The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) will kick off and announce the goal for its 2015 Westside campaign on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts with special performances from UPAF member groups Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre.

Funds raised will support UPAF’s 15 member groups – prominent local performing arts organizations that provide entertainment excellence, economic benefits and arts education to all of Southeastern Wisconsin.

The event is free and open to the public.  Click here to RSVP.

WHAT: UPAF will kick off its 2015 Westside campaign, which runs through Tuesday, June 9, 2015 and announce the Westside fundraising goal. The program will feature performances and speakers.

WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m.

7:30 a.m.: Registration, breakfast and networking

8 a.m.:  Showtime

WHERE: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr.

VISUALS: Performances by UPAF member groups Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre. UPAF Affiliate Wisconsin Philharmonic will also perform. Speakers include DAF president and CEO Deanna Tillisch and 2015 UPAF campaign co-chair Tom Cardella.