YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SAYS IT ALL
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A YEAR OF GENEROSITY
CELEBRATING TREMENDOUS SUPPORT A RECORD BREAKING SEASON
LEARN WHAT RECORD WE SET IN THE 2022-2023 SEASON
SUSTAINING A CITY LANDMARK
A BRIEF LOOK AT OUR CAPITAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Punch Brothers
Shaftman
Performance Hall
October 22, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SAYS IT ALL A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5 A RECORD BREAKING SEASON PERFORMANCE SEASON 2022-2023 6 BARS, BEATS, & MASTERCLASSES EDUCATION FALL 2022-SPRING 2023 8 THRIVING COMMUNITY SPACE HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR RENTALS FY23 9 A YEAR OF GENEROSITY DEVELOPMENT 2022-2023 10 SUSTAINING A CITY LANDMARK CAPITAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW 15 Jefferson Center is a nonprofit organization that enriches and educates diverse Western Virginia communities by producing high quality performing arts programs, by providing long and short term rental space for community partners and individuals, and by providing educational outreach.
OUR VISION
Jefferson Center is committed to providING broad access to inspirational performing arts experiences, transformational arts education opportunities, and vibrant community space.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Whit Ellerman Owner, Cardinal Bicycle Officer – Chair
Richard Socha-Mower Chief Credit & Operations Officer, Member One Federal Credit Union Officer – Vice Chair
Mark S. Lawrence Vice President - Governmental And External Affairs, Carilion Clinic Officer – Treasurer
Sharon Burnham
Asst. US Attorney, retired Officer – Secretary of the Board
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Warner Dalhouse Board Member – Hometown Bank
Susan P. Frantz President/Owner, Personal Best, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Greg Brock CEO, Firefli
Bo Frith
Attorney, Frith, Ellerman, & Davis
Todd Leeson Partner, Gentry Locke Attorneys
Liz Long Editor, The Roanoker, Virginia Travel Guide, Bridebook
Rob Mangus Senior Vice President, Pinnacle Bank
Bryan Musselwhite Senior VP, Poe & Cronk
Edwin C. Hall Hall Associates, Inc.
Heidi Krisch Community Leader
Dr. Michael Nussbaum Senior Vice President and Chair of Surgery, Carilion Clinic
Malcolm Quigley Lead, Strategic Partnerships, Population Services International
Marjorie Tenzer Vice President, IBM, retired
Sam Worthington Founder, Coaxn Strategies
Sarah Parker Chair of Health Systems and Implementation Science at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Tyler Pugh Community Leader
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SAYS IT ALL
We feel deep gratitude for the support we are given from you, our stakeholders. As we stabilize our business postpandemic, we are consistently excited about the level of engagement from our community. Great ticket sales, solid donorship, steady event revenue, and a growing list of tenants are proof that the services we provide matter to our community.
We continue our conversations with the City of Roanoke focused on a sustainable capital maintenance plan. We remain hopeful that these discussions will elicit a sturdy and responsible solution to ensure continuation of our mission. We know that the City and our community value what Jefferson Center provides and this is our moment to concretize terms of a better plan. Your support furthers the message to the City of Roanoke that our community values our efforts.
As you will see in this report, we are differentiated by the breadth of our mission. We have our own diverse programming of course and we also support hundreds of other events annually. We provide leasing space to small
businesses, both for-profit and not-for-profit. We impact academic outcomes through our unique education program. So, whether you’re here to be inspired by an artist presented by us or you are engaging in the work done by other community partners, Jefferson Center is facilitating that experience.
Our historic building has played a key role in the lives of so many. We continue to entertain and educate as a center for culture in Southwest Virginia. With your belief in our mission, our trajectory is only up. We will keep you up to date as we reach our potential to do good.
CYRUS PACE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Fred
spalding
January 31, 2023
Performance
Hersch and esperanza
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Shaftman
Hall
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5
PERFORMANCE SEASON: 2022 - 2023
A RECORD BREAKING SEASON
Jefferson Center would like to thank our patrons for a record-breaking year of attendance!
Our season began with a spirited set in Fostek Hall by Shaun Martin, a member of the well-loved jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy. It was a homecoming of sorts as we began our 20222023 programming and welcomed his return. The first show of our Jazz Series, Javon Jackson with Nikki Giovanni, was an incredibly special evening that drew a diverse crowd of all ages. Many students stayed after the show to meet Nikki, have books of her poetry signed, and take pictures with her. As a nationally renowned poet who taught at Virginia Tech, she is a local treasure. Before the show, we held a reception with the local nonprofit Soul Sessions. Six of their most talented poets performed, and Nikki spoke briefly about her experiences as a writer and professor.
We kicked off the Star City Series with Punch Brothers, who played to a full house in Shaftman Performance Hall on October 12. Morgan Wade sold out the hall again on November 17. As a native of the area, fans have witnessed her career explode over the last few years as she was signed to Sony Music and gained representation through WME. It was truly an air of celebration as family, friends, longtime fans, and patrons who recently discovered her music packed the venue.
Immanuel Wilkins drew a great crowd for his Jazz Club performance on October 1, and Lenny Marcus sold out his CD Release Show on October 15. Godwin Louis Quintet’s Jazz Club performance on November 4 featured a Masterclass for students before doors opened to the public. The focus of their time together was to walk the students through the audition process and help prepare them for next steps after graduation.
The third quarter was our best yet! We sold out Shaftman Performance Hall for Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, and Sarah Jarosz Together in Concert on February 17, as well as Lyle Lovett on March 7, and Croce Plays Croce on March 30. All 3 shows embodied exceptional songwriting with an Americana flair. The evenings ended with standing ovations and impressive encores. Neko Case packed Shaftman Performance Hall on January 29, attracting 671 attendees with her unique contralto, over half of which were first-time Jefferson Center patrons.
Our Jazz offerings drew wonderful crowds as well, with Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding performing together on January 31, and Branford Marsalis returning with his quartet on March 9. Several students attended these shows, including 61 Hidden Valley High School students. It was refreshing to see so many young faces appreciating live Jazz in Shaftman Performance Hall.
We also sold out Fostek Hall for a Jazz Club performance by Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Trio on January 28, as well as an evening with Folk legend Loudon Wainwright III on March 19.
Along with our usual performance spaces, we got creative and utilized the stage in Shaftman Performance Hall for an intimate performance by Violet Bell on January 13, during which the audience was invited to sit onstage.
Jefferson Center’s 2022-2023 Season ended with a bang! Father John Misty sold out Shaftman Performance Hall on April 17 and wowed the audience with his stunning vocal range and immersive light show. Fans ranging from teenagers to seniors cheered for an encore, with a staggering 80% experiencing Jefferson Center for the first time. On April 19, we welcomed Monterey Jazz Festival On
Father John Misty - April 17, 2023
Shaftman Performance Hall
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Tour to celebrate one of the world’s most long running and iconic events. The stage was filled with critically acclaimed artists and led by Tony, Grammy, and NEA Jazz Award winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater. Powerhouse vocalists Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken took the stage on May 5 for Ruben & Clay: Twenty the Tour, celebrating 20 years of music and providing a fitting finale for our Shaftman Hall shows of the season. Our final performance was Camille Thurman for our Jazz Club series. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and the relaxed black box atmosphere while listening to a rising star with multiple talents (tenor sax, bass clarinet, and highly inventive vocals to name a few.) She was backed by the Darrell Green Quartet, who provided drums, upright bass, piano, and guitar. Ending the season on such a high note had us excited for what was to come for Jefferson Center in 2023-2024!
JAMIE CHEATWOOD PROGRAMMING
8/3/22 Shaun Martin Trio
8/13/22 Maria Bamford
9/10/22 Krantz/Carlock/Lefebvre
9/23/22 Javon Jackson with NIkki Giovanni
10/1/22 Immanuel Wilkins
10/12/22 Punch Brothers
10/15/22 Lenny Marcus Trio
11/4/22 Godwin Louis Quintet
11/17/22 Morgan Wade
1/13/23 Violet Bell
1/28/23 Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Trio
1/29/23 Neko Case
1/31/23 An Evening with Fred Hersch and esperanza spalding
2/17/23 Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn & Sarah Jarosz: Together in Concert
3/7/23 Lyle Lovett
3/9/23 Branford Marsalis
3/19/23 Loudon Wainwright III
3/25/23 Alicia Olatuja
3/30/23 Croce Plays Croce
4/17/23 Father John Misty
4/19/23 Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour
4/21/23 Meshell Ndegeocello
5/5/23 Ruben & Clay: Twenty the Tour
5/12/23 Camille Thurman
113 ARTISTS 10,618 ATTENDEES 7
27 PERFORMANCES
BARS, BEATS &
MASTERCLASSES
Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the Music Lab offered classes on Bars & Beats (hip-hop 101), songwriting, and music production. The students celebrated a year of hard work with an end of year performance in Fostek Hall.
The Student Performance Bands also had a public show at Martin’s Restaurant on May 13 with over 75 people in attendance. Six students were involved in 4 bands and performed their own songs and covers from groups like The Ramones, Fleetwood Mac, and Foo Fighters.
In addition, the Music Lab’s Gospel Band traveled and performed at the Quality of Life Festival at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. as part of a celebration of Black History Month.
Alongside the regular Music Lab curriculum, Jefferson Center offered a masterclass with saxophonist, composer, and Berklee College of Music educator Godwin Louis. During the masterclass, several students were invited to play with Godwin Louis and his band. Once they finished playing, Mr. Louis and his bandmates gave the students professional critiques about how to express themselves through their music and create a presence on stage when practicing and auditioning. This class was followed by two Jazz Club performances by Mr. Louis in Fostek Hall.
On February 28, Sammy Miller & The Congregation performed an interactive morning assembly for 150 local high school students in Shaftman Performance Hall. They delved into the sound of a young trumpeter Louis Armstrong moving to Chicago, the composer Duke Ellington moving to New York, as well as the concepts of improvisation, swing, and blues. That evening, they played a free show in Shaftman Performance Hall for 570 community members. Youths and older music lovers alike were uplifted by the energetic tunes and the group’s inviting stage presence.
EDUCATION: AUG 2022 - JULY 2023
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Music Lab is part of Jefferson Center’s Harry and Lavon Webb Youth Enrichment and Arts Education Center
BRIAN WAITES EDUCATION MANAGER
Godwin Louis Masterclass
Sammy Miller Masterclass
Student End of Year Performance in Fostek Hall
Gospel Band Performing in Washington, D.C.
COMMUNITY SPACE THRIVING
Over the 2022-2023 season Jefferson Center opened its doors to a diverse range of organizations and groups and we are grateful to have long standing rental relationships with the following organizations:
Carilion Clinic
ECPI
Opera Roanoke
Roanoke Ballet Theatre
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
Roanoke County Public Schools
Virginia Children’s Theatre
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
From multi day national dance competitions to local studio rehearsals and recitals, Shaftman Performance Hall and other
rental spaces stayed inundated with dancers in early spring. Fitzpatrick Hall continued to be chosen for weddings, receptions, quinceañeras, retirement parties, business meetings and award ceremonies.
Jefferson Center continues to act as a hub of cultural activity and remains a vital part of the community.
KIM BILLINGS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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84 DAYS 75 DAYS 26 DAYS 18 DAYS 14 DAYS 2 DAYS FITZPATRICK HALL SHAFTMAN PERFORMANCE HALL L.L. RICE ROOM TRAINING THEATRE FOSTEK HALL FRALIN ATRIUM 57 RENTAL VENDORS ALL IN ADDITION TO “JEFFERSON CENTER PRESENTS” EVENTS RENTALS: FISCAL YEAR 2023
DEVELOPMENT:
I am thrilled to address you as the newly appointed Senior Director of Development at Jefferson Center and I am excited to reflect on the remarkable generosity witnessed throughout 2022-2023. As we delve into the statistics of our fundraising efforts, I am incredibly proud to share the significant impact your support had on our mission.
I am delighted to announce we have achieved remarkable milestones in our annual fundraising endeavors thanks to our dedicated team and the community’s collective efforts. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year alone, the Jefferson Center saw an outpouring of support, resulting in a total giving of $567,086.73.
Allow me to break down this extraordinary achievement:
Donations–Our community’s generosity knows no bounds with donations totaling an impressive $366,441.73. Your individual contributions have fueled our programs and initiatives, allowing us to continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Sponsorships–In addition to individual donations, our corporate partners have demonstrated their commitment to our cause through sponsorships, contributing a total of $125,910.00. We are deeply grateful for their partnerships and invaluable roles in advancing our mission.
A YEAR OF
GENEROSITY
Grants–Further bolstering our efforts, grants totaling $74,735.00 have been awarded to Jefferson Center, enabling us to expand our reach and implement innovative solutions to address pressing societal challenges.
Beyond the numbers, our community’s continuous support truly sets us apart. With over 600 donors and more than 50 sponsors and grantors, our network continues to grow. Your belief in the difference we make in our community through offering one-of-a-kind cultural opportunities and award-winning artists is the driving force behind everything we do. For that, we extend our deepest gratitude.
Celebrating these achievements, let us look to the future with optimism and determination. Together, we have laid a solid foundation for continued growth and impact. With your continued support, I am confident Jefferson Center will continue its success in the years to come.
Thank you for your steadfast commitment to Jefferson Center and for being an integral part of our journey.
Dr. Tonia Socha-Mower SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
JUNE
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JULY 2022 -
2023
$366,441.73 IN DONATIONS
$125,910.00 IN SPONSORSHIPS
Extraordinary Partnerships Create Extraordinary Performances
$567,086.73 GIVING IN TOTAL
$74,735.00 IN GRANTS
Celebrating Success
We launched the fiscal year with the Director’s Circle Celebration before a performance by the Punch Brothers. The Second Annual Fall Alumni and Family Gathering followed, and we hosted a spring Patron Appreciation Celebration before Lyle Lovett’s performance. Jefferson Center staff also hosted a Behind the Scenes Tour and concluded the fiscal year with a Blues, Brews & BBQ themed Sponsor Appreciation Reception in June.
Jefferson Center wishes to recognize Anderson, Desimone & Green, P.C. as our newest visionary sponsor in 2022-2023. Their generosity and loyalty allowed Jefferson Center to enrich southwestern Virginia communities by producing high-quality performing arts programs, providing rental space for those who serve our community, and providing educational outreach.
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Second Annual Fall Alumni Gathering
Director’s Circle Celebration
Director’s Circle Celebration
THANK YOU 2022-2023 ANNUAL DONORS
Special appreciation is extended to the following annual campaign donors for bringing Jefferson Center’s mission to life through their generous financial support received from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
The Director’s Circle recognizes the special generosity of donors who provide leadership giving that allows Jefferson Center to consistently present high-quality programs and transformative experiences for diverse audiences.
VISIONARY CIRCLE ($25,000+)
Janice Fostek
PLATINUM CIRCLE
($10,000 – $24,999)
Ceres Foundation Inc.
Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
GOLD CIRCLE
Anonymous
Dr. Timothy Andriano
($5,000 – $9,999)
Berkshire Charitable Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Logan III Charitable Fund
Mrs. Laura Logan
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Howard and Tracy Shumate
Maury L. Strauss
Ms. Suzanne W. Thorniley
Elbert H., Evelyn J., Karen H. Waldron Charitable Foundation
SILVER CIRCLE
($2,500 – $4,999)
Anonymous
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
Fidelity Charitable
Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Fralin
Edward and Jeecy Goyette
Robyn and David Johnsen
Tom and Cindy Mohr
FRIEND ($500 – $999)
The Anne Armistead Fund
Ms. Shelia Balderson
Mr. Lewis Bishop and Dr. Rita Bishop
The Blackbaud Giving Fund by its agent, YourCause
Allen and Katherine Boaz
Carl and Brenda Cress
William C. “Jack” and Sandra C. “Sandy” Davis
John and Hoye Duckworth
Mrs. R. W. Gandee
Lowell Inhorn And Cynthia Petzold
Ms. Gayle Keith
BRONZE CIRCLE ($1,000 – $2,499)
Anonymous (3)
John and Andrea Bingham
Mrs. Martha Boswell
Peter and Christine Brinckerhoff
Greg and Donna Brock
Ms. Sharon Burnham and Mr. Joseph Mott
Shawn A. Carpenter
Louise Chagnon
Mr. Thomas Crawford
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Mr. Thomas Davis
Dr. Kevin F. Ducey and Dr. Minh-Chau Dang
Chuck and Linda Eanes
Bill and Diane Elliot Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Trista and William Farrell
Farrell Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Firebaugh
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
J. Spencer and Joy Frantz Donor Advised Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Cathy and Brad Greenberg
John and Jean Hitchins, Jr.
IFA Wealth
Ms. Anne Jenkins
The Kaneff Foundation
Philip and Leah Katz
Nathan and Angela Kerr
Mark and Cynthia Lawrence
Dr. and Mrs. Lee Learman
Liz and Jason Long
Mr. Harry Montoro
Donald Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rogers
Harry and Penny G. Schwarz Gift Fund
Vanguard Charitable
Fred and Bev Whitley
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Wright
Mr. Walt Young
For more donor levels, please visit our website at www.jeffcenter.org/donors Every effort has been made to ensure that our list of donors is correct. If there are any errors, please accept our sincere apologies and inform our offices at (540) 685-2304.
DUET ($250 – $499)
Anonymous (2)
Jule and Jim Atkinson
Judy F. Bates
George and Barbara Cartledge
Charities Aid Foundation America
George and Katherine Clemo
Dave and Melinda Cohan
Tim and Sue Coleman
John J. Conley
Bill and Connie Corey
Mr. and Mrs. James Crews
Daniel And Bonnie Culkin
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Deyerle
Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Ferris
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Whitney Leeson
Tony and Gini Lefkowicz
Ann and Michael Levan
Mr. Jack Loeb and Ms. Heidi F. Krisch
Teresa and Adam Mastrangelo
Bryan and Renu Musselwhite
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nichols
Cyrus and Amber Pace
James and Brenda Pearman
Mr. and Mrs. William Poe
Malcolm Quigley
Robert Reuter and Katherine Downs-Reuter
Dr. Sue Ellen and Mr. John Rocovich
Pat and Donna Sams
Henry and Cindy Schaefer
Henry Schaefer Family Foundation
Ms. Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Socha-Mower
Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss
Jeff and Terry Stump
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tenzer
Ms. Marjorie Tenzer
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Thomas
Alan and Kim Turner
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine
Scott and Bonny Winter
Susan and Allen Wirt
Mr. and Mrs. Ganiel Orban Gregory
Michele and Greg Haley
Mr. Steven Harris
Garrett and Grayson Hollingsworth
Tim and Phyllis Isaacs
Anita Kablinger
Mr. Michael Kalagher
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kemp, Jr.
Tom Klatka and Ferri Lockhart
Mr. Kenneth C. Laughon
Rick Lewis, Jr. and Megan McKewan
Kirk and Sarah Ludwig
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mangus
Susan McCrea
Becky and Matt McKimmy
Beth O’Connor
Jeanne and Bob Pitner
Mr. Steve Poelzing
T. Rowe Price Charitable
Ken and Debby Rattenbury
Churchill and Lee Robison
Scallorns Family Foundation
Ms. Claire Scholz
Joseph Scruton
Jane and John Shoemaker
Bill and Anne Sphar
Anne Tiffany
Dr. and Mrs. E. Mark Watts
Kyle Wright
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TRIBUTE GIVING IN HONOR OF:
Frank Caldwell ‘66
Mr. Glenn Dillon
Class of ‘69
Ms. Claire Scholz
Lynn Donnary
Mr. Harry Montoro
Helen Ewald, Jefferson High School Class of 1934
Francis and Helen Ewald Family
Charitable Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
IN MEMORY OF:
Class Members of 55 Who Have Left Us
Mr. Carlton W. Alcorn
Ken Hitchcock
Boxwood Green Homeowners Association
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Clarke
Chip and Kathleen Conway
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Detrick
Mr. John Eikenberry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Forde
Mr. Jack Frieden
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hale
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joffe
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Kalp
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kauffman
Mr. and Mrs. William Bovee King
Ms. Cat Lineberry
Mr. Douglas McDonald and Ms. Margaret Kerfoot
Ms. Katherine Naughton
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nichols
Ms. Carol Noesner
Ms. Melinda Parker
Ms. Barbara Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. John Purdie, Jr.
Kaye Ferrell
Jenny Waering
John J Goss
Ms. Christina Nanof
Judy Harrison
Ms. Celestia Lawrence
Liz Long
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ellis
Adam Markham
Ken and Linda Burger
Mr. and Mrs. James Seidelmann
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sprague
Mr. Dale Turk
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Violette
Mr. William Wright
Frank and Dottie Adams
Margaret and Will Lindsey
John Warner Allison
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Julg
Erik Brady
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Barker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rotanz
Barbara Spiers Causey
Mr. Robert J. Spiers, Jr.
The Honorable Beverly T Fitzpatrick
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Helen Fitzpatrick
Ms. Judith Bishop
Emily Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cheadle
Julie Colegrove
Bill and Diane Elliot
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Friedlander
Zelma Harris
David Harrison
Sharon Alexie and Morgan Hicks
CeCe Pace
Caryl Zaronikos
Cyrus Pace
Mr. Lewis Bishop and Dr. Rita Bishop
Kathy Patten
Tiffany Rawling
Janice (Jamison) and Rod Phillips, Class of 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Nicky R. Jamison
Betty Simmers
Greg and Marci Podlecki
Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Hoge
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jamison
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr.
Janey And Robert Mountcastle
Gayle Petro
Ms. Virginia Savage
Dr. and Mrs. E. Mark Watts
Fred and Bev Whitley
Roger and Carolyn Winborne
Richard Greenberg
Philip and Leah Katz
Major Hill Jr
Phyllis Hill
Danny Hogan
Ms. Jean Williams Durgan
Norma Jennings Fisher, JHS Class of ‘41
Judy F. Bates
Jeanen D. Lewis
Chris and Gina Keaton
Mac McCorkle
Dorry McCorkle
Evelyn Marie Mitchell
Frankie and David Robbins
Jim Mitchener
Ms. Phyllis Smith
Kim Turner
Ann and Michael Levan
Morgan Wade
Ms. Lisa Patty
Judy B. Mullins
Mr. William E. Mullins
James (Jim) Edward Orrell
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Carol Tate ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A. Phillips
Frances H. Shaver
Mr. Elliott Shaver
Sheila S. Strauss
Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss
Jeane H. Swanson and Nancy Wilson
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson
James Howard Tate
George and Katherine Clemo
William Thomas Turner
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Eda Wynn
Ms. Regina Williamson
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Croce Plays Croce - March 30, 2023 Shaftman Performance Hall
2022-2023 SEASON SPONSORS & GRANTORS
Extraordinary partnerships create extraordinary performances
Through corporate sponsorships, private foundation, and grant support, Jefferson Center can attract world class artists, offer high quality performing arts and live concert experiences, and deliver transformational education experiences. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following companies and grantors for making the FY23 season a reality. VISIONARY ($10,000+) Anderson, Desimone & Green, PC Arkay City of Roanoke - Roanoke Arts Commission The Sam and Marion Golden Helping Hand Foundation Kroger National Endowment for the Arts The Roanoke Times Virginia Commission for the Arts WSLS 10 SUPPORTER ($1,000-$2,499) Balzer & Associates Branch Management Corp. Brogan Insurance Carilion Clinic Cary Street Partners Davidsons Frith, Anderson, & Peake PC Gentry Locke Attorneys Innovative Insurance Lanford Brothers Company, Inc. Miller, Long & Associates Partners in Financial Planning Pinnacle Financial Partners Roanoke Animal Hospital Stagesound TCV Trust & Wealth Management Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLATINUM ($5,000-$9,999) Blue Ridge Beverage Brown Edwards Comfort Systems Davis H. Elliot Delta Dental of Virginia Effectv Fink’s Jewelers George’s Flowers The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Mast General Store The Roanoker Scott Insurance Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children Virginia Transformer Corp WVTF GOLD ($2,500-$4,999) American National Bank & Trust Company Blue Ridge Catering Cardinal Bicycle Firefli Freedom First Magnets USA Member One Federal Credit Union Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Oakey’s Poarch Thompson Law Poe & Cronk Reid’s Fine Furnishings Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Wheeler Broadcasting PARTNER ($500-$999) First Citizens Bank 14
CAPITAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUSTAINING A CITY LANDMARK
As stewards of the Roanoke City owned Jefferson Center building, in 2023 we enlisted Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers to complete a capital needs assessment on the building to give us the information we needed to ensure the building continues to be able to serve our community.
The building has not seen any significant renovations since it was saved from demolition in the 80s and Shaftman Hall was renovated in the 90s.
The assessment found that the building has $6,016,145 in critical needs recommended for remediation within the next five years. Critical items for remediation include architectural and mechanical systems repairs and replacements critical to safety, function and building integrity.
Examples include:
• Architectural repairs to seal up the exterior from water infiltration.
• Interior fixture repairs and improvements such as doors, signage, ceiling surface replacements, restroom repairs, and concessions space improvements.
• Improvements to interior finishes including flooring, plaster and wall repairs, and painting.
• Repairs and replacements to the outdated fire system for safety, including fire panel, smoke evacuation, and sprinkler standpipe systems.
• Replacements of old HVAC units for performance spaces/related support areas, split units in tenant spaces and air handling units on the Fitzpatrick wing.
• Replacing the roofing on the main building as well as the Fitzpatrick wing.
We are grateful to say the work of the capital needs assessment gave us important information we needed to begin conversations with City of Roanoke leadership to find sustainable solutions to make sure Jefferson Center thrives in its future.
Jefferson Center Capital Needs Summary
Hughes Associates Report
As of August 28, 2023
Architecture - Exterior
Architecture - Interior Finishes Fire Protection
Mechanical Roofing Plumbing & Electrical
Grand Totals $ 424,300 $646,635 $713,060 $1,400,000 $1,484,500 $772,425 $575,225 $6,016,145
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