OUR MISSION

Local Commotion is a creative learning experience. Its mission is to integrate performance with education, going beyond the scope of historical text. It is Kati's determination to poignantly recreate American women from a simple pilgrim to those who opposed the injustices of slavery, demanding civil rights for all and all the strong ones in-between. She wishes to make this part of U.S. history tangible and accessible to audiences everywhere: to instill in them a deeper understanding of our past and how it shapes our future.

Audiences of students, families and seniors alike remain enthralled during our performances. With integrity, Kati weaves together dress, the spoken word, and songs of the times into the presentation. The question and answer period is an intrinsic part of our program. It creates a strong bond of communication and repartee; one that engages both performer and audience. As performers, it is invigorating, and stimulating to experience this. One of our walking history presentations is a wonderful and exciting way to experience history!

 A FEW COMMENTS:

 Even though it is a work in progress, Eleanor Roosevelt came to life!  We loved listening to her early life and family secrets. … 

                                          Lacey Library, Ocean County 2006

Kati-   It is remarkable to engage an audience of 200 fifth and sixth graders!  I have not seen so many children so effectively engaged in a music program like I saw on May 28th (2009) when your group visited Markham Place School.  Thank you for spreading your passion for jazz & blues with our community.  

     Dr. Scott Taylor, Supervisor of Curriculum, Mon. Cnty, NJ

UPCOMING 2010 GIGS-  

Sept 10th, Friday

UVA on Main Street in Bradley Beach

Kati and the Lil' Swing Band at 8:30 pm to 12:30 am

Come swing with us!  Be sure to wear your dancing shoes.

September 25, Saturday 

Matawan Library, Broad Street, Matawan, NJ

Colonial Jewelry Presentation.  Find out about early American Jewelry and find out what was the fashion in the  Colonial  times.  Presented by Kati.

Don't Fence us in 

just for holidays or special days!

There is no limit to when

Local Commotion's Walking History

programs can be presented.

We've been booked for 

Schools (K-12)

Lectures

Libraries

Musical Concerts & Private Parties & Functions

Festivals

Historical & Club Groups

Theaters

Churches & Temples

Girl & Boy Scout Troops

Retirement & Senior Homes

Don't Forget about our Blues & Jazz combos for your next Private Party and/ or Function!  Our bands do some serious   cookin'- with music that is!

Check out: 

THE HUB (NJ) interview with Local Commotion's Kati Beddow Brower

 http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2002/0301/Bulletin_Board/030.html

Check us out on the National Women's History Projects Website

Listen to the music:

 http://www.myspace.com/localcommotionWH

http://www.myspace.com/ninebelowzeroband

Kati & the Lil' Swing Band