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Van Wezel's Friday Fest on the Bay

Kettle of Fish performed at Van Wezel's Friday Fest on the Bay


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 12:42 p.m. June 19, 2015
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Van Wezel hosted its first Friday Fest on the Bay Concert of the summer Friday, June 19, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Kettle of Fish performed for more than 2,000 guests on the lawn. Local food trucks and vendors offered food and drinks during the event. 

Kettle of Fish performed at Van Wezel’s Friday Fest on the Bay.
Kettle of Fish performed at Van Wezel’s Friday Fest on the Bay.
Pat and Bob Brzycki
Pat and Bob Brzycki
Guests danced to the sounds of Kettle of Fish at Friday Fest on the Bay.
Guests danced to the sounds of Kettle of Fish at Friday Fest on the Bay.
Mooshu the Cavapoo, enjoys a night out with his owners at the Friday Fest on the Bay Concert
Mooshu the Cavapoo, enjoys a night out with his owners at the Friday Fest on the Bay Concert
Katie Howard, Susan Britz, Rick Emery, Dawn Howard and Mark Britz
Katie Howard, Susan Britz, Rick Emery, Dawn Howard and Mark Britz
Darcy Jahn, Julie Hayes, Jen Frickle and Saunya Gordon
Darcy Jahn, Julie Hayes, Jen Frickle and Saunya Gordon
Karen and Gary Martino
Karen and Gary Martino
Isaac and Denise Shereff
Isaac and Denise Shereff
Steve and Kathie Smith
Steve and Kathie Smith
Guests danced to the sounds of Kettle of Fish at Friday Fest on the Bay.
Guests danced to the sounds of Kettle of Fish at Friday Fest on the Bay.
Van Wezel hosted its first Friday Fest on the Bay of the summer Friday, June 19, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Van Wezel hosted its first Friday Fest on the Bay of the summer Friday, June 19, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Elsie Merrill, Erin Guzzo, Renee Brady and Anita Rahn
Elsie Merrill, Erin Guzzo, Renee Brady and Anita Rahn
Steve Joseph, J.J. Lokay and Angel Clark
Steve Joseph, J.J. Lokay and Angel Clark
John and Gigi Kovach
John and Gigi Kovach
Justin Letourneau and Suzanne Atwell
Justin Letourneau and Suzanne Atwell
Jennifer McDonald and Rick Bermann
Jennifer McDonald and Rick Bermann
Dave Pridgeon and Francie Sweet
Dave Pridgeon and Francie Sweet
Gail and Jim Shafer
Gail and Jim Shafer
Stephanie and James Staples
Stephanie and James Staples

 

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