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Resident Programs 2018
TAP works to improve quality of life for residents
and helps to maintain healthy housing communities.
TENANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
Supporting Management and Residents in Rental Housing
TAP provides hands-on tools to address issues in your affordable rental housing including alcohol
and other substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, hoarding, aging—in-place, challenges
faced by families, and the difficulties of people living with disabilities.
M A N A G E M E N T
Staff and residents of TAP member sites benefit from TAP's many offerings including free trainings
and conferences, dispute resolution services and on-site programs for residents.
RESIDENT PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES
For TAP Member Sites Only • TAP Resident Programs operate on the calendar
The allocation of free programs has changed for 2018. year, January 1 to December 31, 2018.
The number of free programs, based on the number of
• 15 business days/3-weeks prior approval by
apartments at the site, is as follows:
MassHousing/TAP is required for each resident
• Up to 75 units: 3 single OR 1 single and 1 series program.
• 76 - 200 units: 4 single OR 1 single and 2 series • Due to the high demand of some TAP resident
programs, there are selected programs that can be
R E N T A L
• 201 - 400 units: 5 single and 1 series OR 2 single
and 2 series used only once per TAP member site. This will allow
for fair use by all the TAP member sites. Those
• Over 400 units: 6 single and 2 series OR 3 single selected programs state in the program description
and 3 series “This program may be used only once per site.”
• All TAP programs and activities must be accessible
to individuals with disabilities with reasonable
accommodations being made when necessary. See
“ The wide variety of resident programs allow our next page under ACCOMMODATIONS.
largely non-English speaking population to • TAP encourages its members to book programs
engage with each other through music and exer-
cise programs that provide health benefits as early in the year to ensure the widest choice of
well as being enjoyable.” programs. Each vendor listed has limited
availability. All Resident Programs must be
- CEO booked by Friday, November 23, 2018.
For additional information go to www.masshousing.com/TAP.
• When a selected TAP program is not available due selected. Document that code on the program
to regional limitations, TAP member sites may request form on the line that reads “CODE.”
request to use non-TAP vendors who are local and
• Complete the remainder of the program request form
who offer a similar program. Please contact Denise
and email to TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com.
Green by email, dgreen@masshousing.com OR
TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com. • Approval notification will come by email within 5
business days from MassHousing/TAP staff with a
• All TAP Resident Program business can be
copy of the approved request.
addressed to:
• On program day, site staff prepare space at the site
Denise Green, MassHousing/TAP
as needed for specific program, welcome and review
One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108-3110
logistics with program vendor.
Tel: 617.854.1080, 800.882.1154 ext. 1080
• Program vendor will bring MassHousing/TAP forms
Fax: 617.854.1028, dgreen@masshousing.com OR
to be processed that day:
TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com
Program Evaluations - Residents and site staff fill
out individual evaluation forms. Site staff email
completed evaluation forms directly to TAP at
PROCEDURES FOR SITE STAFF
TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com. Note:
MassHousing requires that TAP Resident Programs be
submitted 15 business days (3 weeks) prior to the Site staff are asked not to share completed
scheduled program. evaluations with program vendor.
Program Attendance - Residents and site staff fill
Resident Program Request Form, as an electronic
out the attendance form.
fillable PDF at MassHousing.com/TAP, must be
completed by site staff and sent to the MassHousing Program Completion Form - Both site staff and
TAP email (TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com). vendor fill out and sign.
Program vendor will submit attendance and
Staff of TAP member sites are responsible for meeting
completion forms along with vendor’s invoice to
the approval requirement above, as well as for the
Denise Green at MassHousing/TAP, (One Beacon
administrative details outlined here:
Street, Boston, MA 02108-3110) or
• Select program and schedule a date and time TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com
directly with program vendor. The vendor will
provide you with a one-time unique code that
corresponds with the date and time you have
CANCELLATION POLICIES ACCOMMODATIONS
• Cancellation of a program by site staff must be at To request this catalog in an alternative format such
least five (5) business days in advance. Otherwise, as large print or audio, please contact MassHousing’s
the program vendor will be paid for one visit and Community Services Department at 617.854.1080, VP:
the site will be recorded as having used a single 857.366.4157, or dgreen@masshousing.com.
program. Developments financed by MassHousing must comply
• If a program series is cancelled due to poor with State & Federal Laws regarding nondiscrimination
attendance, the vendor will be paid for two visits and equal access to housing for people with
and the site will be recorded as having used a series disabilities. For more information please see
program. Note: When programs held as series have MassHousing’s Policy for Portfolio Compliance
less than 10 participants after the second session, https://www.masshousing.com/portal/server.pt/document/
program vendor must seek MassHousing/TAP 1447/portfolio_compliance_policy_pdf
approval to continue the series. When advertising:
• In the event of cancellation due to bad weather i.e. rain, • Advertisement must be in large print (14pt or
snow, etc., site staff and vendor will agree on new date larger) and with a high contrast of colors;
and provide TAPresidentprograms@masshousing.com
with necessary information. • Should state that reasonable accommodations for
people with disabilities can be requested by
contacting (manager name), phone, fax, Mass Relay
(#711) or VP number.
If the need for an alternative format is known, you
must give that person information in the necessary
format.
If a person requests a reasonable accommodation and
the need is not readily apparent or known, the person
must provide verification that they meet the
definition of disability and need the accommodation
for equal access. If a request is made that the site or
program vendor cannot provide, TAP will provide for
the accommodation(s) within the limits of the laws.
Requests should be made to Denise Green,
617.854.1080, 800.882.1154 x1080, VP 857.366.4157,
Fax 617.854.1028 or dgreen@masshousing.com
SINGLE PROGRAMS
SINGLE PROGRAMS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
¡Combo Sabroso! ¡Combo Sabroso!
¡Combo Sabroso! is a four-piece band that plays authentic, well-known Matt Jenson
covers of Salsa and Reggae music sung both in English and Spanish. Their Phone: 617.817.2619
repertoire includes dance music from Puerto Rico, Cuba and Jamaica Email: mjenson@rcn.com
performed enthusiastically by some of Boston's finest musicians.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
A Latin Musical Excursion Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Enjoy musical performances by the faculty of the Community Music School Community Music School of
of Springfield. Residents can listen or move to Latin sounds that include Springfield
Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. Some performances are Ben Rosenthal
interactive; while others are more performance-based, whatever works Phone: 413.732.8428
for your site. This program may be used only once per TAP member site. Email: brosenthal@community
musicschool.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Central, Boston and other areas at discretion of trainer
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
A Musical Excursion Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Enjoy musical performances by the faculty of the Community Music School of Community Music School of
Springfield. Choose from African drumming, Blues, Latin music, Jazz, Rap Springfield
and Hip-Hop, and Classical Chamber Music. Some performances are more Ben Rosenthal
interactive; some are more performance-oriented—what works for your Phone: 413.732.8428
Email: brosenthal@community
site? This program may be used only once per TAP member site.
musicschool.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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A Tribute to Folk Music Legends new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Get ready to sing along and request music from folk artists favorites. You’ll Cape & Islands Entertainment
enjoy the acoustic music and meaningful, poetic lyrics from Simon and Ron Larrivee
Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Carole Phone: 508.274.0388
King, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Judy Collin and contemporary artists. Email: RONL1946@aol.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
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All Aboard the Musical Mystery Tour ne Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This Zany music concert experience welcomes all audiences to come together Alpha Music
as a community for songs, laughter, movement and music exploration. Greg Cooney
Participants can play along using one of the many 0-MTR instruments Greg Phone: 401.309.9390
brings to this modern Hootenanny. Zero-musical talent required! Email: gregcooney@verizon.net
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 2 min
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences, Youth ages 5+
Season: All Year
Along Memory Lane new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A musical walk down memory lane from the '20's to the '60's. A live musical Delvena Theatre Company
program with recorded piano accompaniment, along with a mistress of Fran Baron
ceremony. Audience participation with sing-a-longs and fun props, yester Phone: 781.662.8748
year trivia with prizes awarded and a whole lot of fun! Perfect for seniors!
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Amazingly, Mae West! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Come meet the Amazing Mae West! Famous for her one-liners and double Delvena Theatre Company
entendre, Mae will wow the audience with her comedy, singing (including Fran Baron
sing-along with the audience). During the "Ask Mae" segment, audience Phone: 781.662.8748
members will have the opportunity to directly communicate with Mae.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
American Bandstand Tribute Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Join our entertainer as he pays tribute to Dick Clark's legendary TV show, David Colucci
the American Bandstand. The show will feature a variety of artists who Phone: 413.594.0434
performed on the show in the 50's and 60's. You'll hear favorites from Email: davidjcolucci@msn.com
Frankie Avalon, the Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley & the
Comets, Sam Cooke, and many more.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Central
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
American Graffiti: Rock’n’Roll Is Here to Stay Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Nostalgic about the music of the 50s and 60s? Enjoy a trip down memory Mark Stanzler
lane while Mark Croons some of the greatest ballads and beloved songs Phone: 603.623.6449
from the fifties and sixties. This is an engaging show with interesting trivia Email: Markstanzler@comcast.net
about the music and entertainers that excited a generation.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 15 min -100 max
Region: Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Families, Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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American Pop Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Shake rattle and roll with Elvis, revisit Beatlemania, and sing-a-long Richard Mayer
with Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke and others. A trio of musicians on guitar, Phone: 802.380.3130
bass, and drums rocks down Memory Lane singing the radio hits of the Email: rjmayer48@comcast.net
50's, 60's and more. The music is punchy but never overpowering.This
program may be used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 10 min - 200 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Amor Flores Flower Design Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents will learn how to create gorgeous flower arrangements, center Amor Flores Flower Design
pieces and gifts for all occasions. In this class, residents can learn about Releigh
symmetry and visual flow, create a color palate to enhance any decor, Phone: 617.868.3635
learn how to handle and cut flowers as well as professional tips to Email: RELEIGH0071@GMAIL.COM
ensure the long life of designs.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 5 min - 15 max
Region: Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 15+, All Audiences
Season: All Year
Apartment Living Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Do you hate housework? Do you have too much stuff and not enough Bruce’s Fun Company
space? A professional will share her secrets of home management. Learn Bruce Lawson
how to manage mail, bills, and other papers. You may have more leisure Phone: 978.210.7464
time, cleaner living quarters, and less stress. Email: bruce@brucefun.com
Time: 3 hours
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: Russian, English
Audience: Youth 15+, All Audiences
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Archie K. Multicultural PowerJazz Extravaganza Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The Kubota POWERJAZZ Unit brings a mix of music from around the Passion East Education
world. Jazz, Blues, R&B, Latin, Gospel, Fusion, Motown, Rock'n'Roll, and Archie Kubota
World Beat. Audience participation can be presented according to each Phone: 617.974.3387
site's specific request and occasion. Great fun for dance party or just Email: PowerJazzPiano@gmail.com
music appreciation. This program may be used only once per TAP
member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 3 min
Region: Northeast, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Around The World new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A magical trip around the world with multi-cultural puppet tales. Caravan Puppets
Audiences are treated to a wide diversity of puppets and puppetry styles Jonathan Keezing
with beautiful staging and original music. Some stories are interactive, Phone: 413.256.1886
all have positive messages! Email: caravanpuppets@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 5 min - 300 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 2 -11 years, Families, Elderly/Disabled
Season: All Year
Ba Ba Betta Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A craft session all audiences can enjoy. This session begins with naming the Tabba’s Arts & Craft
Beta's and learning how to care for your new pet. Then the fun begins with Tabitha Jones
creating a low maintenance mini aquarium. Residents will decorate a 6 inch Phone: 857.244.3080
Ivy glass bowl with paint, stones, marbles, seashell or gravel. Beta and food Email: tabbas78@yahoo.com
will be provided.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 20 max
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Basin Street Bash Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Celebrate Mardi Gras anytime of the year by dancing to Cajun, Creole, Big Smile Entertainment
Zydeco, Jazz and Blues Music in the great styles of New Orleans! From Elaina Vrattos Jacobs
the Washboard to the Pickle; learn and hear how all these uniquely Phone: 781.844.7225
fascinating sounds create lively and diverse music that gets everyone Email:
moving and having fun! This program may be used only once per TAP elaina@bigsmileentertainment.com
member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Big Joe the Storyteller's “A World of Stories” new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A collection of multicultural tales from around the world. The tales are Joseph Pagliuca
told with props, puppets, and audience participation, as well as Big Joe's Phone: 617.713.4349
dynamic storytelling style. The show is made for all ages and has Email: bigjoe@bigjoe.com
something for everyone!
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 5 min
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Big Kahuna Luau Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The Big Kahuna hosts this Musical Interactive Tropical Luau Show that Big Smile Entertainment
will turn any venue into an Island Paradise. Professional Vocalists fill the Elaina Vrattos Jacobs
air with Hawaiian, Tropical and Beach Music. Learn the Hula, enter the Phone: 781.844.7225
Hula and Limbo Contests and become Kahuna for the Day!This program Email:
elaina@bigsmileentertainment.com
may be used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Blue Skies Trio Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The Blue Skies Trio plays the music you grew up with! Vocalist Maureen Ric Mauré
Benson sings songs from the 40's to the 60's ably accompanied by Phone: 617.510.9141
Michal Ball on bass and Ric Mauré at the keyboard. Listen or sing along Email: ric@ricmaure.com
with musicians singing and playing songs from Sinatra to the Drifters.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Bottle Painting with Lights new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Painting's not just for the canvas! Create custom wine bottles hand-painted The Traveling Art Party
by YOU! We'll provide the bottle and pre-drill holes for the lights. The Clare Donoghue
lights are provided as well as all supplies needed. We bring ideas as well Phone: 617.875.2790
as samples. Use one of our designs or your own! Anything goes! Email: travelingartparty@gmail.com
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences, Youth 15+
Season: All Year
Broadway Lady Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Broadway Lady is a musical program that promotes camaraderie and Andrea Lyman
participation as the audience members sing-a-long to familiar songs or Phone: 617.733.5259
sit back and listen to Andrea Lyman sing. Fun with show tunes, novelty Email: andrealyman@mac.com
songs and holiday songs while learning bits of history and stories leading
to laughter and education.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Canvas Painting for All Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Join us for a few entertaining hours of canvas painting instruction. The Traveling Art Party
The best part is going home with a unique painting you can call yours Clare Donoghue
and hopefully a new-found talent you'll want to explore. You will be Phone: 617.875.2790
painting a selected picture with step by step instructions. Canvas size Email: travelingartparty@gmail.com
varies depending on the painting.
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Central, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences, Youth 6+
Season: All Year
Caribbean Party Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The Beautiful Future Band will transport you to the Caribbean Islands A Beautiful Future
for a relaxing festive party with new and familiar tropical island songs Kate O’Connor
and games, featuring live musicians with fine singing and the delightful Phone: 413.527.7430
sounds of the steel drum. This program may be used only once per TAP
member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 2 min - 500 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Chhandika: Kathak Dance of Northern India new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Kathak dancers use swift and precise footwork, rapid spins and graceful Young Audiences of
gestures to tell traditional Indian stories. This classical Indian dance form Massachusetts (YAMA)
also includes the recitation of rhymes (taal) and the singing of beautiful Melissa Bergstorm
melodies. Audiences learn the dance’s cultural context and count out Phone: 617.629.9262
Email: scheduling@yamass.org
poly-rhythms to help the dancers keep time.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 500 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth Pre-k - 17 years
Season: All Year
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Children’s Songs and Singing Games Family Concert new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This interactive program includes a variety of traditional, multicultural, Roger Tincknell
contemporary and original children's songs geared to stimulate the Phone: 413.259.1146
imagination. Children imitate animals, take imaginary journeys, create song Email: roger@rogertincknell.com
lyrics and learn words in Spanish and other languages through call and
response singing.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Christmas Variety Show Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Perfect for the Holiday season! A live, interactive, theatrical Christmas Variety Delvena Theatre Company
show of yesteryear. Two actresses will bring you back in time with a Fran Baron
“celebrity" guest or two, along with singing, trivia and lots of audience Phone: 781.662.8748
participation, with the chance to win a prize!
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/ Disabled, Adult
Season: All Year
Christmas with the Crooner Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Allow Mark to take your residents along as we go "dashing through the Mark Stanzler
snow" capturing Holiday nostalgia through music. This musical journey Phone: 603.623.6449
strings together the best holiday classics made famous by many of our Email: Markstanzler@comcast.net
most hallowed entertainers from Bing Crosby to Elvis Presley.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 15 min- 100 max
Region: Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Families, Elderly/ Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Circle Up! new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Youth Underground Theatre performs original plays that investigates Central Square Theater's Youth
social issues relevant to young people. Last year's theme “The Achievement Underground
Gap”: Hear the voices of urban high school students and educators, as Kortney Adams
they describe how opportunity gaps and implicit bias affect their Phone: 617.307.4257
everyday lives. Email: kaa@centralsquaretheater.org
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 13+, Families, Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Classic Country Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A trio of musicians will relive the golden years of country music with Richard Mayer
songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Phone: 802.380.3130
Patsy Cline and more, delivered with a fun and spirited performance. Email: rjmayer48@comcast.net
This program may be used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 10 min - 200 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Comedy with Flair Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A live variety show featuring impersonations of comedians from yesteryear. Delvena Theatre Company
Comedians may include Sophie Tucker, Mae West, Minnie Pearl, Lucille Fran Baron
Ball, Ethel Merman and others—and a mistress of ceremony. Singing, Phone: 781.662.8748
comedy and audience participation in the way of trivia—with prizes
awarded—round out the show.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Country Music Tribute Show Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Do your residents love country music? If the answer is yes, this is the Cape & Islands Entertainment
show for your site! Residents can sit back, relax and enjoy the show as Ron Larrivee
Ron and Mary sing songs from Alabama, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Phone: 508.274.0388
Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Allison Kraus and many more. Email: RONL1946@aol.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
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Creatures of our Minds Eye new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Families enjoy children's participation in expressive voices and movements. Gail Herman
Dr. Gail N. Herman will perform folktales from around the world using voices, Phone: 413.203.5247
mime, audience participation, and sound effects. In one story children Email: gnherman@comcast.net
participate giving Gail bird names and create movements to percussion
sound effects.
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Audience Size: 6 min - 50 max
Region: Western, Central, Northeast
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth ages 3 - 12, Families
Season: All Year
Crooners & Rockers Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents will reminisce about the good 'ole days as they take a stroll down Cape & Islands Entertainment
memory lane with Ron and Mary singing hits by Bennett, Sinatra, Darin Ron Larrivee
through Billy Joel, Mellencamp, Springsteen, Neil Diamond and more. Phone: 508.274.0388
Audience requests and participation is encouraged! Email: RONL1946@aol.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
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Dancing with Stories Topic: Arts & Entertainment
After a 45-minute performance of dances and danced stories from Back Pocket Dancers
around the world, company members teach a movement class geared Laura Decesare
toward the age and abilities of audience members. Phone: 617.759.1089
Email: lldecesare@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Dancing World Stories new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
We make stories come to life with dance, music, and spoken word. Our Back Pocket Dancers
stories will introduce audience members to cultures from near and far. Laura Decesare
Phone: 617.759.1089
Time: 1 hour
Email: lldecesare@gmail.com
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Diamond Family Circus new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Diamond Family Circus' professional performer—educator will entertain and The Actor’s Company
amaze with demonstrations of skill, then help YOU learn safe, fun skills to Marci Diamond
put on your own circus show! Circus arts have something for everyone and Phone: 781.710.3314
activities are adaptable to any age, ability, and space! Email: theactorscompany@aol.com
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Audience Size: 4 min - 25 max
Region: Statewide
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences, Youth 3 and older
Season: All Year
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DJ CiCi Holiday Party new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Bring the sounds of the season to your next holiday event! Specially DJ Cici
selected holiday tunes to bring the warmth, joy and laughter to your Nancita Alejandro
space. Music is customizable and will include some fun well known Phone: 774.400.7949
group dance songs that are sure to get everyone out of their seats. DJ
CiCi will provide the sound equipment.
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Southeast
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
DJ CiCi Old School Party new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Let's make it an old school party! Does Motown music move you? Are you DJ Cici
more of an 80's baby? DJ CiCi will play all the old school classics that will Nancita Alejandro
bring together generations and create a time capsule atmosphere that Phone: 774.400.7949
everyone can enjoy.
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Southeast
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Drum Creatively Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This interactive Drumming circle encourages participants to experience Deirdre Davidson
the freedom of self-expression that free creative drumming can create. Phone: 781.588.7522
All instruments are supplied each person can choose which they would like Email:
to experience in a guided yet free platform. Drum till your heart’s content. simplysoothingsanctuary2@mya
bmp.com
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Elvis To the Everly Brothers: 1950’s Pop Classics new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This participatory and upbeat program includes a wide variety of pop and Roger Tincknell
rock songs from the 1950s. From Rhythm and Blues to Motown, Rockabilly Phone: 413.259.1146
to Classic Rock, ”Elvis to the Everly Brothers“ encourages singing and Email: roger@rogertincknell.com
dancing while bringing back many wonderful memories for older adults.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Emerald Isle Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Sing along with Kate from the Beautiful Future Band as she and other A Beautiful Future
band members perform favorite Irish songs evoking the beauty, delightful Kate O'Connor
people, and a bit of Blarney from the Emerald Isle. This program may be Phone: 413.527.7430
used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 2 min - 500 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Explore Creativity with Beading Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Program will offer residents instruction in creating bracelets and necklaces Linda Novick
using colorful beads. Participants will use their creativity and imagination Phone: 954.295.8511
to create lovely pieces of beaded jewelry. No previous experience is Email: yogapaint@verizon.net
necessary. Residents will take home what they make. Materials will be
provided by the instructor.
Time: 2.5 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 15 max
Region: Western, Central
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Explore with Collage Adults Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This collage process promotes personal and interpersonal development using Soul Creations
pictures only. Finished work nurture inner messages, taking on new Debra Bunszel
meaning as life itself evolves. This process may facilitate the revelation Phone: 781.789.1113
of self, establishing renewed commitment and awareness. Email: soulcreationcards@gmail.com
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Adults
Season: All Year
Fiddler on Your Roof Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This fun and engaging program provides Russian, Yiddish, Israeli, Klezmer, Ethnics Arts Center
and Fiddler on the Roof songs and music and allows residents from all Dora Tevan
backgrounds and with all skills and mobility to feel comfortable. Phone: 978.546.3222
Email: doratevan@comcast.net
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 10 min - 100 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Flamenco Fire: Music of the Roma in Spain new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Singer Lonnie Chu and guitar virtuoso David Chu bring the passionate Crimson Canary
music of the Roma people in Spain to this interactive presentation. Lonnie Chu
Lonnie explains flamenco history and structure, discusses the role of dance, Phone: 315.395.9441
demonstrates castanets, and teaches participants how to do the rhythmic Email: lonniechu@gmail.com
hand-clapping (palmas) to accompany the music.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 5 min - 80 max
Region: Western, Central
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Fun with Collage Kids+ new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
From 100’s of pre-cut pictures to choose attendees can complete many Soul Creations
projects or just one today. Finished collages encourage personal and Debra Bunszel
interpersonal development. This process nurtures creative and unexpected Phone: 781.789.1113
awareness. Children and/or inter-generational. Email: soulcreationcards@gmail.com
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 5 - 17
Season: All Year
Glassware Painting Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Painting's not just for the canvas! Create your own custom wine glass, The Traveling Art Party
hand-painted by YOU! We'll provide the glass and all the art materials. Clare Donoghue
We bring ideas as well as samples. Use one of ours or your own designs! Phone: 617.875.2790
Anything goes! Email: travelingartparty@gmail.com
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences, Youth 15+
Season: All Year
Grand Ole Opry Tribute Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Join Dave Colucci as he pays tribute to the greatest country singers such David Colucci
as Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Glenn Campbell, Conway Phone: 413.594.0434
Twitty and many more. So get ready to go on the road again for a fun Email: davidjcolucci@msn.com
time of singing, dancing and toe-tapping as we pay tribute to the singers
of The Grand Ole Opry!
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Central
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Great Ladies of Song Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A tribute to the Great Ladies of Song features music of some of the most Renee Legendre
remembered female vocalists of the jazz and big band days. Including: Ella Phone: 774.258.0007
Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and Rosemary Clooney. Email: renp@verizon.net
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Hats Off to America Topic: Arts & Entertainment
I take the Residents through history from the turn-of-the century through Carol Pedigree
the 1960's. We remember vaudeville, radio and television and how the Phone: 413.774.4057
Internet has changed our lives. Laugh yourself silly as we dress up in period Email:
costumes and sing our hearts out through the ages with a collection of pedigreebreathsong88@gmail.com
original vintage hats, parasols and more.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 5 min - 200 max
Region: Western, Central, Southeast, Northeast
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Hats Off To Seniors Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents can enjoy this one-hour concert of heartwarming songs and Folksinger & Storyteller
stories saluting older folks and people with disabilities. Tim's warm, Tim Van Egmond
high-spirited humor and captivating talent will get residents tapping Phone: 413.367.9304
their toes and singing along as he plays guitar, mountain and hammered Email: tim@timvanegmond.com
dulcimers, and limberjack.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
17SINGLE PROGRAMS
Hip Hip Performance Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Blest Energy, a conscientious Hip Hop group, creates an original and Tem Blessed
organic expression of Hip Hop culture. Blest Energy, always establishes a Temistocles Ferreira
positive party atmosphere while dazzling the audience with their Phone: 508.858.9261
turntable wizardry and music-playing it as it was intended to be played
exciting, positive and highly interactive.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 2 min
Region: Statewide
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Hip Hop Workshop — Who is Hip-Hop? I am Hip Hop! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Blest Energy use Hip Hop as a tool to engage participants in meaningful Tem Blessed
discussions about issues of racism, sexism, personal responsibility and Temistocles Ferreira
classism. The objective is to break down the stereotypes associated with Phone: 508.858.9261
Hip Hop culture and to present the positive side of genre that is seldom
portrayed in the media.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 2 min
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Holiday Ornament Making Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Create a unique ornament for your holiday tree this year! Rita Parisi, from Rita Parisi
Waterfall Productions, will provide instructions, supplies and assistance, so Phone: 978.430.1357
each participant can create their own vintage style ornament to take home. Email:
Choose either a Cornucopia Ornament or Victorian Paper Rosette Ornament. ritaparisi@waterfallproductions.com
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: Winter, Fall
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Hope Springs Eternal Through Music new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
When the human spirit overcomes great challenge, tragedy, and heart- Isabel Stover Jazz Vocalist
break, Jazz ballads are written to celebrate and triumph. Isabel and one Isabel Stover
of her talented musical accompanists perform songs about Hope, Faith, Phone: 510.520.3350
and Destiny. Email: isabelstover@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 100 max
Region: Western, Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
Howdy Pilgrim Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Fully costumed, our professional vocalists perform traditional Thanksgiving Big Smile Entertainment
songs and present facts and stories about our first Thanksgiving and our Elaina Vrattos Jacobs
traditions throughout. This performance is interactive and engaging; Phone: 781.844.7225
elaina@bigsmileentertainment.com
ended with a fun quiz with themed prizes. Beautiful, fun and informative.
This program may be used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Intaglio Printmaking new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The program discusses the history and impact of the copper-plate print, Andy Volpe: Art & History
known as Intaglio, in use since the 1450s. Either the engraving process Andrew P. Volpe
with pre-printed examples for display, or a portable printing press can be Phone: 508.344.5764
set up and a working demonstration of printing is offered. Email: palusbuteo@hotmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Jack Frost Winter Wonderland Show Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Jack Frost along with Suzy Snow Flake and The Snow Queen pay tribute Big Smile Entertainment
to all the wonderful things that make winter special. This fun filled Elaina Vrattos Jacobs
interactive, musical variety show celebrates all the winter holidays: Phone: 781.844.7225
Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Year's through History, Costumes, Email:
Music and Interactive Fun! This program may be used only once per elaina@bigsmileentertainment.com
TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Joe Sardaro & Trio Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Singer Joe Sardaro and three great musicians bring you the timeless tunes RIC MAURÉ
from the Great American Songbook. Your toes will be tappin’ and your Phone: 617.510.9141
spirits liftin' with the songs of the 30's, 40's and 50's! Joe is accompanied Email: ric@ricmaure.com
by Janusz Kowalski on sax, clarinet & flute, Ric Mauré on piano and Mike
Ball at the bass.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Jurrasic Journey! new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Jurassic Journey is a fact-filled action-packed fantasy which will have Caravan Puppets
audience members dancing, and learning! The program features some of Jonathan Keezing
our wildest puppet (dinosaurs) creations and VERY danceable music. Phone: 413.256.1886
Email: caravanpuppets@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 5 min - 300 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 2 - 13, Families
Season: All Year
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Karaoke Party with DJ Cici new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Unleash your inner pop star! Show off your performance skills at the DJ DJ Cici
CiCi's karaoke party! Choose from an array of songs that will instantly Nancita Alejandro
make you the star of the show. Phone: 774.400.7949
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Southeast
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Learning about Bookmaking (single) new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Participants will learn about book making and will leave the class with Marina Strauss
several books made by them that can be used for journaling and/or art Phone: 617.447.8462
making. Some of the books that they will learn are: accordion style,
Japanese stabbing, simply sewn books and folded paper books.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 20 max
Region: Metro Boston, Boston
Language: Spanish, English
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Lights, Camera - Music! Songs of Film and Stage new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Whether a tear-jerking drama, action packed thriller or side-splitting Isabel Stover Jazz Vocalist
comedy, the right song at the right moment elevates the impact of the Isabel Stover
journey. Isabel Stover, and one of her talented musicians, will enchant Phone: 510.520.3350
with Jazz infused renditions of tunes from musicals and from movies. Email: isabelstover@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 100 max
Region: Western, Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
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Marcus Santos: Bucket Drumming Workshops new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
By learning bucket drumming, a musical form from the streets, students Youth Audiences of
will discover that exciting rhythms and beats can be made on any surface. Massachusetts (YAMA)
Using drum sticks on plastic buckets, students will learn the fundamentals of Melissa Bergstorm
ensemble drumming and will practice performing polyrhythms. Phone: 617.629.9262
Email: scheduling@yamass.org
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 25 max
Region: Statewide
Language: Portuguese, English
Audience: Youth 6 -12 grade
Season: All Year
Mesa Farm Horsemanship One Day Program Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A youth program consisting of a visit to Mesa Farm in Rutland, MA to Mesa Farm
have horse-related experiences and learn about agriculture and farm Dale Perkins
life. Participants will have several hands-on opportunities including Phone: 508.886.6898
riding a horse. Email: dale.mesafarm@gmail.com
Time: 3 hours
Audience Size: 5 min - 20 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 6 - 18
Season: All Year
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Music For Special Needs/ Disabled Kids and Adults ne Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A program geared to special needs kids and adults with participation with Robin Oherin
Robin Oherin. Using home-made rhythm instruments (for smaller groups), Phone: 413.243.2271
and equipped with a guitar, resonator guitar and ukulele, Robin covers a Email: robin@robinoherin.com
broad range of songs from blues to pop and folk, all of them very singable.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Central
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth, Elderly/Disabled
Season: Winter, Fall
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Music from The Past 50 Years For Seniors new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A program geared to senior participation with Robin Oherin. Using Robin Oherin
homemade rhythm instruments (for smaller groups), and equipped with Phone: 413.243.2271
a guitar, resonator guitar and ukulele, Robin covers a broad range of Email: robin@robinoherin.com
songs from blues to pop and folk, all of them very singable.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western, Central
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled
Season: All Year
Music Journey—Songs Around the World Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Let's take a journey with songs from around the world. Departure from Passion East Education
New York, we'll fly to Mexico, Cuba, Africa, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Archie Kubota
ride camels on the Silk Road to Russia, China, take a bullet train in Japan, Phone: 617.974.3387
and return to Logan Airport. Archie will sing in English, Spanish, Russian, Email: PowerJazzPiano@gmail.com
and Japanese. This program may be used only once per TAP member site.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 3 min
Region: Northeast, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Music Through the Ages Topic: Arts & Entertainment
A one hour presentation by vocalist Jim Porcella. Featuring Music from Jim Porcella
the 40's through the 70's including jazz, swing Motown and pop and Phone: 617.233.4751
songs by Glen Miller, Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, The Marcels, Five Satin, Email: jim@songkeepers.com
The Beatles, The Temptations, Bobby Darin, Billy Joel, Steve Wonder,
Frank Sinatra, and more.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Name That Tune Game Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Participants will listen to a great variety of music. They will be asked to Peter O'Malley
”Name That Tune” and ”Who Sang The Song.” The vocals are live and the Phone: 617.822.2292
music is exactly the way it was recorded. Email: Petrmagic@aol.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 7 min - 200 max
Region: Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 4 -16, Families, Elderly/Disabled
Season: Winter, Fall
Old Time Sing-Along new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
”Old Time Sing-Along" encourages singing by including many familiar Roger Tincknell
songs in a variety of styles. From swing to country, cowboy yodeling to Phone: 413.259.1146
”campfire” folk songs, the program brings back many fond memories Email: roger@rogertincknell.com
for older adults. The program is performed on guitar, banjo, mandolin,
ukulele and harmonica. Lyrics are provided.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
!
Pennies from Heaven new Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Melodies of the swing era and American Songbook bring back sweet Music With Sarah
memories and let you leave your worries on the doorstep. This classic Sarah Gardner
piano and vocal duo will have you singing and tapping your toes. Herb Phone: 781.254.8574
is also happy to share the stories from his decades of performing with Email: sarahnova99@yahoo.com
legendary jazz greats.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth
Season: All Year
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Peter Magic Show Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Whether performing at holiday events or special occasions, Peter Magic Peter O'Malley
is a barrel of laughs. He captures young audiences with multi-talented Phone: 617.822.2292
splendor of magic, comedy and song. His performance includes mystifying Email: Petrmagic@aol.com
magical illusions, lots of audience participation and of course a
million laughs.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 7 min - 200 max
Region: Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth, Families
Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Popular Music Through the Decades Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Singer-guitarist Ron Goldman performs standards, classic rock, and show Ron Goldman
tunes with energy, sensitivity, and humor. Ron has played nationally in Phone: 617.524.5199
nightclubs, residential communities, and expositions. Email: ron@rongoldmanmusic.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Northeast, Southeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Elderly/Disabled, Adults
Season: All Year
Puff Puff Pillow Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents can create their very own personal pillow. To begin, a 4x6 digital Tabba's Arts& crafts
picture is taken and printed on site to insert in the front of pillow. The Tabitha Jones
pillowcase will be decorated with iron-on decals, fabric paints, rhinestones Phone: 857.244.3080
and so much more. Let your imagination flow. Email: tabbas78@yahoo.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 20 max
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Quiet Your Mind with Line Design Topic: Arts & Entertainment
This is a relaxing doodling and coloring class that can be adjusted for Christine Southworth
any sized or aged group. Music, markers, colored pencils, gel pens, Phone: 413.579.1690
doodle samples and card stock will be provided. No artistic ability is Email:
needed. Come relax, create and connect with others. southworthwellness@gmail.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Western
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Rockin’ Tots/ Tot Music new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Kids get to sing, dance, and play along with instruments as Sarah leads Music with Sarah
them in an interactive band experience. Rhythm, rhyme, counting, seasonal Sarah Gardner
and preschool themes are introduced using favorite children's songs. Phone: 781.254.8574
Email: sarahnova99@yahoo.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Central, Southeast, Northeast, Metro Boston, Boston
Language: English Only
Audience: Youth 0 - 5 years
Season: All Year
Solid Gold Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Solid Gold is a vocal performance that brings back the popular contemporary Renee Legendre
music from the 1960s—1980s. Featuring the music from such artists Phone: 774.258.0007
as Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, among others. This show Email: renp@verizon.net
is lively and upbeat—perfect for an event or party!
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Songs and Tales for the Season and the Day Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents can celebrate any holiday or season with a heartwarming Folksinger & Storyteller
program of lively songs and captivating stories, tailor-made for the Tim Van Egmond
occasion. Through the four seasons, from Valentine's Day to New Year's Phone: 413.367.9304
Eve, we'll toast the time accompanied by guitar, mountain and Email: tim@timvanegmond.com
hammered dulcimers, and limberjack.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Stained Glass Mosaic Mirrors new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Stained Glass pieces are provided and glued to a surface that has been Leslie Doherty
prepared so that the completed project is a 5"x7" stained glass mirror! Phone: 978.944.2248
Instruction in material and tool use is provided as well as a sample Email: leslie@waysofcolor.com
template so participants of any age will succeed.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Stained Glass Mosaic Planter Pots Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Residents will enjoy making a Stained-Glass Mosaic Planter Pot!! Colored Leslie Doherty
glass pieces are provided and glued to a 5" terra-cotta planter pot. A Phone: 978.944.2248
sanded grout is then applied to complete the piece. Great for all audiences, Email: leslie@waysofcolor.com
no experience is necessary.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Stained Glass Mosaic Sun-Catchers Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Participants create a beautiful Stained-Glass Mosaic Sun-Catcher to hang in Leslie Doherty
a window. Colored glass pieces are provided and glued to a rectangular Phone: 978.944.2248
plexiglass surface. Great for all audiences, no experience is necessary. Email: leslie@waysofcolor.com
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Stained Glass Mosaic Tile Trivets Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Participants create a Stained Glass Mosaic Tile Trivet. Colored glass pieces are Leslie Doherty
provided and glued to a 4"x4" porcelain tile. A sanded grout is then applied Phone: 978.944.2248
Email: leslie@waysofcolor.com
to complete the piece. Great for all audiences, no experience is necessary.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
Stained Glass Mosaic Wall Plaques new! Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Participants will glue colored glass pieces onto a 4"x5" wooden panel. A Leslie Doherty
sanded grout is then applied and the glass surfaces are cleaned. The wall Phone: 978.944.2248
plaques make a beautiful table accent or can be hung on a wall for all Email: leslie@waysofcolor.com
to enjoy! This activity is a wonderful inter-generational or parent and
child workshop.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience Size: 15 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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Steele Your Art Topic: Arts & Entertainment
The intent of SteeleYourArt is to create a fun learning experience with Steele Art
in someone’s environment that will teach any individual interested how to Jeremy Steele
paint a painting on a canvas, step by step. I use the standard acrylic Phone: 843.446.9876
paint, which is fast drying and easy for correcting mistakes. Email: jeremysteele843@gmail.com
Time: 3 hours
Audience Size: 8 min - 25 max
Region: Southeast
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences, Youth 11+
Season: All Year
Stevie Wonder Song and Dancefest Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Celebrate the wonderful spectrum of music of Stevie Wonder—prolific Ethnic Arts Center
songwriter, singer, musician, and producer. Sing along with lyric sheets, Dora Tevan
dance to upbeat love songs, and reminisce how his fee-good melodies Phone: 978.546.3222
Email: doratevan@comcast.net
influenced our lives. Defying all odds, Stevie's superlative talents and
love have brightened our world.
Time: 2 hours
Audience Size: 10 min- 50 max
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Teas in Time Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Meet Mrs. Gordon, a lady from 1908, as she shares eye-opening and Rita Parisi
humorous stories during afternoon tea. This program is an interactive Phone: 978.430.1357
discussion with the audience. Choose from several different holiday Email:
themes. Please note: the site is not required to serve tea in order to host ritaparisi@waterfallproductions.com
this program.
Time: 1 hour
Audience Size: n/a
Region: Statewide
Language: English Only
Audience: All Audiences
Season: All Year
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