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LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
LEAD SPONSOR
closerlook
,
inc.
is a Chicago-based digital
marketing agency serving the pharmaceu-
tical industry, founded in 1987. closer-
look has generously supported Lyric
Opera, including sponsoring Fantasy of the Opera for the past four seasons and as
Lead Sponsor of Fantasy of the Opera in 2012. David Ormesher, closerlook’s CEO
and founder, serves on Lyric Opera’s Board of Directors. closerlook is proud to be
the Lead Sponsor of this year’s
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
concert.
COSPONSORS
An Anonymous Donor
Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges the generous support of an anonymous
donor to make the
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
concert possible.
AT&T
and the AT&T Foundation have together provided more than $1.9 billion of
charitable commitment to communities across the country during the course of
their history. They believe that supporting arts groups and cultural assets is a key
element of enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve. This is the seventh consecutive
year AT&T has cosponsored the
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
concert.
Baker Tilly
is a full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized
professionals connect with you through refreshing candor and clear industry
insight. Baker Tilly speaks your language and identifies with your goals to
consistently deliver solutions that are just right for you. And, as an independent member of Baker Tilly
International, the world’s eighth largest network of accounting firms, Baker Tilly brings you access to
market-specific knowledge in 125 countries. Lyric Opera Board member Timothy Christen is Baker
Tilly’s chairman and CEO. Last season, the firm cosponsored Lyric’s successful Wine Auction 2012.
James and Laurie Bay
are devoted Lyric Opera patrons and are actively involved in the arts in Chicago.
Jim Bay is on Lyric’s Board of Directors, and together they and the James N. and Julie B. Bay Foundation
have sponsored Lyric’s Wine Auction 2012, NExT Discount Tickets for College Students, and the
Overture Society Luncheons.
Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation
is generously cosponsoring the
Stars of Lyric Opera
at Millennium Park
concert for a second year. Christine and Paul are loyal donors and long-time sub-
scribers to Lyric, and their support of this concert helps bring their passion for opera to thousands.
Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank
are loyal subscribers and donors to Lyric Opera. They help introduce
new audiences to Lyric through their support of Operathon, Education and Community-Engagement
Programs, and for the fourth time, the
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
concert.
Greg and Ann Jones & Family
are pleased to cosponsor tonight’s
Stars of Millennium Park Concert
.
In past seasons they have supported several Lyric events including Wine Auction 2012, the Opera Ball,
and Fantasy of the Opera, as well as Lyric’s annual campaign. Greg Jones is a member of Lyric’s Board
of Directors.
Music Performance and Film Funds
has generously cosponsored the
Stars of Lyric Opera at
Millennium Park
concert for many years. Established in 1948 by the recording companies of North
America and the American Federation of Musicians, the Fund’s mission is to present admission-free, live,
musical performances of high quality to the people of the United States and Canada.
