G. L. Berg Programs

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,525
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2011
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
A series of entertainment and musical programs will be presented by professionals from G. L. Berg including Douglas Wood, Home Free, Ring of Kerry, The Tarveys, C. Willi Myles and Laura Ernst.
Project Details
A total of 1175 children and adults attended the variety of G. L. Berg programming. / Events: Doug Wood - Wednesday, November 30 –Isle Rec Center (68); Home Free - Friday, March 9 – East Central Schools (772); The Tarveys – Wednesday, March 28 – Isle Rec Center (43); Ring of Kerry – Saturday, March 31 – Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center – Cambridge-Isanti High School (167); C. Willi Myles – Friday, June 22 - McGregor High School (cancelled due to flooding in northern Minnesota); Laura Ernst – Saturday, June 23 – Hinckley-Finlayson School District (125)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,525
Other Funds Leveraged
$628
Direct expenses
$16,154
Administration costs
$398
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.115127308766376
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will be exposed to and learn about different styles of music and various entertainment groups and have their lives enhanced by the cultural experience and exposure to each activity.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Douglas & Bryan Wood: “It was very tastefully presented. We're blest to have music of this caliber presented "free". Very good!”
“I would like to have heard more of the old blue grass tunes. Everything was very good.”
“Enjoyed the performers for themselves - as well as their music” / The Tarveys:
“I liked the variety-enjoyed the balance-lady was very good. He was very entertaining.”
“Really enjoyed your 1st song about the farmer.”
“This should not be paid for with tax money. We should pay for it ourselves” / Home Free:
“This was a dang awesome concert! Loved it!”
“Thank you Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund”
“Thanks for booking this group far exceeded any expectation of a great show.”
“It was so good at the school that I convinced my grandma to come with tonight.”
“Didn't have any expectations beforehand. Too loud! :( Invited by friends. Not my thing” / Ring of Kerry: “I felt like I was back in Ireland hearing the music from a trip to the cities of Dalway and Doolin, "Ring of Kerry" Dublin, etc. Loved the fine dancers, too! Thanks for offering this concert!”
“Very talented musicians - great voices! I enjoyed the variety! Fun to participate. They really looked like they were having a wonderful time. Wonderful dancing!”
“It was better than I could have hoped. It was a wonderful use of public money.”
“It was terrific! And the dancers were a treat!” / C. Willi Myles: program cancelled due to flooding / Laura Ernst:
“Excellent family entertainment. Thank you !”
“Great hour ! Not too long - not too short.”
“Very talented lady - especially the grand finale.”
“Laura did a great job. Pine County is very stoic, a tough audience, and she handled it well. I hope she wasn't discouraged.”

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library and Isle Rec Center, East Central School District, Cambridge-Isanti Community Education, East Central Resource Center, McGregor Community Education and Hinckley-Finlayson Community Education. The Isle Rec Center provided the venue for the program and East Central Senior Resources Center helped coordinate the event and provide soup and pie for the event. The East Central School District provided the venue and helped market the program for the group, Home Free. Cambridge-Isanti Community Ed provided the venue and helped market the program for the group, Ring of Kerry. The Hinckley-Finlayson Community Ed also provided the venue and helped market the program for aerialist, Laura Ernst.

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200