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Dear Friends and Patrons: Welcome

Welcome to Ives Concert Park, a
unique entertainment destination for
the whole family where the beauty of
nature creates an inspiring backdrop
for the performing arts. There are 40
acres of preserved land that include
hiking trails, a lovely pond and beautiful
gardens. As you enter Ives Concert
Park, our volunteer ambassadors and
staff are here to help you navigate the park and enjoy the Ives experience.

Celebrating more than 41 years of exceptional artistic and cultural experiences, Ives brings
the region to life by providing a nationally recognized forum for extraordinary arts and culture
while invigorating the local economy. Named for famed local composer Charles Edward
Ives, the venue pays tribute to its storied roots in classical music while acknowledging
the ongoing evolution of the art of live performance. With entertainment that ranges from
enlightening to breathtaking, Ives reflects the diverse multicultural community in which it
resides and embraces the various attributes that performers and patrons bring to our site. The
combination of performing arts and nature attracts fans to Ives and their experiences keep
them coming back for more.

Our nonprofit organization, The Charles Ives Authority for the Performing Arts, touches the
lives of countless individuals and captures our community’s creative vision with passion,
spirit, and imagination. A very special thank you to our partners the City of Danbury and
Western Connecticut State University, which are vital in our continual commitment to provide
cultural enrichment for the entire community.

We would not be able to operate without the help of our many volunteer Ambassadors, two
volunteer Boards of Directors, and our dedicated staff. We thank them all for their commitment
to Ives and sharing their time and talents with our nonprofit organization. It is with their efforts,
and those of our many generous sponsors and partners, that we are able to bring affordable
entertainment to you in this remarkable setting. We are always looking for more volunteers
and those who see the benefits of investing in our nonprofit organization. (To become involved,
you can reach us at info@ivesconcertpark.com).

If this is the first season you have discovered Ives, we hope you spread the word about our
beautiful venue and come back often. This is truly an exceptional place to make lasting
memories. Join us as we work together to reach out to all segments of our society and bring
together diverse residents to celebrate the arts. Our shared vision and creativity encourage us
to continually work to invigorate this remarkable community asset so it will grow and prosper
for many years to come.

Phyllis Cortese Frank Herbert
Executive Director Board Chairman

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