Virtual Programming: Baba the Storyteller

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
April 2020
End Date
December 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview

Facebook Event: Storytelling: The Ancient Craft of Jaliyaa
Experience captivating stories and music through an ancient West African storytelling craft known as Jaliyaa from Baba the Storyteller, Master Teaching Artist with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in California. Ages 3 and up.

Pre-recorded shows that will be aired Dakota County Library Facebook Page every Thursdays, 4/23; 4/30; 5/07; & 5/14:

Video 1:
The Beggar's Bowl of Rice.
A beggar is confronted with a dilemma about sharing with others.

Video 2:
The Woodcutter's Dilemma
A woodcutter's honesty is rewarded.

Video 3:
The Lost Watch
A child teaches an old farmer the value of staying calm

Video 4:
The Lion and the Lake
King Lion challenges himself to overcome his own fear.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Viewers will become familiar with West-African folk stories and instrument known as kora.

Measurable Outcome(s)

To be completed.

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

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200