Make A Scene Magazine December 2022

It’s officially time to break out the hot cocoa, Christmas stockings, and your tickets to A-List Productions Christmas Spectacular!

From the performers that brought you Little Shop of Horrors, The Christmas Spectacular is sure to be your favorite show of the season with musical performances, funny skits, and appearances from some of your favorite characters such as Santa Claus and Rudolph!

There will also be special appearances from the Colony High School and Wasilla High School Choirs! This hilarious show will have the whole family smiling, singing, and feeling

festive! Santa will be there to visit with the kids and there will be collection bins for the MatSu Food Bank.

The Christmas Spectacular will rock the Glenn Massay Theater for two nights only so get your tickets soon! December 21 & December 22 at 7:00pm

For information or tickets go to: alistproductions907.com or glennmassaytheater.com

Merry Christmas and Happy New from the Mat-Su Youth Orchestra. We would like to welcome you and your family to come enjoy our Christmas concert at the Valley performing arts theater. Come celebrate the Sounds of the Season.

The concert will start at 6:30 PM on Monday, December 19th. VPA is located at 251 W Swanson Ave, Wasilla, AK The concert is free and donations are welcome.

Mat-Su Youth Orchestra is a non-profit intermediate teaching and performing orchestra where musicians can improve technical skills, build musicianship, and enhance large group perfor-

mance skills in the orchestra setting.

Please visit us at MSYO.org or call (907) 355-3742 for more info!

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Contributed by Kai West

Contributed by Bronsen Stewart

by Carmen Summerfield

In preparation, or a lead-up, to our 2023 Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show , “Unlocked”, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, Niki Pease has offered to give a presentation about her attendance at the World Of Wearable Art, or WOW, in New Zealand, in both 2015 and 2022.

Her WOW presentation will be at the Turkey Red banquet room in Palmer, on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 2pm, admission is free.

Here are some notes written by Niki of her WOW experiences…

“For some people, just a little exposure to something can become addictive. And that is the way wearable art has been for me.

“I was first exposed to the WOW, World of Wearable Art, by a dear friend whose friends from New Zealand had brought her a program from a show from around 2007. I was flabbergasted by the creations I saw and knew that someday I had to see a show for myself.

“A tarp and carhartt ball lead to the creation of my own first outfit, a tarp and duct tape Cinderella dress. And an art grant collaboration with Carmen Summerfield lead to an invitation to wear that dress in the Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show in 2009.

“Many outfits and runways later, I still wanted to see the amazing WOW show in New Zealand. So I bought tickets and I attended my first WOW show in Wellington, NZ in September 2015.

“What an amazing experience! At the WOW museum in Nelson, NZ there was a traveling exhibit of some of the most iconic winners from past years, especially a wooden outfit from an Alaskan artist called Lady of the Woods that I wanted to see.

“In 2016, I managed to catch the traveling exhibit at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle during a flight layover.

“I always wanted my daughter to see the show (and my grandson). When Fiji Airline offered an extraordinary deal on flights, I knew where we were going. And I attended my second WOW performance on October 12, 2022 with the both of them.

“At my first WOW I bought a memento that says, ‘WOW- Against all odds follow that dream. If you are passionate it will happen.’ And I am passionate about wearable art.”

To see exciting photos of our Wearable Art creations from 2008 to 2022, including our photo of Niki at our show in 2018, visit our Archive Pages at www.ValleyArtsAlliance.com

Contributed

Museums

Contributed by Dr. Elisabeth Whitney Executive Director of the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature

So often we struggle to find something to do that does not cost an arm and a leg and is also fun and interesting. The secret is out about the little Museum that fits this description. It is such a friendly place!

When the night gets long and the northern lights ribbon across our skies and you have cabin fever, come on down to the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature at 201 N. Bragaw Street in the Mountainview neighborhood of Anchorage. All are welcome!

If you ask a child about dinosaurs in Anchorage, most likely they’ll tell you all the names of the major dinosaurs and he or she will also probably grin

and tell you can see the “very big Pterosaur” at the dino museum. When you walk through the door, T. rex is wearing the biggest Santa Clause hat you have ever seen. You are quickly greeted and sent on your scavenger hunt way to explore the museum and learn all kinds of interesting facts. Really, facts?

Yes.

Did you know there were lions in Alaska long ago? Have you ever touched a coprolite (that is science speak for dino poop)? You definitely want to tell your friends that you have touched dino poop... Or, have you ever seen plain rocks pop into brilliant colors under a UV light? Did you know that early Alaskans used seal guts to make waterproof clothing and that the Artic fox is part chameleon?

Come walk in the magic. Be transported back millions of years when you see the footprints of people and animals and imagine walking in their footsteps or, see a real fossilized dinosaur nest of eggs that have survived the ages.

Consider this... We think dinosaurs had feathers, but why would they if they couldn’t fly? Come learn all kinds of

fascinating facts about your Alaska. Did you know there is a whole reef of life under the artic sea ice?

Also, every Saturday at 3pm we have Storytime for children, and our dinosaur dig pits are always a huge favorite. Don’t miss our science and nature gift shop for your holiday needs, too. We hope to see you soon!

Explore Alaska’s Natural History! Visit www.alaskamuseum.org for more information, or call 907-274-2400.

Contributed by Clayton Allison

It’s the season of gift-giving and celebrating time together with the loved ones in your life. For some people on your list, a homemade or hand-crafted item will mean more than anything that could be purchased at your local department store. If you have some of these people on your list, or you’re dying to let out your creative streak, epoxy or resin art and crafts may be just the right solution for you.

Epoxy resin is one of the most diverse art mediums out there, both as an independent art form and as a means of enhancing other specialties such as installation art, painting, and even furniture. Resin art includes anything created by combining two components (resin and hardener) for artistic purposes. When the two parts are combined, a chemical reaction takes place in which they fuse together to create something that resembles clear plastic.

The initial mixture is often poured into a mold of your choice and allowed to cure. The mold is then opened, and the casting is extracted, leaving you with an impression of the inside of the mold. There are many types of resin for all kinds of applications. Some resin products are even designed to set and cure faster. Once the resin has cured completely, you’re left with a highly durable material that happens to be extremely versatile, easy to use, able to withstand harsh temperatures and that can be sanded and drilled if need be.

Other than creating beautiful castings, paintings, and surfaces for furnishings, resin is used in almost every industry on earth, including medical, electronics, automotive manufacturing, insulating electrical wiring, and construction. Some tools even use resin as a fast and effective way to solve otherwise complex engineering problems.

Essentially, resin functions as a super high-quality means of replicating a shape, figurine, toy, coaster, piece

of jewelry, and many other possible shapes. If you wanted, you could make your own mold by covering the object of your choosing in silicone mold putty and allowing it to harden. Silicone does not bond to epoxy, so it makes the best mold material. Ideally, you want to pick a mold that is shiny on the inside. That way your project will be shiny when you remove it from the mold. If your silicone mold is not shiny on the inside, once the project is dry it will have a dull appearance.

Once the mold is ready, you can then add resin into the mold and replicate the shape you’ve captured in resin form, adding color, objects, glitter, and anything else you can think of. The best part about resin art is that the possibilities are endless regarding the ways they can be modified, not to mention how durable they tend to be.

Here is a pro tip for you. Fine glitter will sink to the bottom of the mold. If you want to add a backing of fine glitter,

then you will want to wait a few hours for the resin to set, before sprinkling it on the surface. Chunky/large glitter does not sink, so it can be applied right away.

Another pro tip involves temperature. If you work in an environment where the temperature is relatively low, the curing time of the resin will increase significantly. For example, if you go from 77° F to 59° F, the curing time will double. Use an external heat source (stove, radiator, etc.) to increase the ambient temperature in your workroom to the temperature recommended on your product.

If you have never used epoxy resin before it can seem intimidating, but epoxy resin is a simple product that allows you to explore the depths of your creativity in a way that other mediums simply cannot. If you’re nervous, start small and work your way to bigger castings or artwork. Epoxy arts & crafts are perfect for older kids and teens. Younger children can help with it, but they would need a lot of supervision! Anyone working with epoxy needs appropriate PPE including masks, gloves, and eye protection.

Resin art can last a lifetime and make great gifts for your friends and family, plus they have the added advantage of being personalized to anyone you might want to gift them to. Some gift ideas include Christmas tree decorations, festive coasters, earrings or necklace charms, keychains, cutting boards, gaming dice, wall art, decorative candles, and more!

To learn more, get in touch with the experts at Alaska Resin Supply. We provide the highest quality materials and are located at 201 E. Swanson Ave, Suite #1, in Wasilla. We also have gift certificates available for the artist in your life.

Give us a call at (907) 671-9900 and check out our website at www.AlaskaResin.com

Arts

When Bernie and Tammy Jarriel followed their dream to move to Alaska in 2005 they immediately fell in love with the state, and especially the MatSu Valley.

From their home in Sutton, this artisan couple makes and sells beaded bracelets with inspiration derived from geography around Alaska.

The online business hasn’t just made a splash in the designer jewelry industry, but they have also gotten the attention of a national company – Meta.

Alaska Great Land Bracelets was selected among thousands of companies to be featured in Meta’s holiday gift guide, the 2022 Smalliday Showcase, released today.

Here is the newsroom post. Operating completely online, this virtual business relies on customers finding them on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and on referrals from satisfied customers.

“The beading business sprung out of conversations with friends and family. As we tried to describe the beauty of Alaska, we started creating bracelets that represent our travels and favorite

locations throughout Alaska. From braided streams, glaciers, wildlife, and fall tundra colors – Alaska’s landscape is represented in each of the themed bracelets,” said Bernie.

To learn more about Bernie and Tammy, their business, and their bead adventure story, please visit their website and give them a call.

(707) 659-5433 greatlandbracelets.com/ info@btjliving.com www.facebook.com/ greatlandbracelets/about

Contributed by Bernie, Tammy Jarriel and Lance Lee

Contributed by Holly Gittlein

Wings of Freedom was the second annual Art & Nature Camp held at MY House, an organization that works with homeless and at-risk youth. Led by sculptor Holly Gittlein and mosaic artist Terri-Anne Kilborn, the camp focused on the theme of Freedom and explored what freedom means at a personal, community, and global level.

During the week-long camp, youth spent mornings learning about their inner worlds by aligning with nature through Qi Gong, art therapy, and meditation. True freedom or liberation comes from within, and this can be done by learning to control one’s mind and emotions. Led by Holly Gittlein the camp explored both ancient and modern techniques to empower youth to gain control of their inner worlds. Two mornings were field trips to Wasilla and Matanuska Lake where campers created Earth healing sculptures from organic materials collected at the sites. These natural sculptures were left in place for the community to enjoy.

Afternoons were spent learning mosaic techniques and creating a public art piece for the MY House drop-in center. Led by Terri-Anne Kilborn, youth used pieces of glass, mirrors, and found objects in the process of creating. The process was exhilarating and the energy created by the kids drew other youth in like a magnet. Every day, the camp would grow in size as more kids became enticed with the Wings of Freedom.

The sculpture is designed for the community to utilize as a photo opportunity. The background is graffiti art. The camp was a great success. Participants reported feeling more connected to their true selves, making new friends, and finding their wings of freedom.

Come take a photo with your own Wings of Freedom at 300 North Willow Street in downtown Wasilla. Come feel the love, joy, and freedom from which it was created.

For more information or to support local at-risk youth please visit www. myhousematsu.org or www.hollygittlein.com

Alaska Animal Advocates

www.alaskaanimaladvocates.com (907) 841-3173

Alaska Animal Advocates is a non-profit group of dedicated volunteers who are devoted to enriching the lives of companion animals in Alaska.

In order to do this, we will place homeless pets in loving environment, adress medicals concerns, spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinate, and offer training as is needed.

We believe that every animal deserves a loving home, for his/her entire life and Alaska Animal Advocates will provide the resources to make this happen.

In order to make this mission possible, we need the help of volunteers and foster homes.

Connect Mat-Su www.connectmatsu.org (907) 373-2628

Connect Mat-Su is a program of the Mat-Su Health Foundation that provides access to information and referrals specific to the local community.

Assistance is available in the areas of care, education, food, health, housing, legal services, social connection, transportation, work, and more. It is a network that is both a physical and virtual resource center linking residents to the things needed to thrive physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.

Connect Palmer, Inc. www.connectpalmer.org (907) 746-9675

Connect Palmer is a Christ Centered Training Center and Housing for Women, located in downtown Palmer.

Connect Palmer’s two primary programs are God’s Work Desgin, and LIFE Connect. We also have Sarah’s House, a safe and caring place for ladies without homes to live while they participate in our back to work and life skills programs.

We also offer different community assistance programs, such as The Locker, to provide personal care and basic house hold cleaning items, and Scarlet Tapestries which offers basic sewing skills instructions. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Matanuska Electric Association

Charitable Foundation (MEACF) www.mea.coop/mea-in-the-community meacontact@mea.coop (907) 761-9300

$1.6 million and counting! This is the financial impact MEA’s members have had in our commu-

nity since 2011 when MEACF introduced Operation Roundup. To scratch the surface on those impacted by your generosity are our seniors, recreation, local agriculture, family services, food pantries, and everything in between.

We want to continue adding to this lost, so if you know of an organization interested in applying for the MEACF grant and has a specific project in mind, please check us out online for the application process - including financials. Grants are capped at $10,000 and are approved at each quarterly MEACF meeting. Individual grant requests are now completed through Connect Mat-Su; individual grant requests regarding a disability can contact Access Alaska.

Mat-Su Health Foundation www.healthymatsu.org (907) 352-286³

The mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. The tools we use include grantmaking, convening of local partners, and policy change.

We have generated significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health, child welfare, crisis response, community connections, workforce development, transportation, housing, and senior services.

Visit www.healthymatsu.org to learn about scholarship and funding opportunities.

Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. www.mshsak.org (907) 376-2411

Dedicated to improving the health of our community, one person at a time through affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care. The clinic is a Federally qualified health Care Center and we accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most other third-party insurances. For those who qualify, there is a sliding scale payment, based on household income.

We offer early morning and evening appointments. You can also contact our 24/7 behavioral criss intervention line by calling the main number: (907) 376-2411.

MYHouse Mat-Su Youth Housing www.myhousematsu.org (907) 373-4357

MYHouse is a homeless youth drop in center with two for-profit businesses that train and employ homeless youth. Gathering Grounds Cafe is a coffee shop with homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.

SteamDriven is a trendy thrift shop featuring Steampunk items made from repurposed

donations by our youth designers. Fiend2Clean and Young People in Recovery offer support for substance abuse recovery with activities and events.

We offer transitional housing for qualified 18-24 year olds, outreach services to connect homeless youth, organizations and groups to services, and access to public health and job education services on site.

United Way of Mat-Su (907) 373-5807

www.unitedwaymatsu.org 550 S Alaska St., Suite 205 Palmer AK United Way of Mat-Su strives to make our community a place where all individuals can thrive. We focus on the building blocks of education, financial stability, health for all, providing resource assistance, community collaboration and advocacy, outreach and engagement across the health, human, and social services spectrum.

Early childhood and family support, youth programs, grants for non-profits, and disaster relief; Mat-Su Valley Resource Guide; volunteer opportunities; Stuff the Bus; Project Homeless Connect, and more. Call for more information on Thrive Mat-Su Mat-Su Coalition, Early Childhood Partnership, Youth 360, and the Alaska Wellness Coalition.

Valley Charities, Inc. www.valleycharities.org 400 N Yenlo Street, Wasilla AK

Valley Charities Inc has proudly served the MatSu community since 1956. Our mission of “Connecting those who need help with the help they need” is demonstrated through our Homeless Prevention and Reentry Programs. The first creates housing sustainability, and the later, assists ex-offenders to become successful citizens and make our communities safer. For inquiries on Housing please call 907-354-4660. For inquiries on the Re-entry program call 907-232-7125.

“Our partnership with other local agencies have allowed Valley Charities opportunities to reach more individuals and families”.

Our locally owned non-profit thrift store, called turn-A-leaf, keeps all the excess proceeds in the Mat-Su Valley using it to support the store, the staff, and maintain our community service programs.

Our Durable Medical Equipment Lending program has supported valley residents since 1956 providing this equipment at NO COST to the user. For inquiries on the Medical Equipment availability call 907-521-1908.

Valley Arts Alliance

www.valleyartsalliance.com

Valley Arts Alliance, bringing the community together through the arts... We are a place for both new and established artists of all types - painters, sculptors, musicians, and those involved in the performing arts - to network and to experiment with new ideas and media.

We work with local libraries, schools, museums, art councils, and music and art groups to create more venues for the arts, and to help promote art related events.

Join us at our informal weekly meetings, every Thursday @ 11 at Sophia’s Cafe, 9191 E Frontage Road, Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. Check out our archives at www.valleyartsalliance.com

Valley Recycling

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions www.valleyrecycling.org (907) 745-5544

REFUSE, REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! Drop off your clean, seperated recling Mon-Fri 9:30 to 6 and Sat 8 to 5. We accept cardboard, aluminum cans, magazines, this newspaper, and more!

Your community recycling center is location at 9465 E Chanlyut Circle, next to the MSB Animal Shelter at the Central Landfill. Follow the smells. And follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Become a member, visit our classroom, schedule a field trip, and find out more about volunteer opportunities and ways you can make a difference in your community. #dontfeedthelandfills. Go to our website for more details.

Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc. www.wasillaseniors.com (907) 376-3104

Wasilla Area Seniors mission is to provide for the lives of seniors living in the Matanuska Susistna Valley and to enable seniors to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.

WASI provides services, resources, and activities to promote health and independence such as Club50 Fitness Center. Club50 is for individuals 50 years of age and older and provides clean, accessible exercise equipment and offers a variety of FREE fitness classes for seniors of all skill and mobility levels.

For more information, give us a call or find us on Facebook.

Poetry & Prose

Contributed by William J Schmidtkunz

Alys, a yearning and quiet soul cannot live without books the golden suns awakens for maria every morning henry exposed many secrets and now that it is coming on winter francis cannot comprehend why others do not miss the scent of snow tom will wait until next year to grow up ellen believes in peace and happiness cromac mccarthy is jerome’s favorite author we all lament the death of a young cousin bella, who has eyes like cornflowers reseeded rennee’s immortal soul a thief was chased through the streets of town on saturday’s we rested sunday’s we celebrated monday’s we refilled lunch buckets for work the students were nervous last week when they lost their homework afraid of the teachers - imagine such a thing we made so much noise during religion class the priest started to cry our doctor wears a hajib lola watches too much youtube and is overwhelmed by the absence of a friend who moved to detroit robert is bossy and smart and has neat penmanship most of us are angry.

Contributed by Jeffrey Winke

Still morn Ribbon of new gray Along the horizon

Oak dresser Photo of his dead sister Props a pink flower

Softly Through words... A breeze

Evening rouge A veil of lightness In her caress

Engine starts Drives off Into silence

Long Winter Night

I count the Days Gone by And the Days to Come

Two Fifteen A Cup of Hot Chocolate And a Book of Poems

I went to Bed Early And Woke Up When I Usually go to Bed When I don’t go to Bed Early

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Contributed by Robert Lyons

Labor relentlessly wasted, though we are motivated by hope, reality raises its head, tensly waiting to strike.

To take back the dream you’ve been running down, to ground your ambitions into fine sand tumbling through the hourglass, piling into regret.

Time lost to the ages like the fate of castles, the work of giants crumbling, as society stumbles in the moment.

Individuals seeking atonement wander alone in a homeless world where even hanging your hat is now hassled.

Left grasping at the chastity belt clamped on by the powers keeping tabs on your habits while keeping the pages of your life stuck together.

No matter the measure of your strife or the skill of your fight, merit lost to the blight. Rotting bureaucracies! Thieves in the night!

Poetry&Prose

When our truths no longer matter, victory for confused chatter. Confounded, a globe reacts, tsunami noise, which never lacks. Strategy of those baited hooks, long, known con artistry of crooks.

The globe hears and cheers most slander, yet calls untrue-honest candor. History fully distorted, never again truth reported. Real becomes fully resented, reality re-invented.

Our shared national truths erased, identity defamed, disgraced. ‘ Til all we do is seen as wrong, then it is-they’ve become strong. Trait of emerging dictators, slanders others as the haters!

Dark is The Night On Which I Take Flight Cold are The Trees Where I Sleep

Sharp Blows of Wind Right Into my Face Gone are The Leaves And The Snow Takes Their Place

The Other Birds Roost On The Branch of a Spruce To Await the Lawn Which Starts Their Day

But The Night is my Day And with Dusk I Awake For I am the Owl And now Flight I Take

And when Dawn Comes Again To this Dark Land of Snow And The Black Turns to Grey Away I will go I Fly to my Tree And There I will Stay Until Another Night Comes

Contributed by Charlie Rossiter

Contributed By Katherine Baker

Contributed by Claire Conway

Contributed by Tricia Leigh

He sits quietly as the sun lights the morning. Watching from inside. Snug and warm, eyes wide Winter’s first snow, falling down. Anticipation; he tries to control but excitement fills his soul. Now awake, are all. It didn’t take long flakes blanket the country side, Winter dressed it’s best. Wearing his warmest, on this cold December Day, he sets out to play. His feet print the snow. Crunch! He hears the sound echo. Off with ease and grace he runs his own race!

Slowing, only to notice, the cold fill his lungs. A sting of crisp air, he rubs the tip of his nose cold shiver, just once. Still, feeling such joy, Grandpa looks up to the sky then closes his eyes. His mouth open wide and arms stretched out side to side, he spins for sometime. Feeling so alive, he tastes the flakes on his tongue, too quickly they melt. feeling so dizzy, he falls soft, into the snow. A grin on his face. He laughs to himself, as he waves his arms and legs; leaving an Angel.

Contributed by Laini Dreas and Jason Herr

Beginning with school performances in November 2022, Alaska Junior Theater has already brought two fantastic shows to Anchorage audiences. In past months, local students filled out the PAC’s Atwood Concert Hall for Virginia Rep’s ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today? - The Musical!’ and master storyteller David Gonzalez in ‘Cuentos: Tales from the Latinx World’.

Performances continue in the new year with opportunities for the entire family to attend. “I have truly enjoyed seeing the adults’ faces light up with joy as they have experienced a live performance with 1,000 to 2,000 students in the audience,” said Executive Director Lainie Dreas.

“Everyone in the theater is transformed by our amazing performers and the power of seeing these shows in-person. They can’t wait for the next show!”

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN 2023 WILL INCLUDE:

The Velveteen Rabbit: PUBLIC SHOW Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:00PM (Great for ages 5+)

A young boy’s love and a little nursery magic bring this classic bedtime story to life before your eyes. Watch the velveteen rabbit join his boy on exciting imaginary adventures, from deep caves to the wide-open sea, building an unbreakable bond. Together, they learn the true meaning of friendship.

Based on one of America’s favorite storybooks written by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit is an imaginative performance designed to enhance the theater experience and increase literacy in the arts.

This charming adaptation is performed by one of Anchorage’s favorite touring companies for youth and family audiences: Pushcart Players.

Lightwire Theater’s The Ugly Duckling PUBLIC SHOW | Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2:00 PM (Great for ages 5+)

Dazzling Visuals Bring Well-loved Tale to Life! Lightwire Theater’s innovative electroluminescent puppetry brings these classic tales into a new and brilliant light! No words are used in this

dazzling, fast-paced production all ages will enjoy. See The Ugly Duckling come to life through masterful puppetry, cutting-edge technology, moving sculpture and dance. “The Ugly Duckling” is a fairy tale with the moral lesson for people to accept themselves for who they truly are and raises questions about bullying and discrimination.

Poignant choreography and creative use of music, ranging from classical to jazz and pop, create an unforgettable theatrical experience.

AJT’s matinee performances have storytelling in the lobby one hour before show time and a milk and cookie reception with the artists after the show. Single ticket purchases and subscription information are available at www. CenterTix.com or by calling (907) 2632787.

Additionally, season ticket order forms and event information are available at www.akjt.org.

In addition to attending public shows, patrons can support AJT by attending the annual AJT Benefit performance in March. The reception will provide a variety of amenities, including a performance by Collision of Rhythm.

Rhythm of the Night Benefit Performance BENEFIT PERFORMANCE | Saturday, March 25, 2023, 5:30 PM

Festivities will include a live auction, a champagne reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, an online silent auction and a live performance in the Atwood Concert Hall. Tickets are $65 per person (Includes reception, show ticket and a tax-deductible donation to AJT.).

Collision of Rhythm delivers a highenergy performance with a wide range of instruments including drums and percussion, piano, marimba, saxophone and beatboxing - with the unique elements of tap dancing and bounce juggling.

For ticketing and subscription assistance, please contact the CenterTix Box Office online (www.CenterTix. com) or by calling (907) 263 -2787.

Alaska Junior Theater can be contacted at (907) 272-7546.