You probably already know that ticket sales cover about half of our expenses. This is common for regional theatres our size. What you may not know is that the amount that we strive to raise each year to cover that “other half” is about $300,000. While Riverside prides itself on being efficient and lean, producing professional theatre comes with a price tag.
Your gift will help us make this season one of our best yet. Riverside Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, which means your gift is tax-deductible.
Diamonds or Denim is our annual fundraiser gala. The event features appetizers and desserts from local restaurants and cafes, fantastic live & silent auction items, a raffle drawing, and live music.
Diamonds or Denim 2012 will held Friday, Feb. 24 at hotelVetro suites & conference center in the Plaza Towers, 201 S. Linn St, Iowa City. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., the live auction, by Sharpless Auction begins at 8 p.m. and the raffle drawing will be held at 9 p.m.
This year the live music will be provided by Iowa City's most eclectic ensemble: The Recliners!
This year's raffle offers two fabulous prizes. Diamond Elegance: A 14K two-toned white and yellow gold diamond bracelet. Courtesy of an anonymous donor. Value $2,800. Shop (Locally) 'Til You Drop: A $1,000 Visa (R) Gift Card, useable anywhere Visa is accepted. Sponsored by Hills Bank and the Riverside Theatre Board of Directors. Value: $1,000.
Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Click here to print a raffle ticket order form.
Sampling of the items on the professional live auction:
Regular Tickets for Diamonds or Denim are $55 each ($45/ticket is tax-deductible).
Riverdog Pass Holder Discounted Tickets are $50 each ($40/ticket is tax-deductible).
A Table of 10 is $500 ($40/ticket is tax-deductible). To book a table of 10, contact the box office at 319-338-7672.
Tickets for Diamonds or Denim can be ordered by contacting the box office at 319-338-7672, Ordered online or Click here to print a ticket order form to mail to Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St, Iowa City IA 52245.
Individual Gifts can be made to our General Operating, Shakespeare Festival and Endowment funds. We also have earmarked funds, including the Janet G. Altman Fund for Music at Riverside, and the Kevin Pixa Eggers fund for Education.
Contributions can also be made in honor or in memory of a particular person.
Corporate Sponsorships are available for each production. Area businesses that support our productions enjoy a variety of benefits, including advertising, promotional and publicity opportunities, as well as complimentary tickets.
In-kind Donations of goods and services are always welcomed and appreciated. Items must be valued by the donor to receive a tax receipt. For more information, contact Jennifer Holan [email protected] And, take a look at our current wish list.
Gifts of Stock or mutual fund shares can also be donated. Please contact the theatre before making the donation, to ensure proper donor acknowledgement. For information on planned giving and other donor opportunities, please contact Jennifer Holan by email at [email protected] or by phone at 319-887-1360.
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