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We are grateful and excited to be back after a record-breaking season, and we have plenty of world-class music in store for Roanoke and our neighbors! From two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Graham Nash to eight-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride, we are proud to announce a collection of artists who are sure to inspire loyal guests
We feel our Star City Series and newly named Big Lick Vibes feature strong lineups, and this is not the end of our announcements! There’s a lot more to come, and this is just a sample of what we’re offering this year. Stay tuned for exciting news
Jamie Cheatwood Programming Manager
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION
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.
FREE PARKING
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 ACCESSIBILITY
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 THE HEARING IMPAIRED
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.
EXTRAORDINARY PARTNERSHIPS
EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCES
Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the 2023-24 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.
VISIONARY SPONSORS ($10,000+)
PLATINUM SPONSORS ($5,000-$9,999)
CREATE
GOLD SPONSORS ($2,500-$4,999)
SUPPORTER SPONSORS
($1,000-$2,499)
PARTNER SPONSOR
BANK OF BOTETOURT GRANTORS
($500-$999)
For information on sponsorship benefits, contact Kim Turner, Senior Director of Development, at 540-685-2312 or kturner@jeffcenter.org. You may also visit jeffcenter.org/sponsors to see a list of sponsorship opportunities.
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SUPPORT
Philanthropy supports our commitment to being a premier performing arts and cultural engagement center. Please consider joining other donors who believe in the power of the performing arts and the value it brings to our community.
WAYS TO GIVE ONLINE:
Giving online is fast, convenient, and secure. Consider making a gift at jeffcenter.org/support
MAIL: Gifts can be mailed to: Jefferson Center Development Office 541 Luck Ave., Suite 221 Roanoke, VA 24016
PHONE: Contact the Development Office 540-685-2304
For more ways to give, visit www.jeffcenter.org/giving
BENEFITS
A variety of special benefits are offered to individuals who make annual gifts to Jefferson Center:
The best seat in the house — preseason 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 throughout the season.
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.
HOST YOUR EVENT AT
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.
5 to 900 Person Seating
Flexible Space
Free Convenient Parking
Experienced Staff
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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.
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EMAIL info@jeffcenter.org
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Whit Ellerman Owner, Cardinal Bicycle Officer – Chair
Richard Socha-Mower
Chief Lending Officer, Member One Federal Credit Union Officer – Vice Chair
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
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Warner Dalhouse Board Member – HomeTown Bank
Susan P. Frantz President/Owner, Personal Best, Inc.
Edwin C. Hall Hall Associates, Inc.
Mark S. Lawrence Vice President - Governmental And External Affairs, Carilion Clinic Officer – Treasurer
Sharon Burnham Asst. US Attorney, Retired Officer – Secretary
Bryan Musselwhite
Senior Vice President, Poe & Cronk
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
JEFFERSON CENTER STAFF
Kim Billings
Director - Operations
John Bingham
Senior Director - Finance
Jamie Cheatwood
Programming Manager
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Production Manager
Bambi Godkin
Patron Services Manager
Ian Hancock
Production Director
Aaron Kelderhouse Director - Marketing
Haley Otey
Development Associate
Cyrus Pace Executive Director
Chris Tucker
Event Specialist
Heidi Krisch Community Leader
Tyler Pugh Community Leader
Kim Turner Senior Director - Development
Brian Waites
Education Manager
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SEPTEMBER 2023
WED, SEPT 13 - CIMARRÓN
THURS, SEPT 14 - BRANDEE YOUNGER
TUES, SEPT 19 - PATTY GRIFFIN
FRI, SEPT 22 - JONATHAN KREISBERG
FRI, SEPT 29 - LEE FIELDS
OCTOBER 2023
WED, OCT 11 - NICK CARTER with MADDIE POPPE
FRI, OCT 13 - VICTOR WOOTEN & THE WOOTEN BROTHERS
NOVEMBER 2023
WED, NOV 1 - SAM GRISMAN PROJECT
TUES, NOV 7 - CELTIC THUNDER
WED, NOV 8 - NICK LOWE + LOS STRAITJACKETS
SUN, NOV 12 - NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR
TUES, NOV 14 - GRAHAM NASH
WED, NOV 15 - RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
SAT, NOV 18 - PACE BROTHERS
DECEMBER 2023
WED, DEC 6 - WATCHHOUSE - SPECIAL DUO SET WITH YASMIN WILLIAMS
THURS, DEC 7 - JOAN OSBORNE
More exciting shows are being added throughout our season! For the current list of upcoming performances, please visit www.jeffcenter.org
JANUARY 2024
THURS, JAN 11 - PUPPY PALS
FRI, JAN 19 - DAN TYMINSKI BAND
FEBRUARY 2024
FRI, FEB 16 - MORGAN MYLES
SAT, FEB 17 - RENÉ MARIE & EXPERIMENT IN TRUTH
WED, FEB 28 - LÚNASA + DAOIRI FARRELL
MARCH 2024
SAT, MAR 16 - EMMET COHEN TRIO
THURS, MAR 28 - CYRILLE AIMÉE
APRIL 2024
THURS, APR 11 - BANDA MAGDA
MAY 2024
WED, MAY 22 - CHRISTIAN McBRIDE & INSIDE STRAIGHT
LEE FIELDS
FRI, SEPT 29, 2023
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It truly is a new era in arts education. The interaction between the professional touring artists and the young aspiring musicians from our community is opening doors and creating opportunities. Offering insight and support so they believe in the power of their own voice, these experiences ensure that they can be heard through the art and music that they are creating.
MUSIC PRODUCTION SONGWRITING RECORDING ENGINEERING
PERFORMANCE BANDS MARKETING
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Encore JEFFERSON CENTER’S CLUB
Recurring gifts can be established on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. They are a meaningful way to support the core mission of Jefferson Center, including offering compelling programming and educational experiences that are unparalleled in the Valley.
$10/MONTH Helps Keep Ticket Prices Affordable for Our Community
$35/MONTH Covers a Year’s Tuition for a Music Lab Student
$25/MONTH Supports Community Outreach in Youth Organizations
$50
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Attracts Award-Winning Performers to Jefferson Center's Stage
ENCORE CLUB SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Bi-Annual Newsletter Highlighting the Experiences You Have Made Possible
Early Access to Ticket Buying Prior to Public On-Sale
Invitation to an Encore Gathering to Celebrate Arts and Culture
Annual Recognition in Jefferson Center’s e-newsletter, Annual Report and Playbill
Please visit www.jeffcenter.org/encore for more information.
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
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, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
VISIONARY ($25,000+)
Janice Fostek
PLATINUM ($10,000 - $24,999)
Ceres Foundation Inc.
Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
GOLD ($5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous
Dr. Timothy Andriano
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
Mr. Maury L. Strauss
Ms. Suzanne W. Thorniley
Elbert H., Evelyn J., Karen H. Waldron Charitable Foundation
SILVER ($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
BRONZE ($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
Ms. Heidi F. Krisch and Mr. Jack Loeb
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Whitney Leeson
Tony and Gini Lefkowicz
Ann and Michael Levan
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
Lori and Steve 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
Mrs. Linda C. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine
Scott and Bonny Winter
Susan and Allen Wirt
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
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
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
ENCORE CLUB MEMBERS
Anonymous (4)
John and Andrea Bingham
Greg and Donna Brock
Zac and Debbie Cates
John J. Conley
Frank and Linda Dane
Richard and Marty Gooding
Glenna Sullivan Gray
Cathy and Brad Greenberg
Hank and Janet Hanks
James Hartley and Marjie Gowdy
Jann Holwick
Chris and Gina Keaton
Nathan and Angela Kerr
Ms. Amanda Nelson
Michael and Raquel Peterson
Donald Pierce
Malcolm Quigley
Lynne M. Reece
Marya Rowan
Alan and Kim Turner
(Recurring Giving)
LEGACY SOCIETY (Planned Giving)
Elcy Alford
Anonymous
Harvey Murray Barker ‘41
Charles and Martha Boswell
Mrs. Virginia H. Clinebell
Barbara Lee Coffey
John D. Copenhaver ‘29
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Norma Lou Davis
William A. and Linda M. Deyerle
Stephen M. Francis ’43
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Edwin G. and Glenna H. Hall
Judy Harrison ‘66
Ethel S. Holland
Lucille Wilkerson Huddleston
Frances P. Hughes ‘42
E. Laban Johnson
Sara Johnston
Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. Henry Ford Kirk
Kenneth C. Laughon
Beverley Jordan Miller
John L. Patterson
Rebecca S. Perdue
Joseph Scruton
Earl G. Skeens, Jr. ‘49
Madeline Spickard
Dr. Mary Anne C. Stone and Mr. Thomas Stone
Richard N. Thrasher
Anne Tiffany
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JEFFERSON CENTER VOLUNTEERS
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: SHAFTMAN PERFORMANCE HALL EVENT STAFF
Ticket takers, ushers, greeters, merchandise and concessions, and Box Office assistance
OFFICE SUPPORT
Processing mailings (folding, stuffing, labeling, stamping, hand addressing), general office support, filing, telephones, and administrative assistance
SPECIAL EVENTS
Assist with receptions, parties, open houses, and special events
DEVELOPMENT
Assist with administrative projects, fundraising events, special projects, database management, thanking donors, leveraging community connections, and promoting sponsorship opportunities for programming and education
ODDS AND ENDS
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.
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