Deaf Performers/ Entertainment
Events
Deaf Celebration (Sept. 2002, Texas)
http://www.deafcelebration.com/
One day social event
Deaf Expo (Nov. 15-16, 2002, Ontario, California)
Deaf Expo (tm) is an annual national consumer trade show held in Southern California that has consistently attracted around 8,000 patrons. Over 100 exhibits in nine categories: Education, Finance, Giftware, Health, Human Resources, Publications, Recreation, Religion, and Technology. Among program activities: the Deaf World Performing Stage, Seminars & Workshops, Technology Forum, Art Contest, and Deaf Village for home businesses and art & crafts are included in the Day pass. Evening entertainment events is also held on Friday and Saturday. Come and enjoy this annual event as well as to meet old friends and make new friends. DEAF EXPO 2002 celebrates its 10th show this year at Ontario Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, Calif. on Fri & Sat Nov 15-16, 2002.
Individuals
Deaf Elvis
http://members.aol.com/DeafElvis/
Deaf Elvis impersonator who signs Elvis songs.
DEAFology (Prof. Glick)
Looking for an entertainer for your upcoming event or fund-raiser? You've come to the right place! Ken Glickman, a.k.a. "Prof. Glick," now has four different shows: DEAFology 101, DEAFology 201, DEAFology 301 and Deaf Proverb Lecture Show (based on Ken's latest book, Deaf Proverbs - A Proverbial Professor's Points to Ponder). You can order Ken's humor products on Deaf culture from this website as well.
Kathy Buckley, Comedienne
Life of Ryan, The Drummer Who Signs
http://www.paulryan.freeserve.co.uk/
Hard of Hearing drummer wishing to raise awareness of the potential consequenses if you choose a career in music!
Magic Morgan, Magician
Deaf magician. Lives in West Allis, WI.
Pinky the Juggler
Los Angeles, CA
Trix - One Deaf Woman Show
Let me tell you what it is like to be a deaf person among the hearing. I will share with you my embarrassing moments, learning experiences, greatest challenges, and growing sense of pride. Through these stories, you iwll see how Deaf culture has colored my life, and perhaps learn that we have more in common then we think. Welcome to my world.
Groups
Deaf Magicians Association
Gate Communications
http://www.gatecommunications.org/
This group is difficult to classify. They are religious in nature, and focus on interpreting at concerts and social events throughout the country, and also do sign instruction, interpreter workshops, deaf culture type trainings, etc. Sounds like a great agency to get to know more about.
The Sign Painters
http://www.thesignpainters.com/
The Sign Painters is an organization of people who are dedicated to the promotion of Deaf Awareness in the community. They convey their information through music, costume, mime, dance and skits that are all performed in the graceful art of sign language, with a translation for the sign language-impaired. The Sign Painters first performed on February 14, 1980 and have been going about showing the Deaf that they too can enjoy the beauty of art and music. But do not be mistaken, they also teach the hearing about the Deaf Community. This is accomplished through performances at community organizations, nursing homes, blood drives, churches, women's clubs, schools, Girl Scout groups, Panoply and various other audiences throughout the community. This organization of all volunteers is funded by your donations. Catch our next performance. You never know, you may learn something!
Rhythm Channel
Foundation for Deaf Musicians, Inc. tries to convince music industry to include lyrics and interpreters at music events so that D/HH can enjoy music.
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