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Season All Access Annual Review { } / 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 1314 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 | $10,000 & Rod and Patricia Shipley Patrick Regan Charloe Phelps Ed and Cathryn Rasmuson George and Bey Skladal Steve and Lisa Reimers Eva Rozanne Plew Alex and Susan Slivka Rhyllis Rhodes and Pamela Andrea and Helena Radford | $5,000 - $9,999 Alison L. Smith and Kurt Richter Reast Family Anonymous Egelhofer Steve Rieger and Lisa Davis Patrick and Karen Roth Mary Ellen Segelhorst Del and Cathy Smith Jennifer Roberts and David John Rush Kathy Smith Oryall Susan Sacalo and Gretchen | $2,500 - $4,999 Dora Soria and Spencer Biegel Dennis and Jenny Rogers Holt Anonymous William Timmins Denee Romano David and Susie Schaefer The Carr Foundation Inc. Mark Truog and Sarah Frysli Gregory Ronnback and April Diane Shellenbaum Linda Kumin Willem and Rose Van Hemert Atherton Jack and Sherrie Simmonds Patricia A. and Jack W. 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. Martin Jim Somerville Adam Tafoya Kathy Anderson and Patrick Judy Stanek Bob Thomason and Georg Speranza | $100 - $249 James Straon and Colleen Meyer Joanne and Brian Benne Anonymous (2) Burgh Ron and Pai Thorne Al and Shelley Biss Kim and JoAnn Aasand Andrew Sullivan and Alice Carole Transue Gene and Louise Bjornstad Jim and Diane Akers Bassler Sullivan Joe Tucker Drs. Laurie and Michael Jim and Melissa Albert Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Bob and Kathy Vasquez Bleicher Norma Alderfer Ed and Toni Swearingen Annea Walters Michael and Pam Bruno Janet K. Allen Steve and Sherry Teeter Ann and Mike Was Anita Dalton/Great Northern Kimberly Anderson Michael Teo Chelsey and Emma W. Guns Jo Ann and Larry Asher Alexandra and Kai Binder Stephen and Rosemary Ann Hale Herbert and Mary Atchison Jules and Peg Tileston Wiener Jason Hodges and Evan Hall Reyne Athanas Nancy Tileston and Jim Melinda Willis Leslie P. Dean and Don Bill and Mary Baldwin Curran Arlene Wood Hopwood Corrine Barnell Nancy Todd Steve and Annee Ziegman Christopher and Ankie Dyke William and Susan Martha A. Valliant Kathleen ZinnerZwink Dana Fabe and Randall Barrickman David Van Tuyl In Memory of Mary Ann Simpson The John Benner Family Mary Lee Vasarajs Lindbeck Rundy and Christie Galles Kevin and Sheila Bishop Don and Sherie Vieira In Memory of Nancy J. Martin Cathy and Daniel Gleason Kathryn Black Virgil and Lois Vochoska Roland Gower and Cristy Judy and Michael Blair Robert Wall | $1 - $49 Rogers Thomas and Janet Boling Karen Wallace Anonymous (12) John and Mallory Hanus Diane Borgman Pay Wells Deanne Adams Richard Helm The Borowski Family Kellie and John Westphal Carolyn Aust Dona and Roger Helmer Randy and Shari Boyd John and Linda Wetherby Dale Avery Ryan Jaramillo and Christie Brenda and Patrick Boyden Jerome and Barbara Wild Kenneth Ayers III Watson Mary A.
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