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ANCHORAGE CONCERT ASSOCIATION    

  SEASON      ALL ACCESS ANNUAL REVIEW     

   

  SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Anchorage Concert Association's mission is to inspire and entertain Alaskans through the performing arts. With your support, ACA's 2013/2014 season was one of our most successful ever. We had a record number of sold out shows and brought many exciting names to Anchorage, inspiring audiences young and old. 31 74 88,000 12 artists and events performances tickets sold sold out shows

Sept.

ACA ALL ACCESS September 19 | Discovery Theatre

Your inaugural ACA All Access was a great success with 225 people sampling food from several downtown restaurants and premium wines courtesy of Specialty Imports. The evening featured both live and silent auctions and ended with a special performance by Lisa Loeb.

LINDEN STRING QUARTET September 27 | Discovery Theatre

In addition to their public perform- ance, Linden String Quartet participated in six community engagement activities, including a visit to the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Woman’s String Orchestra.

Oct.

KEOLA BEAMER & R. CARLOS NAKAI October 4 | Discovery Theatre MARTIN SHORT During their stay in Anchorage, October 6 | Atwood Concert Hall Beamer and Nakai broke bread with locals at a family-style potluck and cultural exchange with the Alaska Martin Short's performance featured Native Heritage Center and the a special appearance by local meteo- Polynesian Association of Alaska. rologist, Jackie Purcell. Jackie was interviewed by none other than Short's iconic character Jiminy Glick. The technical rider for the evening also THE LAST BISON called for a "burly Scosman" capable October 19 | Discovery Theatre of carrying Short around stage as if he were bagpipes. Anchorage's own A lucky few were fortunate enough Kevin McClear was up to the task. to find out about a “Secret Show” with The Last Bison. Spread only by word of mouth, this abbreviated performance and BYOB event was held at Anchorage Community Works with dinner served up by local food truck AK Street Eats.

WAYNE BRADY October 21 | Atwood Concert Hall

OUTREACH HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to public performances at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, visiting artists connect with our community by oering workshops, house concerts, secret shows, and other events. Free pre-performance talks, given by local experts, share insights into the evening’s show.

61 6,000 2 5 10 outreach events people reached secret shows in-home concerts pre/post show talks

Nov.

HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS November 8 & 9 | Atwood Concert Hall

As part of the ACA All Access live auction, two patrons won a special Huey Lewis and the News VIP Package that included a backstage meet and greet, a signed, vinyl copy of the “Sports” album, a vintage sweatshirt, and 10 tickets to the show.

THE NUTCRACKER Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 | Atwood Concert Hall

Each year ACA dedicates the final dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker to benefit local social service agencies. BILLY CHILDS With the generous support of our friends at ConocoPhillips, we provide November 20 | Atwood Concert Hall free tickets to families and individuals who would otherwise not have GARRISON access to this holiday tradition. KEILLOR November 20 | Atwood Concert Hall

MANHATTAN TRANSFER December 14 | Atwood Concert Hall

CIRQUE DREAMS Dec. 26–29 | Atwood Concert Hall

Holiday shows between Christmas and New Years have aorded ACA a special opportunity for greater impact. Recent holiday shows, like Cirque Dreams Holidaze, have brought in huge audiences during a time of year when the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts as well as many downtown restaurants would be otherwise slow or empty.

BROADWAY HIGHLIGHTS

Each season, the shows in your Broadway in Anchorage Series are some of the most high-profile events to happen in Anchorage. These family favorites, new musicals, and Broadway classics bring tens of thousands of people downtown each season.

4 36 41,000 9 Broadway shows performances tickets sold trailers for sets and gear

Jan.

WEST SIDE STORY Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 | Atwood Concert Hall

On top of 12 awe inspiring public performances, cast members of West Side Story found time to interact with Anchorage area students, includ- ing a visit with Romig Middle School’s Spanish Immersion program.

ALPIN HONG January 18 | Discovery Theatre

Always the favorite with students, Alpin combines everything from Mario Brothers to Beethoven. As part of his residency in Anchorage, he visited Polaris K-12 School.

CALIFORNIA GUITAR & MONTREAL GUITAR TRIOS January 31 | Discovery Theatre

Throughout the season, various artists join us for special house concerts. The California and Montreal Guitar Trios performed for one of these intimate yet relaxed occasions, where ACA supporters and community partners can interact more closely with the artists over wine and hors d’oeuvres. Feb.

PIANO GUYS February 8 | Atwood Concert Hall

DAVID SEDARIS February 26 | Atwood Concert Hall

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Feb. 28 – Mar. 6 | Atwood Concert Hall

EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Thanks to you, ACA oers a wide array of opportunities for Anchorage area students to interact with our artists. Several artists this season traveled to local schools where they worked with students in the classroom. We also held field-trip style performances for students in the theatre as well as workshops with youth-based arts organizations. 2 127 1,166 12 school performances scholarship tickets students reached in-school visits

Mar.

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT March 7 & 8 | Discovery Theatre

Anchorage’s favorite Cascadian cello ensemble brought their brand of pop, jazz, and classical renditions to an auditorium full of Anchorage students.

RUTH MOODY BAND March 14 | Discovery Theatre

INTERNATIONAL BLUES EXPRESS April 5 | Atwood Concert Hall

Cedric Watson and Sidi Toure’s performance in Anchorage coincided with the Alaska World Aairs Council’s inaugural World Music Festival. Aendees to the fest were treated to a discussion of the music’s CHICK COREA cultural context as well as a short & BELA FLECK performance by Sidi and Cedric. April 27 | Atwood Concert Hall

MEMPHIS May 2–7 | Atwood Concert Hall

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Total Revenue $5,233,004 $24.60 average spent beyond ticket Total Expenses $5,194,473 price for a night out Net $38,531 $2,164,800 in direct economic impact

13 14 INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Growth in individual giving over recent seasons has helped ACA $180 to expand our oering of shows and maintain a robust schedule of $160 outreach and engagement activities. Below you will find a list of individ- $140 uals who have made a donation to the Anchorage Concert Association $120 in the last year. If your name is among them, thank you for making $100 an investment in the performing arts here in Anchorage. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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Smith David and Shirley Wallingford Rachel Runyan Betsy Ross Smith The Dorsey and Whitney Kathryn Werdal Randy and Sandy Sartain Gary and Dianne Soderlund Foundation Catherine White Chad and Nan Schleusner Joann Spears Linda Winters Nancy Gordon and Stephan David and Cynthia Schraer Arthur And Norma Stanford Williams Max and Ellen Schwenne Kurt Stedingh  | $1,000 - $2,499 Jon I. Wilson Don and Sherry Shiesl Barbara W. Stek Jill Abram Jacqueline Winn Rita Sholton Ron and Mel Stokes Christopher and Janet Bryan and Andrea Winn Elizabeth Smaha Philip and Karn Stutzer Alexander John and Margaret Wolfe Shane and Erynn Smith Ma and Amie Sullivan Alyeska Pipeline Service Roger and Janet Worrell Paul and Karla Smith Lisa Swaney Company In Memory of Nancy J. 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ACA BOARD & STAFF

                  

       Linda Winters Stephanie Kesler Jason Hodges           Ann Rial  Willow Zamos Gary Klopfer      Pam Bruno   Alexis Roskelley Ann Rial       Anna Haylock     Al Biss James Fredrick   Sue Linford Al Biss Rod Shipley    Dr. Christopher Dyke Linda Winters Kathryn Easley Rundy Galles Brian Wolf     Ann Hale Joe Selmont Katerina Kalii   Mark Korting Dr. Robert Wilkins    Peter Partnow  Bill Popp Ronale Anson Jayson Smart Brian Wolf   R.C. Woodson Ann Thongdy    Amy Cawvey      Lauren Miller

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