State Theatre of Ithaca’s 2nd Annual “Benefit My State” Raffle Contest Offers Many Prizes

State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc., the not-for-profit owner/operator of downtown Ithaca’s last remaining historic performing arts venue, is putting the fun in fundraiser with their 2nd annual “Benefit My State” fundraising concert. “Jumpin’ Jive” is taking place on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7 PM and this year’s event will feature a live performance by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

In addition to the concert, this event also features a major raffle contest.  Raffle tickets are $5 each, and are on sale at the State Theatre box office and at www.stateofithaca.com

Many local businesses have donated amazing prizes such as:

• “Rock Star Getaway Package” including deluxe overnight accommodations at La Tourelle Resort, massages for two at August Moon Spa, dinner at John Thomas Steakhouse, breakfast at Simply Red Bistro and two VIP tickets to Hot Tuna Electric on June 21^st (Courtesy of La Tourelle Resort & Spa, Dan Smalls Presents and John Thomas Steakhouse)
• Summer Cruise for You and 39 Friends (Courtesy of Cayuga Lake Cruises)
• 42-inch Vizio LCD HDTV (Courtesy of Munson Trucking)
• “Greek Peak Weekend Getaway and Adventure Package” including a two-night stay at Hope Lake Lodge for 4 in a Northwoods Suite with 4 two-day waterpark passes (Courtesy of Hope Lake Lodge)
• 16 GB Black Apple iPad 2 (Courtesy of Sherpa Technologies)
• $500 Travel Voucher (Courtesy of Ithaca/Tompkins Regional Airport)
• And many more prizes and packages!

Winning tickets will be drawn on stage at the end of the concert.

“This is a special concert to benefit the State Theatre, and the raffle is an important fund-raising element,” said Executive Director Doug Levine. “We are so grateful for the support from the local businesses that have made these donations. And,  we’re looking forward to having many happy winners on May 6^th.”

General admission tickets for the benefit concert are $29.50 per person, with a limited number of VIP tickets available at $75.00. Raffle tickets and tickets to the concert are currently for sale at The State Theatre Box Office at 105 West State/MLK Jr. Street.  All proceeds will directly benefit the State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc.

Located at 107 West State/MLK Jr. Street, in the heart of downtown Ithaca, The State Theatre is the crown jewel of Tompkins County’s arts community, hosting over 70 events and attracting over 45,000 patrons per year. More information is available online at www.stateofithaca.com.