Skilly & Duff Trio

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2011
End Date
October 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
A program of Irish music, ballads, love songs, humorous songs, etc. The program included many stories of Ireland, jokes and sharing of stories.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: October 29, 2011, Graceville Public Library. Attendance: 239 of mixed ages; 142 evaluations were completed
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The community and surrounding area enjoyed an evening of Irish musical entertainment which introduced the historical Irish music to those who had never heard it before, and provided those who knew the music the opportunity to join in singing. Graceville itself has a historical connection as many of the members of the town have an Irish background.

Measurable Outcome(s)

142 evaluations were completed. Comments to the question What did you enjoy most about this program? "Ethnic music." "Very down-to-earth, easy to digest, entertainment for an Irish background community." •Comments to the question What did you learn from attending this program? "Irish background of music." "Some of the ways of the Irish." "Ellis Island opened in 1892." "I learned much about the Irish culture." "Irish heritage and the great sense of humor the Irish people have." "Many of the Celtic ways of life." "Poems and songs never heard before." Comments to the question Please let us know what you think about this program? "Enjoyed the humorous stories and singing." :I'll do it again and will attend if they return." "Brings cultural activities to small town." "More please!" "A very fine program for a small community as Graceville." " Wonderful – great humor- fun toes stompin' stuff."

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Graceville Public Library, Graceville Friends of the Library. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Graceville Public Library scheduled the program, reserved the Community Room, and advertised the event.
Graceville Friends of the Library provided refreshments and help disburse the advertising posters.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200