The Whitewater Arts Alliance presents Ken Lonnquist & Friends, as part of its Savory Sounds concert series, this Thursday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The concert is at the Cultural Arts Center, Birge Fountain, 402 W. Main Street. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from the day’s vendor, Rocky Rococo.

    Ken’s a prolific songwriter and enthusiastic performer.  Much like folk legends Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, he sings for adults and children, addresses wide-ranging topics and mixes humor, sensitivity and joy in every show.

    His ‘GREEN’ songs are widely known and loved.  He toured across North America as The Minstrel for the Environment.   His vast, varied repertoire and performance skills allow him to adapt to any audience or setting.

    “Ken Lonnquist is one hell of a good songwriter and singer.”

    ~ Pete Seeger

    ”You are a treasure in the realm of music for children. Kids love your songs – they are fresh, relevant, musically sound, imaginative. Your work runs circles around the likes of children’s music gurus such as Raffi.”

    ~ Twila Bergeron, Music Teacher, 

        Fox Point, WI

    “The highlight of Environment Week Canada!  Enough energy to jump-start all of Ontario!”

    ~ Pat Potter, Toronto Environment Festival​

    Celebrating nature,  delighting kids, touching hearts and spirits… you’ll love Ken Lonnquist.

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Whitewater Arts Alliance Board Member and Chair of Savory Sounds, Christine Hayes, says:

“Welcome to a phenomenal free lunch concert series filled with music for all! Sit by the beautiful Birge Fountain as you listen. Buy or bag your lunch and bring a chair or blanket. Come rain or shine. These are musical opportunities you won’t want to miss, supported by our local financial institutions and businesses. There is parking available across the street at First Lutheran Church or on side streets.”

After enjoying the music and lunch, attendees are also invited to explore the exhibits inside the Cultural Arts Center. July features photography by the community to honor the late Fran Achen with the 13th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition.