A mix of jazz, blues, rock, pop and R&B performers will make up the 2023 LACA Summer Concert Series Wednesday evenings, June 21 through Aug. 30, in downtown Ludington’s Waterfront Park.

Hosted by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) these FREE concerts bring world class music to community members and the many visitors of our great area in a family friendly environment.

The 11-week LACA Summer Concert Series debuts Wednesday, June 21 with a performance by The Sunset Groove and will continue through Aug. 30.

Musical acts slated to take part in the 2023 LACA Summer Concert Series include, Sunset Groove, June 21; Organissmo, June 28; Rodney Whitaker, July 5; Howard Wilson’s Salt City All-Stars, July 12; Paul Nelson, July 19; Planet D Nonet, July 26; Joe Veloz and the Velozians, Aug. 2; Wendell Harrison, Aug. 9; Anutie Kim and Uneek Soul, Aug. 16; Men of Leisure, Aug. 23; and Rusty Wright Blues Band, Aug. 30.

“We are very excited to once again partner with Tim Scully’s World Class Jazz Productions to being these talented artists to our area for a series of free performances,” said LACA Executive Director Andrew Skinner.

“Part of the art center’s vision is to foster a community where arts and culture bring us together, feed the creative spirit and fuel community growth, and this series does just that!” Skinner said. “What could be better than gathering with new and old friends on the lush grass of Waterfront Park and listening to world renowned musicians perform, while taking in a breathtaking sunset and the evening arrival of the S.S. Badger.

While the concerts are FREE to attend and open to the public, putting on this series is not free to the art center. LACA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on monetary donations to help fund its events and programs. Donations for the concert series are collected on-site during each concert.

Sponsorships for the concert series are currently available. Those interested in becoming a series sponsor are asked to contact LACA Executive Director Andrew Skinner at 231-845-2787 or director@ludingtonartscenter.org

Community members interested in making a donation to the LACA Summer Concert Series are asked to send their pledges to: LACA Summer Concert Series, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington MI 49431 or by visiting https://ludingtonartscenter.square.site/laca-summer-concert-series.

Stay up-to-date will exhibits, workshops and concerts at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by following the art center on Facebook @LudingtonArtsCenter. The LACA is located at 107 S. Harrison St., in downtown Ludington.