Porgy and Bess

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Special Thanks

Acknowledgements The following individuals and organizations have very generously provided gifts and services in support of Lyric Opera’s efforts: American Airlines for its 33 year partnership as The Official Airline of Lyric Opera of Chicago. Chicago Tribune Media Group for its promotional support of The Magic Victrola. Jenner & Block and Craig C. Martin, Partner for the firm’s pro bono legal services throughout the year. Jeanne Gang and the Studio Gang Architects for design of the Concert Shell to debut at Lyric’s 60th Anniversary Concert on November 1, 2014.

Generous Gifts Art Institute of Chicago Calihan Catering cinevative Classic Color Coco Pazzo HMS Media, Inc. Hoy Jewell Events Catering Piccolo Sogno

Special Gifts BBJ Linen

Notable Gifts Hall’s Rental KD Mailing & Fulfillment Martha C. Nussbaum

Brook Furniture Rental Bruce Packaging, Inc. Cru Cafe e.leaven Food Company Frankie’s Scaloppine

Lee Freeman, Jr. Lloyd’s Chicago

This performance is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Lyric Opera of Chicago is a member of OPERA America.

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