ONLINE: Dream Ball
Women in Focus
The 35th annual Women in Focus Dream Ball scholarship fundraiser will take place virtually on Jan. 16 at wbf.cbo.io.
This annual event hosted by Women in Focus helps raise money for the all-volunteer organization s scholarship fund, which has been helping Dane County students of color attend college since 1986. This year there is no admission charge as the Dream Ball transitions to a virtual program, with funds raised via a silent auction (with bidding open now) and donations. The livestream also features guest speakers Naman Siad (a 2011 scholarship recipient) and Carlton Jenkins (Madison schools superintendent), entertainment by East High School graduates Thaddeus McCants and Tilly Evans-Krueger, DJ Drew Masters, and more. Register here to participate.
The show will feature talented guest performers backed by a top-notch band, available online at no charge. The McSwain Theatre invites the public to watch “Jae L. & Crossover with Special Guests,” as well as other upcoming shows from the comfort of home at McSwainTheatre.com or . January’s show will have plenty of country favorites brought to life by vocalists from across Oklahoma with one special guest hailing from Kansas. Special guests include Jeff Sibble, Debbie Allen, Chandler Elliott and Dwayne Yoesting of Ada; Tara Scott of Duncan; Kenny Anderson of Edmond; Kenslie Clark of Durant; and Haylie Bagwell of Coffeyville, Kansas.
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