Spins and Strings Yo-Yo Performance: The Oldenburg Brothers
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$363
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
July 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Oldenburg Brothers have performed regionally winning several awards. They performed in 2013 at the Minnesota State Fair with other yo-yo masters. They will perform and demonstrate the art of yo-yo, sharing their knowledge and love of this unique hobby. The brothers will teach basic skills and have participants attempt various tricks in this interactive program.
Project Details
212 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$363
Other Funds Leveraged
$163
Direct expenses
$526
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will be entertained and will be provided the opportunity to learn basic yo-yo skills as well as be encouraged to learn more about this unique and challenging hobby from two up-and-coming performers. The audience will come away from this program with a greater appreciation of the art of yo-yo and hopefully will be inspired to read and learn more about this and other active pastime.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was thrilled and amazed at the skill and showmanship of these two young men. Besides demonstrating extraordinary proficiency with yo-yos, the brothers also encouraged the participants to learn more about this unique hobby. The audience expressed very positive comments regarding the show and the Oldenburg brothers.
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by