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Freedom to move!

KDKA presents a short feature on a visit I made to Ross Elementary to present a sensory-friendly concert for children with autism accompanied by my son, Tino Cardenes.

Monique Mead 4/8/24 Monique Mead 4/8/24

Mothers Making Art

Viewing my artistic life through the lens of motherhood was a rewarding process as I partnered with Catherine Mueller to create this piece for her Hey MAMArtist blog.

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Azure—where concertgoers can be themselves.

Azure Family Concerts Pittsburgh offers concerts for people on the autism spectrum, that allows concertgoers to be themselves.

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Azure Family Concerts helps make performances accessible for all

Azure Family Concerts Pittsburgh holds free, sensory-friendly performances across the region.

Upcoming Events

Events

May 11

Sonic Playtime: Hands-On Practice with Singing Bowls

Series of 4 Saturdays: April 20-May 11. For anyone seeking hands-on experience with singing bowls and other instruments without having to purchase your own, this class is for you!

May 12

Mother’s Day Reiki Sound Bath

Celebrate Mother's Day with a doubly-relaxing sound bath. Reiki Master Jan Assini balances your energy with light-touch Reiki on head and shoulders while Monique cocoons you in sound vibration with singing bowls and violin.

May 17

Friday with Friends Sound Bath

Want to introduce someone to Sound Healing? Every month Monique offers Friday with Friends at 7 PM where you can bring a friend to a sound bath for free.

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