Tales from the Poor House

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Recipient
KMSU Radio
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2011
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Project Overview

This is a somewhat extemporaneous creative writing program that begins with a common theme. Several MSU Creative Writing students are charged with writing a short story on the theme, which they are then required to perform in spoken word form in front of a small audience. These live recordings are mixed with locally produced music that is also written around the same common theme. Each program runs approximately 30 minutes.

About the Issue

Goal: to develop an appreciation of creative fiction, spoken word performances, and local music talent among KMSU's listening audience, as well as those who access the content online.

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Direct expenses
$5,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
.25
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of local literary talent.

Description of Funds
Salaries/Benefits $5000
Recipient Board Members
KMSU Advisory Board:
Scott Weilage – President/CEO of Weilage Advisory Group
Tim Berry – Executive Director of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts
Dan Urlick – Volunteer Programmer at KMSK, Austin and Columnist for the Austin Daily Herald
Stuart Sneer – President/CEO of United Prairie Banks
Ken Freed – Conductor of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra
Ann Fee – Interim Chief of Staff: University Advancement, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Amy Kortuem – Musician and Songwriter
Marnie Werner – Research Manager at The Center for Rural Policy & Development
Lul Omar – Walking in Two Worlds Coordinator at the YWCA of Mankato
Janeth Fisher-Romero – Consultant: Entrepreneur Doorway Project of the Mankato Small Business Development Center
Project Manager
First Name
James
Last Name
Gullickson
Organization Name
KMSU Radio
Street Address
1536 Warren Street, Suite 205
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56001
Phone
507-389-5678
Email
james.gullickson@mnsu.edu
Administered By
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Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555