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performance calendar. In plarn`tl for the upcoming performances i n the Park season the management tears carne to realize that the exciting new focus on Ethnic Exposure, Family Involvement and Community Connections comes with increased artistic fees that cannot be met without the assistance from the NflZAC Community Arts Grant. Promotional efforts for the Performances in the Park are multi - faceted. A four color promotional flyer announcing all performances is mailed directly in early May to over 15,000 households in Roseville by way of the Roseville wrap. The Roseville wrap is a bi- monthly comm-unity publication that provides timely information related to City of Roseville events and functions this is where our community goes to find information on community services and fumctions■ performances are highlighted weekly as upcoming community events in the Roseville review, a local door-step delivered newspaper. The Roseville web page is quickly becoming the place to o for current i . g information, the performances in the Park 11 be featured as a calendar of events on the web site throughout the concert season. Each performance also receives top billing on the Central park marquee sign. The marquee greets visitors at the park entrance and is viewed by thousands of passers by each day. The Performances in the Park playbill is available throughout the spring and summer at all City ofRoseville facilities and is distributed at the annual Rose parade, a coimilunity event that attracts 20,000 curbside viewers. Lastly, the July performance by the Roseville Community Band is . ty enjoyed by thousands and broadcast locally on cable television channel 16. Evaluation is a key element in the overall management of the Performances in the Park series. The process of evaluating each performance is ongoing throughout the series season. When assessing he g performances the following criteria are considered; Size of audience and audience make -up, Is the lifespan represented at performances or was a specific age group more represented than another? How can we better reach a greater audience? Quality of presentation and level of energy and enthusiasm is gauged subjectively by volunteer event managers. This evaluation is a two -way critique, involvement by both performers and audiences are detailed for future reference by program management. Connection to the overall mission and goals for the performance series. Did the performers provide an opportunity for artistic enrichment? Community Need/ Support Roseville is a first ring suburb — a mature commumty where tree -lined streets lead to established neighborhoods and established, solid commercial development. Roseville is a community concealed with its environment T- providing ample open space, preserving its wooded arcas and protecting its shorelines. Roseville is a community that equally embraces the arts and athletics — allowing opportunities to support and participate in a wide range of leisure endeavors for residents and guests of all ages. The best definition of Roseville involves the people — it is a city where the needs and concerns of both residents and the business community matter. RONeville is a city wh ere people make the dif erenca Residents of Roseville have long enjoyed the stability, diversity, and friendliness of strong, safe neighborhoods. These neighborhoods foster strong cornmunity spirit and volunteerism in Roseville. Roseville population is older than most suburbs. Forty percent of all homes have a household head over the age of 55. As housing becomes available, mid - career, two income families with grade school and middle school children move into Roseville. And they are staying, creating a stable community. The 2000 census shows that the minority population in Roseville has grown. from 5% in 1 990 to 10.5%. The City of Roseville offers its residents a wide array of services. Roseville tries to go beyond merel delivering services. It strives to educate, inform and involve residents in the operations of and the opp ortuni ties within the City. The City's efforts in this area have placed it among an elite group when