Benjamin Breaking Barriers:
Autism — A Journey of Hope
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* Sensory-Friendly Concerts,
* Autism Presentations,
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* Sensory-Friendly Concerts
Benjamin: singer, actor, comedian, narrator, multi-instrumental musician
~ Boulder Public Library
~ Music Breaking Barriers
~ Brainsong Concerts
* Autism Presentations,
*Other Performances
Calendar of Events located below
* Sensory-Friendly Concerts
Benjamin: singer, actor, comedian, narrator, multi-instrumental musician
- Professional collaborations producing sensory-friendly concerts with Benjamin
~ Boulder Public Library
~ Music Breaking Barriers
~ Brainsong Concerts
*Autism Presentations
Multi-media presentation titled, Living With Autism: Breaking Through Barriers
Benjamin is an exceptional role model; his story of overcoming adversity is inspiring to listeners of all ages:
Multi-media presentation titled, Living With Autism: Breaking Through Barriers
Benjamin is an exceptional role model; his story of overcoming adversity is inspiring to listeners of all ages:
- an uplifting experience that touches the heart... empowers audience members to meet their own challenges
- autism education that speaks up for an increasingly large portion of our population
- view a 7-minute demo-video on YouTube
Full-length version:
Education is a bridge to compassion. One special focus of Benjamin’s presentations is to break down the barrier of misunderstanding, and to thus reduce bullying behaviors in schools. Benjamin is a role model for how other teens with “differences” can become self-advocates.
Another special focus is to inspire college-age students who might consider pursuing a career of working therapeutically with the large population of children who are now being diagnosed with autism.
Teaching Tools
Discussion Questions: BBB Discussion Questions.pdf
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The Autism Blog is another good source of discussion materials.
- fits standard 50-minute class period
- 5-minute introduction by Malva (provides perspective)
- 30-minute talk accompanied by 30 power point slides—mainly photos
- concludes with 5-minute performance element, followed by a Q&A session
- geared towards middle-school-age students through adults
Short version: 20 minutes in length
- includes brief introduction by Malva, and a shortened version of performance element
- appropriate for limited time-slots, younger audiences
Education is a bridge to compassion. One special focus of Benjamin’s presentations is to break down the barrier of misunderstanding, and to thus reduce bullying behaviors in schools. Benjamin is a role model for how other teens with “differences” can become self-advocates.
Another special focus is to inspire college-age students who might consider pursuing a career of working therapeutically with the large population of children who are now being diagnosed with autism.
Teaching Tools
Discussion Questions: BBB Discussion Questions.pdf
127.2 KB
The Autism Blog is another good source of discussion materials.
Calendar of Events
2020
Live Garden Concert: Sunday, August 15 at 4:00
Encore Garden Concert: Sunday, September 13 at 4:00
75-minute program of Benjamin performing music, comedy, and poi-swing; special
Encore Garden Concert: Sunday, September 13 at 4:00
75-minute program of Benjamin performing music, comedy, and poi-swing; special
guest joining
By invitation only, at two private residences in Boulder
Protective facial masks & social distancing required
Virtual Cabaret: Sunday, April 19 at 4:00
Online Fundraiser for CenterStage & Tapestry Theater Companies
Includes performances by staff and students; Benjamin sings with his ukulele
www.centerstagetheatrecompany.org
Co-emcee (with KBCO radio personality Brett Saunders) for Boulder County Autism Society "Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
Saturday, March 7, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets available at http://www.autismboulder.org/
Autism Presentation: Sunday, January 12 at 11:00 am
Rodef Shalom
450 South Kearney Street
Denver, CO 80224
By invitation only, at two private residences in Boulder
Protective facial masks & social distancing required
Virtual Cabaret: Sunday, April 19 at 4:00
Online Fundraiser for CenterStage & Tapestry Theater Companies
Includes performances by staff and students; Benjamin sings with his ukulele
www.centerstagetheatrecompany.org
Co-emcee (with KBCO radio personality Brett Saunders) for Boulder County Autism Society "Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
Saturday, March 7, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets available at http://www.autismboulder.org/
Autism Presentation: Sunday, January 12 at 11:00 am
Rodef Shalom
450 South Kearney Street
Denver, CO 80224
2019
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, December 7 at 1:30 pm
Benjamin joins Colorado Symphony musicians
McElwain Elementary School, 1020 Dawson Dr, Denver CO 80229
Benjamin joins Colorado Symphony musicians
McElwain Elementary School, 1020 Dawson Dr, Denver CO 80229
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am
Benjamin joins Colorado Symphony musicians
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Dr, Arvada CO 80003
LifeAbility Talks at the Arc: Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 am
Topic: Music, with special guest Benjamin performing
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties
13949 W Colfax Ave #150, Lakewood, CO 80401
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Sunday November 17 at 3:00 pm
“A Touch of Class” with Benjamin as singer and emcee
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Presentation: Thursday, November 7 at 12:20 pm
“Lunch and Learn” program at Horizons K-8 Charter School
4545 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
Autism Presentation: Sunday, October 27 at 4:00 pm
Camphill Copake: Fountain Hall
84 Camp Hill Rd, Copake, NY 12516
Autism Presentation: Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Camphill Hudson: Solaris
360 Warren St #2419, Hudson, NY 12534
Autism Presentation: Thursday, October 24 at 3:15 pm
Camphill Triform: Falcon Hall
20 Triform Rd, Hudson, NY 12534
“An Evening of Inspiration” - Benjamin’s Solo Program: Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Free and open to the public (coordinated by Wheat Ridge Regional Center)
Autism Presentation: Tuesday July 9 at 12:00 pm
Boulder Valley Rotary Club
Millennium Harvest House Boulder
1345 28th St, Boulder CO 80302
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm
Keynote speaker at event featuring Winners of Student Speaking Competition
Theme: “Overcoming Obstacles and Supporting Others”
Berlin British School (BBS)
in Berlin Charlottenburg, GERMANY
Co-emcee (with radio personality Brett Saunders) for Boulder County Autism Society
"Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
Benjamin joins Colorado Symphony musicians
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Dr, Arvada CO 80003
LifeAbility Talks at the Arc: Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 am
Topic: Music, with special guest Benjamin performing
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties
13949 W Colfax Ave #150, Lakewood, CO 80401
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Sunday November 17 at 3:00 pm
“A Touch of Class” with Benjamin as singer and emcee
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Presentation: Thursday, November 7 at 12:20 pm
“Lunch and Learn” program at Horizons K-8 Charter School
4545 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
Autism Presentation: Sunday, October 27 at 4:00 pm
Camphill Copake: Fountain Hall
84 Camp Hill Rd, Copake, NY 12516
Autism Presentation: Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Camphill Hudson: Solaris
360 Warren St #2419, Hudson, NY 12534
Autism Presentation: Thursday, October 24 at 3:15 pm
Camphill Triform: Falcon Hall
20 Triform Rd, Hudson, NY 12534
“An Evening of Inspiration” - Benjamin’s Solo Program: Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Free and open to the public (coordinated by Wheat Ridge Regional Center)
Autism Presentation: Tuesday July 9 at 12:00 pm
Boulder Valley Rotary Club
Millennium Harvest House Boulder
1345 28th St, Boulder CO 80302
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm
Keynote speaker at event featuring Winners of Student Speaking Competition
Theme: “Overcoming Obstacles and Supporting Others”
Berlin British School (BBS)
in Berlin Charlottenburg, GERMANY
Co-emcee (with radio personality Brett Saunders) for Boulder County Autism Society
"Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
Saturday, March 9, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets available at http://www.autismboulder.org/
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets available at http://www.autismboulder.org/
2018
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, May 16 at 8:15 pm
Camphill Special School, Rainbow Hall
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, May 12th at 1:30 pm
Benjamin joins Colorado Symphony musicians
Englewood Civic Center: Hampden Hall
1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110
Co-emcee (with KBCO radio personality Brett Saunders) for Boulder County Autism Society "Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event,
Saturday, March 10, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets available at http://www.autismboulder.org/
Autism Presentation: Saturday, March 10 at 3:15 pm
Congragation Har Hashem
3950 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, March 3 at 11:00 am
Benjamin MC and solo-singer with Boulder Phil Brass Quintet
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Presentation: Sunday, February 25th at 11:30 am
Synagogue B'nai Havurah
6445 E Ohio Ave #600, Denver, CO 80224
“An Evening of Inspiration” - Benjamin’s Solo Program: Tuesday February 20, 5:30 pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Free and open to the public (coordinated by Wheat Ridge Regional Center)
2017
Keynote Speaker for Kennedy Krieger Institute 17th Annual Autism Conference
(Oct. 12 – 13) Benjamin Keynote: Friday, October 13 at 2:30
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Autism Presentation: Tuesday, March 21, 12:00
Denver Jewish Day School
2450 Wabash Street
Denver, CO 80231
Emcee for Boulder County Autism Society: Saturday, March 11, start time 6:00 pm
“Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Keynote Speaker for HEA Disability Awareness Weekend:
Sunday, February 26, at 9:15 am
Hebrew Education Alliance
3600 S. Ivanhoe Street
Denver, CO 80237
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert:
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 and 3:30
Benjamin MC and solo-singer with Boulder Phil String Quartet
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Education & Comedy Performance: Friday, January 20, at 1:00
Boulder Valley Rotary Club
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80303
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, February 18 at 2:00
BPO String Quartet with Benjamin as singer and emcee
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Archived Calendar of Events dating from 2012 - 2016
Gratitude
We would like to thank the following for their support and sponsorship:
We would like to thank the following for their support and sponsorship:
Association for Community Living in Boulder County
Autism Society of Boulder County
Autism Society of Colorado
City of Boulder, Youth Opportunities Program (YOP)
