For 25 years hes been delighting audiences of all ages with fun, imaginative and meaningful songs. The legend of old befana book by tomie depaola thriftbooks. In the legend of old befana we meet an old woman who is constantly sweeping. The other is old befana, a retelling, in song and narrative, of an italian twelfth. The nelson 1200 series kennel waterer features heavy duty stainless steel construction and a. Our books tell us that a special child is going to be born to bring peace. The legend of old befana is a type of traditional literature because it falls into the subgenre of a myth. In 1982 he won a national audition to become minstrel for the environment, writing and performing about nature, environmental and related issues in schools and colleges. Songwriting lessons treat yourself or your outofschool children or grandchildren to a safe, sociallydistanced, oneonone. While a religious story being labeled a myth can be controversial, it is defined as a myth due to it representing a human quest to discover and share truth concerning spiritual elements. The legend of old befana by tomie depaola goodreads. A clip from our 2001 performance at the stoughton opera house.
In order to keep the show accessible, any individual or group is limited to one show per year. She also plans to sweep knowing that the childs mother will be tired. Later, lonnquist added a verse of his own and put the song on a little dreamin, his second kids collection. Download or buy the cd the lost songs of kenland by ken lonnquist on the. A funny, enjoyable songwriter from wisconsin, ken s performed professionally since his college days. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is no way to adequately describe the music he creates or capture the charm of his live performances. Ken lonnquist is a prolific and awardwinning family songwriter. The narrator has a wonderful storytelling voice and the songs add an incredible depth to the story.
Check out old befana by ken lonnquist on amazon music. As the last of eight children, the smallest in a pile of achievers, lonnquist had to make a lot of noise in order to be heard. She bakes all day in order to have a gift to bring for the child. Monroe arts center, 15 11th street, monroe, wi tickets. Ken lonnquist and his kenland players theater performing his original musical story of old befana a holiday tradition in eastern europe and. Old befana family fun night mcmillan memorial library. Based on an ancient holiday story, old befana is a recipe for enchantment its warmth and magic stirs audiences of all ages, putting an illuminating spin on a. On the college circuit he honed his skills at improvisation and topical humor as heard on npr, air america, the cbc. The kenland players featuring ken lonnquist and local musician tom pease. Music and goofy words by peg lonnquist, normal words by ken lonnquist. Visit decluttr for great deals and super savings with free shipping today. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use. The most astounding thing to happen to family music since.
Ken lonnquist the lost songs of kenland cd baby music store. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ken lonnquist lost songs of kenland decluttr store. Ken lonnquist brings his troupe of six into the wort studios to perform his old.