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:
- Quality performing arts in your own backyard
- Affordable ticket prices
- Participatory education programs for audiences of all ages
- Economic stimulus for Northwest Michigan businesses and the greater community
- And much more!
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:
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION in the City Opera House program book
- MEET THE CAST at private, post-performance receptions
- UNIQUE INVITATIONS to special events that take you behind the scenes
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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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All gifts are fully tax-deductible. For information, please call the City Opera House at (231) 941-8082
Your contribution to the Seats 4 Kids scholarship fund is for the sole purpose of purchasing tickets for qualified youth.