Renowned children’s singer Ella Jenkins celebrates 99th birthday
Ella Jenkins, left, is greeted by well-wishers during her 99th birthday celebration at Ella Jenkins Park in Old Town on Aug. 6, 2023.
“You hear about birthdays. They’re 50 or 70, but 99, oh wow,” Jenkins said. “So many people, young people . It’s a good feeling.”Dozens of Jenkins’ friends, neighbors and fans attended the celebration, hosted at the Ella Jenkins Park in Old Town. A trio of organizations — Old Town Triangle Association, Lincoln Central Association and Church of the Three Crosses — organized the party, complete with balloons, cake and music.
White-Olive, 65, remembered when rumors quickly spread that Jenkins was going to record an album during the workshop. Not long after, Jenkins released the album “Seasons for Singing.” The album featured a dozen songs, complete with ukulele, drums and harmonica, that she recorded at the summer program. One of the songs on the album is “Go, Aquanetta, Go,” named after White-Olive.
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