Community Read: Stories and Music of the 1930's
The 2017 Douglas County Community Read book selection was "Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown. An event, produced by local storyteller Paulette Friday, brought together musicians and storytellers to weave songs and story into a performance about the fabric of life in the 1930's, when the book takes place.
591 participated
75% of attendees will report learning something new about Minnesota history. 75% of attendees will report learning something new about life in the 1930's. 75% of attendees will report learning something new about the music of the 1930's. 75% of attendees will enjoy the mix of storytelling, music and historical narrative in the performance.
80% of respondents indicated that they learned something new about Minnesota history. 87% of respondents indicated that they learned something new about life in the 1930's. 81% of respondents indicated that they learned something new about the music of the 1930's. 99% of respondents indicated that they enjoyed the mix of storytelling, music and historical narrative in the performance.
Douglas County Library, Andria Theatre