Performers

Pied Potter Hamelin
Tuesday, July 6th, 3:30p.m.
This program's uniqueness is in how he throws the same form but that piece of clay magically transforms in stages, until it is finished an identified as: melon pots, Lebanese samovars, teapots, gnomes, dragons and more! He discusses techniques, regional & national pottery history & rare stories about clay, potters, and pots.

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Ed the Wizard
Wednesday, July 14h, 6:30 p.m .
Each 45-minute show is packed with comedy and illusion. Using many volunteers, Ed the Wizard is sure to please. Having learned wizardry the old-fashioned way, by reading, Ed the Wizard keeps reading the emphasis and drive behind each show. Watch as volunteers help vanish coins, pass objects through their heads, and of course, cut someone in half! Sponsored by the Norfolk Cultural Council.

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Davis Bates, Storyteller
Tuesday, July 20th, 10:30a.m.

My performances are a mixture of family, Native American, international and regional stories and songs. They speak of empowerment, history, spirit and the environment. I have been a storyteller for over 20 years in schools, libraries, festivals and community settings. A young boy shoveling snow, an old woman who loves to dance, a wide mouth frog, a ghost lobsterman, a shapeshifting panther, grandparents remembered . . . These are some of my favorite images from stories and songs that I share with audiences. What I try to do in a performance, whether it's in a school or community setting, is to get folks thinking about and remembering their own stories and cultural traditions, and to excite them about the idea of sharing stories with others. Sponsored by the Norfolk Cultural Council.

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T-Bone, America's Musical Pied Piper
Tuesday, July 27th, 6:30p.m. on Town Hill (Rain location: Community Room, Library)

TOM STANKUS, or T-BONE to his audiences, is affectionately known as “America’s musical Pied Piper;” and has entertained thousands of people since 1978. Maybe it’s the child in him that enables T-BONE to connect so well with his audiences. Maybe it’s the energy of a runaway freight train.
Whatever the reason, and before his audiences realize it, they are clapping, dancing and singing at T-BONE’s shows. “I love making people happy, especially children,” says T-BONE, “and it is particularly satisfying when my audiences feel that they are the most important part of the show. Which they are.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library and the Norfolk Recreation Department.

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Jungle Encounters
Thursday, August 5th, 3:30p.m.

We bring one animal out at a time to talk about and let the people see up close. We teach the kids about wildlife and conservation. You'd be amazed at the looks on the children's faces as they see real wild animals up close! We can also call a few kids out of the audience to pet some of the animals or we can walk around through the crowd of people with an animal to let them pet them! Sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.

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Guard Up! Historical Weapons
Tuesday, August 10th, 3p.m.

We have a versatile knowledge of sword history from all over the world, and can teach techniques from Medieval Germany, Renaissance Italy, Feudal Japan, and others. We bring history, science, and geometry to life when our armored knights show up for the day.

We bring safe replicas of historical arms and armor, giving guests a chance to touch swords, try on armor, and more. We demonstrate techniques used throughout history by sword fighters, and then, making use of our safe foam swords, allow your guests to get in on the action. Your guests will have the chance to test out what they just learned against our trained staff in front of all their friends! Sponsored by the Norfolk Public Library.

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