''Wolffgang'' to Perform July 15th at Portage Library Learning Garden

A harmonious mix of singing talent, personality, and spirit, the always popular Wolffgang vocal music group will appear in concert on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Portage Public Library Learning Garden, 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 July and August! This year’s excellent concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists. Concert venues include Portage’s Woodland Park in Oakwood Hall and a great new location, the Portage Public Library Learning Garden (2665 Irving Street), where Wolffgang will be performing! Parking is available at both the Portage Library Learning Garden parking lot and the North lot, as well as on the west side of Lois Street, one block east.   In the event of rain or other inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled.

Wolffgang, a select and auditioned girls vocal music group from Hobart High School, is directed by Dean Wolff, teacher, music instructor, and choir director.  Currently in its 31st year, Wolffgang performs between 60 to 70 times per year at community, business, charity, and athletic events, as well as school concerts.  The group’s repertoire focuses on popular music from the 1930’s through 60’s and also includes more limited amounts of patriotic, country, and serious sacred and secular selections.  Wolffgang has performed throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, and occasionally Indianapolis and western Michigan.  In recent years, the troupe has performed with the Northwest Indiana Symphony. Past performances include Chicago’s Channel 7 (ABC) Morning News, Chicago White Sox and SouthShore Gary Railcats baseball games, and Wolffgang has made appearances on Northwest Indiana’s Regional TV outlet, Channel 56.  Recently, this year’s Wolffgang received a perfect judges’ score at the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) Solo & Ensemble contest in Indianapolis! Wolffgang’s the perfect, not-to-be-missed concert for whole- family entertainment!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING PORTAGE 2025 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES FREE CONCERTS!

PORTAGE LIBRARY LEARNING GARDEN Concert Schedule:

2665 Irving Street.  

Outdoors: Bring a lawn chair or blanket.  (In the event of rain or other inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled).  

SUNDAY,    July 20:       2:00-3:30pm    Mariachi Gavilanes de Chicago, Mariachi Band

SUNDAY,    August 17: 2:00-3:30pm    Jack Evans, Country, Singer/Guitarist

WOODLAND PARK (Oakwood Hall) Concert Schedule:

2100 Willowcreek Road (just south of US 20).  

Indoors: Seating is provided. 

TUESDAYS

July 29:        6:00-7:30pm    Harley Hehr, Comedian/Vocals &  Jim Bulanda Vocalist 

August 5:    6:00-7:30pm    Doz Guys, 50s, 60s, 70s

August 12:  6:00-7:30pm    Dave “Elvis” Thomas, Elvis Tribute

August 26:  6:00-7:30pm    Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones, 50s, 60s, Rock-a-billy  

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! (Linda 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.