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Massachusetts Performances Open to the Public Summer of 2008
In A Nutshell:
The following performances are free of charge, but call ahead for further details ~ if they have sign up sheets, last minute changes etc.. Mention you are on my mailing list!
6/28/2008: 10:00 am. Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/8/2008: 6:30 pm. Duxbury Free Library, Duxbury, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/12/2008: 10:30 am. Eldredge Public Library, Eldredge, MA ~ Tales for the Earth
7/15/2008: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Dartmouth Public Libraries, Dartmouth, MA (There are two libraries for Dartmouth call ahead to see which time for which library) ~ Rainforest Legends
7/16/2008: 10:30 am. Holliston Public Library, Holliston, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/16/2008: time TBA (evening). Sandwich Public Library, Sandwich, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/17/2008: 10:30 am. Snow Library, Orleans, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/19/2008: time and exact location TBA. Cuttyhunk, MA ~ Favorite Tales
7/22/2008: 10:30 am. Joshua Hyde Public Library, Sturbridge, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/22/2008: 1:00 pm. Leicester Public Library, Leicester, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/22/2008: 3:00 pm. Ware Young Men's Library Association, Ware, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/22/2008: 6:30 am. Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, West Brookfield, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
7/30/2008: 1:00 pm. Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
8/5/2008: 7:00 pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy, MA ~ Rainforest Legends
Performances complement the summer reading theme of "Wild Reads"
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New York State Performances Open to the Public Summer 2008
6/25/2008: 7:00 pm. Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Trumansburg, NY 607-387-5623 ~ Insect Comedy
7/30/2008: 7:00 pm. Moore Memorial Library, Greene, NY 607-656-9349 ~ Insect Comedy
8/1/2008: 10:00 am. Community Center, McGraw, NY 607-836-6767 ~ Insect Comedy
8/7/2008: 10:30 am. Port Byron Library, Port Byron, NY 315-776-8014 ~ Insect Comedy
8/7/2008: 2:30 pm. Morristown Public Library, Morristown, NY 315-375-8833 ~ Insect Comedy
8/9/2008: 2:00 pm. Fulton Public Library, Fulton, NY 315-592-5159 ~ Insect Comedy
Performances complement the summer reading theme of BUGS
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Massachusetts Libraries in 2007 (sample of fall performances only): Winchester Library, Winchester MA; Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge MA; Norwell Library , Norwell MA; Hazen Memorial Library, Shirley MA; Bacon Free Library , Natick MA; Randall Library, Stow MA
Past Performances (sample only)
Storytelling and Music of Ireland

- Date: Saturday, July 21st, 2007
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Blackstone River Theatre Celtic Festival
Diamond Hill Park, Cumberland RI 02864 - Tickets: Free with admission to the festival
(Adult $12, Seniors $10, Children 5 and up $5, Children 5 and Under Free)
www.riverfolk.org - Description: Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain brings to life some of Irelands best known tales.
- More Information: www.riverfolk.org
Tales of Enchantment
- Date: Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
- Time: 10:00 and 11:00 am
- Location: Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, New York
- Tickets: Free: Part of the Museum's Wednesday morning series presenting top quality Children's Entertainment from across the United States
- Description: Enter the world of fairy tales where magic is only a moment away. Diane brings to life classic fairy tales like Snow White and Rose Red and Bee, Mouse, Harp and Bum-Clock, an unusual Jack tale. When Jack returns home with dancing bugs instead of beans, the fun and magic really begins!
- More Information: http://www.cmog.org
Legends and Music of Kurdistan
- Date: Sunday April 22nd 2007
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA - Description: Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Kurdish Musician Andrew Mazlum Aytac shares stories she has collected from Kurdish storytellers both here and abroad. Legends of how the Milky Way came to be, Fatima the Kurdish Cinderella and more...
- More Information: Call Thomas Crane Public Library 617-376-1332
Storytelling Treasures of Kurdistan

- Date: Friday, March 23rd, 2007
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Location: Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street, Nantucket Mass. (508) 228-1110 - Tickets:Free tickets available at the Weezie Library beginning March 17
www.nantucketatheneum.org/ -
Description: This performance event features the tales, dances, music and life of the Kurdish people.
Stories collected by Diane Edgecomb from Kurdish tellers will be augmented by a slide show of the region. - More Information: Call Nantucket Atheneum 508-228-1110 www.nantucketatheneum.org
Bee, Mouse, Harp and Bumclock! and other Irish Tales
- Date: Sunday March 18th, 2007
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Charlestown Working Theater
442 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 - Tickets: $12 adults and $10 children
Tickets available online at Charlestown Working Theater website: www.charlestownworkingtheater.org
or purchase via phone at 866-811-4111 -
Description:
Bee, Mouse, Harp and Bumclock! and other Irish favorites
This family entertainment is especially for ages 5 and above - More Information: Call Charlestown Working Theater 617-242-3285 www.charlestownworkingtheater.org
Digging Dinosaurs
- Date: Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Springfield Museums
The Quadrangle 220 State Street, Springfield, MA - Tickets: Free with admission
(Adult $10, Seniors $7, College Students $7, Children 3-17 $5, Children 2 and Under Free)
www.springfieldmuseums.org - Description: These popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful posters, Dinosaur Sign-Language and participation that keeps audiences engaged and asking for MOOORE! Two original stories are included. Pattysaurus in which selfish Patty becomes so obsessed with her dinosaur collection that she turns into a gigantic sauropod herself and Egg Mountain in which the audience helps out on this surprise filled journey that leads to the discovery of Egg Mountain and Maiasaura, the first dinosaur known to care for its young. Based on current scientific discoveries, this piece educates as it entertains.
- More Information: Call Springfield Museums 413-263-6800 www.springfieldmuseums.org
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