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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Basini, Lisa	Witches Broom Cup Cakes	Life Skills- Food	Make adorable witches brooms from pretzels and place them on top of a cupcake.	$201- $350
Carpenter, Margot	"The Heart Knows Better": Changing Prejudice to Kindness	Life Skills- Other, Media- Film, Multicultural- Other	Learn where racism begins and how it can end, during a film and talk presentation by award winning filmmaker Ken Kimmelman. View 3 short films by Mr. Kimmelman, the Emmy Award winning public service film "The Heart Knows Better"; "Brushstrokes," an anti-prejudice film commissioned by the UN; and "What Does a Person Deserve?" a celebrated film against homelessness and hunger. The films are part of an interactive presentation about how the philosophy Aesthetic Realism, founded by American educator Eli Siegel, can change prejudice to kindness. His statement is the basis for "The Heart Knows Better": "It will be found that black and white man have the same goodnesses, the same temptations, and can be criticized in the same way. The skin may be different, but the aorta is quite the same."	$101- $200
Basini, Lisa	Handmade German Stuffed Pretzels	Life Skills- Food	Work with pretzel dough during the class and learn how to make pretzels and stuff them with chocolate, nacho cheese and cinnamon sugar. The flavor of the pretzel is hidden on the inside! Samples will be shared during the class and we will also make a caramel dip for everyone to take home.	$201- $350
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Common Sense Introduction and Guide to Hiking and Camping	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other	A discussion of equipment, echniques, safety practices, wild food foraging, and planning for he enjoyment and success of hiking, camping, and generally the enjoyment of the outdoor experience. Designed for the beginner, but also helpful for the seasoned outdoors person who wants to know more and network with others.	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Take and Bake A Carrot Cake	Life Skills- Food	Make the batter for a delicious carrot cake to take home and bake	$201- $350
Hunt, Kathryn	Men’s & Young Men’s Wardrobe Workshop	Life Skills- Other, Other, Visual Arts- Other	Men might not admit it but they want to be noticed too. Being prepared to dress for any occasion eliminates anxiety plus saves time and money. Topics range from dressing for personal or business events to formal occasions such as proms or weddings.	$101- $200
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	SOUND CHOICES by Rick Adam	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Music	With a unique combination of original songs, hand shadows, circus arts, and audience participation, Rick Adam's spellbinding performance takes a caring look at growing up and believing in one's self. Rick is a master showman who thoroughly involves the audience while delivering important messages about smoking, drinking, drug use, as well as peacefully resolving conflicts. This uplifting and thoroughly entertaining program boosts self-esteem, and empowers children to build a positive self image, develop confidence, creatively solve problems and make positive choices.	$501- $1000
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
Hunt, Kathryn	Special Occasion Fashion Workshop	Life Skills- Other, Other, Visual Arts- Other	Ideal for brides-to-be or any one interested in learning more about the fabrics, trims, silhouettes and the dress code for weddings, evening or black-tie events.	$101- $200
Basini, Lisa	Coloring Eggs!	Life Skills- Food	Come to the library to color and decorate eggs-A fun springtime program.	$201- $350

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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.