Six-string surprises
What do the violin and blues have in common? Geoffrey Castle for one thing. The musician from Washington awes and surprises crowds with his broad musical lexicon and sonic scope; when sawing his six-string violin, Castle simply rocks.
Blissful bowls
Sometimes the path to edible enlightenment can be an insufferable quest. The same thing for dinner -- again? Well, here's one truth about Anchorage food choices: Point your wheels toward Muldoon Road, and you'll eventually discover somewhere fun to feast.
Arts scene (11/28/08)
The George Balanchine version of "The Nutcracker" presented by Oregon Ballet Theatre will make its fourth Thanksgiving appearance in Anchorage this weekend at the Atwood Concert Hall.
Head Out: You don't have to run like a turkey, but you have to wear one
At first, I was not too keen on the idea of wearing a felt headband in the shape of a turkey for the annual Turkey Trot. This 3-mile run has become a Thanksgiving tradition among some of the friends in our gang, and this is the first year that it has worked out for me to do it too.
Kisses for housework?
My husband wants a parade every time he helps out around the house. He'll crow about how he just did the dishes or changed our 9-month-old's diaper or washed a load of towels, and he'll remind me how lucky I am to have a man who helps out around the house.
Paris auction of Impressionist works falls short
Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killings
Bedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphony
Chris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewers
Mark Leckey wins Britain's Turner Prize for art
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