This year’s Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at Mohegan Sun!

Shine up those jewels and join UCAC at Mohegan Sun on Friday, November 1st for our Denim & Diamonds Scholarship Fundraiser! This year’s gala will feature a high-end silent auction featuring trips, jewelry, handbags, and unique items you won’t find anywhere else. We will have some amazing entertainment from comics Jake Silberman and Jack Burke. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year for our newly expanded scholarship program and your support is key to our success. In 2024, UCAC awarded $22k to deserving students and we hope to be able to keep this support going.

Get a head start by downloading the Handbid app to your smartphone and creating an account. You can download these easy-to-follow instructions that also include tips on bidding and checkout.

All proceeds from the silent auction go directly to the UCAC Scholarship Fund to help children of members and graduating trade school students fund their higher education, training and more!

Friday, November 1st
5 – 9 PM

Mohegan Sun Cabaret Theater

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd

Uncasville, CT 06382

Park in the Riverview Garage and head towards the Casino of the Sky, then follow signs for the Cabaret Theater.

Attire
Jeans and bling for the ladies

Jeans and jackets for the gentlemen

Member Tickets:

$150 Each

Non-Member Tickets:

$200 Each

Table of 10:

$1000

Headlining Comic Jake Silberman

Jake Silberman is a New York City comedian who’s been relentlessly touring the country over the last three years. He’s headlined numerous clubs, including Helium Comedy, The Comedy Club of Kansas City and Comedy Corner Underground. Jake is a regular opener for Kyle Kinane and Nick Mullen, and has also opened for comedy greats Nate Bargatze and the late Norm Macdonald. His special “The Crowd Work Album” is currently streaming on Tubi, with the album version put out by Rhizome Comedy Records. Jake’s work has been featured on the popular “Your Mom’s House” podcast as well as “Now This News.” He was voted “Funniest Person in Portland” while living there, and has performed at numerous festivals around the country, including the 10,000 Laughs and Red Clay comedy festivals.

Opening Act: Jack Burke

A Boston-based comic, Jack Burke has rapidly emerged as a young, fresh voice of New England’s storied comedy circuit. He charms comics and audience members alike with his confessional style and irreverent takes on work life, sobriety, and family life. He is a staple of independently produced shows and clubs like Don’t Tell Comedy and Laugh Boston. Jack’s made terrible mistakes everywhere from Portland, ME, to the Caribbean that will make you laugh and feel grateful you’re not related to him.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Dinner Sponsor $2995

Exclusive Opportunity! Our dinner sponsor gets top billing on all Auction marketing including emails, website, PowerPoint presentation, Handbid app, signage at the event and social media posts. Your company will be recognized from the stage during the event and you will receive prime seating.

Cocktail Sponsor
$2250

Souvenir Sponsor
$1950

Entertainment Sponsor
$1950

Technology Sponsor
$1750

Exclusive Opportunity! UCAC is partnering with Handbid to allow digital bidding on all silent auction items via cell phone prior to and during the event. Our Technology Sponsor will receive recognition on all event marketing including website, emails, social media marketing, signage at the event and from the podium.

Donation Opportunities

Platinum Auction Donations
$1000 Each

Donations will be used to purchase auction items. You will receive recognition at the silent auction for the item(s) that UCAC purchases with your donation. All proceeds from the auction will go towards the UCAC Scholarship Fund.