BENEFICIARIES

Great seats for great causes!

At the end of the summer, the benches will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit Nazareth College Arts Center, Rochester City Ballet, the New York Wine & Culinary Center and an additional 501(c)3 non-for-profit of the high-bidder’s choice.

About our beneficiaries.

NAZARETH COLLEGE ARTS CENTER

For over 40 years, Nazareth College has presented the best in dance, children’s theatre and international entertainment to the region, and has made Rochester a destination for the greatest performers from around the globe. With the completion of the renovation of the Arts Center in 2009 and the launch of our 10-day summer dance festival in 2010, Nazareth College will increase its already significant contribution to arts and culture in Greater Rochester.

ROCHESTER CITY BALLET

Considered one of the best regional ballet companies in the United States, Rochester City Ballet is a contemporary ballet company that has garnered a long list of accolades and enjoyed the support of a wonderfully dedicated audience. The company’s repertoire mixes award-winning contemporary works and classic story ballets to create a unique and unmistakable quality of art.

NEW YORK WINE & CULINARY CENTER

Designed to engage, excite and inspire people in a celebration of New York wine and food, the New York Wine & Culinary Center is an educational and experiential gateway to New York State's incredible wine, food and culinary industries.