Last Words Author Reading with Frederick Blanch
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$214
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
April 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Project Overview
In his presentation by author Frederick Blanch he will be reading from his latest book Last Words. The book is a witty, sad, and hilarious account of the author’s trials and travels. Last Words has been nominated for Minnesota Book Awards and the long-time author characterized as Minnesota’s “Mark Twain of non-fiction.”
Project Details
7 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$214
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Audience will be entertained and challenged to look at our past and the lessons we can learn from our history. Blanch cares a lot about connections and relationships. Many of his stories he shares will make one ponder a simpler way of living.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Fred was particularly enjoyed by the older adults that attended. Comments like “I loved that he read to us” and “it was so special to hear stories of days gone by” were voiced. The liveliness of the author's reading added to the entertainment.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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