New DT Arts Initiatives
Spiderman Mural
Mural Works
In addition to providing music on Fridays, Tom, our musician, who has partnered with Rimland for many years, is also offering an art class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He draws murals at DT and the clients paint them in. This is a wonderful program that offers clients an opportunity to do a sensory activity while at the same time beautifying DT and making the place their own.
Mural in progress
Music For A While
Three days a week from 10am-2pm, clients are learning to play musical instruments such as the piano, drums, guitar, and flute from a professional musician. Soon, a group of our clients will be ready to do a presentation where they show off the skills they have learned. We have had several musical programs throughout the years at DT, and this is a highly engaging and fun activity that everyone can participate in and show off what they’ve learned.
Thank you for “Coming Together” to support Rimland!
WE had a blast on Sunday, September 21 at the Old Town School of Folk Music! So many of you came out to support Rimland at our Come Together musical benefit on Sunday, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your support. Thanks especially to our featured bands Beatles Ensemble, Boomerang, Mike Mann & Friends, Blue AdaptOrs, Somethings, FlatTop, North Branch, and Tangent feat. Steve Levitt.
Look for a full update on the benefit in our upcoming October newsletter, but in the meantime, here are some photos from the big day:
We had quite a crowd of supporters!
Blue AdaptOrs
The crowd hung on every note!
Mike Mann & Friends
Executive Director Carolyn Keel and CEO Pamela Watson smile for the camera.
Boomerang-rang-rang!
And baby makes three! CEO Pamela Watson with Associate Executive Director Tina Jones and Ella.
Shhh! It’s a silent auction!
Come Together for Rimland this Sunday at 2pm!
Benefit Flyer
Make music while making a difference with Rimland this Sunday, September 21 at the Old Town School of Folk Music from 2pm-8pm! Clap your hands, tap your feet, or simply sing along to the sounds of classic rock and folk bands while you support Rimland Services at Come Together: A Day of Music to Benefit Rimland.
Tickets are just $20 and will be available at the door. For advance tickets or information, please call 847-328-4090, ext. 227.
Check out the schedule of bands and be sure to stay for the silent auction!
Beatles Ensemble – 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Boomerang – 2:45pm – 3:15pm
Mike Mann & Friends – 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Blue AdaptOrs – 4:15pm – 4:45pm
Somethings – 5:00pm – 5:30pm
FlatTop – 5:45pm – 6:15pm
North Branch – 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Tangent feat. Steve Levitt – 7:15pm-8:00pm
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Parking Information: There is metered parking along the street in front of the Old Town School of Folk Music. The closest parking garage is 1840 N Clybourn Avenue, which is a nine-minute walk to the school. All parking in the area is paid parking.
The building is accessible.
Come Together Benefit: Official Schedule Announced!
Benefit Flyer
The schedule of musical acts for our Sunday, September 21 fundraiser Come Together: A Benefit for Rimland has been released!
Beatles Ensemble – 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Boomerang – 2:45pm – 3:15pm
Mike Mann & Friends – 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Blue AdaptOrs – 4:15pm – 4:45pm
Somethings – 5:00pm – 5:30pm
FlatTop – 5:45pm – 6:15pm
North Branch – 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Tangent feat. Steve Levitt – 7:15pm-8:00pm
Tickets are available for a donation of only $20, and may be purchased directly from Rimland by calling 847-328-4090, ext. 227. All donations to Rimland are tax deductible and may be sent to Rimland at 1265 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202.
Come Together Benefit: New Bands Added to Roster!
Benefit Flyer
We are pleased to announce several musical acts recently added to the line-up for our fall fundraiser Come Together: A Benefit for Rimland at the Old Town School of Folk Music on September 21, 2014 from 2:00pm-8:00pm. The exciting roster will feature:
BEATLES ENSEMBLE
BOOMERANG
MIKE MANN AND FRIENDS
BLUE ADAPTORS
SOMETHINGS
FLATTOP
NORTH BRANCH
TANGENT FEAT. STEVE LEAVITT
Tickets are available for a donation of only $20, and may be purchased directly from Rimland by calling 847-328-4090, ext. 227. All donations to Rimland are tax deductible and may be sent to Rimland at 1265 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202.
Thank you for your support, and see you at the benefit in September!
September Songs
Join us at the world-famous Old Town School of Folk Music on Sunday, September 21, 2014, for an entertaining and fun-filled day of music to benefit Rimland. Classic rock and folk bands will perform throughout the day, while supporters can sing and swing to the rhythms of the music, find a bargain at the silent auction, and mingle with friends, family, Rimland staff, and guest artists.
Tickets for Come Together: A Day of Music to Benefit Rimland are only $20. You’ll enjoy sweet sounds and good times while making a tremendous difference in the lives of adults with autism and their families.
For tickets or for more information, contact Carolyn Keel or Tina Jones at 847-328-4090.