The White Party
We have so much to celebrate and we want you there with us!
Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of the sculpture of civil rights pioneer, Vel Phillips, on state capitol grounds. After the ceremony we invite you to stay to celebrate Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County’s 25th Anniversary with a live DJ, dancing, food, celebrities, and MORE!
July 27th at the Wisconsin State Capitol
5pm – 6pm
Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony
hosted by Gloria Ladson-Billings and Chief Noble Wray
The speakers at the event will include Governor Evers, Michael Phillips (son of Vel Phillips), Michael Johnson, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, the State Executive Board Chair, and other distinguished guests. The statue unveiling is open to the public and free of charge.
There will be a VIP event hosted by the Downtown Madison Inc President, Jason Ilstrup. This will be an invitation-only reception inside the capitol honoring those who supported the creation of the sculpture.
July 27th at the Wisconsin State Capitol
6pm – 10pm
The White Party Affair
in honor of Vel Phillips
hosted by Actor Lorenz Tate
This ticketed event will feature food, live entertainment, celebrity guests and will be held inside the state capitol. This celebration is a fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County who spearheaded this effort and raised more than $600,000 to gift to the capitol of the sculpture.
If you have any questions, contact our Master Planner Latonya Jackson at Ljackson@bgcdc.org
Lodging reccomendation:
Stay at The Park Hotel, conveniently located across the street from the Capitol at 22 South Carroll St
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