eye on the Promotions Page on Karen's website, Facebook and Instagram to score a deal on a massage for yourself, or gifts for friends, teachers or clients. Book Now > Where is River Therapeutic Massage? Sharing space with Karen's Place Salon on Route 52. Thank you River Therapeutic Massage for sponsoring the Beauty Guide!   SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Rhinebeck Bank Beer brewing and craft beer enthusiasts will love this interview with the co-founders of Mill House Brewing Company. Learn about how they started in their basement after purchasing a beer brewing kit, got hooked on the hobby, made too much beer, shared it with others, and the rest is history. At the time of this video in 2016, they had a 20-barrel production facility and employed 47 people at Mill House Brewing Company. When they got new equipment to increase their production, Rhinebeck Bank financed it. Watch the video here, and tour the brewery! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency: Renters Insurance You just never know what may happen to your rented apartment. Accidents happen - like a bathtub overflowing onto the floor and into the shop below - causing major damage to the store and apartment. Renters insurance can help with this. Contact Antalek & Moore to find out how at (845) 245-6292. Learn more about renters insurance > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Please join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce for The Lofts at Beacon Falls Ribbon Cutting as they celebrate the official opening of this apartment community in the heart of Beacon's Historic Factory District. Come and see this gorgeous location and welcome them to the neighborhood! Light refreshments will be served. The Lofts at Beacon Falls are at 52 Leonard Street, which is just up the road from Dogwood and The Roundhouse. BeaconArts : Retrospective 15 BeaconArts is celebrating 15 years of leaving its mark on Beacon. The organization and its supporters treat Beacon as a canvas, delighting, inspiring and challenging residents and visitors alike. A walk-through history is on view at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estatuaries/Clarkson University at 199 Main Street right now, with a timeline that presents what BeaconArts has done and how it has impacted you. One of the best ways to make sure this continues is through a donation to BeaconArts, which you can make right here online. A Little Beacon Space :  50Roots Pop-Up Shop Next Weekend! Returning to A Little Beacon Space for Black Friday Weekend is 50Roots.com, the online-only shop based in Poughkeepsie that carries only Made in America products. They are bringing their entire inventory into this space for a good old-fashioned shopping experience - with live music and a complimentary Happy Hour. Get an idea for what they have by visiting their website, and put the pop-up shop on your gift-buying schedule for the day after Thanksgiving! InHouse Design Media SALE ALERT! Black Friday Weekend, InHouse Design Media will be discounting services, from Training Sessions to Website Designs. If you know you want to build a website, develop social media strategy, or get overall guidance on how to reach more people online, this will be the time! Learn More > Tin Shingle : Online Class Have you wanted to host a pop-up shop but didn't know where to start? Are you a shop owner on Main Street who wants to throw a pop-up event but can't think of why or how? Then this Training TuneUp is for you! Stream it while you work, and be prepared to write down ideas. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!