The First Friday Concert Series at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, located at 1000 Michigan Ave. in La Porte, will begin on Friday, September 1, 2023. This is the beginning of the second year of St. Paul's bringing free quality concerts to La Porte on the First Friday of each month. The concert season lasts from September through May. Each concert is approximately one half hour long, lasting from 12:10 pm until 12:40 pm. Anyone who would like to be considered for performing at a concert may contact the church at stpaullaporte@gmail.com.

The first concert will be held on Friday, September 1st, 2023, and highlights long-time La Porte musician, Rose Marie Dure, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. This concert was originally scheduled for May; however, one of the performers passed away suddenly and it was rescheduled for September. This concert is being dedicated to our dear friend, Robert Richter. The program will feature Friends of Rose Marie Dure. She will accompany these talented musicians:

Charles Steck, Flugelhorn
Susie Richter, soprano
Nick Bello, baritone
Lucy Vergo, contralto
Regina Smelser, piano
Bruce Johnson, tenor

Please join us for this showcase of La Porte musicians. Feel free to bring your lunch and relax in our beautiful air-conditioned worship space.

The Program

Susie Richter - Soprano | Tammy - Livingston & Evans
Regina Smelser and Rose Marie Dure, Pianists
Fly Me to the Moon - Bart Howard Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kidman
Nick Bello - Baritone My Way | Revaux and Francois
Charles Steck - Flugelhorn | Reflections - Joseph M. Stephenson
Bruce Johnson - Tenor | Stardust - Hoagie Carmichael
Lucy Vergo - Alto | Back Home Again in Indiana
Next First Friday Concert: Friday, October 6
Donovan Diedrich, Pianist