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PHOTO GALLERY : Friday Fest at the Van Wezel


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 22, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : Friday Fest at the Van Wezel
Agnes Cameron dances to the groovy music of her youth. She says her favorite song is “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles.
Agnes Cameron dances to the groovy music of her youth. She says her favorite song is “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles.
Pauline Alex has lived in Sarasota for 13 years and Susan Peter has lived in Sarasota for the past nine years.
Pauline Alex has lived in Sarasota for 13 years and Susan Peter has lived in Sarasota for the past nine years.
Nancy Russell enjoyed the music with her 6-year-old shih tzu Teddy.
Nancy Russell enjoyed the music with her 6-year-old shih tzu Teddy.
Mary Lu Kinlaw entertains the crowd with music of her youth.
Mary Lu Kinlaw entertains the crowd with music of her youth.
Mary Lu Kinlaw, the singer for the Yesterdayze, grew up in West Virginia. She began singing and traveling at 14 and her first band was an all girl British band called The Paperdolls.
Mary Lu Kinlaw, the singer for the Yesterdayze, grew up in West Virginia. She began singing and traveling at 14 and her first band was an all girl British band called The Paperdolls.
Linda Hartke and Michael Materson
Linda Hartke and Michael Materson
Joya Sutton’s dancing took people back to the 1960’s. Her energy was contagious as people got on the dance floor after her lead.
Joya Sutton’s dancing took people back to the 1960’s. Her energy was contagious as people got on the dance floor after her lead.
Jay Jernigan is the newest member of the Yesterdayze. He plays guitar with the band.
Jay Jernigan is the newest member of the Yesterdayze. He plays guitar with the band.
Gary Payson danced his heart out at Friday Fest despite the heat.
Gary Payson danced his heart out at Friday Fest despite the heat.
Donna Santucci and Vicky Donofrio
Donna Santucci and Vicky Donofrio
Aida and Fred Matic came out to enjoy the atmosphere and the music.
Aida and Fred Matic came out to enjoy the atmosphere and the music.
Angela Thompson has lived in Sarasota for the past 34 years. She dances to the Yesterdayze at the Friday Fest.
Angela Thompson has lived in Sarasota for the past 34 years. She dances to the Yesterdayze at the Friday Fest.
Bill Bronson and Jodi John dance to the Beatles.
Bill Bronson and Jodi John dance to the Beatles.
Carmeloa Fidelibus had a great time with her mother Maria at Friday Fest.
Carmeloa Fidelibus had a great time with her mother Maria at Friday Fest.
Hundreds of people packed the lawn of the bay at the Van Wezel.
Hundreds of people packed the lawn of the bay at the Van Wezel.
Dennis and Dolores Ryan have lived at Lakewood Ranch for the past two years. They brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed the music.
Dennis and Dolores Ryan have lived at Lakewood Ranch for the past two years. They brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed the music.
Robbie Brannon, Brandy Shields and Nicole Walden
Robbie Brannon, Brandy Shields and Nicole Walden
Steve Simpson is the percussionist with the Yesterdayze.
Steve Simpson is the percussionist with the Yesterdayze.
Steve Simpson entertains the crowd with his playing,
Steve Simpson entertains the crowd with his playing,

 

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