Multimedia
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Andy Parker
 The
Weather Machine
Created by Meteorologist Andy Parker, this performance will quite
literally bring the weather into your school! The Weather Machine
is capable of producing all types of weather, from actual tornados
to snowstorms and just about anything in between. Each weather element
will be discussed, and selected students will get to experience the
various types of weather in the weather machine.
The entire audience will be engaged by the "Unanswerable Weather
Question" prompting creative thinking and introducing the concept
that weather affects all aspects of life. How weather has influenced
everything from history to music will be explored, and students will
be able to participate in an impromptu weather orchestra utilizing
unique weather instruments and sounds.The Weather Machine is sure
to bring a one of a kind exciting educational experience to your
school.
Artists: Meteorologist Andy Parker & Eric Fiebelkorn
Grades: 3-6
Fee: single $830; back-to-back $910
Limit: 150 Students
 The Weather Machine - Classroom Edition
Students will get a hands on look at how weather is measured by
scientists, described by authors and painted by artists. After experiencing
the power of a 100mph wind gust and creating clouds they can hold
in their hands, students will be challenged to come up with their
own creative words and pictures to describe the weather. This workshop
will encourage students to become more observant of the environment
around them and how weather affects all aspects of life.
Artist: Meteorologist Andy Parker
Fee: $184 Grades: 3-6
Limit: 30 Students per workshop
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Motherland Connextions, Inc.
 From
Bondage to Freedom
Motherland Connextions, Inc.'s objective is to educate about and
preserve the rich legacy of the Underground Railroad. It was one
of the country's first multi-cultural humanitarian efforts. In this
presentation, positive role models are extracted from the Underground
Railroad era while using the student's culture to demonstrate self-esteem
and pride. This helps to spotlight the many positive effects diversity
had in sustaining freedom, courage and hope in our own community,
Western New York, and throughout the United States.
Artist: Kevin Cottrell
Fee: single $380; back-to-back $680
Grades: 4-12
Limit: 250 students per performance
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JP Somersaulter
 Lights
Camera Curriculum
Animated filmmaking is an art form which includes creative writing,
drama, drawing, painting, sculpting and music. Though students are
frequently exposed to films, videos and DVD's they have little appreciation
for them as an art form. JP emphasizes the importance of math, science
and language arts in filmmaking. Though the shows are educational,
the emphasis is on fun! Each show includes award-winning short films,
humorous explanations, student interaction, student volunteers and
demonstrations. Using flip books, storyboards, artwork and "cel
characters," models of film, sound effects instruments, and
live demonstrations of cartoon characters' voices, JP reveals how
stories are brought to life on the screen.
Artist: JP Somersaulter
Fee: single $635; back-to-back $830; full day $1,250
Grades: K-12
Limit: 300 students per performance, 30 students per workshop
Limited Availability. Call office for details.
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Squeaky Wheel
 The
Art of Zoetropes
A zoetrope is a kind of a mechanical movie viewer invented in 1834
by William George Horner. It can be used for one's own creative work
or as a device to illustrate basic principles of cinema in media
education. In these workshops, participants will learn how to construct
their own zoetrope and how to draw and paint animated movies for
it. Requires 2 workshops to complete.
Artist: Dorothea Braemer
Grades: K-12
Workshops Fee: $368
Limit: 30 students
How to Read a Film
This demonstration workshop offers an exciting journey into the
magical world of film editing. Using short film clips, the artist
will illustrate different editing styles and techniques. Students
will discover basic principles of media construction while gaining
an appreciation of the art of editing.
Artist: Squeaky Wheel Staff
Grades: 5-12
Workshops Fee: $184
Limit: 30 students per workshop
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