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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
.DiDonna, Joseph	.Balloon Animal Art by Joey D	Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	People will be amazed by the best balloon art you have ever seen. See pictures of my work at www.josephdidonna.com/Balloon_Animals.html to see why I am the busiest balloon twister in the Capital District.	$201- $350
A Magical Storyteller, Domino the Great	"The Splish Splash Reading Show"	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Other	Domino's, "The Splish Splash Reading Show" is an action packed program that will grab the attention of children (and fun loving adults too) with amazing magic tricks, fun storytelling, hilarious age-appropriate humor, tons of audience participation, music and more. This reading program will make your summer a real "SPLASH" and pack your library with young readers who are ready for some real fun in the sun at YOUR Library!	$201- $350
Abracadabra with, Melvin the Magnificent	Make A Spalsh - Read	Performing Arts- Magic, Visual Arts- Other	Melvin and Hocus Pocus the magic bunny have put together an action packed, funny interactive water themed magic show for your library this summer! A floating beach ball and Hocus Pocus the magic bunny could mean only one thing, grab your beach blanket and don't miss this show. Just imagine your kids leaving the library with laughter in their heart, imagination in their head, and a stack of books in their arms!	$201- $350
Agostino, Christopher	Transformations! A World History of Masks and Painted Faces	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	To transform ourselves with body art is a universal art, practiced in every culture around the world. Before we ever painted on a cave wall we painted on ourselves. In this power to change ourselves we demonstrate our self-awareness and set ourselves apart from the world of the animals. Through mask and makeup art from world cultures, Christopher Agostino presents the story of this fundamental human art in a fascinating performance illustrated by his amazing facepainting on audience volunteers. Traditional folktales and the stories behind the masks are brought to life on the faces of the audience. For theater, rituals, celebrations, status, and as a beautiful art, the reasons we choose to transform ourselves are as varied as the images we create. From Native cultures we find symbolic signs and colors that imbue the wearer with totemic powers. From Asia we see the sophisticated makeup of the Chinese Opera, Japanese Kabuki and the Kathakali dancers. And from Africa there is an endless treasure of face and body art, from the Spirit Masks to the profound aesthetics of the Nuba who turned themselves into a work of art each day. This is the art of transformation.	$501- $1000
Albert, Michael	Michael Albert Modern Pop Art Experience at the Library	History, Performing Arts- Literary Artists, Visual Arts- Crafts	Michael Albert Pop Artist & author of "An Artist's America" (Henry Holt, 2008)brings his Modern Pop Art Experience to the Library which includes a Pop Art Show (of prints--formal(gallery) or informal (tape & tacks)), Artist/author presentation & talk, Hands-on Cereal Box Collage (Recycled Pop Art Workshop & FREE Art Gift giveaway for all participants..it is also a great opportunity for P/R	$351- $500
Bady, Robin	Drawing Stories From Around the World!	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Drawing stories are among the oldest forms of storytelling in the world, coming from the era of cave drawings to and happening still today. They are fun, surprising, and easy to learn. Storyteller Robin Bady will share the magic and the "how to" of these stories with you! First, she performs one of the stories from her global repertoire. Then you learn to do it yourself. Finally, working individually or in groups or as a class, you create your own drawing stories that you then will present to the others in the workshop. By the end of the show, you will have learned a whole new way of communicating. You will surprise your teachers, astonish your family, and have a whole lot of fun! Robin is a world travelling performer and loves to tell her stories and listen to yours too!	$351- $500
Basini, Lisa	Dog Biscuits	Life Skills- Food, Life Skills- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Dog Biscuits - Lets make dog biscuits that will be baked at home then donated to a local aminial shelter. This is a great way for YA's to earn credits. Great for all ages!	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Ginger Bread Houses	Life Skills- Food, Life Skills- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Join the Baking Coaches for some Holiday Fun. Create a memory at your library. We bring it all pre-baked Gingerbread Cut outs frosting candy Music and even a box to take home the house. Make a house a home with the baking coach this holiday season!	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Graffiti Cake	Life Skills- Food, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Let's cake decorate using frosting and food coloring spray paint. Everyone goes home with a completed cake that serves up to 6people. Plus, a bakery box, and all the tools to make this a culinary delight for all	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Halloween - Nightmare Cake	Life Skills- Food, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Create a cake to look like your worst nightmare, just in time for Halloween. This will be a great way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family	$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.