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 United Performing Arts Fund News
As the old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," and while Milwaukee is certainly getting plenty of rain, the skies are bright at UPAF as we transition into spring. We're now more than halfway to our $11 million campaign goal - due in large part to successful Workplace Giving Campaigns, UPAF's sweet spot. However, we cannot relax just yet since we have a great deal to do in the next six weeks.
Speaking of UPAF's sweet spot, we are pleased to recognize the following organizations for agreeing to host their own Workplace Giving Campaigns:
- Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall
- ASQ
- Crisis Prevention Center
- Enterforce
- First Business Bank
- Galanis Pollack & Jacobs
- Holter Financial Group
- Hupy & Abraham
- Marietta Investments
- Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI)
- Mortara Instruments
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
- Penfield Children's Center
- STIR Advertising
- The Previant Law Firm, S.C.
If your organization is interested in hosting a Workplace Giving Campaign, please email Natalie Glumm at nglumm@upaf.org. Workplace Giving Campaigns not only help ensure a strong performing arts scene, they also benefit the organization. We know that:
- Employees want to live and work in a vibrant community.
- The arts help you build market share, enhance your brand and reach new customers.
- The arts help build creativity in your employees.
- The arts help you get our message across in engaging ways.
- The arts challenge employees to be their best.
- The arts are a great way to show you appreciate your employees.
- The arts create an environment that blends backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures.
- When you partner with local arts, you partner with the whole city.
It is truly unbelievable that it has been a month since the UPAF Campaign Kickoff. If you were unable to attend the event - or would like to re-live the experience - just click on the link below to see a video. Thanks again to our six Cornerstone Groups for putting on a wonderful, first-of-its-kind rendition of Romeo and Juliet. Be sure to check out photos of the performance and monitor campaign progress on the UPAF Facebook page.
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UPAF staff at the Wheel + Sprocket Bike Expo
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We had an amazing time at the Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo -- held this past weekend -- with more than 700 individuals registering for the UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite. Click here to visit the Ride site for details on UPAF's signature event, set for Sunday, June 2.
Yes, the 2013 UPAF Campaign is in full swing, gaining tremendous momentum. The UPAF Co-Chairs, Cabinet, Board and staff are energized because we know that UPAF is essential to this community. Thank you for your support and confidence.
Deanna Tillisch
UPAF President and CEO
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 It's Time to Register!
Online registration is open for the 2013 UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite. The Ride takes place June 2 and offers multiple distance options. It is a fun-filled event for everyone and a great way to support the performing arts!
For all routes, the Ride begins and ends at the South Gate of the Summerfest Grounds. Regardless of which route you choose, the Ride is designed to showcase Milwaukee landmarks and the beautiful Milwaukee lakefront. There is still time to form a team! Team registration ends May 1!
CBS58 is the official Ride television sponsor for a second year. We greatly appreciate their continued support of the Ride. Look for the new Ride for the Arts PSA's starting next week!
For questions, please call: 414-276-RIDE (7433).
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Member Spotlight: Present Music
Judgment of Midas
Judgment of Midas takes as its starting point a series of mythical musical contests said to have taken place on Mount Tmolus, near Sardis, Turkey, between the two gods Pan and Apollo and witnessed by King Midas. According to Ovid's Metamorphoses, the singing contest is between Pan, maker of "street" music-music of the people-and Apollo, maker of the Gods' music-the spiritual or "high" music. The opera's musical language will exploit popular, ethnic and folk musical styles side-by-side with serious music of epic proportions, effecting a vivid blaze of musical contrast. Kamran Ince's compositional style naturally synthesizes folk instruments into the traditional Western orchestra and is well-suited to portraying the pleasures of the musical contest at hand. The drama unfolds amid a wonderland of sound made even more magical by the brilliant interplay of vivid musical color and contrast.
Performance Information:
Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 - 7:30 p.m.
Helene Zelazo Center for the Arts
2419 Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee
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Make Mom a UPAF Notable Woman
 Mother's Day is fast approaching, and what better way to show your appreciation than providing the special mother in your life with a membership in UPAF Notable Women? The purpose of Notable Women goes hand-in-hand with motherhood, ensuring children in our area have access to the arts, leading to success in the classroom and in life. Membership in a group whose purpose is nurturing children's development is the ideal way to celebrate motherhood! For more information, contact Vanessa Nerbun at vnerbun@UPAF.org.
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2013 Campaign Incentives
New Incentives for 2013 Giving
This year's campaign offers a plethora of great prizes and incentives for those who make a donation. We again have a generously-donated Harley-Davidson motorcycle up for grabs, plus a four-day trip to Disney World, iPad minis, a bicycle trip in San Francisco, gift certificates and many more prize drawings and incentives! UPAF thanks our 2013 Campaign incentive sponsors:
 Click here to see the incentives and prizes for this year's campaign! |
Affiliate Spotlight: Milwaukee Choral Artists The Grand Finale MCA really knows how to throw a Grand Finale! The final concert in its 15th Anniversary season will feature the world premiere of Norwegian-born composer Ola Gjeilo's commissioned major work for women's vocal ensemble, string quartet, and improvisational piano accompaniment (performed by the composer himself!). Gjeilo is highly sought after in the choral world, and his published concert works are performed all over the world.
Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, WI Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. |
Northern Trust Sponsors UPAF Artist Society
Northern Trust has generously agreed to be the 2013 sponsor of the UPAF Artist Society. The UPAF Artist Society, founded by Carlene and Andy Ziegler, is UPAF's group of individual donors who give $10,000 or more annually.
Also of note, UPAF has added a new donor level, the Capstone Society, for those extremely generous donors giving $20,000 or more annually. This new level provides additional designation benefits for donors. For more information contact Christine Culver at cculver@UPAF.org
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UPAF Affinity Programs Leaping to New Levels
Next Generation UPAF, sponsored by We Energies, a donor affinity program for young professionals 45 and under looking to support the performing arts, is growing at a record pace this year. Just 30 days into the 2013 Campaign, Next Gen has added more than 100 new members. The recent success is due in large part to corporate partners like Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls and Badger Meter, who recognize the value programs like Next Generation UPAF provide their employees by helping them broaden their networks, engage in the community and strengthen their leadership skills. Also growing by leaps and bounds is UPAF Notable Women, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. Established in 2011, UPAF Notable Women is focused on addressing the serious decline of arts programming in the public schools. Since the 2013 Campaign Kickoff in mid-March, Notable Women membership has grown by 40 women who are committed to ensuring that all of our region's children have access to arts education. We thank all of these individuals for their generosity in supporting the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. If you would like additional information on becoming a member of Next Generation UPAF or UPAF Notable Women, contact Vanessa Nerbun, senior development director, at vnerbun@upaf.org or 414-239-6266.
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Rockwell Automation Spaghetti Dinner
Proceeds to Support UPAF
 On Saturday, April 20, Rockwell Automation is hosting the 23rd annual Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Spaghetti Dinner in support of UPAF. This event goes from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. and includes tours of the Allen-Bradley clock tower from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tickets bought before Monday, April 15 are $9, and tickets bought at the door are $10. Children 5-12 are $5, and children under 5 eat free. Please join Rockwell Automation for a great event, and support UPAF at the same time! Thank you, Rockwell Automation!
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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"Ballet Parking" at the Intercontinental
Parking attendants to wear tutus!
 The parking attandents at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Milwaukee have been gracious enough to support UPAF during the Milwaukee Ballet's Spring Series, April 11-14. The attendants will wear pink tutus and donate 50% of their tips to UPAF. We're thankful for their support and applaud Timothy Smith's (GM of the Intercontinental) creativity in coming up with the idea. Thank you, Intercontinental!
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UPAF Member Group & Affiliate Performances
New Seasons announced at UPAF Member Groups:
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UPAF and UPAF Member Groups in the News
Learn how your contributions to UPAF are at work in the community by perusing the following articles. This is but a small sample of the numerous recent reviews and articles about UPAF and UPAF-funded groups.
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