DANBURY, CT - Ives Concert Park in Danbury announced recently an enhanced sponsorship partnership with Newtown Savings Bank, a longtime sponsor of the Fine Arts & Family Series at the venue located on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University. “Events at the Ives” will now be “Powered by Newtown Savings Bank,” and will be indicated as such by a new combined logo for Ives events.
NSB Vice President/Public Relations Director Tanya Wulff Truax said, “The bank has had a long- standing relationship with the Ives as the Fine Arts & Family Series sponsor, and we are excited for this new opportunity to show support for such a great venue and local treasure.”
Phyllis Cortese, executive director of the Charles Ives Authority for the Performing Arts and Ives Concert Park, said, “Our Board of Directors is so very thankful for the extraordinary support from Newtown Savings Bank. Their investment contributes to exceptional arts and cultural experiences, which are an essential component of our community’s quality of life.”
Upcoming events this season at Ives Concert Park will include:
Aug. 3 – Big Blocks and BBQ Car Show
Aug. 7 – Java Jam
Aug. 9 – Free the Children
Aug. 11 – Ecuadorian Festival
Aug. 14 – Yoga at Sunset
Aug. 16-18 – “Much Ado About Nothing”
Aug. 21 – Java Jam
Aug. 23 – Amy Lynn and the Honey Men celebrate Janis Joplin
Aug. 24 – Treehouse Comedy Series
Aug. 25 – Chicha Fest
Aug. 28 – Yoga at Sunset
Sept. 13 – An Evening with Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (NSB Signature Event)
Sept. 14 – Rock to Adopt, featuring Jefferson Starship, Hollywood U2, Tramps Like Us and
The Doug Wahlberg Band
Sept. 21 – Treehouse Comedy Series
Sept. 22 – Messages from Above, featuring Psychic Vanessa
Sept. 28 – Fore ‘n’ Aft Reunion Concert
For more information about these events, visit www.ivesconcertpark.com.