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    Cultural Inclusion

    ASL Interpreted Live Performance of "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Tuesday November 08 2016 at 9:32 pm

    The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

    Join Boston Children's Museum for a live performance of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by Boston Conservatory students.  This 50 minute play celebrating courage and heroism is recommended for children ages 6 and up.

    November 11, 2016  1:00pm  ASL-Interpreted
    Free with paid Museum admission.

    For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697



    Symposium on Art for Cultural Inclusion

    Posted Thursday November 03 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Art for Cultural Inclusion

    Co-hosted by Arts Connect International and UMass Boston, this innovative symposium showcases the work of ACI's artists, local artists, as well as some of the talent of the UMass Boston community – through the lens of inclusion.  The symposium will feature important dialogues and different artistic workshops, all provided myriad local arts leaders.  The goal is to catalyze conversations on inclusion and address the cultural equity gap in our Boston community and beyond, by promoting cross-sector and multi-disciplinary approaches to building and supporting inclusive communities.

    The day will include TEDx-Style presentations, panel discussions, artistic workshops across multiple disciplines, community yoga, and an artists' mingle for celebrations of life and inclusion.

    November 22, 2016  12–7PM
    University of Massachusetts Boston
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Campus Center
    Boston, MA 02125

    Sign up here.

    If seeking accommodations please email marian@artsconnectinternational.org.



    ASL-Interpreted Japanese House Tours - Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Sunday July 17 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Japanese House

    Take off your shoes, and step into an authentic silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan.  Visitors can experience Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture, and seasonal events in this 100-year-old house.

    Guided tours of the Japanese House are given to 20 visitors at a time and last approximately 15 minutes.  Free tickets are distributed at the entrance to the Japanese House on a first-come first-served basis.

    July 22, 2016  6:20pm - 7:40pm  ASL-Interpreted
    Free with paid Museum admission.  (Target $1 Friday Night after 5 pm.)

    For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697