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		"title": "CAH Events",
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		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/3611/cah-events/"
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	"id": "4092139",
	"title": "Pen Pals: Theatre for the Very Young (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026)",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003EWhen best friends Squiggle and Square move away from each other, they must find creative ways to keep communicating! Join us for a delightful adventure that uses clowning, puppetry and music to explore how we stay connected with the ones we love. Pen Pals is a 30\u002Dminute interactive play designed for 5 to 10\u002Dyear\u002Dolds.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EPen Pals was written by Claire Derriennic and Meg Lowey in Spain and further developed in partnership with the Jeanette M. Gould Traveling Theater. The current version of the play was created to be performed bedside for hospital patients. Pen Pals debuted in the U.S. with UCF students in the Theatre for Young Audiences and Communities course in Spring 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUCF Celebrates the Arts 2026\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarch 30\u002DApril 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003EExperience the innovative spirit of UCF through creative presentations that push the boundaries of traditional art forms.\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/em\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EYear\u002Dround on the UCF campus, students are immersed in the technology, theory, design, performance, and practical application required for them to be the next generation of creative leaders. Every spring, they converge at Dr. Phillips Center for a two\u002Dweek cultural extravaganza, allowing our community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, affordability, partnership, and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026, running March 30\u002DApril 12, is a unique opportunity to experience the creative side of UCF.\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room",
	"location_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dr.+Phillips+Center+for+the+Performing+Arts,+Orlando,+FL+32801/@28.538032,\u002D81.3803807,17z/data\u003D!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88e77b021cf5bbd1:0x6b69d96a114bcf32",
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	"registration_link": "https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/pen-pals-theatre-for-the-very-young/",
	"registration_info": "Tickets: $10 for ages 3+, Free for children younger than 3",
	"starts": "Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Entertainment",
	"tags": ["UCF Celebrates the Arts"],
	"contact_name": "Dr. Phillips Center Box Office",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D358\u002D6603",
	"contact_email": "boxoffice@drphillipscenter.org",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4092139/pen-pals-theatre-for-the-very-young-part-of-ucf-celebrates-the-arts-2026/"
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