Walton Arts Center OnStage Spring/Summer 2016

Walton Arts Center

OnStage Spring/Summer 2016

Blue Man Group

Keb’ Mo’

Artosphere Festival Orchestra

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

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Walton Arts Center Council Greg Lee, Chair Dr. Hershey Garner, Vice Chair Jeff Gearhart, Vice Chair Mike Johnson, Vice Chair Arist Mastorides, Vice Chair From the President/CEO

Welcome!

On behalf of the volunteers and staff at Walton Arts Center, thank you for joining us! As we celebrate the second half of the 2015-16 season, excitement is growing at Walton Arts Center! I am pleased to share with you that the expansion and renovation is on time and on budget.

Jerry Walton, Secretary/Treasurer Bob Alexander Steve Clark Doug Cummins Adam Dill Dr. David Gay Michelle Gloeckler Mark Henneberger

Thank you for playing a pART as we move toward our campaign goal of $23 million. There are still opportunities to get involved by engraving your name on a chair in either Baum Walker Hall or Starr Theater, or by purchasing a commemorative brick which will be placed in the new Underwood Family Plaza. For more information about ways to give, or to see the virtual tour, visit our website at www.waltonartscenter.org/expansion.

Dr. Sarah E. Lewis

But before we get ahead of ourselves, there are still some great shows happening this season. Don’t miss A Night with Janis Joplin in March, Keb’ Mo’ in April, NETworks presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast or our Artosphere Festival in May – plus Blue Man Group will be here in June.

Matt Trantham

To assure you have the best seats for the upcoming 25th anniversary season, be sure to become a subscriber so you don’t miss out!

Walton Arts Center Foundation

Thanks again for your support of Walton Arts Center.

Sara Lilygren Anne O’Leary-Kelly Dr. Luis Restrepo Marti Sudduth Barbara G. Taylor Mindy Sherwood Scott Varady Bill Waite

Jerry Vest, Chair Les Baledge Dale Caudle Dr. Mary Ann Greenwood Clayton Hamilton Tim O’Donnell

Peter B. Lane President/CEO

Dr. Karen V. Pincus Craig Shy Dick Trammel

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Contents

7 Tips for Audience Members 8 Broadway Series 10 Event Calendar 13 10x10 Arts Series 14 Art of Wine 16 Friends of Walton Arts Center 18 Family Fun Series 21 Learning Through the Arts 22 Starrlight Jazz Club Series 24 LOL @ WAC Series 25 VoiceJam Festival 26 American Music Series 27 Night Out Series 29 Artosphere Festival 34 Walton Arts Center Expansion 37 Blue Man Group 38 Volunteer Opportunities 40 Donor Spotlight 43 2016-17 Broadway 45 Foundation Support 49 Advertiser Index 52 Walton Arts Center Media Partners 53 Walton Arts Center Sponsors 56 Walton Arts Center Staff 57 Walton Arts Center Donors

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Tips for Audience Members

Welcome to Walton Arts Center!

Different performances bring different audience and artist expectations. Monitors in the lobby and curtain speakers will share specific restrictions, but here are some general tips to help you and your fellow audience members enjoy the show.

What do I need to know? Be aware of the kind of show you are attending – a classical music performance, for example, is different from a rock or comedy show, and the etiquette norms may differ. Some performances may have an intermission. Some may be recorded live. Need help? Check our website prior to arriving, or ask an usher or staff member for advice and check lobby monitors.

We welcome children to most shows and know their behavior can sometimes be

unpredictable. If your child/children are disruptive to other patrons in the theater, we may ask that you move to the lobby until they are ready to return to the quiet environment of the theater. Parents can enjoy the performance on the monitors in the lobby while outside the theater.

Picture taking is generally not allowed, unless the curtain speaker or artist has

indicated otherwise – and please set your phone to “silent” mode and do not text during the show.

When concessions are allowed in the theater, please enjoy them quietly and with respect for the performer(s) and your fellow audience members.

Hearing and vision enhancement devices are available, free of charge, on a

first-come, first-served basis at Coat Check in the main lobby. Please let a House Manager or usher know if we can help you with any of the devices.

We can make your experience better! If something is bothering you, please find an usher or House Manager for assistance.

Walton Arts Center is a tobacco-free facility.

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Broadway Series

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus some surprising new twists!

Cinderella takes the Walton Arts Center stage for eight shows March 1-6.

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2016 Events

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MARCH Rodgers + Hammerstein’s

Cinderella March 1-6

Salzburg Marionette Theatre presents

The Sound of Music March 8

Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe March 12 Danú’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 13 A Night with Janis Joplin March 17-18

APRIL The Swingles April 1 VoiceJam A Cappella Festival April 1-2 Love That Dog

presented by Theatergroep Kwatta

April 3

The Sound of Music

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago April 9 Menopause the Musical: The Survivor Tour® April 10

Spin

An Evening with Branford Marsalis April 12 Keb’ Mo’ April 16 The Bridges of Madison County April 19-24 Malpaso Dance Company with Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet April 28-29

MAY DakhaBrakha May 1 The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart presented by the National Theatre of Scotland

May 6-8

NETworks presents

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast May 6-8 Spin May 12-13 Circa’s Carnival of the Animals May 13 The Okee Dokee Brothers May 15

Egg May 21 Artosphere Festival Orchestra May 21 & 24

JUNE Cyrille Aimee June 3 Blue Man Group June 3-5

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Art of Wine June 9-11

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Arts Series From music to dance, film and more, the 10x10 Arts Series transforms audiences into communities of exploration, discussion and learning!

All tickets for the 10x10 Arts Series are only $10.

Malpaso Dance Company

The Swingles

Branford Marsalis

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Hubbard Street Dance

Artosphere Festival Orchestra

Danú’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

DakhaBrakha

The Swingles

Artosphere Festival Orchestra

March 13, 2016 April 1, 2016

May 1, 2016

May 24, 2016

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago April 9, 2016

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

All 10x10 performances include pre-show Creative Conversations and a post-show curtain call party with artists!

Malpaso Dance Company with Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet

For more information, visit waltonartscenter.org

April 12, 2016

April 28, 2016

The 10x10 Arts Series is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts; additional support provided by Hershey & Denise Garner.

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Walton Arts Center’s Mission: To bring great performing artists and entertainers...

...From around the world...

...To Northwest Arkansas...

...Connecting and engaging people...

...Through inspiring arts experiences.

As a Friend of Walton Arts Center, your gift provides critical support in the fulfillment of this mission.

Becoming a Friend* is easy. Call Sarah Brady, Annual Giving Manager, at 479.571.2759 or visit waltonartscenter.org/support to ensure the arts always have a place in Northwest Arkansas!” * Friends of Walton Arts Center receive benefits such as early event notifications, reserved parking, priority reservations and access to the Friend’s Lounge (benefits vary by giving level).

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Family Fun Series

From exemplary children’s theater to larger-than-life entertainment, the 2015-16 Kimberly-Clark Family Fun Series is sure to delight everyone from kids to grandparents – your whole family will adore this fun and engaging series, which continues with three more stellar shows!

NETworks presents

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast May 6-8, 2016 (5 shows!)

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Northwest Arkansas! Based on the Academy Award®winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Relive the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Walton Arts Center!

Best for ages 5+.

Other Kimberly-Clark Family Fun Series shows Salzburg Marionette Theatre presents

The Sound of Music March 8, 2016

Love That Dog

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Additional support for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast provided by Dale & Prudy Caudle

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Learning Through the Arts

Learning through the Arts

Walton Arts Center is your classroom beyond the classroom, where extraordinary arts experiences help students reach important education goals.

Our partner and resident studio arts organization Community Creative Center (CCC) is proud to offer the Stage to Studio program for a third year. Through Stage to Studio, students attend a Colgate Classroom Series performance at Walton Arts Center followed by a hands-on studio arts workshop that explores themes and learning standards related to the performance.

Thanks to a grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation, the workshop,

along with lunch and a bussing subsidy, is provided at no cost to schools that serve student populations where more than 60 percent receive free and reduced lunches.

For more information about arts education research and advocacy at Walton Arts Center, visit waltonartscenter.org

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Starrlight Jazz Club Series Experience world-renowned jazz in a unique setting! You’ll feel the music come to life on the Baum Walker Hall stage or in the newly redesigned Starr Theater.

Show times are 7pm and 9pm.

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet April 29, 2016

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet Cyrille Aimée

Cyrille Aimée June 3, 2016

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Our 2015-16 Season Continues at Walton Arts Center

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Comedy Series

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Menopause the Musical: The Survivor Tour

against breast cancer.

With a cast of breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, this musical parody has brought hilarity to millions worldwide – proving that laughter truly is the best medicine. A portion of ticket sales will go to Susan G. Komen to help in their fight

Menopause the Musical takes the Walton Arts Center stage on April 10, 2016

at Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios

IMAGINE MORE!

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VoiceJam A Cappella Festival PRESENTED BY WALTON ARTS CENTER

The inaugural VoiceJam Festival was a huge success thanks to the rousing support of Northwest Arkansas and vocal music fans from far and wide. This year will be even better! Join us for two nights of unbeatable entertainment and roof-raising competition.

VoiceJam Professional Showcase

featuring internationally renowned act The Swingles

April 1, 2016

The British are coming! This year’s professional group hails from London, England, and we are excited to welcome them to Northwest Arkansas. Get warmed up for this aca-awesome weekend with a professional concert by seven young singers who are redefining the genre. Part of the 10x10 Arts Series. See page 15 for more info.

VoiceJam Competition

hosted by aca-amazing a cappella producer Deke Sharon

April 2, 2016

This is your chance to witness some of the hottest vocal bands from around the country and the 2015 Vocal Asia winner competing for the title of VoiceJam Champion. The competition portion of the festival is full of audience participation and fun for all ages. Come cheer on these vocal masters and cast your vote for aca-fan favorite.

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A Night with Janis Joplin

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A Night with Janis Joplin

American music icon Mavis Staples and legendary English singer-songwriter Nick Lowe perform together (and separately) in a concert that’s guaranteed to make rock ‘n’ roll history!

Celebrate one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends and her biggest musical influences in this new Broadway musical!

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Night Out Series

Keb’ Mo’

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

Keb’ Mo’

April 16, 2016

For the past two decades, Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated his reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. Don’t miss the return of this three-time Grammy Award®-winner and his famous blend of blues, pop, R&B, rock, jazz and soul music as he celebrates the release of his twelfth full-length album BLUESAmericana, featuring some of the most poignant and joyfully melodic numbers he’s ever recorded.

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The Walmart Museum is proud to support Walton Arts Center.

The National Theatre of Scotland presents

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart May 6-8, 2016

Pull up a chair and whet your whistle for an evening of anarchic theatre, live music and strange goings-on. Inspired by the border ballads — and delivered in a riotous romp of rhyming couplets, devilish encounters and wild karaoke — a dream-like journey of self-discovery unfolds among and around the audience. Come share the stage with five talented actor/musicians who radiate authenticity in a demanding performance that exudes a terrific, inventive sense of fun – and join us as we celebrate the reopening of Starr Theater with this unforgettable night out!

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Artosphere Festival Orchestra

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This May: The Artosphere Festival returns!

Join us May 12-27, 2016 as Walton Arts Center presents the 7th Annual Artosphere Festival. Providing a creative framework to discuss issues of sustainability, the festival features both free and ticketed events throughout Northwest Arkansas.

A highlight of the festival is the Artosphere Festival Orchestra (AFO), now in its sixth year, under the baton of Music Director Corrado Rovaris. Having been recognized as an important classical music voice by American Public Media’s Performance Today — the nation’s most popular classical music radio program — AFO brings musicians from distinguished symphonies and music programs around the world together to celebrate the convergence of art, music and nature.

This season, the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will perform three concerts: the opening performance on May 21 featuring Russian masterworks by Rachmaninoff and Mussorgsky; the 10x10 Arts Series finale concert on May 24 with performances of works by Beethoven and Schnyder, featuring The Dover Quartet; and Live from

Crystal Bridges: Mozart in the Museum on May 27, which will be broadcast live on KUAF 91.3 FM Public Radio. The May 21 and May 24 concerts take place at Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall.

Other Artosphere Festival Highlights: SPIN | May 12-13

Part indie music concert, part performance poetry, part history lesson, SPIN celebrates the bicycle as muse, musical instrument and agent of social change. Inspired by the incredible true story of the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle, SPIN features a vintage bike hooked up to simple electronics and played as a brilliant accompaniment to the magnetic songs and monologues at the heart of this performance. waltonartscenter.org | 29

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Circa’s Carnival of the Animals

Trail Mix Concert Tour

Circa’s Carnival of the Animals | May 13

The wondrous world of the animal kingdom comes to life when the Circa Carnival comes to town! With whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea who tumble, fly, leap and spin, Carnival of the Animals will whisk you away on a thrilling circus escapade, with the antics of performers set to a moving backdrop with animated visuals that create the feeling of being in a largerthan-life story book.

Trail Mix Concert Tour | May 14-15

Capturing the essence of Artosphere, Trail Mix is a time of music, hiking and biking along local trails and the Razorback Regional Greenway. Creating a one-ofa-kind musical and outdoor experience, audiences hike or bike between stages while enjoying performances by bands from across the country. On Saturday, May 14, enjoy a full day of programs along the Razorback Regional Greenway, from the Fayetteville to Bentonville town squares and many points in between. And on Sunday, May 15, the fun comes to the Frisco Trail in downtown Fayetteville.

Egg

and into the natural universe right under our noses. Drawing on traditional folk and mountain music with striking harmonies and spot-on picking, The Okee Dokee Brothers make room for kids to dance, and for parents to share stories.

Egg | May 21

A tale of three birds...and an egg! With a simple storyline and the use of creative light and sound combined with cleverly conceived props, Egg investigates the cycle of life of newly hatched birds. Told through physical theater, illusion and music, this heart-wrenching, funny and delightful story explores the theme of ‘flying the nest’ – drawing children in close to the lives of the little bird characters in their nest and telling them a story of friendship, wonder and tender, loving care.

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The Okee Dokee Brothers | May 15

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The Artosphere Festival is supported by a number of individuals and the following funders: Visit Bentonville, Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission, Springdale Advertising & Promotion Commission, Tyson Foods Inc., Greenwood Gearhart Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Walmart Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation. Support for AFO Music Director Corrado Ravaris provided by Mary Ann & Reed Greenwood.

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Walton Arts Center Expansion:

PROGRESS REPORT!

New Administrative Offices & Parking Deck Now Open More activity at Walton Arts Center necessitates more parking. To address this, the City of Fayetteville built a parking deck that accommodates over 200 vehicles at the corner of Spring Street and School Avenue.

Walton Arts Center’s new Administrative Offices are located on the north side of the parking deck. The top two floors house administrative staff while the ground floor — which is the same level as the main stages — includes offices for production staff and new spaces such as a wardrobe room, laundry room and crew lounge to better accommodate visiting artists.

Despite our appearance, Walton Arts Center anticipates welcoming more than 150,000 patrons, including 45,000 students and teachers, during our Hard Hat Season.

Thanks to the creative work of our architects and construction team, our

grand re-opening will be November 2016.

Starr Theater to Open May 2016 + New sound and audio equipment + More square footage that can

accommodate 250 guests banquet style, or 500 for a standing reception

+ A designated Green Room and

Dressing Rooms

+ A window that allows natural light

when desired

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New Underwood Family Plaza to Open Spring 2016 + New outdoor plaza to feature public art

and natural beauty

+ Plaza to include hammered copper

sculpture water feature and existing WAC sculptures “Getting Involved” and “There, Now You Can Grow” + Artist Commemorative Bricks and Personalized Bricks will be placed throughout the plaza + Bricks and pavers from the 1992 capital campaign will be reinstalled in the Rose Garden

Play a pART Order your personalized brick or chair today!

Make a gift and reserve your inscribed brick or chair through a fully tax deductible gift today.

BRICKS

CHAIRS

Make a gift and have your name inscribed on chairs in Baum Walker Hall or Starr Theater.

Two Chairs in Baum Walker Hall: $5,000 One Chair in Baum Walker Hall: $3,000

Bricks ordered by March 15 will be installed in Spring 2016. Bricks ordered after March 15 will be installed in Spring of 2016.

One Chair in Starr Theater: $1,500

Artist Commemorative Brick: $1,000

Note: Patrons are not guaranteed to be ticketed in their inscribed seats in Baum Walker Hall or Starr Theater.

Personalized Brick: $500

To learn more about giving opportunities for the expansion at Walton Arts Center, contact the Development Office at 479.571.2759 or waltonartscenter.org/expansion

Commemorate your favorite artist or show that you’ve seen at Walton Arts Center! Artist bricks will be engraved with the show name and year performed at Walton Arts Center. One brick per artist/show visit. You will also receive a second personalized brick with this gift.

Play a pART and show your support of Walton Arts Center with a personalized brick.

Current Friends of Walton Arts Center receive a 10% discount off chairs.

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for making our artists feel at home

Long Live A Great Performance.

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Special Event

Blue Man Group June 3-5, 2016

Now approaching their 25th year of creativity, and after six successful years on the road, Blue Man Group is circling the United States one more time prior to taking their theatrical tour around the world. Audiences can catch the award-winning troupe when they return to Walton Arts Center for five shows June 3-5.

Blue Man Group is comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one. This wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory experience…it’s an outrageous evening of entertainment you’ll never forget.

Blue Man Group – enemy of monotony, remedy for boredom, promoter of overjoy and elation. Don’t miss the show that has captivated 35 million people worldwide. As their slogan says, “Dare to live in full color!”

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Artosphere Festival and the Take A Seat Program to increase access to the arts for everyone, regardless of income or socio-economic status, by providing most events at free or reduced prices

your name on a chair in Baum Walker Hall or Starr Theater to remind patrons of your dedication to the arts Center artist or performance with an artist commemorative brick renovated Walton Arts Center with a personalized brick

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On stage this spring at TheatreSquared:

Steve Pacek and Faith Sandberg in Peter and the Starcatcher; photo by Beth Hall

3/31 – 4/24

Rapture, Blister, Burn

by Gina Gionfriddo 5/12 – 5/29

Murder for Two Book and music by Joe Kinosian, Book and lyrics by Kellen Blair 6/16 – 6/26

2016 Arkansas New Play Festival

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Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe March 12, 2016

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Foundation Support The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust Supports Digging Up Arkansas

Thanks to the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust for supporting Walton Arts Center’s 2015-2016 Digging Up Arkansas statewide tour. Digging Up Arkansas is an original play produced by Walton Arts Center through a partnership with playwright and educator, Mike Thomas and Trike Theatre.

It tells the story of three writers from the Federal Writer’s Project who invite students to investigate and classify historic artifacts before President Roosevelt’s scheduled arrival in Arkansas in 1936. Since the play began touring in 2010, over 42,000 3rd – 5th grade students have engaged with Arkansas history through this high quality, arts-rich program. This year will conclude a multi-year

partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation to reach every county in the state. With the additional support from the Sturgis Charitable Trust, we will meet this goal and serve another 5,000 students in at least 20 counties across the state this year. All performances and resources are offered free of cost to schools. What a wonderful way to engage Arkansas youth in our state’s rich past!

The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust joins the following funders, grantors and state agencies in contributing more than $2.4 million dollars to support arts education, programming and general operations during Walton Arts Center’s 2015-16 Season. Thank you!

Walton Family Foundation, Inc. Walmart Foundation The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Arkansas Arts Council National Endowment for the Arts Arkansas Community Foundation Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission The Murphy Foundation Stella Boyle Smith Trust The Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Bank of America Foundation Baum Charitable Foundation Visit Bentonville

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THANK YOU A special thanks to this year’s Masquerade Ball Sponsors, Honorary Chair, Michelle Gloeckler and Event Co-Chairs, Mark Henneberger and Arist Mastorides!

This February, Walton Arts Center’s Corporate Leadership Council hosted their signature event, the 6th Annual Masquerade Ball – a truly unique evening of masked revelry with proceeds supporting arts programs that inspire Northwest Arkansas’ children and strengthen our schools and our community.

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– Peter Lane

Walton Arts Center thanks its many corporate sponsors & media partners

Media Partners Premier Partners

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Supporting Partners AETN Cox Cable Eagle 93.3FM FayettevilleFlyer.com

Hot Mix 101.9FM KIX 104FM Magic 107.9FM Nash 94.3FM

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Sponsors Star Sponsor: $150,000+

Producing Sponsors: $50,000 - $149,999

Directing Sponsors: $25,000 - $49,999

Presenting Sponsors: $10,000 - $24,999

Contributing Sponsors: $5,000 - $9,999

Supporting Sponsors: $1,000 - $4,999 Advantage Sales & Marketing Arsaga’s at the Depot AW Bravis Bentonville Film Festival Bordinos Cameron Smith & Associates

Collective Bias Elite Catering Fayettechill Fresco Café & Pub Hog Haus Brewing Co. Jammin Java

KFB Events Marketplace Grill Meiji Japanese Cuisine Nestle Orchestra Works

Pinnacle Car Services, Inc. Puritan Brew Co. Quotient Technology Sam’s Club Samsung

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WEEKNIGHTS

Walton Arts Center Staff EXECUTIVE

Peter B. Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President/CEO Jason Smith. . . . . . . . . CEO Executive Assistant & AFO General Manager

PROGRAMMING

Jenni Taylor Swain . . . . . . . . . . . VP, Programming Jennifer Ross. . . . . . . . . . . Director, Programming Robert Ginsburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jazz Curator Molly Throgmorton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming Administrative Coordinator

LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT

Laura Goodwin. . . . . . VP, Learning & Engagement Patricia Relph. . . . . . . . . . . Arts Learning Specialist Mallory Barker . . . . . . . . School Services Specialist Sallie Zazal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learning Coordinator Meghan Foehl. . . . . . . . . Engagement Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT

Erin T. Hogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VP, Development Missy Kincaid. . . . . . . . . . Director, Donor Engagement Shannon Butler Dixon. . . . . . . . . . Director, Corporate Relations Taylor Speegle. . . . . . . . . AMP Sponsorship Manager Sarah Brady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annual Giving Manager Michael Hartman. . . . . . . . . . . Development Manager Kathryn Cooper. . . . . Corporate Relations Coordinator Kyle May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Coordinator Rachel Hobby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Engagement Coordinator

COMMUNICATIONS

Darcy Ballew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VP, Communications Jill Suel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Marketing Erin Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Public Relations Casey Weiss. . . . . . . . . Website Content & Marketing Email Manager Hillary Scott. . . . . . . . . . Senior Marketing Coordinator Randi Cruz. . . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations Coordinator Rachel Culp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Coordinator Heather Holland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Designer Krissy Kirlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Content Specialist

TICKETING

Katie Sullivan Mihalka . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Andrew Crowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager/AMP Ryan Burkevich. . . . . . . . . Tessitura Support Manager Ryan Bradshaw. . . . . . . . Ticketing Services Specialist Samantha Learch. . . . . . . Ticket Rep & Administrative Specialist Matthew Gibbons. . . . Ticket Rep & Partner Specialist Kelli Parker. . . . . . Ticket Rep & Subscription Specialist Emily Riggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Rep Tessa Miner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Rep Blake Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Rep Jaclyn Marlan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Rep

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FINANCE

Tim Vogt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VP, Finance Sandy Dilbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Leslie Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Accountant Roy Everett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Coordinator Robert Martin. . . . . . . . . . . Database Administrator Karen Percival. . . . . . . . Director, Human Resources Alice Honea . . . . . . . . Human Resources Assistant Sharon McNelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist Elena Terrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Accountant

OPERATIONS

Wendy Riggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VP, Operations Donnie Osborne. . . . Assistant to VP of Operations

EVENTS & PATRON SERVICES

Nick Zazal. . . . . . Director, Events & Patron Services Mel Phillips. . . . Coordinator of Volunteer Programs Ranny Kulink . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Manager Eden Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Coordinator Taylor Alison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Sarea Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Corlena Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Vanessa Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Stephanie Graham. . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Justin Holmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Anna Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Reis Marzana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Lauren Solomon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Jessica Traufler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Stephanie Simpson. . . . . . . . Walmart AMP Events & FOH Coordinator Beth Hopkins. . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to Coordinator of Volunteer Programs

PRODUCTION

Pete Croken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Production Alex Newby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Carpenter Timothy Grace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Audio Valorie Jones . . . . . . Production Services Manager Harrison Williams . . . . . . . . . . . Production Staffing Coordinator Jordan Lambert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Assistant Josh Spurgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Lighting Drew Miner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carpenter Assistant Lydia Winkelman . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrics Assistant

FACILITIES

Bob Pless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Facilities Mike Herbert. . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Engineer Debra Jordon. . . . . . . . . . Venue Services Manager Christopher Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Elizabeth Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Sam Grinceri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Justin Harris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Roger Ramirez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Matt Percival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Norman Bolstad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Kevin Bolstad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Jeff New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Bryan Wise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Christy Robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Matt Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Kimberly Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Brandon Vaughan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Karla Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities

Walton Arts Center Annual Donors Friends of Walton Arts Center, Artosphere & Arkansas History through the Arts supporters

Leadership Circle $25,000 + Bob & Marilyn Bogle Joel & Lynn Carver Tom & Cynthia Coughlin Linda & Lee Scott

Hannah & Greg Lee Pete Leer & Anne Rapp David & Pam Parks Mary Lynn Reese Jeff & Eileen Schomburger Shipley Motor Co. Kirk Thompson & Brett Burch Brenda & Jerry Walton Jim & Lynn Walton John & Kitten Weiss

Producer $10,000 + Becky & Bob Alexander Prudy & Dale Caudle Artist Circle Mike & Susan Duke $2,500 - $4,999 Denise & Hershey Mina & Les Baledge Garner Brett & Kara Biggs Lisa & Jeff Gearhart Ann & Gene Bordelon Reed & Mary Ann Mrs. E.G. Bradberry Greenwood Hugh & Martha Brewer Johnelle Hunt Katherine & Curt Dr. Steve & Linda Calaway Nelson Jeff & Jenna Caudle Pruitt Tool & Supply Sandy Edwards Company, Inc. Pete & Shirley Esch David & Candace Chuck & Suzy Fehlig Starling Greg & Robin Forbis Billie Jo Starr Harrison & Rhonda Kelly & Marti Sudduth French Fred & Barbara Frye Hog Haus Brewing Benefactor Company $5,000 - $9,999 Mary Jo & Paul Henry Serrhel & Patty Adams Anthony & Susan Hui Ted & Leslie Belden Lee & Linda Jaslow Anonymous James & Ann McKenzie June M. Carter Michael & Constance Nick & Carolyn Cole Morse Jon & Joanie Dyer Robert & Susan Patton Orville & Susan Hall Anonymous Meza Harris Den & Sheilah Murray & Judy Harris Roenfeldt - Cedar Marybeth & Rick Hays Malcolm & Ellen Crest Lodge and Cabins Hayward Rich & Kristin Kley

Margaret & Richard Rutherford Bob & Diane Shaw Dennis & Evelyn Shaw Shelley & Todd Simmons Terry & Cathy Suen Barbara G. Taylor The Underwood’s - Bill, LeAnn, Craig & Laura Jim & Susan Walker Jr Patsy Wilcox Buddy & Linda Wray

Chairman’s Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Mark Aasmund & Lynne Thomas Drew & Sally Albright Henry & Amy Alvarado Clarence Archer Bob & Theresa Arvin Biff & Ann Averitt Frank & Pat Bailey Carol Barnett Andy & Stacy Barron Patricia L. Bates Dan Batson Paul Beahm Family Jen & James Beck George & Mary Benjamin Thomas Colella & Blair Bennett Bob & Patty Besom Vince & Jing He Biondo Sara E. Bishop Greg & Cindy Blair David & Tina Bogle In Memory of Emilie Bohannon Dick & Anne Booth Anonymous

Walton Arts Center Council Board or Foundation Board members denoted in bold.

Jacqui Brandli & Doug Cummins James & Salena Brown Mary Kathryn & Matt Brown Robert & Melissa Brown Michael White & Bao Bui Raymond & Robin Burns Wade W. Burnside & Janet Baker Jeffrey & Christina Byron NWA Retirement Services, Inc Jim & Alice Cartwright Steven Charles R.Ph. Suzanne & Steve Clark Connie & Bill Clark John & Caroline Clarke Ed & Joan Clifford Mike & Sandy Cockrell Cindi Cope Robert & Rochelle Costrell Kirk Dandridge & Judy Smith Charles & Connie Danielson Kay & Sid Davis Jacob & Brittany Deans Jimmy & Lisa Deen Doug & Barb Degn Joe & Susan Delacruz Don & Kelly DeSoto Don B. Deweese The Dill Family Linda Dingledine John & Emily Douglas Tom & Dana Dykman Keith & Tammy Ekenseair Anonymous waltonartscenter.org | 57

Cathy & David Evans Richard & Suzanne Ezell Karolyn & Donald Farrell George & Rosemary Faucette Richard M. Ferguson The Fincher Family David E. R. Gay & Gary D. Thornton Fred & Ellen Gifford Joseph Gilbert Ryan & Jenna Gill Nan Ginger Scott & Michelle Gloeckler Lyle & Sue Gohn Albert Gray Steve & Betty Hacala Howard & Treva Hamilton Joe & Mary Ruth Harner Don & Debra Harris Michelle & Don Harvey John & Lynne Hehr Jimm & Janet Hendren Sue & Mark Henneberger Dr. Morriss & Ann Henry Retta & Eddie Hight Michael E. Hill & Gary Fast Dr. Michael Hollomon & Eric Wailes Bryan & Mandy Hunt Joan & Bruce Johnson Terry & Michael Johnson Sonya Jones & Mike Yates Brandi & Steve Joplin Thomas & Jill King Terry & Mary Ann Klefisch Jeff & Sara Koenig 58 | waltonartscenter.org

Pat & Don Koenig Peter Lane Anonymous Sara Lilygren & Alex May Steve & Kristin Litzinger Longer Investments Inc. Albert & Jennie Mac Dade Bob Mackey David & Deborah Malone Cathy & Stephen Marak Carroll & Evelyn Marbury The Mastorides Family Marybeth & Micky Mayfield Clyde & Debbie McCaslin Tom & Becky McCoy Dr. Jay & Judy McDonald Nancy P. McVey Brian & Melonie Moore Theresa & Joe Moore Mary Bess Mulhollan Melinda & Bob Nickle Debby Nye & Catherine Lyon The Tim Ogg Family Anne O’Leary-Kelly David Wilson & Kristin Oliver Paul & Linda Pinneo Andrew, Laura, & A.J. Plaukovich Jimmy Plumlee Barbara & Doug Prichard Gary & Patricia Profit Bruce & Veronica Purkey Mary & Linda Purselley Tara & Abbas Raza

Jon & Melody Richard John & Tamara Roberts Vince & Kerry Robinson Richard & Julie Roblee Joe & Catherine Ross Dr. Kenton & Jennifer Ross Libby & Bart Schaller Tom & Susan Schallhorn William & Judy Schwab Ken & Debra Senser Barbara B. Shadden Craig & Marti Sharkey Frank & Sara Sharp Sandra Sims & Maggie Cook Dr. and Mrs. David A. Sitzes Murray & Carolyn Smart Dewitt & Cindy Smith Amy & Rick Sorrell Irene & Joel Spalter Judge & Mrs. Jim Spears James Spencer & Susan Parks-Spencer Joyce Stafford & Jack Cole Betty & Jerry C. Stamps Kristen Stevens Mike & Patty Stiles Don & Kathryn Stroessner Martha Sutherland James, Suzanne & Mary Anne Swindle Philip & Mary Ann Taldo Anonymous Nell Taylor Nancy & Dick Trammel

Kristen & Matt Trantham Kelly Tucker Jim & Jan Vawter Kim & Jerry Vest Jason Viator & Kolten English Sidney & Mirela Vinson Jim & Susan von Gremp Lara & Bill Waite William & Nancy Waite Greg Warren Susan & Randy West Nick & Connie White Jeff & Paula Wilson

Director $500 - $999 Abshier Construction Anonymous Derrick Bobbitt & Dr. Susan Averitt Daymara & Barry Baker Karen Ball Darcy Ballew Melissa & Georgie Banks Woody Bassett Mr. & Mrs. Bauza Trisha & Lou Beland John Berry & Richard Anderson Bryan & Kristen Billingsley Greg & Rachel Billingsley Donald & Sherry Bishop Jon Bitler & Alison Jumper Marian & Dave Bolen Ray & Brenda Boudreaux David & Linda Ann Bragg Anonymous Shannon & Randy Dixon Art & Beverly Cannady Nadine K. Carfagno Carl Collier Virginia Ann Coogan Tony & Heather Cook Wayne & Delane Cox Ralph & Cam Crouch Anonymous

Walton Arts Center Council Board or Foundation Board members denoted in bold.

Rich Dailey Pauline Darling Clay & Ann Davis Jeff & Eloise Davis Michael & Deanna Wade Dial Sandy Dilbeck Corinna & Alan Dranow John R. Eldridge, III Matt & Jane Ewing David & Linda Ferrell Daniel & Marsue Fields Sam & Susan Fiori Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley & Mr. Chris Foley Lance & Kelly Foster Perry & Shirley Franklin Janine & David Friede Dave & Liz Fulton, Town & Country Shop Frank & Cindy Gallo Dave & Jane Gearhart Don & Carol Lynn Gibson Betty & Martin Gilbert Butch & Christie Ginther Nancy Garner & Mort Gitelman Dash Goff Gail & Randy Goodrum Laura Goodwin & Bob Kohler Virginia & Andrew Gottman Adella & Gary Gray Drs. Roger & Patricia Gross Glenn & Harriette Habern Chris & Julie Haimbach Al & Dorothy Hanby Janice A. Hardin Sherry Harris Tom Hartman Walt & Sudie Henderson Paul & Linda Hewitt Meredith & Blake Hilliard Dr. Jerry & Donna Hoenshel Morgan & Carlen Hooker Rebecca B. Hurst Jack & Temple Igleburger Kyle & Kelly Jack John Jackson Douglas James & Elizabeth Adam Bonnie Johnson & Mike Smets

Kevin & Shevette Jones Anonymous Elizabeth & Gerald Jordan Bill & Missy Kincaid Mary Palma Kirk Larry Bittle Insurance Agency, Inc. Randy & Valorie Lawson Charles J. F. Leflar Robert & Vella Lewis Uvalde & Jo Lindsey Amy Linimon Dick & Molly Lloyd Nick & Laura Luchi Jeff & Fanny Long Larry & Nancy Long Robert D. Luper Mike & Kris Macechko David & Sue Maddox David Massey Irma & Duell Mathis Buster & Vita McCall Al & Maxine McClain George & Mary Ann McCrary; in honor of our three granddaughters Bob & Linda McMath Michelle W. Merry-Ship Marietta & Bill Morris Jerry & Cherie Moye Scott & Marla Muller Connie & Chunk Neale Tim & Rhonda O’Donnell Dr & Mrs Gary J. Oliver Murph & Carol Pair Karen Percival Todd & Melissa Pinneo Darrin & Marci Pitts Michael & Bettye Platt Ed & Tish Pohl Paul & Pamm Prebil Justin Purkey & Francisco Serpa Nirupama Raghavan Charles D. Rakes Robert & Linda Reece Luis Restrepo & Catalina Botero Jeff & Joy Rhodes Wendy, Amanda & Anna Kathryn Riggs Sylvia & Russell Riggs Richie & Karen Roberts

Jon Robinson Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. Marc A. Rogers Dave & Becky Schoewe Damon Shaw Ron & Regena Shelby Marc & Mindy Sherwood Mary Beth Shields Judy Shipp Margery & John Shore LaDonna Smith Al Snider Stu & Debbie Sorensen Stephen & Jessica Spicer Mark & Judi Stillwell Mary & Richard Stockland Jeff Stripling & Doris Patneau John & Connie Sturgis David, Jenni, Aidan & Dominic Swain Marsha & James Swim Martha Morrison MD & Doug Talbott Mike & Debi Thurow Kathleen Trotter & Charley Reese Jenifer S. Tucker Kathy Turpin Bruno C. Valdes Tom & Barbara Verdery Brad & Lindsay Vester Tim & Fern Vogt Shawn & Julie Walker Linda Ward Diane & Ron Warren Bob & Sharon Wasson Anna & Michael Watts Gary & Shea Weidner Tom & Karen Welch George & Kathy Wheatley Margaret Whillock Pattie & David Williams Carole & Jim Williamson Carol Sue & Alan Wooten Dane & Michelle Workman Drew Workman Deborah Wright Anonymous Darryl & Mary Zettle Ann Marie Ziegler

Walton Arts Center Council Board or Foundation Board members denoted in bold.

Performer $250 - $499 Richard & Jennifer Alexander Michael & Jacque Allen Don & Julianne Amos Ann Ayres Dawn & Max Bachman Don & Maxine Bechtel Yvette & Donald Bell Laureen Benafield Tony & Terri Bertschy Aaron Bleidt & John Clayborn Michael & Marlena Bond Jennifer P. Booher Eddie & Betty Bradford Susan Bradshaw Katherine & Howard Brill Anonymous Anonymous Bart & Heidi Cohen Dr. & Mrs. Robert V. Cupp Bill & Bimmy Currie Mike & Susan Daniels Shari & Shirin de Silva Janet Flaccus & Bruce Dixon Mrs. Nancy Dodson Juli Dorrough & William Jackson Larry & Mary Douglas Douglas E. Elliot The Embry Family Linda McKennon Smith & Bill Finer Doylene Fuqua Andrew & Mary Gibbs John & Tamara Gilmour Phoebe J. Goodwin Katie & Randy Gottlieb Mark & Debbie Griffin Josh & Jamie Hamblen Todd & Majorie Hanus Hank & Cheryl Harrison Don & Linda Hayes Jackie Helton Jeremy Hess & Peggy Treiber Brandi Hoeme & Ed Wonnacott David & Erin Hogue James & Justine Holladay Alice Honea Bart L. Howell

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Don & Claudette Hunnicutt Will & Alex Hunt Marla & Dennis Hunt Paula V. Jenkins Carl & Lee Johnson Marsha & Hartzell Jones Edward & Debbie Jordon Fern Kelsay Rick & Margie Keyes Hugh & Brenda Kincaid Christine & Tim Klinger Priscilla Kumpe Kurt & Alice Kutz Carolyn & John Leonard Bill & Barbara Long Bo & DeDe Long Vernon & Shirley Lott Mandy Macke Robert & Deidre Martin Bill & Sabra Martin Dr. Warren & Kim Massey Duane & Allison McElroy Deeg & Bill Mitchell Dwight & Brandy Mitchell Mary Ellen & James Moore The Narayan Family John Nichols Anonymous Derrik & Julie Olsen Tom & Sally Overbey Anonymous Anonymous Larry & Tommi Perkins William H. Perry III Mel & Jan Phillips Chip & Carey Pollard Kevin & Karen Pope Prewitt Wealth Management Group Amber & George Rozzell Hoyt & Mary Purvis Jim & Wendy Rankin David G. Ratcliff Georgia & Garlan Reading George & Kathey Rhoads Marilyn & Brooks Rice Archie & Suzanne Ryan Linda Rye & Randall Webb Alfred Angulo, Jr. & Mary Sanders Katie Schifano Dr. & Mrs. C.H. Schilmoeller

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Joseph & Sue Ellen Schultz Kara Sheets Taylor & Jill Speegle Laura & Bill Speer Anabelle Steelman-Berry Anonymous Sally Stone Rebecca Summerlin Daniel E. Sutherland Thomas & Janet Tate Kevin & Ruth Trainor Jean K. Travis Steve & Susan Tucker Tom & Charlene Underwood Jerre & Judy Van Hoose Jason & Christie Vogel Lynn F. Wade & Elaine B. Wade Ted & Kathy Wade Kevin & Serena Walker June White Mark & Christine Wilburn Jeffrey Williams & Janet Penner-Williams Bob & Sara Wright Juana Young Robert A. Zierak

Contributor $100 - $249 Enrique A. Acuna James & Lisa Alden Gordon & Susan Allison Lois Alward Gene & Susan Anderson Gary & Jane Anderson Gary, Denise, & Nikki Anderson Wanda L. Anderson Steve Andrews & Michael Sprenkle Marianne Bailey Dr. & Mrs. C. Murl Baker Roger & Diane Balthazor Norm & Laurie Barker Cassandra Barnett Anonymous Corey & Nicole Bender Eileen & Bob Billig Mark & Mimi Blackwood Robert & Laurie Brady

Sarah K. Brady Rosemary & Van Brahana Sumner & Jackie Brashears Cathy & Russ Breck Bob & Carol Brooks Robert Brooks Norman & Linda Bruce Greg & Rebecca Bryan Jim & Mary Buchanan Washington Posse League Jared & Meghan Burns Anonymous Anonymous Dr. David & Wendy Carlisle Cathy Case & Robert Rodweller Randall & Georgia Caselman Bob & Sara Caulk Buddy & Susan Chadick Dr. Amanda Chapman Anonymous Dan & Marnie Christman Margaret Clark John & Karen Cole Ellen Compton Barbara King Comstock Larry & Jeanie Cozens Bill & Marlene Creighton Jim & Jerene Cross Andrew Crowe Gary & Susan Culp Rachel & Henrietta Culp Dean & Patsy Dade Tim and Kathleen Dalton Larry & Karolyn Davenport Sonja & Harold Decker Jenna Johnston & David Demorotski David Douglas & Anastasia Strokova Scott & Laura Draper Lamar & Joy Drummonds John & Sarah Duffel Ralph & Marlene Dunbar Fred & Terry Eilskov Burton & Beverly Elliott Mary B. Ellis Ray & Elizabeth Evans Earl & Gayle Fochtman Miller & Peggy Ford Fred & Kathleen Fullerton Habib & Sally Ghanim Kenneth & Deborah Goff

Al & Emma Lee Gordon Christina & David Gray Dale & Marilyn Green Brian & Ginger Green Pat Grier Lois & Al Haase Anonymous Robert & Barbara Hamernik Michael W. Hartman Cyndy & Ken Hatfield Avon & Susan Haury Steven & Angela Hebert Donald Hendrix & Lisa Childs Susie & Jim Henley Spencer & Bicky Higginbothom Lisa, Howard & Hannah Higgins Bill & Lori Hof Lorraine P. Holland Gabe Hollingsworth Tom & Janice Hollopeter Glen & Ann Hopkins Gayle Howard Anonymous Read & Tammy Hudson Una & Elizabeth Hutchens Marcia B. Imbeau David & Shannon Inglis Clark & Georgi Irwin Barbara Jackson Ray & Derry Jacob Jerome & Harriet Jansma Tom & Cathy January Ed & Barbara Jenner Sheldon & Stephanie Jensen Barrett Johnson Jim & Corliss Johnson Mike & Kim Johnson Kathryn Jones Phyllis Kane Rick & Karla Kasnicka Joe & Dorleen Kessler Anonymous Jacqueline S. King John & Sally King The Kirlin Family George & Vicki Knight Dr. Leonard & Shirley Koenen Timothy Kral & Connie Hendrix-Kral

Walton Arts Center Council Board or Foundation Board members denoted in bold.

The Kreuter Family Darwin & Nancy Jo Krumrey Richard & Phyllis Kuehl Morannaya Kulink Darryl & Suzanne Lander Mark & Tena Larsen Dennis & Sue Lawler Linda Leavell & Robert B. Garner Burnis Leavens Anonymous Ken Leonard & Beth Keck Kelly Tribell & Sarah E. Lewis Michael & Eileen Lieber Cheryl & Gene Long John & Carol Lossing John & Jill MacKenzie Gary & Bonnie Martineck Kyle May & Rachel Pair Lillian & James McConnell McKinney Drug Peggy McMenus Bob & Judy McMurtrey Drew & Tessa Miner Kassie Misiewicz & Daniel Hintz Anonymous Merry Moiseichik Earnie & Dona Montgomery

Anonymous Justin & Jodi Nimmo Bryan & Frankie Novak Leslie & Geoff Oelsner Luke & Janet Parsch Amy Patterson Terry & Sheri Payton Anonymous Ben & Amber Pinter Becky Pittman Ken & Polly Plunk Richard & Susan Pressler Anonymous Realtor Extraordinaire, LLC Anonymous Mark E. Risk Bill Folks & Erlene Robertson Ken & Renae Robinson Glenda & Phillip Roddey Georgia & Bill Ross Len & Lois Rott Charlie & Shirley Russell The Schmieding Foundation, Inc. Winifred Shanor Linda Siccardi Jeanne Silvestri John & Jerri Skaggs George & Sue Spear Richard & Anne Marie Steeneck

Ruth Stock Anonymous Anthony & Chantal Sumlin Marie & Jerry Swenson Frank & Eddie Lou Taylor Richard & Tami Thomas Sharon F. Thomason John & Joan Threet Thomas Triplett Leah & Sterling Tucker Brian, Andrea & Benjamin VanAuken Vantage Point Communications Dr. Charles & Debra Varela Nancy & Ken Vermilion Pat Waldren Kasey L Walker Jon & Shana Waltz Maxine Ward Rick & Terri Warren Elizabeth Washington Ron & Judy Wearing Roger & Kathryn Widder David & Lisa Will Harrison Williams Jackson Williams W. Jackson Williams Merle & Jo Williams Craig & Leslye Wilson Stacy & Becky Wright

Contributions to the Friends of Walton Arts Center program provide critical operating support. Listings are current as of January 31, 2016 and we make every effort to maintain accurate records.

However, if we have inadvertently omitted your name, please let us know so that we can correct our error. Every gift, whether recognized here or not, is greatly appreciated and supports the performing arts in our community.

For information about making a gift to the Friends of Walton Arts Center program, Artosphere, or Arkansas History Through the Arts, please call Sarah Brady, Annual Giving Manager, at 479.571.2759 or visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Walton Arts Center thanks the companies and foundations listed below for matching their employees’ gifts to the Friends of Walton Arts Center program.

Donald W. Reynolds Foundation

Kraft Foods, Inc.

ExxonMobil Foundation

Merck Partnership for Giving

Freddie Mac Foundation

Morgan Stanley Foundation

GE Foundation

Regions Bank

General Mills Foundation

The Coca-Cola Company Matching Gifts Program

IBM Corporation

The Clorox Company Foundation

Kansas City Southern Matching Gifts Fund

Walmart Foundation

Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund Kimberly-Clark Foundation Kraft Employee Involvement Programs

If you would like to find out if your employer has a matching gift program, please call 479.571.2759.

Walton Arts Center Council Board or Foundation Board members denoted in bold.

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