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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Our Disappearing Species	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Science	This program focusses on species (mostly animals) which have either become extinct in recent centuries or are highly endangered. Some are extirpated from their original ranges but may be making a come back. A few were declared extinct but have later been found to still exist.	$201- $350
Thompson, Liz	Bats!	Nature- Animals, Science	Explore popular bat myths, meet bats from around the world, discover NYS bats and uncover the many ways in which bats help humankind. Multi-media program incorporates slides, models, echolocation recordings and audience participation. Kids get bat rings!	$101- $200
Boyer, Jeff	Simple Machines - Mad about Science Show	Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	Learn about simple machines in all their different forms with Professor Von Schmartkopf. A wacky and fun-filled educational show.	$501- $1000
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	How To Read the Woods (AKA Landscape Archaeology)	History, Nature- Environment, Science	Into this century what are now park woodlands were inhabited by small communities. As one travels these areas, evidence of former habitations can be seen--evidence such as foundations, stone walls, wells fruit trees, trash heaps, latrine pits, and introduced plant species are common and obvious. But most people don't realize what they are looking at when they see it. This show is an introduction to what is actually a form of archaeology which explains to those who frequently hike or otherwise are in the forest and fields, how to differentiate between the works of man and the works of nature. Can also be done in conjunction with a field trip.	$201- $350
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Current Problems in Horticulture and Agriculture	Nature- Environment, Nature- Gardening, Science	Concentrates on the numerous diseases, pests, and environmental factors whicha re currently causing damage to trees and shrubs throughout the nation, with the Hudson Valley in particular.	$201- $350
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Curious Rocks: Manmade or Acts of Nature?	History, Multicultural- Native American, Science	A lecture and slide show on peculiar rocks and rock formations throughout North America and how they bear striking resemblances to rock formations and structures in Europe and elsewhere such as dolmen, calendar sites, and the like. By themsleves they are just curious-looking rocks, but when viewed collectively patterns merge such as nature may not have created by sheer accident.	$201- $350
Cobb, Vicki	Science and Arts Surprises	Literature- Authors, Multicultural- Other, Science	Vicki Cobb's SCIENCE SURPRISES is a highly entertaining fast paced, one woman show that is guaranteed to captivate kids and their teachers. She sets the stage with poetry and a short video of her trip to East Africa when she researched her book This Place is Wild. Then she answers the question, Why science, anyhow? by showing how our senses and experiences limit how much we can learn of the universe and that science is a way of getting past our limitations. Instead of showing the audience the world of science, Vicki invites the audience to discover the science in their world. Everyone in the audience experiences illusions and individuals participate in doing irresistible challenges from her best selling books Bet You Can! and Bet You Can't! Most importantly, Vicki's program gets kids excited and enthusiastic about science, reading and poetry and she gives teachers a list of suggestions for follow-up activities	$1001- $3000
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Plant Identification For Beginners	Nature- Environment, Nature- Gardening, Science	A slide show and lecture offering an introdution to plant identification by using texts and field guides and by pointing out the characteristics to look for without getting into deep technical discussion and analysis> Nature study is often presented as too overpowering for many and this can be intimidating. this program is a user friendly approach to this field of study which should make it a fun experience rather than an overpowering one.	$201- $350
Stewart, Charles	Let's fly kites (For kids of all ages)	Science, Visual Arts- Crafts, Visual Arts- Crafts	This family friendly workshop allows up to twenty-five participants to learn about kite history, how to fly a kite, and kite safety. They decorate a pre-cut 20X20 inch Diamond shaped plastic kite sail with permanent markers. Then with help install a frame made of two 1/8 inch wooden dowels and a square rubber band, using address labels. Next Add a colorful tail and they have a kite that will fly very well indeed. Flying line is supplied. Recommended for ages six up. Enough tables are needed to allow the kite makers to spread their kite sails. Chairs are needed as well. Helpers are needed for the younger children. Helpers may be library personnel or parents.	$201- $350
Newcombe, Melody	The Magical World of Bugs and Things That Go Bump in the Night	Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Science	With the help of puppets and storytelling, Luna the Fairy Godmother of the Enchanted Forest brings science and nature to her audiences. Topics of camouflague, metamorphosis and animal behavior help to explain survival. Kids will see first hand some of the wonders of the natural world. Luna, Melody Norsgaard Newcombe, was featured on the National Geographic Society CBS-TV special "The Hidden World of Insects" among many other TV specials about nature. She will tell astounding tales of wonder and intrigue from "The Enchanted Forest"	$351- $500

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