Tickets are still available and are $45 for adults and $10 for students. There is a special rate of $110 for two parents and all children.

The full schedule of dates and times, location of venues and directions to them will be sent with the admission cards. Call Pat at (219) 762-3714; go to www.portagemusic.com; write: marthawillis@verizon.net; or send check to PTLEA, P.O.Box 1111, Portage, IN 46368. Be sure to include return address and phone number.

The opening Portage concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Portage High School East auditorium. Pianist, composer, comedian Dale Gonyea will perform.

For information, call Martha Willis at (219)762-6642.

--For The Times