Schweke said that she feels blessed to be honored at the event. “Jazz and music has always been a part of our culture.” “It’s synonymous with our culture,” said the Lincolnville resident. Schweke explained that the festival began as an effort to preserve and restore the Lincolnville community through the power of jazz music. “It was a great committee that has held it together with many local Linconville residents working for many years to keep it alive and keep it going,” she said. Schweke said that the event began as an idea at her dining room where she, Doug Carn and Chris Lightburn made a template for setting up music, food and vendors to highlight the importance of community. Martin Luther King a safe house during the Civil Rights movement. Among those recognized will be 86 year-old Rai Schwecke, the force behind the origins of the annual event, and 98 year-old Cora Tyson who provided Reverend Dr.

Saturday will begin with a reception “Honoring Our Lincolnville Seniors 80 +” at 11 a.m. Presented by the Lincolnville Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation Society, special musical guests include Doug Carn, Cellus, Al & Anthony (Double A), Marker 82 and Heart of Elaine. Marvin Johnson with Minister Karla Tandy at the First Baptist Church. Sunday will feature a church service at the First Baptist Church with Dr. A weekendof jazz music will also include street vendors and food trucks. Augustine’s historic Lincolnville Festival will be held on Saturday, November 13, on the lawn of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center.

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