2013-326 Arts - The Arts Center Spring 2013 Art Grant Agreement $1,500

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2013-2014 Arts Program Grant–Spring 4 Orange County Arts Commission The ArtsCenter: School Show Series comedy across the US and Canada. He now brings his passions together with an explosive style that refuses to allow his audiences time to catch a breath. David lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio and is the proud papa of his five-year-old daughter,Jindalee. He believes strongly in service and volunteers as an EMT and firefighter with his local Fire/Rescue department. Information from artist's website (http://www.doktorkaboom.com) BILLY JONAS: Billy Jonas is one of those rare performers who can engage and delight both young and adult audiences. Billy's clear tenor voice is well-suited to a plethora of venues, from intimate settings and workshop sessions to large halls and outdoor festivals. For more than two decades, his creative and interactive performances have enchanted and inspired folks from all walks of life—touching hearts, souls, and minds world-wide. As a founding member of the acclaimed duo "The Billys," Billy Jonas has made innovative use of"found objects." He helps audiences discover the music within common items ... and within themselves. Billy Jonas' recordings and live concerts across the US and Canada have generated an enthusiastic following. His CD "What Kind of Cat are You?!" received multiple awards including a First Place/Gold from ARM (American Federation of Independent Musicians), and a Parent's Choice Gold. Jonas' videos have garnered critical acclaim, including Parents Choice Awards and a New York Times "Best" listing. In 2010 he was invited to present a concert at the White House! Information from artist's website (http://www.bilixionas.com) LI LIU: Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China.At the age of six she began her acrobatic training, and the following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in Beijing she trained for eight hours a day until she was 16. In 1984 her artistic cycling act won a gold medal at the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France. She often teamed with her sister Liu Ying to create duo acts that were conceived by her coach and father Liu Gui Ting. In 1995 their duo hand balancing act was selected to perform at The Wu Qiao International Circus Festival where they were awarded "The Golden Lion" prize. For many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa and Asia with The Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus Knie in Switzerland, Circus Krone in Germany and with countless other touring shows in Italy, Holland, France, South Africa, Singapore,Japan and Indonesia. She came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured all over the US for two years. She has been living in the US and working as a freelance performer since 2003. She is a regular on the NBA&WNBA half-time circuits and is also is a featured performer on Princess Cruise Lines. In September of 2010 Li appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Information from artist's website (h ttp://www.acrobat-liliu.coLn)