Oregon Shakespeare Festival Getaway

For 90 years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has set the standard for American repertory theatre - and this getaway puts you at the heart of it. Choose from three extraordinary venues: the iconic outdoor Elizabethan Theatre, the Angus Bowmer Theatre, or the intimate Thomas Theatre, each offering world-class productions of Shakespeare, musicals, classics, and new works performed by an exceptional ensemble cast. Your base is the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, a short walk from the theatres and perfectly positioned to explore one of the most charming college towns in the country. After the curtain falls, dinner awaits at Mas, one of the top-rated dining experiences in the country - a worthy finale to an evening at the theatre.

Ashland itself rewards unhurried exploration. Browse independent booksellers, linger at creekside restaurants, and wander through excellent local shops. Just beyond the festival grounds is Lithia Park - 100 acres of sycamore groves, emerald lawns, a Japanese Garden, hiking trails, duck ponds, and secluded spots for wildlife watching, designed by the same landscape architect behind San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Within a half-hour's drive are the historic town of Jacksonville, Harry & David Orchards, and Rogue River Creamery, known for its world-class artisan cheeses.

Package includes:

• Two (2) Nights at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel and
• Two (2) Tickets to a play Experience a Shakespeare play for two at one of OSF's three venues - the iconic outdoor Elizabethan Theatre, the Angus Bowmer Theatre, or the Thomas Theatre.
• $250 gift card to Mas, one of the top-rated dining experiences in the country.

Restrictions:

• Voucher is valid for performances from now through October 24, 2026 - no exceptions.
• Reservations must be made for performances with 50 or more seats available at the time of booking.
• Opening performances and "At zone" seating are excluded.
• All reservations must be made directly through the OSF Box Office at 800.219.8161.
• The original voucher must be presented when making a reservation, either by phone or in person.

Value: $1,100

Donated By Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Friends of CMC

San Francisco Ballet

Two Tickets to a 2026 Repertory Season Performance

One of the world's premier ballet companies, right in your backyard. The San Francisco Ballet has been setting the standard for classical and contemporary dance in America for nearly a century - and the 2026 Repertory Season promises to be no exception.

This package includes two tickets to a select performance during the season, held at the magnificent War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco's Civic Center. From the grandeur of the building itself to the artistry unfolding on stage, an evening at SF Ballet is a reminder of just how extraordinary live performance can be.

What's included:

• Two tickets to a select San Francisco Ballet 2026 Repertory Season performance

Restrictions:

• Valid only for the performance and seating as noted on the voucher, subject to availability.
• May not be extended, upgraded, redeemed for cash, or combined with other offers.
• Children under 3, including infants, are not admitted inside the auditorium.

For accessibility information and visit planning, go to sfballet.org.

A spectacular evening out - dress up, settle in, and let the company do the rest.

Value: $200

Donated by: San Francisco Ballet Association

San Francisco Symphony

Two Premier Orchestra Tickets to San Francisco Symphony presents Simone Young & Gautier Capucon at San Francisco Symphony on April 17, 2026, 7:30 pm.

Internationally renowned Wagner interpreter Simone Young returns to the San Francisco Symphony to conduct a can't-miss symphonic synopsis of Wagner's massive Ring cycle, featuring her own selection of orchestral excerpts.

In her serenely invigorating orchestral piece The Space Between Stars, Sydney-based composer Ella Macens "wanted to convey the energy and magic of our night sky."

Set in a single searing movement, Saint-Saens's Cello Concerto No. 1 is bursting with sonic surprises-a music-box minuet here, a sudden silence there-as well as the requisite solo pyrotechnics, taken here by the acclaimed French cellist Gautier Capucon.

PROGRAM:

• Ella Macens The Space Between Stars
• Camille Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1
• Richard Wagner Selections from The Ring of the Nibelung (edition by Simone Young)

What's Included:

• Two Premier Orchestra Tickets to San Francisco Symphony presents Simone Young & Gautier Capucon at San Francisco Symphony on April 17, 2026, 7:30 pm.

Value: $298

Donated by San Francisco Symphony

Christmas at Grace Cathedral

Front Orchestra Tickets & Behind the Scenes Tour

Few holiday experiences in San Francisco can match the magic of Christmas at Grace Cathedral. This stunning package offers two front orchestra seats to one of the city's most cherished seasonal traditions - an evening of transcendent music in one of the most breathtaking settings imaginable.

Choose from four extraordinary performances in December 2026:

• A Cathedral Christmas with the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys - One of only a handful of such choirs in the country, accompanied by full orchestra, performing beloved carols and holiday masterpieces
• A Brass and Organ Christmas
• Soulful Joy
• Sing You a Merry Christmas

Whatever you choose, the soaring Gothic nave of Grace Cathedral provides a backdrop that makes every note resonate a little deeper.

But there's more. Your package also includes an exclusive Behind the Scenes tour of Grace Cathedral for two - a rare opportunity to explore the hidden corners, history, and artistry of this iconic San Francisco landmark up close.

What's included:

• Two front orchestra tickets to one Grace Cathedral Christmas performance, December 2026
• Behind the Scenes tour for two (must be scheduled in advance; not available on weekends)

Concert Dates

• December 12, 3pm
• December 13, 3pm
• December 19, 3pm
• December 20, 3pm
• December 23, 7:30pm

Restrictions:

• Certificate expires on December 23, 2026.
• Concert dates and times are subject to change.
• Behind-the-scenes tour must be scheduled in advance; not available on weekends

For the full lineup of Christmas performances, visit gracecathedral.org/christmas.

Value: $250

Donated By Grace Cathedral

Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus

Four Tickets to Any Concert

Founded in 1977, Sacred and Profane has spent nearly five decades earning its place as one of the Bay Area's most distinctive and adventurous choral ensembles. With only 18-24 voices, concerts offer an intimate musical experience that larger ensembles simply can't match - close, immediate, and deeply moving.

Programs combine the early and the modern, the sacred and the profane, featuring challenging works from the choral tradition, music by local and living composers, and premieres from around the world. No two concerts are alike, and that's precisely the point. For programming details and tickets, visit sacredprofane.org. A perfect outing for choral music lovers - and a wonderful introduction for anyone who hasn't yet discovered this remarkable Bay Area gem.

What's included:

Four tickets to any Sacred and Profane concert during one of the following series:

• May 2026
• December 2026
• March 2027
• May 2027

Value: $140

Donated by: Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

Table for Four with a Bottle of Champagne

San Francisco's best jazz club just got even better - because now you have a table. Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio has earned its reputation as the city's premier intimate jazz experience, and this package puts you and three guests right in the heart of it.

Settle in for an evening of world-class live jazz, expertly crafted cocktails, and Dim Sum from The Fat Cat - all in a room where the music wraps around you, and the vibe is pure San Francisco. This isn't a concert hall. It's close, warm, and unforgettable.

And if the lineup sounds familiar, it's because so many of the artists who grace the Mr. Tipple's stage are faces you'll recognize from CMC - CMC faculty member and past Gala honoree Marcus Shelby, as well as past gala performers Tiffany Austin, Saul Sierra, and Patrick Wolff... and Le Jazz Hot, who are helping us light up the dance floor at this year's gala played Mr. Tipples just last month. Great music has a way of finding its people.

What's included:

• Reserved table for four at Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
• One bottle of Champagne to start the evening right

Restrictions:

• Subject to availability
• Reserve at least two weeks in advance

Value: $200

Donated By Mr. Tipples Recording Studio

American Conservatory Theater

Two Tickets to Any Preview Performance

One of America's most celebrated regional theatres, A.C.T. has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's cultural life for decades - a gathering place where world-class artists and engaged communities come together to be inspired, challenged, and moved.

This package includes two tickets to any A.C.T. preview performance, redeemable at three iconic San Francisco venues: the Toni Rembe Theater, The Strand, or The Rueff. Preview performances offer the unique thrill of experiencing a production in its earliest days before the critics weigh in - often with a palpable energy in the room that's all its own.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any A.C.T. preview performance

Restrictions:

• Valid at the Toni Rembe Theater, The Strand, or The Rueff
• Subject to availability
• Expires March 14, 2027

Value: $160

Donated by: American Conservatory Theater

Marin Theatre

Two Tickets to Any Production

Just across the bridge, Marin Theatre has quietly established itself as one of the Bay Area's most vital and acclaimed stages. As the leading theatre in the North Bay, Marin has built a national reputation for groundbreaking, socially relevant work - with a particular commitment to new plays and emerging voices on the American stage.

Intimate in scale but powerful in impact, a night at Marin Theatre is the kind of experience that stays with you - sparking conversation, challenging assumptions, and opening up new ways of seeing the world. A perfect evening for longtime theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike - thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and always worth the trip across the bridge.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any Marin Theatre production

A perfect evening for longtime theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike - thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and always worth the trip across the bridge.

Restrictions:

• Expires 11/12/27

Value: $170

Donated by: Marin Theatre

Shotgun Players

Two Tickets to Any Performance

Bold, fearless, and always worth talking about on the way home. Since 1992, Shotgun Players has been committed to artistic excellence, social relevance, and community engagement, taking on projects that other companies might deem too ambitious and delivering astonishing theatre every time.

On their intimate stage just across from the Ashby BART station, Shotgun does music, comedy, and drama, as well as experimental theatre, along with old standards, with themed cocktails to match every show. It's the kind of evening that gets under your skin in the best possible way.

What's included:

• Two tickets to any Shotgun Players performance, March-December 13, 2026

One of the East Bay's most essential stages - don't miss your chance to experience it.

Restrictions:

• Expiration Date: December 13, 2026
• For a complete list of performances and dates, visit shotgunplayers.org.

Value: $80

Donated by: Shotgun Players

Filoli Historic House & Garden

One Year Filoli 4 Membership

Exquisitely beautiful and ever-changing, the Garden at Filoli offers visitors the chance to learn about the estate's renowned horticultural practices or simply enjoy its beauty. The House at Filoli stands as California's most triumphant example of the Georgian Revival tradition, with interpretive exhibits that provide a view into the lives of the families and the people who worked for them at Filoli.

Filoli Historic House and Garden is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Filoli 4 Membership includes:

• Free daytime general admission for 2 named members and 2 guests, or 1 named member and 3 guests
• Digital membership card
• 10% discount at the Clock Tower Shop
• 10% discount at the Quail Cafe
• 20% discount on evening admission tickets to Holiday Lights
• 4 free tickets to daytime admission to Holidays at Filoli (this excludes evening admission)
• Early access to tickets for Holidays at Filoli, Nightfall and other special events
• Discounted tickets to all special programs
• Access to Member Mornings during peak spring
• Free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Discount at Summerwinds Nursery - South Bay
• Filoli's member publication, Flourish, delivered to your home

Restrictions:

• Activate membership by 12/01/2026

Value: $200

Donated by: Filoli