Irish Songs from the Lumber Camps (MN Historical Society Program)
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Project Overview
Brian and Randy entertained the audience with stories, photographs and songs about the roving Irish-American lumberjacks. They transported us back to a 19th century lumber camp bunkhouse with a unique brand of northwoods entertainment based on the music of the Emerald Isle.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100
Direct expenses
$1,100
Administration costs
$28
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.0094
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The music breathes new life into the forgotten logging camp stories and rich musical traditions of the Irish immigrants. The musicians bring to life the unique music of men and women that became popular in the lumber camps. This performance will ignite a love of Irish culture and music.
Measurable Outcome(s)
"Wonderful program! So educational and entertaining." "It is such a treat to have such great performers right in our local theatre. Thank you." "I learned a lot about lumber camps and how the lumberjacks lived. The photographs took you back in time and the music was superb."
Source of Additional Funds
JCC Performing Arts Center technology technicians; promotion and marketing volunteers to assist the night of the program.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507)376-5803
Email
mranum@plumcreeklibrary.net
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