Free Entertainment for Music Lovers
The public is invited to attend Acoustic Arts in the Park, a series of free concerts held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of June, July, and August. The Kansas Acoustic Arts Association is putting on the concerts which will take place from 11 am to 2 pm in Central Riverside Park. Each Saturday will feature three different musical acts. People are encouraged to bring lunches to enjoy during the performances.
“It is our goal to promote acoustic musicians and music of all genres to music lovers of all ages,” said Dulice Guinty of the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association. “Through hands-on music workshops at Old Cowtown Museum, the Guitars for Kids program and Acoustic Arts in the Park, we hope to entertain and inspire future music lovers by giving a little back to the community.”
This is the 5th year for Acoustic Arts in the Park. The first event this Saturday will feature artist Steve and Charisse Kahler, Amanda Lind and Acoustic.
The following dates and performers are:
- June 25th
John Jenkinson, Robin Roberts and Billie Preston, Clifton Street Bluegrass Band
- July 9th
Bruce Huss, Front Porch Blues, Elvie Malcom
- July 23rd
Wayne and Arthetta Long, The KBA Treblemakers, Backporch Buddha
- August 13th
Craig Steward, Stumpwater, Martini Delivery Boys
- August 27th
Mauri Rains, Wick, Delores and the Pickin’ Fretter
The Kansas Acoustic Arts Association has been serving up musical events for more than 15 years. For more information go to kansasacousticarts.com or call 316-776-2891.
