NBT Bank To Sponsor Family First Saturday at the Spectrum Playhouse Series

The Student Educational Fund (SEDF), founder of the Berkshire Visual and Performing Arts Center (BVPAC) in Lee, MA, is delighted to announce that NBT Bank has come on board as the lead sponsor for their 'First Saturday at the Spectrum' Series. There are 10 family-friendly events occurring on the first Saturday of each month throughout the school year. The day starts at 11am with a music or theatre for young audiences event. Families are then invited to stay for lunch and are given a voucher for a discount lunch at the Starving Artist Cafe on Main Street. Following that, from 1:00-2:00, there is a Family Friendly Make-and-Take activity at the Good Purpose Gallery, also on Main Street. It is a wonderful day out for the whole family!

The next event is Saturday, November 5 at 11am. Nutshell Playhouse will present 'Pirates,' a swashbuckling hour long adventure featuring bold buccaneers, a mysterious map with a riddle, cursed treasure, a visit to an island that you can't see, a pirate ghost, and a magical journey to the bottom of the sea. The performance begins with an official recognition of NBT bank as the main sponsor for the series.

"SEDF is delighted to honor, appreciate, and accept the sponsorship of NBT Bank as we put forth wonderful, sensory friendly events that encourage families to come out and support not only our mission, but embrace the diversity and inclusivity of our community." Francine Britton (National Coordinator for SEDF)

The full Series schedule is below.
FULL SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 1 @ 11am: Terry A La Berry- Come sign, dance, hope and bop with Terry A La Berry and Friends for a past-paced hour of highly interactive fun
Saturday, November 5 @ 11am: Nutshell Playhouse Presents "Pirates"- A swashbuckling hour long adventure featuring bold buccaneers, a mysterious map with a riddle, cursed treasure, a visit to an island that you can't see, a pirate ghost, and a magical journey to the bottom of the sea.
Saturday, December 3 @ 11am: CameRon Collins- Collin's replication of acoustic Americana is sure to lively up your morning as you are invited to listen, watch, and tap along as he will take you on a hour-long sonic soundscape.
Saturday, January 7 @ 11am: Marmalade Productions Presents 'Dr. Marmalade'- Dr. Marmalade, played by Meredyth Babcock, has traveled the world helping animals is distress. Her gentle, empowering methods leave everyone with a sense of well-being and adventure. Her traveling "Emerge-and See" Wagon will surprise and delight.
Saturday, February 4 @ 11am: Terry A La Berry- Come sign, dance, hope and bop with Terry A La Berry and Friends for a past-paced hour of highly interactive fun
Saturday, March 3 @ 11am: Save the date for another exciting event
Saturday, April 7 @ 11am: Nutshell Playhouse Presents "Dance with a Clown"- Clowns, puppets, music and more! [As Part of Autism Awareness Month and in keeping with SEDF's mission, this event will be sensory-friendly. Accommodations will be made to welcome those with Autism, Asperger's and Learning Differences into the Spectrum Playhouse]
Saturday, May 5 @ 11am: First Congregational Church presents Janet McKinstry and Doug Schmolze with "Puppets, Folktales and Sing-A Longs" [As the Spectrum Playhouse undergoes renovations leading up to our Grand Opening in July 2012, this event will take place at the First Congregational Church. ]- Join Chattie the Rat and all of her puppet friends for this engaging performance of folktales and sing-a-longs with guitarist and vocalist Doug Schmolze.
Saturday, June 2 @ 11am: Marmalade Productions presents "Michael's Surprise Show"- This show is a unpredictable and inspiring journey into the world of Puppets.

Full descriptions of each show can be found on our calendar at www.sedfund.org/bvpac
WHERE:
Spectrum Playhouse
20 Franklin Street
Lee, MA, 01238
WHEN:
11am on the First Saturday of each month, Starting October 1
TICKETS:
Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
ABOUT SEDF:
The Spectrum Playhouse is a recently re-purposed church at the center of Lee: the former St. George's Episcopal Church. It is part of the Berkshire Visual and Performing Arts Center (BVPAC) project of the Student Educational Development Fund (SEDF), a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission includes providing visual and performing arts opportunities for students with Learning Differences. www.sedfund.org