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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Gorn, Cheryl	Silk Painting	History, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Painting	The beauty of silk combines with intense paint colors in this unique workshop. Because the materials themselves are so special, participants leave feeling that they have created something wonderful. In 1 1/2 hours, participants learn basic techniques and create their own pieces. In a full day workshop, participants paint and then make their creations into pillows, earrings and cards.	$201- $350
Bromka, Sondra & John	Concert of Nature's Music on World Instruments from Many Cultures - SUMMER READING PROGRAM	Multicultural- Other, Music, Nature- Environment	Nature, Music, and Instruments Around the World and Across Time! Through time, the sounds of nature have inspired wonderful musical, poetic, and artistic dreams all around the world. From rushing waterfalls, to gentle drops of rain and melting icicles… to birdsong and crickets... to diverse sounds of the four seasons, Bells & Motley are excited to bring young audiences on a musical journey using a gamut of evocative instruments including harp and medieval fiddles, exotic zithers from Turkey and China, and many other rare exotic historical instruments, for a good measure of total surprise. A beautiful introduction to the evocative powers of music for audiences of all ages.	$351- $500
Newborn, Ph.D., Jud	LIONS OF JUDAH: THE COMPLETE, UNSUNG STORY OF JEWISH ANTI-NAZI RESISTANCE (Holocaust, Jewish, Christian, History)	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Dr. Newborn sets the dramatic and still barely known story of Jewish anti-Nazi resistance in an eye-opening framework, providing accounts of Jewish heroism that will surprise and inspire--while fundamentally changing our assumptions about how Jews responded to Nazi terror. LIONS OF JUDAH teaches audiences of all backgrounds, Christian, Jewish and other, the true meaning of courage, as we face the danger of fanaticism, bigotry and anti-democratic forces today.	$501- $1000
Beaugard, Carol	The Christmas Carol Trio	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	A wonderful holiday celebration: The Christmas Carol Trio performs 17th and 18th century carols from England, Ireland, , Scotland, France, Germany and America (sung in English, French, Scottish and German), with narrative explaining the origins of the holiday's traditions and decor. We can perform as a duet, trio, quartet or quintet, based on your needs and budget. Instrumentation includes vocals, guitar and mandolin, with the option to additionally book fiddle, bass, penny whistle or bodhran. Dress is formal attire.	$201- $350
Morse, Andy	ONE WORLD... MANY SONGS...	Multicultural- Other, Music, Nature- Animals	Put the zing in sing this summer! For your special theme this year, I offer you my One World.... Many Songs music program. The children and I will explore songs and languages from around the world through singing, dancing, play-acting and story-telling. With insights and humor arising from the interaction and inventiveness of the kids, I use gentle lessons about understanding and caring for our world and each other. 16 years experience as a full time musician/educator.	$201- $350
Tincknell, Roger	Across the Americas: A Musical Journey from Canada to South America	Multicultural- Native American, Multicultural- Other, Music	Across the Americas is a multicultural, multilingual folk music journey from Canada to Chile performed on a variety of stringed, wind and percussion instruments. The program involves students in learning about the folk instruments, songs, and dances found throughout the Americas. From the Rockies to the Andes, New England to New Orleans, Across the Americas is a celebration of the many cultural influences found throughout the Americas. Audience members are invited to participate in singing, dancing, and playing Latin and African percussion instruments.	$201- $350
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	Body Art	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Painting	Body Art - Entertainer/Artist uses quality, water-based, washable paint to create fantastic designs on face or arm, fast and very popular for all ages. Microfine glitter adds glam! Designs can be simple to more complex faces - explore the painted mask. Great to use as a kick-off to reading program or as the final party. Intergenerational day: Grandparent and grandchild get painted this day - great fun. Simple design: 1 minute per person, most complex design up to 3 minutes per person.	Up to $100
Golden, Gail	World of Wonders!	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Wondermakers perform 3 interactive folktales from around the world! Libraries can select their 3 folktales by requesting The Wondermakers Top 10. The stories to select from are from Puerto Rico, Kenya, Mexico, the USA, England, Japan, Central Africa, Ireland, Russia, and Italy. Whole audience participation as well as audience volunteers who become characters in the stories are both part of the show! The stories are all from library books. The show encourages reading, creativity, and an interest in many cultures. Mime, humor, and colorful props and costumes are all included!	$201- $350
merwin, chris	Chris Merwin eclectic music program	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Chris Merwin-solo eclectic show. This show is truly one of a kind. Featuring Buddhist meditation music and folk songs on the Japanese shakuhachi flute, old time blues, gospel, and Hawaiian music on 1920s acoustic Hawaiian lap steel guitars, and some Appalachian influenced folk music on the ten stringed Colombian tiple. Cultural and historical background is given for the music and instruments making this show highly educational as well as entertaining. The instruments in this program are works of art and of the highest quality, and very few people will see or hear them anywhere.	$351- $500
Landrey, Sheileen	Mexican Celebrations: Day of the Dead	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	The program offers an interactive introduction delving into Mexican culture, the history of the celebration and the types of events that are held to honor ancestors. Children have a hands-on opportunity to try on clothing and masks from the Museum’s collection, view International children's art and practice the Mexican art of paper cutting known as Papel picado.	$101- $200

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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.