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Live! At the Purple Crayon presents
JOHN GORKA
with opening act
JULIA JOSEPH
Saturday, April 2
7:30 pm
Tickets on sale now!
Click here to purchase.
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The Inc. Opens!
This month, we open the doors of The Inc, our shared workspace for freelancers, virtual offices, and entrepreneurs.
HotDesk memberships and permanent desk rentals are available NOW!To find out more, or to sign up for a one-time TRIAL MEMBERSHIP,
contact us at info@purplecrayoncenter.org
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GET INVOLVED!
Are you wondering how you can be a part of what's happening at The Purple Crayon? Do you have a question, want to request a tour or find out more about our upcoming programs? Or perhaps you know someone looking for an internship or volunteer opportunity. We would love to be in touch with you! Write to us at
info@purplecrayoncenter.org or come by the Center to take a look around.
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Who We Are
Sarah Silbert Hinawi, EdM. ~
Executive Director
Adel Hinawi ~
Curator and Director of Operations
Alison Marra ~
Community Design Associate
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Directors' Note
The launch party was a huge success! More than 200 people came, danced, ate, talked, learned and more! Yet, as amazing, fun, celebratory, successful, and exciting as it was, that evening was not an end in itself, but a kick off to all those future accomplishments we have yet to realize. We posed a question: "The Purple Crayon-Where will it take you?" Have you given it any thought? The invitation still stands. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of you who were present (in body and in spirit), and an equally sincere and heartfelt request that you bring your ideas, thoughts, possibilities, to The Purple Crayon--you know, that great idea you always carry around but never can act on alone, that class you always wanted to take but never found, that next step you need a boost to take, that inspiration that won't get out of your head but you don't know how to execute. We are working like crazy to accomplish our goals; how can we help you accomplish yours? Sarah and Adel
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JOHN GORKA IN CONCERT!
Live! At the Purple Crayon presents the first performance in our Spring concert series, and it's a big one! Come experience the artist The Boston Globe has said is "widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs," and Rolling Stone called "the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement."
THIS SATURDAY, April 2nd at 7:30pm legendary folk singer-songwriter John Gorka will play our stage with opening act, local folk-jazz chanteuse Julia Joseph! Tickets on sale now ~ click HERE to purchase tickets $28/ seniors $25 (Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.)
"I feel like the song is not complete unless it has a receiver -- a listener who makes it a part of their own imagination, their own life. It becomes kind of a collective property and it's as much their song as it is mine." -John Gorka
 Songwriting Workshop with John Gorka Saturday, April 2nd 1:30 - 4:30 pm click HERE to register
Earlier on Saturday afternoon, John will be running a songwriting workshop in our Sanctuary space. In an intimate, personal setting, workshop participants will have the chance to share their songwriting work (wherever they are in the writing process) and get feedback from this acclaimed artist, whom NPR has described as "a great writer who knows how to put a tune to a tale." All ages are welcome, and registration is only $45 for what promises to be truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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Launch After-party
"Inspiring!"
"It was wonderful to get dressed up and have a night out locally
that was so fun and magical."
"When Red Baraat came through those doors playing, it blew me away!"
We have been so moved by the feedback we've received from many of you who were at our March 12th Launch Party. What an amazing night!
If you missed it... or if you just want to see it again, here
check out the video of Executive Director, Sarah Silbert Hinawi, speaking about her inspiration for starting The Purple Crayon Center and her intention for how it can impact your life:
For more pictures of our Launch Party, as well as updates on performances, classes, and other opportunities, make sure and friend us on Facebook.
Thank you again to everyone who came and partied with us at the Launch. It was wonderful to celebrate with you!
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Draw Your Future starting April 25th!
The spring session of Draw Your Future is about to begin. For 8 weeks, from April 25th until June 18th, participants in grades 7-12 can: - Take advantage of drop in time at The Purple Crayon Center (and the musical instruments, snacks, mentors and peer relationships therein), Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm
- Build community and gain insight during weekly group meetings (to be scheduled according to the group's best availability)
- Get one-on-one advice and support through once-monthly meetings with qualified Purple Crayon staff around academic and college planning issues
The fee for participation in this spring mini-session is $100 and if you register before April 4th, you will receive a 15% discount! If you think this might be a good fit for your children, or for someone you know, please feel free to get in touch, or suggest they do, by emailing sarah@purplecrayoncenter.org
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To find out more about programs and upcoming shows at The Purple Crayon Center for Learning and Social Innovation, go to our website: www.purplecrayoncenter.org
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