Box Office: 540.345.2550|info@jeffcenter.org Facebook Twitter YouTube Events COVID-19 Education Facilities Support About Box Office Message from the Executive Director A Message from the Executive Director At Jefferson Center, we strive every day to create a solid foundation for the performing arts. As a 501(c)3 organization, we specialize in maximizing the use of Shaftman Performance Hall by programming world class artists, including those in our Star City, Jazz, and Family Series. Additionally, we focus on our mission, established more than two decades ago, to ensure that Jefferson Center is a community space. When the1920’s era Jefferson High School was saved from demolition and transformed into the arts center you know today, organizers stayed focus on managing the space respectfully and efficiently, giving this region every opportunity to host sustainable, community productions in a one-of-a-kind venue. That focus continues today with hundreds of events such as regional concerts, graduations, community theater productions, opera performances, business retreats, and many more. Jefferson Center is an outstanding example of a non-profit that has successfully navigated a public/private collaboration and in turn delivers tangible results for your community. Wise investments and thoughtful donations have led to enumerable memories, broad community revitalization, and a cultural vitality that is appealing and attractive to prospective residents when they consider calling Western Virginia home. Please take a moment to think about what this venue means to you and consider becoming a supporter by discovering a season full of great shows and by considering a donation to Jefferson Center’s programs. Our stewardship of this foundation for the arts depends on you. You can depend on us to ensure that quality, accessibility, and sustainability remain our focus. Cyrus Pace, Executive Director at Jefferson Center Cyrus Pace Bio Cyrus Pace, Executive Director of Jefferson Center, brings a unique vision to non-profit management. In his 10th year at Jefferson Center, Cyrus has led two major campaigns, managed three strategy planning processes, and has added close to 2 million dollars to the balance sheet. As a musician, Cyrus has performed with many notable musicians including organist Dr. Lonnie Smith and clarinetist Don Byron. He has self produced three CDs including his latest featuring his brother James on organ. As an educator, he is an assistant professor of music and arts administration at Virginia Tech including courses for future arts leaders: Financial Management in the Arts Sector and Nonprofit Board Governance and Leadership for graduate students and 2 courses in arts management for undergraduates as well as Jazz Improvisation and Jazz combos. Cyrus was the Coordinator of Fine Arts for the Roanoke City Public School system where he facilitated a VH1 Save the Music grant for 18 elementary schools, bringing $450,000 worth of instruments into the hands of children. Cyrus Pace received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Roanoke College and a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music. GIVE NOW CONTACT US Box Office: 540.345.2550 | Office: 540.343.2624 Toll Free: 866.345.2550 E-mail: info@jeffcenter.org 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221 Roanoke, VA 24016 JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Copyright © 2021 Jefferson Center Foundation. All rights reserved.