Celebration Concert Program

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TRAVIS BAND

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SHENANIGANS WELCOME TO THE 100-YEAR

CELEBRATION CONCERT FOR UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS As United Way of the Midlands (UWM) celebrates 100 years of serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, we are so grateful for the support and caring spirit that has made this work possible.

Since our very beginning in 1923, we’ve worked alongside our valued partners to build awareness of community needs and form a Circle of Support to address those needs. We remove barriers, create opportunity and strengthen the systems that people rely on when they need assistance. And today, thanks to the amazing partnerships created with local businesses, state and local government, individual donors, nonprofit agencies, volunteers and others – UWM continues to thrive and now supports more than 150 nonprofit programs and direct services across the metro to help our neighbors in need.

Tonight, as we celebrate the giving spirit of our community, we hope you take advantage of and enjoy all of the free, fun activities available – face painting, the 360˚ photo booth, balloon animals, the Community Village and more! We also hope to see you dancing to the music from two of Omaha’s premier live bands – The Travis Band and The Shenanigans.

We’d also like to say a big “thank you” to our 100-year sponsors whose generous support made tonight’s event possible. You can see the full list of our amazing sponsors on page 2.

Thank you again for joining us tonight as we celebrate 100 years of helping others and making a difference in the metro.

With gratitude,

Shawna Forsberg President and CEO United Way of the Midlands

PRESENTING SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

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UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS CELEBRATION EVENTS JUNE 17, 2023 JUNE 24, 2023 JULY 15, 2023 JULY 22, 2023

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hitchcock Park 4220 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Fontenelle Park 4405 Fontenelle Blvd., Omaha, Nebraska

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | River’s Edge Pavilion 4250 River’s Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, Iowa

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Werner Baseball Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Nebraska *Kids will be able to run the bases from 10 a.m. - noon!

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A LITTLE ABOUT

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TRAVIS BAND Travis is Omaha’s premier power-funk horn band. The band started playing in 1972 and covers music primarily from the 70s when funk, rock and soul were fused by bands such as Tower of Power, Sly and the Family Stone, Chicago, Ohio Players, War and many more. Travis covers these bands along with many more from the 70s, 80s and 90s to bring you the best brass-based music around. The music pulls people on the dance floor and keeps them entertained throughout the night.

Music is only as good as the musicians playing it and Travis tours with seasoned, accomplished players — many of whom have toured and played nationally with well-known acts. Travis is a 10-piece band with four on brass instruments to make the music powerful. The musicians really bring the heat when they get their shot to solo.

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SHENANIGANS The Shenanigans is an Omaha-based Irish pub band. The six-member group, made up of two families — the Burkes and Kaufmans — combines foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ Irish tunes with other popular genres, including oldies, acoustic rock, country, blues and pop.

What started out as one man with an acoustic guitar has turned into an eclectic group of musicians, including six vocalists, a bassist, mandolinist, drummer, pianist and an electric guitarist. Whatever your mood, The Shenanigans promise a pint-raisin’ good time during every song.

FOOD TRUCKS ARE AVAILABLE ON 13TH STREET WITH FOOD FOR PURCHASE

Please visit our Community Village – located at the back of the green lawn (number 4 on the map) – where several community partners and businesses have booths you can visit. They are offering games, services and fun!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands Completely KIDS Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP) Generation Diamond Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska inCOMMON Community Development Intercultural Senior Service Iowa Legal Aid Lutheran Family Services Midlands African Chamber Nebraska Enterprise Fund Nebraska Safety Council NE 211 Omaha 100 OneWorld Community Health Centers Partnership 4 Kids Santa Monica, Inc. Siena Francis House The Women’s Center for Advancement Youth Emergency Services

This year is an exciting one for United Way of the Midlands as we celebrate 100 years of helping our neighbors in need in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.

We’re so excited to have you with us as we kick off a summer of exciting celebrations to say “thank you” to our community for its ongoing belief in the work we do.

Thanks again for coming tonight, and thank you for helping us build a stronger tomorrow for our community.

Enjoy the concert!