Debut novel set in Bristol Bay delivers generations of women’s storytelling
Book review: In “Under Nushagak Bluff,” Mia Heavener has gifted readers with a story both dreamy and authentic.
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Bill Withers, soulful singer of ‘Lean On Me’ and other hits, has died at 81
The three-time Grammy Award winner withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s.
New Orleans jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead of COVID-related illness
Because the pianist opted to stay in New Orleans for most of his career, his reputation was limited until his sons Wynton and Branford became famous.
What to know about ‘Tiger King,’ the Netflix series that has captivated the internet
“Tiger King” and Joe Exotic have quickly become cultural phenomenons, a nearly-impossible feat in the era of coronavirus.
Singer-songwriter John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19 symptoms
A message posted on Prine’s Twitter page Sunday said the “Angel from Montgomery” singer has been hospitalized since Thursday and his condition worsened on Saturday.
Here are five ways Alaskans are creating human connections online in a socially distant time
As much of life moves toward online, some in Anchorage are finding innovative ways to use video streaming.
22 Alaska books our reviewers recommend for when you’re hunkered down
From “Raven’s Gift” to “Shadows on the Koyukuk," here are David James and Nancy Lord’s top picks.
Something to read while hunkering down: This political thriller set in a familiar Juneau
Book review: “Rinn’s Crossing” is a political thriller, mystery, procedural, environmental treatise, cultural commentary, morality tale and romance.
Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81
He died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, representative Keith Hagan told The Associated Press. He was under hospice care and died of natural causes, Hagan said.
New Alaska tunes: Listen to these artists while you’re stuck at home
New music from Sundog, Emily Anderson, Termination Dust and Hannah Yoter among others.
Concerts are canceled, so Coldplay, John Legend and Keith Urban are playing right in your living rooms
Artists are taking to social media to share their songs while everyone’s locked up in their homes.
In collection of hunting tales, a glimpse of a different Kodiak
Book review: “Vanished: Bear Trails” is Darrell Farmen’s account of his experiences in a half-century of hunts. Despite never having felt the urge to go bear hunting, this reviewer enjoyed it.
Sullivan Arena performance by comedian Jo Koy postponed
Officials said the Saturday performance would rescheduled for a date to be announced soon.
Anchorage jazz musicians launch series to showcase original compositions
John Damberg, Rick Zelinsky and Mark Manners will perform a house concert featuring new jazz compositions Friday March 14.
Get your St. Patrick’s Day ‘shamrocking’ with these local events
Take a break from the white outside and enjoy all of the green these indoor celebrations have to offer.
Melt away the winter blues with these local events
Also, Music City Hit Makers will perform and the museum will host a night of home-made films.
New Straley novel returns to Cold Storage, Alaska, and a post-war future
Book review: In “What is Time to a Pig?” the year is 2027, “seven years after the U.S. president’s war with North Korea, and the whole world had gone a little crazy.”
Here are some recent mushing films to watch while waiting to see who makes it first to Nome
“Togo” and “The Great Alaskan Race” tell the story of epic 1925 serum run, while Jack London’s “Call of the Wild” gets another star turn and “Attla” looks at a sprint racing hero.
Concerts to check out around Anchorage this week: Gasoline Lollipops, PUBLIQuartet and Portland Cello Project covers Prince
Also, Parlor In The Round is back and there will be a Rondy dance party.
Art exhibitions to explore this First Friday
Here are the gallery openings happening around Anchorage March 6.