Also, Creation Care talks environment with local author, activist
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On Sunday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m., the Kokomo Park Band will celebrate the upcoming Labor Day weekend with “Made in America: A Musical Tribute.” The free program, sponsored by Encompass Credit Union, will take place at the Highland Park Stage across from the covered bridge. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Northwestern School Auditorium.
The program is conducted by Jay S. Gephart, leader of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, who was recently recognized by the City of Kokomo and Mayor Tyler Moore for his contributions to the community in completing his 10th season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the KPB.
The special program, "Made in America," is a celebration of the rich tapestry of American musical heritage. From the grandeur of classical marches to the infectious rhythms of film scores, Maestro Gephart has put together a program that is designed to resonate with a wide variety of music enthusiasts.
Featuring a diverse program of beloved classics and modern masterpieces, the concert will open with Randall Standridge's powerful "Maestro Overture," followed by a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of Hollywood with John Williams' "March from 1941." Alan Silvestri's "A Night at the Movies" will transport audiences to iconic film scenes with scores from "The Avengers," "The Polar Express," "Night at the Museum," "Forrest Gump," and "Back to the Future."
For those seeking a more traditional sound, a medley of Frank Sinatra's timeless classics, including “High Hopes,” “Young at Heart,” “Love Is the Tender Trap,” “Love and Marriage,” “My Kind of Town,” and "It Had Better Be Tonight," will be performed. The concert will also feature music from the beloved films "The Incredibles" and "Tombstone."
To conclude, the audience will be treated to a patriotic salute with Richard Rodgers' "Guadalcanal March" and a modern masterpiece that will enchant audiences of all ages: John Powell's "How to Train Your Dragon."
This concert concludes the 122nd season of weekly summer concerts by the KPB. The series is presented in cooperation with the Kokomo Parks Department, the Miller fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County, Center Township, the Allen Whitehill Clowes Foundation, the Arts Federation in cooperation with the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, and American Legion Post No. 6.
Events are made possible by the generous donations from individuals and area businesses who are fans and supporters of the band. Contributions should be sent to Kokomo Park Band; PO Box 6039; Kokomo, IN 46904-6039. More information can be found on the band's website: www.kokomoparkband.org and on Facebook.
Creation Care talks environment with local author, activist
On Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., Kokomo Area Creation Care will host a meeting with guest speaker Sherry Roe, an environmental activist, at Christ Lutheran Church at 3401 S. Dixon Road.
Roe is author of the book “Profits Over People: A Story of Tragedy and Corporate Malfeasance,” published in 2022. Caring for her father who had a rare form of leukemia caused by continual exposure to benzene at Delco, prompted her to become an environmental activist and investigator after his death in 2009. Since then, she has done extensive research and uncovered contamination areas in our town where there was unsafe exposure and illegal dumping of unsafe contaminants.
The author’s book is required reading by a professor at Michigan State in her environmental anthropology course. She has worked with environmental attorneys and citizen action coalition groups in Indiana and across the U.S.
Roe will talk about her investigations and what she has found. There will be time for questions and answers. The meeting is open to all. Kokomo Area Creation Care explores ways we can be better stewards of the Earth. Fellowship and light snacks will be provided at 6:45 p.m.