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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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January 6: Andre Catrini & Thomas Polos - The History of Cabaret: The artists will present Grades the students a cabaret show and then discuss with the history of Cabaret. 9-12 Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Gil Cass at 763-7660 January 6: Scott Hickey - Technical Theatre Design: Scott will work with the students and GBrades focus on the various aspects of designing and implementing of the technical 9-12 elements necessary to produce a school musical. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Gil Cass at 763-7660 January 6: Peter Amidon - With Mary Alice Amidon *This Pretty Planet: Peter and Mary Grades Alice Amidon bring a festival of music, storytelling and dance into the school K-2 with their program Songs and Stories for a Singing School a participatory concert of folktales from around the world, singing games from and for children, and songs to keep on singing. http://www.amidonmusic.com/programs/assembly.html Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jessica Francis at 536-2783 *1/28-30: Lakeland - Thomas Jefferson Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 K-5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lorraine Cich at lcich@lakelandschools.org January 6-17: Rita Mathsen - Song Interpretation: Voice coach will work with the students Grades to aid in their performance skills to put on their show in May. 9-12 New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - David Jutt at 576-5634

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January 6-20: Eric Zoback/Set Design & Construction, for Senior Revue: This artist Grades will work with drama club students to help them perform their show. 12 Ardsley - Ardsley High School To visit, contact District Rep - Linda Peters at 693-6300 ext. 2299 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Flori Doyle at 693-6300 x 2281 January 6-30: Riitta Pollock dba Riitta’s Art Studio- The Great Masters: The students will Grades learn about the lives and styles of five master artists. Visual artists, and 3 & 5 expressionist artists, as well as making a piece of artwork that reflects each of the artists. 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 January 6-February 4: Arm Of The Sea Theatre - Patrick Wadden *The Odyssey: Grade This is a ten day residency is based on the Homer’s ancient epic 4 tale Greek story of The Odyssey. The residency will culminate in a performance for the school community. http://armofthesea.org/current-offerings/artist-residency-programs 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 January 6-March 7: Various in School Workshops: Katonah Art Center – Susan Radom/ Grades Camp Arts & Crafts; Noelle Spizzirro/Sewing, Betsy Glass/Fairies, K-4 Sarah Glickman/Fashions, World Crafts & Earthworks, Alyssa Scerra/ Mosaics, Nicole Scerra/Jewelry Making; Amy Ahlert/Sing Like a Star; Diane Wendel/Computer Graphics; A Maze In Pottery, Inc./Agaea Radzik *Pottery Creations; Dina Michelle Sciallo dba Dance Emotions/ Intro to Dance; Computer Adventures, LLC – Peter Grobe/Photo Comic Book Creations, Nate Wing-Animated Stop Motion Movies; Hopeton Lemon/Make Your Own Sound; Judika Lieberman/Young Masters of the Arts; Mario Marchese/Performing Magic; Lighthouse Youth Theatre – August Abatecola/Acting Out. Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger – Alicia Kalishat 917/650-0656 January 6-March 6: Various in School Workshops: Westchester Circus Arts – Rebecca Grades DeAngelis/Circus Arts; Riitta Rollock dba Riitta’s Art Studio/Fashion K-4 Design Drawing; Lauren Hollander/Write & Illustrate a Book & Arts Around the World; Mirmiam Fernandez/Spanish Art & Culture; The Hobby Quest – Alex Davidson/Performing Magic; Computer Graphics; Computer Adventures, LLC – Jamaal Graham/Animated Stop Motion Movie Making; Nicole Mintzes/Fashion Design; Katonah Art Center – Susan Radom/Camp Arts & Craft, Alyssa Scerra/Altered Art & Mixed Media; Phylls Miller/Knitting; Britt Winston/Computer Graphics; The Music Path Company, Inc. – Frank Murillo/Music Start; Alicia Mott/ Andante Music-Amazing Voices; Susan Courtney-Weissman/Creative Drama; Janet Madalon/Origami; Forbes Music Company, Inc. – Nicolas Luzzi/Guitar. Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sheri Hametz at 218-8029

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January 6-March 14: Various in School Workshops: Elissa Cohen/Mosaics; Nicole Grades Mintzes/Fashion & Room Designing; Computer Adventures, LLC – K-4 Michael Terry/Video Games, Jamaal Graham/ZStop Motion Movie Making; Hopeton Lemon/Make Your Own Sound; The Little Village Playhouse – Stacey Bone-Gleason/Theatre Improv; Riitta Pollock DBA Riitta’s Art Studio/Clay Painting & Abstract Painting; Julie Paget/ Spanish Art & Culture; Amy Ahlert/Sing Like A Star; Katonah Art Center – Betsy Glass – Fairy World, Noelle Spizzirro/Sewing; David Ferst/Performing Magic; Alicia Mott/Musical Theatre; Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Heather Handler at heatherhandler71@gmail.com January 6-March 24: Various In-School Workshops: Stella Wixson/Zumbatomic Dancing; Grades Shira Aaron/Art & Culture of Yoga; Jacqueline Zerrate/Spanish Art & K-5 Culture; Pamela Stewart/Acting; Amanda Godsoe/Spanish Art & Culture. Katonah/Lewisboro - Increase Miller Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kris Fenton at 763-3888 January 7: Global Learning, Inc. - David Johnson *A Walk Through East Africa: Students Grade will have the opportunity to view a media show on East Africa, hear stories on the 3 life and culture and see original artifacts from the area. http://www.global-learning.us/schoolprograms.htm Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jeanine Scott at 977-3066 January 7 & 8: 2 Hands 2 Learn - Judy Lewis *Latin Cultures: Judy will explore other Grade lands with the student with the focus on Latin Culture. 3 http://www.2hands2learn.com/pages/1/index.htm Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - JenniferAmadeo@optonline.net January 7-March 31: Susan Fried - The Art of Yoga: Students will learn the art of Grades yoga and it’s cultural background while they perform various K-5 movements to music, New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnne Bruno at 576-4430 January 10-March 16: Various Artists to support the production of Hairspray: Catherine Grades Gmoser - Director/Producer; Jean L. Heinsohn - Technical Director; 6-12 Gail Christie - Choreographer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairspray_(musical) Tuckahoe - Tuckahoe Elem, Middle & High Schools To visit, contact District Rep - Victor J. Karlsson at 337-6600 x 1263 For questions, contact District Rep - Catherine Gmoser at 337-5376 x 1233

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January 8: Neil Waldman - Author/Illustrator: In addition to Neil Waldman's work as a Grades painter of fine art landscapes, he is also well known as a children's book K-5 illustrator. He has illustrated over forty children's books and over one hundred book jackets, including seven Newberry winners. He recently both wrote and illustrated Wounded Knee, The Starry Night, Masada, The Golden City, and Too Young for Yiddish. New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnne Bruno at 576-4430 January 8: Bossy Frog Productions, LLC - Jeffrey Friedberg *Bossy Frog Band: The Bossy Grades Frog Band creates music that helps children learn in the most developmentally Pre K & K appropriate way - through movement, play and using their imaginations. The songs provided children with guidelines to move, dance, sing along with and in which to use their imaginations. http://bossyfrog.com Ossining - Park School To visit, contact District Rep - Bradley Morrisonat 762-5760 x 2336 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kim Schiavo at 944-9011 January 8-March 16: Various Artist for the Show *A Hired Man: Constance S. Prener - Grades Accompanist; Davyd Suber, Jr. – Choreographer; Regina 9-12 Leon – Vocal Couach. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hired_Man Briarcliff - Briarcliff High School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey at 941-8880 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Ian Driver at 917/843-4961 January 8-March 18: Michelingua, LLC dba Lingua Kids - Art, Culture & Language: Grades Valerie LeCoz/French; Ericka Reyes/Spanish; Sue Liu/Chinese- K-5 Mandarin; Gina Lucciola/Italian: Students will learn about these four cultures through song, dance, stories and arts & crafts. http://www.linguakids.com/ Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Anna Ross at anna.n.ross@hotmail.com January 9: Big Apple Circus: The Big Apple Circus brings many different art forms to Grade students by utilizing color, movement, and music. This is a one ring show 2 of a professional circus. http://www.bigapplecircus.org/tickets/about/index.aspx Tuckahoe - W.E. Cottle Elem. School For questions, contact District Rep - Maria Bietsch at 337-5376 x 260 January 9-March 28: Michael Buoni - Dance *A Journey Through Five Continents: Grades Students will learn international folk dances. K-5 New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnne Bruno atr 576-4430

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January 9-June 12: Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation,Inc. - Suzi Myers *Dance Using Grades Body, Space & Movement: This residency will increase students’ 9-12 understanding of movement and choreography. It will also raise awareness of the abilities of special needs students. Particpants will learn and perform a dance. http://www.steffinossen.org/outreach/ 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 January 9-June 19: Young At Arts - Sharyn Pirtle *Musical Theatre: Students will Grades learn aspects of Musical Theatre using song, spoken words and 3-5 dance, with emphasis on vocal and acting skills. http://www.youngatartsny.org/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maureen Moser at 793-1902 January20-March 7: Pamela Hart - Thinking Through Art: In collaboration with the Grade Katonah Museum of Art and Pam Hart, students will view an art 4 exhibit, write poetry about the exhibit pieces, and create their own art pieces that will be displayed at the museum. Students will read their poetry at the Museum. Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Kramer at 232-6048 January 13: Lou Del Bianco - Make A Good Choice: This program uses storytelling, theatre Grades and music to give students a chance to decide what choices they would make if K-5 they were the characters in Lou’s stories and how these choices reflect on their own lives. http://www.findlou.com/contact.htm Lakeland - Lincoln-Titus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Deanna Tiernan at 528-2519 *1/15: Eastchester - Waverly Early Childhood Center Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nicole Tischler at 837-7648 January 13: Theatreworks, USA - Jim West Presents Aesop’s Fables: Through the use of Grades puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has K-5 something for everyone. With the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including the Lion and the Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large- scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1470 New Rochelle - Ward Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Herbert at 576-4451

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January 13-23: Various Artists for the Show - The Braggart Soldier: Troye Evers – Hair Grades & Make-Up; Michael Forster – Projections/Media; Allen J. Perlin – 9-12 Musician/Composer; Andrews T. Smith DBA Upstate Cenic – Technical Director. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Gloriosus_(play) Chappaqua - Horace Greeley School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Chris Schnaufnagel at 861-9425 January 13-March 14: Various In-School Workshops: Marianna Steinbert/Writing Stories; Grades Dorothy Cancellieri/Dinosaur Arts & Crafts, & Creative Creatures; K-5 Pelham Art Center/Susan Kaufman/Paper To Life, Zafiro Acevedo/ Mexican Art; Ballet Arts – Sade Amazan/Cheerleading, Selena Coburn/Musical Theatre, Isabela Farinella/Irish Step Dancing, Silvia Cruz/Art, Culture & Movement of Yoga, Elisa Bonneau/Hip Hop; Zev Haber/Music with Zev; Patricia Knickerbocker/Fabric & Textile Art and Beginner Sewing; Orieta Vignola/Spanish Art & Culture; Rita Martell/All the Worlds a Stage;Michael Treator/ Cartooning, Drawing, & Watercolor Painting; Katherine Nesi/Artist Trading Cards; Computer Adventures, LLC –Jamaal Graham/Stop Motion Animated Movie Making; Donna Carew/Scrapbooking; Joseph Fields/Performing Magic; The Picture House Regional Film Center, Inc. – Marianne Steinberg/Music Videos; Donna Ross/Clay Creations; Wisdom Way Martial Arts – Dennis Campo/Art, Culture & Movement of Karate. Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Frank Bagley at frank@netgainsamerica.com January 13-March 15: Various Artists for the Show - Fiddler On The Roof: Diana Grades Selenow – Director; Ryan C. Rivet-Frame – Set Designer; Aaron 9-12 Salazar – Choreographer: Students will learn how to sing, dance and act and then they will perform the show Fiddler On The Roof. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof Irvington - Irvington High School To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Miller at 591-8505 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diana Selenow at 591-7381 January 14: David Adler - Author: Mr. Adler’s presentation follows one of his books Grades from an idea through the research, writing, re-writing, editing, galleys, K-4 illustrations, and printing steps. For just about every step there is a demonstration and/or student participation. http://www.davidaadler.com/ Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Dina Laureme at dinalau@aol.com January 14: 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 Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Margot Schmolka at 773-0453

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January 14: Lou Del Bianco - Around The World: "Around the World" is an exciting 50 Grade minute cultural program that combines storytelling, theater, and music. Lou K invites children onstage to help him act out stories that reflect the African, South and North American, Asian and European cultures. Each story contains a valuable lesson that can teach us all something about ourselves. Children will discover that we all have a song to sing or a story to tell no matter where we come from. http://www.findlou.com/shows.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 January 14: Barbara McGrath - Author Visit: Barbara's presentation is very visual, showing Grades her books in stages, mistakes that were made and how a book is put together. K-2 There is a slide show reviewing favorite pages of her books, while discussing some math concepts. There are humorous slides of her family, hobbies and pets. The program is interactive and fun. http://www.barbaramcgrath.com/ Lakeland - Lincoln-Titus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Elizabeth McGowan at 528-2519 January 14: Sharon Dennis Wyeth - Author Visit: The Author will discus with the student Grade her work and how to write a book. http://www.sharondenniswyeth.com/ 7 Pocantico Hills - Pocantico Hills School To visit, contact District Rep - Adam Brown at 631-2440 x 132 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Anne Gordon at 631-2440 x 150 January 14-17: Kathleen Bart - Author/Illustrator Visit: The author will talk about and Grades demonstrate how her books are created. She will then talk with the students 2 & 3 about different cultures around the world. They will learn about multi- cultural celebrations, traditions and customs. http://www.kathleenbart.com/author.htm Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nicole Avella at 882-5439 January 14-March 23: Various Artist to help put on the Show Fiddler On The Roof: KJK Grades Productions, Inc. – Kevin J. Kearins/Director, Barbara Marano/ 5-8 Asstant Director, Robert Graham/Muscial Staging, Steve Loftus/Set Design; Gina Noto/Choreographer; Assof Gleizner/Musical Director. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof Chappaqua - Bell Middle School (Show is at Seven Bridges M.S.) To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Linda Bosco at 589-4922 January 14-April 14: Peter Royston - Bringing Literature To Life: Through this Grade theatre residency all the students will participate and it will 2 culminate with a performance. http://www.moveweb.com/Guidewrite/peter.html Irvington - Dows Lane Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Millerat 591-8505 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Deborah Rogan at 591-6012

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January 15: 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 5 the children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. http://us.matildathemusical.com/about/the-story/ New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

*1/29: New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School Grade 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

January 15: Theatreworks, USA Corp. - The Civil War Show: This stirring production Grade features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this complex, 4 tumultuous 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 New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

January 15-17: Creative Curiosity - Kim McCormack *Shadow Puppets: Students will Grade create shadow puppets that will enhance their understanding of the 1 history of shadow puppetry and the properties of opacity and transparency. Through this ancient Eastern-Asian art form of puppetry, they will plan and work cooperatively and independently on using the puppets they create to act out a play. Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Traci Btenza at 917-378-9769 January 15-March 4: Plan-it, Inc. - Bertram Konowitz *Developing Improvisational Skills: Grades This residency will teach students that everyone has musical talent 6-8 and that everyone can enjoy making music. http://www.tc.edu/spirit/frames/biosmain.htm New Rochelle - Albert Leonard Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marc Schneider at 576-5643

January 15-May 28: Franklyn M. Dickinson - Sound Technician for Band/Guitar/Chorus Grades Concerts; 9-12 Somers - Somers High School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2404 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maura Molloy at 917/862-0987

January 15-April 4: Jacob Burns Film Center - Reel Change: In this multimedia Grade program, students have the opportunity to raise their awareness 7 and effect change by producing a short film that expresses a point of view about social issues. This hands-on experience on such topics as violence, health care, and the environment helps students address the issues that are relevant to their lives and also demonstrates the power of the media as a tool for social change. Films can be personal or political, serious or funny. Students experience every step of filmmaking from pre- to post-production, to distribution. http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org/education/reel-change Irvington - Irvington Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Thomas Sandler at 715-7771

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January 16: Arts Echo/Children’s Theatre Center - Arithmetickles: This is an interactive Grades theatre program with a comedic edge on creative problem solving number- 2-5 games and basic math concepts, showing numbers are nothing to be afraid of. http://www.arithmetickles.com/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nicole Avella at 882-5439 *1/17: Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Roanne Wilcox at 232-0688 January 16: Michael Harrold - Egypt: A Multi-Cultural Journey: Through a visual and Grade storytelling presentation, students will learn about ancient and modern 6 Egyptian cultures. http://jambopro.com/school_days.htm Eastchester - Eastchester Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Stacy Stabile at 793-6130 x 4559 January 16: Jonathan Kruk- Finger Fables: Finger Fables engage young children with Grade tales told on their hands, as little fingers become rabbit ears, silly spiders, K lost dancing pants and more. Using varied voices, movement, chants, repetition, some ryhme and song, the master storyteller enchants young children into listening. Favorites include: Aesop, World Fables, Animal Tales, Rabbit & Turtle, Squeak & Roar, Barkface & Rootnose and Three Billies Named Gruff. All interactive with songs and chants. http://www.jonathankruk.net/fingerFables.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jessica Garno at 533-6292 *1/28: Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 K For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cassie Hollander at 763-3454 January 17: Jan Reynolds - Author/Photographer *Vanishing Cultures: Jan is an award Grade winning photographer and author, and through a stunning multimedia show 3 she 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 January 17: Yearning To Learn - Alicia Washington *Legend of Sojourner Truth: Born a Grades slave, Sojourner Truth, through her words and actions, influenced the lives of 6-8 Americans and people around the world. Her story is told in a new and innovative way as the performers in this assembly play the part of writers intent on penning a unique version of Sojourner’s life. http://www.yearningtolearn.org/ 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

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January 17: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Crabgrass Puppets *Jack & The Beanstalk: Grades Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's hilarious retelling of the tallest of tales is full of fun 1-3 and loaded with laughs. Colorful scenery, exciting puppetry and a delightful musical score combine to create a giant-sized entertainment for all. http://www.crabgrasspuppet.com/ Hendrick Hudson - Buchanan/Verplanck Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Andrea O’Malley at 293-7853 January 17-24: Jessica Miller-Smith - Portrait Painting: In this 3 days workshop students Grades will work with a live model and will be guided and inspired by the Artist. She 10-12 will encourage them to paint in a more expressionist style within the parameters of basics of traditional portrait painting. http://jessicamillerpaintings.com/pages/portrait_index.html Croton - Croton High School For questions, contact District Rep - Kelly Maloney at 271-5184 x 225 To visit, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Burger at 273-3757 January 21-March 18: Various In-School Workshops: Givon Flying Club dba The Hobby Grades Quest – Elizabeth Smith/Fashion Designs, Alex Davidson/Performing K-5 Magic; Commputer Adventures, LLC – Jamaal Graham/Stop Motion Animated Movie Making, Michael Terry/Video Game Creation; Marti Martial Ar6ts Academy – Ryan Scialoio/Culture & Movemet of Karate; MK Dance, LLC – Michelle Wurf/Modern Dance; Studio On The Go DBA Kidz Art – Lorraine Olivieri/Drawing; Vincent Davis/Drawing Optical Illusions; Christine Eckler/Sculpey Jewelry; Jacqueline Zerrate/Spanish Art & Culture; Pamela Stewart/Acting; Jennifer Hill- Art, Culture & Movement of Yoga; Elizabeth Breslin – Creative Drama; Katonah Art Center – TBA/Camp Crafts, Noelle Spizzirro/Mosaics, Mindy Katz/Knitting. Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sara Beame at 917/748-6120 January 21-31: Barbara Garriel - Author Residency/Write Away: Barbara will present her Grades Write Away, writer’s workshop program. She will challenge students to 3 & 5 investigate sound writing practices, and examine story structure elements. 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 - Nicole Avella at 882-5439 January 23-May 17: Deborah Feinstein - Director, Julia Hadlock - Set Designer & Grades Enchanted Garden, Inc. - Nicole Whitaker/Choreographer for *Drama 3-5 Class/Play Production: Students will learn all that’s involved in performing in a play. They will learn stage directions, acting concepts as creating a character, line memorization, voice, and how to work together while creating and performing in the play. Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Laurie Scinicariello at 977-3566

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January 24-29: Anthony Traina - Pianist for Winter Choral Concert: Anthony will play Grades with our chorus when they perform in the winter concert. 6-8 Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Bonnie Oliver at 763-9516 January 24-29: AXXANPRO23 - John H. Smith *Guitar Player for Winter Choral Concert: Grades John will work with the students and play with our chorus when they 6-8 perform in the winter concert. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Bonnie Oliver at 763-9516 January 27: Marisabina Russo Stark - Visiting Author/Illustrator: Marisabina will Grade discuss and demonstrate the process she uses in writing and illustrating K 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/ Hendrick Hudson - Furnace Woods Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger – Jenean Eichenholtz at j3lk@aol.com January 27: Agostino & Company - The Bodacious Book Show: The Bodacious Book Grades Show is done in a game show format and is designed to introduce, or remind, K & 1 the students about children’s books. This show gets the children excited about the adventure of reading and the fun you can find in a good book. http://agostinoarts.com/ Mahopac - Austin Road Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Aaron Trummer at 845/628-3415 x348 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cynthia Colbrook at colbrook@mahopac.k12.ny.us January 28: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - School Outreach Program: The goal Grades of this residency is for the actors to work with the students so they can 9- 12 experience the text and a variety of interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will get to participate in scenes. Additonal workshops are on February 25 and March 25. http://www.hvshakespeare.org/hv-education.asp Somers - Somers High School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2404 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maura Molloy at 917/862-0987 January 28 & 29: L.E.A.P. Unlimited, Inc. - Elizabeth Hagedorn *Life Balance Yoga / Grade Art, Culture & Movement: While utilizing yoga, literacy and the arts as 7 a relaxation, imagination, and character development tool, students will hear stories, guided imagry, and practice coordination and movement. Additonal workshops are on March 25 & 26, June 4 & 5. Lakeland - Copper Beech Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Connors at 245-1885 x 259

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January 29: Michael Graham - Spring Valley Puppet Theatre *Jack and the Beanstalk: Grade This show holds many surprises with a new approach to this old favorite. K Following the performance there will be time for the students to ask questions. http://www.springvalleypuppets.com/jack.htm Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steffanie Tasso at 324-1833 January 29: Group Sales Box Office - Broadway.Com *Newsies: Set in New York City at the Grades turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic 9-12 newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teen aged "newsies," who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right. http://www.newsiesthemusical.com/ Pelham - Pelham Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maria Abeshouse at 738-8190 x 1212 January 31: Redhot and Blue of Yale - Jazz Vocal Ensemble: This is Yales oldest co-ed Grades a cappella group. http://www.redhotandblueofyale.org/ 6-8 New Rochelle - Isaac Young Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kirk Ehrenreich at Kehrenreich@nred.org