Arts Centers
“Your ability to involve both the children and adults made it a truly memorable night.”
– Darren Miller, Program Director, Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake NY
“Dave’s enthusiasm on stage and knowledge of his subject matter captivated and enthralled, and on several occasions he had the parents laughing right out loud. World Communities was a wonderful program and I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to strengthen their community.”
– Daniel Hayes, Executive Director, Center for the Arts, Homer NY
Community Events
“Dave Ruch is fantastic and worth every penny we paid. He really engages the mixed family audience.”
– Raylene Ludgate, Cornell Plantations, Ithaca NY
“We all loved your performance – just wish it could have been longer. You sure do live up to all the great things people say about you! Come back!!”
– Jamie Basiliere, Executive Director, Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, Plattsburgh NY
Libraries
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“So many kids engaged and laughing and having fun! GREAT performance!”
– Peg Mauer, Director, Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, Tupper Lake NY
“Many families still talk about the wonderful performance.”
– Vicki Plude, Library Director, Fort Edward NY Free Library
“Fun for the whole family (and the staff!)”
– Susan Wool, Director, Wead Library, Malone NY
“Great job!!!!!”
– Jean Holmes, Summer Reading Program Coordinator, Lakewood Memorial Library, Lakewood NY
“You have a wonderful way with children, and several adults have told us how much they enjoyed the program.”
– Tammy Sickmon, Story Coordinator, Lamont Memorial Free Library, McGraw NY
“A delightful evening of entertainment for families and friends.”
– Bonnie Unsworth, Director, Sherrill-Kenwood Public Library, Sherrill NY
“We loved having Dave at the Library! He was very easy to work with, and his performance was thoroughly engaging.”
– Jennifer Ogrodowski, Youth Services Department Head, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs NY
“Swan Library highly recommends Dave Ruch. He is fun, informative and crowd pleasing. As a children’s and family performer, he is tops in his field.”
– Michelle Watt, Children’s Librarian, Swan Library, Albion NY
“I was so impressed by your performance. I’ve been telling everyone I know how enjoyable it was.”
– Sandy Gillard, Children’s Librarian, Richmond Memorial Library, Batavia NY
“Wonderful! The whole audience eagerly sang along. I would love to have him back.”
– Roberta Bialasik, Librarian, Woodward Memorial Library, Le Roy NY
“Great fun and you do an excellent job of keeping the children engaged.”
– Danette Davis, Children’s Librarian, Seymour Public Library, Auburn NY
“Great show. I really appreciated its intergenerational appeal.”
– Sandy Scofield, Youth Services Librarian, Dunham Public Library, Whitesboro NY
“I think everybody had as wonderful a time as I did.”
– Kathy Wolf, Children’s Librarian, Rochester Public Library, Rochester NY
“A great hit with the children and adults.”
– Ruth Cook, Children’s Services, New Hartford Public Library, New Hartford NY
“We would highly recommend Dave Ruch. In spite of the hot and crowded conditions, young and old alike joyfully participated.”
– Peggy Richardson, Library Director, Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library, Delevan NY
“The kids loved your concert.”
– Peggy Thomas, Middleport Free Library, Middleport NY
“The program was excellent, you were on time and very responsive to the kids. They were enthralled.”
– Rebecca Cole, Librarian/Director, Rushford Free Library, Rushford NY
“Great concert. What pleased us most was the way you were able to ‘go with the flow’ of all the ages that were in the audience.”
– Marnie Reber, Summer Reading Coordinator, Mendon Public Library, Honeoye Falls NY
Museums
“Outstanding performances. His ability to engage families and individuals of all ages is a rare gift.”
– Jayme Cellitioci, Experience Programs Manager, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo NY
“What a great time! It’s obvious you love to work with kids!”
– Mary Beth Russo, Madison County Historical Society, Oneida NY
“Yes, he is magic! It cannot get any better. Rich entertainment of the highest quality and professionalism. It is a delightful, educational, whimsical and totally fun way to spend a span of time.”
– Margaret Crocker, Executive Director, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Binghamton NY
Private Events
“It is so wonderful to see parents and children singing along together and I think the opportunities to do so are few and far between.”
– Karen Dearing, Director, Westminster Early Childhood Program, Buffalo NY
“We heard such great comments from both parents and children.”
– Lynn Obstein, Hemophilia Center of Western New York, Buffalo NY
“I have never heard such unanimous praise. By the second song, ALL the kids were involved.”
– Ed Hawkins, Cubmaster Pack 173, Amherst NY