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Vetted Programs – A Touch of Magic

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,274
Project of
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Fillmore
Rice
Houston
Mower
Dodge
Winona
Fillmore
Rice
Houston
Mower
Dodge
Winona
Project Overview
A Touch of Magic, Inc. is located in St. Paul, with entertainers/artists who brought several show options to the SELCO region. Treasure Beyond Measure: When the greedy Capt’n Curley inherits his father’s pirate ship, he seeks to locate the world’s greatest treasure! Join this silly pirate as he recruits rookie pirates and embarks on an adventure filled with physical comedy, uproarious audience participation and an insight into the greatest treasure of all! Mixed Nuts: "Mixed Nuts" has tickled funny bones throughout the region with its special blend of hilarious hijinks, guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter! Becca’s (and Oscar’s) Big Break: When young pianist Becca makes her piano concert debut, her friend Oscar the Clown decides to help! With a delightful blend of music, silliness and physical comedy, you’ll find yourself giggling as these two compete for the stage, for the laughs and for your heart.
Project Details
874 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,274
Other Funds Leveraged
$320
Direct expenses
$3,594
Administration costs
$83
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.016
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Emphasize the importance of performing arts in the local community.
Increase access to the performing arts, enhancing audience comfort and confidence through clowns, comedy magic, and slapstick comedy.
Encourage further education and attendance at future performing arts events.
Reinforce the idea that libraries are places to experience cultural or arts programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Parents loved the message of the program "they are the greatest treasure of all." The performer involved the children throughout the program. He was very entertaining. One parent responded "It reinforced the concept that kids are valuable and learning can be done anywhere." Several children inquired if we had books on juggling at the library to learn more.
One child didn't know if she wanted to come because she is afraid of clowns but loved the program, "He is not scary at all, and really funny." Another child said "I would like to know more about clowns."

Source of Additional Funds

SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating)

Project Manager
First Name
Ann
Last Name
Hutton
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th St. NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Phone
(507)288-5513
Email
ahutton@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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