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ARTS IN EDUCATION – MONTHLY CALENDAR PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES, 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598-4399, 914/248-2349--FAX # 914/248-3838

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May 1: Manhattan Theatre Club - Workshop & Show: This show will contribute to make Grades our students more aware of themselves and the world around them through 9-12 the power of theatre. Ardsley - Ardsley High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Flori Doyle at 693-6300 x 2281 May 1: Jane Kurtz - Author / Ethiopian Stories: Using stories from her childhood in Grades Ethiopia, the author brings that country to life for the students. She will discuss how K-2 her past influenced her writing. http://www.janekurtz.com/ Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey at 941-8880 X 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Tara Phethean at 941-8300 May 1: Sheila Arnold - Storyteller *Daisy Bates /History’s Alive: Daisy Bates (Arkansas Grade NAACP President) was the backbone of the "Little Rock Nine." Hear the story of this 8 woman determined to help integrate the Little Rock, AR schools and the severe opposition she, and the students, were subjected to. She talks about her life before becoming NAACP president, atrocities she had seen committed, her relationship with Thurgood Marshall, and the infamous 1957 - 58 year when Central High School, Little Rock, AR was to be integrated and the Federal Troops were called in by President Eisenhower. http://www.mssheila.org/Programs.html Chappaqua - Bell Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jill Melis at 646/522-0697 May 1: Roni Schotter - Visiting Author: This workshop will consist of a visual Grade interactive presentation. The goal will be to introduce children to the process 3 of creating and developing a book from conception of an idea to the actual finished product. http://www.ronischotter.com/ Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Janis at 879-4175

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May 1: Broadway Inbound - Pippin at the Music Box Theatre: PIPPIN tells the story of a Grade young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he 12 choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? http://www.pippinthemusical.com/ Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marguerite Hofferon at 763-9377 May 1: Wildlife Conservation Society - dba - Central Park Zoo Education Dept. - Wildlife Grade Theatre Presents *Butterfly Boogie: Bugs aren't gross--they're great! Let our giant 2 cockroach puppet teach your students why insects are the coolest creatures around. We then take off on a 3,000-mile adventure with our butterfly-themed show. This Interactive musical performance introduces students to the interdependence among plants and animals. http://www.centralparkzoo.com/educators/wildlife-theater.aspx Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jason Briggs at 763-7900 May 1: Project Impact - Gail Fishberg *Papermaking: Take a guided tour with artist Gail Grades Fishberg through an ancient craft that has become a contemporary art form. 4 Gail teaches students about the history of communication and paper's many widespread uses, as they make their own paper from raw pulp, using rainbow-hued dyes and found objects such as thread, yarn, leaves, and flowers. This very hands-on workshop is creative and fun from the minute participants dip their hands into the colorful pulp-filled water, until their one of a kind design is completed. http://www.projectimpact.org/workshopsdescriptions.php?p=no&id=46&nav_order=22 New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Paolo Fiorino at 576-4430 May 1: Kelly O’Sullivan - Visual Artist: This artist will give an artist talk & demonstration Grades to the students, telling her story of how she became a professional artist. She will ??? bring some of her art work to share, show a power point presentation of her work, and she will demonstate the mold process of waxing. New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marc Schneider at 576-5643 May 1: Medieval Times USA, Inc. - Medieval Times Tournament: This trip will bring to Grade life the significant aspects of the medieval times. The students have been reading 6 and studying about this period and now they will be exposed to the art, music, customs and culture of this unique time in history, as they get to see a re- enactment of a joust. www.medievaltimes.com North Salem - North Salem Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jim Savarese at 669-5414 x 2137 May 2: Bureau of Lectures & Concerts Artists - Chinese Acrobats: This program Grades showcases an aspect of Chinese culture as one of the most famous acrobatic 4-6 families in China perform. An interpreter will explain facts about their customs and school life. http://www.assemblyline.com/chinese-acrobats.html Greenburgh #7 - R.J. Bailey Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Miriam Bernabei at 761-6000 x 3132

May 2: Theatreworks, USA Corp. - The Civil War Show: This stirring production features Grade traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this complex, tumultuous 7 chapter of American history. The Civil War illuminates the humanity and sacrifices of those who fought, and the many who died. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1557 Pleasantville - Pleasantville Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kathleen Rapley at 564-9873 May 2: John Farrell - Let's Treat Each Other Better: Using interactive songs and stories will Grade explore topics of respect, justice, honesty, compassion, responsibility, acceptance, K citizenship and peace. John encourages students to think about how they treat one another and to consider the effects of their actions. Audience members will sing, laugh and reflect how it feels to be in someone else's shoes. http://www.johnfarrell.net/workshops.htm Tarrytown - John Paulding Elem. School To Visit, contact District Rep - Michael Scarantino at 631-4442 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Helen Sanchez-Zhu 631-5526 May 2-3: Washington Insider Tours, Inc. - The Blue Man Group: Blue Man Group is a Grade creative organization dedicated to creating exciting and innovative work in a wide 7 variety of media. They are perhaps best known for their successful theatrical productions which combine comedy, music and multi-media artistry to create a form of entertainment that is totally unique. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Man_Group North Salem - North Salem Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Karen Koestner at 669-5414 x 2122 May 3: Squeaky Clean - Rock & Roll: When SQUEAKY CLEAN performs, the emphasis is Grades on movement, interaction, group audience participation and FUN! In celebration of K-4 our schools 50 anniversary, they will present a 50s/60s style sock hop and will demonstrate dances of that time era. Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Madden at 238-9583 May 3: Theatreworks, USA - Martha Speaks: Martha was an ordinary dog until the day Grades she ate a bowl full of alphabet soup. Something unusual happened: all those K-2 letters went up to Martha’s brain instead of down to her stomach, and she became literally outspoken! Life with a talking dog can be lots of fun - You can amaze your family and friends, you can play tricks on the pizza delivery person, and you can even teach your pooch how to use the telephone! Martha’s clever way with words saves the day in this doggone funny new musical based on the delightful Martha Speaks series of books by Susan Meddaugh. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1558 Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Katz at 238-0455

May 3: Class Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. - Ballet Folklorico Mexico: This is an Grade authentic Mexican folk dance troupe that uses original music, dance, costumes and 5 folklore to describe the times of the Mexican Revolution, ceremonial rituals and folk stories from the Aztec, Michoccan and Guerrero. http://class-act.com/acts/BalletFolkloricoMexico/index2.asp Chappaqua - Seven Bridges Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Falbaum at [email protected] *5/3: Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 K-5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob Bergmann at 528-1354 May 3: Keep the Country Dancing, Inc. - Foot & Fiddle Dance Company *Square Dancing: Grades Learning and dancing go hand in hand (literally) as students explore why square K-5 dancing has been a popular social dance for centuries. Square dancing develops listening skills and teamwork. Students have an opportunity to experience an art form that fosters a sense of community while building a respect for an American tradition. http://www.footandfiddle.com/arts_in_education_family_entertainment.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Renee Fassert at 232-01845 *5/21-23: New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 K & 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnn Bruno at 576-4430 **5/24: Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey 941-8880 X 301 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Mallett at 941-8300 x 401 May 3: Joy Engel - Cinco de Mayo *Mexican Culture Through Dance: Joy will introduce Grade Mexican culture through a festive Cinco de Mayo dance celebration. She will combine K the teaching of both a different tradition and a new form of dance. Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Coniie Pezone at 522-6240 *5/6: Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 K For questions, contact Program Arranger - Gigi Rowe at 977-3019 May 3: Mike Veny, Inc. - Drum Circle: . Mike will lead students through these music Grades workshops to help develp social skills, self esteem and collaboration among all 3-5 students. mikeveny.com Somers - Somers High School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2404 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Katy Faivre at 845/661-9094

May 6: Arts Horizons, Inc. - Ellis Island Stories: Three immigrant characters of various Grade nationalities and an immigrations inspector tell the stories of their journey to 4 America, processing in Ellis Island and their new lives in the U.S. http://www.artshorizons.org/theatre/ellis-island-stories/22503 Tarrytown - Washington Irving Elem. School For questions, contact District Rep - Michael Scarantino at 631-4442 May 6: Arts Horizons, Inc. - Greg Vande Hey *Art on Stage!: Freestyle Arts, a vivacious New Grades York artist present a positive, interactive performance that unlocks the hidden artist K-2 within each person in the audience and teaches about different styles of history. Students will be encouraged to be confidently creative, both in their seats and as volunteers up on stage, as they join the performer in making art. This fun and unusual interactive art project open minds, build character and teach different styles of modern art. http://www.artshorizons.org/multi-disciplinary-arts/art-on-stage/22511

Tuckahoe - W. E. Cottle Elem. & Tuckahoe Middle Schools To visit, contact District Rep - Bruce Watkins at 337-6600 x 1260 For questions, contact District Rep - Kathryn Newman at 771-9015 May 6: Peter Lourie - Visiting Author/Adventurer *The River Books: This author Grade does a wonderful storytelling program about the Hudson River as he shares 3 his experiences of canoeing on it. The students will also learn about the river’s history, culture and literature. Peter will also help students with their writing skills. http://www.peterlourie.com/books/romountains/ http://www.peterlourie.com/teachers/HudsonRiverPresentation.htm Yorktown - Brookside Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Florence O’Connor at 243-8006 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Renee Menzie at 243-8094 May 6 & 7: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - Shakespeare Workshops: The goal of Grade this residency is for the actors to work with the students so they can 8 experience the text and a variety of interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will get to participate in scenes. http://www.hvshakespeare.org/default.asp Chappaqua - Bell Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Dunleavy at 917/658-9485

May 6-10: Judy Fuhrer - Art & Culture of Yoga: This workshop will include the art and Grades history of yoga, Integrating music, dance and movements focusing on yoga as an K-4 arts form. Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Fitzgerald at [email protected] May 6, 7 & 10: Edward (Ted) Scheu - That Poetry Guy: Ted will perform his poetry for the Grade students. He performs in a theatrical style to excite and motivate them. 2 After that, he will conduct workshops to help them write and read their own Poems. http://www.poetryguy.com/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattarat 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Beth Johnson at 787-0320

May 6 & 7, 13-15: Kazuko Omori - Japanese Culture & Art *Calligraphy: This program will Grades introduce students to the Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy. 6-8 They will discover aesthetic qualities of this art form. Students will work both individually and cooperatively to understand, create, analyze and judge others work. Lakeland - Copper Beech Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kathleen Moran or Heather Graessle at 245-1885 May 6-19: KJK Productions, Inc. - Kevin J. Kearins *Director of The Sound of Music: Grades Kevin will work with our students and coordinate all the creative aspects of the 2-4 show working with other professionals: Bill Brown / Music Director and Stephanie Roberts & Jacquie Militano / Choreographers; and the school staff. Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Stephanie Gold at [email protected] May 7: Todd Strasser - Visiting Author: Todd will be conducting an assembly and a Grade hands on writing workshop on the "life of a book" from the idea to finished 8 product. A workshop will be held in story structure and it will teach them the difference between showing a story vs. telling a story through writing by using descriptive words. http://www.toddstrasser.com/ Chappaqua - Bell Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Dunleavy at 917/658-9485 May 7: Sam Ladley - Hear Ye! Hear Ye!: This program offers students the opportunity Grade to see artifacts from America's past and hear stories of early American life. The 4 students will also dip candles, write with quill pens and learn calligraphy. http://colonialman.webs.com/ Lakeland - Thomas Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy D’Addona at 245-4802 May 7: Chariot of the Sun - Jeffrey Benoit *Stories of Greek Mythology: Meet the Grade heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology! Using a combination of poetry, 6 masks, mime, and skillful audience participation, Jeffrey Benoit brings these classic tales to life. Included is the myth of Phaethon and his chariot, Pandora and her mysterious box, and the thrilling tale of Odysseus and Cyclops. It's a dynamic presentation that offers an accessible and fun introduction to the stories of ancient Greece. http://www.chariotusa.com/ Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact District Rep - Fredenque Frenkel at 320-9658

May 7: Jonathan Kruk & Richard Bala - The Hudson River Ramblers: Dressed in Grade colonial clothing, folksinger Rich Bala and storyteller Jonathan Kruk (aka The 4 Hudson River Ramblers) use songs and stories to take you back to the time of the Revolutionary War in New York State. Along the way you'll meet famous (and infamous) people like George Washington and Benedict Arnold, relive battles such as Saratoga, Stony Point, and Oriskany, visit places like West Point and Fort Ticonderoga, ride with Sybil Luddington the 16 year old "female Paul Revere", witness the fate of lovely Jane McCrea, and more!! Find out why New York State, and the Hudson River in particular, was so strategic and vital to the outcome of the War for Independence. http://www.richbala.com/RiverRamblers.htm Yorktown - Crompond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Florence O’Connor at 243-8006 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Patricia Lally-Cahan at 917/553-4496 May 7 & 8: ForArtist - Stephen Mancusi *Forensic Artist: Detective Stephen Mancusi is a Grades professional forensic artist who worked for the NYCPD for many year. His 9-12 program explains the connections between art and forensic science,with extensive examples of his work on actual cases. In the workshops, he will work with students as they create their own composite sketches, much like a forensic artist would sketch a suspect. http://www.forartist.com/biopage.htm New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joel Fridovich at 576-4393 May 8: Michael Garland - Author/Illustrator Workshop: The presentation will show how Grades an author-illustrator develops a story and supports it with text and pictures He will 1-5 discuss with the studio arts students insights about commercial art and art careers. http://www.garlandpicturebooks.com/garlandpicturebooks.com/Home.html Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob Bergmann at 528-1354 May 8: Sadecky’s Puppets - New Friends: Kate notices that her best friend Briana has Grade been acting mean to some of the other kids in the neighborhood. Kate doesn’t want K to participate in the meanness, or stand by while it is going on, so she has a choice to make: tell her friend she needs to stop the bullying, or find a new best friend. . http://www.livepuppets.com/2012productions.html Peekskill - Woodside Elem. School To visit or for questions, contact Program Arranger - Caryl Bruno at 400-8362 May 8 & 9: Richard Ricca - American Civil War Artifacts: Students will experience this Grade extensive collection of Civil War artifacts and stories. 7 Irvington - Irvington Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Miller at 591-8505 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Mitchell at 591-9494 . *5/20: Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 7 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-0658 **5/28 & 29: Chappaqua - Seven Bridges Middle School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 7 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Falbaum at 241-0692

May 8-10: Dance Theatre of Harlem - Dance Techniques: this residency will focus on the Grades development of technique and structure through choreography, creative movement 2-4 and improvisation. Artists will show the basic and intermediate techniques that promote consistency and reliability of performance. http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/outreach/residencies New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnn Bruno at 576-4430 May 9: Performing Arts Center - Dallas Children’s Theater *The True Story About The Grade Three Little Pigs: This classic fairtale is brought to life in live theatre through this 2 production. Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story and YOU determine the ending of the play in this rock Hip-Hop-ity musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! http://tickets.dct.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=26688 Chappaqua - Grafflin & Roaring Brook Elem. Schoosl For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debbie Lennghan at 238-5560 or Christine O’Malley at 861-2142 *Grade New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440 May 9: Tony Abbott Books - Author Visit: Mr. Abbott will be giving the students an Grades introduction to creative writing in a variety of forms including fiction, non-fiction 2-5 and poetry. He will use humor and excitement to draw the students into the pleasures of reading and writing. http://www.tonyabbottbooks.com/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattarat 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Beth Johnson at 787-0320 May 9: Karen DeMauro - The Acting Center *Colonial Kids: Karen will perform her Grade Interactive Story Journeys plus workshops. The stories will focus on Colonial times. 4 http://www.theactingcenter.com/education.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Increase Miller Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susan Dillon at 763-7500 x 9616 May 9: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey - Midsummer Night’s Dream: Students will Grade see a production of Shakespeare’s play and it will be followed by a post- 8 production discussion of the performance and Shakespeare in general. It will also enhance their literature studies. http://www.shakespearenj.org/Education/LIVE2010/Midsummer/Info.html Mt. Pleasant - Westlake Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Lisa Sanfillippo at 769-5500 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Loreen Forella at 747-2285 May 9: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Annie Hickman *Weaving the Wild: The artist Grade presents visual art and dance, demonstrating costumes made of basketry 1 materials with music. She changes from one creature to another telling stories and using artistic techniques and creative inspirations. http://weavingthewild.com/ TO SEE PICTURES: http://weavingthewild.com/Photos.php Somers - Primrose School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2404 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Trembley at 482-1199

May 9 & 10: Kevin Geraghty - Sensory Awareness: Students will hear stories and songs Grade about animals and nature in a series of activities designed to awaken the senses K and spark the imaginations. Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob Bergmann at 528-1354 May 10: Casey Carle - Bubblemania *Science, Art & Comedy: Using expert skills, and Grade amazing visuals, students will be fascinated by this program. This artistic K demonstration of the art and science of creating bubble sculptures is explored. Students are intrigued by this creative form of artistic expression. The program is loaded with visual comedy, big band music and songs. http://www.bubblemania.com/ Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marcy Pluta at 917/887-8254 *5/21: Lakeland - Lincoln-Titus Elem. School *Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 K & 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Craig Colasante at [email protected] **5/30: Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K For questions, contact Program Arranger - Brooke Stuart at 917/763-9511 May 10: Huga Tuga Creations, LLC - Joe Shandrowski *Literary Theatre: Something Grades different and special for schools who are looking for the most original and age Pre K-2 appropriate enrichment experience available. Huga Tuga Books, Music & HugaTuga "Reading Rocks" Literary Theater created and performed by Joe Shandrowski. http://www.hugatuga.com/kgr3program.html New Rochelle - Barnard Early Childhood Center School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debra Rosario at 396-2437 May 10: Wendy Guagenti - The Art of Bookmaking: The artist will present a brief Grade bookmaking lesson and mini workshops for students. Students will listen and 2 follow the directions on folding techniques and how to embellish the books with various art materials. New Rochelle - Daniel Webster Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Pat Ketcham at 576-4468 May 10: Kathleen Sartor - Sirius Coyote *Latin American Music & Culture: Through Grade music and the telling of legends and myths, students will be exposed to the multi- 5 cultural music of different native peoples of the Americas and Caribbean. Not only will they see the various types of instruments, they will learn how music and folklore reflect the people. http://www.siriuscoyote.org/coyote3.html Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact District Rep - Fredenque Frenkel at 320-9658 *5/31: Irvington - Main Street Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Millerat 591-9780 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cristina Fiol at 591-1961

May 10 & 13: Historic Hudson Valley - Van Cortlandt Manor *Crafts & Tasks: Students Grade visit several stations throughout the historic property to participate in and 4 observe 18th-century household chores, crafts, or leisure activities. This intensive, in-depth experience may include workshops in textiles, games, and dancing. http://www.hudsonvalley.org Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Shelley Graham at 432-8086 May 13: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Flying Ship Productions *Fire On the Mountain: Grades A classic African folktale is given new life as a spirited four person musical K-5 theatre production by Jonathan Luks. Journey with Alemayu, a young shepherd boy, through the vast mountains as he searches for his sister and learns life’s lessons of character, honesty, courage and love. Award winning children’s author Jane Kurtz first brought this venerable tale to American readers after hearing it while growing up in Ethiopia. The rich cultural heritage of this African region influences the music, staging, costuming and scenery in this wonderful, uplifting new musical. http://encoreperforming.com/viewPerformer.php?i=2 May 13-16: Cynthia Fisher dba Big Bang Mosaics - Outdoor Mosaic Creation: All the Grades students will participate in the creation of mosaic that will become part of our K-4 school. http://www.bigbangmosaics.com/MOSAICWORKSHOPS.htm Carmel - Kent Prumary School To visit, contact District Rep - Erick Stark at 845/878-2094 x 213 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Krista Berardi at 845/225-5025 May 13-16: Jonathan Kruk - Medieval Manors & Manners: Through the art of storytelling Grade students will learn about Medieval Folklore and hear Renaissance stories. 6 The assembly will consist of creative problem solving through dramatics. Jonathan comes in period costume and uses the language of the time, thereby allowing students to get an insight into that era, people, language and customs. http://www.jonathankruk.net/flash/jk-schoolProg.swf

Lakeland - Copper Beech Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Mary Eickler at 845/249-0028 *5/24: Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 6 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Catherine Montaldo at 845/661-0567 May 13-17: National Circus Project - Robert Lok & Keith Hirschman *Circus Artists: The Grades circus is a unique art form that combines the cultural and ethnic traditions of K-4 many nations into a performing art that celebrates physical and artistic excellence. Students will learn team building skills as well as the dramatic elements of performing circus skills, i.e. juggling, balancing, etc. There will be an assembly program following the workshops. http://www.nationalcircusproject.com/ Carmel - Kent Prumary School To visit, contact District Rep - Erick Stark at 845/878-2094 x 213 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joan Pinkerton at 845/225-5025 x 341

May 13-19: Technical Directions, LLC - Cliff Bruno – Technical Director; Philip Belgrave – Grades Sound Designer; R.J. Thoms – Lighting Designer: Cliff, Phil & R.J. will be 2-4 working with our students to design the lighting and sound for the show ‘The Sound Of Music’. They will also be supervising the student tech crew on how to run the sound and lights for the show. Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School (The show is at Seven Bridges M.S) To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Stephanie Gold at 917/584-8361 May 13, 20 & 30: Lori Siegel - Stories & Memories: Lori will use literature connections Grades (stories & poetry) to bring out student memories of life at school. A 4 & 5 multi-media memory box project will create meaningful artistic expression of feelings and memories. New Rochelle - Daniel Webster Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Pat Kekcham at 574-4468 May 13-June 15: Barbara Galazzo - Mosaic Mural Project: Students will gain an Grades undertainding of Spain, it’s culture, history and its arts while constructing 9-12 the mosaic mural. http://skylightgallerynyc.com/artists/barbara-galazzo/ Peekskill - Peekskill High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Caryl Bruno at 400-8362 May 14: Potato Hill Poetry - Andrew Green *Poetry: Andrew will present a poetry program Grade where students will discuss and present their work. http://www.potatohill.com/ 4 Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey941-8880 x 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Shelley Graham at 432-8086 May 14: Hypothetical Theatre Company - Ellis Island Stories: These stories are made Grade up of a 30 minute performance of oral histories of immigrants and a 20 minute 4 historical program which will be interactive with the students that will allow them to integrate what they hear into their curriculum. http://www.hypotheticaltheatre.org/edoutreach.asp Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Madelina Rinesmith at 238-1514 May 14: The Frick Collections - Who Was Mr. Frick?: The students will learn the story of Grade Henry C. Frick and how he acquired his fabulous art collection. It will fulfill the 8 historical examination of art and promote a further appreciation for the art in the Frick collection. http://www.frick.org/index.htm Peham - Pelham Middle School For questions, contact District Rep - Rebecca Schwarz at 738-8190

May 14: Gershwin Theatre - Wicked: This performance will expose students to the Grade creative art form of a Broadway show. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two 5 other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North makes for the most spellbinding musical. http://www.wickedthemusical.com/ Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Koonce at 235-3903 *5/14: New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School Grade 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joel Fridovich at 576-4393 **5/22: Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School Grade 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Leven at 725-2143 May 15: Bash the Trash Environmental Arts, LLC - How Sound Works: By using Grades instruments made from recycled materials, this program will enhance the 1 & 2 children’s understanding of how instruments work, they will play music, and also learn about recycling. Byram Hills - Wampus Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jessica Rosh at 273-2647 May 16: Jan Reynolds - Author/Photographer *Vanishing Cultures: Jan is an award Grade winning photographer and author, and through a stunning multimedia show she 3 will take students around the world visiting indigenous cultures, teaching tolerance by exploring both daily life and ritual celebrations to demonstrate the common spirit of the human family. http://www.janreynolds.com/ Ardsley - Concord Road Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Linda Peters at 693-6300 ext. 2299 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Alison DiGregorio at 693-7510 x 2354 May 16: Metropolitan Museum of Art - Tour: Students will tour the museum and explore Grade the masterworks by Hispanic artists from the 16th century to the modern masters 8 such as Picasso. They will be required to identify, dicuss and form an opinion on the various works. http://www.metmuseum.org/search-results?ft=hispanic+art&x=0&y=0 New Rochelle - Isaac E. Young Middl School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cherie Raglin at [email protected] *5/16: Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School Grade 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Koonce at 235-3903 May 17: Emlin Theatre - Theatreworks, USA *If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Grade Books: TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular 1 children’s books, including: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1481 http://www.emelin.org/school.html New Rochelle - Ward Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger Michelle Herbert at [email protected]

May 17: Nego Gato, Inc. - Afro-Brazilian Music & Dance: This is a multi-cultural program Grade where students view a performance and learn about the different cultures that 5 influenced Brazilian dance. A riveting blend of the music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics of Bania Brazil. Nego Gato shares the history, beauty, variety and dynamic power of African-Brazilian Culture. http://www.negogato.org/ Pleasantville - Pleasantville Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susie Cheng at 917/250-1991 May 17: Authors & Illustrators Day - 2013 *Jacobus Studio, Inc. - Tim Jacobus / Grades Illustrator; Batfish Books, Inc. - Michael Patric O’Neill / Author; Laurie 3-5 Calkhoven - Author: The authors and illustrators do a well balanced program that enriches and enchances all aspects of the arts and literacy. Somers - Somers Intermediate School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2405 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Carol Haber-Cohen at 277-4344 May 17: Music in the Parks - Festival in the Park: Instrumental students will prepare several Grades selections of moderately difficult and varying styles that demonstrate their knowledge 6-8 of ensemble performance. Many aspects of a musical performances are covered. The band will be graded on it’s performance and will be ranked against other schools attending the festival. http://www.musicintheparks.com/ Tuckahoe - Tuckahoe High School For questions, contact District Rep - Sandy Garufi at 337-5376 x 1237 May 17: Steve Swinburne - Author/Illustrator: Mr. Swinburne takes the students Grade through all the stages of writing, editing, rewriting and illustrating. He 1 engages them in a discussion about writing, photography, children’s books and the entire publishing process. He tells of his own personal history and anecdotes about how he came to ‘the write life’ while inspiring them to write themselves. http://steveswinburne.com/ Yorktown - Brookside Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Florence O’Connor at 243-8006 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Renee Menzie at 243-8130 May 17 & 18: Sebastian Adamo - Technical Director: Sebastian will be working with Grades students to design and implement the technical aspects of the production 9-12 of their One Act Plays. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steven Morse at 762-7463 May 17 & 18: NYSSMA Major Ensemble Evaluation Festival: Students will perform and be Grades adjudicated by several judges 7-12 White Plains - Middle & High Schools To visit, or for questions, contact District Rep - Gary West at 422-2016

May 20: Theatreworks, USA presents Junie B. Jones: Students will enjoy watching Grades this musical based on a favorite book character, Junie B. Jones. Junie B. K & 1 Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade! Follow her adventures in this brand-new musical as she writes everything down in her top-secret, personal beeswax journal. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1468 Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Miriam Souccar at 861-2453 May 20: McCourt Productions - Sean McCourt *Behind the Emerald Curtain: This Grade educational program stresses the collaborative nature of the arts and hightlights the 5 many careers available. It take the students behind the show “Wicked” and shows them all the details and complexities that go into a Broadway play. http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/Description.html Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Leven at 725-2143 May 20: Know Theatre of Cincinnatti - Calculus: the Musical: Using musical parodies that Grades span genres from light opera to hip hop, we introduce and illuminate such concepts 11 & 12 as limits, integration and differentiation. With our unique comic style we dramatize some high points of calculus’ history. From Archimedes to Riemann, the quest for the instantaneous rate of change and the area under the curve comes to life through song! Musical tributes to The Beatles, Gilbert & Sullivan, Petula Clark and even Eminem are just a few of the artists who have inspired this engaging and educational lesson that is nothing at all like your high school textbooks. Calculus: The Musical! promises to be entertaining to the arithmophobe and the rocket scientist alike. http://matheatre.com/calculus/show.php Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Gaudio at 763-9353 May 20: American Museum of Natural History - Cultural Hall *Eastern Woodland Grades Indians: The Hall of Eastern Woodland Indians focuses on the traditional cultures 3 of the Native American peoples, including the Iroquois, Mohegans, Ojibwas, and Crees, living in the Eastern Woodlands of North America through the early 20th century. This hall features a variety of dwelling styles, including an Ojibwa domed wigwam, an Iroquois longhouse, and a Creek council house, along with typical lodgings of the Natchez, Seminole, and Fox peoples. Information about and examples of pottery, baskets, tools, metal jewelry, musical instruments, and textiles showcase a wide range of craftsmanship. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/human-origins-and-cultural-halls/hall-of-eastern-woodland-indians

New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnn Bruno at 576-4430

May 20-22: Singers of United Lands - Music of the World: Developing international and Grades cultural relationships through vocal music from around the world, four singers K-5 from four different continents will be performing and teaching their native songs. Because the S.O.U.L. team members are quartet of all professionally-trained singers, their skills and abilities are especially appreciated by students and teachers. This opportunity allows the S.O.U.L. singers to teach their respective native songs to students and then perform these songs with the students in a concert setting. http://singersofunitedlands.org/default.aspx Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy Walsh at 301-5012

*5/23 & 24: Katonah/Lewisboro - Increase Miller Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 K-5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Abby Maslow at 232-2360

May 20, 22 & 23: Historic Hudson Valley - Van Cortlandt Manor *Reflections of Grade Everyday Life: Students will learn about life in rural colonial times 4 by touring the site and attending workshops on culture, dance, clothing and everyday life styles. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/vancortlandt/index.htm Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Danika Guber at 917-673-3264

May 20-24: Ramzi El-Edlibi - Dances From China & South America: Ramzi will select, Grade arrange the music and choreograph a production for the students to perform. 3 Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joanne Zobatta at [email protected]

May 21: Sheila Arnold - Storyteller - Betsy Costner *History’s Alive: Betsy Costner was a Grades slave who was born in North Carolina, but during the “second migration” 6-8 was moved without her family to Mississippi. From a pre-Civil War view about her daily life, relationships with free Negroes and whites in Mississippi and the runaways and abolitionists she has heard about. Or, from a post-Civil War view about the Civil War itself and the destruction to where she lived, her search for her son, her desire to go North and this “new thing called freedom.” http://www.mssheila.org/Programs.html Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy Miller at 273-4002 May 21: Emlin Theatre - Theatreworks, USA Presents Charlotte's Web: This production Grade of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship 2 between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. http://www.emelin.org/school.html Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227

May 21: Green Meadows Farms - Festival of Cultures: Students will explore the heritage Grade and cultures of Africa, Mexico, Europe, Polynesia and Native America. They 3 will hear music, sing songs, listen to tribal stories and participate in the shows. http://www.visitgreenmeadowsfarm.com/greenmeadowfarmf.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debbie Landzbert at [email protected] May 22: School Theatre Ticket Program - Matilda/the Musical: This show is a musical Grade written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It is based on the 5 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.

http://us.matildathemusical.com/about/the-story/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maria Ognibene at 337-7913 May 23: Child's Play Touring Theatre - New Voices: This production will feature Grades performances created from students’ own writings. By dramatizing stories K-2 and/or poems, and adding music, songs, mime, sound effects, props and costumes, a complete show will be created. The students gain appreciation of the creative writing process and its ability to transfer it to different mediums. http://www.cptt.org/ Brewster - JFK Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - George Viglucci at 945/279-5051 ext 331 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kristen Rampolla at 845/803-0918 *5/28: Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. Schools Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K-4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kristen Mancini at 944-1660 May 23: The Culminations Group - Henry Chapin *Square Dancing: Henry will lead the Grade entire class in square dancing as part of their study of rural communities. The 2 students will write stories and draw pictures about their experience.

http://www.henrychapin.com/school_residencies Dobbs Ferry - Springhurst School To visit, contact District Rep - Ann Marie Vulpone at 693-1500 x 3031 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Patty Duane at 693-1503 May 23: New York Philharmonic - School Day Concert: The School Day Concert, Grade The Art Of Listening, will allow us to get inside the complex sound world of 5 orchestral music? In a lively, interactive concert, students will learn a range of strategies like-following narrative, identifying instruments, tracking melodic variation, seeking out composers' intentions, and how to apply these ideas as they hear thrilling performances by the full New York Philharmonic. The Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov wrote a symphonic suite titled Scheherazade in 1888: in four movements he captures the mood and fantasy of One Thousand and One Nights through colorful orchestration and remarkable effects. But he leaves details of the stories to the listener's imagination. http://nyphil.org/ConcertsTickets/EventDetails.aspx?event={171ACD12-8A03-4800-AF4A-B01C740F5BFC}

Mt. Pleasant - Columbus Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Barbara Schulz at [email protected]

May 23: Carnegie Hall Corp. - LinkUP!: The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall invites Grade students to participate in this year's musical adventure, students will discover the 4 magic of melody. Uniting the classroom with the performance hall, LinkUP! features a teacher development workshop, a standards-based curriculum, and a culminating concert at Carnegie Hall. An activity book, audio CD, soprano recorder, and concert ticket are provided for each participating student and teacher. Students will sing and play the recorder, using talents they have developed throughout the year with the help of their teachers and the LinkUP! curriculum.

http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/explore_and_learn/elst_linkUp.html Pelham - Prospect Hill & Siwanoy Elem. Schools For questions, contact Program Arranger - Eric Katz at 522-4858

*5/24: Pelham - Colonial & Hutchinson Elem. Schools Grade 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rami Vamos at 347/743-3832 May 23, 24 & 30: Historic Hudson Valley - Philipsburg Manor *Millers & Merchants: This Grade trip will connect the arts and crafts of the colonial period with our social 4 studies and arts curriculum. Students will learn about life in rural colonial times by touring the site everyday life styles. It is an authentic colonial presentation of community life that will be compared to our present day community. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/56/119/ Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Mara Cohen at 238-5560

May 24: John Romagnoli - Carnival Trio / Calypso Steel Band: The performers will introduce Grade students to the history of steel bands, the individual instruments, and the importance 5 of misic to the culture. http://yaconn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Study-Guide-Carnival-Trio.pdf Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey 941-8880 X 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Mallett at 941-8300 x 401

May 24: Theatreworks, USA - Felix Pitre *Stories & Songs from Latin America: Felix Pitre Grade shares many of his Hispanic traditions that were passed down to him from his own 5 family, bringing to life the culture of Latin America with puppetry, stories, songs, instruments and dance, performed in English interwoven with Spanish words and phrases. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/guest.cfm Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey 941-8880 X 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Mallett at 941-8300 x 401

May 24: Michael Harrold - Latin America & The Rain Forest: this is an interactive Grade exploration of Latin America & the Rain Forest. It combines photography, 5 artifact and stories to educate, motivate and promote multicultural awareness and respect. The show ventures into Latin America and it’s history (Aztec, Maya and Inca and the coming of the explorers and subsequent conflicts and conquests) and the diverse cultures of this region (indigenous, mestizo). http://www.jambopro.com/sch_prog.html Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey 941-8880 X 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diane Mallett at 941-8300 x 401

*5/28 & 29: New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

May 24: Grumbling Gryphones - The Myth of Persephone is a spellbinding dramatization Grade of the ancient Greek myth, which tells the story of how the seasons came to be, and 6 exposes children to the classical Greek myth in a highly entertaining and engaging way. Lord Pluto takes Persephone away from the earth and her mother, Goddess Demeter, and holds her captive in Hades, guarded by Cerberus, the Three-Headed Dog. The children in the audience become the Greek chorus, chanting, singing and helping the gods and goddesses rescue Persephone from the underworld. With their aid, Persephone returns from Hades and we all learn how the seasons came to be. http://www.grumblinggryphons.org/program.html Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy Miller at 273-4002

May 24: Ellen Flaks & Leora Cohen - Kids on the Block: Through the use of puppets and Grade drama students will become aware of the effects of disabilities on people, and 3 how to deal with them. Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Melissa Engel at 649-1702

May 24: Class Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. - Butterfly Cycle: Through the use of Grades puppets, music and storytelling, we will follow Mari, a Monarch Butterfly as she Pre K-2 grows from her tiny egg, then through her caterpillar state, next make the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis, and finally on her incredible 1,500 mile journey to Mexico. With all her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed. She depends on it for food, a home, and her unique form of defense against predators. http://www.hvpuppets.org/butterfly New Rochelle - Barnard Early Childhood Center School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debra Rosario at 403-0672

May 24: Marisabina Russo Stark - Visiting Author/Illustrator: Marisabina will Grade discuss and demonstrate the process she uses in writing and illustrating 1 her children’s books. She will read a book and then have students help her develop an original story which she will illustrate for them. http://www.marisabinarusso.com/ Pleasantville - Bedford Road Elem. Schoo To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Caroline Rosengarden 646/808-5382

May 24 & 30: Kazuko Omori - Japanese Calligraphy & Daru ma Doll: This program will Grade enhance the students study of Japanese through their art. The students will 3 learn how to use these two traditional art forms to create art projects. Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michele O’Neil at [email protected]

May 28: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - School Outreach *A Midsummer Night’s Grade Dream: The goal of this program is for the actors to work with the students so they 8 can experience the text and a variety of interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will get to participate in scenes. http://www.hvshakespeare.org/default.asp Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy Miller at 273-4002

May 28: Beauty and the Beast Storytellers - Mitch Weiss & Martha Hamilton: These Grades professional storytellers will introduce students to the art of storytelling using classic K-3 children’s literature. http://www.beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com/schoolresidencies.html Hendrick Hudson - Frank G. Lindsey Elem. Schools To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michele Keefe at 737-7369 May 28: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. - A Day In The Renaissance: Grade Students are given a unique opportunity to experience the Renaissance period with a 6 guided tour of the music room, where they will have exposure to artwork costumes, stained glass windows and furniture. The art of falconry is shown by an expert, and students will actively participate in an orchestra, choral and theatrical performance. They will also sing and dance to I Guilliari di Piazza. http://www.caramoor.org/html/adayintherenaissance.htm Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marcia Daley-Savoat 763-7500 *5/29 & 30: Hendrick Hudson - Blue Mountain Middle School Grade 6 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy Lustyik at [email protected] May 28: John Chris Rowlands - Farmin’ Fever & Ocean Concert: These programs are Grades designed to teach students about the above mentioned topics through use of songs, K & 5 dance, and colorful props. Students will be actively involved and learn important information through their participation. Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Donna Decicco at 262-3301 *5/29: Pleasantville - Bedford Road Elem. School (Ocean Concert) Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Caroline Rosengarden at 646/808-5382 May 28: Journeys Into American Indian Territory - Robert Vetter *Eastern Woodland Grade Indian Artifacts & Stories: Traditional songs, stories and games emphasize the 4 importance of being respectful to each other as well as the earth we inhabit, and the need to be responsible for one’s actions. http://www.indianjourneys.com/children.htm Lakeland - Thomas Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy D’Addona at 245-4802 May 28-31: Barbara Garriel - Author Visit *Write Away: Barbara will present her Write Grade Away, writer’s workshop program. She will challenge students to investigate 5 sound writing practices, and examine story structure elements and craft. http://www.barbaragarriel.com/workshops/children/elementary Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Beth Johnson at 787-0320

May 28-June 6: Haifa Bint-Kadi – Mosaics Mural Project: Haifa will be working with the Grades students on depicting the rainforest. Students get a chance to work K-5 together on a tiled mosaic project and learn the traditional methods of mosaic art work. http://artandsoul-studio.com/ Pelham - Colonial Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy Baird at 738-2680 May 29: Bear Honey Farm -Clifford Wright-Sunflower *Dancin’ With The Honeybees: Grade Using storytelling, poetry, puppetry, music & dance students learn about ecology of 2 the natural world. http://www.cliffsunflower.com/ Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattarat 793-6130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-322 May 29: Adventure Game, Inc. - Ike Shaw *Colonial American Fair: This Fair will provide Grade a comprehensive examination of life in colonial America. Through media such as 4 music, dance, tinsmith, stenciling, and modes of dress, the students will receive an inclusive experiential education in the everyday life of that time. http://www.theadventuregame.org/workshops/colonialday Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227 May 29: Lou Del Bianco - Make A Good Choice: This program uses storytelling, Grade theatre and music to give students a chance to decide what choices they 1 would make if they were the characters in Lou’s stories and how these choices reflect on their own lives. http://www.findlou.com/contact.htm Eastchester - Waverly Early Childhood Center To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nicole Tischler at 837-7648 May 29: James P. Keyes - Colonial Day Music: Jim will perform historical music from the Grade American Revolutionary period, focusing on the life and times of the colonial people 4 and soldiers. He will share colonial songs, instruments and stories that will make The study of the Amerian Revolution come alive. http://www.jimkeyes.com/Historic.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sherrie Goldstein at 767-0435 May 29-31: Beauty & the Beast Storytellers: This residency combines gesture, song, mime Grades and audience participation. They captivate their listeners with the storytelling K-2 & 3-5 experience that supports our arts goals by enhancing listening and self- expression skills and develop poise, confidence and appreciation for dramatics. http://www.beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com Hendrick Hudson - Furnace Woods Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Dawn Wilkinson at [email protected]

May 29-June 3: Kevin Nathaniel Hylton - Mbira Workshops *Creating an African Grade Instrument: In each workshop, student will craft, tune and learn basic 3 playing techniques of the mbira, an ancient African instrument played with the thumbs and or fingers. http://mbirasanctuary.com/workshops-a-education New Rochelle - Ward Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Lindstrom at 017/658-5817 May 30: John Jay Homestead - Then and Now: This program allows students to Grade compare and contrast their everyday life with the way the Jay family lived here 4 in the early 1800’s. By looking at objects such as chamber pots and open hearth toasters, students become historic detectives using their analytical skills to determine the objects purpose. Students are also asked to look at items in the home and try to “guess” their modern equivalents, (e.g. the mortar and pestle is the colonial version of the blender). As well as the tour of the home, students discuss the difference in urban/rural/suburban locations. Finally, students will participate in colonial games as well as making a colonial craft they can take home with them. http://johnjayhomestead.org/learn/schoolprograms.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Laurie Campisi at 533-0119 May 30: Arts Power National Touring Theatre - My Heart in a Suitcase: Anne Lehmann Grade and her family no longer feel safe in their Berlin home. Life in Germany is 5 deteriorating quickly; in order to protect their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann may have to say goodbye to her forever. Now Anne must struggle to bring meaning out of despair, to cling to love and hope even in a world that seems to be filled with hatred and violence. The result is a gripping and poignant production, a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. ArtsPower hopes to touch the hearts and minds of old and young alike by adapting a survivor’s story, to inspire audiences to read and learn more about the Holocaust by weaving an emotional bond through art. http://www.artspower.org/shows/my-heart-in-a-suitcase/index.htm Pleasantville - Pleasantville Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Susan Weill at 741-1451 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susie Cheng at 917-250-1991 May 30: Daniel Forman - Choir Accompanist: Mr. Forman will be working as the choral Grades accompanist for class rehearsals and performances. 9-12 White Plains - White Plains High School To visit or for questions, contact Program Arranger - Gary West at 422-2016 May 31: Keep the Country Dancing, Inc. - Hoedown: Students will be listening and Grade performing square dances original to our country. They learn, while 2 experiencing the essential elements of American folk dancing. http://members.aol.com/TapCannon/pat2.html Ardsley - Concord Road Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Linda Peters at 693-6300 x 2202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susan Friedman at 693-7510 x 2362

May 31: High Note Festival - Spring Evaluation Music Festival: This program will enable Grades students to participate, and compete for a rating, with other school bands, 5 & 6 orchestras and choruses throughout the State. They will be adjudicated by several judges in tone production, intonation, diction, techniques, interpretation, balance and musical repertoire. They will be given a written and verbal assessment of their performance. http://www.highnotefestivals.com/index2.html Greeenburgh #7 - R.J. Bailey Elem. School To visit, or for questions contact District Rep - Miriam Bernabei at 761-6000 x 3132 *5/31: North Salem - Pequenakonck Elem. School Grades 4 & 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Elleen Nicita at 669-5317 x 3123 May 31 Theatreworks, USA - Click, Clack, Moo: "Cows that type? Hens on strike! Grade Whoever heard of such a thing!" Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter 1 Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. "No way," replies Farmer Brown. "No blankets!" So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets: no milk, no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1507 Hendrick Hudson - Buchanan/Verplanck Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - loran.perelle at 257-5400 May 31: Sondra Bromka - (with John Bromka) Bells & Motley of Olden Music, Dance, & Grade Storytelling *Medieval Music & Storytelling: Students will hear stories and music 6 from Medieval times and discuss the ideas, issues and events of the culture. They will also identify how art works are related to other forms of art, i.e. dance, music, theatre. Recognizing how the visual and performing arts are connected to literature, they will be emphasized too. Students will experience what it was like to live in the middle ages. http://www.bellsandmotley.com/ Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marcia Daley-Savo at 763-7500 May 31: Prismatic Magic, LLC - American Pride Spectacular: This is an exciting laser Grade show combining A perfect blend of pop/rock music and patriotic songs, American 2 Pride features uplifting songs, such as America the Beautiful (Ray Charles), God Bless the USA (Lee Greenwood), and Fanfare to the Common Man (Aaron Copland). The program captures the ideals that make our nation great: liberty, diversity, and exploration of the unknown. Laser imagery includes famous national symbols and landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. http://www.prismaticmagic.com/ep-americanpride.asp Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jason Briggs at 763-7900

May 31: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Mr. Fish’s Phenomenal Physics Show: Mr. Fish and Grade presents humorous and exciting performance that encourage curiosity and critical 5 thinking, using circus tricks, magic tricks, and audience participation. http://www.encoreperforming.com/ Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact District Rep - Fredenque Frenkel at 320-9658 May 31: Jonathan Kruk - Folk Tales From Around The World: Once upon a time wishing Grade worked, they paved streets with Gold, and folks too poor to even afford a look lived 3 happily ever. Participatory storytelling opens children's imaginations to discover our world's unity and diversity. Eighty tales from around the world are available to pick from. This program introduces children to the oral traditions, universal themes, and heroic quests of our world's folk and fairy tales. http://www.jonathankruk.net/performance.html Somers - Somers Intermediate School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2405 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maddy Manzella at 277-4344 May 31: Music in the Parks - Festival in the Park: Instrumental students will prepare several Grades selections of moderately difficult and varying styles that demonstrate their knowledge 6-8 of ensemble performance. Many aspects of a musical performances are covered. The band will be graded on it’s performance and will be ranked against other schools attending the festival. http://www.musicintheparks.com/ Tuckahoe - Tuckahoe High School For questions, contact District Rep - Sandy Garufi at 337-5376 x 237

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