Program Bank

History

Name:

Kenneth A. Yenke

Address:

P.O. Box 361633
Strongsville, OH 44136

Phone Number(s):

216.986.2459 - Home
440.238.5363 - Work
216.966.2470 - Fax

Fee:

Less than $100

Audience:

Adult
Young Adult

Description\Comments:

Ken Yenke is a top writer, collector and international appraiser of teddy bears and related memorabilia. He also writes "Yenke Peddler", the antique column for Cleveland''s 25 Sun Newspapers.
[email protected]

Name:

ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Talent Center

Address:

PO Box 23220
Cincinnati, , OH 45223

Phone Number(s):

1-800-878-ACTS - Work

Fee:

Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.

Audience:

Choose First

Description\Comments:

Chip Smith as ABRAHAM LINCOLN visits with your patrons, sharing history, wit and wisdom. WWW.TalentCenter.com

Name:

Wayne Stewart

Address:

1142 West 10th St.
Lorain, OH 44052

Phone Number(s):

440.245.1164 - Work

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Family
Adult

Description\Comments:

Wayne Stewar is the author of 15 books on baseball. His program focuses specifically on baseball and fathers and sons in baseball.

Name:

DR. FRED SMART

Address:

4021 Lebanon Road
South Lebanon, , OH 45065

Phone Number(s):

513-494-2870 - Work

Fee:

Contact performer for current fee

Audience:

Young Adult
Family

Description\Comments:

Dr. Fred Smart is a magician, humorist, speaker, and motivator. He has performed throughout America and 44 foreign countries. Among the shows he offers are The Old Tyme Magical Medicine Show . You'll roll on the ground as Fred (as Sam Slick, the fastest snake oil salesman in the Midwest) recreates the wonderful event which occurred in every small pioneer town; the arrival of the patent medicine wagon. He also offers a program called Great Attitude which deals with attitude, values, respect, and self-esteem. Length of Program: Varies. Audience: All ages. [email protected]

Name:

Ronald Sluga

Address:

32306 Glen Arden Drive
Lorain, OH 44525

Phone Number(s):

440.585.0266 - Work

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Children
Family

Description\Comments:

Ron Sluga entertains with a history of the banjo and its music. Ron began playing mandolin at the age of three and has recorded over 60 releases spanning 40 years. He performed on the first record to receive a polka grammy.

Name:

Greg L. Reese

Address:

P.O. Box 221163
Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone Number(s):

(216) 556-3342 - Home
(216) 268-6279 - Work

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Adult
Family

Description\Comments:

Presentation based on book. "JazzKeepers" lecture, visuals & live jazz performance.

Name:

Zak Morgan

Address:

P.O. Box 30035
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Phone Number(s):

513.232.5820 - Work

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Family
Children

Description\Comments:

"Bloom with Zak Morgan" is a highly interactive music and storytelling program designed to exercise the imagination and encourage reading. Zak Morgan''s material draws frequent comparisons to Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss and his co, Bloom, was named Best Children''s Album in the 2000 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.

Name:

Carl H. Miller

Address:

1285 West 114th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102

Phone Number(s):

(216) 521-0925 - Work

Fee:

Less than $100

Audience:

Adult

Description\Comments:

This is a slide presentation on the history of breweries in Cleveland. Mr. Miller is the author of "Breweries of Cleveland."
[email protected]

Name:

Rebecca McFarland

Address:

Euclid Public Library
630 East 222 St.
Euclid, OH 44123

Phone Number(s):

(440)333-7610 - Home
(216)261-5300 x.118 - Work
(440)333-4184 - Fax

Fee:

Less than $100

Audience:

Adult
Children

Description\Comments:

Specializes in Cleveland history

Name:

Allan R. May
[email protected]

Address:

1801 East 12th
Apt. 1801
Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone Number(s):

. - Home
216.691.1939 - Work

Fee:

Contact speaker for current fee

Audience:

Adult
Young Adult

Description\Comments:

Allan May is an authority on the history of organized crime in the United States. He has taught numerous courses in the Cleveland area, including Cuyahoga Community College's Senior Adult Education program. May is the primary writer for Court TV''s organized crime website and a feature writer for AmericanMafia.com. Mr. May's first book, Mob Stories, was published in January 2001 and he currently has several book projects in process.

Name:

Women In History

Address:

P.O. Box 770682
Lakewood, OH 44107

Phone Number(s):

216.228.4779 - Work
216.228.4779 - Fax

Fee:

Audience:

Family
Children

Description\Comments:

Dramatic re-creation of lives of notable women in U.S. history in authentic costume. Non-profit corporation. 11 actresses; more than 60 characters

Contact: Vernice Jackson [email protected]

Name:

Jennifer Finkel

Address:

10014 Burton Avenue
Bratenahl, OH 44108

Phone Number(s):

216-268-2588 - Work

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Adult

Description\Comments:

"Decoding Da Vinci: the role of symbolism in the art of Leonardo Da Vinci". Using Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code as a point of reference, I discuss Leonardo's paintings from an art historian's perspective

Name:

Jacqueline Dukes

Address:

3566 Ludgate Rd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Phone Number(s):

(216) 283-2193 - Work

Fee:

Less than $50

Audience:

Family

Description\Comments:

Collector of international dolls and textiles, particularly interested in Africa. Has traveled to South Africa, Swaziland, and Japan.

Name:

Francis T. D'Amico, Magician

Address:

3907 W. 157
Cleveland, OH 44111

Phone Number(s):

(216)252-8283 - Work

Fee:

Less than $100
Varies (Will work with your budget)

Audience:

Family

Description\Comments:

Costumed, authentic, historical presentations or modern day magic. (Both formal or informal). Also useage of animals when requested, ie:birds, rabbits, chicks, etc...

Name:

Dale and Marion Landis Classic Clowns and Characters

Address:

1182 Country Club Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43227

Phone Number(s):

614.863.7990 - Home
614.755.2876 - Work
614.755.2876 - Fax

Fee:

$100 or more

Audience:

Choose First

Description\Comments:

Dale and Marion, also known as Fritzi and Mitzi, have a show of classic clown skits that have been performed by clowns on stage and in the circus for many years. They also present a Clown Arts Entertainment Program where they put on costumes and make-up in front of the audience while answering questions in a fun and educational way. Dale has also been playing Santa Claus since 1974.

Name:

the TALENT CENTER

Address:

PO Box 23220
Cincinnati, OH 45223

Phone Number(s):

800.878.ACTS - Work
513.542.7858 - Fax

Fee:

Contact performers for fee. Free shows and half-off available.

Audience:

Children
Adult

Description\Comments:

The TALENT CENTER offers a great array of shows of all kinds for people of all ages. The center offers all sorts of entertainment including:

Music & Dance
Puppet Theatre
Characters from History
Holiday Programs
Fund Raisers
Magic & Ventriloquists
Classical, Jazz, Big Band, & Pop
Ethnic, Trans-Cultural Music & Folk
Cartooning, Sculpting, Weaving, Photography
Theater Performance
Jewelry Making & Stained Glass

Humor & Storytelling
visit TalentCenter.com


Name:	Frank S. Casey
Address:	21271 Morewood Pkwy Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone Number(s):	(440) 333-2399 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult Family
Description\Comments:	Mr. Casey is a retired executive who lectures on music & history of big bands, vocalists, sidemen and theme songs. The best music of the 30s, 40s & 50s. He has presented at Elderhostels and cruise ships.

Name:	Daniel A. Buttolph
Address:	4636 W. 147 Street Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone Number(s):	(216) 941-7173 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult
Description\Comments:	Daniel Buttolph is a certified speech pathologist. His programs are included in the "I Remember" series, particularly "Remembering Radio". His new programs include "Remembering George Burns" and "Ol' League Park". His motto is "Bringing Yesterday to Today." [email protected]

Name:	BILL HARTNETT AS MARK TWAIN
Address:	c/o The Talent Center P.O. Box 23220 Cincinnati, , OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	513-541-1257 - Work 513-542-7858 - Fax
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee. You may be eligible to receive programs at half-price or free with special grants
Audience:	Children Young Adult
Description\Comments:	Let your summer program participants have the pleasure of meeting one of the world's great humorists: Mark Twain. This show was originated by Autry Pinson, who performed over 500 shows for elementary and upper-level schools. Mr. Pinson has trained Bill Hartnett-already an established Mark Twain-to present the same spirited show, with the same reliability and quality. Learn about acting and make-up as you watch Bill put his face on and demonstrate movement. Audience participation is a part of the show. Audience: All ages. [email protected]

Name:	Mary Ellen Armentrout
Address:	Herrick Memorial Library ., . .
Phone Number(s):	. - Home 440.647.2120 - Work . - Fax
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult Family
Description\Comments:	Mary Ellen Armentrout has presents lectures and slide shows about Library history. She has given more than 50 presentations to Ohio groups since 1996.

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Phone Number(s):	. - Home . - Work . - Fax
Fee:
Audience:	Adult
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Name:	THE SINGING TRAINMEN
Address:	PO Box 23220 Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	1-800-878-ACTS - Work
Fee:	Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	SINGING TRAINMEN sing train songs and tell train stories. (Also available for stage performances)[email protected]

Name:	NEW EUROPA TROUBADOURS
Address:	PO Box 23220 Cincinnati, , OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	1-800-878-ACTS - Work 513-542-7858 - Fax
Fee:	Contact performers for fee. Free shows available.
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Performing music and songs from various European peoples. And if some patrons are so inclined, they will lead them in some dances. (They can also perform stage shows and teach dances in your Family Activities stage.)[email protected]

Name:	Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland
Address:	10819 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone Number(s):	(216) 421-7222 - Work
Fee:	Varies on program
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:

Name:	INTUITION THEATRE FEATURING BET STEWART
Address:	1427 Thompson Heights Avenue Cincinnati, , OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	513-542-2231 - Work 513-542-8044 - Fax
Fee:	$310.00 for one show/$535.00 for two shows. Travel expenses if over 150 miles. Partial funding may be available through the Ohio Arts Council.
Audience:	Choose First
Description\Comments:	"The 20th Century Rocks!" marks the new millennium with a celebration of the past century. The audience joins in the scenes as cakewalkers, factory workers, and "World Band Members" in this fast-paced ride through the music and history of the 1900s. Also featured is the musical play "Jack and the Mean Beans" in which Jack, representing kids everywhere, outsmarts the Big Guy (played on performance stilts). Intuition Theatre has been creating original theatre since its founding in 1980, touring schools, festivals, and theaters in the continental U.S., Alaska, Mexico, and Russia. Audience: All ages.

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