BACKSTAGE PASS:
The Clemens Center Gala

Join us for our Backstage Pass Gala 2023, the Clemens Center’s largest annual party where guests get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the theatre while helping raise funds to support and sustain our historic building and the diversity of performing arts programming that we present each year. This year’s event will feature:

Spotlight Seating on the Powers Theater Stage
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Exclusive Backstage Tours
Live & Silent Auctions
Wine Pull
Dance Party & Dessert

Special Live Performance by:
Mentalist & Mind Reader Christopher Grace

Catering by:
Serendipity Catering

Join us and take center stage as you help us reach our goal of $70,000 at this year’s gala celebration! Every dollar earned will help support and sustain our historic theatre and the performing arts programming we provide each year.

Sponsorship Support:
If your business would like to support this year’s gala, sponsorships are still available. We would also be happy to customize a package to best suit your needs. View the available sponsor packages and benefits below:

Many Thanks to our 2023 Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Centerpiece Sponsor:

Wine Pull Sponsor:

Bar Sponsor:

Photography Sponsor:

Dessert Sponsor:

Lock & Key Sponsor :

Gift Bag Sponsors:

Table Sponsors:

Capriotti Properties
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Guthrie
Hesselson’s
HOLT Architects/Streeter Associates, Inc.
L. Glenn Poppleton
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co., LLP
XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT COMMITTEE
Laury Ellen Ward, Chair
Karen Cromer, Executive Director
Christina Episcopo
Kate Fuller
William Kasian
L. Glenn Poppleton
Holly Strickland

For questions and/or more information, please contact:
Kate Fuller Director of Development (607) 735-2776 | katef@clemenscenter.org

Masking and proof of vaccination are not required for event attendees. If conditions change in the region to merit a return to use of masks, you will be informed in advance.

Dates/times/programs/protocols subject to change. 

You can request a copy of our most recently filed financial report from the Charities Bureau Registry on the New York Attorney General’s website www.charitiesnys.com or by contacting us:

Chemung County Performing Arts dba Clemens Center, PO Box 1046, Elmira, NY 14902
New York State Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005

Information on New York charitable organizations can be found on the New York Attorney General’s website www.charitiesnys.com or by contacting (212) 416-8401.