Monday, June 1 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Grand Rapids Ballet
341 Ellsworth Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Cost: $35 for Members of all chapters
$50 for Non-Members of all chapters
Free to Sponsors of all chapters
*** Special offer- $25 for Guests of Members and Sponsors of all chapters
Join us for a memorable evening of art, connection, and community as TMA West Michigan, RMA West Michigan (Risk Management Association of West Michigan) & CREW West Michigan host an exclusive inside look at the Grand Rapids Ballet. Founded in 1971, this non-profit has faithfully served the city for decades. As culture and the community continue to evolve, this organization is in the midst of a rebirth and renewal. With new leadership, the Ballet hopes to cast a wider net, aiming to expose more residents to this beautiful form of art and entertainment. With work and commitment, Michigan's only professional classical ballet company will not just SURVIVE, but will THRIVE.
Event Schedule
5:00 – 5:45 PM | Registration, Networking, Drinks & Appetizers
Mingle with fellow professionals while enjoying cocktails and charcuterie in the beautiful Atrium.
5:45 PM | Welcome Remarks
5:50 – 6:20 PM | Special Dance Performance
Enjoy a live performance by members of the acclaimed Grand Rapids Ballet, showcasing the grace and talent of Michigan’s only professional ballet company. Located in the Peter Martin Wege Theater, this unique theater allows attendees to experience ballet from a close vantage point...once described as "ballet in your living room".
6:20 – 6:40 PM | Transition Discussion
The evening will also feature an open discussion on the current state of this longstanding artistic organization.
Discussion topics to include:
*The effects of aging donor demographics on artistic and cultural organizations in our city.
*Upcoming traffic pattern changes in the Wealthy Street corridor (including the Arcisure Amphitheater and remapping of the highway on ramps) and the implications for the neighborhood where the Ballet resides.
*Executive Leadership turnover and the importance of planning for non-profits and businesses.
***Special Offer: Bring a friend at a discounted rate ($25)! We want to meet your peers, colleagues and professional/personal partners!
This event was made possible in part by a grant from the TMA Global Chapter Resource and Response Committee (CRRC). Please consider membership in TMA by joining the TMA West Michigan! Click here to join.
Register now!