Professor Marvel's Musical Magic Show

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$509
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
Professor Marvel's Musical Magic Show is a fully themed show featuring a colorful backdrop, special costumes, interactive theatre with lots of audience participation, storytelling, comedy, and magic aimed at helping kids discover the rewards found within the pages of a book. The show is filled with non-stop action as six different books are featured and then illustrated with trademark magic & illusion woven throughout their pages.
Project Details
46 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$509
Direct expenses
$509
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Children will associate a fun and engaging activity with reading. 2) Program is tied to the Summer Reading theme of 'Read to the Rhythm' - children & caregivers will learn new things about music AND magic 3) displays, activities & takeaways associated with music/magic will be made available. 4) Culturally, this program will provide an appreciation of music, books, and the creative arts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Robert used 6 books during the show and essentially did a book talk with each one. Attendees learned about new books and how to find them in the library. 2) Kids left interested in music AND magic. Many were interested in checking out books before leaving. 3) Books on magic that were on display during the program were quickly checked out after the program 4) the crowd was jovial and everyone had a great time!

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200