2024 Annual Gala – Light UP! The Night
A fun festive evening celebrating Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
This celebration raises necessary funds that support Uptown’s programs and theatre school
February 17, 2024
5:30PM – 10:00PM
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 described as 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 hors d’oeuvres, open bar, premium seating in the A. Roy Smith Theater, recognition, and complimentary parking.
Sponsorship packages are now available—please see below for details.
$15,000 Star Sponsor
- 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
$10,000 Spotlight Sponsor
- 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
$5,000 Marquee Sponsor
- 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
$1,500 Parking Sponsor
- 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
$650 Bravo Sponsor
- 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
$2,500 Premier Sponsor
- 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
$1,250 Encore Sponsor
- 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