http://www.semls.org/performer/index.asp Find out when new programs are added to the Massachusetts Performers & Programs Directory. The directory is provided as a service to the librarians in Massachusetts through a joint effort of the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems. en-us klussier@semls.org performer@semls.orghttp://www.semls.org/performer/images/P&PDir130pix.jpg http://www.semls.org/performer/index.asp 130 260 23 24 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Saturday Sunday massperformhttp://feedburner.google.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/KgkbTiJhnlk/detail.asp Ballooning (making balloon animals): This event is for all ages. I create balloon sculptures of dogs, teddy bears, crazy hats, swords, and much more. This event prices at: $45.00 for the first 1/2 hour. After the first 1/2, $15.00 for every additional 15 minutes. There is a $45.00 flat fee for appearance and travel time (long distance travel may cost extra.) This fee only applies if you, the customer, chooses to have less than a 1/2 hour of performance time from myself, Band-Aid the Balloon Man. (WARNING: CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECEIVE A BALLOON CREATION DUE TO ENDANGERMENT TO THE CHILD FROM SUFFOCATION!!) ---------------------------------------- Children Magic Shows: This event is for children of ages 5-10. It involves basic magic tricks (card tricks, color changing magic, disappearing acts, etc.) and participation from the children. This event is $20.00 for the first 15 minutes. An additional 15 minutes is $10.00 more. The maximum time for a magic show is a 1/2 an hour. ---------------------------------------- Clown Act: This is a whimsical, fun filled, audience participation performance. This event is put on by myself and with help from you and the rest of the audience. It include magic, miming, balloon twisting, and more. The performance is for all ages! This event runs about a 1/2 hour and is $50.00. ~CLASSES~Balloon Twisting: This is a class for people of ALL AGES that want to be the life of the party. I teach the craft of basic balloon twisting. This class will allow people to learn the techniques and styles of ballooning, also some different balloon sculptures (such as dogs, giraffes, swords, and more!) Twisting classes can run a couple different ways. They can be held as a several weeks/ days program (for camps, after school programs, etc.) This will allow the students to progress each week/ day to advance to more difficult sculpture. Also creational sparks will start to fly and bounce off one another forming new ideas and ways to create. The class can be a one day program, for any amount time that is desired by you. Classes can include a beginners ballooning kit. This kit contains 48 twisting balloons, a hand pump, and an instructional book that will help remind you how to create the sculptures that were learned in class. Also the book might help you learn some new ones too. Some time during class, if some have the book, I will refer to it; because some need a little more instruction then just me talking. I strongly recommend the kit that way everyone can be on the same page. Not to worry if you run out of balloons during any class time and have order the kit and ran out coming back to class I will provide more for you during class and a few practice ones for home. Also during the class I will give you a website that give you great quality balloons. (I am not affiliated with this company so I am not just trying to sell you when I say great quality.) The cost of each kit is $12.95. Note: If you choose to get the kit through myself, please give me enough time, notice in advance so I can order them and have them in time for class. If you chose not to order the ballooning kit you must provide a pump and balloons for yourself. Prices will be determined by: Travel Time Amount of Classes and Time Thu, 9 Jul 2009 7:49:12 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1441 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/7xUwQRP8MhM/detail.asp A Children’s Story Book, Fairy Tale or Poem is used for each session as the jumping-off point for children to use their creativity, body, and senses to explore the joyful world of movement via literature. From one to several pages at a time are read, then the children turn those ideas and images into exhilarating movement activities which help children develop physical as well as cognitive skills such as attention span, cooperation, coordination, balance, and self-esteem. Children create vivid spatial worlds with props like streamers, stretchy fabric and feathers, and rhythm instruments. Warm-ups are designed to engage brain development and reading skills (eg. horizontal and vertical eye tracking, and cross-lateral exercises.) Suggested attire: comfortable clothing, socks or bare-feet. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:27:59 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1440 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/dUsiKlKji4E/detail.asp MUSIC OF FRIENDSHIP, INCLUSION, VERBAL AND NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION, THEMES OF MANNERS, RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND SELF, CARING, LOVE, THE POWER OF WORDS, ACTIONS, THOUGHTS. MULTICULTURAL PUPPETS AND INSTRUMENTS ARE INTEGRATED, ALONG WITH UNIQUE INSTRUMENTS, STORYTELLING, POETRY, MOVEMENT, AND VITAL MESSAGES FOR EVERYDAY LIVING WITH A SENSE OF RESPECT FOR SELF, EACH OTHER AND THE EARTH Fri, 29 May 2009 8:29:51 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1439 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/BMJfhb1_RaU/detail.asp Interactive singing, creative movement, storytelling, puppets, stuffed animals, literacy awareness, listening skill development, dramatic play, words that nurture self esteem, adult-child bonding, love, caring, potential, joy; instruments, dancing scarves, 30 years experiences Fri, 29 May 2009 8:29:51 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1438 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/dD83eOKUn5g/detail.asp Joyful interactive singing, clapping games, finger plays, bounces, tickle chants, listening skills, dancing, musical concepts within songs, story, puppets, stuffed animals, peek a boo scarves, instruments, parades, words that nurture bonding, self esteem, potential, love! Fri, 29 May 2009 8:29:51 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1436 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/fwYcMgCNJ2I/detail.asp This workshop will be set up in stations where each girl will learn about the world of drama, with an art "skit" thrown in for fun. Children will learn about Greek theater at their first stop on this dramatic journey and will make a Greek mask. Next, they will perform a mime with their Greek mask. Then, they will learn about costuming and sketch a costume design (with lots of sample costumes to kick start their creative juices). They will then learn about storytelling and how that is translated into a play and finally, the girls will get up and do some dramatic movement. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:51:5 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1433 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/wBX5AEFOJ54/detail.asp Stories, songs and fun guaranteed to demonstrate that there's magic in a book. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:49:40 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1434 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/zKn1TVTvLRc/detail.asp Program dramatizes stories of two 19th century New England women of color. Sarah Harris, who dreamed of opening her own school for African-American children, but cruel prejudice and bigotry made that a nightmarish experience. Maria W. Stewart, cheated out of an inheritance by an unscrupulous white merchant, took up public speaking and delivered her first speech at Franklin Hall in Boston. She became the first American born woman to lecture in defense of women's rights. These two women demonstrated an unyielding and fearless resolve to obtain liberty and social justice. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:45:57 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1435 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/hDfIlIr--lA/detail.asp A magician's magic brings forth three wishes. Mon, 11 May 2009 12:19:57 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1432 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/ZP1eEiY50fs/detail.asp Mike was a featured performer at the 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll, and his new reading program Blast Off with Books will launch your young readers' imagination to new heights. Mike combines magic, comedy and storytelling with an exciting space theme, that kids think is a BLAST! Mon, 11 May 2009 9:50:56 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1431 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/RY1ZRzZORc0/detail.asp A friendly hands on overview of basic twisting technique and teaching the steps to make balloon sculptures including dog, teddy bear, hats, swords, turtle, and most requests. Thu, 7 May 2009 7:24:53 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1430 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/Fy8zY1t06f8/detail.asp What if your class happened to be in a theater, and ran into the ghost of William Shakespeare? What might he share with them from his 400 year look at his works? Actor, storyteller and Shakespeare scholar J.T. Turner portrays William Shakespeare, and brings The Bard’s tales and times to life. Students learn about how Shakespeare became an actor and a playwright, and what it was like to be a performer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. This is a fun, fast paced, interactive show, and your students will learn what Elizabethan Theater was like, while listening and participating in some of Shakespeare's most famous scenes. Wed, 6 May 2009 8:6:30 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1429 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/WF6TVeQvzb8/detail.asp Stories from many cultures and Alicia's traveling Koala puppet, Pierre, highlight this entertaining event for children 5 and up and their families. Originally created for the Massachusetts libraries, the program has complemented library summer reading events, book fairs at schools, state park family nights and more. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 8:45:15 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1427 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/m5zRDCb5z5A/detail.asp This is a complete comedy magic and ventriloquist show. It can be tailored for any venue.Library shows a specialty. Audience participation. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 8:42:22 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1426 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/massperform/~3/mNk-ApchYgQ/detail.asp Teens ages 12-18 are invited to attend a 1 hour session on videogame design. After a short intro to common game elements, participants will register for an free account on the Cartoon Network, play a few Ben 10: Alien Force games, and then develop their own Ben 10 game from stock characters, settings and obstacles using Game Creator. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:21:46 -04:00 http://www.semls.org/performer/detail.asp?ProgramID=1422