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Overview
The Especially Everyone Winter Experience is a fully inclusive concert by Especially Everyone & The Capitol Theatre – a joyful celebration of music, connection, and the many ways people experience the world.
Presented by Especially Everyone, together with co-presenting sponsors FECA (Foundation for Empowering Citizens with Autism) and Good House Social Club, this one-of-a-kind concert invites the community to come together on December 27, 2025, for an evening of world-class music intentionally designed for authentic participation and belonging.
The 10-piece Especially Everyone Ensemble – a collective of musicians who model inclusion by bringing together performers with diverse strengths, styles, and abilities – will be joined by special guest artists for a high-energy performance that dissolves the barriers between stage and audience. Through original compositions and reimagined covers, the Experience invites every guest to participate in their own way: dance, sing, play, or simply soak in the sound.
Special Guests:
Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph is a rock-blues pedal steel guitar virtuoso whose music blurs the lines between gospel, rock, blues, and soul. Raised in the House of God Church in New Jersey, he first made his mark channeling the ecstatic energy of worship through his instrument—known in his tradition as “Sacred Steel.” Now, with his new album Preacher Kids on Sun Records, Randolph steps into a bold new chapter. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the album features fellow musicians who, like Randolph, are preachers' kids bridging the church and the secular stage. Recorded in LA and Nashville, the project began as jam sessions that evolved into fully formed songs—retaining the spirit and spontaneity of their origins. Known for his GRAMMY-nominated work with The Family Band and collaborations with legends like Eric Clapton, Santana, Norah Jones, and Beyoncé (on the GRAMMY-winning Cowboy Carter), Randolph has also earned 13 Emmys for his work in sports broadcasting and created the theme for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football. With Preacher Kids, he returns to his roots while pushing the boundaries of where gospel-inspired music can go next.
Jennifer Hartswick
Trumpeter and vocalist, Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting performers in music today. She exudes confidence and joy and brings her own refreshing spirit to the stage every time she performs. Jennifer’s music is honest, and soulful and comes with a maturity far beyond her years.
Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews, Lisa Fischer, and countless others.
Jennifer’s live performances are renowned as spontaneous, joyful, and contagious. Her natural charisma and sincerity shine through, and each performance is a celebration of musical collaboration. Whether she is wailing on the trumpet or singing an intimate vocal solo, her performance is all part of a single seamless instrument, one that is played not only with astounding technical proficiency, but also with sensitivity, conviction, and heart.
Karina Rykman
Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina’s effervescent presence comes to life in musical form.
Born & raised in NYC, Rykman began in her early teens and quickly earned a reputation as an unmissable live act. Tearing up sold-out headline performances to ravenous fans, playing show-stealing festival/support slots, plus recent appearances in the house band on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers - Karina stays busy. Rykman released her debut album, JOYRIDE via AWAL in August 2023 and features Trey Anastasio as co-producer & featured musician, contributing guitar on five of the album’s nine tracks.
The Especially Everyone Experience is part of a growing movement to expand awareness, opportunity, and celebration for the neurodiverse community. Each event serves as a platform for collective impact, elevating the work of mission-aligned and mission-adjacent partners across the region. A Community Circle of 15–20 local organizations will be featured, honoring their efforts in accessibility, inclusion, and human connection – and sharing the resources they offer to the community.
EE invites YOU to immerse yourself in a vibrant community and a celebration of YOU.
Come as you are – dance, connect, be inspired, and experience what it feels like when inclusion takes center stage.
This event is co-presented by:
FECA was established over three decades ago by eight families with the mission to open a school for children with autism which opened two years later and continues to this day. Since that time FECA has created and continues to support adult programs providing accountable educational, vocational and employment opportunities for the ever expanding adult community.
Good House Social Club is where culture, connection, and community meet – bringing together live music, dining, and nightlife in one vibrant space. Rooted in creativity and good energy, Good House curates experiences that bring people together and celebrate what makes each gathering unique.
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Opened in 1926 and designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb, The Capitol Theatre stands as a historic landmark just 30 miles from New York City, and steps away from the Port Chester Metro-North station. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, often called “the original rock palace,” The Cap has hosted icons like the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. Jerry Garcia once named it one of his favorite places to play.
The G4D Productions team represents all aspects of the event and entertainment industry. Their combined experience allows them to communicate effectively with the different production departments, providing their clients extraordinary services. From tour managers and production assistants to booking agents and vending coordinators, this team has honed in on their skill sets by gaining knowledge and experience through years of hard work. Their passion and dedication to growing in their field make the G4D Productions team unique and valuable in this industry.
Get Involved
The Especially Everyone Experience is more than a concert – it’s a community movement. Because it truly takes a village to create spaces where everyone belongs.
Amplify the Movement – Join our campaign to create more spaces where music fosters connection, joy, and belonging for all.
Ways to Participate:
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Start a Personal Fundraising Campaign – Create your own page and share why neurodiversity and inclusion matter to you. Rally your network to support this historic event.
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Launch a Team Campaign – Perfect for local businesses and companies who want to demonstrate workplace support for neurodiversity. Engage employees in a meaningful giving campaign that creates local community impact without requiring marketing budget.
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Make a Direct Contribution – Support this event with a one-time gift via credit card, ACH, or Donor-Advised Fund.
Partner With Us – Join Especially Everyone, Goodhouse Social Club, and FECA in co-presenting a fully inclusive concert that breaks barriers in live music. Your partnership helps co-create an event that models what inclusion can look like on one of the region's most iconic stages.
Click here for Partnership Information
Volunteer – Be part of the event team and help ensure every attendee can fully enjoy a concert designed for inclusion, community, and fun.
Spread the Word! – Help us build a movement. Share this event with your community, tag friends who care about inclusion, and show the world what's possible when we celebrate neurodiversity together.
Ways to Give
We accept credit cards and ACH bank transfers at checkout.
Mailing a check? Make payable to "Especially Everyone" and send to: Especially Everyone Inc c/o Especially Everyone 6 Oak Street W Greenwich, CT 06830,
Please include your email address for a tax receipt.
Support Us Through Your Donor-Advised: Fund Recommend a grant to Especially Everyone through DAFpay at checkout, or contact your fund administrator directly using our legal name: Especially Everyone Inc | EIN: 99-1194835
Please note: DAF grants cannot be used to purchase event tickets or any items that provide personal benefit to the donor.
Tax Information: Especially Everyone is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. EIN: 99-1194835. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Accessibility
We are committed to making this concert welcoming and enjoyable for all.
To ensure everyone feels comfortable and engaged, the event features:
Our signature Listening Lounge, offering sensory modifications such as noise-cancelling and silent disco headphones, bass pack vibrating vests, and other tools to enhance your musical experience
A Sensory-Break Area away from the crowd and the music, for quiet time and recharging
Sound Stations, interactive instruments that invite hands-on, collaborative music-making for people of all abilities (provided by Hop!)
Trained staff and volunteers available to assist with any needs
New wheelchair access to the main floor! – The Capitol Theatre has built a ramp for the first time to allow wheelchair access to the general floor area. We’ll also have a designated section near the stage to ensure clear visibility for wheelchair users and those who need to remain seated.
The freedom to move, vocalize, and participate without judgment – an open invitation to show up as your most authentic self
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Partners
This event is made possible by our incredible partners – organizations and individuals who believe in the power of inclusion. Their support fuels a growing movement that uses music to bridge social gaps and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Co-Presenting Sponsors
Inclusion Partners
Supporting Sponsors
Neighborhood Supporters
Community Partners
See you on the dance floor!
Especially Everyone Inc. 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization | EIN: 99-1194835