Quinton Cheney, Board of Directors Student Representative
Wow, what a night; I hope you had a much fun as I did with the Second City Touring Co.! There are few things I enjoy more than an evening spent immersed in music and laughter, and the Second City did not disappoint. A performance like that always reminds me that the best comedy points out just how absurd our day to day lives can be. We've all had bad dates and awkward meetings at work; some of you may have even wanted to object at a wedding. Sometimes it takes talented comedians to make us take a step back and laugh at ourselves. Second City has made its name as a starting point for countless comic talents. I have a feeling we'll be seeing some of those faces again, and when you do you will be able to brag that you saw them first at the Lied Center.

I ask you to join the Friends of the Lied to support the future of performing arts in our community. It’s easy to become a Friend of the Lied.

You can click here to donate securely online to the Friends of the Lied.

You can make your tax-deductible gift by downloading our membership form and mailing a check made out to Friends of the Lied/ KUEA.

Or learn more by going to www.lied.ku.edu.

To read more about the programs which Friends of the Lied support, please click here to download our 2006-07 Annual Report.

In order to offer these community opportunities, the Lied Center relies on the charitable contributions the Friends of the Lied provides. Ticket sales only account for 40% of the funds necessary to present the world-class performances and education programs you can see at the Lied Center. Gifts from the Friends of the Lied contribute another 12% - or more- towards the overall costs.

I am proud to be a Friend of the Lied, and I encourage you to join me in supporting performing arts in our community. I hope to see you again at the Lied Center soon.

Sincerely,
Quinton Cheney
Friends of the Lied Board Member