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Take a Field Trip to the Place To Discover It All If you ever wondered how much noise 1,000 excited elementary-school students can make, come to Whitaker Center and find out. April through June is the peak season for teachers to bring groups of students to the Center. On many days, we will welcome 800 to 1,000 young visitors. It is such a rewarding experience to hear and see these students truly excited about learning. The Harsco Science Center is a popular choice for many teachers. They know that we have developed each exhibit gallery to focus on specific learning objectives that relate directly to Pennsylvania’s academic standards. Teachers also know that students respond so well to our distinctive, hands-on, highly interactive approach to learning science. Many teachers choose to include a Discovery Lab in their field trip plans. In a typical year, approximately 8,000 students will participate in a Discovery Lab experience presented by our educators. Teachers can select from 15 different inquiry-based labs covering a range of disciplines, including physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, and meteorology. An experience in Select Medical IMAXŽ Theater is considered by many teachers to be an essential element of a visit to Whitaker Center. Last year, approximately 22,600 students in school groups attended an IMAX film presentation. In addition to the featured films, teachers may select a documentary from our library of large format films. The library currently contains a total of 11 films, including the very popular Hubble 3D and Tornado Alley 3D. Performing arts programs at Whitaker Center also attract about 5,000 students in school groups each year. Many of the 100 productions in Sunoco Performance Theater offer daytime performances especially for school groups. It is our goal to increase the number of students who visit the theater, because we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience live performing arts. Year after year, hundreds of school groups return to Whitaker Center to explore and discover, through the distinctive learning experiences we offer. For thousands of students from across Central Pennsylvania, Whitaker Center is certainly the place to discover it all!
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IMAX movies and live theater performances will be held on Mondays as scheduled. Tickets for Monday IMAX movies may be purchased at the Concession counter, inside the IMAX lobby. The Box Office opens one hour prior to live theater performances. ®
For up-to-date showtimes and events, visit whitakercenter.org or call 717-214-ARTS.
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Hours, movies, performances, Science Center programs and showtimes are subject to change without notice.
Whitaker Center President & CEO Michael L. Hanes, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief Nicole L. Newkam
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Creative Manager Jeremy Fallinger
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Publisher/Advertiser/ Printer/ Art Direction/Production Graphtech 717-238-5751 SPOTLIGHT is published quarterly by Graphtech and Whitaker Center’s Marketing Department.The contents are property of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and may not be reproduced without express written permission of the editorial staff. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.
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Upcoming Shows PERFORMANCES APRIL
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Whitaker Center at the Forum Tedeschi Trucks Band** April 2, 7:30pm
Arts Awards 2014 Theatre Harrisburg* June 1, 6pm
Los Lonely Boys** April 5, 8pm
June Series Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet* June 18 – 21 Wed.– Fri., 7pm; Sat., 1pm & 6pm
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet* April 12, 1pm & 7pm April 13, 2pm Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Theatre Harrisburg* April 25 – 27 8pm, Fri; 4pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun
MAY Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Theatre Harrisburg* May 2 – 4 & May 8 – 11 7pm, Thur.; 8pm, Fri. & Sat.; 2pm, Sun. Whitaker Center at the Forum Straight No Chaser** May 14, 8pm Dark Star Orchestra** May 20, 7pm The Forum Hearts & Homes: An Afternoon with Jimmy Wayne Scholarship Benefit May 24, 3pm Ethan Bortnick: The Power of Music with special guest Damian McGinty May 31, 7:30pm
Fancy Free Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet* June 28, 7:30pm
JULY Bacon Brothers** July 10, 7:30pm
AUGUST The Mavericks** August 8, 8pm Indigo Girls** August 13, 7:30pm * Denotes Whitaker Center Resident Company ** Denotes Whitaker produced shows, eligible for Performing Arts Membership. All Whitaker Center produced shows are presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
IMAX® Now Showing Journey to the South Pacific 3D Flight of the Butterflies 3D May 31 through October 2014 Titans of the Ice Age 3D
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C E N T R A L P E N N S Y LVA N I A YO U T H B A L L E T P R E S E N T S
Where good triumphs over evil.
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Los Lonely Boys Presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
Saturday, April 5 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 8pm After crossing into the mainstream music scene with their Grammy® Award-winning, multi-chart topping gold single, Heaven (2004), Los Lonely Boys continues to garner critical acclaim. Dubbed by themselves as, “Texican rock n’ roll,” the trio combines elements of rock, blues, soul, country, and Tejano – reaching a diverse fan base across the country. Consisting of Henry (guitar, vocals), Jojo (bass guitar, vocals), and Ringo (drums, vocals) – the Garza brothers have followed their father’s tradition, performing as a band of brothers. Their fourth studio album, Rockpango, paves the way for the band’s entrance into the rock n’ roll pantheon of legendary musical artists, while remaining true to themselves. The trio’s ever-expanding musical vision fills the set with new facets that further reveal the group’s already notable artistic diversity. The track 16 Monkeys is a funky slice of infectious neo-bohemian wit and wordplay. According to Jojo, while reflecting on over eight years of championship seasons, “We’re still family, we’re still three brothers, we’re still doing what the good Lord has blessed us with, and that’s singing and playing for people who really want to listen.”
Straight No Chaser Presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
Wednesday, May 14 I The Forum, 8pm When it came time to come up with a concept for their fourth fulllength album, the members of Straight No Chaser (SNC) decided to think big. The 10-member a cappella group had already achieved things they’d never anticipated since forming as students at Indiana University in 1996, including signing a major-label deal with Atlantic Records; embarking on nationwide multi-city tours; having their story optioned by DreamWorks for an upcoming feature film; and becoming a global sensation. SNC reached out to some of their favorite recording artists to be featured soloists on their fourth album, Under The Influence. The result is an inspired and unprecedented a cappella reimagining of classic songs by the group and the icons who made them famous, including Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours), Dolly Parton’s Jolene, Elton John’s Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, and Phil Collins’ Against All Odds. 10
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Dark Star Orchestra Presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
Tuesday, May 20 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 7pm Performing to critical acclaim worldwide for nearly 15 years and over 2000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and through the talent of seven fine musicians. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring, or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. DSO has performed throughout the United States and Europe. They continue to grow their fan base by performing at national festivals including, Bonnaroo, All Good Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam, Summer Camp, Wakarusa and 10,000 Lakes. In addition, DSO hosts its own annual gathering, Dark Star Jubilee, where they headline three nights and are joined by a mix of established and up and coming national touring acts. The band has featured guest performances from five original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean GodchauxMacKay, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten; and even toured with longtime Dead soundman, Dan Healy.
Bacon Brothers Presented by Capital BlueCross is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
Thursday, July 10 I Sunoco Performance Theater, 7:30pm Long before Kevin Bacon launched his prolific stage and screen career, and before Michael Bacon became known as an acclaimed film and television composer, they were just two brothers from Center City, Philadelphia. The Bacon Brothers’ 2009 release, New Year’s Day, is laden with their trademark gritty rock and a touch of Philly soul, and hearkens back to those roots in the City of Brotherly Love. While still encountering critics due to Kevin’s onscreen notoriety, the band continues to win believers – show by show, album by album. The New Yorker recently said, “Hollywood hangs like an albatross around the neck of any movie star turned musician, but this duo shakes off the burden of fame with sharply executed rock that has a blue-collar, rootsy edge.” With 2011 marking 16 years of the Bacon Brothers band’s existence, any cynical preconceptions about well-known actors “dabbling” in music now can safely be discarded. The duo’s latest album, Philadelphia Road -- The Best of the Bacon Brothers (2011) is a collection of songs from the brothers’ first four studio CDs, as well as Guilty of the Crime, which was recorded with the Bellamy Brothers. SPOTLIGHT
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Resident Companies Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Established in 1955 by Founding Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is a nationally and internationally recognized school of classical ballet headquartered in Carlisle, PA. CPYB’s mission is to inspire, educate and enrich the lives of the students and the region through training in and the performance of classical ballet. 5 North Orange Street, Suite 3, Carlisle, PA 17013-2727 • 717-245-1190 CPYB.org
Market Square Concerts
Great chamber music for your mind and heart Market Square Concerts is dedicated to the presentation of a wide repertoire of chamber music by professional artists of international acclaim, both established and emerging. The organization actively participates in activities to further an understanding and appreciation of chamber music, including educational outreach through our Soundscape program. P.O. Box 1292, Harrisburg, PA 17108 • 717-221-9599 marketsquareconcerts.org
Theatre Harrisburg
Now in its 87th season, Theatre Harrisburg has been enhancing the quality of life in the Capital Region by providing diverse and affordable theatre experiences and opportunities for creative expression and intellectual stimulation to the Central Pennsylvania Community. 513 Hurlock Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 • 717-232-5501 theatreharrisburg.com
Resident Company Calendar APRIL
JUNE The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet April 12, 1pm & 7pm April 13, 2pm
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014, 1PM & 7PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014, 2PM TICKETS: 717.214.ARTS (2787) Illustration: Ric Borum
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Theatre Harrisburg April 25-27 8pm, Fri.; 4pm, Sat.; 2pm, Sun.
Arts Awards 2014 Theatre Harrisburg June 1, 6pm June Series Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet June 18 – June 20, 7pm; June 21, 1pm & 6pm
May Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Theatre Harrisburg May 2-4 & May 8-11 7pm, Thur.; 8pm, Fri. & Sat.; 2pm, Sun.
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Fancy Free Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet June 28, 7:30pm
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Save the Date for ‘GIGANTIC’ Fun this Summer! Harsco Science Center Ice Age Giants May 31 – September 14, 2014 Explore the incredible creatures that appeared on Earth after the extinction of giant reptiles. Developed with the participation of scientists and museum curators, Ice Age Giants includes fourteen life-size and near-life-size animatronic reproductions, including the woolly mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, an elephant-sized ground sloth, a saber-toothed cat, a huge flightless bird, an armadillo the size of a small car, dog-sized ancestral horses, and even a family of our own ancestors. “Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing the strange and wonderful creatures of the Ice Age brought to life in this exhibition,” said Steve Bishop, Whitaker Center Vice President of Science and IMAX Programs. Guests will also have the opportunity to touch fossil teeth from mammoths and sabertoothed cats, discover how mammoths kept warm and how they smelled. Included with regular Science Center admission. Ice Age Giants is sponsored by
Select Medical IMAX Theater Titans of the Ice Age 3D May 31 – October 2014
Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Christopher Plummer, Titans of the Ice Age 3D transports viewers to the beautiful frozen landscapes of North America, Europe and Asia; ten thousand years before modern civilization. Dazzling computer-generated imagery brings this mysterious era to life – from saber-toothed cats and cave bears to dire wolves and woolly mammoths – giants both feared and hunted by prehistoric humans. Moviegoers will explore the story of Zed, one of the most complete Colombian Mammoth skeletons ever uncovered; extracted in 2008 from under a Los Angeles parking lot next to the famous La Brea Tar Pits. Shot largely in and around the picturesque Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, Alaska and the Northern Great Plains, Titans of the Ice Age will captivate audiences with a vision of a world inhabited by creatures both familiar and exotic—leading us to consider the possible fates of today’s living mammals. Rated: PG. Running Time: Approx. 45min.
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We are pleased to offer Fair Trade items including: beautifully handcrafted woven scarves, purses, and soap stone sculptures from India, South America, and Africa.
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When you purchase merchandise from Wonders at Whitaker Center, all profits go back into the Center to assist with programming regarding IMAX movies, science exhibits, and live entertainment.
Hours of Operation
For more information, visit whitakercenter.org or call 717-724-3854.
Tuesday - Friday: 11am-5pm Saturday: 11:30am-5pm Sunday: 12:30pm-5pm
Investigate. Create. Explore. Dive into Summer Science Camps at Whitaker Center Children can sharpen their science skills, explore a favorite topic or new interests — and most importantly have fun while they learn! With professionally structured programs for ages 3 through 11 and everything from half-day to multiple day camps, Harsco Science Center has the perfect program for your child. All Discovery Camps include a snack, make-and-take projects, and activity extensions, to continue the learning at home. Space in each camp is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register, please call 717-724-3862 or visit whitakercenter.org.
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Arts & Culture: Brought to Life through a Lens An Interview with GK Visual
Over the past several years, Whitaker Center has had the privilege of working with the award-winning Harrisburg based production team, GK Visual, LLC. Known for their creativity, quality work and professionalism – they remain experts in the field of cinematography. Owner and founder, Nate Kresge, shared his experiences working on projects for Whitaker Center and other businesses throughout the mid-state.
WC: Why is it important to work with local community organizations? NK: “The Central Pennsylvania community has been very welcoming and encouraging to GK Visual. Often we find ourselves using the services and goods of our clients. Our team loves taking advantage of the many offerings that Whitaker Center provides. Each time we walk through the doors of Whitaker, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have a gem like this in our area.” WC: What role do you feel arts/culture plays in Harrisburg? NK: “The arts are one of the elements that make our region so wonderful. Even though we are a short drive to some of the nation's largest cities, the Central Pennsylvania area provides a wealth of enriching art and culture right here in our own back yard. Being able to see both local talent and national acts on Whitaker's stage is a huge privilege that many areas are not blessed with.” WC: Share your experience of conveying Whitaker Center to the public. NK: "The team at GK Visual loves to tell our clients' stories through video. Whitaker Center has such great stories to tell. In order to give this great organization a mouthpiece we went to the people who know it best: the patrons, families, teachers, students, volunteers, and donors. Everyone had so much to say about how the arts and education that Whitaker Center provides, has impacted their lives." WC: GK Visual created a promotional reel in celebration of Whitaker Center’s upcoming 15th Anniversary (September 9, 2014). Please explain how this project impacted your team. NK: “I'm sure you can tell we, along with the many people we interviewed, love the Whitaker Center. It's always a thrill to be able to tell the story of something you're passionate about and this video was one of our favorites. We can't wait to see what chapter gets written in the next 15 years of Whitaker's story.” To learn more, please visit, www.gk-visual.com.
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Journey to the South Pacific 3D: VIP Preview Commonwealth Connections
Academy, presenting sponsor of Journey to the South Pacific 3D, provided fun and educational activities during the film’s sneak preview.
Dr. Helen Fox, Director of Marine Science of the World Wildlife Fund, and Steve Bishop, Whitaker Center Vice President of Science and IMAX Programs, gather inside Select Medical IMAX® Theater lobby.
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the Meridian School visiting from Nassau, Bahamas. (From L-R) Gary D. St. Hilaire, Whitaker Center Board Chair; Carole Yon, Whitaker Center Board Treasurer; Terry Lehman, Whitaker Center Board Vice Chair and Très Bonne Année President; Mary Webber Weston, Whitaker Center Emeritus Director; Kristen Olewine Milke, Whitaker Center Emeritus Director; and Dr. Michael Hanes, Whitaker Center President and CEO, accept Très Bonne Année’s 2013 contribution check.
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Whitaker Center Thanks its Generous Patrons for Their Ongoing Support and Philanthropy! Naming Gifts in Sunoco Performance Theater Performance Theater Sunoco, Inc. Whitaker Center Presents Performances Capital BlueCross Lobbies Orchestra Lobby – The Employees of The Patriot-News & The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation Mezzanine Lobby – Jim & Jean Grandon* Balcony Lobby – Jane C. & Edward C. First Boxes Orchestra Box: House Left – Gary D. & Sylvie F. St. Hilaire* Orchestra Box: House Right – Kristen Olewine Milke & Denis Milke, M.D.* Mezzanine Stage Box: House Right – The Greater Harrisburg Foundation & The Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund Mezzanine Center Box: House Left – Max C. Hempt Balcony Center Box: House Right – Charles Jensik & Mary Fager Jensik Balcony Center Box: House Left – R. Timothy & Mary Webber Weston *denotes contribution to Advancing Performing Arts Challenge
If you are interested in our naming opportunities, please contact Michele Holloway, Director of Development at 717-724-3886.
Through the wonderful generosity of an anonymous donor, Whitaker Center has been challenged to match, dollar for dollar, the donor’s gift of $1 million. This unique opportunity to raise a $2 million special endowment will ensure the continued success and sustainability of Whitaker Center’s performing arts programs. The Advancing Performing Arts Challenge (APAC) will enable Whitaker Center to increase access to students who otherwise may never experience the performing arts without the benefit of our donors’ generosity.
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15 Year Anniversary Campaign Highlights • Whitaker Center is excited to announce that Capital BlueCross is the new Whitaker Center Presents, presenting sponsor. This five year sponsorship will further ensure bringing fabulous performances to Harrisburg. • Highmark Blue Shield has committed $500,000 to Whitaker Center’s Surgery Live! program and Select Medical IMAX® Theater upgrades and improvements. (Read more about this announcement on page 32) • The Orchestra Box: House Left in Sunoco Performance Theater will be named for Gary D. & Sylvie F. St. Hilaire in commemoration of their leadership gift to the Advancing Performing Arts Challenge. • The Orchestra Box: House Right in Sunoco Performance Theater will be named for Kristen Olewine Milke & Denis Milke, M.D. in commemoration of their gift to the Advancing Performing Arts Challenge. • Select Medical has made a $100,000 pledge to Select Medical IMAX Theater upgrades and improvements. • PinnacleHealth System has committed $75,000 to Select Medical IMAX Theater upgrades and improvements. • The Whitaker Center Educational Outreach Fund (WCEOF) was recently formed by the generosity of individual and corporate donors. WCEOF will open the doors for young people who would otherwise be unable to benefit from Whitaker Center programs. (Read more about the WCEOF on page 35) • The following individuals and families have committed to Whitaker Society, a multi-year pledge commitment to Whitaker Center’s annual fund. $25,000 • Gary D. and Sylvie F. St. Hilaire $5,000 • Barbara and Barry Carbaugh • David and Donna Desfor • Patricia and Rolen Ferris • Dr. J. Robert & Jo Ann Grubic • Drs. Michael and Madlyn Hanes • David and Liesa Leader • Benjamin Olewine, III and Family • Kristen Olewine Milke and Denis Milke, M.D. • Jack Stover and Marsha Everton • Carole Yon and Don Coffee • The Honorable and Mrs. Zimmerman
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Highmark Blue Shield to Support Whitaker Center Educational Programing Whitaker Center is happy to announce another exiting partnership in our 15 Year Anniversary Campaign! Highmark Blue Shield will provide $500,000 to support Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts’ educational programming. The funding, during a five-year period, will support Whitaker Center’s Surgery Live! program for high school students and Select Medical IMAX® Theater upgrades and improvements. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to strengthen our partnership with Whitaker Center and aid in its support of science and the arts in Central Pennsylvania,” said Dan Onorato, Highmark Health Executive Vice President. “We are hopeful that through our support, many people will have access to the valuable educational resources Whitaker Center provides.”
Evan S. Frazier, Senior Vice President of Highmark Health
“Generous support from donors such as Highmark Blue Shield is vital to fulfilling our mission to provide scientific, artistic, cultural and educational activities to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality and to best serve the 400,000 people who visit us each year,” said Dr. Michael Hanes, Whitaker Center President and CEO. “We are grateful for Highmark’s continued support of our efforts.” Whitaker Center’s Surgery Live! program, which Highmark Blue Shield has supported since 2009, partners with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to provide high school students a unique opportunity to learn about the many aspects of the health care profession. Interactive, high-definition videoconferencing technology allows students to watch and listen to operations performed by the medical center’s surgical staff in real time. Students have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the professionals. Highmark’s $250,000 gift will support the program’s ongoing operating costs. The other $250,000 of Highmark Blue Shield’s $500,000 gift will be put towards the needed upgrades and improvements of Select Medical IMAX Theater. Since Whitaker Center’s opening in 1999, Select Medical IMAX Theater has attracted 1.7 million people. Of the nearly 100,000 Science Center visitors each year, 39% also see an IMAX film. In addition, 76% of the 30,000 school students who visit in school groups also see an IMAX film. Highmark’s gift will help Whitaker Center keep in line with industry standards. “We greatly value our partnership with Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, and we look forward to building on our longstanding relationship in the years to come,” said Onorato. Whitaker Center thanks Highmark Blue Shield for their generosity and willingness to invest in our mission and vision for years to come.
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Volunteer Spotlight Mike and Anna Langello have been volunteers of Whitaker Center since 2012. This dynamic father/daughter duo have served in many different capacities, from assisting with Visitors Guide distribution, ushering for Select Medical IMAX® Theater films and performances in Sunoco Performance Theater, as well as assisting with our Surgery Live! program. They enjoy volunteering during Surgery Live! so much, they recruited another family member to join the ranks at Whitaker Center. Donna Langello is Mike’s wife and Anna’s mother, whom is a recently retired nurse and might be the real reason for Mike and Anna’s passion for this educational program. Mike and Anna consistently exemplify the friendly, helpful, and professional attitude that Whitaker Center takes pride in. To date, Mike and Anna have contributed over 450 combined hours of volunteer time to Whitaker Center. A big thank you to Anna and Mike for their time, energy, and generosity.
Anna and Mike Langello
We are so lucky to have volunteers such as Mike and Anna Langello and many others like them. We wouldn’t be able to provide the services we do to the Harrisburg and the Central PA Region without them. A contribution of one’s time and talent is one of the most generous gifts one can make. We are currently accepting applications from volunteers (ages 16 and up) to fill a variety of roles. For more information about volunteering, visit whitakercenter.org or contact Katie Hicks, Volunteer and Membership Coordinator at khicks@whitakercenter.org or 717-724-3857.
Whitaker Center Thanks Our Journey to the South Pacific Presenting Sponsor Whitaker Center would like to acknowledge Commonwealth Connections Academy for their generous presenting sponsorship of Journey to the South Pacific 3D, now showing in Select Medical IMAX Theater. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with Commonwealth Connections Academy in presenting this film to our many Whitaker Center guests. We thank Commonwealth Connections Academy for their support and generosity!
TUITION-FREE, ACCREDITED K-12 PUBLIC CYBER SCHOOL onsAcademy.com/CCA 800-382-6010
Sponsors like Commonwealth Connections Academy make it possible for us to provide our guests with eye-opening giant-screen films in Select Medical IMAX Theater, engaging exhibits in Harsco Science Center, and unforgettable performances in Sunoco Performance Theater. For more information on sponsorships, please contact the Development Department at 717-724-3886.
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Corporate EITC Giving Continues to Provide Opportunities for Public School Students Whitaker Center is once again the grateful recipient of corporate contributions made through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program this past year. The ultimate beneficiaries are the many thousands of children who visit Whitaker Center on field trips at greatly reduced admission fees. Students receive hands-on learning through their field trip experiences that inspire a love for learning that may one day lead to future vocations in science, engineering, medicine, or the arts. The objective of the EITC program is to encourage corporations to support innovative educational efforts, either through scholarships or Educational Improvement Organizations, such as Whitaker Center. Due to the limited amount of public dollars set aside each year by the Commonwealth for corporate tax credits, the program is quite competitive. For more information about Pennsylvania’s EITC program, visit www.newPa.com/EITC.
Whitaker Center thanks the following corporations who contributed through EITC between October 1, 2012 and November 30, 2013: American Sentinel Insurance Company Capital BlueCross Carlisle Carrier Corporation Centric Bank Fulton Bank High Industries, Inc. Morefield Communications M&T Bank
Phillips Office Solutions PPG Industries PPL Energy Funding Corporation PPL Susquehanna, LLC Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown, Inc. The Bryn Mawr Trust UGI Utilities, Inc. Wilsbach Distributors, Inc.
Learn About Corporate Membership at Whitaker Center Investing just a few dollars per employee makes an important contribution to the region’s quality of life, while returning valuable benefits to you and your company. Corporate membership returns visibility and value to a company or corporation in one easy package. Together, we strengthen the business cycle, drive regional economic development, educate and inspire our children, and bring arts, culture and innovation to Central Pennsylvania. A corporate gift goes toward our annual fundraising goal. Proceeds from this program keep field trip costs affordable for thousands of area school students, and keep programs, performances and giant-screen films accessible to the community.
We offer four different levels of Corporate Membership, each with their own package of benefits Chairman’s Circle $10,000 and up President’s Circle $5,000-$9,999
Community Investor $2,500-$4,999 Corporate Contributor $1,000-$2,499
For more information on each level of membership, please visit www.whitakercenter.org/ corporate-membership.
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Whitaker Center Educational Outreach Fund With the help and generosity of individual and corporate donors, Whitaker Center was able to form the Whitaker Center Educational Outreach Fund (WCEOF), formerly referred to as Access Funds. WCEOF makes funds available to assist with the cost of students and their chaperons, who would otherwise be unable to benefit from Whitaker Center programs.
How does it work? WCEOF offers reduced admission fees for Harsco Science Center, Discovery Labs, Select Medical IMAX® Theater documentary films, and may provide assistance with transportation costs. Additionally, it offers discounts for our Surgery Live! program and summer Discovery Camps. The funds also provide discounts on our Whitaker On Wheels (WOW) educational outreach program.
Who can use these funds? Eligible organizations include schools with a majority of students who qualify for the federal free and reduced-price school lunch program, Central Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations that serve low-income or disadvantaged youth groups ages 4 through 18, as well as underserved youth groups.
Who supports these funds? WCEOF is generously supported by the following individuals and corporations: • ArcelorMittal, Inc. • Brody Science Fund for Youth • Estate of Jeanne M. Swope • Joan S. and Joseph K. Goldsmith Fund • Phoenix Contact • The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation • Très Bonne Année Wine and Gala Auction Fund-a-Need Donors For more information on WCEOF or to request funds for a school or youth program, please contact Whitaker Center’s Group Sales Office at 717-724-3862 or school_services@whitakercenter.org.
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Board of Directors
Emeritus
Gary D. St. Hilaire Board Chair
Marion C. Alexander John Altmeyer Dennis Brenckle Terry Lehman, CPA Mark Caldwell Vice Chair Steven Etter Dave Lavery Russell Ford Board Secretary Bradley Forman Carole Yon Miles Gibbons, Jr. Treasurer James Grandon, Jr. Michael Murchie Lois Lehrman Grass Immediate Past Board Chair Derek Hathaway Michael Hanes, Ph.D. Clifford Jones (d) President and CEO Paul Kunkel, M.D. William Lehr, Jr. Peter Ballantine Harold McInnes J. Robert Baum, Ph.D. Elizabeth M. Billingsley, M.D. Kristen Olewine Milke David O’Brien John Calogero Anthony Pascotti Barbara Carbaugh Jeffrey Peters Anne Carnathan Thomas Philips Chris Dawson, AIA Patricia Smith, CPA David Desfor Marian Warden Shawn Farr William Warren, Jr., Esq. Patricia Ferris Mary Webber Weston Donna Fisher, Esq. Richard Willey Steve Gierasch, Esq. LeRoy Zimmerman, Esq. Robert Grubic Sharon Hassinger President Emeritus Robyn Holder, Ph.D. Thomas R. Stone, Ph.D. Larry Kluger Executive Staff Brian LaBorde Michael Hanes, Ph.D. Barry Malamud, CPA President and CEO Craig Roda Elyse Rogers, Esq. James Stewart Jack Stover, Esq. Kenneth Wolfe, CPA Meron Yemane
Steve Bishop Vice President, Science & IMAX® Programs Lisa Kreider Vice President, Operations Jacqueline Wolpert, CPA Chief Financial Officer Michael Chapaloney Director of Marketing & Sales Michele Holloway Director of Development
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222 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Box Office 717-214-ARTS Fax 717-221-8208 IMAX® Theater 717-214-IMAX whitakercenter.org The official registration and financial information of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed under the law.
The mission of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is to serve as the center for scientific, artistic, cultural and educational activities to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.
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