United Arts Council

Wake on Stage!


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Wake on Stage is a fun, high energy evening celebrating the arts. The party starts @ 6 with heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar! At 7 we’ll move into the theatre for exciting performances by influencers from across Wake County.

Line-Up Includes

  • The Wake County Commissioners featuring jazz artist Shana Tucker
  • WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels on drums
  • The Dawson Family Fun Time Band starring Jamie Dawson (Aspires Homes), Lynda Dawson & their daughters
  • The Broughton High School Jazz Ensemble featuring Rep. Mike Schietzelt, NC House, on trumpet
  • Raleigh City Councilperson Christina Jones performing a monologue
  • Former Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson performing “The World’s Greatest Magic Trick”
  • Former WRAL Anchor Valonda Calloway performing a dance piece.
  • Mayor William “Bill” Harris of Fuquay Varina on trumpet
  • Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert P. Taylor performing a monologue

When & Where
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
April 17, 2026
6-9 PM

Become a Sponsor HERE or contact Lee Posey Pike at [email protected].

Available Sponsor Levels:

Presenting Sponsor – $40,000

All benefits below plus:

Above-the-title company recognition  |  12 total tickets to the event  |  Full page ad in event program  |  Opportunity to comment in Press Release  |  Champagne service for your guests during the show

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Production Sponsor – $20,000

All benefits below plus: Below the title company recognition  |  10 total tickets to the event  |  Opportunity to provide a branded gift for attendees  |  Feature in our eNewsletter (7,000+ subscribers)

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Spotlight Sponsor – $10,000

All benefits below plus: 8 total tickets to the event  |  1/2 page ad in event program  |  Logo on stage signage  |  Logo on step and repeat backdrop

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Talent Sponsor – $5000

All benefits below plus: 6 total tickets to the event  |  Social media post (9000+ followers)  |  Logo at food and bev stations

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Stage Sponsor – $2500

All benefits below plus: 4 total tickets to event  |  1/4 page ad in event program

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Pit Sponsor – $1000

2 tickets to the event  |  Logo + link on event webpage  |  Name printed on lobby signage

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Sponsors

First Citizens     

          

            

Donna Heffring        Brandi McCarn Gerew      Chris & Jenn McEwen

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