Copper River Nouveau

Copper River Nouveau, an event that has become renowned for its decadent food, fun entertainment and festive atmosphere, is the main fundraising event for the Prince William Sound Science Center. It is attended by people from Cordova and throughout the State of Alaska and abroad. Held annually at one of Cordova’s best waterfront banquet venues, we bring in a top chef from Anchorage, who designs a gourmet dinner menu, featuring locally caught, Copper River salmon. Each course is carefully matched with a delightful wine selection.

Aside from the delicious dinner, other major components of this event are the auction and entertainment, often one in the same. During the appetizer segment, guests mix and mingle while participating in a silent auction. A live auction later takes place, often starting between the entrée and dessert courses. Entertainment is provided by local talent, the lively auctioneers and emcee. Auction items can be previewed during a Gallery Night held the evening before the Copper River Nouveau dinner.

This event is a fun-filled opportunity to support the Prince William Sound Science Center. Proceeds benefit the education programs and other general programs. The dinner event tickets are $125 per person. Advance tickets are necessary.

Join us June 16th, 2007! Reservations are now being accepted. Contact us by email or phone 907-424-5800 ex 232.

Gallery Night
FRIDAY 15 JUNE
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Light desserts & no-host bar at
the Reluctant Fishermen Inn
*Arts & Auction preview

Community Kayak Day
SATURDAY 16 JUNE
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 *Guided Kayak tour of Orca Inlet
*includes all gear and lunch.
*Make reservations  when you
arrange your dinner tickets.
$75 per person
         *More information

Opening Reception
SATURDAY 16 JUNE
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*Science Center Pier

Dinner & Dessert
SATURDAY 16 JUNE
7:00 p.m.
*Orca Adventure Lodge
*Guest of honor, U.S. Senator,
Lisa Murkowki
*Guest chefs Al & Jens
*Arts Auction

If you would like to participate as a entertainer, kitchen helper, arts or freshfish donor, contact the Prince William Sound Science Center today!

John & Jackie Goering

Meera Kohler






Karl Becker & Nancy Bird

Blue Circle

Chef Al Levinsohn was born in Southern California and raised in the Seattle area before moving to Alaska. Since 1984, Chef Al has worked at numerous locations around the Anchorage area, including the Crow’s Nest Restaurant, the Clarion and Regal Alaskan Hotel and the Glacier Brewhouse. In 1994 he opened the Alyeska Prince Hotel and Resort as Executive Sous Chef and later returned to be the Executive Chef overseeing all the resort’s food outlets. In January of 2003 Chef Al’s dream of having his own restaurant came true, opening the Kincaid Grill

Chef Jens Nannestad was born and raised in southern Sweden. In 1982 he moved to the United States where he later graduated with honors from the California Culinary Academy. Over the next decade, Jens worked at the Crow’s Nest Restaurant in Anchorage, a restaurant in San Francisco, then as executive chef on one of Holland America's exclusive Windstar Cruises. Jens eventually moved back to Anchorage, working at O'Malley's on the Green. In late 1995 he opened the Southside Bistro

"City Diner" is a new venture Jens Nannestad and Al Levinsohn are kicking off in early 2007. The new restaurant will be located at 3000 Minnesota Drive and will feature classic American comfort food.

Copper River Nouveau logo merchandise  is available for purchase.  
(Click on the thumbnails - right - to see larger images of available gear).

*  Black cotton T-shirts in men’s and women’s styles -- $15 
*  The popular servers apron -- $20

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Prince William Sound Science Center | P.O. Box 705 | Cordova, AK 99574 | Ph: (907) 424 5800 Copyright Prince William Sound Science Center 2007. Site designed by Kerovan Design


Copper River Nouveau, an event that has become renowned for its decadent food, fun entertainment and festive atmosphere, is the main fundraising event for the Prince William Sound Science Center. It is attended by people from Cordova and throughout the State of Alaska and abroad. Held annually at one of Cordova’s best waterfront banquet venues, we bring in a top chef from Anchorage, who designs a gourmet dinner menu, featuring locally caught, Copper River salmon. Each course is carefully matched with a delightful wine selection. Aside from the delicious dinner, other major components of this event are the auction and entertainment, often one in the same. During the appetizer segment, guests mix and mingle while participating in a silent auction. A live auction later takes place, often starting between the entrée and dessert courses. Entertainment is provided by local talent, the lively auctioneers and emcee. Auction items can be previewed during a Gallery Night held the evening before the Copper River Nouveau dinner. This event is a fun-filled opportunity to support the Prince William Sound Science Center. Proceeds benefit the education programs and other general programs. The dinner event tickets are $125 per person. Advance tickets are necessary. Join us June 16th, 2007! Reservations are now being accepted. Contact us by email or phone 907-424-5800 ex 232.


		Gallery Night FRIDAY 15 JUNE 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Light desserts & no-host bar at the Reluctant Fishermen Inn Arts & Auction preview Community Kayak Day SATURDAY 16 JUNE 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Guided Kayak tour of Orca Inlet includes all gear and lunch. Make reservations when you arrange your dinner tickets. $75 per person More information Opening Reception SATURDAY 16 JUNE 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Science Center Pier Dinner & Dessert SATURDAY 16 JUNE 7:00 p.m. Orca Adventure Lodge Guest of honor, U.S. Senator, Lisa Murkowki Guest chefs Al & Jens *Arts Auction If you would like to participate as a entertainer, kitchen helper, arts or freshfish donor, contact the Prince William Sound Science Center today! John & Jackie Goering Meera Kohler Karl Becker & Nancy Bird Blue Circle
Chef Al Levinsohn was born in Southern California and raised in the Seattle area before moving to Alaska. Since 1984, Chef Al has worked at numerous locations around the Anchorage area, including the Crow’s Nest Restaurant, the Clarion and Regal Alaskan Hotel and the Glacier Brewhouse. In 1994 he opened the Alyeska Prince Hotel and Resort as Executive Sous Chef and later returned to be the Executive Chef overseeing all the resort’s food outlets. In January of 2003 Chef Al’s dream of having his own restaurant came true, opening the Kincaid Grill	Chef Jens Nannestad was born and raised in southern Sweden. In 1982 he moved to the United States where he later graduated with honors from the California Culinary Academy. Over the next decade, Jens worked at the Crow’s Nest Restaurant in Anchorage, a restaurant in San Francisco, then as executive chef on one of Holland America's exclusive Windstar Cruises. Jens eventually moved back to Anchorage, working at O'Malley's on the Green. In late 1995 he opened the Southside Bistro "City Diner" is a new venture Jens Nannestad and Al Levinsohn are kicking off in early 2007. The new restaurant will be located at 3000 Minnesota Drive and will feature classic American comfort food.


Copper River Nouveau logo merchandise is available for purchase. (Click on the thumbnails - right - to see larger images of available gear). * Black cotton T-shirts in men’s and women’s styles -- $15 * The popular servers apron -- $20

... .. .. .. ... . .. . . . ....... ...ll . ...... Prince William Sound Science Center \| P.O. Box 705 \| Cordova, AK 99574 \| Ph: (907) 424 5800 Copyright Prince William Sound Science Center 2007. Site designed by Kerovan Design