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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Cain, Ron	Professor GreenPockets' Performing Bug Show	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Magic	Meet Central New York magician Ron Cain's new character, Professor GreenPockets, the good-natured dean of green and master of eco-magic. In Professor GreenPockets' Performing Bug Show, Cain catches the reading bug and makes him the star of the show! This entertaining, educational revue also features magic with a spelling bee, bookworm, flea circus, counting ladybug & caterpillar-turned-butterfly. As always, Ron uses humor and illusion to promote the value of reading and the importance of visiting your local library. The show highlights the state reading program theme, Catch the Reading Bug. 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 Professor GreenPockets' Performing Bug Show, The Magic of Being Green, Tune In To Magical Idol, Magic of America, Wandering Wizard Show, Magical Museum Show, Case of the Missing Bunny, Captain HurriCain’s Seaside Magic Show, Discover Millennium Magic Show and Holiday Hocus Pocus.	$201- $350
Mendez, Kerry Ann	Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Perennial Gardening & Landscaping	Nature- Gardening	I offer more than 12 different perennial gardening and landscaping lectures. A list of topics is on my web page, www.pyours.com/speaking-services. All presentations are accompanied by PowerPoint and handouts. I am 'passionate perennialist' that enjoys mixing humor with practical information for creating low-maintenance, high impact perennial gardens and landscapes that audiences find entertaining, uplifting, and educational. My presentations focus on time-saving gardening designs and techniques; workhorse plants; and organic approaches to lawns and gardens. I have published two gardening books. My first, The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists, was released in March 2010 with more than 3,000 books already sold. More about these books is on my web site at www.pyours.com/books.	$101- $200
Keeffe Schwartzman, Gigi	ROCKIN' IN THE OCEAN (full band)	Music, Nature- Environment, Nature- Marine Life	Rockin’ in the Ocean” is a rollicking collection of Rock, Swing and Doo-Wop songs about Sea Mammals and other ocean inhabitants from a highly interactive show written for Elementary School children and their parents and teachers at the request and under the guidance of the New York Aquarium. Gigi, a multi-award winning singer, was asked by the Aquarium to write and produce a show celebrating Sea Mammals in a fun and stylized form reminiscent of blasts from the past, and “Rockin’ in the Ocean” is the result Gigi® and the Lend Me a Hand Band® is a multi-generational musical troupe dedicated to bringing joy to young audiences through musical merriment, theatre and literature. Whether it’s purely for entertainment or used as a means to educate children, music is a powerful force that gets kids of all ages involved and creates a memorable experience for them. Making it interactive, through songs and games set to music, has been integral to the success of the band and one of the keys to unleashing the imagination of their rapt listeners!FULL BAND - FOUR (USUALLY DURING WEEK) TO SIX PLAYERS (EVENINGS & WEEKENDS) DEPENDENT UPON AVAILABILITY.	$501- $1000
!, briz	EARTHSONGS-(Saving the Environment Through Music) National Tour	Music, Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment	Earth friendly songs and a powerpoint slide presentation interspersed with environmental narratives makes this an entertaining and educational show. Briz presented a wonderful,entertaining and informative program to all 900 students in our school. His presentation left the students wanting more. -Marilyn Katz-Vice Principal Lawrence Intermediate School	$201- $350
Bivona, Paula	Herbs for Winter Health	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Food, Nature- Other	Herbs for Winter Health ~ I Discover how to use the Power of herbs to strengthen the immune system and ward of the discomfort of colds & flu! Topics include: Obtaining good quality herbs, Preparation techniques, Recipes & resources provided. This program can be made into a series with a more intensive look at specific herbs and their medicinal home remedy uses. This program can also be made into a hands-on / take home workshop for additional patrons fee and limit of 15 participants. Inquire by email to www.thegratefulgardener.com	$201- $350
Bivona, Paula	Earth Friendly Gardening I	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Nature- Gardening	For the NEW Gardener who is ready to get down and Dirty! Learn to plan your garden with topics such as: Garden Planning, Site Selection, Useful Tools and Techniques, Soil preparation, Plant Selection and Basic Earth Friendly Garden Management Practices & resources.	$201- $350
Science, Wondergy	Energy Zone	Health & Fitness- Other, Nature- Environment, Science	Hands-on activities where everyone can generate power, capture sunlight, and conserve energy. Together, we'll learn how we can convert energy from one form to another, how to store our energy for later, and what we can use some unusual forms of energy to do.	$351- $500
Wind, Dee and Frank	Wiggles, Giggles and Tons of Fun	Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Dee Ellen Lee and Frank Wind are tandem storytellers who perform for all ages - two tellers - 3 different styles. When performing for young children they use puppets and tell stories with lots of participation. Their repertoire consists of folktales and original stories tailored to please their audience. Come join the fun as Dee and Frank take you on a journey filled with the wonder and magic of storytelling.	$201- $350
Dayan, Nomi	Sounds of the Night	Music, Nature- Animals, Science	Explore how whales and nocturnal animals use the amazing world of sounds to get around in the dark. Touch a whale earbone and test your own ears by trying hands-on sound experiment stations with tuning forks, vibrating shakers, and other instruments. Create your own musical instrument.	$101- $200
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	How To Read the Woods (AKA Landscape Archaeology)	History, Nature- Environment, Science	Into this century what are now park woodlands were inhabited by small communities. As one travels these areas, evidence of former habitations can be seen--evidence such as foundations, stone walls, wells fruit trees, trash heaps, latrine pits, and introduced plant species are common and obvious. But most people don't realize what they are looking at when they see it. This show is an introduction to what is actually a form of archaeology which explains to those who frequently hike or otherwise are in the forest and fields, how to differentiate between the works of man and the works of nature. Can also be done in conjunction with a field trip.	$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.