OneBook, OneLakeville Main Event* with Jonathan Odell
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
Join in this annual celebration of books and reading featuring Jonathan Odell, author of Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League, and the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir. Free tickets are required and available at www.lakevillemn.gov, search Jonathan Odell.
Project Details
325 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,700
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$4,700
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will explore and gain understanding of culture and racism in pre-Civil Rights Mississippi through Odell's presentation. The Twin Cities Gospel Choir will provide broader context with musical selections to represent the period.
Measurable Outcome(s)
On April 23, 250 attendees enjoyed Odell's presentation and the Twin Cities Gospel Choir performance which provided insight and greater understanding of race and culture in pre-Civil Rights Mississippi on April 23.
The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir also performed at the Galaxie Library on March 5 (only date available) to celebrate Black History Month (February) where 75 attendees gained an understanding of race, culture and history.
Source of Additional Funds
Friends of the Heritage Library
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Source of Additional Funds
Lakeville Area Arts Center
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
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