Folsom, Calif. – (Jan. 24, 2024) – Continuing in its efforts to boost the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District’s impact on the region's economy, the credit union is offering three ways audiences can enjoy and support upcoming performances of Sacramento Ballet’s Cinderella.
Kaori Higashiyama as Cinderella. Photo by Tony Nguyen.
Through Monday, Jan. 29, SAFE members can receive a 50 percent discount on tickets to select performances Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18. The production of Paul Vasterling’s Cinderella will be performed with a live orchestra at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
In addition, SAFE is holding a SacBallet Cinderella sweepstakes on Instagram for a chance to win four vouchers to performances between Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18.
Thirdly, SAFE is sponsoring SacBallet’s dress-up parties taking place promptly at 1:30 p.m. before each Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18 matinee.
“We are delighted to support SacBallet and Sacramento’s cultural economy with three ways our members and the community can enjoy upcoming Cinderella performances,” says SAFE Credit Union Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Allison Yee-Garcia. “Our team is especially excited to share in the experience of the upcoming pre-matinee events.”
SAFE Credit Union Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications Allison Yee-Garcia.
- With the ticket benefit, SAFE Credit Union members can purchase online up to eight adulttickets for any Cinderella performance and receive a 50 percent discount. The discounted ticket offer, that kicked off Monday, Jan. 22, is available through Monday, Jan. 29. The discount does not apply to child or student admissions or to box office purchases.
- To enter for a chance to win four free ticket vouchers to the Sacramento Ballet’s production of Cinderella in a new Instagram sweepstakes, follow @safecu on Instagram, post a picture of your best ballet pose or princess gown, tag a friend, and tag @safecu and @sacballet. Entries will be accepted between 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5 through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. One winner will receive four vouchers for the “Cinderella” performance of their choice between February 16-18, 2024. Those entering the contest need to set their profiles to public. One entry per Instagram account. Vouchers have an approximate total value of $356, or $89 per ticket. (The sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram). There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest. See further details and official rules for more information
- At the 1:30 p.m. free pre-matinee events on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18, everyone is invited to dress up in their favorite Cinderella gown or as their favorite Cinderella character. The School of SacBallet will sponsor photo ops with ballerinas. SAFE will offer prizes, including free tickets to Fairy Tale Town.
“SAFE Credit Union’s SacBallet Cinderella sweepstakes, ticket discount promotion and dress-up parties sponsorship are fantastic ways to thank and introduce audiences to this enchanting classic folk fairytale," says Artistic and Executive Director of Sacramento Ballet Anthony Krutzkamp. "Sergei Prokofiev’s stunning music and the updated choreographic storytelling by internationally acclaimed choreographer Paul Vasterling will amaze and delight.”
Sacramento Ballet’s Artistic/Executive Director Anthony Krutzkamp.
SAFE is also offering discounted Sierra at Tahoe ski lift tickets to its members throughout the remainder of the 2024 ski season. Members can find more details about all member and ticket benefits by logging in to their online accounts or at their local branch.
In 2019, SAFE Credit Union announced its 25-year, $23 million commitment and investment into the Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District.
SacBallet delivers high-quality, world stage-worthy ballet, dance, education, and community outreach programs. A modern, forward-leaning organization that respects its past while welcoming the future, Sacramento Ballet aims to unite, include and inspire diverse audiences. Connecting cultures with the positive power of live dance performances, SacBallet continues to demonstrate the expansion of its reach to local, national and international audiences.
To find out more about Sacramento Ballet, visit: https://www.sacballet.org/.
For more information email [email protected].
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About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with $4.7 billion in assets and about 236,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person services for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.org
About Sacramento Ballet
A highly regarded cultural asset renowned for artistic quality, Sacramento Ballet attracts approximately 80,000 people to performances annually. Deeply committed to the Capital region for nearly 70 years, it conducts extensive outreach, educational and public engagement projects. It is the only local arts organization to maintain a residency of professional artists attached to a respected conservatory of dance: School of Sacramento Ballet. SacBallet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, funded by ticket sales to its live performances, individual donations, corporate, foundation and government support. Together, this empowers it to deliver world class programming for the community. For more information visit www.sacballet.org.