All-American dance party at the West Chester University

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting Uptown! Entertainment Alliance. We are the people who are
purchasing the National Guard Armory in downtown West Chester and repurposing it as a public theater for film and live
performances. We have made great progress in realizing the vision of a theater raising $2.2 million in capital funding to
date. This fall we are planning two fundraising events to sustain our operating budget during the capital campaign. We
are hoping that you will consider a sponsorship to one or both events.
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Saturday, October 17 Mark your calendar - Uptown! Entertainment Alliance is hosting their Annual Fundraiser
& Dinner Dance called Footlights and Fun Raising presented by Fulton Bank. This event will be a super fun,
All-American dance party at the West Chester University Foundation & Alumnae Building in West
Chester. The 10-piece band, The Sofa Kings, will keep us dancing all night. The exciting American-style
barbecue we have planned is sure to please everyone’s palate. As in previous years, a sellout crowd is expected
with over 300-plus attending. Don’t miss an opportunity to be part of THE fall party of the year!
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Saturday November 14 In partnership with West Chester University, Uptown! will present the original
Soul Sounds of Philly Concert at Emilie K. Asplundh Hall. Having the talent and high-energy drive that
audiences have come to adore, Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics along with William Hart and the
Delfonics will bring the Motown of the North to WCU. Celebrating their 12th anniversary, Russell Thompkins
Jr. & the New Stylistics have remained dedicated to the mission of providing quality representation of the
original recordings of the Stylistics. Keeping real music alive is the mission for them and the Delfonics. With
their combined dedicated passion, consider it signed, sealed, and delivered! We anticipate over 800 attendees.
Our events have a history of attracting capacity crowds from all around Chester County and Northern Delaware and
include every demographic. Please take a moment to review the sponsorship opportunity page attached and decide at
which level you would like to participate. Then, complete the form reflecting your commitment and how you would like
to make payments.
Our Fall events will set the stage for a building an audience for the future as we raise the capital funds needed to
repurpose the Armory into a theater in 2016. Your investment in our mission not only helps the West Chester, but also
allows for a unique opportunity to promote your own services to an audience as diverse as the region we serve.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally to discuss your sponsorship interest. My cell is 484-343-4577.
Sincerely,
Jeannie McGinn
Footlights & Fun Raising Chairwoman and Uptown! Board Member
Fulton Bank
West Chester Branch Manager
116 W. Market Street, West Chester, Pa 19382
610-918-8810
121 North Walnut Street, Suite 320 West Chester Pa 19380 * 484.639.9004 * www. uptownwestchester.org
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER & DINNER DANCE - FOOTLIGHTS & FUN RAISING
Sponsorship Opportunities
Name /Logo featured on invitation (mailed &
electronic)
Name /Logo featured on stage as well as on sign
at entrance to Footlights & Fun Raising event
Name /Logo featured in all event publicity, including
social media, website, advertising, press releases
and interviews as well as event posters.
Profile on UEA’s Facebook page
Logo featured in 5 email blasts to promote the
event (3,000 impressions)
6 Reserved Tickets - Footlights & Fun Raising Event
Name & Logo featured on event posters as well
as on website & recognition on social media
Logo featured in one email blast to promote the
event (3,000 impressions)
2 Tickets - Footlights & Fun Raising Event
* An additional $250 will upgrade your
sponsorship visibility to cover both Footlights &
Fun Raising Event & Philly Soul Concert
* An additional $2000 will upgrade your sponsorship
visibility to cover both Footlights & Fun Raising
Event & Philly Soul Concert
2 Tickets - Footlights & Fun Raising Event
* An addi tion al $1 50 w i ll upgra de your
spon sorship visi bil ity to cove r bo th
Fo otlig hts & Fu n R a ising E vent & P hil ly
S oul Conc ert
Name /Logo featured on stage as well as on
sign at entrance to Footlights & Fun Raising
Name and Logo featured in all event publicity, including
social media, website, advertising, press releases
and interviews as well as event posters.
Profile on UEA’s Facebook page
Logo featured in 5 email blasts to promote the event
(3,000 impressions)
4 Reserved Tickets -Footlights & Fun Raising Event
Lasts all Year Long!
One-year membership to Uptown!
Entertainment Alliance, includes
* An addi tion al $1,0 00 wi ll upg rade your
spon sorship visi bil ity to cove r both
Fo otlig hts & Fu n R a ising E vent & P hil ly
S oul C onc ert
Name & Logo prominently featured on
invitation for both fall fundraising events
(mailed & electronic)
Name & Logo prominently featured on stage
at both Footlights & Fun Raising Event & The
Philly Soul Concert at West Chester University
Featured in publicity for 2015-16 events
including advertising, press releases &
interviews as well as website & recognition on
social media
Sponsor profile on UEA’s Facebook page
VIP Concert Tickets for 8 guests and 8 reserve
seating tickets to Footlights and Fun Raising Event
Name /Logo featured on invitation (Mailed & electronic)
Name /Logo featured on event posters as well as/
on website & recognition on social media
Logo featured in one email blast to promote the
event (3,000 impressions)
2 Reserved Tickets - Footlights & Fun Raising Event
* An addi tion al $500 w il l u pgrad e you r
spon sorship visi bil ity to cove r bo th
Fo otlig hts & Fu n R a ising E vent & P hil ly
S oul C onc ert
121 North Walnut Street Suite 320 West Chester Pa 19380 * 484.639.9004 * www. uptownwestchester.org
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER & DINNER DANCE
FOOTLIGHTS & FUN RAISING
SPONSORSHIP REPLY FORM
YES, I want to help bring a theater to downtown West Chester by serving as a:
$5,000 Red Carpet Sponsor
$750 Footlights Sponsor
$ $2,500 Box Office Sponsor
$1,500 Orchestra Sponsor
$500 Patron of the Arts Sponsor
I am sorry I cannot attend, please accept my gift of $________ to support bringing a theater to downtown West Chester!
NAME:
COMPANY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY :______________________________________________________________________________________ STATE :________________________________________________ ZIP :_________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _PHONE:
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Please Send Invoice
Make checks payable to Uptown! Entertainment Alliance
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Exp Date ____________ Security Code________
Please return this completed form to:
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance
121 N. Walnut Street, Suite 320, West Chester, PA 19380
Questions? Call Angela Scully, 484-639-9004 or email [email protected]
121 North Walnut Street Suite 320 West Chester Pa 19380 * 484.639.9004 * www. uptownwestchester.org
SAVE THE DATE!
Footlights & Fun Raising
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER & DINNER DANCE
Saturday, October 17, 2015 | 6:30pm-11:00pm
West Chester University Foundation Building
presented by
HOW CAN
YOU HELP?
121 North Walnut Street
Suite 320
West Chester, PA 19380
• Sponsorships Available
• P urchase Dinner Dance Tickets:
$85 single / $160 double
• Make a Donation
More information at uptownwestchester.org
The Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) is a group with a common vision: to bring a theater to West Chester, Pennsylvania. For three years, we have grown by formalizing our efforts and creating community awareness of this need – while searching for a permanent home. That home is now in hand. We have an agreement from the State of Pennsylvania to purchase the historic Pennsylvania National Guard Armory on North High Street in downtown West Chester and are undertaking a $3.75 Million Capital Campaign transform this grand old building into a multi-­‐use theater and educational space. The Armory was built in 1916 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It housed the National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry and 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, which traces its lineage directly to Benjamin Franklin, who formed the unit in 1747 to protect the Colonies in the French and Indian War. The Armory’s 10,900-­‐square-­‐foot main floor is the near-­‐perfect space for a 350 seat theater. Its barrel-­‐
vaulted ceiling on the main floor, where audiences will enjoy film and live performances, creates a majestic theatre experience reminiscent of a bygone era. There are also spaces on the second floor and an additional 7,000 square feet of usable space on the lower level of the building. The goal of bringing a theater to West Chester is to create a cultural hub for Chester County individuals and families within walking distance to West Chester's lively restaurant and shopping district. An additional goal is to engage underserved age and income groups in West Chester and the surrounding area through children's programming as well as film and live performance. 121 North Walnut Street Suite 320 West Chester Pa 19380 * 484.639.9004 * www. uptownwestchester.org