Second Saturday Happenings on June 11, 2016!
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| The BeaconArts Official Logo for Second Saturday. |
"Second Saturday" is a lively day into night in Beacon, and is a celebration of Beacon's galleries, restaurants and other businesses arts on the second Saturday of every month. According to Dan Rigney, current president of BeaconArts, the organization who encouraged this movement to happen over a decade ago and heavily promotes the events, says: "Back then, Beacon was one of the last places people outside of town thought to go on a Saturday night. Now Second Saturday has become a part of the fabric of Beacon. It's such a part of it, many galleries have their opening events on other Saturdays, so that they get two big crowds each month." Second Saturday is a great reason to "walk" Main Street and beyond and explore the events going on around town. It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so this guide will help you know where to eat and drink as you explore special exhibits and happenings.
What to Know About This Guide:
- This Guide includes gallery and art showings that may be hosted in a gallery or in a shop or restaurant.
- Many of these shows run through the current month, so check back often if you are on an art hunt.
- Closing times posted here are for Second Saturdays only, and may not reflect regular Saturdays. Always call an establishment directly for current hours, offerings, or any other questions.
- Parking can be found on side streets, on Main Street, and in municipal lots. Click here for A Little Beacon Blog's Free Public Parking Guide, with pictures and cross streets!
- Live-tweet your way through Second Saturday by using the hashtag created by BeaconArts: #2SAT, and tack on #beaconny or #SecondSaturday if you have room in your tweets or Instagram postings.
- If you are a gallery and have something special to add, please email editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com.
Late-Night Spots to Eat and Drink (After 9pm):
After you walk the galleries, you'll be hungry and need (another) drink!
See our full list of restaurants who are open prior to 9pm in our Restaurant Guide.
Bank Square 129 Main St.
Chill Wine Bar 173 Main St.
Poppy's Burger and Fries 184 Main St.
Max's On Main 246 Main St.
Baja 328 328 Main St.
Quinn's 330 Main St.
The Towne Crier (bar only) 379 Main St.
Oak Vino Wine Bar 389 Main St.
(Call first to see if cheese plates and dessert are still being served!)
Draught Industries 394 Main St.
The Vault 446 Main St.
Joe's Irish Pub 455 Main St.
The Hop 554 Main St.
(It's a good idea to have reservations if you hope to order food.)
Roundhouse 2 East Main St.
Dogwood 47 East Main St.
After you walk the galleries, you'll be hungry and need (another) drink!
See our full list of restaurants who are open prior to 9pm in our Restaurant Guide.
Bank Square 129 Main St.
Chill Wine Bar 173 Main St.
Poppy's Burger and Fries 184 Main St.
Max's On Main 246 Main St.
Baja 328 328 Main St.
Quinn's 330 Main St.
The Towne Crier (bar only) 379 Main St.
Oak Vino Wine Bar 389 Main St.
(Call first to see if cheese plates and dessert are still being served!)
Draught Industries 394 Main St.
The Vault 446 Main St.
Joe's Irish Pub 455 Main St.
The Hop 554 Main St.
(It's a good idea to have reservations if you hope to order food.)
Roundhouse 2 East Main St.
Dogwood 47 East Main St.
There's so much going on - keep your eyes on our Things To Do In Beacon Guides for all dates!
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Leave all Guides open on your phone because they include addresses and phone numbers. Tap on a phone number to call anyone.
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NEAR THE TRAIN, BEFORE MAIN STREET
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| Dia:Beacon |
3 Beekman St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-0100
Special for Second Saturday: For the monthly Gallery Talk: Paula Deitz on Michael Heizer. Deitz, editor of the Hudson Review and an author, will discuss the works of Heizer, a Nevada-based artist best-known for large scale and land art. Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon take place the second Saturday of every month at 2 pm. Focusing on the work of a single artist on view at Dia:Beacon, these one-hour walk-throughs are led by curators, art historians, and writers. Free with admission to the museum. (Don't forget: Beacon residents get in free on weekends!)
More details at Dia:Beacon.
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THE WEST END
(Close to the train station)
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| Catalyst Gallery |
137 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 204-3844
The intention of this artist-run space is to create an opportunity for individual artists or groups to show and sell work in a vibrant community that supports the arts.
Special for Second Saturday: "Elijah Wheat Showroom: Petrichor," photographs by Liz Nielsen. At first glance, the works might not read as what we normally think of as "photography," but Nielsen manipulates handmade negatives in an analog color darkroom to come up with dynamic prints. Her work has been shown around the country, as well as European capitals and Mexico City.
Hours: 1 pm to 6 pm; reception, 6 pm to 10 pm
Hours: 1 pm to 6 pm; reception, 6 pm to 10 pm
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| Watercolors at Colorant |
145 Main St.
Beacon, NY
Special for Second Saturday: Enjoy some art, wine and bites as you check out "Totally Awesome!" watercolors by Craig Zeolla. Zeolla's love for ’80s film and music pop culture is the inspiration behind his work. Beyond Colorant's textiles colored with natural dyes, you'll find selected works from Zeolla's vast catalog of rock 'n' roll watercolors and hand-painted papier-mâché busts.
Hours: Opening reception, 4 pm to 8 pm
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| Theo Ganz Studio |
149 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(917) 318-2239
Theo Ganz Studio, the little gallery with the big windows in Beacon's west end, was founded by artist Eleni Smolen as a venue for contemporary artists working in all media. Recognizing the importance of exhibitions in an artist's career, Smolen concentrates on presenting actively engaged emerging and mid-career professionals in either solo or group exhibitions.
Second Saturday: Korea-born artist Jayoung Yoon returns to Theo Ganz Studio for a solo show. "Ephemerality" blends painting, sculpture, and video in performance meditations. She learned traditional embroidery and other fiber arts from her mother and aunt; such skills are reflected now in her exquisite pieces of woven hair.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 pm to 8 pm
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| Marion Royael Gallery |
159 Main St.
Beacon, NY
Special for Second Saturday: Mr. Yard Presents the Knock Knock Underground Emoji. Gallery owners say you'll just have to stop by, if you want to learn more about the doors...
Continuing this month is "VICTORYdotCONbackslashFUSE," described at the gallery's site as "finely executed visual perspectives..., woven together into a singularly connected Directed Migrating Installation." Painting, photography, sculpture, mixed-media, and jewelry are all represented in this show, which is set to run through July. Artists include Kathleen Erin Lee, Rick Hutchinson, Hy Suchman, Brian Edwards, Jens O Bille, Joe Zarra, Dave Dziemian, Mary Giehl, Barbara AG Riddle, Alexander Percy, Steven Paul Riddle, Ivan Suchman, and more.
Hours: Noon to 7 pm
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| At Fovea Exhibitions |
162 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-0068
A glass studio casting functional and sculptural objects for over 20 years. A truly special establishment to have in Beacon. Stop in to find blown-glass objects of all kinds, from lights to bowls to wind chimes. Sometimes on Second Saturday you can watch them blow glass.
Special for Second Saturday: Upstairs in the gallery space, witness the return of Fovea Exhibitions' photojournalism showcase. Photographer Aliza Eliazarov, whose work has appeared in Modern Farmer magazine as well as in galleries internationally, here takes on the national food waste epidemic. These still lifes turn a critical eye on what happens to unsold, leftover food, or food left on the street.
Hours: Opening reception, 5 pm to 9 pm; artist talk at 7 pm
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| Clutter Magazine Gallery |
163 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(212) 255-2505
The Clutter Gallery is a branch of the Clutter Media Group family, and is focused on showing quality work by both established and emerging artists in the fields of toy design and customization, as well as modern pop and lowbrow art. Clutter Gallery's exhibitions are open to the public and free of charge. Works are a variety of sizes.
Second Saturday: The hits keep coming! Clutter presents "Le Rêve du Lapin," another show in which artists use a common base piece as a blank canvas onto which they project their own incredible visions. This time, the starting line is artist Peter Kato's Bedtime Bunnies. Check out variations on a theme with pics of works in progress! Kato is set to attend; artists include Aica, Ally Burke, Amos Hemsley, Artmymind, Blake Neubert, Candie Bolton, czee13, Double Parlour, Gary Ham, Gretchen Lewis, Jason Limon, Jenn and Tony Bott, Jeremiah Ketner, Kristina Drake, MJ Hsu, Muxxi, Odd Fauna, Peca, Peter Kato, RXSeven, Sabrina Elliott, ScarecrowOven, Scott Wilkowski, Seulgie, Simona Candini, StickyMonger, Tomodachi Island, UAMOU, Valency, Yu Meda, and Zard Apuya.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 pm to 9 pm
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| RiverWinds Gallery |
172 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 838-2880
RiverWinds Gallery features Hudson Valley artists. Work includes fine art paintings and photography, plus contemporary crafts including ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts and more.
Special for Second Saturday: Jamie Grossman presents her "Hudson Valley Hues," plein-air paintings. The work depicts scenes from around the Hudson Valley, across the seasons. Grossman will be bringing an extensive notebook with studies for each painting, so visitors can learn about the process and work that went into each piece.
Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries
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| Beacon Institute |
Beacon, NY
(845) 838-1600
This historic brick storefront houses the Institute’s gallery, Hudson River bookstore and gift shop, and its administrative headquarters. The gallery showcases river and environmentally themed art and educational exhibits. Events feature talks by artists and regional Hudson Valley authors.
Special for Second Saturday: The historic Mount Beacon Incline Railway gets a spotlight in this exhibit, which features large-format photography, digital renderings, animations, and infographics, all exploring the Incline Railway's early origins in shaping Beacon. The exhibition delves into the initiative to bring back the Incline Railway, through the lenses of a historic narrative and an eye toward the future.
Click here for more event details.
Hours: 11 am to 3 pm
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THE MIDDLE & "MARKET SQUARE"
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| The start of The Middle, aka "Market Square" |
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| Howland Public Library |
313 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-1134
Each month, the library features the work of Hudson Valley photographers and artists. (Please note, the gallery may not be accessible during some library programs.)
Special for Second Saturday: In Beacon resident Joe Radoccia's larger-than-life "Portraits: Works on Paper," the artist uses pencil, acrylics, and paper to deliver incredibly intimate expressions of his subject-inspirations.
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm (library hours); reception 5 pm to 7 pm |
| Beacon Soundworks |
395 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-9000
Special for Second Saturday: New to Second Saturday last month, Beacon Soundworks continues to showcase art. Visit the recently opened Beacon Soundworks, near Teller Ave., the diner, and Beacon Pantry, to see the work of Scott Prater, continuing for another month. Also known as ThroughGlassEyes, he explores landscapes both outdoors and in, often around the Hudson Valley and the broader reaches of the Northeast. His moody work is also up at The Vault, Newburgh Brewery, and Beacon Bagel.
Hours: Call for details!
(Close to the mountain)
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| The start of the East End of Main Street and beyond. |
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| Matteawan Gallery |
436 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-7901
Matteawan Gallery specializes in contemporary art with an emphasis on works on paper by emerging and mid-career artists.
Special for Second Saturday: "Wind & Rain" is a deceptively simple title for this show featuring sculpture, drawings, and more by Kazumi Tanaka. Born in Osaka, Japan, she has lived in New York (both the city and Beacon) for more than two decades. Organic materials are used throughout, from hair, to coffee, to small animal skulls that become instruments, as all the works on exhibit evoke memory, loss, and cycles of nature.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 pm to 9 pm; performance in gallery at 7 pm
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| Morphicism Gallery |
444 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-3092
Moveable art in frames - art you must see and experience.
Hours: Call first
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| At Blackbird Attic |
442 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 418-4840
Special for Second Saturday: The earth is warming up around us and days are almost as long as can be... Come celebrate this exciting time of year with Jessica Nash, a Beacon resident, traveler, teacher, and mixed media artist, with her "Under the Glow: Light & Landscapes" continuing this month at Blackbird Attic. Recent trips to Iceland and Germany, when sometimes just finding a bright spot of light was cause to rejoice, inspired these meditations on light and land. Nash works with oil and watercolors, but thin glazes atop the pigments lend an intriguing luminosity.
Hours: 11 am to 6 pm
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| 3B Gallery |
458 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-6782
Special for Second Saturday: Check out delights for the eyes as well as the nose! Amid the refreshing scents of Beacon Bath & Bubbles' selections, you'll find sophisticated art from students at Beacon High School, including this painting from Rachael Ng.
Hours: Opening reception, 6 pm to 9 pm
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Jeffrey Terreson and his daughter, also an artist, make
major transformations to prepare his new gallery space.
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TERRESON BEACON Gallery
475 Main St.
Beacon, NY
Special for Second Saturday: Get a sneak peek of Bedford native Jeffrey Terreson's newest gallery in the former Back Room Gallery, joining his studio in Westchester and exhibitions in Manhattan. Terreson will be in the gallery setting it up during Second Saturday, confirming "There's still a bit of sprucing up to be done," but he'll have several paintings up Saturday in advance of his official grand opening on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Even a newcomer to Main Street knows Second Saturday is a must-do! His paintings are in the collections of various Fortune 500 companies, as well as the United Nations. Terreson's work is inspired by 20th-century post-war masters such as Julian Schnabel, Jasper Johns, Mark Rothko and Joan Snyder. See our sneak peek article here for more pictures!
Hours: Stop in and find out!
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| Howland Center |
477 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 831-4988
Beacon's Howland Cultural Center is not just another arts organization. Its beautiful home is a Victorian building that was born specifically to serve the community as a cultural resource.
Special for Second Saturday: In "Seeking Permanence," Connecticut photographer and filmmaker Avery Danziger explores the inside of the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, once a hospital in northeastern Dutchess County that closed only in 1994. His images skip the lurid aspects, and instead reflect the sense of "terrible beauty" and peace he found within decay as nature reclaimed a man-made space.
Hours: 1 pm to 5 pm
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| BAU Gallery |
506 Main St.
Beacon, NY
(845) 440-7584
bau (Beacon Artist Union) is a platform for members and artists to grow, present and market their work and collaborative curatorial projects, while hosting events of related disciplines: performances, talks, film and music. BAU builds a vital link between the activities at bau and the community.
Special for Second Saturday: Bau 138! In the Main Gallery, David Link's "Formas Geometricas" include whimsical Minimalist-inspired shapes with angles and proportions drawn straight from the natural world. A broad variety of sizes creates an interplay among all of the pieces. In the Beacon Room, new works by Vivian Altman marry a variety of media, united by bright doses of color.
Hours: Noon to 6 pm; reception from 6 pm to 9 pm
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BEACON near RT. 52
(Beacon's part of Rt. 52 that heads into or out of town.)
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| Niche Modern lighting |
310 Fishkill Ave., Unit 11
Beacon, NY
Special for Second Saturday: Do. Not. Miss. Niche Modern's annual factory sale is the spot to score nearly perfect, hand-blown glass pendant lighting. Even if you're all set on the home-illumination front, it's worth checking out the sale (which continues Saturday, Sunday, June 12, from 11 am to 4 pm) to see the factory and witness expert glass-blowing demonstrations.
Hours: 11 am to 6 pm
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| Beacon Music Factory |
629 Route 52
Beacon, NY
(845) 765-0472
Special for Second Saturday: Head just a little out of town - not even to Route 9! - for this Family Hootenanny! Kids (babies to age 10) and their caregivers are welcome to bring their own instruments for this merry-making and singalong with Beacon Music Factory's Emily Ellison. An added bonus: You get to say "hootenanny." (Go on, say it out loud. That's like music unto itself!) $5, no reservations necessary.
Hours: 10 am to 11 am
Don't forget to check out these two other Guides as well, as you mix and match dates and events for your weekend entertainment!
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