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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Carpenter, Margot	Thomas Comma; or, the Comma that Didn't Below Anywhere	Life Skills- Other, Media- Film, Multicultural- Other	Thomas Comma (24 minutes), an animated film based on a story by poet Martha Baird, is the charming, humorous, and also sophisticated adventure of a lonely comma looking for the right sentence--that which truly represents him in this world. This 2D film will not only delight and inspire children and adults alike, but also encourage and educate them. "We're all of us like commas," wrote Ms. Baird, "looking for the right sentence." Following the film, Ken Kimmelman, Emmy Award winning filmmaker (Imageryfilm.com), gives an exciting talk on the making of the film and its meaning.	$101- $200
Kumalo, Robbi	Keep The Beat	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Keep the Beat is multi-lingual world music concert featuring folk songs from around the globe with pulsating energy and interactivity. The emphasis of the concert is how people all over the world are connected by music, history, and daily interaction. Robbi K & Friends chant with you in Yoruba, hum Zulu folk songs like Mbube, dance to the Latin clavé rhythm, and sing in reggae style celebrating l’chaim; and the many things we have in common with each other. Robbi shares stories about her travels as a musician, and through call & response you'll find yourself singing in 5 different languages. Keep the Beat is a wonderful concert for festivals, schools, and main stage family programs. Children exposed to these songs will not only be singing them for many years to come but hopefully will be inspired to become loving and open-minded participants in the global community.	$351- $500
San Souci, Robert	A Writer’s Journey Into World Literature	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Multicultural- Other	Using slides, a lively look at the author’s journey from aspiring writer in elementary school to award-winning author of over 100 books. He discusses publishing his first book with his brother Daniel, an illustrator, with whom he continues to collaborate. The presentation takes a detailed look at the process of creating both picture book text and collections of stories for older readers – many based on traditional tales from world literature. The author describes the research and writing process behind his adaptations of tales from world literature, many focusing on female-centered narratives. He outlines how he assures cultural and historical accuracy, and works with illustrators to assure visual accuracy. Referencing tales from around the country and the world, he examines how these stories “open a window” on other times, places, peoples, and world views. He stresses these tales affirm the richness of individual cultures, while revealing common threads that link all human minds and hearts. Using several of his books such as The Talking Eggs, Two Bear Cubs, and Fa Mulan, the basis for the Disney film, Mulan, for which he wrote the screen adaptation, he offers insights into the art of story creation. Q&A at the end.	$1001- $3000
merwin, chris	Kailani-Island to Island- hula Caribbean show	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Hula show with authentic hula dancer from Hawaii for adults. Also includes Caribbean music on the guitar and steel drum, hence the name island to island. Hawaiian hula dancer will perform traditional hulas and Chris Merwin sings and plays 1920s Hawaiian steel guitars, electric guitar, and steel drum. Cultural background for the music and dance is given.	$501- $1000
Rosenberg, Paul	Homespun Community Dancing with Peter, Paul & George	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Come kick up your heels to live fiddle music! Enjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation. Everyone gets involved – from ages 2 to 102 (especially those who have not danced before) -- in easy-to-learn American barn dance favorites: circles, squares, contras, as well as folk dances from around the world, like Ireland, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Tahiti, Mexico, France, Scandinavia, China and Africa. The toe-tapping tunes consist of reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes and waltzes. Instruments may include fiddle, banjo, flute, pennywhistle, clarinet, guitar, piano, recorder, percussion, and more. While participation in the dancing is encouraged -- it's hard to sit still -- it's also fun to just watch and listen to the music. This program helps children develop an awareness of our traditional way of life - when people lived without electricity and had to make their own entertainment - and discusses the origins, sounds and uses of traditional instruments. The Family Dance usually includes a short sit-down period to talk about the dancing, music, instruments, and cultures. Here's a video sample of a family dance: http://homespun.biz/interfamilydance.htm	$351- $500
Rogers, Robert	Professor Pennywhistle and the Round the World Story Balloon	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Imagine a magical balloon that knows when and how to touch down in the most exotic places right in the middle of a story, just at the most important moment. This is the invention of Professor Pennywhistle, whose curiosity and enthusiasm about exploring the world takes him - and us - to the most surprising places. It's a celebration of diversity - and more important - the common things that people share all around the globe. We'll visit the arid landscape of Africa, where the animals must remember the name of a tree that will drop its fruit only if they can shout it out loud; the Palace of the Emperor of China, who has lost his best friend - a nightingale - and doesn't know what to do; a little cottage in the woods of France, where an elderly woman learns the secret of a soup made from only a stone. And finally, we'll return to the good old U.S.A. and meet Pecos Bill, America's first cowboy, and help him lasso a wild tornado. We live in a big, wide, wonderful world, and Professor Pennywhistle is more than happy to be our tour guide.	$501- $1000
Bromka, Sondra & John	A Celtic Mid-Winter Revel: Music for the 12 Days of Christmas	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celtic Christmas and Mid-Winter celebrations through the centuries were a twelve-day flurry of spirited songs, mythical airs, quaint traditions, and mirthful customs and stories. The duo of John and Sondra Bromka offer an evocative and festive collection of seasonal music on their diverse array of Celtic instruments including harp, hammered dulcimer, 2 kinds of historic bagpipes, button accordeon, Irish cittern, bodhran, and guitar.	$351- $500
Connolly, Carol	From Snowflakes to Sunshine: Winter into Spring	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Tales 'n Tunes present stories and songs to celebrate Winter and the coming of Spring. From stories of the cold, cold North to songs about hibernation to discovering the first signs of the coming of warmer days to a Japaneses rain song, this program is perfect for February or April vacation breaks.	$201- $350
Ceceri, Kathy	Around the World Crafts	History, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Crafts	Travel to a different time and part of the world and explore the artifacts of the people who lived there -- then make one of your own! Crafts like Huichol Yarn Paintings from Mexico, Australian Boomerangs, and Medieval European Gargoyles are not only beautiful, they also provide clues about their creators’ culture, landscape, technology and social systems. Each workshop begins by talking about the history of the craft and the culture that produced it, using books, photographs, websites, and sometimes authentic examples. Participants get to design and decorate their crafts to make unique works of art. Also included are handouts with information about the craft, directions for making it at home, a list of resources for further exploration, and additional activities. Programs are designed for ages 8 and up, but can be tailored for older or younger groups.	$351- $500
Tincknell, Roger	This Land Is Your Land	History, Multicultural- Native American, Music	This Land is Your Land is a multi-cultural, multilingual folk music program that journeys from New England to New Orleans, Puerto Rico to Hawaii celebrating the cultural diversity of the United States. The program includes traditional songs, legends and dances performed on a variety of instruments including: Guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, Puerto Rican cuatro, Russian balalaika, Appalachian dulcimer, Irish bouzouki, Native American flute, Latin percussion, and harmonica. The program includes music and dances from Native and African Americans, Indo-European immigrants as well as recent Asian and Latin American immigrants. This Land is Your Land can be tailored to include specific cultures, regions, or historical periods and is adaptable to all ages.	$201- $350

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