Ken Lonnquist

See Ken Lonnquist’s performance at the River Arts Center (105-9th street) on Thursday, January 22nd at 7pm at ticket prices that can’t be beat!

Ken Lonnquist is a funny, enjoyable songwriter. He made up his first song at age seven, took up the guitar at twelve, and has been performing professionally since his college days at UW-Madison. He won a national audition and traveled widely as Minstrel for the Environment, writing and performing in schools and colleges about environmental concerns.

He hit the college Singer-Songwriter circuit, honing his skills at improvisation and Topical Humor (heard on NPR, Air America, the CBC, Pacifica Radio). A series of recordings for adults and children followed. Recognition from Audubon, Parents Choice, American Library Association, Booklist, Childrens Music Web, Parents Guide To Childrens Media and others solidified his reputation as a Family Songwriter and Entertainer.

Ken Lonnquist will be an artist in residence at the Sauk Prairie Elementary Schools for 3 days prior to the performance.The students will learn more about writing their own songs as Ken is the artist in residence. Third-Fifth grade students from Merrimac Charter School will perform their original song at the public performance on Thursday, January 22nd at 7pm.

Tickets are $10 adult, $8 senior and $5 student and can be purchased online: www.RiverArtsInc.org, in person at River Arts on Water (590 Water Street, Prairie du Sac), over the phone at 608-643-5215, or at the door on the night of the show. The box office opens at 6:00pm and theater doors open at 6:30pm.