A collage of spring flowers developed in the Second Life virtual platform

BEST & Second Life revisited

You already know that in 2020 BEST moved all programming to our website, virtual events, and Second Life. At the time we believed we could make a difference by creating a virtual presence to support a neurodivergent community and their caregivers.  Our goal in Second Life was to support those with cognitive challenges & differences (more…)

What’s The Buzz? Tell Me What’s A-Happening!

What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening? I was 14 when the smash album became a Broadway sensation. Jesus Christ Superstar ruffled more than a few feathers, but to this rebellious teenager, it was a personally freeing experience. But that’s a story for another time. Norman Jewison, the film’s director, said, “These kids are trying (more…)