LIGHTS FESTIVAL AT SPRUCE PEAK
DECEMBER 19
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Ice Dance International at the rink, fireworks over the mountain, and a holiday celebration at the theater. Be part of the night that lights up Stowe’s winter.
The Evening At A Glance:
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Time
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What's Happening
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Where
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6:30
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Ice Dance International performance
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Spruce Peak Ice Rink
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7:00
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The trees around the ice rink light up
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Spruce Peak Ice Rink
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7:15
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Fireworks over Spruce Peak
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Spruce Peak Village
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7:30
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Holiday celebration for sponsors and supporters
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Spruce Peak Arts Theater
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Parking at Mansfield and enjoy the OverEasy right to the village Outdoor events are free and open to the public
Let It Glow: Sponsor a Snowflake
Add your name to the season. Personalized snowflakes fill the Spruce Peak Arts theater lobby all winter, a celebration of the friends, families and neighbors who keep the arts alive on our mountain. Choose your level:
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Level
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Gift
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Your Snowflake
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Celebration Invitation
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Golden Summit
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$500
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A large golden snowflake in a featured spot in the lobby
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Yes
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Silver Ridge
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$325
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A silver snowflake in the lobby
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Yes
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Bronze Trail
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$175
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A bronze Snowflake in the lobby
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Yes
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Every snowflake carries your name, your family's, or a dedication in honor or memory of someone special. It makes a meaningful Giving Tuesday gift, too.
Sponsor by December 5 so your snowflake is in place for the December 19 switch-on
Sponsor a Tree: $1,250
Light a tree at the heart of Spruce Peak. Your gift is recognized with a personalized plaque on a dedicated lit tree around the ice rink, shining from the December 19 switch-on through spring for skaters, families and visitors to see.
- A personalized plaque on your own lit tree beside the ice rink
- Dedicate it in your own name, your family’s, or in honor or memory of someone special
- A complimentary invitation to the Lights Festival celebration at the theater
Sponsor by December 5 so your plaque is ready for the switch-on.
Why It Matters
We cannot put amazing artists on our stage without you. Ticket sales cover only part of what it takes. Your gift lets us take risks on new work, champion Vermont talent, and bring world-class performance to our mountain. This year, supporters like you helped us:
- Present 40 bands and solo artists that theaters ten times our size would be proud to host
- Award grants to 8 dance companies across 18 performances, showcasing more than 750 young dancers
- Host the rehearsal and debut of The Post Office, an original opera that went on to Brooklyn Academy of Music and was named a Spring Pick by The New Yorker
- Give more than 50 emerging Vermont artists a stage through Homegrown in Vermont
Give Smarter
There may be a more tax-efficient way to make your gift. Many supporters give appreciated stock, which may avoid capital gains tax. If you're 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA can also be a smart option. Check with your financial advisor, and email lhunter@sprucepeakarts.org for transfer instructions.
From the Mountain to Main Street
Thank you to the Stowe businesses lighting up the season with us. Come down the mountain and visit them in the village.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/from-mountain-to-mainstreet-winter-visibility-partnerships
Questions?
When is the deadline?
December 5 for both snowflakes and trees, so everything is ready for the December 19 switch-on.
What can I put on my snowflake or plaque?
Your name, your family's name, or a dedication in honor or memory of someone special, up to 20 characters.
Can I give a sponsorship as a gift?
Yes. Add the recipient's name when you sponsor, and we'll send a card letting them know.
How many guests can I bring to the celebration?
We welcome one family per invite.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Spruce Peak Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, less the value of the celebration invitation.
