Created to engage the next generation of
Wharton Center patrons, NextGen@Wharton seeks to connect with people who aren't all that familiar with the Wharton experience and give them a way to get to know the performing arts center amidst a group of their peers.
"The 'unknown' of any experience is very often a barrier to people to take a chance — especially when it's an experience that comes with a ticket price," explains Advisory Councilmember, Robin Miner-Swartz. NextGen@Wharton is a group of active professional and creative minds, who will get to see some fantastic shows, but also have access to backstage tours and social opportunities centered around Wharton events.
"We wanted to create a program that was a fun, easy way for young professionals to get to know Wharton Center better and make it a destination for them to meet new and existing friends," says Miner-Swartz.
A free kick-off event is scheduled for May 16. Attendees can look forward to a mix and mingle evening that includes a peek behind the curtain, seeing what's coming up for the new season, enjoying some treats from Red Haven and thinking about adding a show or two to their social calendar next season.
Event details can be found at:
http://nextgeninauguralevent.eventbrite.com/
Source: Robin Miner-Swartz, Wharton Center Advisory Council
Writer: Veronica Gracia-Wing, Innovation News
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