Inuit actress plays lead role in ‘Twilight Zone’ episode set in Alaska
Marika Sila says she’s honored to be part of such an iconic series playing an indigenous woman. The episode, titled “A Traveler,” comes out Thursday.
Comedy of ‘Frogz’ resonates regardless of age or language
The production swings from penguins playing musical chairs to a sloth circus and the “Larvabatic." Some pieces in the production have a special effect, while others rely on simple tricks of the mind.
Here are some up-and-coming art galleries to check out in downtown Anchorage
Consider adding Akela Space, Bivy and Tiny Gallery to your First Friday rotation.
7 Harry Potter novels in 70 minutes: ‘Potted Potter’ comes to Anchorage
The entire Harry Potter series amounts to over 4,000 pages of material. “Potted Potter” will distill it into about an hour of entertainment.
In ‘Whale Song,’ a young Alaska Native woman must decide the fate of the world’s bowhead whales
In order to save the whales, Ani must marry and become one in this play by Cathy Tagnak Rexford,
Hot-air balloons, street racing, blackjack: Some Fur Rondy events didn’t stand the test of time. Here’s why.
Since 1935, Anchorage Fur Rendezvous events have come and gone. Some disappeared due to declining budgets, others suffered a lack of interest — and at least one was killed off by a change in Alaska law.
After earthquake setbacks, Alaska Junior Theater presents family-friendly ‘Stone Soup’
The family-friendly ensemble Pushcart Players will perform a compilation of folk tales teaching young audiences about different cultures and life lessons.
Award-winning Hawaiian artist Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole brings ‘universality of hula’ to Anchorage
To many in Western culture, hula is seen as performance art — but to Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole, it’s a way of life.
International Guitar Night brings flamenco, gypsy jazz and something entirely new to Anchorage
One of the musicians, Luca Stricagnoli, will perform on a three-necked guitar in a concert that crosses cultural borders
Review: ‘Franklin’ delivers with mystery and history
The doomed Franklin expedition into the Northwest Passage and a modern day attempt to uncover its fate is the premise of Perseverance’s new production
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter back in Alaska
Called one of the “great living songwriters,” Ritter will close his Northwest tour in Anchorage and Palmer
Alaskan wins spot among the ‘Worst Cooks in America’
Ninilchik-based artist Charles Oakley will be a contestant on a Food Network show rehabilitating the culinarily challenged