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LCSO Announces Auditions for New Musicians
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) and Interim Music Director, Charles Steck, announce auditions for the 2020-2021 season. Auditions will take place October 6, 2020 from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church located at 102 G St. The Orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill the vacancies in the following positions: Principal BassPercussionSection ViolinSection CelloSeason Student Apprentices (2020-21 School Year) ALL Instruments available to audition for subbing and/or future LCSO
Ivy Tech to Award $36,000 in Chancellors' Scholarships
The Ivy Tech Foundation will present scholarships totaling $36,000 to 24 students at this year’s virtual version of its 19th annual Chancellors’ Scholarship Fundraising Event next month. This event, celebrating academic achievements of local Ivy Tech Community College students, will take place Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests will be entertained by DJ Jeff Lawley as the college honors its highest-achieving scholars. Tickets cost $85 per person, which is 100% tax deductible, and can be purchased online
Congratulations to the 2020 Hoosier Star Winners
The 15th Annual Hoosier Star vocal competition presented by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) took place on Saturday, September 12. The fundraising event was life-streamed for the first time. Ten finalists competed in Youth and Adult categories accompanied by musicians from the LCSO and conductor, Alastair Willis, Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Alyse Flores, of La Porte, was the Adult Division winner and sung the Michael Bublé classic, “Feelin’ Good.” Julia Larson, of Chesterton,
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LCSO Fox Park Concert Will Feature Newest Hoosier Star Winners
On Sunday, September 27 from 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM, the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) will perform at the Band Shell in Fox Park in La Porte for a concert presentation designed for the whole family. The concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of two anonymous donors. Featured at this concert will be the 2020 Hoosier Star Adult Division Winner, Alyse Flores, singing the Michael Buble classic, “Feelin’ Good” and Youth Division Winner, Julia Larson, singing “Never Enough”
Rotary Club of La Porte Opens New Food Pantries
The Rotary Club of La Porte is adding four new food pantries to help assure that those in need have access to food supplies. Rotarian Becky Pressel, who chaired the project, indicated the new pantries would be located at the La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Avenue in La Porte, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte; Sacred Heart Church, 130 Bach Street in La Porte and at the Kingsford Heights Library at 436 Evanston Road. Pressel indicated that the project was a team
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ''Tennis Renaissance''
La Porte residents will soon have new places to recreate outdoors thanks to the recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The campaign is led by the La Porte Park Foundation. “We are excited to create a resurgence in tennis participation in our community in order to deliver better health and wellness for residents,” City of La Porte Park
Meet the 2020 Hoosier Star Celebrity Judges
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is excited to introduce the 2020 Hoosier Star judges. Victoria Garrett Victoria Garrett is currently the Artist-in-Residence and Associate Professor of Music at Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN, and has been a faculty member there for over 20 years. She made her New York solo debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall while a student in graduate school. She has appeared with the San Francisco Opera, the New York City Opera (beside Beverly Sills in many productions)
A LEAP Member Spotlight: Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP
When Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP opened its doors over a century ago, the commitment to serving the La Porte and Northwest Indiana communities was built into its foundation. But it was the team of experienced attorneys that gave the firm its reputation as one that deeply understands the region’s institutions, economy, and courts, providing the knowledge of how to solve the unique challenges their clients face every day. As La Porte’s largest legal firm, Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones LLP has
Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
May 11th, 2020—Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store, has announced plans to open in La Porte, Indiana by March 2021. The new store will open in Maple Lane Mall, 1340 West State Road 2. Significant renovations to the 221,000 sq. ft. structure are scheduled to begin in early spring. Although other tenants are not identified at this time, renovations to additional tenant spaces will be completed as a part of this project. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said, the rehabilitation and renovation of this area will
Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
The City of La Porte and the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) have been working to revamp the downtown district and have partnered with the La Porte County Family YMCA to make it happen. Recently, local businesses began making improvements and investing in their property, so it only made sense for the YMCA and LEAP to get out and start beautifying the city with the help of the community. Groups headed out from the 618 Plaza to surrounding blocks to paint, pick up trash, sweep, rake, pull
21st Annual Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte
The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-first year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, Sept. 21. The festival that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique festival is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 130 craft and specialty vendors, the Sunflower Fair is one of the largest area festivals. Attendees can eat delicious food from a variety of non-profit organizations and local
La Porte Farmer's Market Announces New Managers
The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce that they have been selected to manage the La Porte Farmer’s Market for the 2020 season. LEAP is the organization formed through the partnership between the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation earlier this year. “We are very excited the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association (LPUEA) has chosen LEAP to coordinate the market. The Farmer’s Market is a tremendous initiative
La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and the Heart of Sullivan Main Street organizations as recipients of the INspire Idea competition at the Great Lakes Regional Main Street Conference. “It was exciting to see the creative ideas that came out of our Main Street organizations," said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. "These projects demonstrated a definite need, but will also improve quality of life for residents and
Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced The Strand, a $35M mixed-use development, will start construction next month. The City of La Porte Redevelopment Commission selected Flaherty & Collins Properties last year to build a 200-unit multifamily development in the heart of the City’s NewPorte Landing redevelopment project. “The City of La Porte is very excited to be partnering with Flaherty & Collins through this development, said Mayor Mark Krentz. “Flaherty & Collins Properties has a long history of
INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced five Indiana Main Street organizations as finalists for the INspire Idea competition. “I am excited to see what these five organizations present at the conference in the coming months,” Crouch said. “It is always inspiring to see the original ideas communities come up with to highlight the uniqueness of their area.” The goal of the competition is to encourage the Indiana Main Street network of communities and
GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte's Competitive Advantage
In an effort to build a high-functioning, multi-faceted economic development and business support center, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greater La Porte Economic Development (GLEDC) Board of Directors agreed recently to combine expertise under one umbrella and form a new alliance. The new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic development functions independently with oversight from the two boards of directors, but will share staff,
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