Local business professionals return to the Otto M. Budig theatre
with a rock-n-roll salute to American and British music
Covington, KY – On Saturday, June 16 and again on Saturday, June 23, more than 40 prominent business and community leaders from across greater Cincinnati will get out from behind their desks, leave behind their suits and computers, grab their instruments and take to The Carnegie’s Otto M. Budig theatre stage for the 5th Annual Suits That Rock benefit concert.
Themed “Yanks, Brits and Hits,” this year’s performances will pay tribute to some of the most popular American and British music from the early 60’s up to today. The set list will include crowd favorites by artists such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Adele, Jimi Hendrix, Train, Toby Keith, Bruce Springsteen and many more.
“We have so much fun up there on stage, but our audience seems to have as much fun as we do” said John Domaschko, co-founder of Suits That Rock. “For most of the year we’re like most business professionals, but the two nights we get to perform on stage at The Carnegie, that’s an opportunity to live out musical passions and connect with a great crowd. You can’t beat that experience.”
Started in 2008, Suits That Rock has become The Carnegie’s annual sell-out fundraising event. A favorite amongst Carnegie patrons, popularity has grown such that in 2010 an encore performance date was added. Proceeds from both evenings benefit The Carnegie’s Eva G. Farris Education Center programs, which provide children with creative experiences and exposure to the arts.
“Suits That Rock is not only a fun night, but it plays a huge role in supporting our education outreach initiatives,” said Katie Brass, Executive Director for The Carnegie. “Each year our costs increase and the funds from Suits help pay for much needed general operating expenses including salaries, supplies and the maintenance of the education center … expenses that are not covered by grants or contracts.”
Tickets to Suits That Rock are just $50 for Mezzanine, $75 for Orchestra, per person (reserved seat), and include a commemorative Suits That Rock mug, dinner by-the-bite, valet parking and a rockin’ good time. A cash bar is provided by The Avenue Lounge. Doors open at 6:30pm each evening with “Suits” taking the stage at 7:30pm.
Tickets are available by calling The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940 (Tues – Fri, noon – 5pm) or online at http://www.thecarnegie.com.
2012 Suits That Rock Line Up:
- Cliff Adams – Adjunct Professor, University of Cincinnati
- Shelia Baker – Vice President of Corporate Development, First Title Agency, Inc.
- Bob Blanchard – Former Group Vice President, P&G
- Ramona Blaine – Director of Student Accounts at Daymar College
- Gary Bockelman – President and CEO of Merand Corporation, a non-profit and higher education consulting firm
- Tom Bosse – The Law Offices of Thomas W. Bosse, PLLC
- Paul Bromwell – Chief Information Officer, Frost Brown Todd LLC
- Steve Brunner – CPA, Manager with Ossege Combs & Mann
- Kevin Canafax – Midwest Vice President Public Affairs, Fidelity Investments
- John Caulfield – Assistant Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations for Cincinnati Bell
- Doug Chambers – Senior Vice President of Facilities, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- Don Clare – Emergency room nurse, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- Elaine Diehl – Morning Music Host on WNKU, 89.7, 104.1,105.9 online at wnku.org
- Jan Diehl – Music Educator and Band Director, Guardian Angels School
- John Domaschko – CPA and former Chairman of the Airport Board, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Foundation, Kentucky Educational Television and former vice-chairman of the board of Public Broadcasting Service in Washington, DC
- David Ellis – Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor, UBS Financial Services
- Dick Felger – Vice President and part owner, PAR Excellence Systems
- Larry Flemer – Attorney, Statman, Harris & Eyrich
- Mickey Foellger – Senior Status Circuit Judge, Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Gregg Fusaro – Regional Development Partner, Capital Investment Group
- Jim Gaines – Retired Airline Pilot
- Mike Glenn – Management consultant specializing in strategic planning, executive coaching and succession planning.
- Richard Goering – Event production and music instruction
- Dennis Hetzel – Executive Director, Ohio Newspaper Association
- Ken Holliday – Commercial Real Estate Broker, Huff Commercial Group
- Ed Hughes – President/CEO, Gateway Community and Technical College
- Melissa Lutz – Principal/Director of Marketing, Champlin Architecture
- Dave Miller – President, Buddy Rogers Music
- Todd Mills – Manager of Safety Engineering, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America
- Graeme Murray – Consultant; Retired, P&G
- Lenny Murray – Broker/Owner, Murray Real Estate Associates
- Mickey Murray – Family Practice Physician
- Ken Poleyeff – Senior Software Engineer, Cornerstone Brands
- Chuck Reed – Director of Engineering and Facilities, Newport Aquarium
- Scott Risner – Unit Manager, Pike Electric
- Paula Roe –VP, St. Elizabeth Grant County, Covington and Business Health Services
- Tim Ryan – North America Key Account Manager – Kantar Media
- Greg Shumate – Corporate Attorney, Frost Brown Todd
- Melissa Singer-Reed – Vice President, Business Development, Planes Companies
- Marilyn Stevens – Independent Consultant, Arbonne International
- Steve Stevens – President, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
- Julie Vonderhaar – Director of Business Operations for State Farm Insurance
- Ed Wilbers – President, Wilbers and Sons Builders
- Gary Wright – Managing Director, Integra Realty Resources
2012 Suits That Rock Sponsors:
- Gold Sponsors – Fidelity Investments, Toyota
- Silver Sponsors – Buddy Rogers Music, Champlin Architecture, Deloitte, Frost Brown Todd, Jeff Thomas Catering, Legg Mason Investment Counsel, Metropolitan Club, PNC Bank
- Bronze Sponsors – BMW, Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts, Fifth Third Bank, Johnson Investment Counsel, Resolveit IT and Management, Sara and Michelle Vance Waddell
- Production Sponsors: Bamboo Room Studios, River City Productions
- Creative Design: Deskey Branding
- Bar provided by – The Avenue Lounge
- ATM Provided By: PNC Bank
About The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts venue serving the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. Over the course of the past 10 years The Carnegie has “morphed” from a grassroots gallery with an education component into an all-inclusive arts organization offering professional theatre, art exhibitions showcasing the best of local and regional artists, and a comprehensive arts education program.
The Carnegie is home to the Carnegie Galleries, comprised of more than 6,000 square feet of gallery space where emerging and established artists exhibit in multiple shows throughout the year; the Eva G. Farris Education Center, which provides arts education to thousands of children, many of whom are at or below the poverty level; and the newly renovated 465-seat Otto M. Budig Theatre, which offers an affordable theatre space for local, up-and-coming and established production companies and is home to The Carnegie’s Theatre and Concert Series. The Carnegie is the largest arts venue in Northern Kentucky. For more information, visit www.thecarnegie.com or call (859) 491-2030.
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation.
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