Wordplay: Create a Book Party in the Heart of Minneapolis

A project in Minneapolis, MN by The Loft Literary Center
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The Loft’s Wordplay will launch May 11–12, 2019 and aims to be the biggest party for words Minnesota has ever seen. Let's celebrate!
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Backers: 475
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86

Funded: $40,740 of $35,000
Dates: Jun 19th -> Jul 20th (32 days)
Project By: The Loft Literary Center
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Latest News

Party time TONIGHT! Join us!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends and backers! Thank you again for your amazing, out-of-this-world support of Wordplay. There is nothing sweeter than knowing that this amazing party/festival/book-a-palooza will be happening because of YOU! Join us tonight for an in-person... (Read More)

WE DID IT! WORDPLAY IS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF YOU! CELEBRATE!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys! WE REACHED $35,000!  YOUR PLEDGES PROVE THAT STORIES MATTER.  THAT READING AND BOOKS ARE SUPER COOL.  THAT TOGETHER WE ARE A MIGHTY FORCE FOR GOOD AND HOPE AND CELEBRATION!  THANK YOU FOR MAKING WORDPLAY POSSIBLE. We truly could not... (Read More)

What!?!? We're so close!!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, backers, wonderful amazing people! We are just $210 from our goal! Are you ready to help us reach the finish line? Get your kazoos and champagne glasses ready! Please help us spread the word ASAP so we can celebrate with you all! Wordplay... (Read More)

Wordpay Founder T-Shirts in the [Bau]Haus!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers Extraordinaires!  Great news! Wordplay t-shirts just arrived, and they are looking GOOD! See how they just boost Wednesday energy here at the Loft! It's not too late to get yours by making a pledge at the $100-level today! You'll need an... (Read More)

$15K--We're on our way!!! Thank YOU!

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Wow! Wow! We are over the moon to announce that thanks to your enthusiastic support, we are already over $15,000 on our way to our $35,000 goal. Woohoo! Thank you for keeping the momentum going. Don't forget to share the Wordplay with your... (Read More)

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