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atchy melodies and uni-
versal messages that are 
all part of the renowned 
Motown sound were the features 
in the latest summer night of fun 
for adults served by JARC at the 
annual Motown Summer Concert. 
 
 The event was filled with 
Motown music performed by a 
duo from The Crasherz, a nation-
al touring Motown music cover 
band. JARC’s Motown Summer 
Concert is a big hit among the 
people JARC serves and especially 
those who love to express them-
selves through song and dance.
This year’s Motown summer 
concert was held at Congregation 
Beth Shalom in Oak Park and wel-
comed 90 guests, including those 
served by JARC and JARC staff. 
Many people served by JARC 

joined the musical duo on stage, 
singing, dancing and even par-
ticipating in a conga line, while 
others grooved to popular 
songs, including “
Ain’t No 
Mountain High Enough,
” 
“Respect” and “Signed, 
Sealed Delivered I’m Yours” 
from their seats.
JARC strives to provide 
many unique music oppor-
tunities for the people they 
serve, as countless studies 
have shown that music has the 
potential benefits of stimulating 
learning, allowing the expression 
of emotions and strengthening 
self-esteem for individuals with 
disabilities. 

To learn more about JARC or to make a 

donation, visit jarc.org.

CLOCKWISE: Several people served by JARC form a conga line, grooving to 
the Motown music together. A JARC staff member dances to the Motown music 
with Molly, a person served by JARC. Ben break dances with the Crasherz duo. 
Steve, Clay, and Carrie smile for a photo together at JARC's Motown summer 
concert. Sara, who is served by JARC, dances and sings at the concert.

JARC’s Motown

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF AISEN

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