Spice & Slice of Asia -- Spring 2014
Patrons will be connected to art, books, storties and/or libraries. Asian culture will be experienced through creating or observing art, music dance, puppetry or bookmaking. Patrons will check out related library materials.
91% experienced Asian-American performance art. 75% learned about Asian-American culture. 58% planned to check out library materials on the topic after attending this program. 99% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: “Very entertaining and interaction of audience. I am sure for the children this was a highlight of their day. I plan on attending some of the other performance at the other libraries.--I learned that all cultures enjoy circus and that we are alike in this way.” “Thank you for sharing this experience + culture with me!”
Bloomington Theatre & Art Center; CAAM Chinese Dance Theaer; Emergin Little Linguists Academy; Hmong International Academy; Pan Asian Students Services & Asian Media Access; Prairie Seeds Academy; Richfield Arts Commission