Local filmmakers hope project breathes new life in Alaska movie industry | State of Art
Meet the brother and sister directing/producing duo and hear about their project "STRANGER."
Anchorage Festival of Music’s upcoming snow-centric concert combines music, poetry and more | State of Art
"Snow Music" will feature works like "Winter" from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" to “Walking in the Air” from the animated classic "The Snowman."
Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers
An Alaska tourism industry advocate expects last year’s record-breaking cruise passenger numbers to repeat in 2024.
Upcoming play examines ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ | State of Art
The play is based on the true story of an essayist and a magazine’s fact checker locked in a battle of wills over the meaning of truth.
Feds seek public input on potentially opening millions of acres of Alaska wilderness lands
The protected “D-1 lands” were set aside after the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. They have been off-limits to development ever since.
Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park
Many Juneau restaurants rely on summer tourists, which can leave fewer options for locals in the winter.
Alaska’s harbors grapple with rusty pilings and rising costs
The climbing price of docking a boat in harbors across the state has Alaskans questioning their future on the water.
This year’s Alaska Music Summit intends to find solutions to unique challenges | State of Art
The summit is open to musicians, educators and anyone who wants to attend. It takes place this weekend at the Nave and UAA.
Caribou management and health | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss what should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations.
No longer a ‘bagel desert,’ new business is among several bringing bagels back to Anchorage
Wooden Spoons Alaska recently started selling New York-style bagels. Like her competitors in town, the owner often can't keep up with demand.
Reality TV crews bring economic boost to Petersburg, but many locals wonder if it’s worth it
In 2023, three reality TV shows and a documentary were shot in the remote Southeast town, a small windfall for many local businesses.
When opera spans the political divide | State of Art
Anchorage Opera's upcoming "Scalia/Ginsburg" playfully looks at the relationship between two Supreme Court justices and their love of opera.
Alaska author’s newest novel examines wild spaces, unlikely alliances and the healing power of the state
Kim Heacox's novel "On Heaven's Hill" is based in an Alaska town where a controversial development brings together unlikely allies.
Alaska-born soprano returns to Anchorage for upcoming spring-centric concert | State of Art
Anchorage Festival of Music's "Visions of Spring" features Victoria Fraser alongside a baroque quartet performing uplifting classics.
Local filmmaker highlights Latino culture in Alaska | State of Art
Indra Arriaga Delgado's "Sabor Ártico: Latinos en Alaska" was selected by Latino Public Broadcasting as part of new digital series.
Meet this year’s Fur Rondy pin designer (and his mom) | State of Art
We go downtown to the Fur Rondy HQ to speak with Corey Green, and his mom, about their family's long history with the event, pins and more.
Mad Myrna’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is a unique take on the beloved rock opera | State of Art
This version features a paired down, all-female cast performing in an intimate setting. The show opens on March 7.
Upcoming storytelling event highlights educators | State of Art
"Teacher Tales" to celebrate educators with an evening in the style of The Moth and Arctic Entries.
Anchorage Concert Chorus partners with Yale Glee Club for Friday performance | State of Art
"Spring Breaking" promises to feature a wide range of genres and compositions to help the audience say goodbye to winter.
Meet Alaska’s next generation of classical musicians | State of Art
Seniors Rania White and Olivia Martin won the Anchorage Civic Orchestra's student concerto competition and will be performing with the orchestra in an upcoming concert.