First Friday Concert 3/6/26 - Cathy Hofer & Susie Ricther

Susie Richter & Cathy Hofer

The First Friday Concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., La Porte, March 6, at 12:10 p.m., will feature Cathy Hofer and Susie Richter, accompanied by Garfield Sallman. The program is "Give My Regards," with selections from Broadway.

Hofer is retired as a vocal music teacher of 38 years, 32 of them at Westville schools, She has been in numerous shows at La Porte Little Theatre, been a soloist with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra several times and sings with the Power Train at First United Methodist church

Richter has been member of St. Paul's Choir for 27 years, performed and directed at La Porte Little Theatre, is a member of The Singing Company of La Porte and has performed at Footlight Players in Michigan City,

Sallman, a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, has been a frequent visitor to St. Paul’s, where his parents were members. Currently living in Des Plaines, IL, he is the Compensation Manager for Lawson Products, Inc. His love of music led him to performing in the Oakton Six Piano Ensemble for more than 20 years and now finds him singing in the Park Ridge Chorale.

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their lunch to the half-hour performance. There is no charge, but there is a free-will offering box to support the series. The church is handicap-accessible from the Harrison Street entrance.