Serving the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts and the Tracy community
Newsletter - July 2018
SAVE THE DATES
Advance Ticket Purchase Party
For Foundation Members Only
August 8
Time: TBA

As a member of the Grand Foundation, you have the opportunity to purchase your tickets for the Grand Theatre's upcoming 2018-19 Presenting Season before they are available to the general public.

All Grand Foundation members will be invited. Look for your invitation in the mail. You will also receive an email about this season's amazing shows prior to the party so you can choose your favorites and be ready to order that night.

Because the Season Opening act promises to sell out (remember Trace Adkins in 2016?), you won't want to miss out on your chance to buy your tickets early.

(Reminder: If you wait until this party to renew your existing membership or sign up for the first time, you will miss out on the 15% discount running through July 31st. So renew soon!)
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Season Opener &
Foundation VIP Reception
September 14
Time: TBA

We can't tell you who will kick off the 2018-19 Present-ing Season yet. But, we can say: You will want to be there! A nationally-recognized performer will help us celebrate the 12th season of amazing performances at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts.

The Grand Foundation will host a VIP Reception for its members prior to the show with sponsorship from Commercial Maintenance Renovation.
Executive Director's Corner
Members & friends of the Grand Foundation,

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer; filled with family barbecues, travel and activities at the Grand Theatre! While the shows are on hiatus until the 2018/19 Season starts in September, there are plenty of activities and classes at the Grand to keep you and your family busy throughout the long summer days. Be sure to check out what’s going on and sign up early as classes fill up fast!

The Foundation and the Grand Theatre are looking forward to an eventful 2018/19 Season. Lots of planning is going into place to make it truly exciting! Take advantage of our exclusive membership to gain early access to tickets, discounts and year-long benefits. Right now we have 15% off all membership levels until the end of July. Get a new membership or renew now! Be ready for the upcoming Season well in advance. Looking forward to seeing all of our members at the upcoming Advanced Ticket Purchase Party on August 8th! Save the date!!

Valerie Umana
Executive Director
Community Honors Long-time
Grand Employee with Seat Dedication
Don Ouellette said his good-byes to the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts and the Tracy community at the end of June following eight years of working to make the theatre a success.

In recognition of his commitment to the Grand Theatre, over $2,000 was donated to the Grand Foundation's Clyde Bland Endowment Fund by Tracy residents and a seat in the ETK Theatre was dedicated in Don's name.
Limited Edition Print of Mural
Available for Purchase Soon
The Grand Foundation will soon be selling high quality prints of the reproduced Anthony Heinsbergen mural that is displayed in the lobby of the theatre. Watch for more info if you are interested in purchasing a limited edition of this amazing work.
New Exhibition Opens in Grand's Galleries
The final show of the 2017-18 Exhibitions Season, Gateway to the Subconscious by Marjorie Darrow, opened on June 29th in the GWF Energy & Souza Galleries. The Exhibition runs until July 28th.

According to the exhibition flyer, Darrow's work combines forms from nature with "plant and animal species to create a surreal interplay of dance and geometry."

Gallery Talk with Majorie Darrow
Saturday, July 14th
noon to 2 pm
free to the public
Grand Foundation Announces Board Changes
The Grand Foundation is pleased to announce that Cynthia Souza has become the president of the Grand Foundation. Cynthia has served as vice president for the past three years and has spearheaded the Foundation's Student Film Festival as well as many other projects. Cynthia was one of the earliest proponents of the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. With her past service as president of the Community Foundation of San Joaquin and executive director of the Tracy Chamber of Commerce, she brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

Kaylin (Schack) Dell'Aringa has completed three years as president of the Grand Foundation. Under her leadership, the Foundation increased the Clyde Bland Endowment Fund to over $100,000 and donated tens of thousands of dollars to the Grand Theatre Center to support arts programming and performances. Kaylin was crucial to the growing success of the Foundation's signature fundraiser, Dancing with the Tracy Stars.
At right: Outgoing Grand Foundation
President Kaylin Dell'Aringa
From GF Board Member
Ann Langley:

Kaylin has been a truly dynamic force for
the Grand Foundation. Her term has
been marked by amazing growth and accomplishments for the Foundation. Her heart is as big as the high goals she sets for herself. Kaylin leads by the example of her steadfast commitment to serve... her fellow Board members, the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, and all the folks who call Tracy home. I’m so proud to have served under Kaylin’s leadership.
Thank you to our new and continuing members of the Foundation's Board of Directors:
Julie Andrade
Jeff Bordes
Becki Brown
Kaylin Dell'Aringa
Andrea Fagundes
Dave Garcia
Param Gill
Jim Haskell
Tiffanie Heben
Cliff Hudson
Donna Mizuno
Chris Moses
Sharon Moses
Grace Paget
Ann Langley
Michael Langley
Cynthia Souza
Mike Souza
Dr. Andrew Trosien
Pat Vargas
Looking for something for
your kids to do this summer?
The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts has summer camps and art classes throughout July and August that your kids will love. Check out the full selection in the Summer Catalog .
MUPPET STYLE PUPPET MAKING
Students of all ages will have a chance to create their
very own Muppet style puppet. At the conclusion of the workshop, they will perform in a live show for their families, friends, and the public. Instructors help all skill levels along the way in this fun, nurturing, and engaging class. Students will need to bring a bag lunch and a long-sleeve shirt or costume that ts the puppeteer and can be altered to integrate with their new puppet. All other supplies will be provided. 

Begins July 23rd. For students ages 7 to adult.

This camp is underwritten by the generous support of the Grand Foundation.