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Purple Crayon Diary
We were thrilled that the program was such a success: one participant told us later, "I loved being surrounded by passionate, entrepreneurial, brave people everyday." And Seth honored us by calling it "a pleasure and a treat to work at The Purple Crayon." Best of all for us, though, was the chance to see the space filled with people from all over the world, and know that in hosting The Medicine Ball Sessions, we were taking a new step toward fulfilling The Purple Crayon's mission of helping people take steps toward the lives and work they want..
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GREAT NEWS!!
You've been asking us since we opened if our beautiful space can be rented for private events, and now we are finally able to say YES! The upstairs sanctuary space at The Purple Crayon is now available for private parties and weddings. Interested in hosting your next big shindig here? Be in touch!
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Community Favorite: Open Mic Night!
Join us at the :: Friday, January 13 ::
Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. $5 cover. |
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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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Director's Note
Happy new year! 2011 was a momentous year--we opened our doors and started out the gate--but we hope 2012 will bring even more! More
programs, more shows, more people coming in and sharing the space and the possibility.
On a personal note, I am eager to fill this year with energy, good
conversations, new endeavors, and constructive completions (be they
successful or otherwise!). I want to write more, sing and dance more, and accomplish more, and I hope to have the chance to share many
of these writings, celebrations, and accomplishments with many of you.
If you value what The Purple Crayon is offering, please help us dig in
our heels this year by joining us and spreading the word. And let us
know of we can help with that original question: where will The Purple
Crayon take you?
--Sarah |
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College Selection... Purple Crayon Style
Our flagship program for teens, Draw Your Future, is proud to offer a brand-new course. You U is an 8-week class for teens on how to navigate applying for college. But this is not the usual talk of test scores and majors. You U will be led by Purple Crayon Executive Director, Sarah Silbert Hinawi, who has worked in the field of education and student success for more than a decade. Sarah says, "Choosing a college is the opportunity of a lifetime - when else do you get to choose a communty of your peers to live with for four or so years! I want kids to have fun imagining and get excited for what's ahead."
Over the eight weeks, Sarah will lead the group in unique activities and discussions that get at the heart of what college selection should be about and work with them to explore which colleges could be a perfect fit for each participant.
Sarah holds a Masters in Educational Counseling, and helped design The College Board's nationally implemented CollegeEd program.
You U
Thursday afternoons @ 4pm
February 2nd - March 22nd, 2012
$100 for 8 weeks
REGISTER in response to this newsletter and get a
15% discount.
Interested in You U but have questions, or the above dates/times conflict with your schedule? Please send an email to let us know!
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Lunchpad is About to Launch
Of course we love what social media can do to put your work out in the world, but we also know that when it comes to the alchemy of inspiration, there's no substitute for getting out from behind the computer for a face-to-face chat over a table of food. In that spirit, we are starting a brand new program at The Inc:
Lunchpad is a weekly lunch, gathering people with a variety of interests and expertise, to make connections, brainstorm ideas, and solve problems. All you need to bring are your ideas and creativity--AND one ingredient for our communal salad!
We'll be kicking off next Tuesday, Jan. 10th at noon.
We hope to see you there--and feel free to invite others!
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Teen Bands Battle at TPC!
It's not too late - we are still taking submissions for our first Battle of the Teen Bands!
Any acts - bands or solo artists - with musicians ages 13-19 are invited to submit. We welcome all kinds of music. Let your friends know!
The submissions will be narrowed down to four acts, who will battle it out on our stage. The winner will be crowned Teen Band Champion... AND will win a professional recording of their live set - fully produced, mixed, and mastered!TEENS: to submit your act, email mp3s or links to mp3s and videos, and any other materials to info@purplecrayoncenter.org. We can't wait to hear the music you're making! And watch out for an adult Battle of the Bands,
coming later in 2012!
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The Third Wheel Band
The trio that the Huffington Post called "New York's best hidden bluegrass treasure" is headed to the stage at the Purple Crayon!
- and when you come to the show, make sure and bring yer dancin' shoes!
The Third Wheel Band
Sat. Jan. 21 @ 8pm
$14 in advance/ $16 at the door
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The Third Wheel Band Live @ Banjo Jim's
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This show is part of our fantastic Live!@TPC winter concert line-up. Next up: Ruth Moody on February 18 and Cliff Eberhardt on March 16! Keep checking the website for amazing new shows being added regularly to the calendar, and don't forget about SEASON TICKETS - see 4 of our shows for only $80 total, an incredible deal!
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