Damore Amphitheater  

2017 May - 19 - "crowdgranting" campaign for Damore Amphithear kicks off - Marshall County Community Foundation has alreand began the momentum with a $25,000 grant. Next step is to be made with the assistance of 'crowdgranting' for every dollar raised by residents and friends of the community - Indiana Housing and Development Authority (IHICDA) will match up to $30,000.

The cost of the completion of the amphitheater will be approximately $143,000.

Deadline to raise the funds to be matched in June 30.

Mark S. Damore Sr. and Mark Damore Jr. of the Original Root Beer Stand and the LakehousE Grille, repsectively, earned the naming rights for the amphitheater with a donation at the producer level - $10,000.

The Damore Amphitheater willl be constructed on the east end of the town park near the current beach volleyball court which will be moved slightly to accomadate the amphitheater.

2017 - June 23 - Amphitheater passes $30,000, goal - streached goal to $38,500. If met seating will change from popured cement to stone or block seating.

2017 - Jul - Donations for the amphitheater has reached $41,000 allowing for more upgrades to the prooject.

Amphitheater Slated for completion by Memorial Day 2018 Beth Pare Citizen Editor

Culver - Tuesday, Dec. 12 2016, the Culver town council heard a proposal from Mike Reese of Mishawaka's Troyer Group which would allow the planned amphitheater to be ready by Memorial Day of next year. The amphitheater, which will have a covered stage, grass seating in tiers and additional seating available under trees and near the stage, slightly delayed in planning due to the removal of two near the Site....

2018 - Published Notice for Bids -

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Culver, Indiana, by and through its Town Council, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive seated bids for the Town of Culver Damore Amphitheater at Town Halt, 200 East Washington Street, Culver, IN 46511.

Sealed bids are invited and may be forwarded by registered mail or delivered in person. addressed to the Town of Culver, in care 01 the Clerk-Treasurer by no later than 4:00 pm (local time) and will be considered by the Town Council at a pubtic meeting called to open such bids at 6:30 pm (local time) on February 13. 2018 at Town Halt, 200 E. Washington St, Culver, IN 46511.

Proposals received by the Clerk-Treasurer after 4:00 pm (local time) shall be returned unopened. The bidder shell be responsible to make sure that the bids are mailed or Otherwise delivered to the Clerk-Treasurer before said time.

The Damore Amphitheater consists of a pergola performance stage and boulder outcropping walls, and additional work as described in the Plans and Specifications.

The project is located near the Beach Lodge in Culver-Union Township Park in Culver, IN. Hard copy sets of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained from Troyer Group, 550 Union Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 beginning January 18, 2018 at 9:00 am for a non-refundable fee of $30.

Plans and Specifications are also available free at charge in digital format by contacting Michael Reese at mwr@ troyergroup. com.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM (local time) on Tuesday, January 30th at the Beach Lodge in Culver-Union Township Park, 819 Lakeshore Drive, Culver, IN 46511. Attendance is not mandatory, but all prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.

Bids are to be submitted on the bid form and shall be accompanied by the required non-collusion affidavit financial statement.

Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable bid bond, in a sum of not less than five (5%) of the total bid amount. All bids must be accompanied by the following city forms: Affidavit of E-Verify Compliance and Certification of Contractor/Bidder/Quoter of No Investment Activities in Iron, Pursuant to IC 5-22-16.5-13.

No bid shall be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept all or any part of any bid received, and to waive any and all informalifies in bidding, and to accept the lowest and/or best bid.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018

Culver Town Council Opens Amphitheater Bids
Posted on February 14, 2018 Author Anita Goodan

The Culver Town Council members opened bids Tuesday night for the proposed Damore Amphitheater project in the Culver Town Park.

Four bids were received with the lowest bid coming in with a base bid of $131,450. The separation between the lowest bid a nd the next lowest bid was merely $25. The highest base bid was $189,355.

The council members unanimously voted to take the bids under advisement and award a bid at their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Town Manager Jonathan Leist and Mike Reese from The Troyer Group will review all bids to make sure everything listed meets specifications.

The plans for the Damore Amphitheater call for a covered stage and four rows of tiered grass seating with concrete retaining walls to be constructed in the Culver Town Park. Additional open seating areas would be available around the stage and under trees. The project was the recipient of a crowdfunding grant as well as grant funds from the Marshall County Community Foundation and state grant funding.

Bid Approved for Damore Amphitheater in Culver
Posted on February 28, 2018 Author Anita Goodan

The Culver Town Council members approved the lowest bid received for the proposed Damore Amphitheater project in the Culver Town Park.

The lowest bid was from Easterday Construction in the amount of $131,450. Town Attorney Jim Clevenger will review the onstruction contract before Council President Ginny Bess Munroe signs the document.

The construction of the project is expected to begin once all of the documents are signed. The substantial completion date is May 15, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend for activities in the Culver Town Park.

The plans for the Damore Amphitheater call for a covered stage and four rows of tiered grass seating with concrete retaining walls to be constructed in the Culver Town Park. Additional open seating areas would be available around the stage and under trees.

FH Decks and Landscaping, Inc. will be our major subcontractor on this project, completing the earthwork, stone work and landscape installation.

2018 - Apri 5 - Pre-construction meeting too place - all the staking completed and the tiers painted on the grass… but bu the paint did not last it snowed shortlly after being done...

Ribbon Cutting Date Set for Damore Amphitheater
Posted on April 17, 2018 Author Anita Goodan

The ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the completion of the Damore Amphitheater is scheduled for Friday, June 22 at 6 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Park.

While construction of the amphitheater is expected to be done by the Memorial Day holiday, the celebration event was delayed to ensure the seeding and installation of sod at the site has time to settle, according to Town Manager Jonathan Leist. He told the town council members that the delayed celebration event could allow more donors to attend the gathering.

A concert and reception are planned during the June 22 dedication service. The public is welcome to attend.

Dedication posters -