Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Davis Bates
www.davisbates.com
Storyteller
Age group: 5 years to adult; family shows with all ages
Group size: Any
Details: tells folk tales, regional tales and original tales; also sings traditional songs. Some audience participation. May also be booked as a duo with Roger Tincknell, a musician and storyteller.
Rating: 10
Museum of Science Traveling Programs
mos.org
Several science-based presentations available with props.
Age groups: Elementary grades (6 years) to adult
Group size: up to 150 people usually
Details: Programs offered are demonstrations with some audience participation, about 30 minutes in length. Program names: Super Cold Science, Science Magic, Reptiles, Fog, Flowers & Fireworks, Festival Programs, Animal Invaders, Night Sky. Reptiles and Animal Invaders bring live animals in (usually will not be handled by the public).
Rating: 8.5
Peter and Ellen Allard
www.peterandellen.com
Musicians
Age group: 2 years on up
Group Size: Any
Husband and wife team play many original and contemporary children's songs in a high energy show. Lots of audience participation.
Rating: 10
Steve Blunt
www.steveblunt.com
Musician.
Age group: 3 years and up; family shows
Group size: Any
Details: Plays guitar and sings mainly original children's songs, but also some covers. Very upbeat and funny.
Rating: 9

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Higgins Armory Museum
www.higgins.org
Presentations on arms and armor with props
Age group: 9 years and up
Group size: ?
Details: Presents arms and armor from different time periods. Some hands on experience for audience members. Programs offered: A Knight's Tale, Gothic Knight, Roman Legionary, Arms and Armor of Shakespeare's Age.
Scott Kepnes
www.scottkepnes.com
Musician
Age group: Infants on up; family shows
Group size: Any
Details: plays guitar and drums and performs contemporary children's music and tells interactive stories. Very upbeat with lots of audience participation.
Rating: 9