Singing with conviction

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WIND BENEATH HER WINGS- Westlake Elementary School fourth-grader Allison Adam, 9, sings a strong rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during an open mike night and interactive fountain show at Janss Marketplace. Last week's event launched this year's open mike nights, which occur the second Thursday of every month through the end of the year. See related photo on page 31.