4th Annual Ridgeville Flannel Fest delivers cozy autumn vibes

Northwestern University Bienen School of Music graduate students. Top row, from left: AJ Abbey, Dylan Halliday, Austin Talbot, Ian Boggs and Anthony Clements. Bottom row, from left: Arlo Hollander, Neil Advant, Clark Gomez and Cole Zelman. Credit: Heidi Randhava A convivial crowd leaned into the November chill Friday evening at Ridgeville Park District’s Fourth Annual Flannel Fest. Attendees came in pairs and in groups, gathering around crackling bonfires and patio heaters for an evening of music, local craft beer samplings and community connection. A special highlight of the event was a live performance by singer/songwriter Pierce Crask, whose music paired seamlessly with the intimate, backyard-style atmosphere. Siinger/songwriter Pierce Crask entertains the crowd at Flannel Fest. Credit: Heidi Randhava Julian and Meredith Menache-Erickson walked just two blocks from their home on Ridge Avenue to get to Ridgeville Park. Meredith said they are newcomers to the city, having