Culturally rich, artistically diverse

Dakota County Library continues 14th year of Minnesota Mosaic.

The culturally rich and artistically diverse Minnesota Mosaic® Cultural Arts series in Minnesota is continuing its 14th year at Dakota County libraries. Yiddish storytelling, Scottish dance and the magic of Celtic or Blue Grass Music are just some of the free performances offered between now and April 2010. The programs feature authors, story tellers, dancers and musicians.

These events celebrate the heritage of Minnesota’s population as well as its vibrant culture. For more information, including library locations, please call 651-450-2943 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. Minnesota Mosaic is supported by the Dakota County Library Foundation with special support from Target Corporation and the Minnesota Book Awards.

Kao Kalia Yang
Author
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010—Wentworth Library, 7 p.m.
Kao Kalia Yang’s The Latehomecomer: a Hmong Family Memoir is the story of her family’s harrowing journey from Laos to the United States. Publishers Weekly called it a “moving, unforgettable book.” Join Yang as she reads from her book and shares clips from her film, A Place Where We Were Born.

Carla Vogel
Yiddish/Jewish Folklore, Song and Dance
Saturday, Feb.13, 2010—Robert Trail Library, 2 p.m.
From the roots of Eastern European Yiddish culture come tales of colorful characters and family folklore rich in tradition. Join storyteller Carla Vogel and Klezmer musician Judith Eisner for a lively afternoon of music, stories and dance for all ages.