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| Kitchigami Regional Library's Legacy Fund Events are funded by the Legacy Amendment which dedicates monies to preserve Minnesota arts and cultural heritage. During 2011-2013 a variety of programs will feature history, music, literature and much more. See below:
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The Okee Dokee Brothers, Music Duo - May 2012
The Okee Dokee Brothers have a mission to remind children - and adults - of their intrinsic ability to discover, imagine, and create through music. After years of touring the Midwest with their bluegrass band, childhood best friends Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, originally of Denver, Colorado, decided to return to where it all began: their childhood imagination. They moved to Minneapolis to start their family music band called The Okee Dokee Brothers. By appealing to the musical needs of the entire family and recognizing that kids deserve quality music, they are working full-time to regain the integrity of the children's music genre. They believe that music should be an energetic, interactive, and fun experience where kids can enjoy dancing, singing, and playing instruments with their families.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
Anton Treuer, MN Author & Professor of Ojibwe - May 2012
Anton Treuer is a Minnesota grown author and Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. He was raised on the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. He'll present on his recently released book (May 1, 2012) Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask. He'll also present on his children's book Awesiinyensag, published in 2011. This book presents original stories, written in Anishinaabemowin, that delight readers and language learners with the antics of animals who playfully deal with situations familiar to children in all cultures. He is also author of The Assassination of Hole in the Day and Ojibwe in Minnesota, recently named "Minnesota's Best Read for 2010" by The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Dr. Treuer received prestigious awards and fellowships from many organizations, including the American Philosophical Society, the MacArthur Foundation, the Bush Foundation, and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
Bemidji Library Book Festival - June 11-16, 2012
The Bemidji Library Book Festival is a weeklong series of literary events with author presentations and a writers workshop every day. Each weekday morning at 10:30am a children's author reads to children (and adults) at a special storytime at the library. Every afternoon is a writers workshop, hosted at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts. Each evening also has an author event. The Book Fair featuring local authors is scheduled for 5-7pm on Friday June 15 along with the keynote event with Ann Bancroft at 7pm at the Bemidji High School.
Events are free and open to the public!
Pre-registration is required for the 2pm workshops. Space is limited.
For more information, check out Special Events on the Bemidji Public Library web page.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
Café Accordian Orchestra, 5 piece eclectic band - June 2012
"Berets and Bongos" describes the Café Accordion Orchestra experience (CAO). A loungy, eclectic mix, full of French flare, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the Café Accordion repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette. The five member group complements the musettes with swing, ballads, tangos, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. They inject their music with good humor and expressive abandon. Their high level of musicianship and passion for performance makes them an entertaining concert act as well as a great dance band. CAO is lead by Dan Newton on accordion and vocals, with Eric Mohring on mandolin, violin and vocals, Erik Lillestol on bass and vocals, Robert Bell on guitar and vocals and Joe Steinger on percussion. CAO has been delighting audiences and dancers alike since 1995. They have appeared in New York at the Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing series, the International Akkordeon Festival in Vienna, Austria, the Minnesota State Fair, as well as festivals, theaters and dance halls across the United States.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
Curtis Teague & Loretta Simonet - folk duo - July 2012
Curtis and Loretta, a husband and wife folk duo, will visit the Kitchigami region in July. Their music comes straight from the heart. The husband and wife duo's extraordinary harmonies and proficiency on a parade of stringed instruments create an alluring frame for their poignant original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond. The current musical menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, claw hammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers. They write songs about the heroism and integrity of real-life, ordinary people. "Angel of Bergen-Belsen" is the story of Luba Tryszynska, a holocaust survivor who saved 54 children during World War II. "Gone Forever" tells the heart wrenching story of Loretta coming to terms with her dad's Alzheimer's. "Elza and Branko (The Siege of Sarajevo)" details the love and bravery of a couple living through the Balkan wars. Curtis and Loretta are sure to delight audiences with their Tales of Truth performance.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
Pint Size Polkas - Mike Schneider, accordionist - July 2012
It's no secret that polka music is the happiest form of music on the face of the earth, according to some, and Pint Size Polkas by Mike Schneider of Wisconsin will get all ages wiggling in their seats. Schneider's vision is to help children and their families discover the good, clean fun that you experience with polka music. Schneider was just five years old when he heard polka music for the first time. The performer was America's Polka King, Frankie Yankovic, and it was love at first sound. The music's bouncy beat drew him in, leaving an impression that has lasted through his life. He travels through the area sharing his love of polkas and inspiring others to follow their dreams. His wife, Heather, came up with the name, Pint Size Polkas, and it continues to serve him well. In addition to performing live, Schneider also has a few music CDs that capture his sound and energy that you can take home with you. Items will be for sale at the performance.
This event is made possible with funding from the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment, Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Click here for dates and locations of this program.
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