Rachel Fisher

Who couldn't use a dose of comedy and optimism in today's grim economy? Anchorage Community Theatre's "The Rainmaker" offers just that. N. Richard Nash's play was first seen on Broadway in the 1950s, but its themes of hope and happiness are timeless.

The White Spot Cafe changed hands in April, and owner Tom Doerner is still shaking things up and creating a welcoming environment -- even to those who don't know the "rules."