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Tom Franke Gala | Tapestry – The Carole King Songbook
This immersive show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will love hearing the timeless music behind the iconic image of her 1971 multiple Grammy winning album.
Suzanne delivers a ‘docu-concert’ style presentation that includes comedy, entertaining stories, and multi-media to enhance this celebrated music.
Suzanne O Davis and her world-class band perform the complete ‘Tapestry’ album, and bring to life many hits featured in the Broadway smash, ‘Beautiful’, featuring songs that Carole and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 1960s. Together, they composed more than 400 songs recorded by artists such as The Drifters, The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, Bobby Vee, and the list goes on…
You will feel the Earth move under your feet with this show!
Gala Musical performer
Grant Rupp
Grant Rupp is a 4th year Jazz Piano Performance student at Western Michigan University. Originally from Marshall Michigan, his musical journey truly began here in Kalamazoo. In his time at WMU he has performed with The University Jazz Orchestra, Gold Company, and the WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble as well as travelled with such groups to performance opportunities in places like New Orleans! Outside of Western he has played piano for local artists spanning across genres such as pop, rock, rap, hip-hop, and R&B. He has also explored teaching music working as a drumline instructor for his hometown high school, music directing and assistant music directing many musical theater productions, and is acting president of WMU’s branch of United Sound, a national organization that helps students from WMU Disability Services to learn and play instruments! Grant wants to lastly thank the Franke Center for being one of the most crucial pieces of his creative development. Enjoy the Show!
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You don’t need a ticket to the Gala to participate in the excitement! The Tom Franke Gala Silent Auction is open to everyone, with bidding available online. From exclusive experiences and local treasures to memorabilia and entertainment packages, there’s something for everyone to discover. All proceeds support The Franke Center’s mission to inspire and connect our community through the arts. Start browsing and place your bids today!
Upcoming
Donors 2024-25
Platinum ($10,000 and above)
- Ford Motor Company
- Marshall Community Foundation
- Firekeepers Dévelopement Authority
Gold ($5,000 to $9,000)
- Binda Foundation(Guido A. and Elizabeth H.)
- Marshall Rotary Club
- Calhoun County
Silver ($2,500 to $4,999)
- Marshall United Way
- Richard and Phyllis Rabbideau
Diamond ($1,000 to $2,400)
- James and Nancy Cracraft
- Mary Ellen Brown
- Dr. David M. Komasara
- Peg Gates
- Frank and Sandy Kalasky
- Edward Lowenthal
- Richard and Barbara Newman
- Joseph and Carolyn Palchak
- Red Squirrel Fund
- Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Emerald ($500-$999)
- Juanita Armstrong
- David and Kathy Davis
- Jo Eastman
- Dennis and Connie LaFleur
- Dr. Karl and Mrs. Sarah Loomis
Ruby ($250 to $499)
- Robyn Keller
- Kellogg Foundation
- Jim and Patty Melluish
- Kelly and Patty Williams
- Jennifer Blank
- Mrs. Kathryn Kinney
- E. Michael and Alicia Beck
- Craig Carrel
- Gary and Betsy Crist
- Dave and Barb Crowle
- Scott and Joanne Davis
- Dr. William and Mrs. Deborah Gray
- Jeffrey and Julie Greene
- Thomas and Linnae Kendall
- Dr. Brandon and Mrs. Jennifer Russell
- Kris and Joanna Tarkiewicz
- Bill and Susi Traver
- Ryan and Karolina Traver
Garnet ($100-$249)
- David and Kathy Davis
- Scott and Pamela Wolfersberger
- Charles and Shirley Cook
- Alicia Galarce
- Chris and Amy Jones
- Tony Wawzysko
- E. Michael and Alicia Beck
- Gary and Betsy Crist
- Daniel and Betty Kesselring
- Marshall Eye Care
- Jim and Patty Melluish
- Marty and Lucy Overhiser
- Stafford and Janice Smith
- Kathleen Strang
- Debi and Sean Southworth
- Dr. and Mrs. David Byrens
- Dave and Barb Crowle
- Mr. Paul Davis
- George and Marijke Guerin
- Bill and Angela Mabin
- Jeff and Dian Schubel
- John Sherwood and Kim Forde
- Mike and Nancy Wojcik
- William and Gloria Clayborn
- Dr. and Mrs. Eric Ebner
- Michael and Diane Worthing
- Frank and Sue Boley
- Mike and Cathy Galloway
- Jennifer Blank
- Arathi and Maddur Badarinath
- Tom and Shirley Beuchler
- Eric and Mary Bird
- Janice Darling
- Matt and Leigh Davis
- Dr. and Mrs. Randy Davis
- Angela Dawson
- Dr. and Mrs. Jim Donahue
- Dr. Jim Fletcher
- James and Jennifer Franke
- Dr. and Mrs. Jim Gray
- Thomas and Lynn Gruber
- Adam and Paula Haybach
- Judy Heidenreich
- George and Amanda Jenkot
- Jeff and Sharon Karns
- Andy and Pat Karr
- Thomas and Linnae Kendall
- Mrs. Penny Kinter
- Gerald and Carol Lehmann
- Richard and Christina Lindsey
- John and Jodi Lubis
- Phyllis Mazure and Mike Sutton
- John and Ann Miller
- Douglas and Claudia Murch
- Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Neidlinger
- Alan and Linda O’Leary
- David and Mary Jo Ours
- Thomas and Mary Jo Petredean
- Gary Reed and Doris Schoening
- Jack and Lisa Reed
- Jack Rocco
- Mary Ann Ruesink
- Jennifer Russell
- Kevin and Olivia Sackrider
- John Shabushnig and Victoria McGuffin
- T.R. and Kathy Shaw
- Patricia Sheets
- David and Susan Twiss
- Ryan and Theresa Underhill
- Mr. John and Rev. Karen Yakimow
- Jim Youngdahl
Sapphire ($99 and below)
- Jacob and Melissa Gates
- Luke Perry
- Robert and Fran Pierce
- Tom and Jolie Frantz
- Cynthia Southwick
- Douglas and Suzanne Burger
- Russell and Mary Jo Byrne
- Hon. Samuel Durham, Jr. and Teresa Horvat Durham
- Alex Galarce
- Jacob and Melissa Gates
- Whitney Jonas
- Vee and Dianne Kalnins
- Scott and Kelly Kennedy
- Laura LeClear
- Stephen and Cheryl Marengo
- Georgia Marsh
- Tim and Sue McCloskey
- John and Pam Munsie
- James and Elizabeth Roth
- Eva Sitek
- Richard and Liane J Smith
- Dan and Nancy Stulberg
- Robert and Laurie Swanson
- Catherine Swender
- Richard and Diane Thompson
- Gordon and Mary Toyzan
- Ryan and Karolina Traver
- Sherie Veramay
- Peter and Janet Williams
- George Zollner
- Debra Deluhery
- Steve Olsen
- Tim and Denise Fitzgerald
- Jack Bargo, Jr.
- Edward and Pauline Crane
- Luann Damon
- Rick and Feef Dillon
- Janis Emery and Al Barney
- Diane Bytwerk – Hanway
- Robert and Carolyn Holmes
- Janice Jeffery
- David and Dianna Krick
- Carol Miller
- Robyn Murphy
- Kenneth and Deborah Pierce
- Rebecca and Stephen Schnorr
- Greg Griffin
- Ben and Carol Hammon
- Jeriamiah and Betsy Joseph
- Gary Latuszek
- Judith Smith
- Michael Boeglin
- Dan Klein
- William Morrison, IV
- Robert Veramay
- Steven Meyer
- Parker Fields
- Trey Warner
- Selena Beers
- Gabriella Talamantez
