GLCFA Summer/Fall Program

WELCO M E TO A

Dear Friends,

Thank you for joining us for our Summer & Fall 2024 Season For Dreamers. This season, we invite you to explore your imagination, experience extraordinary talent in your backyard, and celebrate the ways live performance can transform communities and bring people together. The Center is the realization of a dream more than three decades in the making—that Northern Michigan would have a year-round home for the performing arts, showcasing artists from around the world alongside local and regional talent.

This season, be transported to The Big Easy by the singular sounds of Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Dreamers of all ages will celebrate the songs and stories that have inspired generation after generation at When You Wish: A Musical Tribute to 100 Years of Magic. You’ll hear the stars of tomorrow, like Kanin Wren, Tanner Adell, and Alana Springsteen, and be able to say you “saw them when” right here in Northern Michigan. Hop on a boat to the Greek Isles for a hilarious and touching story of self-discovery, fueled by the timeless hits of ABBA in our production of the hit musical Mamma Mia!

This summer and fall also features more local and Michigan-made performances than ever before, with the return of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Bay View Music Festival; collaborations with Blissfest Music Organization, Crooked Tree Arts Center, and Lavender Hill Farm; and debut appearances by the Grand Rapids Ballet and Gilmore Piano Festival.

Performances like the one you’re about to enjoy are only one of the ways the Center works to serve all of Northern Michigan year-round. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’ve grown our youth education programming to serve more students, presented free or low-cost shows at venues throughout our region, and created new accessibility initiatives to ensure that all members of our community may experience the joy and thrill of live entertainment. If you feel so moved, we invite you to learn more about how you can support these efforts on pages 22 & 23.

Thank you for dreaming with us, and enjoy the show!

SEASON SPONSORS

Michael M. Kaiser Artistic Director

Matthew Kacergis Executive Director

Kathy Oswald Board Chair

More than two decades ago, a regional culture plan laid out a vision for a performing arts venue that would serve this remarkable community we call home. We are honored to be a cultural and social hub for all in Northern Michigan.

The Mission • The Center's mission is to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities.

The Vision • By 2025, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts will be recognized as a leading Midwest performing arts presenter and provider of broadened cultural opportunities.

The Center is currently in the process of developing a new five-year strategic plan. This plan aims to create deeper connections with our community and increase access while maintaining our commitment to delivering exceptional performing arts experiences and impactful education programs.

Leadership Update

Effective August 1, Kassia Perpich will be promoted to Executive Director, and current Executive Director Matthew Kacergis will transition to the role of Artistic Director for the Center.

Thank you, Michael Kaiser!

Michael M. Kaiser has served as the Center's Artistic Director and Strategic Consulting Partner since 2014 and oversaw the design and construction of the state-of-the-art facility. We are grateful for his guidance, leadership, and service.

From Founding Chairman, David V. Johnson:

“When we set out to build the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, we were determined to give Northern Michigan a world-class facility befitting the world’s finest performers. I’ve learned along the way that there is always an expert. Michael was that expert, and his leadership will continue to benefit our community for years to come, and we’re so grateful to call him a partner and a friend.”

2024 Leadership

Executive Committee

Bill Clements, Finance Chair

David Crouse, Programming Chair

David V. Johnson, Founding Chair

Matthew Kacergis, Executive Director, Ex Officio

Paul Knapp, Operations Oversight Chair

Kathy Oswald, Board Chair

Bill Parfet, Development Chair & Board Vice-Chair

Irene Rogerson, Education Chair

Jane Warner, Governance Chair

Jason Zylstra, Investment Chair

Board of Directors

Bill Clements

David Crouse

Andrew Cummings

Don DeFosset

Jon Glass

Orlene Hawks

Lin Henkel

Lisa Herrick

Richard Hirrel

David V. Johnson

Matthew Kacergis, Executive Director, Ex Officio

Development

& Events

Bill Parfet, Chair

Bill Clements

Lin Henkel

Jane Hourani

David V. Johnson

Investment

Jason Zylstra, Chair

Bill Clements

Lisa Herrick

Richard Hirrel

Paul Knapp

Kathy Oswald

Paul Knapp

Bill Mansfield

Sandy Mosher

Kathy Oswald

Bill Parfet

Irene Rogerson

Bob Walker

Jane Warner

Kurt Wietzke

Jason Zylstra

Education

Irene Rogerson, Chair

Andrew Cummings

Trish Elkind

Orlene Hawks

Lisa Herrick

Jennifer Hughes

Governance & Nominating

Jane Warner, Chair

Don DeFosset

Richard Hirrel

Kathy Oswald

Finance & Audit

Bill Clements, Chair

Don DeFosset

Jon Glass

Lisa Herrick

Richard Hirrel

Paul Knapp

Sandy Mosher

Kathy Oswald

Jason Zylstra

Operations

Oversight

Paul Knapp, Chair

Cheryl Bachelder

Denny Brya

Bill Mansfield

Bob Walker

Kurt Wietzke

Programming

David Crouse, Chair

Bill Mansfield

Sandy Mosher

Irene Rogerson

Kurt Wietzke

Where Practice Brings Mastery

Interlochen Center for the Arts inspires people around the world through excellence in education and the arts, providing dynamic opportunities for artists and arts enthusiasts of all ages.

INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY | Grades 9-12

The nation’s premier boarding arts high school

INTERLOCHEN ARTS CAMP | Grades 3-12

World-renowned summer arts program

INTERLOCHEN ONLINE | Kids to adults

A year-round source of expert online arts education

CHANNEL YOUR INNER OENOPHILE

GLASS • BOTTLE • CASE

Bay Harbor Village, Bay Harbor Michigan

Points of Contact

Executive Director

Matthew Kacergis mkacergis@greatlakescfa.org

Associate Director

Kassia Perpich kperpich@greatlakescfa.org

Director of Venue Operations

Bob Brill bbrill@greatlakescfa.org

Venue Sales & Ticketing Manager

Ricky Hill rhill@greatlakescfa.org

Dorothy Gerber Strings Program Director

David Reimer dreimer@greatlakescfa.org

Director of Education & Community Engagement

Rachel Sytsma-Reed rachel@greatlakescfa.org

Director of Development

Christian M. Smith csmith@greatlakescfa.org

Development Officer

Kali Blanchard kblanchard@greatlakescfa.org

Director of Finance and Administration

Amy Smith asmith@greatlakescfa.org

Director of Marketing

Alexandra Myers amyers@greatlakescfa.org

Technical Director

CJ Winnell cj@greatlakescfa.org

The Center is lucky to have a team of dedicated, passionate, hard-working volunteers who ensure that every patron has a memorable experience.

Thank you, Volunteers, for donating your time and talent to support the performing arts.

Interested in volunteering? E-mail volunteers@greatlakescfa.org to get started!

Planning Your Visit

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Concessions

No food or beverages on the main floor seats of the theater other than twist-top water bottles purchased at concessions.

Accessibility

The Center is ADA accessible and is happy to help with special needs you may have during your visit. Please e-mail the Center at info@greatlakescfa.org or call the Box Office at 231.439.2610 to make special requests before the event you are attending. Hearing assistance headsets and ear protection are available to be checked out at the Box Office before an event.

Cameras & Recordings

Audience photography, recording, or any other form of reproduction of performances may be prohibited based on the event. Recording for the purpose of distribution is always prohibited. Please pay attention to the pre-event information for event-specific guidelines.

Age Restrictions

Please use discretion and careful thought when bringing a younger audience member to an event. All of our patrons’ comfort is important, including yours and your young person’s. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend an event unless otherwise noted.

Venue Rentals

Our spaces such as the Community Engagement Room, Rooftop Terrace, Donor Lounge, and the Theater, are available for rent for your special occasion. Contact Venue Sales and Ticketing Manager, Ricky Hill at 231.439.2603 or rhill@greatlakescfa.org for more information.

Digital Inserts

The Center is utilizing digital for events to offer patrons a more interactive, complete, and up-to-date experience. Inserts will remain accessible on the website until the close of the season.

The Perfect Spot to Tie the K not

The Center’s unique spaces offer views, elegance, a perfect setting for every group size, and plenty of room to celebrate. Whether you are planning your wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or big day, the Center is ready for you!

TO DISCUSS YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT, contact Ricky Hill, Venue Sales & Ticketing Manager at rhill@greatlakescfa.org or 231.439.2603

Made possible through the support of THE CUMMINGS FAMILY

Offering Exceptional Strings Music Education

Violin, viola, cello, and bass instruction in a classroom setting, through private lessons, and in youth ensembles.

Through classes held in 10 schools across Charlevoix, Emmet, and Antrim counties, students in 4th grade and above have access to a high quality string instrument education at no charge to their families.

Individual lessons and Suzuki Method instruction are also impactful opportunities for children as young as four to learn a stringed instrument in a customized setting.

The Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra is an all-star ensemble, combining advanced students in strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion from throughout the region who perform professional-level repertoire in concerts and on tour.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Dorothy Gerber Strings Program summer opportunities are intended to serve a wide range of students, including students not previously in the Gerber Program and summer visitors to the Northern Michigan area.

TEXT TIX CLUB

SAINT SAENS: ORGAN SYMPHONY

CARL ORFF: CARMINA BURANA

Friday, June 14, 2024

John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View

Amy Cross, Soprano | Kelly Hale, Organ | Thomas Gunther, Baritone

A community masterpiece featuring over 120 local artists

RAVEL’S TZIGANE | GYPSY VIOLIN

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Robert Lakatoš, Violin (Serbia)

A high-energy orchestra pops with a ‘kick’

COPLAND & AMERICANA

Saturday, September 7, 2024

John M Hall Auditorium, Bay View

Jeanmarie Riccobono, Clarinet

Musical echoes of an American summer

BEETHOVEN’S NIGHT

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Dmitri Berlinsky, Violin

The best of Beethoven

MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT

SCHUBERT’s MASS | MOZART’s SLEIGH

Thursday & Friday, December 12 & 13, 2

Annual Family Tradition with holiday fa

Concerts above are performed at 7pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts unless noted otherwise.

Sunday Series

Maestro Libor Ondras

Arts Education

General Support and Sponsorship Opportunities

Directly support the Center's Next Gen and Dorothy Gerber Strings Programs, serving the youth in our community through the arts. Feel empowered knowing you are making a difference in the lives of nearly six thousand students annually.

Help grow the next generation of patrons and arts leaders with a gift today!

• DGSP is the sole provider of strings education north of Traverse City

• Keep group strings lessons free of charge for those in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties

Center Stage Sponsorships

Let your contribution take Center Stage. You can help bring exceptional entertainment to our rural community.

As a sponsor you can help the Center:

• Serve as an exciting cultural and social hub

• Keep ticket prices accessible for all Foster an appreciation for the arts

Make a Gift

to the area of greatest need

Support in this area impacts any of the efforts listed above as well as:

Stage and technical equipment

Affordable space use for local arts organizations

Community outreach and patron experiences

Benefits

Benefit levels are determined annually based on giving levels. All levels include benefits of preceding levels.

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE/SEASON

SPONSOR—$100,000 OR MORE

• Customized benefits package.

• Recognition from Center Stage at a performance or education event.

PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE—$50,000-$99,999

• Exclusive event planned for you and your guests.

• Recognition from Center Stage at a performance or education event.

GREEN ROOM CLUB—$25,000-$49,999

• Invitation for two to the annual VIP All-Access Pass event, an interactive behind-the-scenes experience.

• Recognition from Center Stage at a performance or education event.

• Priority recognition in seasonal programs.

DIRECTORS’ SOCIETY—$10,000-$24,999

• Invitation for two to the annual Behind the Curtain event.

• Recognition from Center Stage at a performance or education event.

BENEFACTOR—$5,000-$9,999

• Complimentary VIP ticket upgrade with purchase of general tickets for Speaker Series events.

• Access to VIP Concierge Services.

• Purchase of premium theater seats up to 48 hours prior to performance time as available.

PATRON—$2,500-$4,999

• Access for you and your guests to the exclusive Donor Lounge before Center Stage events.

• Premium priority subscription access.

• Host your next event at the Center! 15% off all personal facility rentals.

FRIEND —$500-$2,499

• Priority subscription access.

• Invitation for two to an annual donor appreciation event.

MEMBER—UP TO $499

• Updates on events, news, and special offers via e-mail.

• Recognition in program and listing on website.

Made possible by generous support from

The Center offers broad experiences and school matinees that reach many students across the region, as well as intensive opportunities that reach specific student groups. Area youth interact with and learn from world-class artists while cultivating a stronger appreciation for the performing arts and accessing educational opportunities that transcend school walls. Thanks to the generous support of our family of donors and a grant from the State of Michigan, student performances are offered free of charge.

27,000

STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS THROUGH... 104

NEXT GEN EVENTS & EXPERIENCES since opening in 2018

Did You Know?

Next Gen runs the GLCFA Summer Internship Program in Arts Management, through which college students have a very special, curated educational experience right here alongside GLCFA staff.

Next Gen is proud to have hired 26 interns since opening in 2018.

2023-2024

School Year Events

Mussorgsky in Miniature: Pictures at an Exhibition

The Human[kind] Cinema Series: Hidden Figures

Kate the Chemist

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Rainbow Fish

Interlochen Arts Academy Presents: Sleeping Beauty

Cirque Mechanics—Zephyr, A Whirlwind of Circus

Youth Civics Forum: What is Private Anymore?

Paige Hernandez, GLCFA's First Artist in Residence

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Upcoming Events

On the Road: Bullysaurus Rex

“GLCFA is such an amazing resource for our communities and is one of the only avenues for exposing our children to the performing arts locally. We are grateful for Next Gen!” -Area Teacher

JOIN THE FAMILY!

Human[kind] Cinema Series: Freedom Writers

Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Community Arts Collaboration: 100 Ways to Read

The Kennedy Center's Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Step Afrika!

GLCFA Artists in Residence: Mayhem Poets

Next Gen supporters sustain important youth programming accessible to students all across Northern Michigan. You can help shape the Next Generation of community leaders, decision-makers, and arts patrons through your giving.

Donations to Next Gen support barrier free, impactful opportunities to educate through the arts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego counties.

LEARN MORE

at greatlakescfa.org or contact Director of Education and Community Engagement

Rachel Sytsma-Reed at 231.439.2604 or rachel@greatlakescfa.org.

SOUNDS OF MOTOR CITY 2024 Gala

Thank you to all our Gala sponsors, ticket holders, and supporters, whose commitment to the Center’s mission made this fundraising event possible! The Great Lakes Center for the Arts gratefully acknowledges all Gala gifts received by April 12, 2024.

COMPOSER

MAESTRO CONT.

DUET CONT.

CONDUCTOR

Alan Ginsburg and Mary Kenny

John Hegener and Jane Warner

Lin and Herb Henkel

David V. and Pamela Johnson

Bill and Barbara Parfet

Thomas and Joan Sabatino

MAESTRO

Jeffrey and Kathleen Abrash

Carole and Bill Cobb

Bill and Marilyn Crawford

Kevin and Kathy Hess

Paul and Amy Heuerman

Richard and Tracy Hirrel

Paul and Melissa Keiswetter

Mansfield Family Foundation

Kathy Oswald

George and Andrea Peck

The Riehl Family

Bob and Elysa Roskam

Tim and Nancy Sparks

Ambassador Ron Weiser and Barrie Bender

QUARTET

Diane and James Carr Jr.

John and Mary Leese, Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids Miller Johnson

Bill and Karen Schuiling

Kristian and Dana Skogen

Howard and Laura Willard

DUET

Dan and Dianne Aitken

Chris and Cheryl Bachelder

Paul and Kathleen Barletta

Brian and Jeannelle Brady

Tim and Cindy Brammer

Gordon Brunner and Mary Ellen Brophy

Doug and Kristine Busch

Don and Janet DeFosset

Fernanda Dau Fisher and Brian Fisher

Jon and Marian Glass

Art and Betsy Hasse

Robert and Pat Hemingway Hall

Dr. Michael and Jane Hourani

Patricia Kaine Paul Knapp

Kevan and Wynne Lawlor

Steve and Wendy Lehecka Muffe and Taylor Metcalfe

Gib and Sandy Mosher

Craig and Irene Rogerson

John and Sunny Sapiente

Richard and Kristin Selvala

Jay and Carol Slavsky

Tom and Ann Stallkamp

Keith and Kristi Stinson

Tymon and Sheri Totte

John and Catherine Van Hulle

Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke

Joseph L. Wisne

Harold and Bonnie Zeigler

OFFICIAL FLORAL PARTNER

Monarch Garden & Floral Design

Special thanks to the 2024 Gala Committee:

Lin Henkel (Chair), Barrie Bender, Amy Heuerman, and Joan Sabatino

Explore, tour, create, shop, eat, learn, and celebrate at Michigan’s Largest Lavender Farm!

Join us for tours, yoga, crafts, classes, and workshops Visit our boutique for locally made culinary delights and artisanal spa products Cut your own lavender, watch lavender essential oil being distilled or simply enjoy time with family and friends amidst the beautiful scenery. We are located just minutes away from Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Petoskey, and Boyne City.

Lavender Hill Farm invites visitors of all ages to explore the sight, scent, and taste of lavender at our Certified Naturally Grown farm. We are the largest lavender farm in Michigan, home to 30 varieties of lavender, Italian honeybees, and a restored century old barn where live music performances, weddings, lunches, and private events are held Book a private lunch or dinner in our Historic Event Barn or Copper Room. Treat your group to Bingo or a fun craft activity. Try our famous Lavender Shortbread Cookies or Lavender Lemonade Fizz Soda.

Guided Golf Cart Tours May - October events@lavenderhillfarm.com 231-582-3784

Supporters Thank Youto our Annual Campaign Supporters.

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE

Annual gifts of $100,000 and more

Anonymous (2)

The Ayrshire Foundation

Bill and Gigi Clements Foundation

Gay Cummings

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

Richard and Tracy Hirrel

PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE

Annual gifts of $50,000–$99,999

Bill and Marilyn Crawford

Fernanda Dau Fisher and Brian Fisher

John Hegener and Jane Warner

Lin and Herb Henkel

Jane and Mike Hourani

GREEN ROOM CLUB

Annual gifts of $25,000–$49,999

Chris and Cheryl Bachelder

Fisher-Cummings Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Fox Motors

Kevin and Kathy Hess

Paul and Amy Heuerman on behalf of the Moglia Family Foundation

Hotel Walloon

David V. and Pamela Johnson

Patricia Kaine

Kroeger-Mainland Family Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

The Oswald and Hulsey Family

Bill and Barbara Parfet

The Rogerson Family Foundation

Joseph and Jamie Ann Thomas on behalf of the Tamer Foundation

Todd and Tracy Wenzel

Mansfield Family Foundation

Martin Family Foundation

Michigan Arts and Culture Council

Monarch Garden and Floral Design

Gib and Sandy Mosher

Offield Family Foundation

The Riehl Family

Thomas and Joan Sabatino

Dean and Karin Teglia

Ambassador Ron Weiser Family

Harold and Bonnie Zeigler

Robert Zoba and Christie Curie Zoba on behalf of the Jasam Foundation Fund A

DIRECTORS’ SOCIETY

Annual gifts of

$10,000–$24,999

Jeffrey and Kathleen Abrash

Phyllis Y. and Gregory L. Adams

Tom and Sherry Barrat

Tim and Cindy Brammer

Drs. Louis and Sally Cannon

Carole and Bill Cobb

David and Teresa Crouse

Matt and Kathleen Davis

Don and Janet DeFosset

Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation

Donovan Charitable Fund of Harbor Springs of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Down East Yachting

Christopher and Margaret Duhon

Fifth Third Bank on behalf of Charities Aid Foundation

America

David and Darcy Fischer

Sheila and Rick Fruehauf

Kathleen Glass Family

Jack and Tay Howell

Bill and Sheryl Jarvis

Paul Knapp

The Lambeth Family

John and Mary Leese, Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids

Irving and Susan Levy

Ann and Bill McCormick

Carla and Michael Miller

W. David and Diana Moore

National Endowment for the Arts

Linda and Chris Nelson

Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Robert and Annette Pocica

Paul and Dianne Saber

Dennis and Kathy Schneider

Bill and Karen Schuiling

Jay and Carol Slavsky

David and Robin Small

Tim and Nancy Sparks

Tom and Ann Stallkamp

Keith and Kristi Stinson

Patricia Swope

Steven and Lisa Trulaske

Howard and Laura Willard

William and Julie Wentworth

BENEFACTOR

Annual gifts of $5,000–$9,999

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice

Anonymous

William and Patricia Anton

John and Ginny Baysore on behalf of the American Endowment Foundation

Diane and James Carr Jr.

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Chris and Tami Christensen

Crooked Tree Arts Center

Daniella Ortiz Design Corp.

DTE Energy Foundation

Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. - GCSI

John and Debra Griswold

Bob and Sharie Grooters

Robert and Pat

Hemingway Hall

The Rev. Deacon Kathy Hand

Curt Harrison

William L. and Elisabeth F. Hicklen

Drs. Jay and Lora Higdon

Holder Family Foundation Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Trip and Chris Howell

Istock Family Foundation

Bob and Wally Klein

Kevan and Wynne Lawlor

Owen and Heather Lee

Steve and Wendy Lehecka

Frederick and Barbara

Malpass Family Fund of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Ralph and Patti Miesel

Steve and Jill Miller

Art and Jennifer Nash

Charles Nemes

Keith and Gretchen Pretty

Richard and Nancy Rae

John and Terry Rakolta

Stephen and Mary Jo Scofes

Jerry and Josie Sheppard

Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable

Marana Webber Tost

Charitable Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Walker Family Charitable Account at Schwab Charitable

Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke

PATRON

Annual gifts of $2,500–$4,999

David and Kay Allan

Anonymous (2)

Paul and Kathleen Barletta

Laura and Ronald Bostick

Brian and Jeannelle Brady

Gordon Brunner and Mary Ellen Brophy

Doug and Kristine Busch

Karen and Peter Cullman

Sam and Janene Cummings

Robyn Overbey Daley

Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation

Steve and Renee Discher

John and Martha Eggemeyer

Dale and Laura Elliott

Gayle and Chip Everest on behalf of National Philanthropic Trust

Dave and Carrie Gabriel

Warren and Amy Gase

Jon and Marian Glass

Bryan Greenberg

Mark and Sally Hall

Phil and Marni Harris

Art and Betsy Hasse

Linda and Bill Henry

Cathy Kalahar and David Evrard Charitable Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Matt and Kim Kanny

Nancy C. Kohler

Kim Kolb and Tom Jaenicke

Maryann Kolb

Kenneth and Joan MacGillivray

Michael and Christina Manchester

Tim and Kathie Manney

Dr. Mark S. and Darlene M. Medel

Muffe and Taylor Metcalfe

Michigan Humanities Council

Karen C. Miller

Scott and Heather Milligan

Mr. Joseph A. Paradis III

Jonathan and Sonja Hoel Perkins

Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

Jeffrey and Nancy Porter

Patricia Henry Poyle and Ralph Ferber

Jeffrey and Amanda Richard

Dr. Kenneth Rudman and Dr. Leora Bar-Levav

John Rutherford

John and Sunny Sapiente

Ham and Barb Schirmer

William D. and Susan M. Seklar

Richard and Kristin Selvala

Robert and Kimberly Sherman

Stafford and Janice Smith

Arlene and Joe Strawn

Clare Sullivan and Perry Nelson

Barbara C. and Robert P. Sypult

Thomas and Trina Szott

Tymon and Sheri Totte

George and Mary Ann Uznis

Kim Van Elslander and John Francis

John and Catherine Van Hulle

Bob and Kathie von Gruben

Wisne Charitable Foundation

FRIEND

Annual gifts of $500–$2,499

Jerry and Jean Aben

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Anonymous

Joanne Arbaugh

Arts Manager, LLC

Ronald and Sandra Baldwin

Tom and Martha Bernardin

Bev and George Biltz

Edward J. Blake and Karin-Leigh Spicer Fund of the Dayton Foundation Depository, Inc.

Dave and Lori Boor

Erik and Ann Borgen on behalf of the Borgen Family Charitable Fund of the American Endowment Foundation

Rob and Alyssa Briggs Fund of the Akron Community Foundation

Brightstar Care of Northern Michigan

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Broquet

Maureen and Brian Burkey

Scott Cecil

Leonard and Eleanor Charchut

Maggie and Bob Charlton Family Fund of the PetoskeyHarbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Pam Cislo and Tom Schraw

Robert and Annie Cohen

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Daly III

Jim and Mary Daniels

Toby and Joanie Darden

Drost Landscape

Richard and Susan Dudzik

Andre and Trisha Duffie

Michael and Patricia Elkind

Michael and Grace Elta

Suzanne Engle

Gary and Denise Fate

Frederick and Judith Feldkamp

David and Heidi Finley

Joanne Park-Foley and James Foley

Chip and Jean Frentz

David and Mary Garcia

Stuart and Mary Kaye Goldblatt

David and Cheryl Hamilton

Joseph and Jill Hardy

Jim and Mary Ann Harrington

William and Joan Hartwig

John and Sarah Hastings

Carrie and John Hayden

Bruce and Joyce Herbert

Pam Himmelrich

Larry and Carol Holland

Sara and Michael Holton

Susan and Edgar Howbert

James and Denise Hunter

Rick E. Iceberg

John O. and Mary Jo Jay

Lori Jodar

James and Karen Johnson

Katy Tabb and Matthew Kacergis

Parker Keane and Jennifer Lynch

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

Bill and Gina Keough

John and Kerry Keyser

Charlotte Koger

Doug and Melissa LaBelle

Family Foundation

John and Marsha Lanehart

Kitty and Rich Lange

Mike and Beckie Lapidus

Pat and Lisa Leavy in memory of Dan Babcock and Tom King

Joe and Tammy Legenza

Arleen and Jon Levine

Katherine Liggett and John Gaenssle

David and Karen Ligotti Charitable Fund

Dennis Lindeman and Chris Etienne

Teri L. List

Maibach Family Foundation

Frank and Kathy Maly

Mammoth Distilling

Dr. Robert and Joan Mandell

Tim and Pam Manthei

John R. McFarland

Matt and Katie McLeod Family Fund of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Pat and Carolyn McNamara

Hendrik and Liesel Meijer

Mitchell Graphics, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morawa

Deb and Joe Nachtrab

Michael and Constance Needles

Reiner Neumann

Janice Newsted and Barry Nauroth

Christine Neych

The Tom and Ellen Noneman Foundation

Jill O'Neill and JD Talbott

Dave and Carol Passmore

Dr. Robert and Alice Pattengale

Donald and Nancy Payzant

Gregg and Lisa Peabody in memory of Barbara Roguski

George and Andrea Peck

Marcy Pelton and Charles Schafer

Michael and Cindy Pettibone

Deborah Richardson and Mike Van Buren in memory of Cynthia Simon Kazanowski

Paul and Claudia Riemer Giving Fund

Michael Robertson and Robin DeVito

Allyn and Josephine Robinson

Hank and Carol Ross

William and Janet Sarran

Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Schiff

James and Kathy Schroeder

David and Beth Scinta

Alex and Rachel Scott

Randy Seiss and Lorraine Lund

Bill Shelton

Carrie and Dick Smith

Christian M. Smith

W. Sidney and Judy Smith

Bob and Sherry Sprotte

Mr. and Mrs. W. James Sprow III

Stephanie Stanton in memory of Nancy Knapp

Gale and Anne Stephens

Maggie Stewart

Clifford and Lucia Storr

Teri and Raymond Stout

Hi and Sharon Stover

Beth Mayer Swailes

Louise Taylor

Philip and Rachel Thornton

Janet and Phil Trotter

Julian and Sissy Van Winkle III on behalf of the Julian P. Van Winkle III Fund at the Community Foundation of Louisville

Bill and Nancy Vaughn

Vernales Catering, Inc.

Matthew and Elizabeth Wawro

John and Susan Weaver

Tim and Kristin Weaver

Mike and Kim Weill

Aaron and Kimberly Westrick

Mrs. Mary Whitlock

James Randazzo

Todd and Pam Wyett

John and Sharon Zimmerman

MEMBER

Annual gifts of up to $499

Susan Affholter

Krisha Akerman

David Alexander

Martha Alexander

Serge Allan

Anonymous (6)

Anonymous - In memory of Nancy Knapp

Mark and Denise Antonishen

Lois Aroian

David and Laura Atchison

Jeff and Jill Bacigalupi

Linda Bade

Thea and Harold Baird

Danielle Bartlett

Biz Bauer

Christopher and Becca Baughman

Jeffrey and Laura Bennett

Marcia Blackburn

Kali Blanchard

Matthew and Nancy Blandford

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MAY 26 • NEW ORLEANS JAZZ

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

JUNE 15 • CONTEMPORARY SWING

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

JUNE 19 • URBAN CIRCUS

360 ALLSTARS

JUNE 22 • COMEDY

Comedian Ivan Decker

JUNE 29 & 30 • MUSICAL REVUE When You Wish: A Tribute to 100 Years of Magic

JULY 2 • A CAPPELLA

The King’s Singers

JULY 6 • COUNTRY

Get Loud Entertainment Presents: Jo Dee Messina

JULY 13 • 2024 GALA SOUNDS OF MOTOR CITY Featuring The Temptations and The Four Tops

JULY 20 & 21 • AMERICAN TRUMPETER

An Evening with Chris Botti

JULY 26 & 27 • SINGER-SONGWRITER

LeAnn Rimes

JULY 31 & AUGUST 1 • OPERA Bay View Music Festival Presents: Rossini’s Cinderella

AUGUST 3 • TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE

Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience

AUGUST 4 • YACHT ROCK PARTY Yächtley Crëw

AUGUST 7 • RISING COUNTRY STAR Alana Springsteen

AUGUST 10 • BROADWAY CONCERT The Four Phantoms in Concert

AUGUST 6-11 • A CONCERT ON WHEELS The Concert Truck

AUGUST 12 • RISING COUNTRY STAR Tanner Adell

AUGUST 17 • DANCE Grand Rapids Ballet

AUG 30-SEPT 1 • MUSICAL THEATRE Mamma Mia! The Hit Musical, Live On Stage

SEPTEMBER 7 • BLUEGRASS An Evening with the Del McCoury Band

SEPTEMBER 8 • STRING QUARTET Brentano Quartet

SEPTEMBER 15 • COMEDY & MAGIC Carbonaro: Lies On Stage

SEPTEMBER 22 •  LAS VEGAS LEGEND Clint Holmes, Between the Moon and New York City

SEPTEMBER 29 • AWARD-WINNING PIANIST Pianist Kasey Shao, 2024 Gilmore Young Artist

OCTOBER 13 • BROADWAY CABARET

Lucie Arnaz: I GOT THE JOB! Songs from My Musical Past

OCTOBER 26 • DYNAMIC PERCUSSION The Pack Drumline