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June 2013
This month at The Purple Crayon
John Gorka * Inc. Interactive * Hudson River Museum collaboration
Our first two years: accomplishments & visions * Thanks to our interns & volunteers
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Sarah's Note: Heading into Year Three
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We told you it was coming. June marks the second anniversary of our full operation at The Purple Crayon. Now, heading into our third year we are more focused and optimistic than ever. Over the past two years we have launched dozens of new programs, held more than 30 live music events, impacted more than 1500 participants. And we are inspired and excited to get even bigger and stronger. But there are a few things we need from you:
- Spread the word! We are so pleased with how we've done so far, but sustainability demands that we reach and engage more people. Help us do that by letting friends, colleagues, neighbors, acquaintances know about our offerings and how they can impact their lives.
- Keep on coming! We know resources--time, money, energy--are limited, and it can be hard to set some aside for the special kinds of experiences you can have here at The Purple Crayon. We truly value your patronage and participation. Each time you come, you add vitality and richness to our community and your repeat attendance strengthens that
group and us. - Think big! Your big ideas and ambitions, desire for unique and enlightening experiences, and drive for engagement fuel and sustain us. So don't be afraid to think big, and we will do our best to help you get where you want to go.
To thank you for these two amazing years, we are offering a 20% discount on ALL our programs and events if you register or purchase your tickets during the month of June. Enter discount code 2ANDCOUNTING at checkout, or mention this code when booking your HotDesk.
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Despite flying under the popular-music radar for decades, John Gorka has built a dedicated following of fans and regularly receives critical acclaim. He's been dubbed "the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement" and has toured internationally and worked with folk legends. Don't miss the chance to see him perform in a beautiful, intimate space.
John Gorka
Friday, June 28th, $28
8:00 pm
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John Gorka- I Saw a Stranger
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Inc. Interactive brings national thought leaders on critical business development topics to your small business.
Next up is Doug Sundheim, author of Taking Smart Risks, and consultant to dozens of companies over the past 15 years including Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Kraft, and Time Warner among others. He has delivered talks at Columbia University, New York University, and The World Research Group conference. Read this blog post to get more of an idea of Doug's philosophy.
In this interactive 3-hour workshop, you'll learn strategies for pushing outside of your comfort zone in smart and productive ways. Topics will include:
- Reconnecting to why you're going out on a limb in the first place
- Uncovering the hidden costs of playing it safe
- "De-risking" by predicting possible fail points in advance
- The power and importance of small risks in driving big growth
Inc. Interactive: Taking Smart Risks
Wednesday, July 17th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, $68
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TPC + HRM this August!
We are very excited to announce that The Purple Crayon is partnering with the Hudson River Museum this August. We will be curating the Hudson River Museum's outdoor music series for the month of August and bringing back some your favorite acts from the past two years of Live!@TPC for free shows at the new Trevor Park amphitheater. We'll also be curating and co-hosting a family talent show at the amphitheater August 11th. Learn more here. |
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Celebrating 2 Years
In honor of our second anniversary, we
wanted to share a couple of documents, demonstrative of our direction and vision for the next couple years:
- Our second anniversary report
- A guide to holding organizational retreats at The Purple Crayon
We're proud to show the culmination of our efforts thus far and where we plan to be heading when celebrating the next few anniversaries! Please feel free to share these documents with anyone who wants to learn more about The Purple Crayon, or with friends you'd like to introduce to our space and programs. Thank you again for the support and community contributions - here's to many more anniversaries to come!
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Thanks to our interns and volunteers!
We wanted to take a moment here to thank the amazing people who have been helping us out over the past two years! We couldn't do it without you:
- Andrew Tucker, our resident lighting designer extroadinaire.
- Brian Gelfand, singer, songwriter and sometime bartender!
- Joanna Kunicki, events and admin
- Justin Michelin, sound and events
- Brett Ettinger, sound and events
- Chuck Bucci, sound and events
- Bridget Guice, social media, events, and promotions
- Peter Rubin, events and promotions
- Tim Kowalski, events and promotions
- Nate Musial, events and concessions
- Matt Cleary, lighting
- Brian Cushin, sound and admin
- Brian Indig, general assistance
- Benjamin Elias, general assistance
- Jake Lane, photography and video
- Goldie Steinberg, social media
- Caroline Scherer, general assistance
- Ben Addabbo, sound and events
And of course, Cassie Hackel, who is now officially our Community and Communications Associate, but whose time as an intern was so invaluable, we had to have her here full time!
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Once a month, we hold an open mic night in the Sanctuary. Experience the great acoustics, beautiful room, and impressive talent from all over the area. Come to play or just to watch! Ages 12 and up welcome.
Open Mic Night
Friday, June 14th, $5
7:30 doors, 8:00 music
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Events @ TPC
Our beautiful Sanctuary space is available to rent for your private events. With an open wood floor, generous stage, sound system, this is an ideal venue for meetings, retreats, parties, and more. Email us to inquire.
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Great concerts are coming up at The Purple Crayon. Visit our Live! page for info and tickets. Hope to see you at a show!
John Gorka
6/28
Ben Sollee Trio
7/19
The Jill & Julia Show
Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney
11/24
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52 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 · 914.231.9077
info@purplecrayoncenter.org
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