A Salute to the Seventies

February 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM

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February 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM

A Salute to the Seventies

Monday, February 6, 2023

The Casino Club of Chicago
195 E Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center’s 8th annual gala, A Salute to the Seventies, will be held on Monday, February 6, at The Casino Club of Chicago. A highlight of the evening will be an amazing program performed by Ryan Opera Center Ensemble Members and Music Director Craig Terry.

Grammy-nominated alumnus Will Liverman will also join the festivities. After his outstanding performance in Fire Shut Up in My Bones last season, Will returns to Lyric this season to star in The Factotum, a new and dynamic chamber opera which he co-created.

An elegant seated dinner with artists and special guests will follow the performance.

  • Location: The Casino Club of Chicago: 195 East Delaware Place
  • Chaired by: Debbie K. Wright

Guest Artists

Reservations

$35,000 Event Sponsor ($32,500 tax-deductible)

  • One table of 10 guests in a prime location.
  • Opportunity to host an artist and/or honored guest in addition to your party.
  • Name recognition in opening remarks by Ryan Opera Center Director, Dan Novak.
  • Logo or name recognition on the website, electronic event invitation, and event program.

$16,000 Full Table Sponsors ($14,000 tax-deductible)

  • One table of eight guests in a prime location.
  • Opportunity to host an artist or honored guest in addition to your party.
  • Name recognition on the website and event program.

$8,000 Half Table Sponsor ($7,000 tax-deductible)

  • Party of four to be seated with another party of four.
  • Seating with an artist or honored guest.
  • Name recognition on the website and event program.

$4,000 Sponsor ($3,500 tax deductible)

  • Party of two to be seated with other sponsors.
  • Seating with an artist or honored guest.
  • Name recognition on the website and event program.

$750 individual ticket ($500 tax deductible)

  • Ticket for one individual person to be seated with other attendees.

 

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Training the next generaiton of artists

Since 1974, the Ryan Opera Center has trained nearly 300 artists and has helped to launch major international careers. Get to know our current Ensemble and some of our most acclaimed alumni.

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Sponsorship

Platinum Sponsor

Patrick G. & Shirley Welsh Ryan

Gold Sponsors

Amy & Paul Carbone

Richard O. Ryan

Silver Sponsors

Nancy Dehmlow

Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation

Chet Kamin and Nancy Schaefer

Philip G. Lumpkin

Jean McLaren & John Nitschke and Dr. Scholl Foundation

Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley

Julian Oettinger

Michael & Salme Harju Steinberg

Debbie K. Wright

Bronze Sponsor

Pamela Crutchfield