Lafayette is proud of its long history of bringing great artists to the Lehigh Valley. The Williams Center has created arenas of partnership between the community and such extraordinary artists as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, jazz pianist McCoy Tyler, and Washington Ballet.

For well over a decade the center has presented its programs without seeking contributions from alumni and friends. College endowment funds, ticket revenues, and arts agency underwriting have been sufficient, until now, to make such programs possible.

As performance fees escalate and public funding for the arts becomes more competitive, however, it is essential that we turn to members of the Lafayette family to seek funds that will secure our future. In the process, we are offering opportunities to all who enroll as "Friends" to deepen their involvement with Williams Center programs, through an array of special programs.

Benefits

• Invitations to private concerts and receptions at Lafayette's Chateau Chavaniac
• "Meet the artists" backstage tours
• Special mailings of programming information and concert notes in advance of performances
• Invitations to "Director's Forum" talks at the Williams Center, highlighting special program themes
• Attendance at open rehearsals and artist roundtables with visiting performers

Questions? Call Ellis Finger, director, cultural programs, (610) 330-5010, fingerh@lafayette.edu