April 25, 2024

Party in the Park photo package

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Rock band 35th and Taylor headlined Party in the Park Saturday in McKinley Park. Party in the Park, an annual fundraiser for Creston Parks and Recreation, also featured performances by Breakaway and the James Biehn Band.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Lead singer Anna Taylor of headlining act 35th and Taylor belts out a note Saturday night during the band's performance at Party in the Park, while drummer Max Miller, background, originally from Creston, drums away. Taylor appeared on season six of NBC's "The Voice," and has been performing with 35th and Taylor since 2011.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

The crowd sings along Saturday night with headlining act 35th and Taylor at Party in the Park, held in McKinley Park. 35th and Taylor brought a youthful crowd out to Saturday's event. The band has been awarded the "Spirit Award" by the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association for its contribution as the "future of rock and roll in Iowa."

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

A member of the crowd records a video of 35th and Taylor's headlining performance Saturday night at Party in the Park, as 35th and Taylor lead singer Anna Taylor performs on stage. Party in the Park, an annual fundraiser for Creston Parks and Recreation, was held in McKinley Park and featured three bands.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Lead guitarist Evan Kaler, left, and rhythm guitarist Spencer Andreson meet in the center of the stage during headlining act 35th and Taylor's performance Saturday night at Party in the Park, held in McKinley Park in Creston. The band released its album "I Know You're Trouble" in June 2016 and played a number of songs from the album, as well as cover songs, during Saturday's headlining performance.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

35th and Taylor drummer Max Miller, originally from Creston, performs during the band's headlining set Saturday night at Party in the Park held in McKinley Park. 35th and Taylor has opened for multiple national acts, including Joss Stone and Bon Jovi. Party in the Park is an annual fundraiser for Creston Parks and Recreation.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

James Biehn of the James Biehn Band shreds away on his guitar Saturday night during a performance at Party in the Park, held in McKinley Park in Creston. Biehn is a former Southwestern Community College music student, and now teaches guitar lessons to more than 200 students in the Des Moines area.

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CNA photo by VICTORIA PALMA

Morgan Thompson of Breakaway performs at McKinley Park Saturday during Party in the Park. Party in the Park was sponsored by the Creston Parks and Rec Board and McKinley Park Restoration Committee. Thompson is a Lenox resident and works at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

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CNA photo by VICTORIA PALMA

Miguel Rosas, right, throws a bean bag while playing bags Saturday at Party in the Park. Party in the Park was sponsored by the Creston Parks and Rec Board and McKinley Restoration Committee and is a fundraiser for Creston Parks and Recreation.