The Rialto Donates More Than $43,000 In Tickets To Veterans

In addition to entertaining the Joliet community with countless concerts, movies, exhibits and more, the Rialto Square Theatre also gives back. This week, it was announced that the historic theatre is donating more than $43,000 in tickets to veterans for the 2018-2019 season.

With the help of the national non-profit organization Vet Tix, 860 tickets were donated for various shows to local veterans. For a little more than a decade, Vet Tix has helped veterans and service members stay involved with their local communities, strengthened their family bonds and also created lasting memories.

“As the mother of a veteran, I love that we are able to support our local veterans in this simple way,” says Rialto Square Theatre Executive Director, Val Devine. “The feedback we receive after each performance is heart-warming. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Vet Tix for years to come.”

Through generous donations from venues such as the Rialto as well as sports teams, ticketholders, organizations and more, millions of veterans around the world able to experience shows and events.

Visit the Vet Tix website to learn more about the organization. For a list of upcoming shows at the Rialto, check out rialtosquare.com.

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