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25th Annual Nutcracker Family Dinner
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Guest will have the option of attending the matinee or evening performance
Palmer House Hilton in the State & Grand Ballrooms. 17 East Monroe Street Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-386-8921
www.Joffrey.org/NutDinner
Cost: for information regarding ticket or donation inquiries, contact Julia Doherty, Director of Special Events #312-386-8921
Appropriate for:
  • Ages: 0

The Women’s Board of The Joffrey Ballet presents the 25th Annual Nutcracker Family Dinner which will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at the Palmer House Hilton in the State and Grand Ballrooms. The enchanting evening will feature entertainment for children and adults alike, a traditional family-style meal, and of course, a thrilling performance of Robert Joffrey’sThe Nutcracker. Guests will have the option of attending the matinee or evening performance of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 15th.

 

Co-Chaired by Women’s Board members, Laura Kofoid and Carol Stone, the delightful evening begins at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Palmer House in the State Ballroom, with cocktails, punch, lively entertainment and special “Creation Stations” that the entire family can enjoy.

 

At 5:15 p.m., guests will be seated in the Grand Ballroom for a traditional family-style meal.

Ticket information:

 

Tickets to the event include a performance ticket for Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at either the matinee or evening performance of The Nutcracker at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 East Congress Parkway).

 

Transportation via trolley will be available from the theatre to the Palmer House for dinner guests’ convenience (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.).

 

Each child who attends the evening will receive a special holiday goodie bag.

 

Ticket Levels:

  • $400 Patron Adult Ticket
    • Premiere Level 1 seating at The Nutcracker performance and dinner
    • Recognition of level of support on event signage and printed materials
  • $250 Individual Adult Ticket
    • Level 2 Performance seating at The Nutcracker performance
    • Table seating at Nutcracker Family Dinner
  • $200 Individual Child Ticket
    • Level 2 Performance seating at The Nutcracker performance
    • Table seating at Nutcracker Family Dinner
  • $100 Nutcracker Cast Ticket
    • Only available to Joffrey 2012 Nutcracker Children’s Cast members
    • Nutcracker Family Dinner seating included
    • Performance ticket not included

 

This year, five levels of sponsorship and table opportunities have been introduced. The tables range from $3,750 to $25,000 and include exciting benefits before, during and after the event on December 15th.  Please visit www.Joffrey.org/NutDinner for more information.

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