Press Release: Senate Committee Approves W.C. Armory Conveyance Bill
WEST CHESTER (April 30) – Senator Dinniman and fellow members of the Senate State Government Committee today unanimously approved legislation that would officially authorize the conveyance of the West Chester Armory to the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance. “This is an important step in a legislative process that will ultimately result in a permanent home for the […]
Uptown begins fundraising drive
Uptown begins fundraising drive By JEREMY GERRARD jgerrard@dailylocal.com Posted: Monday, 04/22/13 WEST CHESTER – After finally finding a site for theater in the borough, members of the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance are ready to kick off a capital campaign and begin the development phase. “This is going to be fast,” said Richard May, Uptown treasurer and […]
WC Armory Print by Richard Bollinger
A Unique Keepsake • A Unique Opportunity Three Purchase Opportunities • Enter Shipping Address Join a pivotal moment in our community’s history by owning this unique collectible. Richard Bollinger presents his limited-edition print of our historic Armory to the National Guard troops in remembrance of their 100 years in the West Chester community. Using PayPal […]
Gala Bravo Company Salute
The lineage of the 111th Infantry Regiment traces its origin to its founding as The Associators by Benjamin Franklin in 1747. They are the only ones who can officially fly the Franklin Flag, a privilege for the Red Carpet Gala to see. Bravo Company is one of “the most honored” units in our armed forces, […]
Uptown! To Acquire Armory for Theater
Contact: Jim Salvas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: contact@uptownwc.org April 5, 2013 Uptown! Entertainment Alliance and Senator Dinniman Announce Plans to Acquire Armory for Theater in West Chester State Senator Andy Dinniman and Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) President Linda Foster today announced plans for the Alliance to acquire the historic Pennsylvania National Guard Armory (226 N. High St. […]
Gala AUCTION Items
DESCRIPTION • PHOTOS DONOR ARTS Film: WCU Travel Adventures Film Series, “Route 66,” Sykes Theater, 9/16 or 9/17/13, three tickets. West Chester University Film: WCU Travel Adventures Film Series, “Rediscovering Ancient America,” Sykes Theater, 10/14 or 10/15/13, three tickets. West Chester University Performance: Brad Paisley Concert and B.P. cowboy hat; plus meet 92.5 Doc & […]
2013 Red Carpet Gala SPONSORS
Our thanks to these generous individuals and companies who stepped up early to sponsor our Red Carpet Gala. There’s still room and time to join this illustrious group. Buy now on our Sponsorship page. Corporate Sponsors Leadership • $10,000 1 Available Honor Guard • $5,000 Patriot • $3,500 More Available Liberty • $2,500 More available […]
Gala GUIDE
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Armory Access & Parking The Uptown! Entertainment Alliance’s Red Carpet Gala will be a unique and historic evening of live music, dancing, an auction, and our community’s farewell to the National Guard troops who called the Armory home for almost a century. We will start with a short salute […]
…and the WINNER is…
Those at The Note tonight chose THE WINNER from the LIVE performances of 5 finalists. Please everyone, come see Joel perform at The Armory on April 13, 2013, for our Red Carpet Gala! Uptown! Entertainment Alliance thanks all the artists who entered our Contest. We wish each the best of luck in music! (Hear songs written […]
Songwriting Contest
To all Uptown Entertainment Alliance Songwriting Contest Entrants: The response to our Songwriting Contest was overwhelming, and our panel of distinguished judges was mightily impressed by the wealth of talent drawn to this competition! The results are in. The five songwriters selected to perform for a chance at the $500 grand prize on March 9, […]
Songwriting Contest: 5 finalists to perform at The Note
Entry is CLOSED for the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance Songwriting Contest. To compete for the Grand Prize and other prizes, the 5 finalists will perform LIVE at The Note. If you (18 plus) want to BE THERE, buy tickets from The Note (only $5) for the March 9, 2013, performances! To hear the songs of the […]
Become a Gala Sponsor
Our small group can dream big, but we need your help to act big! As a nonprofit organization, we count on our supporters to help this effort become a sustained reality. If you are passionate about bringing the Performing Arts to West Chester, including a movie theater, please become one of our Sponsors! Sponsorship Categories […]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance presents 2013 RED CARPET GALA Sponsorship Opportunities National Guard Armory • April 13, 2013 226 North High Street, West Chester A Unique Event Music, Dancing, an Auction, and a Salute The Uptown! Entertainment Alliance is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for a unique community event, the Red Carpet Gala on April 13, […]
Coming Attractions
Working on our number one goal—building a permanent theater in the Borough of West Chester—the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance hasn’t forgotten its middle name. Here is our still-developing 2013 schedule: All Happening in the Borough of West Chester February 24—Lincoln Oscar Night, Milestone Events Red Carpet Arrivals begin at 7:00 p.m. 85th Academy Awards Oscar Telecast begins […]
Get the Holidays Started with Spirit(s)
Drinking spirits isn’t on the program, but the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance is sponsoring a special performance of Scrooge’s Christmas (A Christmas Carol) featuring Dickens’ ghostly spirits on Saturday, December 1st, at the Chester County Historical Society. Admission is free to all. In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale by Ken Jones, our ensemble will […]
When the Unexpected Brought the Unintended
by Jim Salvas, UEA Marketing Chairman If you travel a lot, you probably best remember the difficult times. I’ll bet those times–when the unexpected brought the unintended–were some of the best times you’ve had. That’s how I will remember last night’s concert by the Blackbird Society Orchestra on the steps of the historic Chester County […]
Songwriting Contest Rules
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance SONGWRITING CONTEST (UEASC) Calling all Chester County Singer-Songwriters! Here’s your chance to have your original work seen by high-profile music industry professionals. The first annual Uptown! Entertainment Alliance Songwriting Contest (UEASC) will award 5 finalists of extraordinary talent and ability the opportunity to perform a LIVE show at The Note, to compete […]
Free Jazz Concert November 2 at the Courthouse
Uptown! Presents a Free Jazz Concert at the Courthouse November 2 Uptown! will hold its second Jazz at the Courthouse concert at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 2, 2012, this time featuring the Blackbird Society Orchestra of Philadelphia. Once again, the event will be on the steps of the historic Chester County Courthouse at the […]
