2008–2009 Season Sponsors The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2008–2009 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Season 08/09 YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER If your company would like to become a Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts sponsor, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at (562) 916-8510. THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA) thanks the following CCPA Associates who have contributed to the CCPA’s Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund was established in 1994 under the visionary leadership of the Cerritos City Council to ensure that the CCPA would remain a welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue in which patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and cultural enrichment. For more information about the Endowment Fund or to make a contribution, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at (562) 916-8510. Benefactor Aldenise Belcer Lee DeBord A. Graham and M. Mario $50,001-$100,000 Yvette Belcher Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Deckard Norma and Gary Greene José Iturbi Foundation Peggy Bell Susanne and John DeHart Kenneth Greenleaf Barbara Behrens Erin Delliquadri Rosemary Gutierrez Patron Morris Bernstein Rosemarie and Joseph Di Guilio Roger Hale Norman Blanco Sandra and Bruce Dickinson $20,001-$50,000 Lois and Thomas Harris James Blevins Amy and George Dominguez Julie and Costa Hase National Endowment for Michael Bley Linda Dowell Howard Herdman the Arts Kathleen Blomo Gloria Dumais Saul Hernandez Marilyn Bogenschutz Stanley Dzieminski Charles Hess Partner Linda and Sergio Bonetti Lee Eakin Ping Ho $5,001-$20,000 Patricia Bongeorno Dee Eaton Jon Howerton Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates Ilana and Allen Brackett Susie Edber and Allen Grogan Melvin Hughes Chamber Music Society of Paula Briggs Gary Edward Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Detroit Darrell Brooke Jill Edwards Mark Itzkowitz Los Cerritos Center Mary Brough Carla Ellis Grace and Tom Izuhara New England Foundation for Dr. and Mrs. Tony R. Brown Robert Ellis Sharon Jacoby the Arts Cheryl and Kerry Bryan Eric Eltinge David Jaynes Preserved TreeScapes Ina Burton Teri Esposito Cathy and James Juliani International, Dennis E. Linda and Larry Burton Kim Evans Luanne Kamiya Gabrick Robert Campbell Richard Falb Roland Kerby Eleanor and David St. Clair Michael Canup Renee Fallaha Fay and Lawrence Kerneen United Parcel Service David Carver Dr. Stuart Farber Joseph Kienle Wave Broadband Michelle Casey Heather M. Ferber Carol Kindler Eileen Castle Steven Fischer Jacky and Jack Kleyh Supporter Yvonne Cattell The Fish Company Shirley and Kenneth Klipper $1,001-$5,000 Joann and George Chambers Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Karen Knecht Judy Akin-Palmer and Rodolfo Chavez Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Lee M. Kochems and Vincent J. 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Van Pelt Debe and Larry Graham Karen Trace-Verzani Karen Randall Tim VanEck Suzanne and Bob Grayson Margie and David Williams Robin Raymond Maria Von Sadovszky Dr. Jon Grazer Pamela Wilson Kathy Reid Diane and Fred Vunak Susan and Dr. Robert Green Charlotte and Howard Winer Rosalie Relleve Charles Wadman Tamra and Kirby Greenlee Jeanne Yanez Betty and Nash Rivera Laura Walker Carol and Harry Hanaki Asuman and Deniz YilmazIlana Sharon V. Robinson Robert Walters Hedy Harrison Zuckerman Laura and Gary Rose Angela and Sinclair Wang Giving level donations are based on the cumulative giving of the named contributor. Lists are updated twice a year, in July and January. To request a change to your listing, please call (562) 467-8806 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. 3 presents JOHN TESH Thursday, November 6, 2008, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHY The host of the nationally syndicated, award-winning For years, Tesh has inspired thousands of listeners with The John Tesh Radio Show – which boasts 8 million loyal his albums A Deeper Faith, Christmas Worship, and The Power listeners daily – JOHN TESH is respected worldwide as of Love, which have all graced the Billboard and Christian a leading figure in entertainment and broadcasting. His music charts. The Power of Love was nominated for a 2003 10-year reign as co-host of the popular Entertainment Tonight Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.” The release show made Tesh an American household name. He surprised of 2003’s A Deeper Faith 2 solidified Tesh’s reputation as a many when he left the highly visible role to pursue his music performer who inspires hope. full-time, gravitating toward the New Age and Christian Tesh’s recent project, the television special Alive: Music Contemporary sound. & Dance, celebrates the beauty of Ballet and the passion of Tesh began playing the piano at age 6, and he joined Hip-Hop dancing. The show, enhanced with colorful light- the New York State Symphonic Orchestra in his teens. ing and staging effects, is a high-energy spectacle of music Tesh’s musical talents were revealed to America when he first and dance. appeared on PBS’ Live at Red Rocks. The concert became Honored by Radio & Records with a 2007 Industry one of the top money-raisers in the PBS national pledge Achievement Award for “Syndicated Personality / Program drive and helped launch Tesh’s debut solo album, 1995’s Live of the Year,” Tesh is also the recipient of a Keyboard Maga- at Red Rocks, which reached RIAA Gold-certified status.