NORWICH – On July 10, the Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), in conjunction with the Chenango County Farmer’s Market, will be hosting the first performance of its annual event, “Lunchtime Live!” 

The performances will be held in East Park every Wednesday (rain date the following Thursday) from noon to 1 p.m. And yes, all the performances are free. Everyone is invited to grab a bag lunch and head to the park for some midday entertainment.

Performances this year will begin with Brian Murphy’s original folk-rock compositions as well as classic rock, patriotic and American favorites on July 10. The next week will feature local blues guitarist (and Managing Editor at The Evening Sun) Brian Golden on July 17 followed the next week by the easy listening styles of Joe Lombardi. The married vocal duo Aaron and Claudia Karppala will end the month with a performance on July 31.