Yerkes Observatory, shown in this aerial image high above Williams Bay, is now in the hands of a private foundation, but the University of Chicago still owns adjacent land along the lakefront.
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With the snap of a lock on a gate, Kevin Austin, senior director of facilities for the University of Chicago, officially closes off public access to Yerkes Observatory at 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2018.
The East Troy Bluegrass Festival is one of the top bluegrass events in the region.
Phil Bonyata, Regional News
David Davis and the Warrior River Boys
David Davis and the Warrior River Boys play Sept. 7 at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival.
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Carolina Blue
Above: Nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2019 best new artist and album of the year awards, Carolina Blue performs Sept. 8 at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival.
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Musicians of all ages
Expect to find musicians of all ages jamming during the East Troy Bluegrass Festival.
Phil Bonyata, Regional News
Side jams
Left: While there is a stage, folks will be jamming on the south side of the East Troy Village Square Park during the bluegrass festival.
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A lot of music!
Bluegrass lovers are sure to get their fill during the East Troy Bluegrass Music, with so much music packed into two days that there’s even another show after the festivities Saturday, Sept. 7
Phil Bonyata, Regional News
Instruments of bluegrass
One of the traditional acoustic instruments heard in bluegrass music is the dulcimer, a type of zither. Here is a hammered dulcimer, which is played by an instrumentalist who strikes the strings with sticks.
Phil Bonyata, Regional News
Blast from the past
Big Country Show played the 21st annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival. The event is now in its 26th year.
Yerkes Observatory, shown in this aerial image high above Williams Bay, is now in the hands of a private foundation, but the University of Chicago still owns adjacent land along the lakefront.
With the snap of a lock on a gate, Kevin Austin, senior director of facilities for the University of Chicago, officially closes off public access to Yerkes Observatory at 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2018.
