 UPAF's 2014 Campaign goal is...
UPAF's 2014 goal has been announced - an ambitious goal of $11.7 million! With three dynamic Campaign Co-Chairs, a committed board of directors and dedicated staff, UPAF is determined to increase funds raised by 17% since 2012. The 2014 goal was announced amongst several wonderful performances from UPAF Member Groups Tuesday night during the 2014 Campaign Kickoff.
Southeastern Wisconsin rallied behind the performing arts community during UPAF's 2013 Campaign, allowing UPAF to raise a record $11 million. This year, UPAF is providing a variety of new incentives, exerting additional efforts in Waukesha County, and planning to grow the number of Workplace Giving Campaigns throughout our region.
Please join us as we embark on what will be another record-breaking UPAF Campaign!
For more information on this year's incentives, click here.
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 New discount available for UPAF SMART CARD holders from Marcus Restuarants
Thanks to the generosity of Marcus Restaurants, holders of the UPAF SMART CARD, sponsored by Associated Bank, will now be able to present their UPAF SMART CARD at Milwaukee Chophouse, Kil@wat and Mason Street Grill restaurants for a 10% discount. UPAF SMART CARD must be presented at time of purchase in order to receive discount and cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Thank you, Marcus Restaurants!
Click here to learn more about the UPAF SMART CARD.
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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Temptation's Snare: Danceworks and Present Music
Danceworks Performance Company partners with Present Music to reimagine and reinvigorate the classic tale of Igor Stravinsky's timeless The Soldier's Tale with a contemporary twist. Interspersed with new music by the hipster composers of Sleeping Giant, a composer collective, enjoy narration by special guest Jason Powell and new choreography by Dani Kuepper. Come see what happens when these two groups collaborate!
Next Act Theatre
255 S. Water St.
Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m.
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UPAF hosting first Westside Campaign Kickoff
UPAF is excited to host our inaugural Westside Campaign Kickoff at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. The event is sponsored by Actuant Corporation in partnership with the Waukesha County Business Alliance.
In an effort to better engage residents of Waukesha County and Lake Country, UPAF's Westside Campaign Kickoff will include a goal specifically for Westside donors and companies encompassed within the overall UPAF Campaign goal of $11.7 million. Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Tuesday, March 11, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast and networking 8:00 a.m. - Program and performances Click here to RSVP.
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Affiliate Spotlight: Milwaukee's Festival City Symphony
Timeless Romance
Festival City Symphony is Milwaukee's oldest symphony orchestra, created over 75 years ago as the Milwaukee Civic Symphony Orchestra by the Civic Music Association. Its mission is to extend the reach of classical music in the community with reasonable pricing, interesting themes and informative formats that embrace people of all ages. Its goal is to encourage the enjoyment and understanding of classical music and build public appreciation for fine arts programming.
 
Timeless Romance features three masterworks by the same composer, Felix Mendelssohn, beginning with his youthful "Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream." Milwaukee violin soloist and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Frank Almond, again joins FCS for "Violin Concerto in E minor," Mendelssohn's last orchestral work. The concert will close with the timelessly romantic "Symphony No. 3 (Scottish)," reminiscent of the novels of Sir Walter Scott.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Sunday, March 16, at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket information:
- $14 for adults
- $8 for children
- Call the Pabst Theater Box Office for tickets: 414-286-3205
The Pabst Theater
144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee
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Join us for "Blutending" this campaign!
 Marcus Hotels and Restaurants have graciously offered to let UPAF conduct celebrity bartending at their "Blu" location, called "Blutending," on Tuesday nights throughout the 2014 Campaig n. UPAF will recruit board members, business leaders and other local celebrities to tend bar and collect tips on UPAF's behalf. All tips and 10% of bar proceeds will go to UPAF from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on designated Tuesdays. Specific celebrity Blutenders will be announced as they are assigned.
UPAF is excited for this new opportunity, thankful for Marcus Hotels and Restaurants support and eager to see you at Blu!
Blu is located on the 23rd floor of the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.
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Sponsor Spotlight: LE sponsor companies
UPAF has a full office for the 2014 Campaign, as we welcomed our 2014 UPAF Loaned Executives in February. Our Loaned Executive team plays a vital role in our success, working with Workplace Giving Campaign coordinators throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and ensuring our campaign runs as effectively as possible.
Each Loaned Executive is sponsored by an area corporation, and UPAF would like to thank each corporate sponsor:
We Energies
Johnson Controls
Rockwell Automation
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Northwestern Mutual
BMO Harris Bank
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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UPAF Member Group & Affiliate Performances
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UPAF and UPAF Member Groups in the News
This is but a small sample of the numerous recent reviews and articles about UPAF and UPAF-funded groups.
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