Light Up The Queen Foundation

03/29/2026

WHEW! What a night! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our guest bartender night at The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware. Whether you were throwing tips in the bucket in person or sending in your best gift online, we're super grateful for your support. Together, we raised over $3000 that's going straight into local music education programs serving kids right here in our backyard. Cheers!

03/25/2026

Tonight's the night! LUQ Guest Bartending Event (benefitting music education!) is at The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware from 5-8 pm.

We have some pretty cool raffle items up for grabs, but we've saved the best surprise for last: a silent auction for the opportunity to play percussion on stage with the musicians at next year's Shine A Light!

Don't miss this great night, and be sure to tip your bartenders! Every single tip tonight goes straight back into our community, ensuring every kid has equal access to the benefits of music education programs.

Can't make it? Send your tip in here: lightupthequeen.org/donate

03/23/2026

🎟️ Raffle Prize Reveal!

We’ve lined up some incredible raffle prizes for our Guest Bartender Night Wednesday at The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware — all supporting the Light Up the Queen Foundation and music education in our community. Special thanks to the amazing local businesses who donated these prizes — we appreciate you!

From guitar pedals and concert tickets to a beach cruiser bike, wellness experiences, and local favorites, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Swipe (and read on) to see what you could win!

🎟️ Raffle tickets available at the event.

Event Details:
Wednesday, March 25
The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware
5-8pm

03/18/2026

🍸 LUQ Guest Bartender Lineup Drop! 🍸

The bartender teams are set for our LUQ Guest Bartending Event (benefitting music education!) at The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware!

If you were at Shine A Light: 1986, you’ll recognize a few of these faces. Many of them are SAL performers… and fair warning: generous tips may trigger spontaneous singing.

Our SAL house band will be on hand to help bring those moments to life. 🎶💸

5:00–5:30: Ted Stewart + Andrea Ladany Riley 🎶
5:30–6:00: Jim Miller • Mackenzie Brockmeyer 🎶
6:00–6:30: Jacque Rose Varsalona • Jason Webb 🎶
6:30–7:00: Tom Williams • Michael Davis 🎶
7:00–7:30: Kerry Kristine McElrone • Marcus Slade 🎶
7:30–8:00: Tiki Luedke • Michelle Sumler Hover 🎶

Come out, grab a drink, and tip your favorite bartender — every tip supports music education programs in our community.

📅 March 25
⏰ 5–8 PM

👉 RSVP here and let us know you’re coming (and PLEASE SHARE!)
LUQ Guest Bartending Event (benefitting music education!)

Can’t make it but still want to support the Foundation? Every donation helps.
👉 https://lightupthequeen.org/donate/

Let’s pack the bar!

03/13/2026

Be our Sledgehammer. 🔨

We want to "shock the monkey" (and the committee) with some incredible data! Saturday was a total time capsule, but we want to know what you loved most.

And if you weren't there? We want to hear from you too!!

Your feedback helps us continue to fund "stages of discovery" for over 1,500 local students. Help us build a better 2027 by smashing that survey link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDC94qzmF7xmZYv9qZUJpladpJ9e88PCFsjgJhRJCuj1FxIQ/viewform?usp=preview

03/12/2026

In case you missed the buzz before the show, our friends and generous sponsors, Delaware LIVE, perfectly captured why our mission matters.

Dozens of regional performers recently gathered for rehearsals: General Admission Tickets Still Available. WILMINGTON, Del. — With guitars tuned, microphones tested, and musicians gathered on stage, preparations are underway for Shine-A-Light Galaone of Wilmington’s most…

03/11/2026

We just want your Shine A Light: 1986 videos and your.... kiss! 💋✨️

One of our favorite moments of the night was when the surprise lip balloons dropped from the balcony during Prince's Kiss. Such fun!

Do you have videos from your favorite moments in the show? Drop em in the comments!

03/10/2026

Wilmington, you showed UP! That room was absolutely electric! But behind every iconic performance on Saturday night was a team of generous sponsors who made it possible.

Because of these partners, 100% of our concert proceeds go directly into our "own backyard," funding music education for everyone from toddlers mastering rhythm to teens producing their own tracks. Our all-volunteer team is incredibly grateful for these sponsors that believe in the power of music to create positive change.

We couldn't do this without you. Let's keep the music playing!