Western Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Keeffe Schwartzman, Gigi	SEUSS IS LOOSE!!!!!	Literature- Authors, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Gigi, Family & Friends from the Lend Me a Hand Band will lead the families in a zany Celebration of Seuss through “musical adventures in song and rhyme and all should have a very good time!” The magic and joy of Seuss is contagious fun for everyone! This presentation is an easy crowd pleasing program and a favorite among librarians. Highly interactive games, songs and chants fill this program with fun. Gigi, an award winning singer who has appeared on many major stages and concert halls, will lead the audience in interactive games, stories and songs based around Dr. Seuss. NBC Today in NY has called the Lend Me a Hand Band one of the “Best Bets” in Family Entertainment. Come join us for the Music, Merriment and More….!	$351- $500
Connolly, Carol	Just Dig It! (Summer Reading 2013)	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Tales ‘n Tunes, award-winning musical storytelling duo, will be digging deep with a lively and entertaining Summer Reading performance which will cultivate kids’ imaginations with tunes and tales about gardens and gardening. Sprouting ideas through books is the perfect way to propagate a crop of budding readers, and summer is the perfect growing season. Watch children bloom as they listen to and take part in stories and songs which celebrate reading. Tales ‘n Tunes perennially provides a fun and enriching musical story event that will encourage participants to “Dig into Reading.”	$201- $350
Paul, LoriAnn	Peace Project	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Creative Writing, Multicultural- Other	I am delighted to introduce my newest program, which may be offered to students of all ages depending on the parameters of your program. The objective of the Peace Project is to foster compassion, respect and peaceful conflict resolution amongst peers within the context of the classroom. In these age-appropriate workshops, students will discover the importance of celebrating cultural diversity and promoting compassion in the world, as well as developing the invaluable skill of peaceful conflict resolution. These classes may be offered to students once or on an ongoing basis. Workshops would incorporate the following activities: Book reading at the beginning of each class followed by a sharing circle Creative writing based on a different theme, which will vary from one class to another Unique art projects/crafts designed to help promote peace and encourage collaborative efforts among students Introduction to music from diverse cultures around the globe Unique games that encourage co-operative group participation	$351- $500
Edgecomb, Diane	The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song	Literature- Poetry, Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other	Master Storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic Harpist Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the legends behind our holiday traditions. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Featured stories include the beautiful 'Legend of the Mistletoe' from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions, and the poignant Greek legend 'The Halcyon Days of Peace.' Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the stories behind our holiday traditions. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event. 'Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word.' Publisher’s Weekly	$501- $1000
McEntee, Robert	'Discover the Magic of Reading!'	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater	The ideal Reading Club Program! Parents truly appreciate how this unforgettable show motivates their children to love reading & visiting the library! Children love the engaging magic, age appropriate humor, storytelling, audience participation, mind reading and musical grand finale with amazing special effects. Appeals to all ages. The show can be more spectacular with added illusions such as floating a child in the air, sawing someone 'in half', making someone magically appear to introduce the show, adorable bunnies, or an incredible animated talking picture! Complete satisfaction guaranteed or program is FREE! All children receive colorful flyers which teach them how to do 6 tricks. Program is customized for various age groups or family audiences.	$351- $500
Merklein, Paul	Great Big Faces	Literature- Authors, Visual Arts- Drawing, Visual Arts- Cartooning	Paul Merklein draws Great Big Faces - famous faces from literature, and people right from the audience! Paul's program features art, comedy & audience participation, entertaining everyone at your library. See photos, reviews, tour dates and videos at www.greatbigfaces.com	$351- $500
Rogers, Robert	Just So Stories	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	The mystery of the African jungle, and how the animal kingdom came to be, as imagined by author Rudyard Kipling (of The Jungle Book fame). Four fanciful stories explain How the Elephant got its Trunk, How the Leopard got its Spots, How the Camel got its Hump, and How the Alphabet was Made. Hosted by a friendly Toucan, children will also meet a wily crocodile, a slimy snake among other more modest furry creatures.	$351- $500
Davis, Katie	Novel and picture book Author-Illustrator Visit!	Literature- Creative Writing, Performing Arts- Literary Artists, Visual Arts- Drawing	Beginning: How to draw great characters, brainstorm, and create a ‘voice’ for characters. Middle: Kids interactively establish plot, setting, and conflict. End: Children edit and re-write the story and create a resolution! Assemblies: Katie teaches story construction, sequencing, how ideas transform from thought to published book. Kids learn to do drawings of emotions, Katie shares her mistakes, and teaches skills students can use when creating their own stories. K-3: Highly interactive: children help write a story; volunteers make different emotional expressions. Katie draws their faces on the characters and together they create a new narrative with emphasis on beginning, middle and end. 4-6: Workshops: brainstorming, plotting, descriptive narrative, and character development. Illustration: teaches kids HOW TO SEE so they’re able to illustrate any story they write. Dear Katie, I'm usually 'ho-hum' when it comes to author visits. You were one to change my mind! You were...the best ever writing session, and I truly mean it! Jayne Pitt, K teacher	$1001- $3000
Schembri, Pamela	Telling Stories, Writing Books	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Pamela Schembri, professional storyteller and author of the easy-to-read series Second-Grade Friends (Holt)presents a fascinating and lively program which combines the writing process and its relationship to storytelling. If you can tell it, you can write it - and people understand this connection after listening to her speak. Using storyboards, journal excerpts and folktales, this is a great program to motivate young writers.	$351- $500
Randall, Mike	Mark Twain Live! Starring Mike Randall	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	A One-Man Show Starring Mike Randall. Mark Twain, America's Greatest Author And Humorist is brought to life through the considerable talents of Mike Randall. Since 1972 this Nationally Acclaimed one-man show has charmed audiences throughout the United States and Canada. Appearing Off-Broadway at New York City's ONLY Dinner-Theatre and on college campuses, at Corporate gatherings, Dinner Theatres, Opera Houses, Churches, Schools and in Regional Theatres, the show bursts forth with all the wit and wisdom that was the trade-mark of the Great Man Himself. Mark Twain Live! is endorsed by the Mark Twain Museum of Buffalo. Mike Randall is the official Mark Twain of The Annual Huck Finn Jubilee in Victorville California and the Annual Mark Twain Birthday Bash & Symposium in Buffalo, NY. From the moment Mike Randall walks on stage there is no doubt that the Celebrated Humorist Mark Twain was and continues to be, one of America's greatest natural resources! PERFECT FUND RAISER FOR SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS & FINE ARTS EVENTS!	$1001- $3000

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.