The July 2018 Event will be focused on Arts & Culture industry insights presented by The Hangar Theatre & Kitchen Theatre Company hosted at the Danby Gathery.
Join the Managing Directors of the Hangar & Kitchen Theatre Companies for a conversation about what it takes to run a professional theatre. MaryBeth Bunge (Hangar) and Stephen Nunley (Kitchen) will provide an overview and then facilitate a lively discussion to consider what the plethora of theaters in Tompkins County means for economic development and quality of life.
The Danby Gathery is an event space and community classroom with a mission of fostering connection and enrichment. This event will be catered by Ithaca Bakery.
This event is not exclusively for folks within the arts & culture industry. We are looking to have a diverse cross-section of all of our members, and can answer any questions about the event or the series at your request. Our goal is to provide an interactive space where attendees both within and outside of the retail industry can get to know each other and walk away with actionable industry insights.
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Economic Summit
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Annual Dinner & Awards
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Golf Tournament
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Great Big Chamber Auction
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