Sunday, June 27, 2010

Raue Center Reveals It's 10th Anniversary Season

The Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake, is preparing a celebration. The upcoming season marks the 10th anniversary of the Raue Center. The celebration includes a variety of world-renowned performing artists, musicians, comedians, dancers and more.

The Raue Center gives a little taste of what they have put together in the line-up. Included are several big names including American folk legend Arlo Guthrie, Steinway prodigies Danny Wright and Emily Bear, New Shanghai Circus, One Night of Queen, Tony award winner The 39 Steps, and of course, Lucy’s Café.

With the community’s support, Raue Center has made great strides over the past ten years with programs such as Mission Imagination, inspiring school children through the performing arts, and Sage Studio, workshops in theatre, film, acting, stand-up comedy and improve. In addition, their Visual Arts program provides artistic nourishment, education and creative expression; and FOCUS showcases the talents of the community’s youth.

Richard Kuranda, Executive Director of Raue Center, says, “We are very proud of our accomplishments and the community involvement over the past ten years and are excited as we look to the next ten years and the opportunities that lie ahead.” Along with the success of their educational programs, Raue Center continues to provide outstanding programming that consists of Tony, Grammy and Oscar Award winning artists and shows.

To celebrate and show their thanks to those who have made 10 years possible, Raue Center is offering a special “Rock the Raue” promotion to subscription purchasers. Just purchase a subscription between July 5 and September 12 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to get your subscription free! Plus, you’ll receive a discount card valid at local restaurants. Please note that only one subscription is eligible if multiples are purchased and Lucy’s Café subscriptions are excluded.

Raue Center offers several “build-your-own” subscription packages to choose from. As in the past, subscribers have extra benefits! First Notice: You’ll receive the first chance to purchase any added shows to our season.

Discount: Your discount rate is locked in for the entire year. Purchase more shows at a later date and keep the same discount.

Payment Plans: Subscribers can make monthly payments all the way up to two weeks before their first show. Please note that all subscriptions must be paid in full before tickets are released.

Ticket Exchange: Only subscribers can exchange their tickets with no exchange fee. Available subscription packages include “Create Your Own”, “Music”, “Family” and “Lucy’s Café”.

Subscriptions are on sale July 5 but Raue Center is accepting pre-orders now. Single tickets are on sale September 1. Be sure to buy early for the best seats! For more information, visit www.rauecenter.org or the Box Office at 26 N. Williams Street or 815.356.9212. Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization located in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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