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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Stewart, Charles	Let's fly kites (For kids of all ages)	Science, Visual Arts- Crafts, Visual Arts- Crafts	This family friendly workshop allows up to twenty-five participants to learn about kite history, how to fly a kite, and kite safety. They decorate a pre-cut 20X20 inch Diamond shaped plastic kite sail with permanent markers. Then with help install a frame made of two 1/8 inch wooden dowels and a square rubber band, using address labels. Next Add a colorful tail and they have a kite that will fly very well indeed. Flying line is supplied. Recommended for ages six up. Enough tables are needed to allow the kite makers to spread their kite sails. Chairs are needed as well. Helpers are needed for the younger children. Helpers may be library personnel or parents.	$201- $350
TheatreworksUSA, -	Patrick Garner's THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER, & PRANKSTER	History, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	The greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at your school! One of America's most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison (as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner), engages your students in this exciting, hands-on, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives.	$501- $1000
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Color Lab (Preschool Workshop)	Other, Science	Color Lab This workshop will introduce preschoolers to the exciting world of color. They will make a new friend while learning about the colors of the rainbow and will experiment with their creative side during an activity on color mixing. Demostrations will be conducted to introduce students to the primary colors as well as color mixing. These are programs specifically designed for children ages 3 and 4, and take place at your location. Our only requirements are: a room that can be darkened if needed, with tables and chairs where the children can work comfortably; a small table to set up our equipment and access to water and electricity. The children perform experiments, participate in demonstrations and, for most workshops, there is a take home item for each child at the end of the program. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200
Novogrodski, Marvin	The Science/ Dance Experience	Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Dance, Science	First, see a magic show that defines science. Second, play with a host of fun toys and verbalize the action words discovered while playing with them. Third, using those action words, Marvelous Marvin conducts a movement class in which students explore the simple science principles discovered while students express themselves kinesthetically. Geared for Pre-K-3rd graders. Workshop can handle one class at a time. 30 kids maximum	$101- $200
Tincknell, Roger	Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment	Music, Nature- Environment, Science	From rain forests to recycling, conservation to compost, Earth Rhythms journeys from our own backyard to around the world with a variety of musical styles and instruments. Performed on a variety of stringed, wind, and percussion instruments, Earth Rhythms is also a multicultural journey to many lands. Hear songs, animal stories, legends and facts to the accompaniment of the Aztec rain stick, Inca flute, Russian balalaika, African drum, banjo, guitar and mandolin. The audience participates in singing, moving, and playing percussion instruments. A good fit for 2013 Summer Reading.	$201- $350
Tomecek, Stephen	The Science of Sports	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Other, Science	Scientist and award-winning author Steve The Dirtmeister Tomecek takes a slightly serious look at the science behind many of the sports that kids love to play. The program features over a dozen interactive demonstrations which are safe enough for kids to try themselves. We begin with a look at athletes and why reaction time and hand-eye coordination is so important. We then explore the roles played by inertia, leverage, angular momentum, friction and gravity in everything from bowling and basketball to soccer and baseball!	$201- $350
Thompson, Liz	Bats!	Nature- Animals, Science	Explore popular bat myths, meet bats from around the world, discover NYS bats and uncover the many ways in which bats help humankind. Multi-media program incorporates slides, models, echolocation recordings and audience participation. Kids get bat rings!	$101- $200
Marki, Trish	Silent Wings	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Science	Our education programs allow learners of all ages to see live birds of prey up-close and to learn about the impressive adaptations and behaviors of these remarkable birds. We also discuss the conservation issues that impact them and how to make a difference. We offer hands-on learning with real feathers,talons and other interactive items for the audience. We also touch on wildlife rehabilitation and local wildlife and what to do when you find injured or orphaned wildlife.	$201- $350
Mayes, Sara	Flower Power!	Nature- Environment, Nature- Gardening, Science	Soft colors and sweet scents ~ this is a beautiful botanical program for springtime! Participants learn some amazing flower facts, one child becomes a giant blossom to illustrate the parts of a flower, and participants learn to color using fresh flower petals.	$101- $200
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Current Problems in Horticulture and Agriculture	Nature- Environment, Nature- Gardening, Science	Concentrates on the numerous diseases, pests, and environmental factors whicha re currently causing damage to trees and shrubs throughout the nation, with the Hudson Valley in particular.	$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.