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1 make good stuff happen. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is a unit in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois and is dedicated to the advancement of education, research, and public engagement through the pursuit of excellence and innovation in the performing arts. Embracing the art of the past as well as the art of our time, the Center supports the belief that creativity is a core human characteristic and that the arts hold uniquely transformative potential. Through its multiple and integrated roles as classroom, laboratory, and public square, Krannert Center serves as a touchstone for the exploration and expansion of human experience. printing donated by Premier print group 217/ development@krannertcenter.illinois.edu 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801

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3 g o o d s t u f f h a p p e n s at k r a n n e r t c e n t e r. As the country s premier university-based performing arts complex, Krannert Center reveals the transformative power of the arts. Its dedicated staff members transform the Center s vast complex into a hyper-creative blending of classroom, laboratory, and public square. Teachers inspire moments of discovery, forever changing the lives of students. Production artists tend to the tools of creativity, transfiguring spaces to energize the creative flow. Still others create moments through which performers and audiences connect in life-affirming experiences. Each and every day, people of all ages and backgrounds come together to share in the essential exploration of what it means to be human. Krannert Center was made possible by a visionary gift by Herman and Ellnora Krannert in Since then, this unique complex has continued to thrive through the sustained generosity of individuals, businesses, volunteers, advocates, and audience members people like you who have embraced and supported the amazing vision that came to life over forty years ago. s o k e e p t h e g o o d s t u f f h a p p e n i n g. Invest in Krannert Center.

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5 along with the satisfaction of knowing you ve given the gift of deep enrichment for the generations of the 21st century and beyond, you receive the following benefits: Without our amazing group of donors individual, corporate, and foundation Krannert Center s visiting artist series would be so much less. Less impact. Less joy. Less inspiration. So what s with the 54? That s the percentage of the season s direct costs* that are covered by donations. Can you imagine a season without this support? Thank a donor today. Be a donor today. *most of our indirect costs such as staff and utilities are covered by University funding Gifts of $100 to $999, connecting donors with the Center and with each other Based on giving level, benefits include early ticket-ordering privileges recognition in the Krannert Center Lobby 10% discount on regularly priced merchandise at The Promenade and Intermezzo special deals at the Stage 5 Bar invitations to a designated Marquee Circle reception and to the Marquee Circle Intermission Club for complimentary coffee and tea during specified performances Gifts of $1,000 and above, ensuring the Center s inclusive excellence into the future Benefits include early ticket-ordering privileges program and Lobby recognition throughout the season invitations to special Circle gatherings and discussions surrounding selected programs 15% discount at The Promenade and Intermezzo special deals at the Stage 5 Bar special Ticket Office telephone number for priority requests Gifts of $1,000 and above, with members plugging into a vibrant business network for the exchange of energy and ideas Members receive maximum return on investment a promotional partnership with opportunities to tailor benefits guaranteed visibility to strengthen brand awareness and gain exposure to important target markets multiple opportunities to integrate consumers into the partnership high-impact client entertainment through performances, personal interactions with world-class artists, and business-tobusiness networking tax benefits as allowed by law performance sponsors Gifts of $2,500 and above may be used as performance sponsorships; sponsors receive reserved tickets, special recognition in Krannert Center programs and marketing materials, and an opportunity to meet artists for the sponsored performance. Legacy Gifts Estate gifts, endowment gifts, and major gifts to Krannert Center ensure the cultural vibrancy of the future. Contact Krannert Center s development office to learn more about creative giving strategies and tailored benefits for you, your family, and Krannert Center. To get involved financially, give us a call at 217/ , development@krannertcenter.illinois.edu, or donate online at KrannertCenter.com Gifts to the University of Illinois are tax deductible as allowed by law

6 A few years ago, Krannert Center included a performance of a full choir integrated with the showing of the original silent movie version of the story of Joan of Arc. It was spell-binding! I will never forget the performance. I felt like I was lifted out of my seat, floating into the heavens! I remember excitedly walking into Krannert Center for the first time for one of my first dates with my then-future husband... Twenty-three years later, we are still enjoying art together, married, with two kids, and lots of love. Your staff did a fabulous job of facilitating interaction between Dan Zanes and local schools for ELLNORA. It was an honor to have been included. My students will be Dan Zanes and Krannert fans forever more. Thanks it was the most magical start to a school year ever. mikel rouse frederica von bill t. jones ravi shankar perahia wynton marsalis philip glass kiri te kanawa roberts ali akbar khan sweet honey in the rock juilliard string quartet john mclaughlin paquito d rivera cassandra wilson stade marvin hamlisch mandy patinkin nathan gunn james galway leontyne price murray tito puente denyce graves itzhak perlman tokyo string quartet pat metheny marcus