Box office busy with orders

It was such a relief to have the season finally announced last time I posted. Months of hard work was finally coming to an end and I couldn't wait to hear the reaction from our loyal patrons. Now, four weeks into our subscription campaign, I can say it's been a success! Sales are still steady and our numbers are up from last year, with subscriptions from over 650 households having already selected their events for the 2008-09 season.

Since our subscription package consists of five or more events from our season of 45, it's always interesting to see what patrons pick for their unique package. I love looking over orders as they come in and seeing the variety of combinations. We have people who pick only classical music, or primarily dance events. There are those who go crazy for our world music events...so it's a good thing that we have a lot of those to offer. Then there are those that truly pick a variety of events: David Sedaris, Chanticleer, Aquila Theatre Company, DRUMLine Live, MOMIX and Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited. These are the subscribers who truly appreciate the wide range of attractions that the Modlin Center presents in Richmond.

The renewal deadline is July 1, so we'll begin seating returning subscribers in the next week or so. Then we seat all new orders that have come in. It's not too late to place your order! I hope you'll be joining us when wour season starts in September!

Samantha