Pint Sized Polkas

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$375
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
July 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Pipestone
Pipestone
Project Overview

The Pint Size Polkas program rolls magic, comedy, and education into one fluid, high-energy, live musical performance. Age-appropriate trivia questions and a special edition of name that tune will relate to different kinds of shows, from the Wright Brothers first air show, to the theme songs from popular children's TV shows. Minnesotans have enjoyed polka music for generations, and this show will introduce it to a younger crowd.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2043 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$375
Other Funds Leveraged
$150
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will see the library as a place where they can have experiences that are both fun and educational for all ages. Attendees will gain a new appreciation for polka and accordion music, perhaps sparking the desire to learn to play it for themselves. Patrons will enjoy listening to live music. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The program was very interactive and many children got the opportunity to participate. Patrons commented that that the live music super fun. Someone also commented that it was a great opportunity to see an accordion, as that's not an instrument you get to see often and no kids were able to name it at the start of the program. We also learned how to yodel.

Source of Additional Funds

Pipestone Area Friends of the Library, Radio Station, Pipestone Star Newspaper, Pipestone Area Schools, Rock County Library

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200