One McKendree Giving Day

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The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy Founder's Day!
 
 
 
Today, we celebrate McKendree University’s birthday and its incredible legacy of education, community, and the arts! As we honor this special day, we invite you to be part of the future by supporting One McKendree Giving Day.
 
With just hours left to go, we’re striving to reach our $20,000 goal for the Hett’s 20th season! Your gift today helps sustain world-class performances, arts education, and unforgettable experiences for years to come. 💜
 
Any donation of $100 or more makes you a Friend of the Hett for the 2025-2026 season. Plus, when you give before May 29, 2025, you’ll lock in current Friends of the Hett donor rates before they increase!
 
 
GIVE NOW!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Make a gift of $40 or more, and receive a pair of McKendree-branded winter gloves as a token of our appreciation.
 
You'll be keeping hands and hearts warm on One McKendree Giving Day!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Support the Hett at any level!

Supporter - $100 + (price goes up to $150 on May 29, 2025)
  • Advance ticket purchase privilege (limit 6 per show during early sales period)
  • Discount on all tickets
  • Annual Season magazine (mailed in July)
  • Recognition in the Hett’s lobby, on the Hett’s website, and in digital programs (donations must be received before August 11, 2025)
  • Ticket exchange privilege
 
Patron - $250 +
  • All the above, plus:
  • Invitation for 2 to our Annual Preview Event.
 
Benefactor - $500 +
  • All the above, plus:
  • Two tickets to any performance
  • Two passes to the Director’s Lounge for one performance of choice
 
Star - $1,000 + (price goes up to $1250 on May 29, 2025)
  • All the above, plus:
  • Four additional tickets (six tickets total) to be used at any performance
  • One reserved parking spot in Lot B for one performance of choice
  • Priority seating – you pick your seats before tickets go on sale
 
Director's Circle - $2,500 +
  • All the above, plus:
  • Six additional tickets (twelve tickets total) to be used at any performance
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages in private lounge before each performance
  • Parking in Lot B (next to the Hett) for all McKendree Presents
  • Private meet and greet with the artists before the performance, when available.
  • No ticket limit during pre-sale
  • Never a waiting list
 
 
 
GIVE NOW!
 
 
 
 
 
Don't miss Chicago Tap Theatre at the Hett on Saturday, February 22!
 
 
 
 
 
Chicago Tap Theatre is a young and vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take tap to the next level of creativity and innovation.
 
Chicago Tap Theatre is one of the most critically, well-regarded dance companies in Chicago. They perform an annual three-show season in Chicago and tour both throughout America and Europe. Their performances have been chosen as the Top Ten Dance events of the year by The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, SeeChicagoDance, and Windy City Media. 
 
Mark Yonally, the founder and artistic director of Chicago Tap Theatre, has developed a national an international reputation as a performer, with solo performances in Chicago, Helsinki, Barcelona, New York, Amsterdam, and Paris. Chicago Stage Standard has described Chicago Tap Theatre as "a collision of unparalleled footwork, live music, and storytelling that dares the rest of the tap world to elevate its game."

FRIENDS: $36.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $45.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.50 Youth
 
 
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Visit our website for the latest entertainment coming to the Hett
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Become a Friend today!
 
 
 
 
Thank you to our donors and patrons of the arts. Your continued support is very important to us! Please consider a gift today to keep the arts alive at McKendree University.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Using an IRA to make a charitable donation can help lower a tax bill and help a worthy cause. Distributions must be made directly to the Hett. Email us for more information!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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