April showers, May flowers, or both? Whatever the weather may bring on Sunday, April 28 at 3pm, the Rosendale Theatre will give nature lovers a splendid excuse to come indoors. “Trail Mix: Hudson Valley Nature Writers” continues the Prosendale reading series (produced by Joyce Sprafkin), with a literary celebration of our magnificent mountains, waters, and trails.

The six featured authors hail from across the region. Acclaimed naturalist Leslie T. Sharpe (The Quarry Fox) makes her home in the Great Western Catskills. Artist/poet Kate McGloughlin and award-winning author Gail Straub (Solace and Sanctuary) and host/co-producer Nina Shengold (Reservoir Year) live three stones’ throws from the glorious Ashokan Reservoir, which they will celebrate as a trio. Essayist and river swimmer Akiko Busch (How To Disappear, Nine Ways to Cross a River) lives on the Hudson River’s eastern shore, as does author/photographer Derek Dellinger, whose new book The Joy of Winter Hiking joins a long trail of popular outdoor guidebooks.

“Trail Mix” will add a multimedia dimension with a short film by Dellinger, original art by McGloughlin, and live music by singer-songwriter Tim Kapeluck with Geoffrey Harden on fiddle and bass. There will also be a reception with complimentary refreshments and book signings by the participants. Trail mix snacks generously donated by High Falls Food Co-op.

Admission is by donation ($10 suggested), although donations of any size to the Rosendale Theatre will be gratefully accepted. For more information: http://www.rosendaletheatre.org.