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    Cultural Inclusion

    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Event at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Friday May 16 2014 at 06:48 am

    Boston Children's Museum

    ASL Interpreted Programs
    11:00 am: Magic show by Deaf magician, Steve Weiner.  There's nothing scary in Steve's show, but everything is geared towards comedy and fun tricks he has collected for the past 30 plus years of his career!
    12:30 pm & 1:30 pm: KidStage shows
    2:30 pm: Dance workshops by Deafblind dancer, Kerry Thompson.  How do you dance if you cannot hear the music?  How do you dance if you cannot see?  Is salsa and merengue a food or a dance?  What is bachata?  Come find out as Kerry Thompson, a Deafblind dancer and Director for Silent Rhythms Dance, teaches us to think about music and dance in a different way through performances and workshops.

    Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014
    Admission: You must pre-register to receive discount admission.
    Non-members: $7 per person (Half off regular admission price)
    Members: Free
    Registration: Please register here.

    For more information contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Specialist
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697



    Cape Cod C.A.N! Presents Hollywood Musical Revue "Waiting for Oscar"

    Posted Sunday May 04 2014 at 10:42 pm

    The promise of Oscar Night in Mayfield turns the small town upside down as performers prepare for the big event.  The show features performances by people representing ten different organizations on the Cape, with each performing selections from some of the most famous and beloved Hollywood movie and song productions.

    This show is produced by The Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network (CapeCodCAN!) which is sponsored by VSA Massachusetts and dedicated to inclusive arts, music, and theater for people with disabilities on Cape Cod.

    Cotuit Center for the Arts
    4404 Route 28 (Falmouth Road), Cotuit MA 02635
    Phone 5O8-428-O669
    Tickets are $20

    May 16, 2014 6pm
    May 17, 2014 6pm
    May 18, 2014 2pm



    Boston Conservatory Hosts Conference - Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum

    Posted Thursday May 01 2014 at 08:31 am

    The Boston Conservatory will host its second annual Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum conference May 9 - 10, 2014.  The conference is designed for both public and private educators interested in learning how to work effectively with students on the autism spectrum and sharing ideas with others.

    The two-day conference will include sessions on: an introduction to autism spectrum disorder; how to apply behavioral teaching strategies to individual and group music instruction; how people on the autism spectrum learn and perceive music; and how to work effectively with students on the autism spectrum and their families.

    More information and registration.