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The Good Purpose Gallery and Spectrum Playhouse feature the work of professional artists who are supportive and embrace our mission: To encourage and develop the artistic talents of young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences. Learn more here.
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Upcoming Events in October!
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Understanding Your Diagnosis: The Power of Knowing
 Thursday, October 4th @ 6pm
Join us at the Spectrum Playhouse in Lee, Massachusetts for a special series of lecture events addressing topics related to transitioning young adults with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and other Learning Differences. Featuring: Michael McManmon, CIP Founder; Charles D. Houff, CIP Berkshire Head Clinical Therapist; Michael Wilcox, Commissioner, Massachusetts Special Commission Relative to Autism, Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) Board Member. Free. |
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Saturday Family First Series: Dr Marmalade!
Saturday, October 6th @ 11am
Dr. Marmalade has traveled the world helping animals in distress. Her gentle, empowering methods leave everyone with a sense of well-being and adventure.She introduces the children to many puppet friends: a gorilla with a belly ache, a singing dinosaur, a snake that wants to be a kitty, a giraffe, crow, rabbit and many others. All the animals come to Marmalaid for help.Her traveling “Emerge-And-See” Wagon will surprise and delight. Free! |
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Michael McManmon’s “Spectrum Perspectives”
Until Monday, October 29th Varied in medium and expression Michael brings attention to unusual detail in pen and ink realism and watercolor landscapes; his acrylic paintings and glass shard sculpture are joyful abstractions. |
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The Berkshire Short Film Festival
Saturday, October 13th @ 7pm The Berkshire Short Film Festival is still accepting submissions for consideration until October 5th! It’s mission is to give indie filmmakers a place to screen their work in the Berkshires, and create an event that will be fun for the community as a whole. Free w/ suggested donation. |
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Improv Comedy by Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe!
Friday, October 19th @ 7:30pm Every third Friday the Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) performs a hilarious improv comedy routine at the Spectrum Playhouse in Lee, MA. If you liked the TV show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’, you’ll love this event! $12 adults, kids free. |
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Linda Worster and David Grover in Concert
with Special Guest Puggy Demary Saturday, October 20th @ 7pm Join us for an evening of fun and friendship with: Linda Worster, David Grover and special guest, Puggy Demary; three well-known musical artists in the Berkshires.
The group will be performing originals by Linda and David plus a mix of folk and rock from the 50′s, 60′s 70′s. From the Beatles to Crosby, Stills and Nash to Simon and Garfunkel to Joni Mitchell and many others, it’s always different, always wonderful!! Suggested donation $10 to $20, no one will be turned away. |
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Writers Read Poetry Readings
Friday, October 26th @ 5:30pm A literary series where writers of pros and poetry read aloud from their original works at the Good Purpose Gallery and Starving Artist Cafe – 40 Main Street in Lee. Free. |
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The Eagles Band Performs Live!
Friday, September 26th @ 7:30pm The Eagles Band was founded in 1936 and is the oldest continuing performance ensemble in the Berkshires. Come witness the impressive collection of musical pieces performed! Free w/ suggested donation. |
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Sunday Musical Brunch
Every Sunday in October, 10AM-1PM - Join us for live bluegrass, jazz, funk, classical, and other types of music from talented local musicians. Breakfast is served all day! View the artwork from the adjoined Good Purpose Gallery. |
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