City Opera House

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Your support allows the arts to thrive in our community and enrich the lives of Traverse City residents. Tickets sales cover only a portion of City Opera House operating expenses. Your investment means:


To say “thank you” for supporting performing arts in Northwest Michigan, we are pleased to offer donors special benefits* that will enhance your experience including:


To become a member contact:
Kathleen Kenny
(231) 941-8082 Ext. 207
development@cityoperahouse.org

Download our Donor Brochure



*Benefits do not apply to all membership levels.

City Opera House Circle Club Membership Levels

Your Annual City Opera House Circle Club Membership provides benefits only enjoyed by our members and keeps you connected to exciting Broadway, jazz, classical music, dance and popular artists without the hassle and expense of going to a major metropolitan area.

Each level of donation provides certain benefits as our way of saying "thank you" for your support. These benefits are intended to enhance your City Opera House experience. All gifts are tax-deductible and, if you itemize deductions on your tax return, provide a state deduction as well. Annual Membership starts at just $50.

Bellow you can view individual membership levels, prices, and benefits.

Copper Circle Level

Copper Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $50 and up.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to purchase season tickets in advance of public sale
  • Season subscription to the City Opera House E-newsletter

Bronze Circle Level

Bronze Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $100 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Copper, plus...
  • Donor recognition in the City Opera House program book
  • Advance electronic notice of additional shows

Silver Circle Level

Silver Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $250 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Bronze, plus...
  • Private backstage tour (upon request)

Golden Circle Level

Golden Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $500 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Silver, plus...
  • Invitation to an education event

Platinum Circle Level

Platinum Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $1000 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Golden, plus...
  • Invitations to Donor Receptions for select performances

Diamond Circle Level

Diamond Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $2,500 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Platinum, plus...
  • Two free tickets to select performance at Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing

Sapphire Circle Level

Sapphire Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $5,000 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Diamond, plus...
  • Invitation to lunch with the Executive Director/Board President

Emerald Circle Level

Emerald Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $10,000 and up.

Benefits:

  • All the benefits of Sapphire, plus...
  • Opportunity to meet artist backstage after performance (upon request and with artist's permission)

All gifts are fully tax-deductible. For information, please call the City Opera House at (231) 941-8082


Seats 4 Kids

Your contribution to the Seats 4 Kids scholarship fund is for the sole purpose of purchasing tickets for qualified youth.

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