2012 GO Bonds
Performer List -- by Region, Part 2
Central (Albuquerque/Santa Fe Corridor)
7000 BC Comics. Jeff Benham is the contact. Comic writing/illustrating workshops for teens. Very professional.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-999-8210
Email:
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Website: http://www.7000bc.org/
AppleMountainHarp Kids. Children’s ensemble features primarily young harpers, though you will occasionally hear a dulcimer, fiddle, mandolin, or some other folk instrument thrown in for good measure. Contact Jeanne Page.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-553-8205
Email:
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Assistance Dogs of the West. Free programs for libraries. The Santa Fe organization provides free outreach programs in order to raise “awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the valuable service provided to them by trained assistance dogs.”
Phone: 505-986-9748 or toll-free, 866-986-3489
Santa Fe
Email:
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Website: http://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org
Sunny Birklund, Puppet Playhouse. Puppet Playhouse brings smiles to audiences of all ages with fun puppet shows and show and tells. This summer’s experience brought more adventures in the saga of Ms. Cucaracha!
Corrales
Phone: 505-897-9148
Email:
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Website: http://www.corralesartists.org/gallery/birklund/birklund
Sarah Bonneau, the Roadrunner Lady. Rio Rancho resident Sarah Bonneau offers free programs to schools and libraries, particularly those in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. She has an extensive slide show about the state bird and can gear her presentation to adults or children.
Rio Rancho
Phone: 505-896-0800
Website: http://www.dukecityfix.com/profile/roadrunnerlady
The Clan Tynker. Elijah Whippo is contact. They do a variety of fun performances, Renaissance Fair/Old World/Vaudeville style. They ride unicycles, juggle, eat fire, lots of fun.
Santa Fe
Phone: 505-660-5373
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Website: http://www.clantynker.com
East San JoseMariachi. Young Mariachi singers/musicians from East San Jose Elementary in Albuquerque.
Phone: 505-280-1686 or 505-899-0216
Sean Etigson. Sean’s Stories & Songs from Many Lands is an interactive program that encourages children and adults alike to re-discover their love of learning and laughter.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-363-2496
Email:
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Website: http://fullcircleproductions.org/
Exotics of the Rainforest. Learn about tropical rainforests. This interactive presentation features live parrots and reptiles from the tropical rainforests and deserts of the world. Contact Carolyn M. Newell.
Rio Rancho
Phone: 505-896-3133
Cell: 505-220-4737
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Joy Ginther, Pink Elephant Theatre. She does a variety-type show with magic, music, storytelling, and puppets.
Tijeras
Phone: 505-281-5416
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John Grant, Ticklefish. Songs like "Icky Sticky" and "I Can’t Stand Still" get audiences on their feet and moving. John plays energetic kid cool rock n’ roll for audiences of all ages.
Phone: 505-525-0504 or toll-free, 866-925-0504
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Website: http://www.motivatekids.com/html/tickle_fish.html
Hawkwatch International. HawkWatch International (HWI) works to impassion audiences about raptors and the threats they face, in order to foster behaviors that help conserve our shared environment. HWI is recognized throughout the western U.S. for improving public awareness and understanding of raptors and their conservation needs through effective educational programs.
HawkWatch International - New Mexico
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-255-7622
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Website: http://www.hawkwatch.org
Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley. This Director of Library Services at the Menaul School Library in Albuquerque offers professional storyteller/chatauqua performances of combined singing, drumming, dancing and storytelling.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-307-3328
Email:
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Website: http://professionalstoryteller.ning.com/profile/BrendaHollingsworthMarley
Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee. Johanna Hongell-Darsee; storyteller, dancer, mime; and Scott Darsee, guitarist, composer, will take you on a journey of Ballads and Runes, Myths and Legends with traditional and non-traditional Storytelling techniques. They tell stories using music, song, masks, dance and mime.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-353-2790
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Webpage: http://johanna.itgo.com
Jean Jenkins, Jingles the Clown. With her bright orange hair and infectious smile, Jingles the Clown does face painting, balloon sculpting, comedy, magic, games, prizes, dance. Jingles the Clown is actually Jean Jenkins, a retired schoolteacher.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-831-1112
Bob Kanegis & Liz Mangual, Tales & Trails Storytellers. If you’re older than yesterday and younger than tomorrow, Liz and Bob will take you on a storytelling journey around the world as they share some of their favorite tales.
Corrales
Phone: 505-890-7075 or toll-free, 800-908-6109
Email:
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Website: http://www.librarystorytelling.com/
Kevin Kinane, Drumfest/Recycleman. Kevin can do a drumming program or his recycleman program. Drumming would involve him bringing drums out to the libraries and teaching about rhythm, music, etc. Recycleman brings out his recycle machine – which is a giant instrument that many people can play at once made out of recycled instruments – as well as other recycled ‘instruments.’ Great participatory entertainment for people of all ages. He is a teacher and works well with children, teens and adults.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-831-4893
Email:
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Website: http://www.daddylongloin.com/recycleman.html
Liz Mangual & Bob Kanegis, Tales & Trails Storytellers. If you’re older than yesterday and younger than tomorrow, Liz and Bob will take you on a storytelling journey around the world as they share some of their favorite tales.
Corrales
Phone: 505-890-7075 or toll-free, 800-908-6109
Email:
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Website: http://www.librarystorytelling.com/
Martial Artistry. An Albuquerque-based martial arts school that does demonstrations and Chinese dragon dancing.
Martial Artistry Kung Fu, Wushu, Chinese Lion and Dragon Dancing School
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-872-4950
Email:
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Website: http://www.martialartistry.com
Bill Martin, Absolute Magic. A professional magician, illusionist, escape artist, mentalist, and hypnotist. His rich life experiences allow him to communicate warmly with diverse audiences. His feature presentations include Harry Houdini the famous escape artist, and Swami Salami the magician. Bill Martin also performs as himself with several talks and seminars ranging from The Pilot with a Magic Hat and The Great Atlantic Air Race.
Rio Rancho
Phone: 505-896-0100
Website: http://mindreachentertainment.com/
Mike McCartney, IndianaBones. Indiana Bones weaves a web of excitement and entertainment when telling stories based on ancient myths, regional folklore and past civilizations.
Santa Fe
Phone: 877-336-6319
Email:
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Website: http://www.storyteller.net/tellers/mmccartney
Nancy Latuja and the Movement Studios in Corrales presents young, local dancers featuring dances from Hawaii, Philippines and China, to name a few.
Corrales
Phone: 505-250-9489
Email:
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National Institute of Flamenco. The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) is a unique, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the art, culture and history of flamenco. Niños Flamencos features live musicians and dancers from ages 8-15. Very lovely.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-242-7600
Email:
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Website: http://www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org/National_Institute_of_Flamenco/Welcome.html
New MexicoYoung Actors, with Rick Nickerson. This group provides theater arts training to young people and produces plays and musicals for the community and surrounding area schools.
Albuquerque
Phone: (505) 821-8055
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Website: http://www.nmyoungactors.org/index.html
John Polinko. Magician and juggler amazes with his magic using real animals.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-797-4463
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Prairie Dog Pals. A non-profit organization to preserve the species and its environment and to provide information and education about prairie dogs to the public. Prairie Dog Pals of Albuquerque has been helping to care for prairie dogs in the city and relocate prairie dogs where loss of habitat or human conflict threatens their existence. Finally, we provide information about prairie dogs to the public through outreach.
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-296-1937
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Website: http://www.prairiedogpals.org
Danny Solis. Poetry slam champion. Offer fun and interactive poetry workshops for children and teens.
Phone: 505-459-3574
Email:
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Website: http://www.austinslam.com/newsite/index.php?name=Poets&file=solis
Santa FeRaptor Center. Invite families to visits from reps from the Raptor Center to learn about these fascinating birds.
Santa Fe
Phone: 505-699-0455
Website: http://thesantaferaptorcenter.org/index.html
Wagogo. An Albuquerque-based band featuring songs played on authentic instruments, with some modern roots. Wagogo, born, raised and loved in Albuquerque is an ecclectic group of musicians that make a rhythmic cocktail out of their Chicano influences, Northern Mexico folk songs, warm calypso island grooves, and the captivating spirit music of Zimbabwe.
Alyson Steinman
Albuquerque
Phone: 505-898-9342
Email:
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http://www.wagogobanda.com
Wise Fool New Mexico. Wise Fool can bring puppets, circus performances, aerial feats, theater, and more to your library for high energy fun and breathtaking tricks.
Santa Fe
Phone: (505) 992-2588
Email:
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Website: http://wisefoolnewmexico.org/index.html
Out of State (but frequently perform in NM)
Activated Story Theater. This national group presents stories in a dynamic, theatrical style. Program options include multicultural folk tales, interactive storytelling, American fables, and a wide variety of educational workshops.
California
Phone: 800-429-6576
Email:
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Website: http://activatedstorytheatre.com/index.html
Jerry Barlow, Celtic Guitarist. He provides a warm performance with guitar compositions inspired by Celtic and British tradition.
Colorado
Phone: 303-756-4418
Website: http://www.jerrybarlow.com/
Jim Cosgrove, Mr. Stinky Feet. Sings, dances, and plays instruments with this national award winning kid-rocker. Mr. Stinky Feet is always a crowd favorite!
Prairie Village, KS
Phone: 913-219-4815
Email:
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Website: http://www.jimcosgrove.com/
David Gish, Worlds of Wonder. Gish combines magic, science, ventriloquism, puppets, juggling, and balloon art in performances designed to make learning fun for kids.
NE Texas
Phone: 903-882-4691 or 903-312-1363
Email:
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Website: http://www.davidwonders.net/
Libby Green, Miss Green’s Traveling Puppet Parloroffers unique performances combining live action theater with the art of puppetry. Libby Green is an award winning educator and a distinguished artist. Each puppet production is performed in a beautiful custom made theater by a cast of lovable puppets.
Chicago (but relocating soon to NM)
Phone: 773-208-7884
Email:
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Website: http://www.missgreen.com/
Judy Pancoast. Singer/Storyteller from New Hampshire comes to the state every summer. An acclaimed children’s musical artist whose exceptional original songs for children instantly captivate audiences of all ages and bring children and families together in a spirit of wholesome fun.
Phone (Toll Free): 877-583-9386
Email:
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Website: http://www.judypancoast.com
Markie Scholz, Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets. Markie and her madcap cast of puppet characters will entertain the whole family with the show “The Dragon and the Doodlebug.”
Spearfish, SD
Phone (toll-free): 800-642-4805
Email:
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Website: http://www.legendsandlore.com/yikes.html
Magical Michael Steele. Magic, music, juggling, and yo-yo tricks.
Sedona, AZ
Phone: 928-634-7985
Email:
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Website: http://www.magicalmichaelsteele.com
Helen Trencher, The Percussion Lady, leads interactive percussion and movement activities for different age groups. Lively, fun, and informative.
Colorado
Email:
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Website: http://www.helentrencher.com/index.html
Traveling Lantern Theater Co., a talented live performance company that sets up a whole performance with such shows as "The Caterpillar Hunter" or “The Hobbit” with sets, props, costumes, etc. using child volunteer actors from the audience.
Portland, OR
Phone: 800-936-4723
http://www.travelinglantern.com