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Shrek tech rehearsals

Tech rehearsals for Shrek The Musical are preparing cast and crew for their Anchorage shows and subsequent North American tour. Actors have been dressing informally, for the most part, but have donned the padding, large shoes, hooves or other accouterments required for their roles.

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Shrek techs

The tech crew unpacks and installs the set for Shrek The Musical Monday afternoon October 1, 2012 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.

RURAL ALASKA PHOTOS

Berry Picking, Akutaq Making

BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily NewsCranberry picking and Akutaq making in the village of Kwethluk on Thursday, September 20, 20112.

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Bubble Art, Sept. 25, 2012

Jay Hiner creates eye-catching giant bubbles using a home-made wand and non-toxic solution Tuesday September 25, 2012 at Cheney Lake in east Anchorage. Always interested in science and chemistry, Hiner began making large bubbles only about three weeks ago. He calls them his daytime northern lights...

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Life in Kwethluk

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Polar Bear Parked Sept. 21, 2012

A giant polar bear head is lowered onto a play structure at North Russian Jack Springs Park Friday September 21, 2012 at 8th Avenue and Pine Street. GMG General, Inc. is installing Alaska-themed play structures in a revitalization effort at the park. The Anchorage Park Foundation is overseeing the...

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Reptiles visit Turnagain Sept. 14, 2012

Youngsters are introduced to reptiles as Scott Shupe of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo visits Turnagain Elementary School Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 in west Anchorage. Shupe and his snakes, lizards and tortoise are in Alaska for two months.

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Kohl goes to kindergarten

Kohl Russell experiences his first day of kindergarten Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Gladys Wood Elementary School. His mom Lisa Heikes also attended the school, and grandma Janet Campbell has volunteered and worked there since 1978.

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Fair exhibit explores human anatomy

The Our Body: Live Heathy exhibit a the Alaska State Fair features actual human bodies and organs with informational displays about human anatomy.

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First Day of School

Anchorage School District youngsters report for the first day of school for most students at O'Malley Elementary School Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in south Anchorage. Kindergartners and first graders will visit their schools this week for individualized conferences, reading assessments and tours...