TEAM Murphy & Harrington

Brittany Harrington

Born and raised in Florida, Brittany grew up near NASA and the Kennedy Space Center, which inspired her curiosity and drive. She attended college and medical school in Florida before moving to Michigan in 2016 for her residency. Now a board-certified internal medicine physician, Brittany specializes in hospital medicine at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Brittany currently resides in Milford with her husband and their new baby girl, Zoey, who was born in November. She’s excited to embark on many adventures and “dance through life” with her daughter by her side. Fun fact: Brittany even explored ballroom dancing during medical school—a passion that reminds her to keep moving and embrace life’s rhythm, both on and off the dance floor.

Sheldon Murphy

Originally from Saginaw, Sheldon now resides in Sanford. He works as the Diagnostic Imaging Manager at MyMichigan Health. Sheldon served as a United States Marine Corps Honor Guard from 1992 to 1996 at the 8th and I Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. During his service, he participated in President Bill Clinton’s inaugural ceremony. Sheldon shared an interesting tidbit about his dance partner, Brittany: not only did she take ballroom dance lessons during medical school, but she also competed in a ballroom competition in Las Vegas!

FAQs

  • Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties. During the show, you will be able to bid on a variety of artwork in the silent auction, as well as enjoy an array of music, song, dance and theatrical performances from both the local and Alma College communities.

  • A VIP ticket is $50 and you’ll gain early access to the event (5:30-7:00pm in the Hogan Center) to enjoy an open bar (beer/wine) and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be entertainment and your ticket price includes entry to the show.

  • General Admission tickets are $10 each and include entry to the show. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center.

    Tickets for students 18 and under are $5.

  • Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, where we focus on uniting people and resources to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. To learn more about our community investment, signature programs, and impact, we invite you to look around our website!

  • There are many opportunities to support our dance teams! You can designate your ticket price to a specific team, purchase an art piece, or make a donation online. Additionally, you can share team fundraising pages to spread the word and encourage your network to join in this exciting event! If you would like to designate or split your gift between multiple teams, please donate by doing separate transactions or contact the United Way team at (989) 773-9863.

  • Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities to bid on artwork. A silent auction will be available to all attendees and will take place in the Heritage Center lobby. Bidding will be available before the show and during intermission.

  • There is no official dress code to attend Arts United, meaning you won’t be turned away for dressing too casually. However, attending a performance like Arts United can be a special occasion, so think of what you might wear to a dinner and dress to feel your best.

  • Guests of all ages are welcome to attend Arts United! If you're attending with a young child, please prepare them for performances by explaining theatre etiquette and what to expect (dim lighting, quiet voices, no light or sounds from cell phones or screens, etc.).

  • Arts United is held on the Alma College campus in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. Parking is available directly outside of the Heritage Center, but space is limited. Additional parking can be found along Superior Street. To view Alma College parking & maps information, please visit alma.edu/admissions/connect-and-visit/parking-maps/.

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