Arts and Entertainment
The battle of Britney Spears
The pop star’s struggles are once again in the spotlight. This time, her fans and management are on opposite sides.
‘Storm on Our Shores’ tells true story of two men whose fates collided at the Battle of Attu
Journalist Mark Obmascik, best known for “The Big Year,” takes readers into the experience of the fierce three-week-long battle on Attu in May 1943, which resulted in the deaths of 3,000 Japanese and 529 Americans.
‘Abysmal’: Nearly 1 million disgruntled ‘Game of Thrones’ fans demand remake of final season
The petition reflects how a notable and vocal section of disappointed fans want to say “Dracarys” to the whole season.
Get a head start on summer with Bike to Work Day, reggae and fresh salmon
Over 50 Anchorage businesses are participating in today’s 15th annual Bike to Work Day. (That’s a wheely big deal.)
Anchorage singer-songwriter wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
Quinn Christopherson’s single “Erase Me," about his experience as a transgender man, was chosen from a field of 6,000 entries nationwide.
Comedian Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies at 85
Besides his four Emmys with Burnett, Conway got two more for guest appearances on “Coach” and “30 Rock.”
Big-screen darling and singer Doris Day is dead at 97
In recent years, she spent much of her time advocating for animal rights.
‘Wildcat Women’ spotlights trailblazers in Alaska’s Arctic oil fields
Book review: Carla Williams gives readers a sense of what it was like to be there during the most tumultuous cultural and economic shift in the state’s history, from the perspective of those who were making their own history.
What to do this week in Anchorage: Mother’s Day festivities and local music aplenty
Plan your weekend with a downtown block party, Free Comic Book Day and a variety show in Spenard.
HBO admits ‘Game of Thrones’ goof: Daenerys didn’t order a latte
Apparent takeout coffee cup on a table in one scene perks up viewers.
Riveting volume of poetry tells stories of students and educators
“You Are No Longer in Trouble” should be read not just by those who love language and poetry but widely by educators, parents, and anyone who works with young people in any capacity.
Peter Mayhew, towering actor who played Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars’ films, dead at 74
Mayhew defined the incredibly well-known Wookiee and became a world-famous actor for most of his life without speaking a word or even making a sound.
Here’s what’s opening for First Friday this week
Grab some refreshments, listen to live music and see some fresh art all around the city.
A little electro-pop, a little outlaw country: Jared & the Mill is back in Alaska
The band recently released their EP “This Story is No Longer Available” and will play Williwaw this weekend.
What to do this week: Kentucky Derby parties, Arctic Comic Con and ‘Spamalot’
There’s a lot to do around Anchorage this week.
All the absurdity, plus musical numbers: ‘Spamalot’ comes to Anchorage
A musical adaptation of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” follows King Arthur, his dutiful coconut-clacking companion Patsy, and his Knights of the Round Table in their gallant quest for the holy grail.
Review: It’s a long shot that rom-com ‘Long Shot’ will entertain you
The odd couple movie with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron will stretch your tolerance for Rogen’s charming-nebbish shtick.
For national poetry month, 3 Alaska poets shine
New works by Mar Ka, Carrie Ayagaduk Ojanen and Kim Cornwall remind us of the power of poetry and the necessity of maintaining it.
Kodiak High grad goes from hoops to Hollywood as his visual effects company takes off
Next time you watch a movie or TV show, pay special attention to the credits. You might just see a former Kodiak star’s name scroll by.