WCL Spotlight Celebration
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Celebrating 20 Years of Live Music & Impact
This fall marks 20 years since we opened our doors at World Cafe Live, and we’re throwing a party for the occasion! We invite you to join us the evening of Friday, October 4th for WCL’s 20th Anniversary Spotlight Celebration.
This special fundraising event will showcase what we do best – food, drinks, and of course, live music – as we reflect on 20 years and look forward to what’s next.
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SPOTLIGHTS
Carole Haas Gravagno
Carole Haas Gravagno – Visionary Champion
Carole Haas Gravagno is a philanthropist and activist who is committed to improving the lives of children and youth in Greater Philadelphia.
A former elementary and high school teacher, Carole has served as a board member, volunteer, and supporter of numerous education and arts organizations in the region, including: Arden Theatre Company, Beyond Celiac, Intercultural Journeys, The National Liberty Museum, Morris Arboretum, People’s Light and Theatre Company, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Zoo, Play On, Philly!, Please Touch Museum, Settlement Music School, Stoneleigh Foundation and the William Penn Foundation. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and was appointed a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania in 1999 by Governor Tom Ridge.
Carole holds a bachelor’s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a master’s in education from Temple University.
Frank Machos
Frank Machos – Collaborative Connector
Dr. Frank Machos is the Executive Director for the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of The Arts & Creative Learning, and previously served as the district’s Director of Music Education. He relocated from his native Edison, New Jersey to Philadelphia to attend the University of The Arts where he received a B.A in Music Composition, an M.A. in Music Education, and a Ph.D. in Creativity. He also earned an M.A. in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Before transitioning to administrative roles, Frank taught music at Grover Washington Jr. Middle School and School of the Future, specializing in instrumental music with a focus on expanding innovation in music education by integrating popular and contemporary music, technology, and college and career skill development. He serves on boards and committees for various non-profit organizations and founded Limelight Arts, a performing arts community center focused on supporting artists of all ages, abilities, and interests. He remains active in the Philadelphia music community as a saxophonist, performing with a variety of musicians and performing artists, covering a wide range of musical genres, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.
Kristal Oliver
Kristal Oliver – Innovative Educator
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Billy Allen & the Pollies
World Cafe Live is proud to spotlight Billy Allen & the Pollies, an emerging band whose musical performance at the Spotlight Celebration will surely get everyone moving.
Billy Allen & the Pollies: There is a ferocious Southern engine inside of Billy Allen & The Pollies’ debut album Black Noise. It thrums to life atop a classic rock chassis and expertly weaves in and out of gospel, grunge, funk and soul along its eleven-song journey. From the explosive top of the album (a liberating anthem of self-worth called “All of Me”) to the spiritually haunting final track (the wurlitzer fueled “Go on Without Them”) Black Noise is a genre-defiant haymaker that lands.
The band is a hybrid of four-piece rock outfit The Pollies and fellow Alabamian, and frontman, Billy Allen. The story of what fused Allen and The Pollies is one that begins in a bar 8 years ago. This particular bar was on Allen’s gig circuit and it just so happens to be where Jay Burgess (founder of The Pollies) was having a drink that evening. While there was intrigue and potential in that first chance meeting, the two would remain ships in the night, each building their own careers, until years later when the stars would align at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Spotlight » $20,000
- Access for 16 to the Sponsor Cocktail Party in The Lounge at 6:30pm
- Access for 16 to the Sponsor Music Hall Mezzanine with ample seating and premium dining and beverage offerings for main event
- Logo or name recognition as a presenting sponsor on all print and digital event materials
- The opportunity to submit an ad or personal message for digital screens at the event
- Four Ultimate Fan Club memberships including complimentary tickets, discounts, access to Fan Club ticket pre-sales, automatic seat upgrades, and a backstage tour
$16,884 tax-deductible
Legend » $10,000
- Access for 10 to the Sponsor Cocktail Party in The Lounge at 6:30pm
- Access for 10 to the Sponsor Music Hall Mezzanine with ample seating and premium dining and beverage offerings for main event
- Logo or name recognition as a premium sponsor on all print and digital event materials
- The opportunity to submit an ad or personal message for digital screens at the event
- Two Ultimate Fan Club memberships including complimentary tickets, discounts, access to Fan Club ticket pre-sales, automatic seat upgrades, and a backstage tour
$8,302 tax-deductible
Icon » $5,000
- Access for 6 to the Sponsor Cocktail Party in The Lounge at at 6:30pm
- Access for 6 to the Music Hall Mezzanine with ample seating and premium dining and beverage offerings for main event
- Logo or name recognition as a sponsor on most print and digital event materials
- The opportunity to submit an ad or personal message for digital screens at the event
- Two Mega Fan Club memberships including complimentary tickets, discounts, and access to Fan Club ticket pre-sales
$4,082 tax-deductible
Visionary » $2,500
- Access for 4 to the Sponsor Cocktail Party in The Lounge at 6:30pm
- 4 general admission tickets to the main event in the Music Hall
- Logo or name recognition as a sponsor on select print and digital event materials
- 1 Super Fan Club membership including complimentary tickets and discounts on select events
$2,181 tax-deductible
Superstar » $1,000
- Access for 2 to the Sponsor Cocktail Party in The Lounge at 6:30pm
- 2 general admission tickets to the main event in the Music Hall
- Name recognition as a sponsor on some event print and digital event materials
- Two complimentary tickets for a World Cafe Live event of your choice
$810 tax-deductible
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