The Okee Dokee Brothers

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,726
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Norman
Polk
Becker
Clay
Norman
Polk
Project Overview
A family music program by award-winning Minnesota performers.
Project Details
335 people attended this program. Attendance by location was: Barnesville Library (15), Detroit Lakes Library (72), Hawley Library (41), McIntosh Library (41), Moorhead Library (47), Halstad Living Center (45).
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,726
Other Funds Leveraged
$164
Direct expenses
$5,890
Administration costs
$146
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00925287356321839
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Learn about banjo and other traditional bluegrass instruments. Increase awareness and understanding for the outdoors and the natural environment. Contemporary “Huck & Finn” style stories and messages. Experiences and educational information on the Mississippi River. Through singing and music, understanding and appreciation for families, being polite, following instructions and other foundation concepts for childhood development

Measurable Outcome(s)

Select comments from participants:
"Yes – loved the music too! I did most of the movements with the kids, but I’m a kid too--age 71 years!"

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street South, P.O. Box 900
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56561
Phone
(218)233-3757 x127
Email
lynchl@exchange.larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200