GAINESVILLE - In the kickoff to the Independence Day holiday weekend in Gainesville, hundreds of people gathered on the lawn at Smithgall Arts Center for the Northwinds Symphonic Band's Annual Patriotic Pops Concert.<br />
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The band, which was founded by Ron Evans in 1984, paid tribute to its founder during Thursday night's concert; Evans died in February at the age of 73.<br />
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Soloists Michelle Martin and Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Johnathan Jackson were among those who performed during the hour and a half program. <br />
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The Arts Council, Inc. sponsored the event. <i>(See link to website below.)</i>
Conductor Mercer Crook leads the audience in "The Star Spangled Banner" to kick off the concert.
Arts Council Executive Director Gladys Wyant (center) visits with Deborah Mack (left) and Rosemary Dodd (right) during intermission.
The Northwinds Symphonic Band performs against the backdrop of the historic Smithgall Arts Center in downtown Gainesville.
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