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The Tenors David Benoit with Jane Monheit Canadian Brass 3rd Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” welcome to North Central College hristmas time is here. Carols in the I am always thanking our sponsors and our Friends air.” For those of you who read my of the Arts, as I should. You give so much to us “C monthly missive in the programs, and we cannot thank you enough. I also want to you may recall that I like to pull out a holiday thank the fine arts staff: Sam, Jon, Andrew (our lyric when writing the December letter. For some newest addition), Jen, Jessica, Nickole and, of reason, this lyric seemed more than appropriate. course, Tami. I could not do what I do without The return appearance by David Benoit and his you. You make North Central College look great “Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown” marks an every time you help an audience member, book encore appearance by one of my personal favorite a hotel (in Naperville only!), guide the student Christmas concerts. workers through a load-out in the wee hours of the morning (hopefully, without much snow) and look I would wager that those from my generation can out for each other. I want to thank the businesses in still remember that December evening when the Naperville that welcome our audiences with open Charlie Brown Christmas special came on TV for arms before and after the performances. Together the first time. I even remember the commercials we make an incredible team. for Coke that were interspersed. If you are like me, that musical special is part of who we all are. Ok, Finally, I want to thank you, our patrons. We I admit it; I’m a sap. The last time we had David are nothing without you, each and every one of Benoit here, I was working with a professional you. Together we bring you the best artists in the caroling group and had just finished singing at a industry in the best venues in the area. We always local country club. I joined my wife for the second welcome suggestions for artists to appear here and half of Benoit’s show and was still in my Dickensian need your help to make our next season even better! caroling garb. At the end of the concert, the choir Please take a few moments to give your feedback chanted “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” and by completing our survey online at surveymonkey. the tears started rolling down my cheeks. I didn’t com/s/northcentralfinearts. care! I was experiencing a childhood memory in this On behalf of the entire fine arts team at North magnificent facility that I have the joy of managing. Central College, we wish you a blessed and happy It could not have been better than that! holiday season. May you enjoy this special time of I’m also looking forward to Canadian Brass, whom year with those you love. It is, after all, “that favorite I’ve wanted for its holiday show since I started time of year.” And now, on with the show! booking artists. Plus, we are able to bring you The Tenors as part of their national tour. I am certain you will enjoy every performance you are seeing during the month of December. It’s that special time of year. It’s the time to look back and reflect, to take Brian Lynch a moment to be grateful for what we have. Fine Arts Director North Central College Join Friends of the Arts today and receive exclusive benefits. Thanks to our many contributors, world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Boys Choir, Wynton Marsalis, Celtic Woman and many more have performed in our venues. But the cost of performance tickets only covers half our expenses to bring these great artists to the College’s stages. The generous support from the Friends of the Arts ensures the College can continue to bring world-class performers to our world-class venues. Sneak Name Name Private Pre-Sale Access to Pre-Show Complimentary Backstage preview recognition recognition Schoenherr opportunity Impresario Recognition tickets to meet and of next in program in Wentz Gallery for select Lounge** Dinner North Central greet year’s Concert showing performances College opportunity season Hall lobby and tour presented (subject events to artist (per season) availability) MAESTRO $10,000+ 4 BRAVO $5,000 - $9,999 2 STANDING OVATION* $1,000 - $4,999 IMPRESARIO SOCIETY ENCORE $500 - $999 PERFORMANCE $250 - $499 OVERTURE $100 - $249 AUDIENCE $25 - $99 *Annual gifts made at the Standing Ovation level and above will also include membership into the North Central College Presidents Club. The Presidents Club consists of donors who make a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to one or more areas of the College. Presidents Club members are annually invited to the Presidents Club BBQ in September, and the Presidents Club dinner and theatre event in November. ** The Impresario Lounge offers refreshments and appetizers in a private setting and is available for three events during the upcoming season. Impresario members will receive an e-mail message with details at the beginning of the season. 2015-2016 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS To become a Friend of the Arts visit northcentralcollege.edu/makeagift MAESTRO Bruce and Mary Feay Bob and Miriam Lehman Bradly M. Donati ($10,000 OR MORE) Mr. and Mrs. Don Hagmeyer Greta Macias Mr. and Mrs. James E. Elander Myron Wentz and Prudence Conley Toby Hayer Matthew D. McClure Amy K. and Fred W. Engimann III Dick and Deanna Mandel Cecilia and David Hoh Patricia McElhaney Mel and Carolyn Finzer Tami Kidd-Brown and Mary and Raymond McMahon Vicki A. Haines BRAVO Christopher C. Brown Alan and Geraldine Mendelssohn Rev. Edward L. Heyer ($5,000 - $9,999) Barbara and Roger Liska Mr. and Mrs. John Palter Thayer J. Hill, Jr. Ron and Mary Lou Rolland Tom and Cheryl McRoberts Charles Papanos Merna L. Johnson STANDING OVATION Daniel and Rose Owens James Yood and Lorraine Peltz Mr. and Mrs. Van Kaiser ($1,000 - $4,999) Laura Pohl Bernice Pospisil Mr. and Mrs. John G. LeDonne Adrian and Jacqueline Aldrich Ronald and Kay Van Buskirk Rosemary and Frank J. Prucha III Richard J. Love Douglas E. Ralston Sandy Kucinsky Rosemarie Breske Garvey OVERTURE Myra and Barry Riskedal Jean McFarren Daniel and Christine Bukowski ($100 - $249) Martha and Matthew Robb Alexander Mersman Jeffrey A. Coros Nancy A. and Brent Bandusky James and Maureen Sault Penelope Parrish Nick and Jane Dempsey Joni Wiltz-Berkley and Ross P. Carol Sawka Bev Patterson-Frier James and Deborah Godo Berkley Shirley Montalbo Schaffer Douglas Pawlik Troy and Sharlene Hammond Kristina L. Bonn Bethany and Georgine Schick Alison and Kenneth Prokopec Jerald and Charlotte Johnson Dennis P. and Mary A. Brown Patricia Schultz Gary W. Rada Paul and Sue Loscheider Dr. and Mrs. Rogene A. Buchholz Jim and Diane Sheehan Mary and Bill Reynolds Brian and Mary Jean Lynch James and Linda Burner Rebecca S. Smith Jerry Ryan Greg and Megan Lynch Bob and Nancy Calderon Jennifer L. Stecher Diana B. Schwarze Naperville Chorus Lynne B. Caldwell Janet and Ernest Templeton Avery A. Sipla Rick and Pat Spencer Dann Chamberlin Dr. and Mrs. John Unik Mr. and Mrs. David R. Sperry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wehrli Emilie L. Clark William Vickery John Stapleton Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Chris Currie Carmen Giese Woodring Dolores Stauss Stephen R. Williamson Jerry and Sandi Davis Michelle Trager Wesley E. Diener AUDIENCE ENCORE Lisa Vancina Mr. and Mrs. William Edson ($25 TO $99) ($500 - $999) Zita Wheeler Ron and Kandi Gasperini Ashley L. Bartel Paul and Deborah Hellermann Karen Worst Michael Gray Juanita J. Bomstein Julie A. Lagodney Stephen Wright Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Gustafson Eve W. Bowman Gary and Berneil Mroz Loretta A. Zilis Rose M. and Daniel J. Owens Shirley Hofmann Gregory B. Burks Celeste Jacklin Lisa K. Butler PERFORMANCE Mr. and Mrs. Joel Johnson Melanie A. Campillo ($250 - $499) We apologize if we have inadvertently Garth and Susan Kennedy Dick and Dottie Carney made an error concerning your gift. Richard and Janet Coffey Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Lamont Erica Coppolino Please contact the box office at 630- Mr. and Mrs. Ray Denson Daphne C. Lee Michael J. Davis 637-7469 so we can correct our records. DECEMBER 2015 EVENT PRICE December 4 3rd Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert $25, $20 December 6 Canadian Brass $50, $40 December 10, 11, 12, 13 Organic Theater Company “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” $30, $20 December 12 David Benoit “Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown” with special guest $55, $40 Jane Monheit December 13 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Holiday Concert” $20.50 - $10.50 December 18 The Tenors $85, $75, $65 JANUARY 2016 EVENT PRICE January 7, 8, 9, 10 “The Merry Wives of Windsor” $10, $8 January 16 Jim Peterik & World Stage $75, $65 January 17 Chicago Sinfonietta “Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” $60, $48, $10 January 22 An Evening with Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Paliga $20, $15 January 24 Spider Saloff “Spider Saloff Sings Irving Berlin” $35, $30 January 28,29,30 “Fragments: A Theatrical Dance Experience” $5, $3 January 30 “Sinatra Forever: Salute to Frank Sinatra” $50, $40, $30 FEBRUARY 2016 EVENT PRICE February 5 Revenge of the Rhythm Section with $20, $15 Drummer Jack Mouse & Bassist Kelly Sill February 6 Jim Brickman $40, $30 February 6 28th Annual Gospel Extravaganza $20, $15 February 11, 12, 13 “The Cherub's Mask” $5, $3 February 12 Explore the Sound $10, $3 February 13 Theatreworks USA “Aesop” $12, $6 February 13 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Global Connections” $37.50 - $14.50 February 14 Tammy McCann “Ella Loves Gershwin” $35, $30 February 25, 26, 27, 28 “Little Shop of Horrors” (Senior Musical) $15, $10 February
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