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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Feingold, Richard	Travel Deals and Bargains	Life Skills- Finance, Life Skills- Other, Museums	Travel to Europe or Latin America each summer for FREE. Stay at three and four-star hotels in Paris and London gratis. Enjoy the quiet in exclusive airport lounges at no charge. Stay at a monastery in France or Italy at a bargain rate….the tools to learn these techniques are located in your library. Smart travelers use money saving strategies to travel the world for free and sleep cheap. The seminar will teach how to get FREE airline tickets and low cost hotel accommodations. Take advantage of lodging options such as campus stays, YMCAs, and apartment rentals. Rick Feingold, published travel writer for Boston Herald and Christian Science Monitor.	$201- $350
Landrey, Sheileen	World Clothing: What Should I Wear?	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	A fun program that explores how people’s geographic location influences their choices in what to wear. Interactive stations include clothing to try on, a matching game with international dolls, and an art project.	$101- $200
Graham, Michael	Michael Graham's Spring Valley Puppet Theater	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Illusion has triumphed. And so has Michael Graham, who gives life, at least momentarily, to a most improbable cast of characters. The New York Daily News The Spring Valley Puppet Theater has been performing for schools and libraries throughout New England for over 30 years. Each performance combines delightfully original scripts, appealing characters, beautifully hand-crafted hand and rod puppets, lighting, music and humor. The result is highly entertaining puppet theater. A highlight of each library program is an informative and exciting behind-the-scenes look at the technique and artistry used in puppet theater, including a demonstration of favorite characters. In most school assembly performances, the front curtain is removed and students are invited to explore the art of puppetry through an insightful and absorbing question and answer period. A wonderful educational experience! Productions include Jack and the Beanstalk (1994 UNIMA Award recipient.) The Three Wishes, The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, The Lazy Fox/ El Zorro Perezoso (bilingual,) Puss in Boots, A Holiday Fantasy. All shows play to a maximum audience of 350. Recommended for ages 5 and up / K thru 6th grade. Prices range from $335 to $400 plus travel. Please call for pricing information.	$351- $500
Parisi, Rita	1908 Tea	History, Museums, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In 1908, the world was on the cusp of change. The traditions of the Victorians were giving way to a modern way of thinking. The automobile, airplane, changes in fashion, entertainment, and social conventions were altering the lives of people forever. Mrs. Gordon, a middle-class housewife, will entertain you during her afternoon tea as she tells you stories that will illuminate life at the turn of the 20th century. Then everyone will have an opportunity to engage in an open discussion as she shares with you her latest issue of the Ladies Home Journal.	$351- $500
ROCK, DINOSAURS, GEMS & OCEANS	DINOSAURS ROCK Fossil Adventure	Museums, Nature- Animals, Science	We bring the museum to you! Giant exhibits & interactive, entertaining performance - 50+ life-size & genuine museum-quality fossils, 5-500 million years old. Topics: extinction theory, plant vs. meat-eaters, fossil formation..Act as paleontologist during fossil dig...Take home genuine specimens like dinosaur bone, shark teeth...16th year. Seen by millions. Clients include Bronx Zoo, National Geographic. Gems Rock and Oceans Rock too.	$351- $500
Landrey, Sheileen	Mexican Celebrations: Day of the Dead	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Culture comes to life through hands-on stations, art and authentic objects as students learn about this significant Mexican celebration of ancestors. Adaptable for middle/high school groups, this program gives important context to the Day of the Dead and its role in Mexican culture and heritage.	$101- $200
Parisi, Rita	Victorian Courtship Tea	History, Museums, Performing Arts- Storytelling	How did young ladies and gentlemen become acquainted back in the 1890's? COURTSHIP of course! Courtship was a ritual in which romance, etiquette, and socializing played an essential part. Mrs. Gordon will recount how her husband courted her during the 1890's during afternoon tea. Appropriate for Teens & up; Great for Valentine's Day and Mother/Daughter Teas	$351- $500
Sommerstad, Patricia	NY, NY: Urban Gems to Explore	Museums, Performing Arts- Other	What makes New York City so exciting, so alluring? No matter how many times you visit, or even if you’ve lived there for a lifetime, New York City’s five boroughs provide a never-ending source of new discoveries. In a city of over 8 million people, 200 nationalities, hundreds of museums, parks and historic sites, and thousands of restaurants, the possibilities for surprise and delight are endless! We’ll explore in-depth several favorites from a new perspective and discover new, exciting and often underappreciated urban gems. And, of course, wherever we “go”, we’ll find the best foods and places to eat. You’ll leave with comprehensive handouts and most likely a prize or two! Power-point presentation.	$201- $350
Landrey, Sheileen	Cultural Aspects of Clothing	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Through interactive stations and hands-on activities, students examine how people’s cultural background, geography, and climate affect the clothing they wear.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	Welcome Home, Bedouins (United Arab Emirates)	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Children will learn, compare and discuss culturally-based gender roles in the home as part of traditional Bedouin society. An age appropriate program for grades 3-6	$101- $200

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