Calling all band alumni, current members, families, and friends! Here’s your chance to enjoy a great meal while making a real difference for the UNL Band Program.

What: Panera Bread Dine Out Fundraiser
When: Saturday, July 19th, 4:00-8:00 PM
Where: Panera Bread, 61st & O Streets, Lincoln, NE
Why This Matters
Every bite you take directly supports the Nebraska Bands program! 30% of all sales during our event will go straight to the UNL Band Program through the Band Alumni Association.
Make It Even More Special
- Rock your Husker band gear! Wear your band shirt, jacket, or any Nebraska band merchandise so we can spot our fellow band family members and share some great memories together.
- Win BIG! Find Alyssa Soppe at the restaurant that evening to enter an exclusive drawing for a FREE marching spot at this year’s band reunion—a priceless opportunity to relive those unforgettable game day moments!
Can’t Make It In Person?
No problem! You can still participate and support the cause:
- Place an online order using code FUND4U
- Email us a photo of your delicious meal along with your name
- You’ll be entered into the same drawing for that coveted reunion marching spot!
The Impact of Your Support
When you dine with us, you’re not just enjoying Panera’s fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches—you’re investing in the future of Nebraska’s musical tradition. Your support helps ensure that current and future students can experience the same pride, camaraderie, and joy that brought us all together in the first place.
Come hungry, leave fulfilled—both by great food and the knowledge that you’ve made a difference!
Questions? Contact the Band Alumni Association. Let’s make this fundraiser as successful as a perfect halftime performance!