State of Art: 'The Alaskan Blonde' and Anchorage Opera's 'The Pirates of Penzance'

Alaska Public Media | By Ammon Swenson

Published October 20, 2022 at 8:40 PM AKDT

This week on State of Art we're hearing from James Bartlett, author of true-crime book "The Alaskan Blonde: Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America." The book examines the murder of wealthy Fairbanks businessman Cecil Wells on October 17, 1953. We'll also hear from the conductor and stage director/choreographer from Anchorage Opera's production of "The Pirates of Penzance." Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Discovery Theater at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.

LINKS:
"The Alaskan Blonde" WEBSITE
Anchorage Opera WEBSITE
"The Pirates of Penzance" TICKETS

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Ammon Swenson

Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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