Getting the stage ready for Willie Nelson

Crews for Willie Nelson and The Blue Note worked throughout the day to put the stage together. The concert area is on North Ninth Street from Broadway to Walnut. Gates will open at 6 p.m. As of noon, tickets were still on sale.   ¦  JACOB CARAH

COLUMBIA — Willie Nelson's performance is the first for the 9th Street Summerfest. Up next is Ben Folds on May 27.