SEASON 28 DONORS
Apex:
Nile & Lois Dusdieker
Carol Hills
Virginia Michalicek
John & Dyan Smith
Mark & Tracy Zimmerman
Anonymous
Ambassadors:
Krumm Charitable Trust
Heuer Publishing
Steve Michalicek
Beth Ann Swaney
Mary Susan Taylor
Champions:
Sarah Antin
DNE Caplan Family
Kolln Foundation
Deb & Charlie Kucera
Beth Ann Swaney
Mike & Sandra Thome
Leaders:
Adam & Stephanie Kaefring
Ann Lipsky
Anonymous
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Curt Cox
David Maier & Matt McGrane
David & Mary Ellen Rethwisch
International Paper
Martha & Harold Brown
Patricia Koza
John & Ann Persick
Troy & Shawn Reineke
Sallie Sun Streib Fund
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Robert & Bertha Tribuno
Paul & Gail Williams
John & Virginia Wilts
Advocates:
John Ballard
James Beranek
Jennifer Bliss & Eric Hoffman
Elizabeth Daly
Betty Debban
Keith & Cheryl Krewer
Scot Brown & Julie Lammers
Stephen & Cyndy Logue
Rebecca Marek
David & Mary Jo Rater
Abigail Rethwisch
Joan & Peter Riley
Joyce Summerwill
Joni & Marc Wallace
Friends:
Jim Arenson
Arlon Berkhof & Tara Beem
Brandon & Kim Blankenship
Guy Booth
Lisa Doom
Robyn Ginther
Barbara & David Koch
Denise Klemp
Suzanne Lagina
Mark & Corenne Liabo
Cathy & Larry Leichliter
Jean Leonard
Judy & Matt Ramsey
Barb & Joe Schmall
Lora Schmoll
Libby Slappey & Charles Crawley
Brian Talyat
Wilcox Family Fund
Foundation:
Richard & Linden Aerts
Judy & Pat Baird
Jim & Anna Barker
Catherine Basile
Kenneth Bauer
Nancy Baumgartner
Catherine Biro
Catherine Blando
Avery Boom
Katherine Borowiec
John & Karen Brandt
Cary Brock
Jeff Brown
Tracey & Jon Brown
Deborah Brown
Julie & Chris Brown
Carol Brown
Scott Brunscheen
Nathan Callahan
Paul Cassani
Clarissa Cejka
Megan Conrad
Sally & Randy Davison
Dr. William A Davis & Kathryn Franzenburg
Mike & Monica Dunbar
Tad & Stephanie Ennen
Eric Ferring
Taylor Fiser
Jean Frauenholz
Kathleen Gass
Lena Gilbert
Karla & Dennis Goettel
Susan Groff VanArendonk
Nancy Hagen & Jonathan Thull
Jacqueline Halbloom
Caitlin Hartman
Alicia Helden
Diana & William Heinemann
Marlene Horton
Pamella Hughes
John Hudson
Bruce Johnson
Dee Ann Schwitters Johnson
William & Susan Jones
Dr. David Judisch
Jeanette Kellerman
Robert Kemp
Kalvin Keele
Richard Kohl
Kelle Kucharski
Alan Lange
Henry Lammers
Ben & Kara Lammers
Sydney Lammers
Anne Lenzen
Mark Logan
Marcia Lofdahl
Mark & Corenne Liabo
Luke Malone
Margie & Robert Marrs
Steven & Heather Mescher
Stephanie Michalicek
Paula Miller
Rachel Mills
Rebecca Mummaw & Mark Johnson
Amanda Nichols
Joe Oleary
Kevin Papp
Zhen Rammelsberg
Richard & Linda Randell
Gaye Roberts
John & Karen Roltgen
Paul & Cindy Sale
Sandra Scaia
Jane Scheer & Rob Hursch
Lora Schmoll
Marie Schulte
Dee Ann Schwitters Johnson
Mary Seyfer
Charles & Mary Sue Vernon
Dennis Wangeman
Jim & Christine Walters
Jane Westendorf
Dennis Willhoit
Mark & Molly Williams
Susan Wolverton
INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR PERKS
GIVE TO CRO
SUPPORT THE ARTS. ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.
Your gift to Cedar Rapids Opera helps keep opera alive, vibrant, and accessible right here in Eastern Iowa. Every donation — no matter the size — directly supports our productions, education programs, and outreach initiatives that inspire audiences of all ages
FOUNDATION (UP TO $249)
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Receive notice of special CRO events
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Recognition in CRO's digital program
FRIENDS ($250-499)
Everything above plus:
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Recognition in CRO printed program
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Invitation to CRO Insider events
ADVOCATES ($500-999)
Everything above plus:
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Annual CRO donor mainstage production gift
LEADERS ($1,000-2,499)
Everything above plus:
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Access to a behind-the-scenes tour of the January production
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Invitation to the Donors’ Lounge during intermission
CHAMPIONS ($2,500-4,999)
Everything above plus:
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Attendance at January production dress rehearsal
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Invitation to January production cast party
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Invitation to production week dinner with the General Director and/or Board President
AMBASSADORS ($5,000-9,999)
Everything above plus:
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One season poster signed by principal cast
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Private dinner for two guests with Maestro Kleinknecht or General Director Tad Ennen and Board President
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Supertitle recognition prior to performance
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Invitation to all production cast parties
APEX ($10,000+)
Everything above plus:
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Private dinner for four guests with Maestro Kleinknecht or General Director Tad Ennen and Board President
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One pop-up artist performance at your place of business or home
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous supporters whose contributions fuel the passion and creativity of our performances each season!
But we can't do it alone - We invite you to join us in bringing the magic of opera to life by becoming a donor today. Your support ensures that Cedar Rapids continues to thrive as a hub of artistic excellence.