Hudson Valley bucket list

I asked people “What’s on your spring bucket list?” This list is a completely unscientific compilation of what people in the Hudson Valley answered. It includes inspirations, events, hobbies, wishes, and a whole lot more – plus a few of my own self-promotions snuck in (Bring a completed list to Rewind Kingston for a special prize!) Immerse yourself in flowers Flowers (for spring) Art Soiree: an immersive mixed-media flower market by Amelia C. Williams. May 1, 6-9 pm at Rot and Fallow, Kingston. A night of art and culture centered around BIPOC artists and businesses in the Hudson Valley. Dress in your groundbreaking florals and flow to the sounds by Becoming Atta. Also includes scents by Crete Candles, and sweets by The Catskill Cakery, captured by Kwesi Peters. Movie tickets to see Devil Wears Prada 2 at NCG Cinema will be raffled live with proceeds benefiting Good Neighbor Kingston’s ‘Pay The Rent’ fund. Start a garden Take a virtual seed starting workshop with Hudson Valley Seed Co, or visit their location in Accord for workshops and seeds. While visiting them in Accord, see the exhibit Pansy Pack, which traces the journey of the pansy from a Victorian symbol of affection to a reclaimed emblem of queer resilience until June 15. An Earth Month event Capital Vintage Clothing Swap. April 21, 11 a.m. to 5 pm at the Senate Garage, Kingston. “Our biannual clothing swaps are not only a fun and free community event for people to attend but are an essential step in the effort to keep clothing out of landfills. We believe in giving clothing the opportunity for a second life – possibly a third or fourth.” Craft HV art supply swap April 22, 3-8 p.m. at the Senate Garage, Kingston. Naturalist seed swap April 25 and 26, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Chicory Naturalist, Kingston Thrift clothing swap with Lil April 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Emotions Studio at Yesfolk Tonics in Troy Eco Arts Week anniversary April 25 through May 2 This year’s theme “Because We Care” includes MKAD’s biann