CPS Family Performance Brings Together Music, Humor, Circus Skills and Science

Community Performance Series Presents 'Toying with Science' on Feb. 8 at SUNY Potsdam

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CPS will present Garry Krinsky’s “Toying with Science” on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

POTSDAM, NY (01/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Community Performance Series will present Garry Krinsky's "Toying with Science" on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.

"Toying with Science" is a fast-paced, varied and dynamic program, combining circus and mime skills, original music and audience involvement to explore scientific principles. Krinsky and his audience also delve into the imaginations of scientists who have played important roles in the exploration and discovery of concepts that define our world. The performer brings a number of science-based toys to life with motion, music, humor and insight, and gets the audience in on the act, making for a truly unique experience.

"It's an engaging program filled with jokes, games, circus tricks and audience participation, making it perfect for the whole family. Not only will the audience stay engaged in the performance, but they will come out having learned about basic science, simple machines, gravity and the history of science," said CPS Executive Director Amy Flack.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults for this general admission event. Tickets can be purchased at the CPS Box Office by calling (315) 267-2277, or by visiting the box office in the lobby of SUNY Potsdam's Performing Arts Center, which is open Monday through Friday, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Orders can also be placed online at www.cpspotsdam.org. The box office will also be open in the lobby of Snell Theater one hour prior to the event.

In addition to the performance, CPS is partnering with the North Country Children's Museum on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m. for an afternoon of Science with Dr. Dave Bradford of SUNY Canton. The event will take place at the Clarkson Bookstore in Downtown Potsdam.

The fun-filled exhibit will explore balance and center of gravity through play. Children have the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities using balance boards, a long balancing rod, blocks, sticks and a model motorcycle. To make reservations in advance, contact SUNY Potsdam's Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation at (315) 267-2167. Walk-ins will also be accepted at the bookstore that day. The event is $10 per participant.

Established in 1989, CPS at SUNY Potsdam is a college-community partnership presenting world-class performing artists and arts education opportunities in Northern New York. A rich mixture of programs links community, classroom and audiences of all ages, while preserving access to the performing arts for future generations. For more information, please visit www.cpspotsdam.org.

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of only three arts campuses in the entire SUNY system. SUNY Potsdam's arts curriculum offers the full palette: music, theatre, dance, fine arts and creative writing. No matter the discipline, people from all backgrounds can find their creative compass at Potsdam, with myriad arts immersion experiences available for both campus and community.

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