Main Beach: Concerts in the Park Begin

Grab the chair-in-a-bag, picnic snack and swimming suit, if you like, and head over to Main Beach in Crystal Lake as the 2012 Concerts in the Park series begins Tuesday night.

The special evening of music by the water is a summer tradition for Crystal Lake residents. Many loyal concert-goers meet family and friends every week for a picnic dinner and live musical entertainment.

Adults can relax and listen as the various bands play from the Main Beach band shell. Kids and their friends can swim as the sun slowly settles, fish, or play volleyball in the sand.

The free concerts, presented by the Crystal Lake Park District, start at 7 p.m. at the Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake.

Gate admission fees do not apply to residents or non-residents on concert night. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held nearby at the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake.

This year’s entertainment lineup includes:

June 5: Final Say (performing everything from the Beatles to Lady Gaga).

June 12: Crystal Lake Community Band

June 19: Stagecrafters

June 26: Voices in Harmony

July 1: Crystal Lake Community Band/ Voices in Harmony

July 3: Georgia Rae Band (Bluegrass)

July 10: AC Rock (A Capella, oldies to present)

July 17: CW Wilde (rock, blues and country)

July 24: Diving for Dynamite (party rock 1960s to today)

July 31: White Saddle Band (country, 1950s rock ‘n roll)

Aug. 1: Senior Luau

Aug. 7: Crystal Lake Community Band

Aug. 14: Vito Buffalo Orchestra