Tuesday, March 15, 2022: AWARE recognizes five women of distinction. Juneau Community Bands presents “Horns a-Plenty.”

It’s an event with a twofold purpose — to celebrate women who have given generously of themselves to better the community, while also raising money to help women and children break free from domestic violence and sexual assault.

On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a chance to hear some stories of inspiration from some of the honorees at AWARE’s Women of Distinction gala, now in its in 25^th year.

• Also today, a father and daughter French horn duo, who will perform at this Sunday’s Juneau Community Band concert.

Rhonda McBride hosts Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, which you can catch Tuesday through Friday on KTOO 104.3 FM in two time slots – 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. You can also listen online at ktoo.org.

Part 1: AWARE's 2022 Women of Distinction: Each has a story to share.

Guests: Mandy Cole, Executive Director of AWARE. Bunti Reed and Dr. Bridget Weiss, Women of Distinction Honorees
For AWARE, the Women of Distinction gala been a 25-year tradition of recognizing local women for going above and beyond in their service to the community, as well as an opportunity to raise money to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

 

Part 2: Juneau Community Bands: Fun and joy with "Horns a-Plenty."

Guests: Sarah McNair-Grove, president of Juneau Community Bands. Bill and Kristina Paulick, french horn soloists. Todd Hunt, director.
Kristina Paulick has had a lifelong, but friendly musical rivalry with her dad, Bill, who has played French horn for decades. Now they get to show off their musical virtuosity in an upcoming Juneau Community Bands concert that features the works of composers, showcasing French horns.