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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
McKeon-Pierce, Lonna	Folk Tales Around the World	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Includes both humorous and thoughtful tales from around the globe, many of which are participatory. Storytelling workshops are also available. Children will learn to be more expressive with their voices in oral presentation.	$351- $500
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Navigate with Explorer Henry Hudson	History, Life Skills- Other, Literature- Authors	Mitchell Lane children's author Carol Parenzan Smalley takes participants on a mapping journey with explorer Henry Hudson using her Robbie Reader biography book about the explorer. The workshop includes a hands-on mapping project where young explorers make a 3-D relief map using salt dough of the Hudson River Valley. All materials supplied. Library receives personalized, signed copy of her book for its collection. Target age: Grades 1 to 4.	$201- $350
Randall, Mike	Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol a solo performance starring Mike Randall	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	In 1867, Charles Dickens visited America! He performed over 70 sold out performances in cites like Boston, New York, and Buffalo! The most popular story he shared on that visit may be the best loved holiday tale ever written: Christmas Carol. the greatest storyteller of all time returns to tell his greatest story. a talented actor and magnetic stage presence...when Randall loses himself in one of those Dickensian bouts of rich description, he’s at the top of his game. Buffalo News as Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol- Randall hit the bullseye...Barbara Tucker Tonawanda News	$1001- $3000
Zalben, Jane	Writing and Illustrating Children's Books	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	The writing and art process in the making of a children's picture book from a beginning idea to the final bound book. Support materials demonstrate the stages: press sheets, sew a book dummy, original art, paints, brushes, galleys, manuscripts with the editor's comments to show the re-writing process. I can also middle-grade and young adult novels besides doing art and writing for the elementary grade level. So i feel comfortable speaking to groups of all different ages.	$351- $500
Zimmerman, Michelle	A BUTTERFLY BLAST!	Literature- Authors, Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Come along and capture the fun as award-winning author Michelle Zimmerman reads her children's book "Can't Catch a Butterfly". The butterfly fun continues as she leads an indoor butterfly hunt, butterfly games, songs and a simple craft.	$201- $350
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
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Journaling with Lewis and Clark	History, Literature- Other, Multicultural- Native American	Carol Smalley, author of What's So Great about Lewis and Clark?, for Mitchell Lane Publishers, introduces participants to the journals of Lewis and Clark (and other members of the Corps of Discovery). Participants create their own journals to document their life adventures. Library receives personalized, signed copy of her book for its collection.	$201- $350
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
Fiske, David	How to Publish Your Own Book (or E-Book)	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Literature- Other	For those who have a story they want to tell in a book, today’s self-publishing environment allows authors to get their books into print by making use of services that cost little or nothing. David Fiske has self-published two books, and in this presentation offers advice to potential authors, explaining how it can be accomplished, and providing tips on the available publishing options as well as the book distribution process. Self-publishing also means self-marketing, and Fiske will give some low-cost ideas on ways to promote books once they’re published.	$101- $200
Rogers, Robert	Rainbow Fish in the Deep Blue Sea	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Inspired by the award winning books by Marcus Pfister, this is an original adventure that gives a new dimension to Rainbow Fish and all the other sea creatures, especially when they are brought to life as a cast of colorful marionettes. An innocent game of hide and seek draws Rainbow Fish into a stiff current that leads to a new and mysterious territory. The Strange-looking inhabitants, who at first seem threatening, turn out to make very good friends, and teach Rainbow Fish some valuable lessons.	$351- $500

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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.