MAC 40th Anniversary Gala

Join us for the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala featuring College of DuPage alum Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band in an exclusive live performance. Enjoy pre-show cocktails and heavy appetizer stations throughout the Arts Center, along with a silent auction, live entertainment, and more!

Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the MAC!

Gala Ticket (5-10pm)~ $300
Includes access to an open bar, food stations, and priority seating on the main floor for the performance. The reception will have ample open seating.

Your attendance supports:
The Belushi Scholarship for Performing Arts Endowment-helping COD music, theater & dance students pursue their dreams.
McAninch Endowment for the Arts Fund- sustaining world-class programming for the next 40 years.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors: 
 

Standing Ovation Sponsors: 
       

Encore Sponsor: 
Marcie & Mark Peterson

Center Stage Sponsors: 
Kathleen Yosko and Anonymous

College of DuPage Foundation Premier Silver Partner: 
Wynndalco Enterprises

Spotlight Sponsors: 
Ellen & Daniel McGowan, Joan Morrissey, Paul Seidlitz, Annette & Frank Shoemaker, and T Smith, CAPT USN, (Ret.)

MAC 40th Anniversary Ambassadors include: Tony Achilles, Mary & Rich Chamberlin, Janet Derber, Amy Weiler & Floyd Dillman, Christy & Dwight Evans, Debra Fulks, Nancy & Jim Gianfrancisco, Emily S. Herndon, Terri and Mike Hornbrook, Karen & Gene Kuhn, Larry C. Larson, Katherine & Gary Lietz, Norma & Robert Lyon, Diana L. Martinez, Maggie McCoy, Ellen & Daniel McGowan, Karen Webb Owen, Martha & Mark Pfefferman, Kelly & Roland Raffel, Paul Rom, Annette & Frank Shoemaker, Kristin & Peter Shulman, and Linda & Barry Tusin, and Anonymous