Attention Neil Diamond Fans! Highly-popular, local tribute artist, Joe “Neil” Zirconia, will be on stage at Woodland Park on July 1st, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Portage, Indiana! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series of FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts continuing through June, July and August! This year’s fabulous concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists performing at two great Portage venues: Woodland Park (indoors at Oakwood Hall) and a new location--outdoors at the Portage Public Library Learning Garden.
Joe “Neil” Zirconia is the real thing as a Neil Diamond tribute artist! Joe sparkles as legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, one of the greatest singer/songwriters of our time, singing high-energy renditions of such great Diamond hit songs as “Sweet Caroline”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show” and so many more, including a moving rendition of Diamond’s patriotic song, “America”. Not only capturing Diamond’s spirit and passion, Joe “Neil” Zirconia sounds like Diamond! He attributes his success as a Neil Diamond cover artist to the similarities in their singing voices: “My natural singing voice has that inflection.” A gem of an entertainer, it’s easy to see why Joe “Neil” Zirconia concerts are filled-to-capacity with loyal fans. Bring the whole family and friends for an evening of great entertainment and fun!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING PORTAGE 2025 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES FREE CONCERTS!
WOODLAND PARK (Oakwood Hall) Concert Schedule:
2100 Willowcreek Road (just south of US 20). Portage Food Concession.
Indoors: Seating is provided.
TUESDAYS
| July 8 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Spike and the Spitwads, 50s and 60s |
| July 29 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Harley Hehr, Comedian/Vocals & Jim Bulanda Vocalist |
| August 5 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Doz Guys, 50s, 60s, 70s |
| August 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Dave “Elvis” Thomas, Elvis Tribute |
| August 26 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones, 50s, 60s, Rock-a-billy |
PORTAGE LIBRARY LEARNING GARDEN Concert Schedule:
2665 Irving Street. Outdoors: Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
| TUESDAY | July 15 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Wolffgang, Hobart High School Girls’ Vocal Group |
| SUNDAY | July 20 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Mariachi Gavilanes de Chicago, Mariachi Band |
| SUNDAY | August 17 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Jack Evans, Country, Singer/Guitarist |
Not to forget! Although donations are not required, all concerts are collection sites for donations to Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter. Concert-goers can donate paper goods, canned goods, non-perishable boxed food items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bathroom paper, shampoo, conditioner, hygiene items, etc. Cash donations are welcome as well!
A great collaborative effort, the Portage 2025 Summer Concert Series is produced in partnership with Portage LIVE!, a (501) (c)(3) not-for-profit organization; grants from John W. Anderson Foundation and Porter County Community Foundation; facilities provided by City of Portage Parks and Recreation and the Portage Public Library (Porter County Public Library System or PCPLS); and from donations by local residents and Portage Chamber business members!
For more information, contact Portage LIVE! (Terry Hardin) at (219) 762-5025 or visit www. portagelive.org (click on “Summer Music”); or the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce at (219) 762-3300; or City of Portage Parks & Recreation at (219) 762-1675.
