Ella Jenkins’ 100th Birthday

On Sunday, August 4 at 12:30pm, join us in celebrating the legendary children’s folk singer Ella Jenkins and honoring her 100th Birthday at Ella Jenkins Park (333 W. Wisconsin at Sedgwick).

A leading performer of children’s music for over fifty years, Ella Jenkins has been honored by the DuSable Museum of African American History. Affectionately named “The First Lady of the Children’s Folk Songs,” Ella was a recipient of the 2004 GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and has been recognized by many other prestigious arts and culture organizations.  
 
A family-friendly event, there will be music, birthday treats, giveaways, and activities for kids. Sponsored by the Old Town Triangle Association, Church of the Three Crosses, Lincoln Central Association, and Tim Ferrin. RSVP’s requested below.