Big Joe Fitz
As these April showers continue to prep us for those May flowers, a transitional spring mix of virtual and in-real-life events continues to bloom all around us.
Unison Arts Reopens for New Season | April 16
Let’s hear it for first and safe steps. New Paltz’s integral Unison Arts center recently announced its return to in-person events programming this month. The 2021 season kicks off with a limited-attendance (30 guests), Unison members-only indoor concert by local blues kings Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fi’s on April 16 at 7pm; a members-only Chilean wines tasting takes place on April 17. From there, Unison’s outdoor stage begins welcoming public audiences (60 persons maximum; advance ticket purchase required), commencing with a swing dance featuring the Bernstein Bard Trio on April 24 at 5pm. Tickets are $15.
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click to enlarge If you really want to blow all your money while being blown away by craftsmanship, the biannual Field + Supply event in Kingston is your golden ticket. The craft fair was founded in 2014 by high-end interior designer Brad Ford, whose weekend place in Accord led him to explore the area and find a long and varied list of beloved places and makers. In the past six years, the event’s vendor roster has grown to include textile makers, woodworkers, ceramicists, botanists, vintage curators, craft beverage makers, and just about any other artisanal good you can think of, from both near and far.