Holy Bells Deer Camp Christmas

Project of

Pioneerland Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

December 2012

End Date

December 2012

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Big Stone

Swift

Project Overview

Musical comedy production about four guys going to a deer camp while planning for a Christmas program. The guys end up being challenged by the ACLU about the church vs. state on government property. The true meaning of Christmas was portrayed along with humor and music.

Project Details

Date(s) of Program: December 9, 2011. Attendance: 112 of mixed ages.

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

Direct expenses

Administration costs

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To have the opportunity to attend a musical theatre performance based on a highly cherished theme of Christmas. The bus transportation provided as well as the admission tickets allows those who do not drive and/or cannot afford tickets or to travel the opportunity to have a valuable experience of live theatre.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Number of paper evaluations completed: 54. Audience comments: "[I learned that] laughter is still the best medicine." "Very entertaining." "Enjoyed a fun night." "Very good and very nice outing." "Loved it! Very enjoyable evening! Want to know when the next event will be!"

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Big Stone County and Swift County Libraries. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Big Stone County and Swift County Libraries arranged transportation and admission to the production. The Libraries also advertised with newspapers, posters and radio.