2022 Gala

Join us for the Center’s 5th Anniversary Gala featuring renowned Grammy winner and American singer-songwriter, John Fogerty. Guests will experience a memorable evening woven with a reminiscent thread of the Center’s past five seasons. This unforgettable evening features a VIP Dinner with a live auction, Gala Concert by John Fogerty followed by a Rooftop Afterparty.  

Proceeds from the Gala benefit the mission of the Great Lakes Center for the Arts—to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities. 

The Evening 

Attire: Celebratory Chic, Black Tie optional

5:00PM VIP Dinner (Attended through a Sponsorship)

8:30PM Gala Concert with John Fogerty

10:00PM Rooftop Afterparty 
Sponsored by Todd Wenzel Automotive Group

Buy $300 Tickets Support with a Sponsorship

John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty forged a distinctive, groundbreaking sound all his own, equal parts blues, country, pop, rockabilly, R&B, swamp boogie, and Southern-fried rock ‘n’ roll, all united by his uniquely evocative lyrical perspective. Fogerty is a Grammy winner and inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the only musician to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with his song, Centerfield - a staple at baseball stadiums across the country. Among Fogerty’s many hit songs, both as a solo artist and as the leader of CCR, highlights include Centerfield, Proud Mary, Susie Q, Fortunate Son, Born on the Bayou, Bad Moon Rising, and Have You Ever Seen the Rain.

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Honorary Chairs

• Daniel and Pamella DeVos

Co-Chairs

• John Hegener and Jane Warner
• Lin and Herb Henkel
• David V. and Pamela Johnson
• Barbara and Bill Parfet

Committee

• Bill and Gigi Clements
• The Cobb Family
• Bill and Marilyn Crawford
• Gilbert and Sandy Mosher
• The Oswald and Hulsey Family

Maestro

• Keith and Gretchen Pretty

Director

• James and Denise Anderton, IV
• Tom and Maureen Bickersteth
• Caroline Sharfman Bacon
• Howard and Cynthia Benedict
• Fernanda Dau Fisher and Brian T. Fisher
• Linda and Bill Henry
• Jane and Mike Hourani
• Paul and Nancy Knapp
• Irving and Susan Levy
• Mr. and Mrs. George and Andrea Peck
• Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ritts
• Craig and Irene Rogerson

• Keith and Kristi Stinson

• Kurt and Pheobe Wietzke

In-Kind

Questions?

For any questions, please contact the Development Office at 231.439.2601 or gala@greatlakescfa.org