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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Kuhn, Lindsay	Traveling Farm	Life Skills- Food, Nature- Animals, Science	Smoke Ridge Organics is a fully operating organic farm located in Rochester, NY. Our animals participate in an on farm petting zoo and have toured several libraries and schools around the state. I bring a miniature horse, calf, sheep, goat, pig, angora rabbit, peacock, turkey, chicken, duck, and quail; along with anything else that is new or fits in the trailer. Most of our animals are heritage breeds, there is an explanation of the history of the breed, how the animal benefits the farm, what products come from the animal, and general care and management. Kids can pet the animals learn to handle them. This program is suitable for the 2013 summer reading program.	$101- $200
FELDMAN, GARY ((ORGANIC FOOD/NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS))	WHAT "ON EARTH" IS HAPPENING?	Life Skills- Other, Media- Other, Nature- Environment	Gary Feldman, consumer food educator and a forerunner in public education on GMO food, addresses the issue of whether humanity and the ecosystem can survive with fast-track science and futuristic technologies. Look at the diminishing farms, forests and dying oceans here and throughout the world.... Yes - food, water, trees, DNA – even air have become owned (patented). We will talk about the devastating cause and effect of the disappearing bees and butterflies. Learn how nature has been pushed to the brink. What is the role that science is playing in this “unnatural” evolution? Did enough people take heed of what Rachel Carson was saying in Silent Spring? Was George Orwell’s 1984 fiction? We will focus on intellectual property, atmospheric manipulation, censorship, the “precious” components in your computers and cell phones, tracking devices, biometrics, “smart” meters, paperless banking, our unhealthy healthcare system, the evolving pharmaceutical industry and so much in between. Learn how these seemingly unrelated subjects actually, and amazingly are connected.	$201- $350
DINOSAURS, ROCK	DINOSAURS ROCK Dig Into Reading Adventure	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	We bring the museum to you! Giant exhibits & interactive, entertaining performance - 50+ life-size & genuine museum-quality fossils, 5-500 million years old. Students create original dinosaur art - 50 foot mural & interact with exhibit pieces. Topics: extinction theory, plant vs. meat-eaters, fossil formation..Act as paleontologist during fossil dig...take home genuine specimens like dinosaur bone, shark teeth... Ninth year. Seen by 1MM+. Clients include Bronx Zoo, National Geographic. Gems Rock Mineral Adventures, too. Dig into Reading!	$351- $500
ricaud, andre	exotis animal program	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Nature- Other	Educational program teaching the respect, handling and knowledge of small exotic animals from around the world as well as knowing when to touch and when not too washing your hands respecting our environment, recycle knowledge of our local endangered animals educating yourself before purchasing any animal	$201- $350
Cain, Ron	Captain HurriCain's Seaside Magic Show	History, Nature- Marine Life, Performing Arts- Magic	As the seagoing Captain HurriCain, Ron Cain promotes reading while celebrating the state's beaches and bodies of water. While telling tales and showing tricks from his travels, Captain HurriCain demonstrates a wacky way with water. Illusions include a container that causes water to disappear and reappear, faucets that defy the laws of nature, and an umbrella that does card tricks. Young audiences also meet Barnacle the Shark and learn about the legend of Champ the sea serpent. Since 1998, Ron has created magic shows based on the annual summer reading program theme. Each program uses magic and humor to promote reading and help children feel good about themselves. A Syracuse University graduate and former teacher, Ron has more than 16 years of experience performing at schools, libraries, companies and festivals throughout New York. He also has appeared on television’s Pappyland and Saturday Showboat. His magic shows with educational messages include Tune In To Magical Idol, Uncle Sam's Old Time Magic Show, Magic of America, Wandering Wizard Show, Magical Museum Show, Tex the Cowboy Magician's Wild West Show, and the Case of the Missing Bunny.	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	In The Groves	Multicultural- Other, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celebrate trees and flowering plants with this unique performance. Refreshing, lyrical and provocative In the Grove looks at the many ways different cultures have imagined the living world of trees. From a delicate tale of love celebrating the Cherry trees of Japan, to an old English song that speaks of the hidden language of flowers, to the poignant Cornish legend of One Tree Hill, we'll travel ‘round the world in story celebrating this garden of delights. Each tale is surrounded by music and songs from many lands. The event culminates with the haunting Czech legend The Dancing Spirit of the Birch Grove. “It awakened in all of us there a sense of the spirit in things.” Jay O’Callahan	$501- $1000
Boertzel, Brooke	If You Really Love Polar Bears...	Music, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Meet Patchy...a little boy who LOVES polar bears and claims to be their biggest fan. While taking a magical journey in search of his favorite ice bear, Patchy learns that polar bears are in trouble due to climate change and humans' wasteful habits! Patchy's big dream is to encourage people to make smart choices, conserve energy and help save the polar bears! Told through music, puppetry and physical comedy, this 45-minute performance educates children about climate change and the impact it's having on animals' habitats. It also encourages children to dream big by letting them know there is a lot kids can do to help their community and the entire planet!	$351- $500
Collins, Dawn	Music, Movement and Expressive Arts	Music, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Other	Information and demonstration of the recreational and therapeutic benefits of the expressive arts, including visual arts, literary arts, music and movement. Interactive participation encouraged. A visual arts activity may include collage, followed by free writing or poetry and a music/movement piece to express what happened in the process of immersing into the art-making. An explanation of how using a multi-modal approach accesses different senses and expands the experience. This is a no-experience necessary program. no fear program. Music making may include hand-held percussion or stringed instruments.	$101- $200
Powers, Eric	Homes, Sweet Homes	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Other	Parents and their children will be able to determine how and where to a place bird or bat house in their own backyard as they construct one! Supplies will be provided for each student to assemble and take home. Safety will be discussed prior to assembly as small scale tools will be used. Please specify bird or bat house when booking. $15 materials fee per bird/bat house. If you have your own cordless drill from home, please bring it.	$201- $350
Levin, Ira	Cycling on the Recycle Cycle	Music, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Storytelling	An interactive environmental extravaganza that gets the audience singing about the Recycle Cycle, helping Captain Tree save the day and realizing that We are All Connected in the Web of Life. Find out how much fun being green can be! Great for Earth Day celebrations or year round!	$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.