Events

Honorary Producers Luncheon

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Lesher Center for the Arts

DRAA’s Honorary Producers Luncheon is an annual event where business leaders are honored for their contributions to the arts. Held “on-stage” in the Hofmann Theatre at the Lesher Center for the Arts , the gourmet luncheon offers attendees the unique opportunity to network with peers and to enjoy private performances from arts groups funded by DRAA. In addition, attendees hear from dynamic business leaders who share their experiences about the benefits they receive from successful partnerships with DRAA. 

The eleventh annual Honorary Producers Luncheon took place March 5, 2008. Sponsored by Chevron and First Republic Bank, the event was attended by more than seventy prominent business leaders from more than 20 businesses.  Private performances from Contra Costa Musical Theater’s production of Cinderella, DLOC's Man of La Mancha , and Center REPertory Company’s Hank Williams: Lost Highway , showcased the event.  Attendees were briefed on the future of the arts by LCA General Manager Scott Denison, DRAA Executive Director Peggy White, Event Chairs Gary Fisher and Angie Coffee, DRAA President Gil Berkeley and Chairman of DRAA Development Kevin Sánchez. View photos and info from the 2007 event.

The Honorary Producers Luncheon is a component of DRAA’s Business Alliance for the Arts Program. This program allows businesses of all sizes to support the arts. As part of the program DRAA works with businesses throughout the region to develop strategic alliances with arts producers that best meet their business objectives and that yield exceptional philanthropic and marketing benefits. The goal of the program is to create mutually beneficial enduring partnerships. Sponsorship opportunities are available. 

Debrah Cook, Susie Fisher, Matt Lonner and DRAA President-Elect Gary Fisher of Chevron	Holly Krassner and Barney Fonzi of Diablo Magazine; Stacey Street of California Symphony and Michael Butler of Center REP	DRAA Board Members Diana Israel and Scott Mac Cormac of WaMu
Kellie & Dan Udoutch of Duxiana	DRAA President-Elect Gary Fisher and DRAA President Gil Berkeley
Jennifer George of Tiffany & Co. speaks with Steve and MacKenzie Lesher	Michael & Lauren White perform	On Broadway Co-Chairs Scott Mac Cormac and Mackenzie Lesher
Angie Coffee of First Republic Bank	DRAA President-Elect Gary Fisher of Chevron	DRAA President Gil Berkeley