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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	BE COOL, BE SAFE by Rick Adam	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Music	Rick Adam creates a fun jam of original music, mime, circus stuff, and audience participation that really rocks! This dynamic and informative program will help empower children to make positive choices regarding bullying, taming tempers, preventing abuse and violence, resisting peer pressure, and celebrating differences. It is an educational, enchanting, and highly entertaining performance designed to leave the audience with plenty of creative tools to build and maintain harmony in our world.	$501- $1000
Newcombe, Melody	Laughter is the Best Medicine	Health & Fitness- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Science	Do you like to laugh? Would you like to put more laughter into your life to reduce stress, enjoy your day and feel better? Well, it's a clinically proven fact that laughter heals. Melody Newcombe will take you on a science journey into how your body responds to laughter, and tears. You'll learn fascinating facts to marvel at. Then you'll go on a very funny journey of interactive laughter exercises to help you create well being within yourself, no matter your age. You will all love this program designed for fun, laughter and better health. You will find that this laughter therapy session will stay with you for weeks to come, bringing a sense of well being, joy and happiness into every part of your life. Melody 'Whoopsy Daisy' Newcombe is a professional performer and science teacher. She will bring gales of laughter to the hearts, bodies and minds of audiences of all ages.	$351- $500
McGrath, Cathy	“POLLY PUT THE KETTLE ON” INTERACTIVE RHYMES, SONGS, GAMES	Health & Fitness- Other, Literature- Other, Music	This is a delightful collection of the most treasured nursery rhymes, imitation songs, finger plays, action songs and musical games for the younger visitors to the library and their families. Cathy rekindles the joy of traditional musical activities that enhance learning: singing, dancing, reciting, moving in circles, playing active games, smiling, and cooperating with each other. The dancing limberjack toys are always featured for simple and captivating fun. An experienced folk music performer and family literacy teacher, with a specialty in traditional American singing games, Cathy uses guitar, banjo, limberjacks, flute, and penny whistle in her programs which are tailored for specific age groups. “This program is perfect for preschoolers!” said Robin Benoit of Fairport Public Library. (An additional version has been created as a family concert for audiences of all ages).	$201- $350
Chang, Norma	ADULTS -- Let Your Freezer Be Your Friend (Time-Saving, No-Fuss, Low-Fat Chinese Cooking)	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Food, Multicultural- Other	ADULTS -- Cooking is so much easier and so much more fun when you make the most of your freezer by letting it be your friend and save time. Norma Chang will share her knowledge about freezing foods, how to freeze and more importantly how to reheat to maintain optimum quality. During this enjoyable, interactive, and highly conversational program, participants will learn helpful kitchen hints, practical do-ahead ideas, time-saving tips, how to make substitutes. Recipes to take home. Program available WITH tasting (Size of Audience: 40) or WITHOUT tasting (Size of Audience: unlimited).	$201- $350
Chang, Norma	ADULTS -- Oodles of (Chinese) Noodles (Time-Saving, No-Fuss, Low-Fat Chinese Cooking)	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Food, Multicultural- Other	ADULTS -- Weaving time-saving tips and helpful hints into her presentation, Norma Chang enthusiastically demystifies Chinese Noodles for her audience and introduces participants to practical and easy-to-prepare noodle recipes. Recipes to take home. Program available WITH tasting (Size of Audience: 40) or WITHOUT tasting (Size of Audience: unlimited).	$201- $350
Montanaro, Lisa	DECIDE to be Organized - Achieve Results at Home, at Work, and in Life	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other	DECIDE to be Organized: Achieve Results at Home, at Work, and in Life The single most important characteristic that separates organized people and organizations from disorganized people and organizations is decisiveness. Led by a Certified Professional Organizer, this workshop empowers participants to discover their unique organizing style and develop organizing systems tailored to their individual work habits and life style. A comprehensive workshop covering home and office organizing. Discover how to implement efficient systems to decrease stress and increase productivity. This workshop covers general organizing principles that can be used to improve home and work environments. Learn what contributes to clutter, and effective methods to reduce it. Topics include hot spots of disorganization, slaying the paper beast, controlling clutter, and time management. Come and learn creative solutions for home, for office, for you.i	$501- $1000
Henderson, Kristine	Tea Tasting: Oolong Teas	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Other	Oolong tea is the most diverse category of teas produced in the world. During this interactive seminar, we will explore several teas from the top oolong tea producing countries of China and Taiwan, along with a rare oolong from India. Learn about how oolong tea differs from the teas in other categories, specific health benefits associated with oolong tea, and the history and lore surrounding the teas being tasted. Three teas will be tasted and discussed including: Ti Kuan Yin; Formosa Fancy Oolong; and Nilgiri Frost Oolong.	Up to $100
Jayne, Jill	I Will Not Be Bought	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Food, Music	I Will Not Be Bought is an interactive, music-based performance focusing on the influence of advertising on body image, nutrition, substance abuse, and peer pressure that tours middle and high schools. Show creator Jill Jayne is not only a registered dietitian with her master’s from Columbia University in nutrition education, but an accomplished musician. She has sold over 10,000 CDs of her original music, appeared on national television, and toured with The Vans Warped Tour. Using her academic and performing credentials and lots of hairspray, the Rockstar Nutritionist serves as an educated, relevant source for reading between the lines of teen-targeted advertising to help teens make healthier and more informed choices.	$1001- $3000
Agostino, Christopher	GOTCHA! Don't Be Fooled	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Finance, Other	GOTCHA! DON'T BE FOOLED SHOW – Consumer Education Assembly Program. TV commercials, fake psychics, con artists, and carnival games are just some of the things trying to fool students today, in an era when marketers consider children a prime target. Master magician David Levitan presents an entertaining and informative program with real world examples and practical insights into how to avoid being taken advantage of. two versions for grades K-2 and 3-12	$501- $1000
Paul, LoriAnn	Meditations from Around the Globe with LoriAnn Paul Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher & Meditation Teacher	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Multicultural- Other	What is MEDITATION? How would you like to explore the ancient healing art of Meditation firsthand through guided meditations borrowed from diverse spiritual traditions around the globe? I am a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master-Teacher. The ancient healing arts are my greatest joy in life, and I desire to share my expertise and passion with you! I invite you to come with me on an amazing journey of exploration of meditations from around the globe in my new series of workshops starting soon. For more information, please visit www.ZinniaPrograms.com	$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.