Name: Hoosier Star
Start: 2025-09-13T00:00:00
Location: La Porte Civic Auditorium

La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

Continuing the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the third subscription concert at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center in Michigan City on March 8, 2026 will reflect on the themes of America’s struggles and triumphs as a young nation. The New World opens with Charles Ives’ Variations on America, followed by two pieces inspired by Abraham Lincoln, Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, and Stella Sung’s Lincoln’s Battle. Closing the concert will be Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, or New World Symphony, which Dvorak wrote during his brief, but significant time spent in New York City and inspired by African American spirituals and Native American traditions.

The New World

Pathways at Elston

Finally, the LCSO will close its season on April 18, 2026 with Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, the fourth and final subscription concert of the 53rd season. This American-inspired show starring multi-talented, multi-award winning singer/actor/pianist Craig A. Meyer, includes hits such as Philadelphia Freedom, Candle in the Wind, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart inspired by Motown, and US No. 1 hit Benny and the Jets. Broadway hits from The Lion King and Aida are also featured in this high-energy production.

Remember When Rock Was Young

La Porte Civic Auditorium

A Benefit Concert for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.

2026 marks 21 years of Hoosier Star! Get ready for the ultimate grand finale showdown of vocal talent on September 12, 2026!

Hoosier Star GRAND FINALE

Presbyterian Church of LaPorte

2025 marks 20 years of Hoosier Star! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular event, we have invited the adult winners from the past nine Hoosier Star competitions to return to the stage of the La Porte Civic Auditorium and compete for the ultimate title: Hoosier Star of Stars! Get ready for the ultimate showdown of vocal talent.