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Brandford Marsalis

Donors love Meet-the-Artist events like this one after the Branford Marsalis Quartet in Fall 2012.

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Giving to the arts brings you closer to the performers and makes your experience more memorable and fun!

View photos from the Meet-the-Artist event after My Fair Lady!

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12-13 Performing Arts Fund Co-Chairs

Meet the 2012-2013 Co-Chairs, the Maddens and the Wynjas.

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Pre-show Activities Engage Young Audiences

Shrek - Celebrity Cafe Swamp

This year for Shrek the Musical, we hosted a fun pre-show event for families! From creating finger puppets to drawing “freak flags” that celebrate what makes each of us unique, everybody had a great time. Check out some of the photos from the Shrek photo booth!

Donors’ Generosity Honored With 2012 Bravo Awards

The 2012 Bravo Award winners

In honor of the great Clifford Y. Stephens, whose vision and generosity made Stephens Auditorium a reality, a special event and award ceremony took place on stage on October 2nd. The Donor Appreciation Event celebrated over 500 donors whose gifts directly underwrite the talent fees paid to the performers who bring the arts to life… Read more »

Donors Help Keep The Performing Arts Alive

Travis Reed, sophomore in computer engineering, helped raise over $2,600 for the Performing Arts Fund this summer with his work at ISU Foundation.

It’s never easy asking strangers for help, but sophomore Travis Reed single-handedly inspired enough donors to raise over $2,600 for the Performing Arts Fund this summer. Those donations will help bring excellent musical and theatrical performances to Stephens Auditorium and continue to inspire new audiences to embrace the rich culture of Ames and the surrounding… Read more »