CUMAC 80s Night Makes a Return

Gather the family and get ready to take a trip back in time with 80s Night 2.0.

The will host this fundraiser for the second year on .

David Philp was the driving force behind the first 80s Night in April 2011. This year he's back again, working to make this event even better.

"Last year we had over 300 people attend, and we have the same goal this year," Philp said. He also hopes to reach a fundraising goal of $15,000, which will be donated to the Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community (CUMAC) in Paterson.

Philp also started a new business, YouChoose, LLC, and has hosted several decade-themed events in the area since last year's 80's night.

"These are fun, affordable, music-based events," Philp said, all of which raise money for charity. "It's cheaper than getting a babysitter, and everybody gets something out of it."

The event is dry, and children are welcome.

Musicians at the event perform songs donors request. "We modeled it to do at least 30 songs," Philp said. "About 22 or 23 of them are chosen by people who donate, and others we tie into the sponsors."

For example, Handyman Matters is offering a day of home labor to whoever wins a drawing. Tickets to win the make-over are $5 for two tickets, $10 for five tickets. To promote Handyman Matters' sponsorship of the event, the band will play a cover of "Our House."

Another sponsor, Public Image Ltd., a Wayne salon, will give mohawks to participants who collect $150 for the food drive. One 7-year-old Wayne native, Philp said, has already collected $300.

Tree Tavern Pizza will hold a pizza-eating contest as the band plays "Hungry Like the Wolf." "Whoever eats the most gets a year's supply of pizza," Philp said.

Whole Foods of Madison will cater the event, with the concert to follow. Admission to the events is $15, with another $15 for dinner. Adults can purchase joint tickets for $26.

For more information or to buy tickets or make a donation, visit the CUMAC ‘80s Night website.