Don’t miss “the coolest band ever”

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According to their publicist, The Maestrosities have won renown the world over as the most exceptional musicians and extraordinary entertainers ever to have lived.  Wherever they go, they play to houses that are sold out both the night before and after they play.  Whenever they arrive, the people in the audience appear to be weeping for some reason.

If no one tells these clowns how stupid they are, they will continue to tour the world, making a stop at Unison on Saturday, June 1st, believing that they are, indeed, “The Coolest Band Ever!”  Inspiring resilience or obstinate mediocrity? You decide. In the meantime, just try arguing that it wouldn’t be pretty cool to hear Material Girl and I Want You Back  performed on tuba, ukulele, trumpet, accordion and spoons! Their belief is themselves is stronger than their musical ability. On the other hand, their musical ability is stronger than you would expect, and sometimes they get so excited they throw random objects through the air.

Tickets are $21 in advance ($17 for Unison members) and $25 at the door ($21 for members).  That is a small price to pay for seeing “The Coolest Band Ever!”

Order your tickets on line at www.unisonarts.org

For more information about The Maestrosities, visit their website at www.TheCoolestBandEver.comMaestrositiesLogo

Dance=Short cut to happiness

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“There are short cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them”–Vicki Baum

Find your short cut on Friday, May 31st when we welcome Big Joe Fitz & the Lo-Fi’s for our second “Fifth Friday Dance Meet Up” for an evening of Blues & West Coast Swing. West coast swing dance expert Evan MacDonald will be here at 7:30 for a dance lesson, and the band will take to the floor at 8pm.  Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Tickets are $10 for Unison members and $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be sold. To order your tickets, visit www.unisonarts.org.

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Volunteering is good for you

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Winston Churchill QuoteHere are just a few of the reasons why people choose to volunteer:

  • to share a skill
  • to get to know a community
  • to have an impact
  • to learn something new
  • to feel good
  • to be part of a team
  • to make new friends
  • to donate your professional skills
  • to keep busy
  • for fun

Whatever your reason, we want to thank our volunteers for all that they do.  And for those who have been thinking about volunteering, what are you waiting for? Call Unison at 255-1559 and ask for Kitty.  You won’t regret it!

More raves for Paul Rishell & Annie Raines

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Still on the fence about getting tickets to Paul and Annie for this Saturday, May 18th?   Check out this review:  http://www.thecountryblues.com/artist-reviews/paul-rishell-annie-raines/.  It’s a glowing article filled with superlatives. Now, order your tickets on line at www.unisonarts.org before they sell out!

Enjoy a night of Hedonism with Annie & The Hedonists

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Looking for a band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz, swing and folks roots Americana? Look no further than Annie & The Hedonists, who will appear at Unison on Saturday, June 8th at 8pm.   The Hedonists’ set list includes songs made famous by Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Lucinda Williams, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Leonard Cohen and Hazel Dickens.

Tickets are $21 in advance ($17 for Unison members) and $25 at the door ($21 for members). Students are half price with a valid ID. To order tickets, go to www.unisonarts.org.

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Memorial Day Weekend Barn Sale at Unison

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barn sale1Yes, it’s that time of year again. Memorial Day Weekend is a time for barbeques, ice cream and Unison’s annual Barn Sale. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th from 9am-4pm. For your early birds out there, get first dibs on all the merchandise from 8am-9am on Saturday only, with a $10 charge for non-members (Unison members are free).

Help support Unison! We will have all manner of items on display: furniture, CDs, books, clothing, toys, tools, artwork, antiques and much, much more. New items will be displayed as space becomes available, so plan to visit more than once.

 

Maria Zemantauski Trio

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On Saturday, June 15th, at 8pm, Unison will welcome Maria Zemantauski, who was voted the Best Guitarist in the the Capital Region (according to Metroland Newsweekly).  Maria will be joined by flamenco dancer Lisa Martinez and percussionist Brian Melick for this spirited evening of dance and music.

Tickets are $25 advance ($20 for Unison members) and $30 at the door ($25 for Unison members). Students are half price with a valid ID.  To order tickets, visit www.unisonarts.org

 

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Take a trip to “Other Desert Cities” with Mohonk Mountain Stage Company

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odc1Mohonk Mountain Stage Company presents Other Desert Cities, a riveting new play by Jon Robin Baitz, the creator of TV’s hit drama, “Brothers and Sisters” on June 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 8pm.

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother and aunt.  But when she announces her plans to publish a memoir, a crucial event in the family’s history is brought to light, and a surprising twist is revealed.  Featuring MMSC favorites Christine Crawfis, Bruce Pileggi, MaryBeth Boylan, and Zsuzsa Manna, and directed by MMSC’s Producing Director, Robert Miller, Other Desert Cities is a searing comedy with banter that dazzles and decimates, making it one of the most satisfying grown-up plays of the decade.

Tickets are $18 in advance ($14 for Unison members) and $20 at the door ($16 for Unison members). Order your tickets today at www.unisonarts.org

Water: Our most precious resource

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full-glass-of-water-1Most of us don’t think about where our next glass of water will come from; we just assume it will always be there.  But fresh water, which is essential for healthy human communities, is becoming scarcer.

On Wednesday, May 15th, Andrew Faust, one of the Premier Permaculture teachers in North America, will offer a class entitled Ecological Water Systems:  Farms, Families and Communities, from 7-9pm.  This class will focus on ecological design solutions for multiple water issues. Students will explore designs for a range of applications and environments:  mountains, plains, deserts, temperate and tropical.

Specific topics will include: siting ponds, developing springs, gravity fed systems, solar pumps, cisterns, rainwater catchment, natural waste-water treatment, rain garden designs for bio-filtrations of runoff from parking lots and roadways, erosion control, stabilizing stream banks and more.

The cost is $15 for Unison members and $25 for non-members. You can pre-register for this class at www.unisonarts.org.

For more information about Andrew Faust and Permaculture, visit www.homebiome.com

Ahoy there matey! Pirate School comes to Unison

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Unison is thrilled to welcome Pirate School! with David Engel pirateschool on Saturday, June 22nd at 3pm. Pirate School! is the madcap, swashbuckling one-man family vaudeville show created and performed by veteran New York physical comedian and actor David Engel.  This show has enthralled, emboldened and delighted thousands of families for over 18 years with its own mischievous blend of clown theater, slapstick antics, adept magic and puppetry, zany music, rich special effects score and its signature brand of boisterous full-audience participation. Pirate School! was featured in New York Magazine’s “Best of NY: Kids!”

Tickets are $12 in advance, $8 for Unison members and $5 for children. Children’s ticket prices are priced for ages 12 and under. To get your ticket, go to www.unisonarts.org.