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on October 24, 2011
David Ravel
backed a project
Keep Live Music on WMSE by WMSE 91.7 FM
WMSE, a community-funded radio station in Milwaukee, WI needs to replace its in-house digital studio to keep live music on the air.
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111% funded $33,393 pledged
- 369 backers
- Funded Dec 22, 2011
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on November 3, 2010
David Ravel
backed a project
Revenge of the Mekons documentary film by Joe Angio
Now in its fourth decade, the legendary, rabble-rousing band remains committed to the punk ethos—that resistance can make a difference.
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176% funded $35,295 pledged
- 301 backers
- Funded Dec 17, 2010
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on September 20, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #12Global Union Coming This Saturday & Sunday
Post CommentSherry Watson said it best. We're looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
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on September 10, 2010Funded!
Global Union 2010 - World Music Festival by David Ravel
Global Union, brought to you by Alverno Presents, is Milwaukee's two-day, outdoor, FREE world music festival - 9/25 & 26, 2010, Humboldt Park
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102% funded $15,395 pledged
- 285 backers
- Funded Sep 10, 2010
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on September 10, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #11We Did It!
At about 7:00 p.m. last night, I snuck a quick look at my Blackberry to learn that with his $10 pledge, Christopher brought us to $15,000. Thank you, Christopher, And many, many thanks to our 280 backers.
We've been loving the warm words of support we've been hearing from everyone. At 6:46 last night, Elaine wrote "I think you crossed it. Hooray for supporters of world music in Milwaukee!". At 10:15 last night, Lucky wrote - "According to the Kickstarter website, you guys crossed the line! Congratulations!". Richard wrote on our Facebook Wall (very early this morning, I might add -- we're impressed with this, Richard) "Congratulations on reaching your Kickstarter goal and helping to save Global Union festival as we know it! I knew your audiences would NOT let you down!". The big "CONGRATS!" from Nancy says it all. And Chris wrote -- "I'll volunteer at GU if you need me." (Answer -- we do, Chris. And anyone who wants to help out at the Festival, please shoot Rory an email at rory.trainor@alverno.edu.)
We've also enjoyed hearing how you've been following our progress on the Kickstarter website over the past few weeks. We always believed that Global Union was about community building, and it's incredibly gratifying to see the Global Union community in action.
And the pledges are still coming in! As I was writing this, Mara just pledged $25, bringing our total to a whopping $15,285!
You'll be hearing from us early next week as to how we will get your Rewards to you. But for now, please know that you've made this one of the better weekends I've had in a while. And with these great vibes going for us, I know the weather is going to be fantastic!
Thank you.
David
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on September 9, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #10$255 to go!
Who's going to hit it out of the park?
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Elaine Bergstrom on September 9, 2010
I think you crossed it. Hooray for supporters of world music in Milwaukee!
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on September 9, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #9We are $505 away from goal!
Who will put us over the top?
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on September 6, 2010
David Ravel
commented on a project updateThank you, Elaine. It really would be that simple. If the people like yourself who have already generously pledged to Global Union would forward this link to their friends and colleagues and networks, we would be there with time to spare. David
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on September 5, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #875% there and 5 days to go!
We're at $11,300, 75% of our $15,000 goal. We're only $3,700 away from being 100% funded. And when we reach that $15,000 goal, that sum will be matched by another $15,000. Thanks to everyone who brought us to where we are today. (And to those of you who have come back and upped your pledges, we are tremendously grateful for your powerful vote of confidence. ) If everyone would take a brief moment to share this link with a friend or two and tell them why you think Global Union is an important event for Milwaukee, we'll cover that remaining 25% with time to spare.
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Elaine Bergstrom on September 6, 2010
If everyone who goes to this incredible event pledges $10, they would be far over their goal. Come on, Milwaukee world music lovers, do you really want to have to travel for a festival as great as this one?
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David Ravel on September 6, 2010
Thank you, Elaine. It really would be that simple. If the people like yourself who have already generously pledged to Global Union would forward this link to their friends and colleagues and networks, we would be there with time to spare.
David
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on September 3, 2010
David Ravel
Posted project update #7Closer and Closer
Post Comment7 days to go, and we're at 72% of goal. Thank you, everyone, who brought us this far. Anything you can do to help us meet goal in this last week will be appreciated greatly. Please share this link with your friends -- tell them why you're supporting Global Union and ask them to join you. We can all enjoy this holiday weekend knowing that we are only a small distance away from accomplishing something remarkable.
David Ravel
Milwaukee, WI
Director of Alverno Presents, the performing arts series @ Alverno College, Milwaukee.
Absolutely delighted - thanks to David and Rory, and to all GU supporters! Let's go ahead and have that great party.... Donna