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FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023

5:30p-10p

East Side Club / 3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI

Primates Incorporated is excited to present our second annual fun_raising event! It’s the best party and opportunity of the year to help us fill in the needed blanks in order to care for our resident monkeys!

Enjoy the 1940s tropical-themed night with plenty of live music by Minor Changes and Ladies Must Swing, yummy dinner, raffle, and a moving presentation. 1940s style attire is encouraged and there will be prizes for the best outfits! Best of all, all proceeds from the evening’s event, benefit Primates Incorporated!

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A FEW FACTS
TO HIGHLIGHT
OUR NEED:

11,000

Approximate monkeys living
in Wisconsin research labs

USDA Animal Care Report 2018

100

Monkeys to be cared for
at Primates Incorporated

We currently have 12 residents

106,000

Approximate monkeys living
in U.S. research labs

USDA Animal Care Report 2018

GRAB YOUR TICKETS!

Individual Tickets: $75

VIP Individual Tickets: $125

(VIP includes early entry with complimentary cocktails or mocktails all night, plus dinner and dessert)
Please Note: Gala tables seat six individuals.

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Or print and mail your check and order form:

TICKET ORDER FORM

A LIP-SMACKIN’ MENU!

A fabulous vegan feast will be catered by Just Veggiez! Dinner will be followed by a heartwarming program high-lighting some of the life-saving work you make possible.

Drinks (included with VIP)
Cash Bar
Main Course
Teriyaki vegetable lo mein
Dessert
Vegan Cupcakes Donated by The Green Owl!
Just Veggiez logo

PREPARE TO BE ENTERTAINED!

We’re always fortunate to have such great musicians support our cause, and this year is no exception with these two great bands!

Make sure to bring your dancing shows, cause the dance floor is going to be hopping!

Ladies Must Swing logo

Ladies Must Swing is an all-female big band from Madison, Wisconsin, renown for performing great music from the 1940’s — 1950’s, and good times!

Minor Changes

A five-piece combo made up of musicians who play music they enjoy and have fun playing. Their playlist include standards, jazz, swing, blues, Latin, and pop rock!

CAN YOU HELP US FILL IN THE BLANKS?

Our sanctuary is continually contacted to help monkeys from the research industry and the pet trade. Our hope for this great event is to raise $30,000 through your important sponsorships, in order to continue providing an enriching and peaceful sanctuary for monkeys in need!

As a sponsor of the event, you will fulfill a vital role in helping to celebrate the monkeys and the life-saving work of Primates Incorporated.

BENEFACTOR / $5,000

Two gala tables with premier seating including twelve VIP tickets; On-stage presenting (or video) opportunity; Stand-alone event sponsor sign; Benefactor sponsor recognition listings on website, invitations, and social media posts.

PATRON / $3,000

Two gala tables with select seating including twelve VIP tickets; Stand-alone event sponsor sign; Patron sponsor recognition listings on website, invitations and social media posts.

DEFENDER / $1,000

One gala table with special seating including six VIP tickets; Defender sponsor recognition listings on website, invitations, social media posts and event sign.

GUARDIAN / $600

Four VIP Tickets; Guardian sponsor recognition listings on website, invitations, social media posts and event sign.

ADVOCATE / $300

Two VIP Tickets; Advocate sponsor recognition listings on website, invitations, social media posts and event sign.

Sponsorship contributions must be received by September 20, 2023 to receive all sponsorship benefits.