| Performer |
Program |
Description |
| "Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship" |
A Knights Tale |
Our costumed and armored Knight arrives and tells a tale about life in Medieval times. He brings with him pieces of armor for kids to try on, sample (unsharp) weapons and if you wish, some foam swords |
| "Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship" |
A Wizards' Fundraiser |
Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship can host your library's fundraiser. Local libraries advertise a Wizard's Quest where kids fight monsters with foam swords and foam spell balls while solving mysteries and |
| "Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship" |
Stage Combat Choreography for Kids & Adults |
Learn the basics of Stage Combat Choreography used in theater and the movies. Using foam swords, attendees get to learn and practice skills in this interactive program. |
| Andy Volpe "Roman Dude" |
Roman Legionary - Roman Empire |
Roman Imperial Legionary of the mid first Century (60-100 AD/CE), discussing the history of the Roman soldier, who he was and what was expected to him, description of the arms armor and gear used utilizing |
| Andy Volpe "Roman Dude" |
Roman Legionary - Late Republic (Julius Caesar) |
Roman Legionary of the Late Republic period of ancient Rome (apx. 60 BCE/BC to 30 BCE/BC), focusing primarily of a soldier's perspective during the Great Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey the |
| BAREFOOT ARTS |
Sew-Green Design Workshop |
Children are invited to participate in a creative arts performance and sewing workshop with Susan Paino, designed especially for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. The workshop begins with an original |
| Diane Taraz |
Women's History in Song |
A musical trip through the lives of ordinary women in Europe and America from 1600-1900, using traditional songs passed from mother to daughter for generations. Fascinating facts spiced by songs of love, |
| Inspector Magic |
MAGIC: IMPOSSIBLE |
This fun program will transform children of all ages into the secret world of the Secret Agent. Inspector Magic will provide magical comedy that might be seen on “Get Smart,” “the Pink Panther,” |
| Jeanne Donato The Storyteller from Joy-O-Loons |
Balloons and Stories/ Witch Willie Lilly/ Winter Lady/ Storybook Lady/ Switch off TV & Switch on Your Brain |
Balloons & stories offers a delightful mix of folktales and balloon creations.
Witch Willy Lilly ranges from "Happy Pumpkin to truly terrifying tales for the brave of heart (from folk lore). Winter Lady |
| jeanniemack...performer for kids |
Halloween Fun |
"Halloween Fun" is a participatory musical program chock full of action-packed Halloween songs, tongue-twisters, seasonal humor, and one not-too-scary Halloween tale with eerie sound effects. A few spooky |
