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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Marshall, Barry	The Water of Life	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Award-winning, nationally renowned tandem storytellers present a family performance program of world folktales on a watery theme. Perfect for library 2010 summer reading programs. Stories may include: The Water of Life (Grimms), The Naga (Burma), The Rainbow Fairy (Ireland), many more.	$201- $350
McIntosh, Story Laurie	I Love the Bugs in My Backyard	Music, Nature- Gardening, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Every spring, Story Laurie plants a BIG garden. But she knows that gardening is not a one-woman show. “I Love the Bugs in My Backyard!” is a playful and informative celebration of the insects who fertilize, pollinate and otherwise help Story Laurie’s garden grow! This lively, participatory program offers up a veritable trove of traditional tales, tunes and some new treasures as well. With her bee-witching style and fun repertoire of insect fact and folklore, Story Laurie is guaranteed to make your students BUZZ with delight! This program is ideal for classes studying insects or plant life, or for those planning a community garden or Farm-to-School project.	$201- $350
Knight, Leonora	Books Alive Interactive Concert	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Children join Lee Knight on stage to sing, dance and perform songs written to their favorite stories. Props, puppets and costumes are used to enhance creative, imaginative play. All music is original, multi-cultural and fully orchestrated. All songs are written for children to easily sing along or echo, but are rhythmically stimulating and musically sophisticated. Children will love being part of the show! Shows for all age groups available.	$351- $500
Hunt, Kathryn	Wardrobe Organization Workshop	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Get your closet in Gear! Everyone admits to using 20% of a closet filled to 110% capacity. Organization is the key to effortless style. This workshop is a great follow up to any of the wardrobe or career style workshops.	$101- $200
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
O'Carroll, Magician Debbie	The Small World Magic Show	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater	Magician Debbie O'Carroll's magic hat is on the fritz! Where in the world can she find a new one? Will she choose a wizard's hat from England, a sorcerer's turban from India, a conjurer's cap from China, a genie's fez from Turkey, a fairy godmother's hood from France, a seanachie's tam from Ireland, or a sprite's headdress from Ghana? Ages 4 to 11 will delight in this magical quest around the globe.	$201- $350
Chambers, Trish	Women Soldiers and Spies Of the Civil War	History, Performing Arts- Other	This presentation addresses those women who chose to become soldiers and spies during the Civil War. See how their ingenuity allowed them to perform successfully in both these endeavors. Learn why they selected the path they did and how they were able to function effectively as soldiers and influence history as spies.	$201- $350
Epstein Kravis, Anna	Spooky Tunes For Halloween Song & Puppetry Concert	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Halloween songs and stories designed to delight and not frighten little ones, while thoroughly entertaining older children. A Halloween favorite at libraries for years, this program includes synthesizer keyboard, puppets, lots of participation-- including all the ingredients to make a wonderful Spooky Stew! Children may be invited to come in costume! Great Halloween fun for ages 3-8!	$501- $1000
merwin, chris	Kikyo Genso-Japanese music and dance	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Kikyo Genso (beautiful illusion in Japanese) is a one of a kind duo consisting of Kishiko Hasegawa and Chris Merwin. Kishiko studied the ancient Noh theater dance and singing as a child in Japan and Chris Merwin has immersed himself in the esoteric music of the bamboo shakuhachi flute both in Japan and at home. Together they enchant audiences with a marriage of the two art forms that are not paired together in the traditional arts world of Japan. The program features elegant dance based on Noh dance accompanied by Zen Buddhist and classical music, as well as folk dances with the words sung in Japanese. The performers are authentically costumed in kimonos and cultural and historical background is given on all aspects of the performance. This show is the only one of it's kind anywhere and is as entertaining as it is educational.	$501- $1000
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	Stilt walking	Performing Arts- Clowning	Welcome guests to the library with a beautiful clown - 8 feet tall! Capture the carnival spirit with the library in a safe, family way.	Up to $100

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