Lincoln Park Live! Music Series
Presented by The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund and the City of Kenosha
Lincoln Park Live! Music Series offers 4 FREE music concerts each summer in the Historic Lincoln Park neighborhood of Kenosha, WI. Nestled in a beautiful and relaxing flower garden, music lovers will enjoy the sounds of Pop, Rock, R&B, Blues, Salsa and Jazz. Proceeds from the FREE Lincoln Park Live! Music Series support our Career Exploration Organization (CEO) mentoring program, aiding low-to-moderate income youth in support of academic achievement, college readiness career success and service to others while reducing the financial barriers impacting access and affordability for our first-generation students.
About the Lincoln Park Neighborhood in Kenosha, WI
Historic Lincoln Park — Kenosha’s largest and, arguably, its most stately park — is located East of 22nd Avenue at 70th Street. Parking is allowed on the north side of Martin Luther King Drive. Set within 44 acres and showcasing the Warren J. Taylor sunken flower garden and stunning lagoon, it has been a destination for weddings, family picnics and a range of athletic activities such as basketball, baseball, tennis and throughout the winter, sledding and ice skating. As of 2015, an 18-hole disc golf course opened in Lincoln Park — the first such course in a city park.
Each summer, Lincoln Park plays host to the annual “Lincoln Park Live! Music Series.” The concert series is set within the context of the park’s natural beauty of the park with a backdrop of one of Kenosha’s most traditional neighborhoods. According to Don Gilespie, a local Lincoln Park neighbor, concert series organizer and member of the Mahone Fund, it’s a beautiful place and a true asset to the community.
Come see – and enjoy for yourself this Kenosha landmark!
2024 Summer Schedule
July 10
Septeto Charambo
Salsa
This unique Septet is a modern version of a popular Milwaukee based salsa band that was making music in the 80's called Conjunto Charambó. Reinvented in 2022, by the leader of the 80's band, percussionist Alberto Rivera, this scaled down septet aims to strengthen the legacy of Salsa music in Milwaukee.
July 24
Christopher's Project – Legends of Soul
R&B
Christopher’s Project has been entertaining fans for over 20 Years. The band is led by Christopher Pipkins; A 3-time winner of Showtime At the Apollo, recipient of The Black Excellence Award in Music, and current member of the Milwaukee Bucks Entertainment Team.
August 7
The Stephen Hull Experience
Blues
Balancing his sweet, soulful guitar sound with his absolutely stellar lead vocals and infectiously buoyant personality, Stephen Hull has been rising fast in the blues clubs of Chicago and venues across southeastern Wisconsin.
August 28
Natty Nation
Reggae
Critically-acclaimed hard roots rock reggae outfit, Natty Nation, is a collective of spiritual warriors. Whether it’s onstage conducting their shamanistic live show, or in the studio pushing the scope of their musicality—Natty Nation has remained dedicated to one mission: spreading light.
NEW! KPL Kids Zone
Kenosha Public Library is excited to join Lincoln Park Live!
With the opening of the KPL Kids Zone, kids will be welcomed to stretch their bodies and brains with a giant chess set, science project, arts and crafts, and more of the activities you love at your library brought to you in the heart of Lincoln Park.
Food, Wine & Beer for Sale at Every Event!
Lincoln Park Live 50/50 Raffle!
Join the Lincoln Park Live 50/50 raffle drawings that take place at each event, at the end of the final performance.
Free Parking!
Lincoln Park Live! attendees are offered free parking along the North side of Martin Luther King Drive.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Music Series Sponsors
Lincoln Lagoon Sponsors
Contributing Sponsors
Providing educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth, while supporting healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities of color. The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund is a component of the Kenosha Community Foundation.
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