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Because of You,We Do More JEFFERSONJEFFERSON CENTERCENTER NEWSNEWS Jefferson Center is a nonprofit arts and community center educating students & inspiring audiences throughout our region. Fall 2013 MESSAGE FROM BECAUSE OF YOU, WE DO MORE. CYRUS From bluegrass fans to jazz buffs, weddings to exhibitions, and violinists to volunteers Jefferson Center is a central gathering place for interacting with others. Our programs and activities provide a reason to Our education programs directly serve hundreds of gather, bringing together community partners, artists, students annually on site and reach thousands more students and performers. Currently we house a in our community through our outreach programs. diverse tenant mix bringing 20 cultural, educational Jefferson Center is an outstanding example of JEFFERSON CENTER SEEKS and human services organizations into daily a thriving nonprofit that has delivered for our TO BE THE MOST TRUSTED interactions such as the Clean Valley Council, Local community. Wise investments and thoughtful Colors, and Children’s Trust. AND HIGHEST ACHIEVING donations from this community have led to ORGANIZATION POSSIBLE. “Being a small non-profit, cost enumerable memories, broad community revitalization, and a cultural vitality that is appealing is always a consideration. We work diligently every day and attractive to people when they consider calling Jefferson Center offered us to guarantee that the promise this community their home. Both Doug Stackpole much more professional of Jefferson Center’s mission, and his employer, Comfort Systems, support space, as well as a Jefferson Center. started some 25 years ago, welcoming place for the children, while “…the best kept secret of continues to pay dividends allowing us to maintain low over head costs.” in many ways. Whether you Janice Dinkins Davidson, Children’s Trust the Valley. The Jefferson come for the concerts, or local Hundreds of local businesses, community groups, Center’s programs and productions, meetings, special individuals and families gather at the exquisite educational offerings enrich events, or to connect with the Shaftman Performance Hall, Fitzpatrick Hall and the community as a whole…” Fralin Atrium rental facilities for everything from services being provided by our Doug Stackpole, Donor & Comfort Systems USA Sponsor corporate training to private weddings, parties, and tenant partners, we are working art exhibits. John Hall, a volunteer and Jefferson Annually, over 110,000 people walk through the doors to give you the best experience High School alumni, is one of 250 volunteers that of this extraordinary meeting place, drawing audiences possible. Your support and your enthusiastically provide essential services that are from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding counties. patronage is a treasured gift the lifeblood of our growing organization. Jefferson Center has been an excellent steward of and we honor your commitment “I want to give back to the this cherished historic landmark developing it into a community and show my lively and vibrant home for community life, instilled to us by maximizing our with local values and high standards for hospitality. potential to do good. A catalyst appreciation to those who Because of you we continue to be the home for for renewal in so many ways, helped save a Roanoke landmark, my alma mater.” cultural programming that serves a broad spectrum Jefferson Center is yours of people throughout our region. and we thank you for letting us John Hall, Volunteer For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit our website or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sandra Coan by calling 540.343.2624 ext. 213 ensure its success. or email [email protected]. If you would like to make a donation, an envelope is provided for your convenience. You may also contact Amy Milberger, Director of Development at 540-343-2624. ext.212 or visit our website. Here are just a few of the many upcoming performances coming to Jefferson Center—as A LOT GOING ON! part of our Jazz, Star City and Family Series. See www.jeffcenter.org to purchase tickets. DARRELL SCOTT & TIM O’BRIEN THE YELLOWJACKETS SPENCERS THEATRE OF ILLUSION A rare duo performance featuring tunes from Find out why two generations of music lovers For more than a decade, Kevin and Cindy the their new album, Memories & Moments. have been touched by the Yellowjackets. Spencer have dazzled the world with breath- taking illusions. November 22, 2013 – Friday, 8pm December 13, 2013 – Friday, 8pm November 3, 2013 – Sunday, 2pm 24-hour Seating Selection Our interactive box office, available through our web site, JEFFERSON CENTER’S FITZPATRICK HALL lets you select the seats you want with just a few clicks. SAVE THE DATE FEATURING EXECUTIVE CHEF WARREN JONES Family Friendly Atmosphere and Pricing FRIDAY, APRIL 11 6-8PM Sponsored by: Our Family Series and student pricing give everybody in the region the opportunity to see great artists. All proceeds benefit SPRING FUNDRAISER Jefferson Center. JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ALL-CLASS REUNION WEEKEND THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE MUSIC LISTEN UP! LAB AT JEFFERSON CENTER. Music Lab at Jefferson Center is an innovative model of experiential learning in music business, technology, and performance. The goal of Music Next reunion Lab is to enrich the overall educational experience August 15-16, 2014 by focusing on creating a positive image of self and community and by developing skills, disciplines, For the 10th year in a row, self-confidence and literacy. Music Lab programs the Jefferson High School also provide unique mentoring experiences by Alumni Association held its All- guest artists performing at Jefferson Center and Class Reunion Weekend at Jefferson High include recording sessions, workshops and live School—now known as Jefferson Center. performances with the students. From a “sock hop” in Fitzpatrick Hall, Most recently, Michael League, the founder and band to a screening of the award-winning leader of Snarky Puppy completed a residency that documentary “Jefferson High School: 50 included several activities with Music Lab students, Magical Years,” to a time to share JHS as well as area schools. In addition to workshops memories—a terrific time was had by all. and performances with students, a series of live BUKURU made it to #8 on iTunes A portion of the money raised by the Alumni performances were filmed inside the beautiful Bukuru Celestin is a Music Lab student from Association is donated to the Jefferson Shaftman Performance Hall creating the Snarky Patrick Henry High School, now attending Center Foundation to help maintain the Puppy Family Dinner album and DVD. building and fund programming presented Virginia Western Community College. Originally throughout the year. Family Dinner is bringing from Burundi, Africa, Bukuru writes, records and international attention to the performs gospel music in the Afrobeat style. ongoing mission of Jefferson Through Jefferson Center’s Music Lab and a Center’s Music Lab and highlights number of generous grantors, Bukuru recorded a Music Lab students 12 year old full-length album, Amkeni, in collaboration with the Jayna Brown, 15 year old Gabe jazz/funk group Snarky Puppy. Morales and Music Lab Alumni The Bukuru Celestin/Snarky Puppy residency 21 year old Judi Jackson. The did more than create an album. Along the way, performances included as Bonus tracks on the DVD they presented lectures and demonstrations highlight the talents of these young performers. in local schools, libraries, and Shaftman The Family Dinner CD/DVD set went on sale worldwide Performance Hall — guiding young, local MEMBERSHIP on September 24th, 2013 and soared to #1 on the musicians through workshops highlighting the A BONUS FOR YOU AND FOR US iTunes Jazz Charts in US, UK and Netherlands. The power of music to bring cultures together into a seamless musical language. Your annual membership helps Jefferson videos have gone viral, with combined views of more Center showcase exciting performances, than 425,000 in less than a month! To purchase Amkeni and find out more about the artists and events. It also ensures that This highly successful project was just one of the many project, visit www.jeffcenter.org/bukuru the historic Jefferson Center continues experiential learning opportunities offered by Music to offer extraordinary facilities, first-class Lab at Jefferson Center. Programs like this provide an performances, and art exhibits, while infinite amount of learning while instilling measurable letting us serve our audiences, performers, self-awareness and self confidence that is an ongoing and community. benefit of participation by youth in arts instruction. A contribution of $75 or more entitles you to the exclusive benefits reserved For more information about our Music Lab programs for our members. visit www.jeffcenter.org/musiclab or email musiclab@ jeffcenter.org today! Be sure to support Snarky Puppy Find out more at www.jeffcenter.org/membership SNARKY and Music Lab with the purchase of the Snarky Puppy PUPPY Family Dinner DVD by visiting www.jeffcenter.org. GRANTOR LIST City of Roanoke Bank of America JEFFERSON CENTER HELPS MAKE SECOND RUNWAY County of Roanoke Virginia Commission Edgar A. Thurman Charitable for the Arts Foundation for Children Helen S. and Charles S. Patterson Charitable Doris Duke Foundation Foundation Art Works Chamber Music America Sam and Marion Golden In July, Jefferson Center hosted the SECOND RUNWAY fashion show Helping Hand Foundation Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Taubman Foundation and silent auction to benefit Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys. Foundation for for the Arts Roanoke Valley The social and silent auction was held in Fitzpatrick Hall prior to the BOARD LIST runway show, whicha took placefirst-class in the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman event. David Tenzer Margaret A. Lindsey Performance Hall. With nearly 300 in attendance, SECOND RUNWAY Susan P. Frantz Rich Pettit raised more than $35,000 to support Goodwill job training and Philip B. Nelson Lisa Bratton Soltis employment programs. Bruce Houghton Lesleigh Strauss Eddie Amos Sandra Teitloff Freidlander Paul Bonelli Tom Palmer The spaces at Jefferson Center can accommodate banquets, Bryant F.
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