Randy Christensen - Catch the Reading Bug
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Randy Christensen has been performing for 30 years in the United States and seven other countries as an accomplished juggler, illusionist, puppeteer, physical comedian, clown and storyteller. He was recently awarded 'Master Clown' by the World Clown Association. In Catch the Reading Bug, Randy uses creative stories, puppetry, magical illustrations and audience participation to capture kids' imagination and inspire them to read.
Project Details
314 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975
Other Funds Leveraged
$385
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will enjoy the professional and interactive presentation by Randy. With a variety of performing arts, he will encourage and inspire the young participants to experience the joys and adventure that is reading and create a life-long habit that
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience enjoyed this high energy, interactive program filled with magic and comedy. Comments following the program were all positive and the library would strongly consider inviting Randy back for future programs.
Source of Additional Funds
TdS, Blue Earth, Lake Crystal and Mapleton Libraries, Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries, Taylor Corporation, Mankato Free Press, New Country 93, KEYC-TV, local businesses
Project Manager
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Boese
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
rboese@tds.lib.mn.us
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