Corn Beef, Cabbage and a Bit O'Blarney

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$752
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
March 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
Bonnie and Eric Klitzke present a show of Irish music, comedy and history.
Project Details
86 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$752
Direct expenses
$752
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience will learn some Irish songs, the Irish history, Bonnie's Irish heritage also. They will learn Irish jokes and limmericks.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience learned some Irish words and songs and sang along with Bonnie. They learned about Irish history and Bonnie's heritage in particular. People enjoyed the show and left with light hearts and big smiles. Lots of historical information, many of which was not known to those in attendance, was shared.

Source of Additional Funds

Libraries designed and placed posters. Radio did an interview with Bonnie and ran ads for the whole week. Channel 3 put the event on the local TV station. City of Graceville provided the Community Room for us to use and the janitorial services. Friends di

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People should go away feeling very enlightened and happy.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The program will provide historical data about the Irish.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
448 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56239
Phone
(320)235-6106 x66
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200