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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Eisenberg, Jeff	Sing and Sign	Multicultural- Other, Music	ASCAP Award winning songwriter, Jeff Eisenberg, and his singing partner, Elayne Kessler, have created a fun, interactive and educational program to teach basic sign language through music and songs. Jeff and Elayne are fluent in sign language and are certified Kindersigns instructors. Kids and adults can begin to learn a new language in this thoroughly enjoyable program.	$201- $350
Marshall, Barry	Catch the World by the Tale	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Internationally renowned, award-winning tandem storytellers Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall present world folktales in unique retellings incorporating ethnic musical instruments, music, song, and dance. Styles of performed stories can include traditional prose retellings, balladry, rap, spoonerism, and many other original takes on traditional tales.	$351- $500
Collins, Dawn	Music Appreciation Through History	History, Multicultural- Other, Music	Highlights of major periods of music history, noteworthy composers and their contributions, instrumentation, stylistic technique of the composer (all preceded by an introduction to basic music theory to facilitate understanding the terms) as well as brief viewing and commentary on major art of period and how each influenced the other. Major periods: Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern (1890-)to 20th Century as time permits. Handouts of timelines are provided, along with instructor's notes. A projector is needed for viewing. Instructor brings lap top. The content is targeted to high school age and adults.	$501- $1000
Chang, Norma	KIDS OR FAMILY -- A Little Taste of China (Chinese Customs & Culture)	History, Life Skills- Food, Multicultural- Other	KIDS and/or FAMILY-- Children get a glimpse into the life of a Chinese family living in China during show-&-tell of various everyday items. Compare the differences and similarities of school supplies and household objects used in China and the United States. Learn about different Chinese vegetables and ingredients that are becoming readily available at local supermarkets. (Please see comments below.)	$201- $350
Reynolds, Jackie	Bee Bee the Clown's Upside Down/ Underground Balloon Magic Library Show	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Bee Bee the Clown brings fantastic balloon sculptures to life for kids at the library in a vibrant, interactive comedy magic show combined with amazing balloon sculptures, puppets and ventriloquism. Also available as Jackie the Magician.	$201- $350
Revels-Bey, Napoleon	Walkin My Baby Back Home	History, Multicultural- Other, Music	The historical Jazz legacy, the truly American art form a music that was created from the giants that lived on the earth, a program that speaks of life’s love, passion and pain, we present some of its innovative stories know and unknown from singers that trace the nations birth of the blues and still blue today! This program is in dedication to Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughn, and Betty Carter.	$3001+
Pelham, Ruth	Dream Big, Sing!	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	"Dream Big, Sing!" Concert Through out all time, singing together has been one of the most powerful and effective ways that human beings have made our shared dreams for a better world come true. During this inspiring concert, audiences of all ages will sing along with Ruth Pelham as she leads songs from numerous social movements about freedom, hope, justice, equality and environmental responsibility. A special part of the program will be audience members making up new words to Ruth’s original songs like, “Look To the People” and “Turning of the World” as a way of expressing our yearnings for a safe and peaceful planet.	$351- $500
Shepard, Mark	DrumSongStory	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	DrumSongStory is an eclectic, ever changing, shape shifting, globe circling, archetype exploring, community building boundary breaking, mind/heart/ear opening celebratory combination of Drums, Songs and Stories. DrumSongStory is appropriate for all ages and can be tailored to serve a wide range of themes and topics. They are multicultural, multidisciplinary and support the multiple intelligences. Each performance is customized depending on audience age, theme, time of year or other variables. Ideal for mixed audiences of children and adults.	$501- $1000
Outreaches & School Visits, Long Island Children's Museum	Celebrate!	History, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Crafts	Happy Birthday! Learn how people around the world take part in birthday celebrations. Create festive hats, play party games, and sing songs as you explore international birthday customs. Recommended for Kindergarten-3rd grade.	$201- $350
Singer, Lauren	RECYCLE THE EARTH WEAVINGS	Multicultural- Other, Nature- Environment, Visual Arts- Crafts	In this environmentally-friendly workshop, students will realize the inherent beauty and value in commonly used and discarded materials, such as junk mail, postcards, plastic bags, packaging material, etc. as they create a miniature weaving. Easy to learn weaving and knotting techniques on cardboard loom will be taught for all age levels. Finished pieces will be embellished with fun recycled materials and can be worn as necklaces, belt and backpack adornments or can be matted and framed. Inspiring examples of weavings from diverse cultures will be shown in this educational and creative class. Class is taught by award-winning weaver, artist and passionate conservationist This is a great class for Earth Day and every day!	$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.