WHAT IS GREAT GIVE DAY?
Great Give Day is a 24-hour, online giving event organized by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to grow philanthropy in our community. Great Give Day inspires community members to come together for 24 hours to celebrate and support local nonprofits. The DeWitt Operahouse Theatre is honored to be a recipient during this important event.
To celebrate Great Give Day we have a day packed with events including prizes, free classic movies and more!
WHAT IS THE OPERAHOUSE?
It’s hard to find someone in the community who doesn't have a fond memory of the Operahouse - first movie, performing in a play, attending a travelogue, watching a dance recital.
The DeWitt Operahouse Theatre has been providing entertainment to DeWitt and surrounding communities continuously since 1878. It is best known for showing current movies at affordable prices. The Operahouse is a venue for several private and community events. The original stage is still used as a performance space for local musicians and entertainers. We are also home to the First Central State Bank Gallery which showcases local artists work throughout the year.
WHY IS YOUR DONATION IMPORTANT?
The DeWitt Operahouse Theatre is overseen by The DeWitt Theater Company, Inc., a nonprofit organization with a local board of directors. While income from ticket sales and concessions pay for day-to-day operating expenses and employee wages, the endowment fund is essential in the upkeep and continuing operation of the 140-year-old building. It also helps keep ticket prices and concessions affordable.
It’s hard to imagine our community without the Operahouse. By making a donation of $10 or more to the Operahouse on Great Give Day you will ensure that never happens. Thank you for your donation and being an integral part of our success!
If you can't make our event you can still donate! Go to www.GreatGiveDay.org on Thursday, May 10 and look for DeWitt Operahouse on the leaderboard. Make a gift of $10 or more and spread the word in person and on social media! Donations can be scheduled ahead of time. |
Thursday May 10, 2018
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
THURSDAY, MAY 10
1-2:30 p.m. Open House
Stop in to make a donation between 1-2:30 p.m. and sign up to win movie passes and more. View the short film about the history of the Operahouse in the auditorium while munching on some free popcorn!
3:30 p.m. Special Afternoon Matinee
Donate $5 or more and get in free. Concession specials and prizes.
7 p.m. Classic Movie
Donate $5 or more and get in to the movie free. Concession specials and prizes.
Donations of $5 or more for 3:30 and 7 PM movie. Open house from 1-2:30 PM is free.
(563) 659-8213
www.GreatGiveDay.org
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1010 6th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742 – (563) 659-8500 – info@dewittiowa.org