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Yo-Yo Performance: The Oldenburg Brothers

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$818
Project of
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
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
108
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$818
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
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.

Source of Additional Funds

Blue Earth County Library, Local businesses in Amboy and Good Thunder, Mankato Free Press, KEYC-TV, TJ and Lisa Radio program.

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
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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