NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Art Davis Chicago Sinfonietta Janis Siegel Jim Peterik & World Stage WELCOME t’s that month. The holidays are over, As we begin a new year, we have much to be the winter cold is closing in, the snow thankful for. Thank you for supporting the I is piling up, and it seems as if nothing arts here at North Central. Thank you to all great is happening anytime soon. I could not of our supporters, the Friends of the Arts, our disagree more! January is the beauty and depth corporate sponsors and all of our partners who of winter: crisp mornings, freshly fallen snow bring you the best of the best. We appreciate and the joy of living! Instead of it being that your continued support. Please consider month, why not enjoy the beauty of nature as joining this great group of patrons who donate we begin this new year. I know the perfect way above and beyond the price of the tickets. We to enjoy this wonderful month and apparently are able to bring you the artists with your help you do, too, since you are here with us. So and support. welcome in from the cold and to the warmth I am personally thankful for such a great team of the arts here at North Central College. that I get to work with. If you agree with me, You may be here for the warmth of jazz, or and I hope you do, please let them know. It’s should I say the warmth of hot jazz as Janis always nice to hear we’re doing a good job. Siegel, a member of the Manhattan Transfer, Likewise, if there is anything you feel we can will amaze the audience in the intimate setting improve upon, let us know that, too. We are of “Club Madden”—as I prefer to call Madden here for you. Let us know how we can make Theatre during the transformation to the your experience even better. cabaret setting. Or maybe you’re here for the So, aren’t you glad you made the trip out to annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., join us? January is not that bad after all, is it? co-presented by North Central College and You are with some great people seeing some the Chicago Sinfonietta, or it may be that Jim great shows in some great venues! What could Peterik & World Stage have shaken you from be better than that? Thank you for joining us, your homes to enjoy a wonderful evening of and now on with the show. music and entertainment. Hopefully, you’re here for every show. Now THAT would make January a truly wonderful month, wouldn’t it? It is great to have you here with us. We have Brian Lynch the greatest performance venues around with Fine Arts Director the finest staff and the most amazing artists. North Central College Then to top it all off, we have you, the most wonderful, dedicated audiences anyone could ask for. That is something to be positive about. Join Friends of the Arts today and receive exclusive benefits. The Impresario Society has expanded its membership to include patrons of the arts at an annual giving level of $1,000 and up. 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. YOUR Sneak preview Name Name recognition Premier viewing for Reception with Presidents Backstage pass to Dinner at North of next year’s recognition in Wentz Concert the Schoenherr Gallery North Central Club all performances Central College GIFT season in program Hall lobby openings and receptions College special guest Membership (when available) with special guest Maestro $10,000 + Bravo $5,000 - $9,999 Standing Ovation IMPRESARIO SOCIETYIMPRESARIO $1,000 - $4,999 Encore $500-$999 Performance $250-$499 Overture $100-$249 Audience $25-$99 To become a Friend of the Arts visit northcentralcollege.edu/makeagift 2014-2015 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS MAESTRO Julie A. Lagodney Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott Gaskill Ted and Paulette Moulos ($10,000 OR MORE) Elizabeth and Stanley Gustafson Sauntry James Gilbert Katelyn A. Moxon Myron Wentz and Laken Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Patricia and Ron Girard Kathleen M. Musselman Prudence Conley Larry D. Michelson Hendrickson Schaefer Nancy H. Goodwin Emily Nordmann Dick and Deanna Mandel Gary and Berneil Mroz Kathleen and Gerald Shirley Montalbo Vicki A. Haines Jennifer L. Okarma Ronald and Dawn Husarik Schaffer Rick Hart Fallon N. Opperman BRAVO Struxness Caitlin Kankovsky Patricia Schultz Heidi Haverkamp Chad D. Pedigo ($5,000 - $9,999) Wayne C. Kankovsky Jim Sheehan Rev. and Mrs. Merlin Vanessa Pennington PERFORMANCE STANDING OVATION Garth and Susan Kennedy Avery A. Sipla J. Hoeft Nancy Prichard ($250 - $499) ($1,000 - $4,999) Alexandria A. Lauren N. Stewart Steve Holland David E. Rahtz Ross P. Berkley and Joni Andrew Family Kordelewski Theodore M. Utchen Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Wiltz-Berkley Geoff Raye Foundation—Edith Richard and Cherie Kraft Rev. and Mrs. Wayne L. Hruskoci Lynne B. Caldwell Cindy A. and William D. Andrew, Edward Daphne C. Lee Walther Julie A. Jarosz Reilly III Richard and Janet Coffey Andrew, Jr. & Mr. and Bob and Miriam Lehman Laura M. Jarosz Jim Rendel Craig and Carol Dean AUDIENCE Mrs. James Willett Joseph Leo Anita Jones Mary and Bill Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Don (UP TO $99) Rosemarie Breske Garvey Russell and Ann Peter Jonsson Hagmeyer Peter J. Aleszczyk Ron Rolland Nick and Jane Dempsey Marineau John Killeen Toby Hayer Jose Alzadon Robert Rowe James and Deborah Godo Patricia McElhaney Dan T. Kocher Cecilia and David Hoh Janine Anderson Claire E. Ruser Troy and Sharlene Jennifer McKinney Eric T. Kopicki Tami Kidd-Brown and Emilia K. Benassi Jeffrey and Holly Hammond Bonnie Mize John L. Kowalski Schroetlin Christopher C. Brown Tom Bullock Paul and Deborah Barry and Tracelle Caroline Kraft Grant J. Schumacher Barbara and Roger Liska Michelle Burcenski Hellermann Morrison Mrs. Sandy Kucinsky Christiane Schwartz Tom and Cheryl Julie Burke Jerald and Charlotte Andrea and David Stanley Landis Michael J. Schwartz Johnson McRoberts Marion Burnham Musselman Alana M. Lewandowski Mrs. Lois J. Scott Paul and Sue Loscheider Jonathan A. Rippe Shannon Byrne Michael & Sydney John Liesen Susan Simkus Brian and Mary Jean Ronald and Kay Van Musselman Linda Caliendo Buskirk Larry and Helen Lyons Joy L. Sobczak Lynch Mary C. Neuman Dick and Dottie Carney Carol A. Marino Mr. and Mrs. David D. Steve and Sheila Amy C. Nicewarner William Chalberg OVERTURE Sean P. Markham Spiegler Sarovich & Mrs. Diane Nicewarner D.G. Clark ($100 - $249) John Mascellino Mary M. and Mark Steve & Delores Mr. and Mrs. John Palter Erica Coppolino Floral E. Amy MaryBeth McCarthy Spoden Sarovich Foundation Charles Papanos Carol Dawe Lydia Backer Linda McCleary Peter Van Opdorp Rick and Pat Spencer Bernice Pospisil Jeffrey and Stacy Jennifer L. Berosek Donald and Marilyn Carol and Richard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Deporter Kristina L. Bonn Rosemary and Frank J. McKay Vigsnes, Sr. Wehrli Prucha III Patrick Donahue Robert Burlingham Mary and Raymond Katherine P. Weber Hal and Benna Wilde John Dunham James and Linda Burner Elizabeth Raymond McMahon Zita Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Mrs. Ruth and Ms. Kayla David A. Bushnell and Myra and Barry Riskedal Beverly Meirick Marty Wright Williams Etherton Robert H. Shovan Martha and Matthew Alan Mendelssohn James Yood Marilyn J. Workman Robb Janet Roe Everette Bob and Nancy Calderon Greg Meyer and Lorraine Peltz Margaret Ryan Zachary M. Faber ENCORE Mrs. Mary A. Champion Ian M. Molitor Joann Sadler Father Robert Farrah ($500 - $999) Rose Mary Clyburn Mr. and Mrs. John M. Carlee B. Fields Steve and Mary Kay Jerry and Sandi Davis James and Maureen Molitor Sault Mel and Carolyn Finzer Hyett Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley E. Morrison Thomas Fronczek Edson 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 2015 Event Price February 5, 6, 7 “True West” $5, $3 February 6, 7 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Gallic Glory” $35 - $12 February 7 Natalie Cole $95, $85, $75 February 13 An Evening with Jazz Vocalist Janice Borla $20, $15 February 14 Blues at the Crossroads $65, $50 February 21 Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn $65, $50 February 22 Robin Spielberg $35, $30 February 26, 27, 28 “Shout! The Mod Musical” $15, $10 February 26 Sounds of New Music Festival: Renga $15, $5 February 28 Theatreworks USA, “Curious George” $12, $6 MARCH 2015 Event Price March 1 “Shout! The Mod Musical” $15, $10 March 1 The Hot Sardines $30, $25 March 6 An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz $20, $15 March 7 Chords for Kids: Concert for Children with Autism Free (ticket required) March 7 The Fab Four “The Ultimate Tribute” $40, $30, $25 March 8 Marianne Murphy Orland $35, $30 March 14 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Land of Lincoln” $35 - $12 March 14 MUMMENSCHANZ “The Musicians of Silence” $35, $25, $20 March 15 Theatreworks USA ,“The Lightning Thief” $12, $6 March 21 Chicago Sinfonietta, ”Primal Instincts” $58, $46 March 26, 27, 28, 29 Organic Theater Company, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” $30, $20 March 27 Robert Irvine Live $50, $40, $35 APRIL 2015 Event Price April 9 Sounds of New Music Festival: Picosa $15, $5 630-637-SHOW (7469) 630-637-SHOW April 10 Revenge of the Rhythm Section with Bassist Jim Cox and Drummer Jack Mouse $20, $15 April 11 New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players “The Pirates of Penzance” $40, $30, $25 April 12 T.