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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Salerno Thomas, Sarah	Zap!	Performing Arts- Other, Science	Zap! is an interactive performance which uses theater, poetry, and a wide array of props to introduce children to the amazing world of electricity. Concepts such as atoms, electrons, circuits, and conductors are conveyed with a hands-on, easy-to-understand method.	$351- $500
Edgecomb, Diane	Tales For The Earth	Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Science	A Celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. Tales for the Earth is a beloved performance that is both educational and entertaining. It explores topics such as Water Conservation, Recycling and Wildlife Protection. Like all of Diane's programs, the performance is tailored to suit each specific audience. Depending on the age range stories may include: What Now, Cloacina?, Diane's hilarious water conservation story about a water sprite who travels through the sewage system in search of her pond or Boy Who Loved the Swamp, based on the true story of a 5th Grade student who saves his favorite nature spot from development. In addition contemporary tales explore ways to foster a whole Earth ethic. What shines through the entire presentation is a love and respect for our place in nature; with many ideas communicated about how we can create a difference. "Diane- Thank you for adding your magic to our Earth Day celebration this past weekend. We had over 1100 happy visitors that day, which is wonderful. You were so amazing with your messages and your dramatic "art." Thank you for coming!"Bonnie Drexler, New England Wildflower Society	$351- $500
Siy, Alexandra	Author Visit: Mars Road Trip!	Literature- Other, Media- Photography, Science	Images from my book, CARS ON MARS, are featured in this interplanetary road trip. Stunning photography taken by the rovers themselves transport children to Mars where they learn about the geology, climate, and natural history of our closest neighbor in space. Children use their imaginations as they explore Mars with the help of maps, music, and snacks--basic necessities on any road trip!	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	Rainforest Legends	Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Science	From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings to life favorite folktales and songs about the animals and plants of these lands. Legends tell how the Amazon Birds grew feathers as brilliant as the colors of the rainbow, why three Invisible Hunters came to haunt the Nicaraguan rainforest, and how Jabuti the tortoise tricked the Amazon monster Kibungo into sparing the lives of three-toed frog, jaguar and monkey. For schools different Rainforest Legends performances are available for K-2 and 3-6th grade. Each performancevcomes with an extensive curriculum package, which includes both science-based and language-based activities. "Our storytelling assembly for the 5th and 6th graders was one of the best hours we have enjoyed in many years. Even our most reluctant listeners were involved. Thank you for exposing all of us to the pleasure and excitement of listening to stories." Rosemary Carr, 6th grade teacher, Warwick Elementary School, Warwick PA	$351- $500
Novogrodski, Marvin	The Science/ Dance Experience	Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Dance, Science	First, see a magic show that defines science. Second, play with a host of fun toys and verbalize the action words discovered while playing with them. Third, using those action words, Marvelous Marvin conducts a movement class in which students explore the simple science principles discovered while students express themselves kinesthetically. Geared for Pre-K-3rd graders. Workshop can handle one class at a time. 30 kids maximum	$101- $200
Fathi, Saul Silas	Lecture Series	History, Literature- Other, Science	I offer 5 lecture topics: Average 2 hours 1. The war in Iraq & prospects for war with Iran 2. The history of Islam and the Middle-East 3. Jewish life in Arab Countries 4. Current (International) Affairs 5. Cosmology: The Big Bang, Black holes and UFO's Much information, data and photos are found on my website: www.saulsilasfathi.com	$201- $350
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Environmental Careers	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Other, Science	This program describes and discusses environmental careers as a career path. It delves into the variety of careers available, education requirements, expectations and opportunities, income and advancement, study programs available, etc. Presented by retired person from an environmental career.	$201- $350
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Art and Science of Mantracking, Search, and Rescue	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Other, Science	This subject encompasses the current state of tracking people who are either lost or fugitives. It discusses the many facets of planning and conducting searches and rescues, especially from the point of view of tracking a person who may or may not wish to be found. Given current attention and public interest in an open manhunt incident, this subject is very topical and will explain much to a concerned public as well as law enforcement or others who may become involved in such an investigation in the future.	$201- $350
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Grow Your Green Esteem	Literature- Authors, Nature- Environment, Science	You can make a difference. In this workshop, students discover steps their families can take to shrink their carbon footprints. With a degree in environmental engineering, Carol guides students in an engaging conversation about green living. To celebrate their green esteem, each student makes an earth card using paper-engineering (pop-up) techniques. (Shh! It’s math!) Green Esteem is a program based on the trickle up theory. Carol Parenzan Smalley is the author of Tell Your Parents: Green Changes You Can Make Around the Home, fresh off the press in 2009 by Mitchell Lane Publishers, a leader in education publishing. She holds a degree in environmental engineering from Penn State and has written over 20 books. Libraries hosting the program receive a free, signed, personalized copy of the book to add to their collection.	$201- $350
Kuhn, Lindsay	Dig In	Life Skills- Food, Nature- Gardening, Science	Smoke Ridge Farm is an organic sustainable farm in upstate NY. Using a modified square foot garden method, we plant enough food to feed 100 families on just 5 acres. During the program, the presenter will help patrons plant their own square foot garden, using heirloom seeds. An alternative will be to use a box demo garden to inspire patrons of all ages to be aware of where their food comes from and to eat local. I will also talk about farming green (using real live horse power), heirloom seeds and seed saving, environmental conservation using butterflies, and horse rescue and rehabilitation. This program is suitable for the 2013 summer reading 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.