Light UP the Night Gala 2024

2024 Annual Gala – Light UP! The Night

A fun festive evening celebrating Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Saturday, February 17, 2024
5:30PM – 10:00PM
This celebration raises necessary funds that support Uptown’s programs and theatre school!

Our annual Light Up the Night Gala is a premier event wherein we fill our 327 seat A. Roy Smith Mainstage and provide our supporters with a night they won’t forget!  This year our hosts are Sara Michaels and Michael Phelan.  The event will begin with signature cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres served at our across-the-street neighbor Chester County History Center, with music from Sara’s recently released Jazz Album https://youtu.be/extezvXW7FY.  The fun then moves over to the A. Roy Smith Mainstage, where our attendees will experience the excitement and music of our namesake band “Uptown”! Indeed, we found a band out there with the same name as us! https://www.uptownofficial.com/Uptown is a powerhouse of R&B finesse, top-notch voices, & mesmerizing moves for an unforgettable show!

Enjoy Uptown’s annual gala, Light Up the Night, in style with a sponsorship package! Event sponsors and their guests will enjoy preferred seating in the A. Roy Smith Theater, recognition, and complimentary parking.

Sponsorship packages are now available—please see below for details.

  • YEAR-LONG representation on the Uptown! website, in social media communications, and dedicated LED signage
  • A full-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 8″ tall)
  • Prominent placement on signs and flyers for the event and throughout 2024
  • Additional sponsorship of an Uptown 2024 program
  • YEAR-LONG representation in Uptown! program book
  • Unlimited Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 12 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • YEAR-LONG representation on the Uptown! website, in social media communications, and dedicated LED signage
  • A full-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 8″ tall)
  • Prominent placement on signs and flyers for the event and throughout 2024
  • Additional sponsorship of an Uptown 2024 program
  • YEAR-LONG representation in Uptown! program book
  • 5 Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 10 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • YEAR-LONG representation on the Uptown! website, in social media communications, and dedicated LED signage
  • A full-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 8″ tall)
  • Prominent placement on signs and flyers for the event and throughout 2024
  • Additional sponsorship of an Uptown 2024 program
  • YEAR-LONG representation in Uptown! program book
  • 4 Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 8 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • Representation on the Uptown! website, LED sign and in social media communications through 3Q2024
  • A full-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 8″ tall)
  • Prominent placement on signs and flyers for the event
  • 3 Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 6 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • Representation on the Uptown! website, LED sign and in social media communications through 2Q2024
  • A half-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 3.875″ tall)
  • Unlimited Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 4 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • Representation on the Uptown! website, LED sign and in social media communications through 2Q2024
  • A half-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 3.875″ tall)
  • 2 Parking Spots, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 4 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating
  • Representation on the Uptown! website, LED sign and in social media communications through 1Q2024
  • A half-page ad in the Gala program book (5″ wide x 3.875″ tall)
  • 1 Parking Spot, Night of the Event, in Chestnut Street Garage
  • Plus 2 tickets to the Gala with preferred seating