Totaling more than 230,000 participants since 1981, the Miller Lite Ride for the Arts is regarded as among the nation's largest one-day recreational bike rides. Help celebrate the 27th year of this annual summer favorite, which has generated more than $5.7 million for the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).

When: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Why: To help keep our performing arts scene dynamic and a vital part of our community's culture. UPAF is among the nation's largest united arts funds in terms of dollars raised and number of donors. The organization provides financial support to 36 beneficiary groups.

What: The 28th annual Miller Lite Ride for the Arts to benefit UPAF. In 2008, the Ride is again offering a five, 15-, 25-, 50- and 75-mile bike route. After the Ride, participants can enjoy the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Finish Line Party at the Miller Lite Oasis, Summerfest. The party includes entertainment, performances from UPAF groups, and children's and sponsor-related activities.

Where: The Ride starts in downtown Milwaukee at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., and finishes at the Miller Lite Oasis, Summerfest. The various routes travel past several Milwaukee landmarks and continue along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan through numerous Milwaukee-area communities and parks.




This year's Miller Lite Ride for the Arts celebrates its 28th annual event to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), among the nation's largest united arts funds. Since 1981, more than 230,000 participants have supported UPAF by rolling along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan and through several of the area's lakeside communities.

 



With your support, the Miller Lite Ride for the Arts has generated more than $6 million to provide support for the 35 groups of UPAF:

Members:
Bel Canto Chorus
Danceworks Inc.
First Stage Children's Theater*
Florentine Opera Company*
Ko-Thi Dance Company
Milwaukee Ballet*
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Milwaukee Children’s Choir
Milwaukee Public Theatre
Milwaukee Repertory Theater*
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra*
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Next Act Theatre
Present Music
Renaissance Theaterworks
The Skylight*
*denotes Cornerstone members

Affiliates:
African American Children's Theatre
Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre
Choral Arts Society
Festival City Symphony
Frankly Music
In Tandem Theatre
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra
Kettle Moraine Symphony
Latino Arts
Milwaukee Choral Artists
Milwaukee Dance Theatre
Milwaukee Opera Theatre
Milwaukee Shakespeare
Modjeska Theater Company
PianoArts of Wisconsin
Racine Symphony Orchestra
Waukesha Symphony Orchestra
Wild Space Dance Company
Windfall Theatre





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