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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Bromka, Sondra & John	'Who Has Heard the Wind?' - Interactive Family Concert of Early Wind Instruments	History, Music, Science	This performance is the perfect complement to our storytelling performance 'THE BOY WHO WENT TO VISIT the NORTH WIND.' Our extensive early instrument collection features a joyous diversity of historic MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, and TRADITIONAL FOLK INSTRUMENTS. Playing upon the wind as our theme and setting, we often usher in our performance journey with an early music mini-concert , specially highlighting our collection of early wind instruments of all shapes, sizes, and sounds. The audience is treated to consorts of recorders, of curious crumhorns, historical bagpipes both loud and soft, and a mysteriously ancient gemshorn. As you enjoy this exploration of historic instruments, marvel at the wonderful ways human kind has used wood, animal horn, reed, leather, and ingenuity to invent instruments that create a rainbow of musical sounds. These two complementary programs unite to appeal to all the senses, a memorable and meaningful feast for the eyes, ears, and imagination! For EARTHDAY and ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS EVENTS, the artists can also explore mankind’s long partnership with the wind as energy, and how cultures around the world have shaped, utilized, and interacted with wind’s many powers and wonders. Windmills, kites, sailboats, seeds… wind contributes significantly to our lives, pleasures, & history.	$351- $500
Mayes, Sara	Snowflakes	Nature- Other, Science	Each snowflake is a wonderful creation of nature's own design! Participants will explore the connection between science and art by studying the amazing beauty and intricate structure of snow crystals. They will also learn how to create beautiful, realistic looking snowflakes using paper-cutting techniques. This lovely winter program is appropriate for children in grades 4th to 7th.	$101- $200
Facchin, Alanna	Environmental Science Workshop	Nature- Environment, Science	The environmental science workshop is designed to encourage the participants to develop an awareness and sense of reverence for their natural surroundings. Each meeting will consist of a different environmental theme where students can utilize journal writing, art, hands-on investigation, and thoughtful discussions to cultivate environmental responsibility. Students will learn about the natural world around them while becoming thoughtful, active members of the environment and community.	$351- $500
Long Island Science Center, The Place for Learning	THE MUMMY	History, Multicultural- Other, Science	Participants learn about the ancient process of embalming and the cultural significance of mummification. Topics discussed include amulets, sarcophagus, canopic jars and pyramid building. Students make their very own mummy to take home. 4th - 6th grade	$201- $350
Conrad, Bob	The Magic of Recycling	Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Magic, Science	Bob Conrad brings to this program over three decades of experience performing educational assembly programs in schools. Using a large number of performing skills, including, Music,Puppets, Magic, and Ventriloquism, he makes learning about the importance of Recycling fun and exciting. When this serious subject is presented in a light-hearted manner, all your students will understand and remember the reasons WHY we must recycle and HOW they can help. Students young and old will be amazed by the magic and charmed by the puppet characters Gomer and Mr. Bird, and they will cheer for their classmates in Bob Conrad's Recycled Rhythm Band. The Magic of Recycling is fun from beginning to end, with an important message that will be long remembered. Bob Conrad is the author/illustrator of several educational books for children.	$351- $500
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	Balloon Crazy	Science, Visual Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Option 1: What, Why, How, Where? What are balloons made of? Where do they come from? Science, environment, art all covered in this lively discussion of balloons types & inflators. Flying, silly, whistling balloons. Multiage Group: All children will leave with a balloon animal.A balloon house will be built and left in the library. This program can be repeated each year as we then change the information portion of the program to how to build with balloons, magic with balloons, balloons to tell a story, etc. Option 2: Hands on Lecture. Students with parents to help, or students old enough to bend & twist a balloon by themselves without parent. Limit 25-30 students. Entertainer provides balloons.	Up to $100
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Bugs (Hands-On Workshop)	Other, Science	Bugs Welcome to the realm of insects! Learn about their unique eyesight, and the way that they defend themselves against predators. See how camouflage works and investigate how bugs can be helpful to our environment. Explore what characteristics insects have and bring home your own “Mad Science Bug Box”. Mad Science Enrichment Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200
Ferrari, Johnda	PLANTastics- The World of Plants	Nature- Environment, Nature- Gardening, Science	Take a deep breath.Have you thanked a plant today? Leaves, seeds, and flowers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.Young botanists will examine structures,special adaptations and uses of plants by humans and animals.Hands-on activities and take home projects for all! Leave with a smile and a green thumb!	$101- $200
Hoyt, Lisa	Know Your Trees	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Is it a deciduous or a conifer? Learn to identify five common trees. Create a leaf rubbing, nature mobile or start your own Tree Identification booklet.	Up to $100
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Tantalizing Taste (Hands-On Workshop)	Other, Science	Tantalizing Taste In this exciting and interactive class, learn how taste and smell are interrelated. Learn how to map out your primary taste organ - your tongue - by experimenting with different kinds of tastes. You will then be treated to a demonstration of how your favorite sodas are created. We’ll teach you how to make Mad Science Gum Drops to bring home.(Not recommended for groups with food allergies, diabetes, or kosher concerns) Mad Science Enrichment Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200

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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.