ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Escanaba Public Library has kicked off its annual live music series.
Live on the Lawn takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on select Thursdays throughout the summer. The community is invited to watch free performances by a variety of artists while enjoying lunch—whether packed at home or purchased from food trucks parked outside the library.
Jazz artist Patrick Booth performed for a large crowd on opening day. Food was provided by Wildmans Munchie Mobile, and Main Squeeze offered specialty lemonades.
The concert series began five years ago after the pandemic lockdowns. Library Assistant Jane Lynch says it quickly became a community-favorite event.
“We were trying to let people know that the library is open and it’s still a community hub,” Lynch said. “The most popular events were live music events. People want to come out, enjoy the weather, enjoy the lakefront, enjoy being with people and hearing live music. It just seems to be really becoming part of the whole Escanaba scene.”
The next Live on the Lawn performance, featuring the Cloverland Band, is scheduled for July 3. To see the full lineup of Live on the Lawn events, click here or visit escanabalibrary.org.