Live at the Library -- Winter 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,546
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
April 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
Live music and theater performance series and Civil War history programs hosted at various MELSA libraries.
Project Details
1150
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,546
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$16,546
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audiences will experience live music and theater programs at their neighborhood libraries and learn about Civil War history and other cultures.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Live theater, music and dance programs were met with great enthusiasm by audiences at libraries throughout the region. There were 172 preschool children and their parents at several Sing, Play, Learn program presented by early childhood educators from MacPhail Center for Music. Audiences of all ages enjoyed live theater presented by Mixed Blood Theatre and an amazing roster of live music performances. From Hawaiian music to bluegrass and American folk music, to music from all over the world - Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, England, Scandinavia, musicians and singers entertained people of all ages. Attendees appreciated the high quality of the performances and enjoyed learning about other cultures through their music and history.

Source of Additional Funds

Grassroots Culture; MacPhail Center for Music; Mixed Blood Theatre; Rose Ensemble

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200