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Jamie Cheatwood Programming ManagerHeartfelt gratitude is extended to the 2022-23 Season Sponsors whose generosity and loyalty are making Jefferson Center an extraordinary performing arts destination. Corporate sponsorships, private foundations, and grant support help to attract worldclass artists and maintain affordable prices for the entire community.
Philanthropy supports our commitment to Creating Extraordinary Experiences. Please consider joining other donors who believe in the power of the performing arts and the value it brings to our community. Jefferson Center fulfills its multifaceted mission through the generosity of individual donors who make up more than 50% of all giving.
Giving online is fast, convenient, and secure. making a gift at jeffcenter.org/support
MAIL: can be mailed Luck
For more ways to Turner, Senior Director of 540-685-2312
A variety of special benefits are offered to individuals who make annual gifts to Jefferson Center:
The best seat in the house - early access to purchase individual tickets and season subscriptions before they are available to the general public.
A special Donors-Only Code to purchase newly added shows before public announcements.
Exclusive access to Virtuoso, our donors-only newsletter.
Invitations to exclusive events, and much more!
Benefits vary according to giving level and availability.
Visit www.jeffcenter.org/benefits for a complete listing of donor benefits.
From wedding receptions and performances to corporate events and seminars, Jefferson Center is the event destination in Roanoke. Jefferson Center is distinctive in offering you the best of all worlds—the elegance of historic architecture and grand decor, coupled with affordable rates, free parking and the freedom to choose your caterer and other service providers.
Select from our versatile options that are part of this innovative venue. From our state-of-the-art 900+ seat Shaftman Performance Hall to the perfect meeting space L.L. Rice, our flexibility helps make your event unique and personal.
For more information: VISIT www.jeffcenter.org/facilities CALL 540-345-2624 EMAIL info@jeffcenter.org
Whit Ellerman
Owner, Cardinal Bicycle Officer – Chair
Richard Socha-Mower
Chief Lending Officer, Member
One Federal Credit Union Officer – Vice Chair
Mark S. Lawrence
Vice President - Governmental And External Affairs, Carilion Clinic Officer – Treasurer
Sharon Burnham
US Attorney, retired Officer – Secretary
Greg Brock CEO, Firefli
Bo Frith
Attorney, Frith, Ellerman, & Davis
Anne Jenkins
Customer Communications Manager, Kroger
Nathan Kerr
Vice President, Scott Insurance
Bryan Musselwhite Senior VP, Poe & Cronk
Marc Nelson
Director of Economic Development, City of Roanoke Waid Powell Realtor, Wainwright & Co. Realtors
Malcolm Quigly
Lead, Strategic Partnerships, Population Services International
Marjorie Tenzer
Vice President, IBM, retired
Sam Worthington Publisher, Roanoke Times
Warner Dalhouse Board Member – HomeTown Bank
Helen Fitzpatrick Community Leader
Susan P. Frantz President/Owner, Personal Best, Inc. Edwin C. Hall Hall Associates, Inc.
Heidi Krisch Community Leader Tyler Pugh Community Leader
Kim Billings Director - Operations John Bingham
Senior Director - Finance Jamie Cheatwood Programming
John Hale Facility Manager
Cass Hamre Finance Associate
Ian Hancock Production Coordinator
Jordan Harman Manager - Education Aaron Kelderhouse Director - Marketing Dustin Lee Production Manager
Haley Otey Development Associate
Cyrus Pace Executive Director
Kim Turner Senior Director - Development
Jefferson Center Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is open 2 hours prior to all ticketed events. Generally the Box Office will be closed on all bank holidays. If the Box Office is closed, we will indicate the closure on our voicemail recording, 540-345-2550. The Box Office is located inside the main entrance to Jefferson Center, on the first floor adjacent to the 541 Luck Avenue entrance.
Parking is free at Jefferson Center and is available in the Jefferson Center lot located along Luck Avenue, across from the main entrance. Parking is typically readily available; however, at times it may be limited based on the event. Parking lot attendants will be present on most event nights to direct you. Disabled-accessible parking is available directly in front of the main entrance, as well as in the main parking lot.
Disabled-accessible seating is available inside Shaftman Performance Hall in Row A, Row X, and Row Y. Wheelchair seating is also available. Please inform the Box Office when making reservations if you require a wheelchair space. An usher or House Manager can assist you to your seat. Disabled facilities are available in all restrooms in Jefferson Center, and disabled parking is available at the main entrance in the parking circle, as well as in the main Jefferson Center lot located on Luck Avenue.
For patrons with hearing impairments, lightweight headsets are available from House Managers at the Front of House Office before each performance. A photo ID will be required and can be retrieved from a House Manager at the end of the performance upon returning the headset.
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Jefferson Center is deeply grateful to our community of individuals and institutions for their ongoing philanthropic commitment and would like to recognize gifts of $500 or more made to the annual fund during the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
PLATINUM ($10,000 - $24,999)
Ceres Foundation Inc. Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
GOLD ($5,000 - $9,999)
Dr. Timothy Andriano Anonymous (3) Berkshire Charitable Foundation George and Katherine Clemo Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Elbert H., Evelyn J., Karen H. Waldron Charitable Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Howard and Tracy Shumate Ms. Suzanne W. Thorniley Anthony and Gerald E. Wade Mr. Edward Walker
SILVER ($2,500 - $4,999)
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund Greg and Donna Brock Fidelity Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Fralin Edward and Jeecy Goyette Mrs. Laura Logan Logan III Charitable Fund
BRONZE ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (2) Warren Bickel Blue Cow Arts Peter and Christine Brinckerhoff
Ms. Sharon Burnham and Mr. Joseph Mott Mr. Shawn A. Carpenter Ms. Meredith Coleman
Mr. Thomas W. Crawford, ‘62 Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Dr. Kevin F. Ducey and Dr. Minh-Chau Dang Mr. Thomas Davis Chuck and Linda Eanes
Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot Trista and William Farrell Farrell Foundation
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr. Ms. Katherine Fralin
J. Spencer and Joy Frantz Donor Advised Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Bo and Krista Frith Henry Schaefer Family Foundation
Ms. Anne Jenkins
Ms. Lucinda Jennings
Mr. George A. Kegley Nathan and Angela Kerr Ms. Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. Jack Loeb and Ms. Heidi F. Krisch Anna and Tom Lawson Mr. Bill Lester
Mr. and Mrs. Ed E. Lunsford Tom and Cindy Mohr Bryan Musselwhite
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum Richard Zue and Mollye Otis Cyrus and Amber Pace Jeanne and Bob Pitner
Mr. and Mrs. William Poe
Dr. Sue Ellen and Mr. John Rocovich Pat and Donna Sams Cynthia and Henry Schaefer Harry and Penny G. Schwarz Gift Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Socha-Mower Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss Clyde Stump
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tenzer Ms. Marjorie Tenzer
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Thomas Alan and Kim Turner Ms. Katie Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine Scott and Bonny Winter Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wirt Mr. Walt Young
FRIEND ($500 - $999) Anonymous (2) The Anne Armistead Fund Mr. Lewis Bishop and Dr. Rita Bishop The Blackbaud Giving Fund C.D. Cress Financial Services, LLC Fred Carlisle
Ms. Dotsy Clifton and Dr. Lewis Singer Dr. William and Mrs. Linda Deyerle Dr. Antonio T. and Mrs. Marilyn Donato John and Hoye Duckworth Mrs. R. W. Gandee Catherine and Brad Greenberg Tim and Phyllis Isaacs Ms. Gayle Keith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawrence Dr. and Mrs. Lee Learman Tony and Gini Lefkowicz Mr. Donald McBroom Mr. Harry Montoro Mr. and Mrs. Marc Nelson Lowell Inhorn and Cynthia Petzold Malcolm Quigley Robert Reuter and Katherine Downs-Reuter Dan and Laura Summerlin Vanguard Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Jan Wright
Every effort has been made to ensure our list of donors is correct. If there are any errors, please accept our sincere apologies and inform our office at 540-685-2304. For a complete list of donors, please visit www.jeffcenter.org/donors
This vital service enables us to keep tickets and programs financially accessible and our staff size small. Jefferson Center volunteers range in age from 9 through 80+. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our growing organization, filling a need that would otherwise be impossible to meet.
Ticket takers, ushers, greeters, merchandise and concessions, and Box Office assistance
Processing mailings (folding, stuffing, labeling, stamping, hand addressing), general office support, filing, telephones, and administrative assistance
Assist with receptions, parties, open houses, and special events
Assist with administrative projects, fundraising events, special projects, database management, thanking donors, leveraging community connections, and promoting sponsorship opportunities for programming and education
You’ve got the time? We’ve got the opportunities!
An interview and tour of the facility are required as a part of the process and training. To volunteer, or for more information, call us at 540-343-2624 or email at volunteer@jeffcenter.org.
Delta Virginia offers benefits for vision DeltaVision® a discount on hearing care through Amplifon. When you make the most of your dental, hearing the show!
When the Jefferson Center began its rebirth in 1989, we were thrilled and today we’re proud to have such an incredible asset in our community. Over the years, George’s has supplied flowers for countless events at the Jefferson Center, and we couldn’t be more thankful to be a part of the magic that happens here.
georgesflowers.com (540) 981-0900 1953 Franklin Road