Our World

Rodger Harris, from the Oklahoma History Center gave a presentation on the Folklife program that they are offering free of charge at all libraries in the state. He showed 10‐15min. of a dvd called “Old Ways” which chronicles life in early Oklahoma. Alicia Haris gave a flamenco dancing demonstration. They will send a program person to show the dvd and a presenter to give a demonstration to 6 libraries in MLS. Choices are Flamenco, Hispanic, Traditional Fiddle music. A question and answer period will follow the demonstration. Contact Anita if you are interested and she’ll get the list to Rodger.

The Our World series featuring the Australian story‐tellers was In March Leon Chavis and his son will perform Zydeco music.

The Group discussed the turnouts and reviews of the three programs:

Harmonia: Positive Reviews. Everyone seems to enjoy.
Brad Rictor: ED & MC both commented that they enjoyed him.
Johnny Appleseed: Turnouts have been low. Perhaps because there was confusion as to whom this program is geared toward. Children were primarily targeted. Perhaps due to less marketing? It was then discussed that perhaps we could have someone from the MAC dept. at the retreat. Anita will look into it. Anita emphasized that we cannot depend on the magazine to do all of our publicity for us. Anita mentioned that we could keep a sign-up sheet and do mailings of future programs.