Silver Teas: MacPhail Center for Music

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,600
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Vocalist Vicky Mountain and her swinging band will bring back memories with the musical compositions and collaborations of Jimmy Van Heusen, songwriter and Academy Award Winner of “Swinging on a Star,” “All the Way” and “Call Me Irresponsible.” Three person band for two hour-long performances. The 2-person ensemble known as Twin Tones presents a new take on old classics from the ‘40s and ‘50s including the jazz standard “Tuxedo Junction” and Irving Berlin’s ballad “Always.”
Project Details
154 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will hear musical performances and have opportunity to socialize and build community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons were treated to enjoyable performances by Vicky Mountain and the Twin Tones. There was lots of interesting history and great music that was familiar to most 55+ adults. The bands interacted nicely with the audience and people had a good time.

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200