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‘Marlee Matlin Live at the Putnam’ set for Aug. 19 in Davenport · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Marlee Matlin Live at the Putnam set for August nineteenth
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  Speaker 1: in Davenport. Written by Kate Santillan. This article is being
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  Speaker 1: The Putnam Museum and Science Center will hold a Marley
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  Speaker 1: Matlin Live at the Putnam event featuring actress, author, and
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  Speaker 1: advocate Marlee Matlin as part of its Culture Bright Summer
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  Speaker 1: series Wednesday, August nineteenth, in the Museum's Giant Screen Theater,
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  Speaker 1: seventeen seventeen West twelfth Street, Davenport, Iowa. The event includes
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  Speaker 1: a screening of the documentary I Am Disabled. The documentary
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  Speaker 1: tells local stories which challenge perceptions and celebrates individuals of
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  Speaker 1: all abilities, talents, creativity, and contributions. Matlin will deliver a
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  Speaker 1: keynote address on accessibility, inclusion and the importance of ensuring
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  Speaker 1: everyone has the ability to experience arts and culture. Attendees
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  Speaker 1: also can view the museum's new interpretive accessibility features. Culture
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  Speaker 1: Bright is about creating opportunities for discovery, connection, and belonging.
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  Speaker 1: The Marleigh Matlin Live at the Putnam event organizers said
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  Speaker 1: in a news release, Marley Mattlin's advocacy combined with the
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  Speaker 1: inspiring stories featured in I Am Disabled and the launch
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  Speaker 1: of new accessibility technology at the Putnam exemplifies the spirit
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  Speaker 1: of a community where everyone can participate fully in cultural life.
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  Speaker 1: Tickets cost fifty five dollars and are limited to two
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  Speaker 1: hundred and twenty attendees. To buy tickets, visit Putnam dot org.
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  Speaker 1: The culture Bright Summer Series encourages residents and visitors to
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  Speaker 1: explore the region, support local organizations, and discover new experiences
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  Speaker 1: through a cultural lens. For more information, culturebright dot org
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  Speaker 1: or Putnam dot org.