Theater
'Good Times' and talk
This month Cyrano's is presenting "The Good Times Are Killing Me," a comic-drama coming-of-age story about friends in a mixed-race neighborhood in Seattle during the racially charged 1960s. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday through May 29, and tickets are available at centertix.net. Following the show on Friday, May 20, there will be a post-performance discussion on racism with Darlene Trigg, Shirley May Springer Staten and George Martinez. Libby Rockerick will moderate.
Music
Spizzwinks(?) in concert
One of the most accomplished a cappella groups in the country, the Yale Spizzwinks(?), will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. Founded in 1914, the Spizzwinks(?) are the oldest underclassman a cappella ensemble in America, albeit with some of the youngest singers on the circuit. They perform pop, jazz, folk and more, like the famous Yale Whiffenpoofs, who are all seniors. Among the Spizzwinks(?) current members are Michael Tappel of Anchorage, bringing his friends with him for a concert at St. Patrick's Parish, 2111 Muldoon Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, available at the door or at spizzwinks.com.
Art
Bookish intent
The International Gallery of Contemporary Art is hosting a traveling exhibition of miniature handmade books titled "Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books III," or MIMB for short. The show features work from around the world. In conjunction with the exhibit, Anchorage book artist Susan Joy Share will present two bookmaking workshops. Accordion books will be the subject of the class on Saturday, May 21, and single-sheet books will be featured on Sunday, May 22. The classes are $50, or $90 for both days, and take place from 1-4 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a pencil, eraser, scissors and a ruler. Other materials will be provided. To sign up, email info@igcaaalaska or stop by the gallery, 427 D St. Also at the gallery this month is an exhibition of found-object art by Don Mohr inspired by a book -- "Moby Dick."
Literary
Salmonthology
The release party for "Made of Salmon," an anthology celebrating all things oncorhynchus, will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the University of Alaska Anchorage Campus Bookstore. The book includes stories, essays, poems and photos about connections between salmon and people. Contributors to the book include William L. Iggiagruk Hensley, Don Rearden, Julia O'Malley, Kirsten Dixon and Carol Sturgulewski. Nancy Lord is the editor of the volume, published by University of Alaska Press. The event is co-sponsored by the Salmon Project. There's free parking at the university and the public is invited to attend.