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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Environmental Careers	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Other, Science	This program describes and discusses environmental careers as a career path. It delves into the variety of careers available, education requirements, expectations and opportunities, income and advancement, study programs available, etc. Presented by retired person from an environmental career.	$201- $350
Ceceri, Kathy	Amazing Robotics Projects You Can Build Yourself	Literature- Authors, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects with an arts-and-crafts twist! Kids can build real working robots using their creativity and imagination. Three programs: Motorized ArtBots, Gravity-Powered Mini Robot Walkers, and bendable Robot Hands. All programs feature a talk about how robots work and a look at many of the other projects from my book, Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future. To see photos and videos of the projects visit my website, www.craftsforlearning.com.	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	Patrick Garner's THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER, & PRANKSTER	History, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	The greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at your school! One of America's most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison (as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner), engages your students in this exciting, hands-on, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives.	$501- $1000
Hoyt, Lisa	Plants	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Learn the parts of a plant and their importance in our everyday lives. Make a bookmark with pressed leaves or a solar print.	Up to $100
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	The Mining Industry of the Hudson Valley	History, Science	A lecture and slide presentation of the mines and mining industry of the region and the reasons for its demise. Primarily focusses on iron mines but also discusses lesser known mines such as zinc, copper, mica, and nickel.	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	Tales For The Earth	Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Science	A Celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. Tales for the Earth is a beloved performance that is both educational and entertaining. It explores topics such as Water Conservation, Recycling and Wildlife Protection. Like all of Diane's programs, the performance is tailored to suit each specific audience. Depending on the age range stories may include: What Now, Cloacina?, Diane's hilarious water conservation story about a water sprite who travels through the sewage system in search of her pond or Boy Who Loved the Swamp, based on the true story of a 5th Grade student who saves his favorite nature spot from development. In addition contemporary tales explore ways to foster a whole Earth ethic. What shines through the entire presentation is a love and respect for our place in nature; with many ideas communicated about how we can create a difference. "Diane- Thank you for adding your magic to our Earth Day celebration this past weekend. We had over 1100 happy visitors that day, which is wonderful. You were so amazing with your messages and your dramatic "art." Thank you for coming!"Bonnie Drexler, New England Wildflower Society	$351- $500
Friedhoffer, Bob	THE PROFESSOR AND HIS AMAZING SCIENCE MAGIC SHOW	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Magic, Science	SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION The shows are based upon current national Science Education Standards as adopted by the National Science Teacher's Association. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - HIGH SCHOOLS MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS ____________________ The average presentation lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. Q & A time is set aside if requested by the school. Programs of different time spans are available. Many schools opt to have 2 programs allowing for difference in age and grade levels. The content of the shows vary when possible taking into consideration developmental levels of the grade school audiences and also is tied into the current curriculum where possible. The program for the younger children emphasizes that science is fun and worth pursuing with a limited amount of scientific information appropriate for that age group. The program for the older students has the same emphasis but includes a greater amount of age/developmentally appropriate scientific information	$1001- $3000
Iannucci, Heather	Wild World Of Animals	Nature- Animals, Science	Live animals from around the world. An educational and entertaining presentation. Heather explains habitats and behaviors of the animals as well as Conservation education. Hopping kangaroos, leaping lemurs, a slithering snake and more thrill and delight all ages! A unique and exciting school assembly! Our animals are loud and active. What do they eat? Where do they live? These are the Questions most asked, and we answer them in an Edutainment Experience. some of the animals will be available for students to handle.	$351- $500
Baldwin, Daryl	Outer Space Balloon Extravaganzas	Performing Arts- Other, Science, Visual Arts- Other	Created in front of their eyes, children and parents will be amazed and amused at the fast paced seriously dramatic Balloon twisting of Certified Master Balloon Artist Daryl Baldwin from Balloon Extravaganzas in upstate NY.	$351- $500
Hoffman, Bernadette	Burrowing Animals-The Diggers!	Nature- Animals, Science	Live animals & specimens. Learn about burrowing animals from different orders & families. Get the opportunity to touch the pelts of a badger, woodchuck and mole! Learn about the diet of a badger and why they are so fierce. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Well, at least find out how much dirt this little guy can push. And what about the life of a mole? Live animals include the prickly African Hedgehog, soft & plush South American Chinchilla and the social digger Chilian Degu. Program includes facts about the live animals, specimens, an educational game ending with touch time and questions. Please visit my website for further information.	$201- $350

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