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United Performing Arts Fund News
 Snow finally arrived in Southeastern Wisconsin, encasing our landscape like a blank canvas. The entire UPAF team is excited to fill that canvas with images of what is in store for the New Year, building on the achievements of 2012. To assist with the transition to 2013, UPAF hosted its Annual Meeting in mid-December, where we celebrated the past year's successes. We also had the opportunity to look ahead by formally introducing our Campaign Co-Chairs, unveiling a new Arts Education Grant Program and announcing our new home.Before turning the page, we would like to express our deep gratitude to retiring Board members: Alec Fraser, Sue Frautschi, Wade Hobgood, Mike Jones, Paul Mathews and Pat Noble. We are also deeply indebted to Rich Meeusen for his incredible leadership as Board Chair for the past two plus years. His vision of what UPAF could be is now our reality. Fortunately, Rich will continue to serve on the Board and Executive Committee. We are pleased to welcome our new Board Chair, Tina Chang, who brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience, vast connections and innovative ideas.Our 2013 Campaign Co-Chairs, Chuck Harvey of Johnson Controls, Gail Lione, formerly of Harley-Davidson and Skip Poliner of Northwestern Mutual, have been regularly meeting with the UPAF staff since early September. The three leaders have actively recruited almost 90 Cabinet members, representing eleven different Divisions. The early momentum will continue to gain steam as the Campaign Kickoff draws near. Be sure to mark your calendar for that special event on Tuesday, March 12.We strongly believe all children should have the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of the performing arts. To do its part, UPAF is rolling out a new Arts Education Grant Program. Dollars allocated to this program will help ensure UPAF Member Groups have the required resources to continue delivering exceptional arts education curriculum to 400,000 children. Our goal is to help fill the gap that currently exists in many classrooms. Who could possibly do that better than our Member Groups?UPAF is thrilled to be in our new offices at 301 W. Wisconsin Avenue. This space in the Matthews Building will allow for the necessary operational efficiencies to grow the Campaign. Simply put, we need more room to accommodate the many volunteers who donate their talents throughout the year. The UPAF team would like to express its sincere appreciation of the Marcus Center staff for allowing us to be part of your family for more than 40 years. We look forward to seeing everyone when we "come back home" to experience the amazing productions at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.As you can see, our canvas is quite distinct and vibrant as we embrace January. UPAF is grateful for your ongoing commitment and confidence. Please know that you are making an enormous difference. Each individual's effort is an essential brush stroke for creating the 2013 performing arts scene.We wish you a glorious New Year!
Deanna Tillisch
UPAF President and CEO
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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Featured Performance: Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Founders Concert
Sunday, January 20, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Helen Bader Concert Hall at UWM's Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
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2419 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra presents MSO President and Executive Director Mark Niehaus as trumpet soloist at its annual Founders Concert, a gala performance featuring the organization's internationally-acclaimed flagship ensemble, the Senior Symphony. Under Music Director Margery Deutsch and Associate Conductor Shelby Keith Dixon, the group will perform Mussorgsky's A Night on Bald Mountain, Alexander Arutunian's Concerto for Trumpet with Mr. Niehaus and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
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We've Moved!!
The UPAF offices have moved from the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to the sixth floor of the Matthews Building, 301 W. Wisconsin Avenue, effective January 1.
After 43 years of operation at our former location, UPAF extends a heartfelt thank-you to the Marcus Center.
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Affiliate Spotlight: Frankly Music
Art of the Cello
Tamás Varga Stephen Beus Frank Almond
For this program Frankly Music is honored to feature Tamás Varga, principal cello of the Vienna Philharmonic. The intriguing program includes solo works for cello by Ligeti, Ibert and Gál, followed by the C major piano trio of Johannes Brahms. They also welcome the pianist Stephen Beus, who is also making his first Frankly Music appearance.
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Sponsor Spotlight:
Associated Bank
The United Performing Arts Fund thanks Associated Bank for supporting the performing arts. Our work would not be possible without the financial contributions and participation of Associated Bank and its employees.
We especially thank Associated Bank for: 
- Making it possible for Donald Driver to participate in our 2012 Campaign Finale.
- Forming a 65 member UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, team, (a 306% increase from the size of their team in 2011)!
- Organizing 46 volunteers to help out on the day of the Ride.
- A generous corporate gift.
- A very successful Workplace Giving Campaign in 2012, which raised over $50,000, a 159% increase from their 2011 campaign.
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United Performing Arts Fund
301 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 273-UPAF (8723) www.UPAF.org
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