Booked: Live Bands at Your Library 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,825
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
April 2014
Counties Affected
Scott
Scott
Project Overview
Contemporary live music programs at branches around the county, bringing metro-area acts to suburban and rural communities.
Project Details
596 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,825
Other Funds Leveraged
$250
Direct expenses
$4,075
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide a venue for communities to enjoy live music without having to make a long drive; bring younger adults into the libraries in larger numbers than more typical library programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

833 people attended the eight performances held throughout Scott County (attendance for the four Live at the Library events, 237, is reported separately). 164 evaluations were returned, and 152 rated program quality/enjoyment as 4 or 5 (out of 5; with 1 = Strongly Disagree and 5 = Strongly Agree). In the evaluations for the four adult programs, 63% indicated they were under 55 (compared to 30-50% that is more typical of library programs). Following are comments from the evaluations: favorite part of the program was “…the fact that one of the most talented bands in the Twin Cities played locally,” (The Cactus Blossoms); “More fun than a prank of otters,” (Crankshaft); “A pure pleasure – excellent use of Legacy $,” (Peter Ostrouschko and Dean Magraw); “Fun, upbeat, great performance…we just moved to MN,” (Koo Koo Kanga Roo).

Source of Additional Funds

City of Prior Lake/Club Prior

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200