Ben's 40th Birthday Bash!

May 29, 2024 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM Alaska

James Rooney Residence: 1600 Scenic Way Anchorage, AK 99501 Get Directions

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A fabulous evening with dinner, live music, champagne & CAKE!

General Director Ben Robinson is turning 40 and we’re CELEBRATING! Long-time friend of Anchorage Opera, Jim Rooney, will host the party at his beautiful home and Anchorage Opera favorite Katie Strock and her band, Choice Bit of Calico, will be keeping things lively with all the greatest hits through the decades, including the 40s!

Dancing will not be discouraged, dinner will be served, champagne will flow, and there will be CAKE!

The Dinner
Exquisite, celebratory menu by Casual Encounters Catering with wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages…and champagne!

Appetizers

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Cured meats, marinated vegetables, artisan cheeses to include soft and aged cheeses,

fresh fruit and berries and selection of crackers and crisps

Entrées, Sides, and Salads

Crab Cakes with mildly spicy remoulade

Steak Bites in champignon gravy

BBQ Shrimp and cheesy grits

Smoked bacon Mac ’n cheese

Grilled Vegetables

Spinach Salad with strawberries, blueberries and balsamic vinaigrette

Dessert

Red Velvet Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The Entertainment

If you love Postmodern Jukebox, Pink Martini, the Andrews Sisters, and more, you’ll love the band Choice Bit of Calico!

Katie Strock, vocals/saxophone
Carolyn Merrill, vocals
Denise Baez, vocals
Tom Bargelski, piano
Joe Eunice, bass
Larry Kropp, drums

The Venue

A beautiful private residence with stunning views of Westchester Lagoon

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