From March 23-28, 2014, the Auditorium Theatre held
one of our most ambitious projects in our National Historic Landmark’s 125-year
history…our Drive to 125 Challenge. During
this time, we committed to raising $125,000 in 125 hours. A unique opportunity from a generous friend
afforded us the chance to match every dollar raised provided we reached
our goal.
It was an
exhilarating and daunting several days—but in the end, we are pleased to say
that the entire campaign was a tremendous success. Of course, we never would have achieved our
goal without the kind support of our dear friends from throughout the
community.
It was a truly humbling experience to see so
many good people throughout Chicago united in support of this challenge. Friends
like you are the reason the Auditorium Theatre has persevered and triumphed for
125 years. Our 125th
anniversary is another step forward in etching our mark on the cultural
landscape of Chicago, and the world—and the kindness of good people like you
provide the fiber and the future of our mission. We would like to extend our deepest and most
profound gratitude to everyone who helped make the Drive to 125 Challenge a
success…we simply couldn’t do this without you.
As part of
our celebratory 125th year, we have placed a canvas banner in the
lobby located on the west wall near the bust of Ferdinand Peck, the man who
acted as both visionary and driving force behind the theatre’s inception. Even though the challenge is complete, for a
gift of $125, you can still sign your name to this commemorative canvas. The banner will continue to hang in our lobby
until August, 2015. At that time, it
will be placed in a time capsule until it is unveiled at our 200th
anniversary in 75 years. For more
information, please call (312) 341-2364.
