Happy Days are Here Again – MHS Partnership Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2012
End Date
February 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
A musical program of spirited songs (along with their history!) of the 30's, 40's and 50's with acclaimed jazz vocalist Rhonda Laurie and her band. A sentimental journey that will inspire audiences to smile and sing along during the show.
Project Details
Date of Program: February 25, 2012, Graceville Public Library. Attendance: 97, mainly adults age 50+
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To have more Minnesotans knowledgeable about and appreciative of the arts; have greater understanding of their own and others cultural heritage, and to create appreciation of Minnesota's local, regional and state history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Evaluations completed: 84 evaluations completed with 77 rating the overall quality of the performance at 'Excellent' or 'Good.' 82 attendees responded that the "program enabled me to see a performer I would not have seen or known about otherwise." Responses to the question, What did you like best about this program?: "Seeing all the smiles on the faces of those of older age than I." "The music I was familiar with – but I also liked to hear the history behind the music." "The story behind each song. The music was exceptional." "The professionalism of each performer. Rhonda – what a sweet voice, dripping with honey!"

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and CRPLSA, MN Historical Society, Graceville Public Library, Friends of the Graceville Public Library. Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program: MN Historical Society provided the performer and marketing materials; Graceville Library provided the location and audience. Friends of the Graceville Library provided program support.

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