Air Force Band of the Pacific
December 6 & 7, 2011 at 7:00pm

Get into the holiday spirit with the Air Force Band of the Pacific's Concert, SOUNDS OF THE SEASON. This family event features bands: Alaska Brass, Greatlanders and Alaskan Express. There's also rumored to be an appearance by a special guest from the North Pole. Join in the holiday fun in December. Admission is FREE!

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE ATWOOD FOUNDATION.

TubaChristmas
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 12:00pm

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.

Jayna Combs, Director of Development & Marketing

Jayna Combs recently joined the staff of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts as the Director of Development and Marketing. She comes to the Center with over 14 years of experience in the fields of development and public relations. Prior to the Center she worked as Director of University Advancement for Alaska Pacific University. Jayna holds a bachelor’s degree in business and is finishing a Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Public Relations at APU. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Alaska Chapter board. She is married to Sam Combs; they have an incredibly talented daughter Alexa. Photo credit: Laura McArdle

John Strebe, Director of Physical Plant

John Strebe recently became a member of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts staff as the Director of Physical Plant. He joined the Center with over 30 years experience in building design, maintenance and repair. Before his current role with the Center, he was the lead engineer for a top ten property management company at Alaska Regional Hospital. John retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after nearly 22 years. He participated in campaigns during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, and Operation Desert Focus. He is married to Amanda Strebe and together they have a combined family of eight children and two grandchildren.

Plant Crew

Pictured (top to bottom): Gaylord “Kaz” Kaze, Maintenance Mechanic II;
Jim Lambertson, Custodian; Eric Arguelles, Maintenance Mechanic I

Kaz, recently promoted to Maintenance Mechanic II, has worked at the Center for over a year, his dedication and hard work were awarded with his recent promotion. Congratulations Kaz!

Jim was added to the staff as Custodian in July. Jim, along with the custodial crew, is credited with the consistent cleanliness of the facility.

Eric joined the Center as a Maintenance Mechanic I in November. We welcomed him just in time to prepare the facility for holiday performances and festivities.

CenterTix Ticket Sellers

Pictured (left to right): Christopher Cruthers, Nicholas Bringold, Brian Melendez, Alexis Alamillo, (front) Michael Devitt

CenterTix has added five new ticketing staff. Chris and Brian are new to the Center, but Lexi, Nico and Mike have all worked in other departments of the Center. The group trained November 28 through 30, then will spend the next week job-shadowing.

Join the Center as a donor this season! There are many ways to get involved, visit myalaskacenter.com to learn more! Want to get involved at the Center? We'd love to have you join us! Please contact Jayna Combs, Director of Marketing & Development, at 263-2923 or jcombs@alaskapac.org.

The Patron Lounge

The Carr-Family Patron Lounge is a special place. You and your guests can enjoy a private coat check, beverages, and light snacks in a wonderfully inviting environment with your friends while you wait for the curtain to go up.

Please consider becoming a Patron Level donor ($500 and up) to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Access to the Patron Lounge is one of the many exclusive benefits for our major donors. The Lounge is open one hour prior to curtain and at intermission. Generally the lounge is open during most events in the Atwood Concert Hall and the Discovery Theatre.

To make a contribution or for more information about the Patron Lounge, call 263-2913 or visit our online donation form. To learn more about all of The Center's giving opportunities please visit MyAlaskaCenter.com/Support.

Take-a-Seat

Join others like Patrick Stewart, Tap Dogs, Hal Holbrook, Cloris Leachman and hundreds of arts patrons! When you Take-a-Seat at the Center, your name or the name of your family or friends will be engraved on a brass plaque and permanently affixed on the back of an available seat of your choice in one of our three largest theatres. A unique birthday gift, memorial or romantic gesture! Plus, your tax-deductible will support the operations of the facility and its programs.