BAI: Brattleboro Arts Initiative

Help Us Raise Money

Greetings,

I'm here to tell you about a wonderful challenge to help us raise money for the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. 

A generous donor has come forward to match, dollar for dollar, all gifts for the Met up to $7500.  With $15,000 more to go to meet the budget, this would sure DO IT!

AND, we have a Charter Challenge Champion.  Huge thanks to Brattleboro Savings & Loan for pledging $1000 to the match.

Only $6500 to go.

In case you forgot, here's the story:  Brattleboro Arts Initiative, in an exciting joint venture with the Brattleboro Music Center, is bringing the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD to the Latchis starting this fall.  Experience the Opera as it happens on Saturday, or attend an Encore presentation on Sunday. 

For years we heard from members of the opera-loving community about the Met broadcasts, and for years we tried to make inroads with the Met.   Our moment has come and the effort to set up in time for the Fall season is underway.

In order to do this we must install satellite equipment, upgrade the sound system, and buy a new digital projector.  All this gear comes to $30,000.

Will you help?  With funds now being matched one to one, and $1000 pledged already, it's an operatically fabulous time to send a donation.  You can make a secure donation online at www.brattleboroarts.org, or send a check to BAI, 50 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301.  Mark it for the Met.

Many thanks.
Cheers,
Gail

PS There will be 12 operas, starting October 9.  Ticket prices are $24 for Saturdays and $22 for Sundays.  See the schedule on the BMC website.

PPS All donors are instantly enrolled in the Met Forever Club.  Club members will be able to buy tickets  before they are released to the general public.  Plus, Club members are invited to an opening day brunch at the Latchis.  Join the Club, assure your seat, come to brunch!