Holiday Favorites and Accessibility in the Arts: bergenPAC Edition
Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The MicShow Notes
It’s gift-guide time! Shawna and LaLa break down their favorite holiday picks. Green Pan, EaZyHold, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and the Echo Flask, and why these finds deserve a spot under your tree. Shawna also chats with bergenPAC Executive Director Alexander Diaz about their performing arts school, inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities, and the excitement of working with talent from all over the world.
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