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NTRAL CO H CE LLE RT GE NO WENTZ CONCERT HALL & FINE ARTS CENTER Celebrating 10 Yea An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz An Evening of Big Band "We Shall Overcome" The Prince Experience A Celebration of MLK The Four C Notes Revenge of the Rhythm Section Featuring Jack Mouse and Kelly Sill These programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts. welcome to North Central College elcome! We are so glad you Prince is an artist who left the world have chosen to join us. As I of music too soon. We feel it is fitting W review the talented artists during our anniversary season to taking our stages for February bring an artist who not only sounds and March, I am awestruck. These like Prince but resembles him as well. two months offer such a variety Gabriel Sanchez presents “The Prince of different types of music. There Experience” on March 9. If you are a truly is something for everyone! fan of the music of Prince, you need to be here. Gabriel Sanchez brings am To those of you joining us for astonishingly accurate representation of “Pinkalicious, the Musical,” you this amazing artist. are certainly in for a treat! This is a wonderful tale of young Pinkalicious If you like the music of Franki Valli, who turns pink after eating far too then you need to see The Four C Notes. many pink cupcakes, despite her parents’ John Michael Coppola has assembled an warnings—a story I’m sure we all can incredible group of men who take you on relate to. a fantastic musical journey— all in the intimacy of the Madden Theatre. Come Next, we head to the world of jazz music early, sip a beverage at your seat waiting with North Central College’s own Brad for the show to begin and be wowed. I Stirtz and his expertise on the vibraphone. personally cannot wait for this show! Only at North Central’s Madden Theatre can you see musicians of this caliber in The month closes with one more bit such an intimate setting. of jazz—“The Revenge of the Rhythm Section” featuring Jack Mouse and Kelli I am always looking for something new Sill. A great way to end an amazing two to bring to the fine arts audiences. “We months of entertainment! Shall Overcome” could not fit that bill any better. Musical director Damien Sneed Thank you for being here, no matter has put together an amazing evening what show you are seeing. Our one hope linking the words of Dr. Martin Luther is that you come back often! Thanks to King, Jr. with music ranging from gospel all of our sponsors, donors, and Friends to Gershwin to Broadway and everything of the Arts. We cannot do this without in between. You do not want to miss this your help. And now, on with the show. performance. Back to the world of jazz, but this time, we have an evening of big band. In fact, it is an Evening of Big Band featuring the North Central College Big Band Brian Lynch ensemble with members of the North Fine Arts Director North Central College Central jazz faculty serving as the soloists. This is our second time presenting the big band and judging from the advance sales, this will also be a sellout! 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 email message with details at the beginning of the season. 2018-2019 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS To become a Friend of the Arts visit northcentralcollege.edu/makeagift MAESTRO Mr. Frank E. Kenney PERFORMANCE Boychen Bradshaw and Kelly Nancy Mashman ($10,000 OR MORE) Mr. and Mrs. Ketchmark ($250 - $499) Fronsee MaryBeth McCarthy Tami Kidd-Brown and Lyle E. Allison Rev. Daniel J. Berger Matthew McClure BRAVO Christopher C. Brown James and Linda Burner Rogene Buchholz Patricia McElhaney ($5,000 - $9,999) Gary and Sharon Kovener Lynne B. Caldwell Robert Burlingham Mary McMahon Myron Wentz and Prudence Nickole C. Lanhan-Murray and Rev. Fred C. Eisenhut James Burner Alan and Geraldine Conley Thomas Murray Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Engelhardt Ms. Nancy Calderon & Mr. Bob Mendelssohn Dr. Dwight L. Freshley Ms. Diane Lewis Bruce and Mary Feay Calderon Fredric Moore Mrs. Tina St. Angelo Wetzel Joan E. Long Suzanne Freshley Dick and Dottie Carney Robert Neumann Paul and Sue Loscheider Camillo Conforti STANDING OVATION John Fuglestad Al Noftz Brian and Mary Jean Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Chris Currie Patricia O’Donnell ($1,000 - $4,999) Dora Glass Dr. Greg A. Lynch and Mrs. Megan Mr. and Mrs. Don Hagmeyer Thomas W. Dekant Sally Page Olson Adrian and Jacqueline Aldrich W. Lynch Cecilia and David Hoh Ray Denson Mary Oran Bangkok Village and Steven & Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McMahon William Edson Mr. and Mrs. John Palter Wijid Fay Elizabeth Kammens Bev Patterson-Frier Barbara Esterly Charles Papanos Joni Wiltz-Berkley and Ross Mr. and Mrs. Shirly Kraft Ron and Mary Lou Rolland Ron and Kandi Gasperini Ms. Penelope Parrish P. Berkley John Kucinsky Steve and Sheila Sarovich & Robert Gath Alison Prokopec Mr. and Mrs. W. Brand Bobosky Daphne C. Lee Steve and Delores Sarovich Keith Gustafson Jennifer Richrath David Bowers Mrs. Rita Mathern Foundation Linda Hagen Myra and Barry Riskedal Russell Brown Matthew D. McClure Rick and Pat Spencer Stanley Harr Margaret Ryan Daniel and Christine Bukowski Tom and Cheryl McRoberts Cathy Vekkos Dennis Henneman Mr. James F. Sanders Mrs. Maria Caselli Larry Michelson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wehrli Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Hopkin James and Maureen Sault Richard and Janet Coffey Mark Milz Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Williams Jonathan Howard Michael Schroeck Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo Ms. Susan Mink Stephen R. Williamson Janice Huffman Mr. and Mrs. James Segal Dr. Jillian M. Caliendo Gary M. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Avery Sipla Erica Coppolino ENCORE Shireen Moore Hummer Patricia Sonnenschein Jeffrey A. and Alma Coros ($500 - $999) Gary and Berneil Mroz Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Husarik Mr. and Mrs. David Spiegler Nick and Jane Dempsey Kristi Bonn Laura Pohl Celeste Jacklin Steve Tsai Brian and Jennifer Dodson Ms. Ashley Chubirka & Mr. and Mrs. Jon Pusateri Robert Jelinski Peter Van Opdorp Beverly Esser Mr. Marshall Chubirka Jonathan Rippe Jill M. Johnson William Vickery Mr. Tom Falcone and Mrs. Michelle Conradt Lauren Stewart Mary Junkroski Joseph Weigel Denise Falcone Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Faessel Theodore M. Utchen Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kelling Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wetzel Paul and Joanne Fries David and Debbie Haines- Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Van Buskirk Theresa Kenaga Carmern Woodring James and Deborah Godo Rubenstein OVERTURE Garth and Susan Kennedy Dale & Lorrine Helm Dave and Debbie Haines- Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Harris Richard and Cherie Kraft Wordelman Rubenstien Julie A. Lagodney ($100 - $249) Robert Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Yost Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hendrickson Barbara and Roger Liska Linda J. Allison Mark Lindberg Troy and Sharlene Hammond Rita M. Mathern Lyle Allison Greta Macias Christine D. and Williams G. Mr. Eric Pauga Floral E. Amy Mr. and Mrs. John MacLeod Jeffries Rebecca Satterfield Rev. Daniel J. Berger Maria Malak Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Johnson Patricia A. Sonnenschein Twila J. Kaiser We apologize if we have inadvertently made an error concerning your gift. Please contact the box office at 630-637-7469 so we can correct our records. FEBRUARY 2019 EVENT PRICE February 1 Gospel Extravaganza 31 $10-15 February 2 “Pinkalicious The Musical” $6-12 February 7, 8, 9, 10 “The Opportunities of Extinction” $8-10 February 9 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “From the Heart of Europe” $15-38 February 15 Winter Choral Gala $3-5 February 22 An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz $17-22 February 23 “We Shall Overcome” A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. $40-50 February 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 “Sweeney Todd” $10-15 MARCH 2019 EVENT PRICE March 1, 2, 3 “Sweeney Todd” $10-15 March 2 “Chords for Kids” Concert for Children with Special Needs Free, but ticket is required for admittance March 7 Chamber Players and Symphony Band Winter Concert $3-5 March 8 An Evening of Big Band $17-22 March 9 Gabriel Sanchez