The mission of Friends of the Coronado is to be a steward of the Coronado Theatre's historical legacy as a community asset for all to use and share by raising funds on behalf of the Coronado Performing Arts Center for the preservation and operation of the Coronado Theatre.

Become a Friend of the Coronado and support the performing arts in Rockford!
Friends of the Coronado is committed to supporting the Coronado Performing Arts Center, and we need your help!  With your membership, you will support a Rockford legacy and guarantee that the Coronado Theatre remains a hub for the performing arts in Rockford for generations to come!

Your donation helps us to . . .

• preserve and maintain Rockford's Crown Jewel - the magnificent 80-year-old Coronado Theatre - for "all to use and share."
• ensure the health of the performing arts in the Rockford region.
• guarantee the highest quality of performances at the lowest possible ticket prices.
• provide outreach and educational opportunities to under-served segments of the Rockford community.

Friends members receive . . .

• recognition on the annual Member Wall in the Theatre, in the Friends of the Coronado MARQUEE newsletter, and in the "Coronado Presents . . . " series programs.
• a 10% discount on purchases at the Coronado Corner Gift Shop.
• subscriptions to the Friends of the Coronado MARQUEE newsletter and the Coronado Performing Arts Center e-newsletter.
• early ticket buying opportunities for select performances (based on seating availability and member level).
• an invitation to the Friends' annual donor event.

We need your support!
Friends of the Coronado is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.  As a member of the Friends, you ensure the continued success of the Coronado while enjoying exclusive, members-only benefits!

Become a Friend of the Coronado today!

• Champion - $1,000+
• Sustainer - $500
• Benefactor - $250
• Patron - $100
• Advocate - $50
• Supporter - $25
• Coronado Kid - $5

Contact Laura at (815) 966-2100 or at friends@coronadopac.org for more information.

Friends of the Coronado Board of Directors

Amy Brewer
Associated Bank
President

John Brubaker
Aqua-Aerobic Systems

Michael Bugler
Bugler Design, Inc.

Beth Howard
Howard & Associates, Inc.
Treasurer / Secretary

Cindy Jo Lantz
Rockford Dance Company

Marty Mangas
Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society

Jeanne Marler
Rockford Coronado Concert Association

David Preece
Rockford Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Chuck Prorok
Attorney at Law

Brian Ritter
Rockford Symphony Orchestra

David Rydell
Bergstrom Inc.

Mary Ann Smith
Rockford Coronado Concert Association
President Emeritus

Craig Thomas
Reno & Zahm LLP
Immediate Past President

Kathy Weber
AMCORE Bank