Artists of Note | Mike Offutt

Mike Offutt's Ultimate Science Show
Mike Offutt is on a mission; a mission to convince young people that science is an exciting and meaningful activity! Mike Offutt's Ultimate Science Show uses toys and household objects to take students and families on a hilarious theatrical romp that will awaken a child's natural interest in science. Family audiences are constantly reminded that "It's NOT magic ... it's SCIENCE!"

An innovative science teacher (32 years) now in his second career,
Mike was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation. Past appearances includ Smithsonian Institution's Discovery Theater, Lancaster Festival in Ohio, Chicago Public Libraray System and Museum of Science and Industry (for The Science of Green) and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Grades Pre-K-8th, and families.

Mike Offutt's Tall Tales & Kitchen Band
Though most often seen in his Ultimate Science Show, Mike Offutt is also a storyteller (taaaaaaallllll Tall Tales), banjo player, and bandleader. What's the Kitchen Band? Well, Mike brings all the instruments ... spoons, bones, washtub bass, bicycle horn, cowbell and other homemade instruments. He recruits his band from the audience ...
and generally he "stays after" to accommodate the long line of kids
and adults who want to try out the theremin (think Beach Boys, Good Vibrations). Age level, 2-10 years and families.

For more information, contact us or link to Mike's web site.

What’s New
Mike Offutt to Present 30 programs in Spring 2009 for Chicago Public Library's Nature Connections Series
Watch the Calendar page for dates in March and April. Mike Offutt will present a special environmental/natural science edition of his Ultimate Science Show for classes and families in Chicago's neighborhood libraries.

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”I'm sure you can imagine that children will remember his lesson about electrical conductivity that was delivered in front of a burning pickle ... for over 300 laughing, clapping, cheering children and adults."
- Cook Memorial Library

”Wonderful! Kids were completely attentive and enjoyed every minute. Teachers commented that it was the best show this year.
-Jim Blum, WKSU Radio, Kent, Ohio

”You captivated the children and their parents for the entire show. Thank you for including so many of the kids as volunteers ... You made science fun!
-Warren Newport Library, Gurnee IL

Contact: Joann Murdock
630-557-2742 | jmurdock@artistsofnote.com
P.O. Box 11 | Kaneville, IL 60144-0011 USA