Pick.Click.Give. - Contribute to the Center

The Center would like to thank all of the individuals who supported the facility by utilizing Pick.Click.Give, a program which allows Alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividend to eligible charitable organizations throughout the state. Through this program, we received support from 21 donors and received $1,050 as a result of their generosity!

By giving through PickClickGive you join others to become an important force in bettering our communities and our state. For those of you who already support the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, we appreciate your gifts and hope you will use this option to make an additional donation.

Don't miss out on this opportunity next year. PFD registration begins January 1, 2011. When you register for your dividend, select the option "The Gift of Giving" and find us under the 'Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.' Please share your name with us so we can recognize your gift and keep you updated on our future activities. Click and follow the instructions to make a new donation, or an additional gift. Additional information on this program can be found at www.PickClickGive.org or by calling us at 263-2900.

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Patron Spotlight: Mary Ellen Segelhorst

From left to right (top row): Teresa Nelson, Nancy Harbour From left to right (bottom row): Mary Ellen Segelhorst, Amanda Hutchins

Avid arts lover, Mary Ellen Segelhorst, has been making a difference in the community and has been supporting the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts since 1995. Mary Ellen supports a variety of charitable organizations throughout the state of Alaska and the Center is grateful to be one of them.

In 2009, Mary Ellen received the "Outstanding Philanthropist" award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Alaska Chapter for her stewardship and giving back to others. This award is a huge honor and reflection of her passion for many causes and philanthropic way-of-life.

The Alaska Center is appreciative that Mary Ellen has been a supporting the building for over 15 years. Thank you, Mary Ellen, and to all of you who support us to operate and manage this facility that continues to serve Alaskans as social and cultural meeting place in the heart of downtown Anchorage!

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The Center's 2010 Holiday Greetings

The Center 2010 Holiday Card created by Robert Duckett.

Happy Holidays from your friends at the Center!

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2010-2011 CENTERbloggers

From Left to Right (Back Row): Charlotte Titus, Monica Lettner, Woodruff Laputka, & Arielle Young.
From Left to Right (Front Row): Emily Klopfer, Kyla Cook, Lisa Maloney, and Program Mentor, Jamie Newsom.
Not pictured: Cazoshay Ward, Program Coordinator Amanda Hutchins, Program Mentors Catherine Stadem and Dr. David Edgecombe.

CENTERblog: the Student Reviewer program kicked off in tandem with the 2010-2011 season at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. This program gives full-time high school, college, and the Center's Facebook fans the opportunity to attend performances at the Center, hone their writing skills by creating performing arts critiques and have their work published onto our CENTERblog.

This year marks the 3rd year of the program and welcomes eight talented arts reviewers along with three program mentors with extensive arts reviewing and theatre experience (Jamie Newsom, Catherine Stadem, and Dr. David Edgecombe). To read reviews and post comments, visit our CENTERblog today!

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The Center StageCraft Class

The Center Stagecraft & Safety class taught by Atwood Concert Hall Production Manager, Fred Sager on 11/16/2010.

On November 15 & 16th, all Center staff took part in an informative Stagecraft and Safety class taught by Atwood Concert Hall Production Manager, Fred Sager. These classes taught staff basic stage navigation, terminology, and safety procedures.

A quiz was also prepared for staff to take after class to qualify folks as stagehands, also known as grips, who passed with a score of 70%. Stagehand classes are offered throughout the year and if you're interested in becoming qualified to work backstage, contact us at 263-2900.

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The Center Sponsored Events

	Town Square Ice Rink December 2010 to March 2011 The Anchorage Downtown Partnership will continue this winter tradition in Town Square Park again this year! Bring your family downtown and enjoy this wonderful outdoor activity, with music, lights and a little ice! Admission is FREE! SPONSORED BY THE ANCHORAGE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP.
	TubaChristmas Saturday, December 11, 2010 TubaChristmas was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Today, TubaChristmas is presented in 200 cities throughout the United States, Canada and Switzerland. Admission is FREE! Seating is limited but there is plenty of room to stand. SPONSORED BY THE ALASKA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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Marketing with The Center

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts attracts over 300,000 visitors to the building and 8.6 million hits to the website in 2009 – those are just a few of the many reasons why we would love to have you as one of our marketing partners. These exciting packages are available: MyAlaskaCenter.com, Digital Ticketing, and Thermal Ticketing.

The Center Marketing team has acquired marketing prospects from the downtown corridor, but we are welcoming the opportunity to partner with any local businesses in Alaska. We’re offering incredibly low rates to help expose your business to thousands of savvy arts consumers. Subscribe to the entire year of the MyAlaskaCenter Package and/or the Digital Ticketing Package and you'll receive a 10% discount. You don’t want to miss out! For further details about Marketing with The Center, please visit our website or contact Amanda Hutchins, Development and Communications Associate, at 263-2923 or ahutchins@alaskapac.org.

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Join the Patron Lounge!

The Carr-Family Patron Lounge is a special place…have you ever visited? Please consider joining The Center with a contribution starting at the Patron Level (donation is a minimum of $500) and enjoy the Patron Lounge every time you come to an Atwood Concert Hall, Anchorage Concert Association, & Anchorage Opera event The Lounge is open one hour prior to curtain and at intermission. You and your guests can enjoy a full bar, light snacks, visiting with friends, and your very own coat check! To learn more about all of The Center’s giving opportunities please visit MyAlaskaCenter.com.

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