Remember to sign up for the 2011 Performer Showcase! With budget dollars shrinking, it is more important than ever to see what you are getting–you don’t want to waste your scarce resources on a bust. September 22, 1-3:30 at the L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, we’ll squeeze in 10 performances by musicians, animal educators, storytellers, a magician, a juggler, and probably some others I’ve forgotten. There should be something for everyone, and for most budgets.
You can also get some great ideas from each other–share about terrific performers by sending me a note and a photo, and I’ll post. Post to the IFLS youth services listserv (members only: youthservices @ lists.iflsweb.org) if you want to bring up a discussion about a performer you want an honest opinion about, or if you have had a bad experience you want to warn others to avoid!
A few weeks ago, Jenna Gilles in Fall Creek had GREAT response to Ken Lonnquist, singer from Madison (and a performer at our showcase a few years back):
We collaborated with Beaver Creek Reserve to bring Ken Lonnquist from Madison. He was absolutely fantastic! Very inviting, interactive, and a joker to boot! He was a HUGE hit with adults as he wasn’t afraid to throw some adult humour into his glib and songs! We had a smallish crowd, so he was very relaxed, impromptu, and made numerous songs up on the spot. Very Very Entertaining. We had a few trouble-makers and he took it all in stride.
What have been your best and worst programs this summer?? Tell all!
