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We also take you behind the curtain! From open rehearsals to post-performance receptions, we invite Cal Performances' supporters to get to know the artists that your support helps bring to our stages and community at large.

2009/10 Calendar of Donor Events

Friends Appreciation Concert
Date TBA
Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $75+)
From time to time we like offer to our Friends of Cal Performances special ticket opportunities such as last year's Friends Appreciation Concert and Post-Performance Reception. Many donors accepted our invitation of complimentary tickets for the performance by the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, and thanked us for introducing them to this remarkable orchestra. We hope to introduce another of the world's greatest artists or ensembles to our Friends of Cal Performances in the 2009/10 Season. Please look for an announcement in the months to come.

Lyon Opera Ballet Open Rehearsal
Sat, Feb 27, afternoon (exact time TBA)
Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $125+)
See the Lyon Opera Ballet's creative process in action and how the ballet master leads the company through rehearsals. Please note that this invitation is limited to two people per membership or household and seating is limited to the mezzanine. This is not a ticketed event; current supporters should look for an invitation in the mail or email box closer to the event date.

Intermission on the Mezzanine
Select performance dates
Mezzanine level of Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $300+)
Join us on the mezzanine during intermission for a complimentary glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres at the following performances:

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre — Wed, Nov 4, 2009
Mark Morris Dance Group, The Hard Nut — Fri, Dec 11, 2009
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — Tue, Mar 9, 2010

Season Celebration with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Immediately following the performance
Mezzanine level of Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $600+)
Toast to the start of Cal Performances 2009/10 Season with fellow supporters, our new Director, and select members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Cal Performances continues to bring the world's leading artists to our stages and ensures that our community remains rich in arts and culture. Join us to celebrate what you have helped make possible.

Season Preview Event hosted by Cal Performances Director
April TBA, 2010
Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $1,200+)
You have come to expect the best from Cal Performances, and under the leadership of our new Director we will continue to present the stellar talents of the artists who create the best dance, music and theater in the world today. This is your opportunity to be the first to hear about the highlights and surprises of the 2010/11 Season, the first season programmed by our new leader, and place your subscription order with the personal assistance of our Ticket Office staff.

In Conversation with Suzanne Farrell
Fri, Oct 23, 2009
Private home
(Donors of $2,500+; by invitation only)
Dance luminary, muse, and now company director Suzanne Farrell will join us for an intimate conversation. We'll delve into the years she spent as George Balanchine's muse, how she came to lead the Kennedy Center's own ballet company, and why she works so tirelessly to preserve Balanchine's body of work. We are excited to offer this rare talk with this imitable artist who remains a legendary figure in the ballet world today.

Home Concert with Garrick Ohlsson
Date TBA
Private Home
(Donors of $5,000+)
It is rare to have the opportunity to see a performance in as intimate of a space as a private home. But we offer this special performance to our Directors Circle members each season. This fall, donors will enjoy a private performance by the remarkable pianist Garrick Ohlsson renowned for his technical prowess, enormous repertoire and magical interpretation of well loved pieces.

Directors Dinner
(Donors of $10,000+)
This exclusive dinner with the Director and one of our featured Special Event artists is our way of thanking our major donors for their leadership support. This year we are planning a special affair to commemorate our new Director's inaugural year at Cal Performances. Look for an artist announcement in the weeks to come; past Director's Dinner events have included Cecilia Bartoli and Bryn Terfel.

[ Past Season Events ]

Events are subject to change due to artist availability.