Chuck Kiein of Lombard does a little twisting and shouting to music by American English Thursday at St. Zachary Parish's annual Augustfest in Des Plaines. The band members are Eric Michaels as Paul, Young Hines sings as John, Tom Gable as Ringo and James Lynch as George.
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Beatles tribute band American English opened the St. Zachary Parish annual Augustfest Thursday night at 567 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.
The fest includes all the usual summer festival staples, including a carnival, popular bands, food, bingo, casino games, a raffle and children's games.
Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $3 at other times.
Other bands include Serendipity and Infinity on Friday night, Heartache Tonight and 7th Heaven on Saturday night, and the '60s oldies rock 'n' roll dance band The Meteors on Sunday night.
For more information on the festival, call (847) 956-7020, email info@augustfest.net, or visit augustfest.net.
Audience members twist and shout to the band American English Thursday night during St. Zachary Parish's annual Augustfest in Des Plaines. The band members are Eric Michaels as Paul, Young Hines sings as John, Tom Gable as Ringo and James Lynch as George.
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Alex Garcia of Chicago and his daughter Bella, 6, enjoy sweet corn Thursday at St. Zachary Parish's annual Augustfest in Des Plaines.
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Veronica Stangeland takes Jayde, 1, on the ride of his young life on Thursday during St. Zachary Parish's annual Augustfest in Des Plaines.
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