Live At the Library Events
Live at the Library
Hear airs, reels, jigs and hornpipes played on an array of wind instruments and harp. Learn folklore, history and dance rhythms of Ireland and Scotland!
Performers: Andrea Stern, harp and celtic harp; Laura Mackenzie, whistle, wooden flute, bagpipes, concertina & voice; percussion
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Experience live the myriad of ways in which percussionists interact. Enjoy visually and aurally engaging works composed by living, active composers. This trio will take something unfamiliar or strange and make it familiar and interesting to a general audience.
Performers: David Birrow, Bojan Hoover, Adam Rappel
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Bryan Nichols Quartet presents a program featuring jazz composers. Learn the importance of original composition in the evolution of jazz music and history, and enjoy works by Ellington, Monk, Shorter and more.
Performers: Bryan Nichols, piano; Adam Linz, bass; Mike Lewis, saxophone; JT Bates, drums
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Past Events
Follow the Four Sisters as they embark upon an interactive program of music from the folk traditions of Scandinavia featuring traditional instruments, folk art and textiles. Enjoy story songs, a Sami "yoik," and much more!
Performers: Jan Ackley Malecha, guitar, accordian, tosselfloyte, autoharp, voice; Cheryl Henningsgaard, voice; Sarah Hruska–Olson, voice, recorder, percussion; Elise Midelfort, pianist
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Performers: Jan Ackley Malecha, guitar, accordian, tosselfloyte, autoharp, voice; Cheryl Henningsgaard, voice; Sarah Hruska–Olson, voice, recorder, percussion; Elise Midelfort, pianist
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Dr. King’s Dream
Mixed Blood Theater
Saturday, Feb 4 at 2:00 pm
Mississippi Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led American society through some of its most profound changes with passion, devotion, and courage. Drawn from his own letters, sermons, books and speeches (including the timeless "I Have a Dream"), this biography memorably illuminates why he is honored with a holiday each January.
Free and Open to the Public. Seating is limited.
Presented by Anoka County Library and supported by Melsa. This program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
