Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,884
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
Dakota
Project Overview
A free day of fun for kids and their grown-ups, held at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Attendees will discover tons of fun activities, including live music from The Okee Dokee Brothers, Laura Doherty and Clementown; appearances by authors Eric Litwin (Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes) and Stephen Shaskan (A Dog Is a Dog); a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo presented by Schmitt Music; and presentations and performances from Bill the Juggler, Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, SteppingStone Theatre, Kindermusik of the Valley, MacPhail Center for Music, the Minnesota Blues Society, and more.
Project Details
1233
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,884
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,000
Direct expenses
$16,884
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Families will have a great time, enjoying the sounds of wonderful Minnesota musical talent, engaging with talented authors, and exploring music and the arts through hands-on activities and workshops.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Incredible day of family participation in the form of singing, dancing, instrument-playing, and generally having fun!
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
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