SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SERIES 2013 HAND PICKED EVENTS AND CLASSES family fun PERFORMANCES ARE HALF PRICE FOR STUDENTS (WITH VALID ID)
ANDREW SIMMONS
THE BIG BAND SOUND
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WILDLIFE SHOW
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SUN • JULY 7 • 3 PM
WHERE ART HAPPENS
Wildlife expert Andrew Simmons will show off his new baby bear cub, reptiles and birds of prey during this educational workshop. Andrew has been studying, raising and lecturing about animals since 1971.
$12 ADVANCE | $8 MEMBER ADVANCE | $5 cHild advance* $14 DOOR | $10 MEMBER DOOR | $7 child door
GALLERY OPENING
20 PIECE SWING ORCHESTRA
THE ART OF JAPAN
SAT • AUGUST 10 • 6 - 8 PM
SUN • SEPT 1 • 4 - 6 PM
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy an old fashioned Ice Cream Social evening with The Big Band Sound under the stars as they recreate the sounds of the big band era, performing classics by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and more.
A group exhibition featuring paintings and photographs by artists traveling from Japan: Akifumi Tanaka, Showa Okamura, Hisako Noto, Yasuhiko Ishikawa and Photo by Hisako Noto Kodo Tanaka. There will be a demonstration in the art of Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony. Japanese treats and refreshments will be served.
*Children’s tickets are priced for ages 12 and under.
$20 ADVANCE | $15 MEMBER ADVANCE $23 DOOR | $18 MEMBER DOOR
KJ DENHERT TRIO
SOULFUL SWINGIN’ RHYTHM & BLUES
Ice cream provided by Adirondack Creamery
THREE UNIQUE SOUNDS
URBAN FOLK & JAZZ
FRI • AUGUST 16 • 8 PM
SAT • JULY 13 • 8 PM
KJ Denhert’s blend of urban folk and jazz has earned her four Independent Music Award nominations and a place on Jazz.com’s list of top female vocalists. With guests Jennifer Vincent on bass and Clifford Carter on keyboards.
FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO JAZZ GUITAR
SAT • SEPT 7 • 8 PM
Featuring Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Big Joe Fitz & Vito Petroccitto, together for the First Time! Three unique sounds. One night of fantastic music.
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix
$21 ADVANCE | $17 MEMBER ADVANCE | $25 DOOR | $21 MEMBER DOOR
Guitar legend Les Paul named Frank Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitar List” Joining him is guitar whiz Vinny Raniolo, featured in the PBS documentary Four Generations of Guitar. $21 ADVANCE | $17 MEMBER ADVANCE | $25 DOOR | $21 MEMBER DOOR
$21 ADVANCE | $17 MEMBER ADVANCE | $25 DOOR | $21 MEMBER DOOR
COMMUNITY SING
FIFTH FRIDAY DANCE
WITH DEBBIE LAN
TOO MUCH FUN: CAJUN
SUN • JULY 28 • 3 PM
Discover the fun of communal singing with local recording artist Debbie Lan. Learn partsinging, harmonies, rounds and more. No need to read music; Debbie will teach everything by ear. Together, let’s lift our voices and sing. $14 non-member | $10 MEMBER | $7 NON-MEMBER CHILD & STUDENT $5 MEMBER CHILD & STUDENT
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FRI • AUGUST 30 7:30 PM LESSON • 8 PM DANCE
SECOND SUNDAY SALON #5 BRENDA BUFALINO
SUN • SEPT 8 • 2 PM
SECOND SUNDAY
SALON SERIES
Too Much Fun is a five-piece group of musicians performing music from Cajun, Zydeco, Americana, Old-time and Bluegrass traditions. The band members include Jerome Cimino, Mira Fink, Señor Jim Sullivan, Dr. Romo and Vida Nathanson.
A Conversation with Brenda Bufalino: Tap Dancing in America. A world renowned trailblazer in the renaissance of jazz and tap dance, Ms. Bufalino has made her name as an author, actress, producer, director, vocalist and performance artist.
$15 non-member | $10 MEMBER
$20 ADVANCE | $15 MEMBER ADVANCE | $25 DOOR | $20 MEMBER DOOR
Sponsored by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
CALL 845-255-1559 OR VISIT WWW.UNISONARTS.ORG
2013 SUMMER PROGRAMS