{"id":517,"date":"2019-07-17T18:18:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/news-archives\/ivesconcertparkawards\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:26:57","slug":"ivesconcertparkawards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/news-archives\/ivesconcertparkawards\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Ives Concert Park earns awards for venue, leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"ImageDANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 Autumn has brought two achievements to Ives Concert Park, the outdoor entertainment venue on the Western Connecticut State University<\/a> Westside campus in Danbury. The September issue of Connecticut Magazine<\/a> has proclaimed the location \u201cBest Outdoor Venue<\/a>\u201d and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut<\/a> will honor Charles Ives Authority Board Chairman Steve Greenberg with the 2013 Arts in the Community Award<\/a> at its annual Business Supports the Arts Awards Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 17.<\/p>\n

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In a letter notifying the Ives Board of Directors of the \u201cBest Of\u201d award, Connecticut Magazine General Manager Marisa Dragone wrote, \u201cYou have been selected by the editors of Connecticut Magazine as one of the Best in Connecticut for 2013! Your award will be announced in the September issue featuring the Best of Connecticut categories ranging from Best Beer to Best Miniature Golf Course. We\u2019ve chosen you as \u2018Best\u2019 in the following category: Best Outdoor Venue.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou should be proud of this award,\u201d Dragone continued. \u201cThe competition was fierce and we debated at length over our choice. \u2026 It\u2019s businesses such as yours \u2014 and your hard work \u2014 that contribute so much to our high quality of life and make living here such a pleasure. We hope this honor brings you much success!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ives Concert Park is a joint endeavor of the city of Danbury<\/a> and the university. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said, \u201cIt comes as no surprise that Connecticut Magazine has awarded Ives Concert Park as the \u2018Best Outdoor Venue.\u2019 The backdrop of the beautiful and aesthetic surroundings of Ives Concert Park at Western Connecticut State University is truly a wonder. The entire staff and volunteers at the Ives go above and beyond each day and are very deserving of this recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Boughton, who appointed Greenberg to chair the Ives Authority Board in 2007, added, \u201cI\u2019d like to congratulate Steve on receiving this year\u2019s Arts in the Community Award. His unwavering commitment toward making Ives Concert Park the premier venue in Connecticut should never go unrecognized.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Charles Ives Authority Executive Director Phyllis Cortese added, \u201cAll of us at the Ives are very proud of our chairman\u2019s tremendous contributions to the community. As an arts advocate who serves the Ives Authority in a volunteer capacity, Steve\u2019s tireless investment of time, commitment and dedication contribute to our enhanced quality of life and economic vitality in the region. This is certainly a well-deserved honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Greenberg will receive his award on Oct. 17 at the Crowne Plaza in Danbury.<\/p>\n

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For more information, follow the venue on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs.\u00a0 Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York.\u00a0 Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England\u2019s best small private universities. <\/em><\/p>\n

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