Conductor Steve Porch takes the Lakes Area Community Band through their musical paces prior to the first It’s Thursday cancert held at the Brook Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Dr., Antioch, on June 12. It has become a tradition for the band to kick off the summer series which continues through Aug. 14. For more information about the concerts and other Parks and Recreation events, call (847) 395-2160 or visit their website at http://www.antioch.il.gov/parks.cfm. (Photo by Jude Kaider)