October 21, 2005

Nazareth College Arts Center Receives $50,000 Gift from M&T Bank

M&T Bank presents the Nazareth College Arts Center with a check for $50,000. (Left to Right) M&T Bank's Vice President of Community Relations, Sara A. Cardillo, President of Nazareth College, Daan Braveman and President of the Rochester region of M&T Bank, Daniel J. Burns

Nazareth College Arts Center is pleased to announce that M&T Bank has made a generous donation of $50,000 to sponsor the 2005-2006 subscription season.

"The Arts Center is a lead presenter of performing arts not otherwise offered in this area," says Nazareth College President, Daan Braveman. "M&T's donation to the Arts Center helps us provide a quality cultural and artistic venue for thousands of people in the Greater Rochester area every year."

"The Nazareth College Arts Center is one of the premier venues for performance art in the Rochester region," says President of the Rochester region of M&T Bank, Daniel J. Burns. "M&T Bank is proud to continue supporting the Arts Center because we believe strong cultural organizations help enrich the quality of life for all of us in the community."

The Arts Center has welcomed more than three million people, since opening its doors in 1967. The Arthur J. and Marie M. Callahan Theater -- a thrust stage with seating for 1,128 people -- welcomes approximately 65,000 people annually, including 24,500 children at school performances. In addition to a full line of children's shows, the Arts Center has been the main presenter of dance in the area, both modern and ethnic, and continues that tradition this year with performances by Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel, Garth Fagan Dance, the Trinity Irish Dance Company, MOMIX, and the Sean Curran Dance Company.

Contact: Alicia Claussell
E-Mail: aclauss5@naz.edu
Phone: (585) 389-2457