ARTS IN EDUCATION – MONTHLY CALENDAR

PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES, 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598-4399, 914/248-2349--FAX # 914/248-3838
msherer@pnwboces.org http://www.pnwboces.org/artsined

October 2012
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October 1: Thomas Gardner - The Uncle Brothers Musical Show *Stand up to Bullying:
Grades This show will focus on raising student awareness about bullying.
K-5 http://www.unclebrothers.com/
Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob BerGmann at 528-1354

October 1-November 17: Sally Cochran - Costume Designer; David Baranowski -

Grades Accompanist: Linda Duci-Kilik - Choreographer; Clifton
9-12 Chadick – Set Designer; David Sexton – Lighting Designer: Greco
Audio Services, Inc. – Chris Creco *Sound Designer; Andrew T.
Smith – Scenic Set Designer: Troye Evers – Hair & Make---For
the Show - Gypsy: Students will learn how to work together and
create this production.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy:_A_Musical_Fable
Chappaqua - Horace Greeley School
To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christopher Schraufnagel
at 861-9425

October 1-November 17: Carol Jean Collins - Costume Designer & Karen Longwell - Vocal
Grades Coach--for Panas Players Fall *Musical Sound of Music: Carol &
9-12 Karen will support the efforts of the students and help them in the
creation of costumes and to perform songs for their Fall Musical.
http://www.broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/myfairlady.htm
Lakeland - Walter Panas High School
To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228
For questions, contact Program Arranger - James Filippelli at 739-2823

October 1-December 5: Shane O’Reilly: - Guitar Instruction: Shane will work with
Grades students to teach them how to read and hear musical notes, and
3-5 then show them how to play those notes on the guitar.
Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Robyn Legenzowski at 533-3046

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October 1-December 10: Various In-School Workshops: Zev Haber – Guitar; Joseph
Grades Fields – Magic; Kazuko Omori – Japanese Culture & Art; Lani
K-5 Chang – Violin; Donna Ross – Cartooning & Clay Creations;
Cindy Finegan – Storytime, Broadway Kids on Stage & Theatre;
Joan Brisson – Wizardry of Harry Potter; Elizabeth Fear - Art &
Culture of Yoga; Jennifer Gonzalez-Breen – Art & Culture of Yoga.
Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jeanny Silva at 740-3173

October 1-December 18: Various In-School Workshops: Jaqueline Zerratte – Spanish

Grades Culture & Art; Cynthia Extance – Beading; Johanna Carminocci –
1-5 Cartooning & Creating a Newspaper; Edward Durkee – Art
Adventures; Bushido School of Karate, Inc. – David Baez *Art &
Culture of Karate; David Robles – Guitar.
North Salem - Pequenakonck Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Barbara Briganti at 669-5414 x 1012
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Chris Mascia at 523-7508

October 1-December 19: Ellen Flaks - Your Are The Star: Students will learn theatre skills,
Grades by acting out folk tales, fairy tales, poems and stories.
2&3 Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Gabriella Paladino at 337-9630

October 1-May 20: C.A.S.L.E., INC. - Debra Aronson *The Art of American Sign Language:
Grade Students will be exposed to this form of communications while seeing
K and hearing stories, poetry, songs, and dances.
Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Matley at 941-8880
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jayne Barruch at 941-8300 x 461

October 1-June 21: Richard Grasso - Musical Instrument Instruction: students will learn
Grades percussion, woodwind and brass instruments in this ongoing program.
3-5 This will enhance their music skills of the students in preparation for
school performances. Music varies from classical to jazz.
Tuckahoe - W.E. Cottle Elem. School
To visit, or for questions contact District Rep - Bruce Watkins at 337-6600 x 1260

October 2: Jordan Sonnenblick - Author Visit: This author will tell of his several novels,
Grades the inspirations for his work and the fundamentals of writing and publishing.
7&8 His presentation and workshop supports our goals for literature, writing and
storytelling. http://www.jordansonnenblick.com/
Somers - Somers Middle School
To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2405
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cathy Gelman at 277-3399 x 214

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October 2-4: National Circus Project - Artist in Residence: The circus is a unique art
Grades form that combines the cultural and ethnic traditions of many nations
K-5 into a performing art that celebrates physical and artistic excellence.
Students will learn team building skills as well as the dramatic elements
of circus skills, i.e. juggling, balancing, etc. There will be an assembly
program following the workshops. http://www.nationalcircusproject.com/
Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Matley 941-8880 X 301
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Hiltsley at 432-8125 x 8125

October 3: Nederlander Productions / Group Sales - Newsies: Set in New York City at the
Grade turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic
7 newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teen aged "newsies," who dreams only of
a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the
newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from
across the city to strike for what’s right. http://www.newsiesthemusical.com/
North Salem - North Salem Middle School
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Karen Koestner at 669-5414 x 2122

October 4: D.J. Greenburg, FLP - Dan Greenburg *Visiting Author: This program will
Grade stimulate creative writing. The author will show how real life experiences can be
3 made into fiction stories. http://www.dangreenburg.com/
Hendrick Hudson - Furnace Woods Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Dawn Wilkinson at inglish_2000@yahoo.com

October 4-December 21: Michelingua, LLC dba Lingua Kids - Art, Culture & Language:
Grades Valerie Lecoz *French; Lilian Van Doran & Patricia Figuero
K-5 *Spanish; Sue Liu *Chinese-Mandarin; Gina Lucciola *Italian:
Students will learn about these four cultures through song,
dance, stories and arts & crafts. http://www.linguakids.com/
Pelham - Hutchinson Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Monque Obudulu
at 917/825-2896

October 9-December 14: Various In-School Workshops: The Music Path Co., Inc. – Kim
Grade Caridi *Reading Music & Playing Tunes; Shari Caranante–
1 Creating A Storybook; Polka Dot Penguin Pottery – Yumi Heo &
Steven Dana – Clay Pottery; Steven Burchard – Magic; Stampfli
Enterprises, LLC dba Scarsdale Strings Group – Brendon
Caroselli *Deums & Elizabeth Derham *Violin.
Eastchester - Waverly Early Childhood Center
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jacqueline Fatigate at 494-9778

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October 9-June 4: Marion Jones-Archer - African Dance Residency: Students will
Grades explore, perform, and create dances from various African historical,
K-12 cultural and social genres to increase their knowledge and appreciation
of dance and its relationship to other significant components of human
history and experience.
Mt. Vernon - All Schools
To visit, or for questions, contact District Rep - Angela Addesso at 665-5181

October 10: Raymond Cliffton Matias - Red Hawk Productions *Native American
Grade Celebration: This is an Intertribal Dance Company that will educate the
7 students on the life of the Eastern Native Woodland Indians through
dance, songs and storytelling. The troupe demonstrates Hoop Dancing
and other native customs. There will also be hands-on workshops where
students will see, and hear about Native American crafts, art, food, clothing,
jewelry and more. http://redhawkcouncil.org/educational-programs/
Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School
To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy mIller at 273-4002

October 10: Kevin Geraghty - *Native American Art & Music: Through the use of the art,
Grade music and history of Native American culture, students will learn about their
4 contributions to our society and local life. They will be able to participate in
music making and storytelling as well.
Hendrick Hudson - Furnace Woods Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Dawn Wilkinson at inglish_2000@yahoo.com

October 10-December 12: Various In-School Workshops: Paul Hughes – Video Creations;
Grades Katonah Art Center – Kathleen Marlowe *Puppet Making &
K-5 Charlene Anderson *Fairy Crafts; Eileen Curry – Creative
Sewing.
Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School
To vist, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Dina DiGiacomo at 977-3229

October 11: Hypothetical Theatre Company - Ellis Island Stories: These stories are made
Grade up of a 30 minute performance of oral histories of immigrants and a 20 minute
4 historical program which will be interactive with the students that will allow
them to integrate what they hear into their curriculum.
http://www.hypotheticaltheatre.org/edoutreach.asp
Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School (Grafflin ES on 10/19/12)
To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Danika Guber at 917/673-3264

October 11: Theatreworks, USA - Felix Pitre *Stories & Songs from Latin America: Felix
Grade Pitre shares many of his Hispanic traditions that were passed down to him from
5 his own family, bringing to life the culture of Latin America with puppetry,
stories, songs, instruments and dance, performed in English interwoven with
Spanish words and phrases. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/guest.cfm
Ossining - Roosevelt Elem. School (Brookside Elem. School on 10/23/12)
To visit, contact District Rep - Bradley Morrison at 762-5760 x 2336
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Leslie Marx at 762-3428 or
Stephanie Ippoliti at 923-8113
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October 11-May 30: Music Conservatory of Westchester - Phyllis Bethel *Special Music
Grades for Speical Learners: Artist, percussionist and music therapist, Phyllis
K-2 Bethel will facilitate a weekly program for the self contained class of
special learners providing them with opportunities for active
engagement in the creation and performance of music and music
activities. http://musicconservatory.org/musictherapy.html
White Plains - Post Road Elem. School
To visit, or for questions, contact District Rep - Gary West at 422-2017

October 12: Academic Entertainment, Inc. - Signature Project with Irish Artist Patrick
Grades Dunning: Exploring the human spirit through art, music and technology.
1-5 With a 45 minute projection show and stage performance, Patrick Dunning
reveals a magical view of our world. Here you will find the most delightful
tapestry of the arts, intermingling with wonderful human stories. The show
has been ecstatically praised for its brilliant integration of arts in education,
as well as it's powerful celebration of cultural diversity.
http://academicentertainment.com/signatureproject
Mahopac - Austin Road Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Kathleen Lowell at 845/628-3415 x348
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cynthia Colbrook
at colbrook@mahopac.k12.ny.us

October 12-December 21: Michelingua, LLC dba Lingua Kids - Art, Culture & Language:
Grades Luz Marina Forero *Spanish: Students will learn about this
1-5 culture through song, dance, stories and arts & crafts.
http://www.linguakids.com/
Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kerri Wolfe at
kerriwolfe@optonline.net

October 12-June 13: Ray Blue - Jazz Band Workshops: Ray will be working with our music
Grades students on Jazz improvisations and, jazz and African American 9-12
History. This will culminate with a jazz performance in the Spring.
http://www.rayblue.com/
Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley High School
To visit or for questions, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at
845/526-7847 x 1369

October 15: Theatreworks, USA Corp. - The Civil War Show: This stirring production
Grades features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this complex,
4&5 tumultuous chapter of American history. The Civil War illuminates the
humanity and sacrifices of those who fought, and the many who died.
http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1557
New Rochelle - Trinity Elelm School
To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

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October 15-19: Cirque du Jour, LLC - Christopher Allison *Circus Workshops: Students
Grades will work with professionals to learn circus skills, while learning to work
3-5 together. They will perform a finale in a real circus setting.
http://www.cirquedujour.com/home.htm
Tuckahoe - W.E. Cottle Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Bruce Watkins at 337-6600 x 1260
For questions, contact District Rep - Kathryn Neuman at 771-9075

October 15-December 19: Various In-School Workshops: Michael Teator – Cartooning;

Grades Jonathan Flak Coaching Assoc. Inc. – Ellen Flaks *Creative
K-5 Drama & Improv Theatre; Jacqueline Soccodato – Everyday Art;
Kazuko Omori – Japanese Culture & Art; The Empty Vessel –
Sarah Baehr *Clay Sculpting & Fantastic Fun Fingers; Beadz,
Inc.-Melanie Rose – Beading Jewelry; Dorothy Cancellieri – Dino
Arts & Crafts and Transportaion Arts.
Pelham - Hutchinson Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzo at 738-3434 x 1157
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Mayuri Jennifer Breen
at 917/864-3317

October 15-April 2: Michelingua, LLC dba Lingua Kids - Art, Culture & Language:
Grades Ericka Ryes *Spanish; Valerie Lecoz *French; Sue Liu *Chinese-
K-5 Mandarin; Gina Lucciola *Italian: Students will learn about
these four cultures through song, dance, stories and arts & crafts.
http://www.linguakids.com/
Pelham - Colonial Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Alessandra Jaeger at 576-2616

October 17: The Puppet People - Mark Carrigan*Bully Busters: Created with a team of
Grades educators, parents, students and a school social worker! This high-energy, fast
K-2 paced puppet show teaches elementary school kids character building, anger
management and crisis intervention. Join the "Bully Busters" as they tackle
"Bully Monsters" in the less structured areas that students encounter on an
average school day: The Bus, The Cafeteria and The Playground. This show
features beautifully handcrafted masks, mouth puppets, original music and a
ten foot dancing bus! http://www.thepuppetpeople.org/bully.htm
Brewster - JFK Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - George Viglucci at 945/279-5051 ext 331
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kristen Rampolla at 845/279-6799

October 17 Overfoot, Inc. Jody Oberfelder - Improv Dance: This demonstration and
Grades workshops provide students with direct contact with an artist. They learn
9-12 how to improve dance, and many variations of different movements as they
become fully involved in the process of making dances and learn how to
choreograph their show. http://www.jodyoberfelder.com/about.php
Eastchester - Eastchester High School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Karen Zambelli at 441-2545

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October 17: Natalie Kinsey-Warnock - Author: Students will analyze and discuss stories,
Grade create original book covers and compare literature.
4 http://www.kinsey-warnock.com/
Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Charity Brotmann at 232-3719

October 17: Helen Lester - Author: This program will bring the art of writing children’s
Grade literature to life and give students insights about how it is done from the
2 beginning, the illustrations, the creative ideas, and the publishing of the
finished product. http://www.helenlester.com/
Somers - Primrose Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2405
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Tremblay at 628-4276

October 17–April 5: Susan Skelsey - Learning to Look-Art of the 1960’s & American Art:
Grades Over the course of seven sessions for each class, Susan will deliver
K-4 & 5-8 the Learn to Look curriculum. This is an interactive art appreciation
program that combines give–and–take dialogue with hands-on
activities. The program ends with a visit to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art & the Museum of Modern Art where the students will
see the real works they learned about in class.
Chappaqua - Both MS @ Seven Bridges MS & All ES @ Grafflin ES
To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steffi Green at 238-2333

October 19: Random Farms Kids Theatre, Inc. - The New Kid: This show deals with social
Grades issues and basic human lessons that strive to assist children in their own
2-5 personal development and guide them toward a healthy interaction with their
peers. http://www.randomfarms.com/tour.html
Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227

October 19: Mark Kistler - Imagination Station Show: This assembly will take children
Grade though an extraordinary imaginative adventure through three dimensional
K-5 drawing and stories. Students will learn foreshadowing, shading, horizon
and contour concepts of drawing. http://www.draw3d.com/asmbly.html
Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Robert Bergmann at 528-1354

October 19: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Okra Dance Company *Rhythm Dances from
Grades Around the World: This is a fascinating excursion through traditional rhythms,
K-5 songs, instruments, and dances that reflect cultures from Mexico, Italy, China,
Greece Ireland and more, in this vibrant exploration of rhythmic folkloric dances
from around the globe. Two skilled professional dancers are your tour guides
through these intriguing lands in a production packed with audience
participation. http://encoreperforming.com/viewPerformer.php?i=13
White Plains - Post Road Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Gary West at 422-2017
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Martina Maguire at 422-2320
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October 22 & 23: Kathleen Bart - Author/Illustrator Visit: The author will talk about
Grade and demonstrate how her books are created. She will then talk with the
2 students about different cultures around the world. They will learn
about multi-cultural celebrations, traditions and customs.
http://www.kathleenbart.com/author.htm
Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227

October 23: Gordon Korman - Visiting Author: This author will discuss his books and the
Grade writing process. He published his first book when he was just thirteen and has
8 many helpful hints to share. Students will learn that they can be authors too.
They will learn that some ideas for stories come from their own experiences.
http://gordonkorman.com/
New Rochelle - Albert Leonard Middle School
To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Alyson Civita at 576-4334

October 23: Linda Sue Park - Author Visit: This is a highly acclaimed author who presents
Grade her story about her writing books. Students will have read one of her books
6 before her visit so they will be able to discuss it. http://lindasuepark.com/
Yorktown - Mildred E. Strang Middle School
To visit, contact District Rep - Florence O’Connor at 243-8006
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jill Andrews at 962-2805

October 26: Raquei Jaramillo (aka R.J. Palacio) - Author Visit: The Author of the book
Grade “WONDER” will discuss her writing process from her initial idea and the
6 inspiration of the story, to the finished product. http://rjpalacio.com/book.html
New Rochelle - Isaac Young Middle School
To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Connie Macchia at 576-4364

October 29-January 16: Various In-School Workshops: Shari Caranante – Bizzi Bees /
Grades Jewelry creations; Barbara Borkin – Medieval Times Stories and,
2-5 Crafts, Egyptology & Toy Story Crafts; Stephanie Urbina – Zumba
Dancing; The Empty Vessel, inc. - Sarah Baehr – Clay Sculpting;
Joseph Fields – Magic; Vincent Davis – Cartooning; Marygrace
Killip – Mixed Media Art; Toni Ann Gamils – Designing & Creating
a Newspaper & Creating Games; Andrea’s Dance Studio –Andrea
Lee *Hip Hop; Maria Ciardiello – Italian Culture & Art; Regina
Dillulio – Designing & Creating a Newspaper.
Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 739-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Danielle Lacalamita
at 771-7578

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October 29-January 18: Jazz Co: Cara Franze – Rehearsal Assistant Choreographer;
Grades Kimberly Gianelli – Contemporary Dancing; Julie Vargas – Step
9-12 & Salsa Dancing; Karen Zambelli – Jazz, Tap & Ballet Dancing;
Tava Auslan – Belly Dancing; .Ashley Kaufman – Jazz &
Broadway Dancing; Nicole Yound – Hip Hop Dancing; Jenne
Griffith – Carribean Dancing; Christa Napolitano – Hip Hop
Dancing; Marion Jones-Archer-African Dance; Robert Coglitore
Hip Hop Dancing; Melissa Lieto – Jazz, Hip Hop & Contemporary
Dancing; These programs provide students with direct contact
with artists. They learn various kinds of dances, and many
variations of different movements as they become fully involved in
the process of making dances and learn how to choreograph their
show.
Eastchester - Eastchester High School
To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattarat 793-6130 x 4202
For questions, contact Program Arranger - Karen Zambelli at 441-2545

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