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ITS SUPERCALIJUST PICK 3 EVENTS AND SAVE. CHOOSE 5 OR MORE EVENTS AND SAVE EVEN MORE. save big with the broadway package SHREK THE MUSICAL OCTOBER 514, 2012 DREAMGIRLS FEBRUARY 26 MARCH 3, 2013 DISNEYS MARY POPPINS MAY 21 JUNE 2, 2013 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BROADWAY PACKAGE AND SAVE 20 COMPARE 2 A PRICED ADULT TICKETS TO SHREK THE MUSICAL, DREAMGIRLS AND DISNEYS MARY POPPINS FULL PRICE SERIES PRICE 480 18 36 Ticket price total MOA fee CenterTix fees TOTAL 414 18 0 YOU JUST SAVED 102 Treat your

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follow the dots WHATS YOUR ARTS PERSONA Finding concerts and events to attend shouldnt be hard or scary. It should be fun Likely, you dont know who many of these artists are, and youre wondering, How do I possibly choose Thats where your Arts Persona comes in. An Arts Persona is a quick and easy way to identify who you are as a concertgoer. Lets say you like world music. We would suggest that you might be an Explorer or a Diversity Seeker. That doesnt mean you like all world music. You might not

DEAR SUBSCRIBERS, DONORS AND FRIENDS Welcome to Anchorage Concert Associations 20122013 performing arts season ACA has been having remarkable growth and success for the last four seasons. As we conclude this past year, we will sell over 90,000 tickets Were pretty proud of the recent success weve had. It has allowed us to present bigger and better shows, and reach more people than ever before. Each time we put on a show in the performing arts center, we bring people together for a shared experien

THE AHN TRIO PIANO TRIO WILL CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION 730PM, FRIDAY SEPT. 28, 2012 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 Few chamber musicians make lists like People magazines Most Beautiful but the adventurous spirit of this extraordinary Korean piano trio has captured the imaginations of a broad audience. Hear these brilliantly accomplished women perform a blend of some of the most exciting composers on the contemporary scene. Their take on chamber music is intimate, yet grand, innovative, yet cl

Sing along with Americas Favorite Cowboys For 30 years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have become modernday icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and wayout Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life The Cowboy Way RIDERS IN THE SKY A WESTERN SINGALONG 2

FAMILY FUN WITH YOUR FAVORITE OGRE FRIDAY SUNDAY OCT. 5 14, 2012 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 35 71 Joined by a wisecracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love arent only found in fairy tales. Featuring a terrific score of 19 allnew songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWORTV proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, FAR, FAR AND AWAY THE FUNNIEST NEW MUSICAL ON BROADWAY SHREK THE MUSICAL tells

super fan S PINK MARTINI P 15 My favorite basketball player when I was young was Larry Bird. It started innocently enough with a poster in my bedroom. In 6 months, I had jerseys, tshirts, trading cards, anything that had Larrys face. I realized that when I liked something, I REALLY got in to it. I take that same passion to all sorts of things in my life now. I got a CD of Celtic music for my birthday last year from one of my kids and really liked it. Just a month later, I found myself spending

NEW YORK POLYPHONY WORLDCLASS VOCAL ENSEMBLE 730PM, FRIDAY OCT. 12, 2012 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 New York Polyphony is establishing a reputation as one of the worlds finest vocal chamber ensembles and has received acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Praised for a rich, natural sound thats larger and more complex than the sum of its parts NPR the four men deliver dynamic performances in a wide range of styles. The quartet applies not only refined musicianship and stunning ha

Django Reinhardt left behind an indelible musical legacy, introducing and defining a passionate style of Gypsy Jazz guitar that was astonishing in the 1930s and is still revered and emulated today. In The Footsteps of Django brings together the best of the new Gypsy Jazz masters of Europe stunning musicians with a great sense of flair that bring out the full range of feelings in Gypsy music. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DJANGO THE NEW GYPSY JAZZ MASTERS FRIDAY SATURDAY OCT. 19 20, 2012 DISCOVERY THE

JOHN STEINBECKS A LOVE LETTER TO THE AMERICAN WEST WRITTEN ON A POSTCARD FRIDAY SUNDAY OCT. 26 NOV. 4, 2012 SYDNEY LAURENCE THEATRE TICKETS 1529 John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men is the heartwrenching tale about George and Lennie, an unlikely pair of migrant workers armed with only the dream of a better life and each other. With Lennies innocence consistently getting them into trouble George must protect them both as they begin work at a new ranch run by the meanspirited bosss son Curly. Their

Showcasing awe inspiring musicianship described as cinematic rock and heavy cello thunder, three cellos and percussion roar through musical influences of heavy metal, classical, and indie rock in a way no one else has. Classically trained, Break of Reality has continued to explore the connection between the music of past centuries and the modern world of rock n roll. Fans of Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, and YoYo Ma can finally get acquainted. They play with genuine technique but rock out like they m

METTA QUINTET TODAYS BRIGHTEST EMERGING JAZZ ARTISTS 730PM, SATURDAY NOV. 10, 2012 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 Comprised of some of todays brightest emerging jazz artists, Metta Quintet is dedicated to blazing new artistic territory while maintaining a steadfast commitment to fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent. Through the commissioning and performance of all new works and the creative integration of captivating video, lighting and sound design, Metta Quintet is committed

Drawing inspiration from the golden era of Hollywood musicals to the vintage cocktail lounges of the 1950s, the rollicking musical adventure known as Pink Martini gleefully blurs genres and captivates audiences. The dazzling 12piece mini orchestras multilingual repertoire is a diverse blend influenced by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Tito Puente. According to bandleader Thomas Lauderdale, If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band. PINK MARTINI DAZZLING GR

mpany NEW co The season comes alive with this fresh interpretation of a beloved family favorite. Kids of all ages will fall in love with the new sets, costumes and choreography from Cincinnati Ballet. Featuring Tchaikovskys enormously popular score along with local dancers and musicians, this collaborative event is a community tradition. THE NUTCRACKER FEATURING CINCINNATI BALLET 1 FAMILY EVENT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FRIDAY SUNDAY NOV. 2325, 2012 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 19 44 PREMIUM SE

HO L IDAY MEMOR IES The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays in The Ultimate Christmas Show. Its festive, funny, physical family fun at its best as these Three Wise Guys celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions. Let the RSC rekindle the joy, innerchild and familial dysfunction inside us all Breathlessly paced slapstick merriment The New York Times REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY A WACKY, FUN TRIP THROUGH THE HO

diversity seeker D BEAUSOLEIL P 27 Growing up, we always had pork chops on Monday. Always. I promised myself I would never have that same type of rut in my life. A new experience at every chance is what I crave. I love living in Anchorage because I can hike a new peak or fish in a completely different lake almost every weekend. I take that same approach to other leisure activities too. I might go see a hockey game once, but Ill be at a jazz concert the next weekend. Or a Broadway musical. Or e

With raw talent and a largerthanlife showmanship, Matt Andersen earns a phenomenal buzz wherever he graces the stage with his guitar. His sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid with his sorrowing and soulful voice has sparked a grass roots wordof mouth that cannot be contained any longer. Andersen recently won the top prize in the International Blues Challenge. Now you can hear him in a concert that will leave listeners of all generations wanting more. MATT ANDERSEN GUITAR TALENT WITH A

CIRQUE MECHANICS A LOVE STORY ON A FLYING TRAPEZE FRIDAY SATURDAY JAN. 25 26, 2013 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 13 39 Youve never experienced a cirque quite like this one Welcome to Birdhouse Factory Be captivated as you watch a contortionist perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists, a trapeze artist flying high and a trampoline wall artist defying the laws of physics. All the while youll be giggling at the antics of the comedic characters, impressed by the acrodancing and enchanted by

Its 1981 and Bernie Bernstein, novice scriptwriter and shoesize eleven narrow, is broke and brokenhearted. She takes the only job she can get writing a Bigfoot documentary. The quest launches her into the woods where she meets a fugitive Weatherman, a Bigfoot expert and his wife, a Scottish cableaccess camera crew, and the sheriff of Mt Shasta and her dog. This is a World Premiere musical written by Adrien Royce and Tony Awardwinning composer Mark Hollmann. WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL FRIDAY SUNDAY

AFROCUBAN ALL STARS MAMBO YOUR WAY TO THE BEATS OF LATIN JAZZ 730PM, SATURDAY FEB. 2, 2013 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 1742 The AfroCuban All Stars operate with ease and distinction in every type of Cuban music they perform. A band that can groove all night long together with their audience, theyll delve into exotic offerings like bolero, danzon, and the rumba. The band offers the best of the many sides of Latin jazz featuring musicians who clearly live and breathe their music with fantastic p

Its rare for a young musician to earn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and entirely redefine an instrument by his early thirties. But Jake Shimabukuro shemabookoorow has already accomplished these feats, and more, in a little over a decade of playing and recording music. Jake and his uke effortlessly it seems mix jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music and folk, creating a sound thats technically masterful, emotionally powerful and utterly unique in the music wo

THE GOOD LOVELIES ALLGIRL BAND SINGS SASSY, FEELGOOD SONGS 730PM, FRIDAY FEB. 15, 2013 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 Not your runofthemill all girl band, The Good Lovelies mix folksy effortlessly with country and jazz tunes. Brimming with optimism and a sunny repertoire of feelgood songs delivered with tightly polished threepart harmonies, The Good Lovelies exchange spirited banter as easily as they swap instruments. Banjo, mandolin, guitar, glockenspiel, and just a pinch of sass help deliv

A MOTOWN GIRL GROUPS RAGSTORICHES STORY 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits And I Am Telling You Im Not Going, One Night Only and Listen. This Tony and Academy Award winning musical sparkles like never before TUESDAY SUNDAY FEB. 26 MARCH 3, 2013 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 35 71 CA

AVI AVITAL EXCITING AND INNOVATING YOUNG MUSICIAN 730PM, SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 Recognized by The New York Times for his exquisitely sensitive playing and stunning agility, Grammy nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is one of the worlds most exciting and entrepreneurial young musicians. His deep commitment to building a fresh legacy for the mandolin through virtuosic performances and exciting new repertoire have catapulted him onto the world stage. Video clips an

For 45 years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music. Seeing Ladysmith live is an amazing, unique musical and spiritual blending that has touched a worldwide audience. You go to a Ladysmith Black Mambazo show to be reminded that the human voice is the most beautiful sound on Earth Washington Post LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO A UNIQUE WORLD MUSIC JOURNEY 730PM,

BEAUSOLEIL 11 TIME GRAMMY NOMINEES HAVE REENERGIZED CAJUN MUSIC 730PM, SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2013 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 16 39 Every genre has its defining figureheads. When it comes to traditional Cajun music, there is BeauSoleil. Over three decades of exploring the panorama of Louisiana music, 11 time Grammy nominee BeauSoleil have recreated a culture and become its ambassadors. Experience musical history through the groups mix of Cajun, zydeco, country, blues, bluegrass, TexMex, and Afro

Robert and Jerry are best friends. Robert and Emma are married. Jerry and Emma are lovers. Over nine years, feelings are masked and words are used in a struggle for power as the price of passion is paid and layers of hidden truth are revealed. Nobel Prizewinning author Harold Pinters modern classic is an intricate, intimate unveiling of the moments leading to the ultimate break in trust. BETRAYAL CAN ONLY HAPPEN IF YOU LOVE FRIDAY SUNDAY APRIL 1221, 2013 SYDNEY LAURENCE THEATRE TICKETS 1529

THE STEPCREW HIGH ENERGY CELTIC SONG AND DANCE 730PM, SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2013 ATWOOD CONCERT HALL TICKETS 16 39 Virtuosic dancers and musicians from the likes of The Chieftains, Cherish The Ladies, and Bowfire take you on a dance journey. These champions of their respective art forms reveal the similarities and differences between three captivating styles. As if the dancing werent enough, The StepCrew boasts three worldclass fiddlers backed by an amazing fivepiece band comprised of some of th

Gretchen Parlatos voice is a thing of wonder. Striking the ideal balance between precision and flexibility, she blurs the lines between singer and instrumentalist as she unpredictably stretches a lyric or takes off on improvised flights of wordless fancy. Her song list runs the gamut from Brazilian bossa nova to Ellington classics and hits by Stevie Wonder. Be prepared for a seductive, elegant performance from a rising star. A singer with a deep, almost magical connection to the music. Herbie Ha

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR 730PM, SUNDAY Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Benny Green, Lewis Nash, Chris Potter and Ambrose Akinmusire One of the longest running jazz festivals in the world, this exclusive presentation celebrates the Festivals legacy expanding the boundaries of live jazz presentation. This 55th Anniversary Tour reflects Montereys traditionaluntraditionalist attitude, jazzwithapurpose exuberance, and joyful fun that continues to be the hallmark of the festiv

memory maker M RIDERS IN THE SKY P 7 Monday is practice. Tuesday is lessons. Wednesday is the school event. Thursday is the game. But Friday Well, thats our night to have fun. I try to go to bed each night feeling good, knowing Im creating memories that will last for a lifetime. Memories are best made with family and friends. The camera is never far from my hands, just in case I need to capture a priceless moment. Family time is important to me, thats why we do our best to go to games, movies,

COCKTAILS WITH LARRY MILLER ENJOY A NIGHTCAP WITH A COMEDY LEGEND FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 3 4, 2013 DISCOVERY THEATRE TICKETS 24 35 Comedian Larry Miller takes to the stage in this oneman show to share his perspective on marriage, children and drinking... and how each one leads to the others. Miller is one of Hollywoods most recognizable faces, appearing in over 50 films and numerous hit television shows. Finally, Larry combines his comedy, acting and music talents to create a fresh and funny t

This acoustic trio from Canada comes back to Anchorage after wowing a sold out crowd in 2010. Already a huge draw in their home country, The Lost Fingers delivers a raucous rollercoaster of music in a unique, original and simply unforgettable performance. Theyve been pushing the musical envelope around the world with their jazzedup highenergy renditions of French pop songs and nostalgic hits by ACDC, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and more. THE LOST FINGERS TRIO ROCKS AUDIENCES WITH JAZZEDUP HI

S THIS DONT MIS GANZA IEXTRAVA L SUPERCA TUESDAY SUNDAY raving, This is the rare touring production that overdelivers on every level Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brandnew breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stagecraft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show So get swept up in the fun of this highflying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls a perfect

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS PRIORITY SEATING Subscribers have access to the best seats in the theater before they go on sale to the general public. Traditional Series subscribers also have the option of retaining their same seats from year to year. Many shows sold out last year. Subscriptions guarantee the best seats by ordering early. FREE EASY INSTALLMENT PLAN Subscribers get the option to pay half of their subscription total at the time of purchase and the remaining half will be charged automatical

EXPERIENCE READY TO GET PLUGGED IN WE WANT YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE THEATRE TO BE FUN AND ENGAGING. THIS SEASON, JOIN US FOR WINE TASTINGS, OUTREACH EVENTS, AND PREPERFORMANCE TALKS. WINE TASTINGS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS BEFORE THE SHOW Select events during the 1213 season will be accompanied by a wine tasting from various local restaurants. Look for more detailed information at www.anchorageconcerts.org OUTREACH EVENTS W ARTISTS As much as possible, ACA likes to get our

ACA PRE PERFORMANCE TALKS Enhance your concert experience with these free, 30minute talks held in the theatre one hour before many ACA performances. A local expert will give insight into the type of performance you are about to see and give you background information on the artist. Preperformance talks will be held at the following performances AHN TRIO Sept. 28, 2012 NEW YORK POLYPHONY Oct.12, 2012 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DJANGO Oct.19, 2012 BREAK OF REALITY Nov. 3, 2012 METTA QUINTET Nov. 10, 2012

FOLLOW iPhone application THE FREE ANCHORAGE CONCERT ASSOCIATION FAN APP IS THE EASIEST AND MOST FUN WAY TO LEARN ABOUT UPCOMING ACA EVENTS. YOULL HAVE ACCESS TO VIDEOS, MUSIC AND TICKET INFORMATION ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Get the details about each event such as theatre address, show times, ticket prices, and more Click to call the CenterTix box office and purchase tickets Browse 201213 season events quickly Take an Arts Persona quiz and find out what events you might like best Watch videos and list

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who we are OUR MISSION TO INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN ALASKANS THROUGH THE PREFORMING ARTS. OUR BOARD BIJAN AGARWAL AL BISS PAM BRUNO THOMAS BUSKIRK MAURICE COYLE KRISTIN DESMITH RUNDY GALLES ANNA HAYLOCK JAN HAZEN MARK KORTING KRISTEN LINDSEY MAIA NOLANPARTNOW PETER PARTNOW TIM PEARSON BILL POPP ANN RITTAL LINDA WINTERS OUR STAFF JASON HODGES Executive Director JASON GRENN Marketing Director KATHRYN EASLEY Event Manager ERYNN SMITH Education Outreach Director WILLOW ZAMOS MCCAULEY Business Manager

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