First Friday Concert Series - December 1, 2023

The next First Friday concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., La Porte, will be Dec. 1 at 12:10 p.m. 

It will feature Cathy Hofer, who retired after 38 years as a music teacher. She has appeared in numerous La Porte Little Theatre productions, been a soloist with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra several times, and sings with the Power Train at the First United Methodist Church.

Since moving to La Porte 18 Years ago, Lucy Vergo has enjoyed singing, performing and directing at La Porte Little Theatre, been in the Service League plays, as well as First United Methodist Church Choir, "The Tenors 3, plus 2", "The Messiah" in Michigan City, and the First Friday in the Chapel Concert Series.
Susie Richter has performed and directed at La Porte Little Theatre, is a member of The Singing Company of La Porte, performed at Footlight Players in Michigan City, and has been a member of St. Paul's Choir for 26 years.

In the more than 50 years Rose Marie Dure has lived in La Porte she has been involved in many area theaters and retired from music ministries at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte.
There is no charge for the concert, but a free-will offering box will accept donations to keep the First Friday Concert series going. People are encouraged to bring their lunch and enjoy the music.

The program is called "Sounds of the Season" and features the following holiday performances:

1. The Man with the Bag - Cathy, Susie, Lucy

2. Go Tell It on the Mountain - Lucy

3. In the Bleak Mid-winter - Susie

4. Merry Christmas, Darling - Cathy

5. Christmas Check List - poem written and performed by Lucy

6. A Reading from the Gospel of Luke - Susie

7. Silent Night - Lucy and all

8. White Christmas - Cathy and all

First Friday Concert Series - November 3, 2023

The First Friday Concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., La Porte, will be November 3rd, at 12:10 p.m. It will feature Lee Knitter, who will sing and perform Gospel songs with his acoustic guitar. Lee performed last year in our first season of First Friday Concerts.

   Lee has been a musician for over 30 years. Currently, his focus is bringing the Gospel to the community through music, singing and playing acoustic guitar.  He primarily sings Gospel music at assisted living, nursing homes and rehab facilities. He also performs Country and Folk music.  Previously, he was on the worship team at La Porte Missionary Church for 16 years.  He retired after spending 43 years at Burns Harbor steel mill.  

   There is no charge for the concert, but a free-will offering box is there for those who want to support the series. The public is welcome to bring their lunch if they wish. 

Community Dinner - Tuesday 10/17/23

Join us on Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm for a meal hosted by The Terra Verde Garden Club, who has been meeting at St. Paul’s for something close to 3 decades. Their free, delicious meal will feature baked ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, green salad, fruit salad, bread, cup cakes, and pumpkin cake. Doors open at 5:30 for drinks and popcorn.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Share this post. Hope to see you there!

St. Paul’s is located at 1000 Michigan Avenue but please enter from Harrison Street. Feel free to email priest@stpaulslaporte.org with any questions.

First Friday Concert Series - October 6, 2023

Our October First Friday Concert, scheduled for 12:10pm on Friday October 6th, will feature piano duets from Donovan Diedrich and his teacher Joan Davis. Donovan is a LaPorte native who has been playing for 13 years, with his same instructor!

Joan Davis grew up learning piano from her grandmother in Colorado. A graduate of the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education and Theatre Arts, Joan moved to this area in 1985, and began teaching voice and piano to all ages in 1991. She joined the sales and teaching staff at Roxy Music in LaPorte in 2006. In addition to teaching, Joan has played, directed choirs, and sung at area churches and on praise teams since 1998. She has been on the LaPorte County Symphony Board of Directors since 2019. However, her principal passion remains getting youngsters excited about studying music, so she is truly thrilled to be playing with Donovan Diedrich, a student who has far surpassed her in his ability to play piano, and yet still allows her to play with him regularly! 

They will play the Music of Leroy Anderson on One Piano/Four Hands: 

  •  Jazz Pizzicato - Anderson/Merkur 

  •  Jazz Legato - Anderson/Merkur 

  •  Promenade - Anderson 

  •  The Syncopated Clock - Anderson/Edwards 

  •  Fiddle Faddle - Anderson  

  •  Sleigh Ride - Anderson/Edwards 

  •  The Waltzing Cat - Anderson/Yamaha Music Media 

  •  Belle of the Ball - Anderson/Yamaha Music Media

  •  Plink, Plank, Plunk! - Anderson/Yamaha Music Media 

  •  Blue Tango - Anderson/Yamaha Music Media 

  •  The Typewriter - Anderson/Yamaha Music Media 

Community Dinner - Tuesday 10/3/23

Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6pm for our Oktoberfest celebration with a delicious free meal of pork roast, Parsley- buttered potatoes & noodles, pretzel bites, sauerkraut, fried red cabbage, desserts and more. Doors open at 5:30 for drinks and popcorn.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Share this post. Hope to see you there!

St. Paul’s is located at 1000 Michigan Avenue but please enter from Harrison Street. Feel free to email priest@stpaulslaporte.org with any questions.

Community Dinner - Tuesday 9/19/23

Join us on Tuesday, September 19th at 6pm for a delicious free meal of pork chops, mashed potatoes & gravy, salads, desserts and more. Doors open at 5:30 for drinks and popcorn.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Share this post. Hope to see you there!

St. Paul’s is located at 1000 Michigan Avenue but please enter from Harrison Street. Feel free to email priest@stpaulslaporte.org with any questions.