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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Eagle, Matoaka	Matoaka Little Eagle- Native Americans through Song, Dance, and Story	Multicultural- Native American, Performing Arts- Dance, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Introduction to Native music, and storytelling. Intro to instruments and their meanings. Learn and sing a Native song Learn about storytelling and listen to a story Learn a Native Dance Show and Tell Q&A	$501- $1000
Bromka, Sondra & John	Erie Canal - New York State Heritage Songs and Instruments along the Waterway	History, Multicultural- Other, Music	Sondra and John Bromka use their historic instrument collection to give a lively taste of New York State's unique and distinctive cultural character along our famous water way during the 1800s. In this up-close, interactive concert, you'll hear instruments from a variety of immigrant traditions, from Irish harp, bagpipes, pennywhistle, to French hurdy gurdy, to German hackbrett (hammered dulcimer), African-American banjo, and English squeezeboxes...and music that imparts the special flavor of each culture's unique contributions.	$351- $500
Carpenter, Margot	Were They Equal? - an African story as told by Dr. Arnold Perey	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	"Were They Equal?" is a delightful story from Africa, about Tortoise, Elephant, Hippo, & You! Arnold Perey, anthropologist, in this illustrated children's book, has retold the story for children today, and illustrated it with lively pictures. He is joined by flutist Barbara Allen, and actor Anne Fielding in the telling of the story. You'll hear about Tortoise, who is small. The big animals, Elephant and Hippo, feel important because they think they are better than Tortoise. But Tortoise plays an amazing trick on them which helps them see the truth: "We are different, but our feelings inside are the same. I deserve the same respect that you do."	$101- $200
*, Andes Manta	Music And Culture of the Andes	Multicultural- Other, Music	Renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, Andes Manta is also widely recognized for the brilliance of their musicianship. The members of Andes Manta play over 35 different instruments ranging from six foot long panpipes and Andean flutes to goat toenail rattles and Spanish guitars. Throughout their dynamic performances, they weave the story of their culture and music in a captivating dialog, including student participation on stage.	$501- $1000
Riedel, Cris	Water! Water, everywhere!	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Water is all around us, and these eight stories are from all around the world. The vast oceans, the animals who live there, people adventuring with, in, and on water--all of these are included in this program!	$201- $350
Shepard, Mark	Mysts & Magick: Drums, Songs & Stories From Ireland	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celebrate the music and tales of Ireland! From the magical seals called Silkies to the likes of Giants, Finn McCool and Cucullien, to Grace O'Malley - the Irish pirate Queen (a real historical character) to the wee fairy folk, Mark Shepard draws on his Irish heritage and involves the audience on an adventure in music and story.	$351- $500
Wood, Teresa	American Girl History Tour with period dollhouses	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Other	Presentation of 7 period dollhouses reflecting the American Girls: Felicity, Addy, Kirsten, Rebecca, Samantha, Kit and Molly. History tour of miniature houses with additional time period activities such as games, crafts, songs and/or an American Girl history scavenger hunt.	$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
Theater, Open Hand	Grandfather Frost's Stories of Russia	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Open Hand Theater creates original performances based on the performance traditions of cultures around the world. Grandfather Frost weaves his magic through the Russian forest in a tale spun by Baba Yaga and her mischievous cat. Featuring Vladimir Vasyagin, our international artist in residence from Tomsk, Siberia, this traditional story introduces Russian heritage through its folk characters, music and unique style of puppetry.	$501- $1000
Edgecomb, Diane	Night Lights	Multicultural- Other, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In Night Lights, unusual star myths take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. The collection Diane has gathered teach about easily observed celestial phenomena like the origin of prominent constellations, and significant 'night lights' like Morning Star and North Star. Complemented by a humorous legend of the origin of fireflies, this program is well-rounded entertainment. Enjoy it in any indoors venue or bring it to an outdoor or nighttime setting as a special treat. Listen in wonder as tales from Greece, Estonia, Native America, Kurdistan and Korea celebrate the magic of the night sky. 'Thank you for a wonderful program last Saturday. It couldn't have been better. You really know how to act out great stories and myths. We all enjoyed your program immensely.' Sandy Pierson, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA	$351- $500

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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.