Thank you for supporting concerts

To the editor:

We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful community for its tremendous support of the recent concerts held at the Hudson Family Park amphitheater as part of the Hudson Family Park Amphitheater Concert Series.

The success of these events would not have been possible without the generous contributions, enthusiastic attendance and unwavering support of our residents.

The Hudson Family Park amphitheater served as the perfect backdrop for two memorable evenings of music and entertainment. On Aug. 24, we were serenaded by the Motown Sounds of Touch despite the heat. And, on Sept. 14, The New Frontiers: Journey Tribute Band took the stage on a perfect, almost-fall evening. Families, friends and neighbors gathered at this picturesque venue to thoroughly enjoy the performances.

I would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, The City of Portland and The Portland Foundation, whose support was instrumental in making these concerts a reality.

The dedication and hard work of the performance committee, including Ray Cooney, Ramon Loucks, Rusty Inman, Tami Kaufman, Emily Hull, Sarah Lingo, Shawnda Roussey and Carolyn Carducci, were invaluable in ensuring the success of these events. Their expertise and passion for bringing the arts to our community shone brightly.

Our thanks also go out to Matt Shauver, the park manager, for his assistance and cooperation in organizing these concerts. We extend our appreciation to Jay County Sheriff’s Office for stepping up to help the performers unload their equipment and Jay County Wrestling Club for handling the tear-down efforts for the performers, ensuring that they could leave in a timely manner. Your contributions were instrumental in making these concerts a resounding success.

A special mention must also be made for our local businesses that stepped up to enhance the concert experience. Yergy's BBQ and The Scoop Station and their contributions were enjoyed by all, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evenings.

In a world that often seems divided, events like these remind us of the incredible strength and generosity of our community. The Hudson Family Park Amphitheater Concert Series was a testament to the spirit of togetherness and solidarity that defines our town.

Once again, thank you to everyone who played a part in making these concerts a tremendous success. Our community's support is truly something to be proud of.

We are excited to announce that we look forward to next year's summer performances and we anticipate adding more dates to the calendar. Stay tuned for more music and entertainment in our beautiful amphitheater.

Sincerely,

Laura Pieper

LeeAnn Miller

Co-chairs

Arts Place performance committee