First Thursdays in the Club

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,024
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2014
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Scott
Scott
Project Overview
A monthly (Oct 2014-Apr 2015) series of events featuring live music and occasionally dance instruction.
Project Details
317 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,024
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,900
Direct expenses
$3,924
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will experience new music and dance traditions in a venue and format that builds community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

155 evaluations were returned at the six events. When asked to rate the quality of the event, 146 out of 153 responding to that question rated it 4 or 5 out of 5 (with 1 being "Poor" and 5 being "Excellent"). When asked "How familiar are you with the style of music & dance at this program?," over one-third rated their familiarity a 1, 2 or 3 (with 1 being "Not at all" and 5 being "Very familiar." Many of the evaluations had positive comments about the live music, socialization, and learning about the music and instruments being the favorite aspects of the events. The City of Prior Lake is an enthusiastic partner in the events, sharing in the cost of performers and contributing staff and space for the events.
NOTE: attendance does not reflect an additional 203 people at the 10/2, 11/6 and 3/5 events which were reported separately as Live at the Library events. Total attendance was 520 for all six events.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Prior Lake/Club Prior

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