College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), hosts the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the MAC, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage (COD). The highlight of the evening is an electrifying performance blend of blues, rock and soul by COD alumnus Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts Band on the Belushi Performance Hall stage, which has featured the Belushi name since 2015.
Before the 8 p.m. performance, gala ticket holders will mix and mingle in the MAC lobby while enjoying cocktails and a delicious assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will also be the chance to engage in a silent auction full of exclusive items and experiences in theater, art, entertainment, fine dining and more.
Proceeds from the gala will benefit the College of DuPage Foundation’s Belushi Scholarship for Performing Arts Endowment, helping COD music, theater and dance students pursue their dreams, and McAninch Endowment for the Arts to help sustain world-class programming for the next 40 years.
Gala Committee members are Sharon D'Allesandro, Kim Dorn, Jameena Ivory, Claudia Kerbel, Nancy Lehrer, Maggie McCoy, Ellen McGowan, Joan Morrissey, Jane Oldfield, Marcie Peterson, Katie Philpott, Roland Raffel, Barb Reimann, Rene Richards and Kathleen Yosko.
Members of the Host Committee include Mary & Rich Chamberlain, Janet Derber, Floyd Dillman & Amy Weiller, Karen & Gene Kuhn, Katherine & Gary Lietz, Maggie McCoy, Marcie & Mark Peterson, Mark & Martha Pfefferman, Bary & Linda Tusin, Paul Rom and Kathleen Yosko.
The MAC 40th Anniversary Gala is supported by Marcie & Mark Peterson (Gala Encore Sponsors) and Anonymous (Center Stage Sponsor).
Gala tickets are $300 and are on sale now. Gala tickets include access to pre-show open bar and food stations and priority seating on the main floor for the performance. For tickets, sponsorships, or more information call 630.942.3088, email foundation@codfound.org or visit mac40.givesmart.com
Concert-only tickets are $75 - $100 (for all-in-pricing, add $3/ticket fee) and are also currently on sale. For tickets or more information visit AtTheMAC.org
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