Every music festival suffers the growing pains of grandiose dreams wrenching against humble beginnings. Visionaries rarely mind the dirty work, though.
The day after the first Summer Meltdown four years ago, the owners of AK Soul Productions and the festival's prophet, lead singer Brock Lindow from 36 Crazyfists, spent the day cleaning up after 2,000 fans.
Check out a slide show and photos from this year's fur bikini contest. Submit your own partycrashers photos here.
Clarinetist Sofia Lagos has family and 'Fantasia' running through her mind before graduation.
Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," "Mamma Mia!" is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
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Every music festival suffers the growing pains of grandiose dreams wrenching against humble beginnings. Visionaries rarely mind the dirty work, though.
Don’t tell colleague you’re the online dream girl he’s pursuing
I recently posted an online personals ad. I described myself, but I did not post a picture. I’m in an industry where there are lots of young professionals, and I didn’t want them or any of my clientele to see me.
It didn't take much word of mouth to keep Pho Lena, Anchorage's newest Southeast Asian restaurant, busy at peak hours.
Last Call: Midtown hotel, downtown wine bar deserve a warm welcome
Any new place is worth mention -- and, in my opinion, a visit -- but this week I found two new hot spots that are specifically geared toward the nightlife scene.
What's the Scoop serves up ice cream by the cone or bowl, shakes, parfaits and banana splits.
Down the Hatch: Crowded Kenai nets one more spot to stop for a brew
Luckily, the Kenai area offers plenty of options to fishing, such as the latest brewery to alight the well-traveled Sterling Highway.
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