BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Sensory Friendly Theater\; a series of live performances specially designed and adapted for children with autism and related disabilities. Tom Chapin &\; Friends will engage the hearts\, minds and imaginations of a ve ry special audience with their music on Sunday\, June 10\, 2012 at 2pm at the Union County Performing Arts Center\, 1601 Irving Street\, Rahway \, presented as part of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholder&rsq uo\;s Sensory Friendly Theatre series. Tom Chapin\, much-loved singer /songwriter and 3 time Grammy winner\, has entertained audiences around the world with his sophisticated original songs. \; His performanc es appeal to all ages\; his songs tell the stories of our times. The New York Times called Chapin ''one of the great personalities in contemp orary folk music\,'' while Billboard called him ''the best family artist around'' and described him as ''totally captivating.'' \; Parents m agazine stated\, ''Nobody today is writing and performing better kid's s ongs than Tom Chapin.'' What to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre e vent: &bull\; Each performance will run 60 minutes with an intermission. \n&bull\; Seating is general admission and a limited number of tickets will be sold to maintain a comfortable size audience at each performanc e.\n&bull\; Lights will remain up inside the theatre auditorium.\n&bull\ ; Sound volume will be lowered and remain constant to prevent abrupt jar ring sounds.\n&bull\; Children will be free to talk and vocalize as they wish.\n&bull\; Children may leave their seats under parental supervisio n.\n&bull\; A private lounge area will be available where children and their families can relax. Fidget and stress sensory toys will be availa ble for children to borrow as needed.\n&bull\; Professional Autism speci alists will be available throughout the performance to provide assistan ce as requested or needed.\n&bull\; Resource Materials: ''This is My The atre'' Social Story Picture Packet\, may be downloaded at ucpac.org.&nbs p\;\nFamilies may use this Social Story tool to help acquaint their chil dren with the experience of going to a live performance. \; Families who have not been to the Union County Performing Arts Center are invit ed to stop by and visit the theatre space and explore the seating areas two hours before the performance or by appointment prior to the perfor mance date. The Sensory Friendly Theatre series is made possible by th e Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Freeholder Chair man&rsquo\;s 2012 ''Putting People First'' initiatives. \; Tickets f or all performances are $8.00 each. Additionally We will have Little Re d Riding Hood and Pinocchio in the fall. \; For further info or to order tickets\, please contact the box office at the UCPAC at 732-499-8 226\, fax 732-499-8227 or email boxoffice@ucpac.org. \; All are welc ome. URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/sensory-friendly-theater-ucpac SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Theater - UCPAC LOCATION:1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ 07065: 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR