The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Eighteen-month-old Asa Kingsbury is delighted by a bubble machine at one of the activity tables.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Ridge Road School PTA Vice President Christine Montanari lead the event.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Nigel Regan of the North Haven Jazz Machine opens the concert. He is an alumni of the Ridge Road School.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Nigel Regan of the North Haven Jazz Machine opens the concert. He is an alumni of the Ridge Road School.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Maryann Lambe, 6 enjoys a snow cone at the concert. She is one of a set of quads who enjoyed the event.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Isaih Lamb, 6 enjoys a snow cone during the concert. He is one of a set of quads who enjoyed the event.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Ava Alexander makes a music instrument filing a plastic egg with rice.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Eva Frigo, 3 shakes the music instrument she made, a plastic egg filled with rice.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Children dance to the music of Brady Rymer.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Children dance to the music of Brady Rymer.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Faith and Rachel Fichman, two siblings of a set of triplets dance to the music of Brady Rymer.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Children dance to the music of Brady Rymer.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Aurelie and Peter Pereira watch the concert as their son, Peter, 6 rests in his mother's arms.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Zealand Gonyea, one and his dad, John enjoy the concert together.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Joel and karen Cookson dance with their sons, Declan, 4 and Rory 16 months.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Karen Cookson dances with her son 16 month-old Rory.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Giuliana Toti, 6 has her face painted with Spring flowers.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Brady Rymer on stage with Claudia Mussen.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Margoo Nicolson dances with her daughter Annie.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.An impromptu train broke out on the green.
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The North Haven Ridge Road School PTA presented a family benefit concert, þÄúLove Me For Who I Am: Celebrating Children of Abilities,þÄù on the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd. The concert featured ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award-nominee Brady Rymer The North Haven Jazz Machine, an ensemble of high school and college students, made up of Ridge Road School alumni, opened the concert.RymerþÄôs accordion-laced pop and rock music has received three ChildrenþÄôs Grammy Award nominations in addition to other prestigious awards. His 2011 album, Love Me For Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for, and working with, kids with Autism, AspergerþÄôs Syndrome, and related disorders, and the songs invite deeper understanding and appreciation for children with special needs. The event also featured childrenþÄôs activities including instrument making, tattoos, face painting, food, and more. Proceeds benefit Ridge Road School PTAþÄôs þÄúPlay Together InitiativeþÄù to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at the school.Brady Rymer on stage with Claudia Mussen.
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