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On Broadway - DRAA & The Lesher Center's Annual Gala

On Broadway 2008 - Bright Lights, Big Cities
Saturday October 11, 2008 - Diablo Country Club - 6pm to 11pm

The 13th annual On Broadway gala promises to be bigger and brighter than ever with a spectacular one-of-a-kind musical production, live and silent auctions, a gourmet meal and non-stop entertainment. It all benefits the fantastic programs at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Co-chairs Scott Mac Cormac and Mackenzie Lesher, along with a dedicated team are gearing up for a truly world-class night like no other.

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DRAA & The Lesher Center for the Arts 2007 Fundraising Gala Breaks Records with $230,000 Raised for the Arts

DRAA presented On Broadway: Life, You Gotta Love It! for its 12th annual gala event, which took place at the Diablo Country Club Saturday, October 13, 2007. The event broke all previous fundraising efforts, bringing in $230,000 to support quality enhancement programs at the Lesher Center for the Arts including increasing the number of equity actors, underwriting extraordinary production elements, and retaining professional directors and guest artists. Proceeds will also support DRAA’s Arts Access Program, which provides families, children, seniors, educators and low-income or at-risk individuals the opportunity to experience the arts. View more information and photos from the 2007 On Broadway.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship levels range from a $1,000 Benefactor Sponsor to a $10,000 Producer Sponsor, each with incredible benefit options. DRAA’s Sponsorship Benefits are unique, as in addition to visibility at On Broadway, we can provide exposure to a niche market of LCA arts patrons through year-round marketing. Your contribution will also support the high-quality producers who bring professional-caliber productions to the LCA including: Center REPertory Company, The Bedford Gallery, California Symphony, Festival Opera, Diablo Ballet, DLOC, Contra Costa Musical Theatre Company, Chamber Music SF, and Smuin Ballet. Join other prestigious event sponsors including Chevron, Target, Tiffany & Co., McGuire Harley-Davison, Viking and WaMu. Please download the sponsorship packet now to learn about the exciting benefits that are available to your company or send an email to pwhite@draa.org to inquire about specific opportunities.

Auction Donation Opportunities

Sold out each year, On Broadway offers an excellent chance for you to position your name and brand to an audience of discerning and influential theatre patrons. Join other prestigious auction donors including: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek Yacht Club, Prima Ristorante, Footcandy, Lark Creek, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Viking Cooking School & Store, and Black Tie Transportation. On Broadway features only the highest-quality items in its live and silent auctions, including luxury vacation packages, exclusive dining and entertainment opportunities, unique sporting and recreation experiences, one-of-a-kind items and much more! On Broadway guests also have the unique chance to win spotlight raffle items including beautiful Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Please download the auction donation packet now to learn about the exciting benefits that are available to your company or send an email to pwhite@draa.org to inquire about specific opportunities.

THANK YOU to the Sponsors of On Broadway 2008

Signature Sponsor: Chevron

Presenting Jewelry Sponsor: Tiffany & Co.

Presenting Auction Sponsor: Viking - the GSC

Gift Sponsor: Archer Norris

Presenting Foundation Sponsor: Lesher Foundation

Show-Stopper Sponsors: Bank of the West, City of Walnut Creek, Duxiana, Brian & Lyn Hirahara, First Republic Bank, Eric Rudney, WaMu

Table Sponsors: Hillendale Home Care; Golden Gate Wealth Management of UBS; MCC Realty Group, Inc; Mechanics Bank; Neptune Holdings, LLC; Wells Fargo; Steve & Kris Aring; Steve & Mackenzie Lesher; Christian & Cheryl Valentine

Media Sponsors: Diablo Magazine, Contra Costa Times

On Broadway Committee

Event Co-Chairs:
Scott Mac Cormac
Mackenzie Lesher

Producer:
Scott Denison

Event Committee:
Catharine Baker, Susie Fisher, Diane Gilcrest, Hunter Gilliam, Brian Hirahara, Brooke Hutchison, Carolina Katz, Kris Lesher-Aring, Alisa Mac Cormac, Don Piper, Kevin Sánchez, Ranjit Sufi, Peggy White