Anchorage Tenth in “Best City” Rankings
Anchorage rates number ten in a national "best cities" ranking released this week. The online business publication Businessweek.com based its rankings on economic conditions, quality of life issues and access to higher education.
Oil and Gas Speakers Series Continues
The Alaska World Affairs Council is proud to present the second of our Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series. These events throughout the 2011-2012 season are designed to keep Alaskans abreast of what is going on in the global oil and gas industry and community. This program will feature Marta Jara, President and Director General for the Shell companies in Mexico.
The program, entitled, Global LNG - A Shell View, begins at noon at the Hilton Hotel on Friday, December 9.
Find out more.
Finding hope in Bethel, Alaska
When you think of a town that is safe for LGBTQ people to live and raise families, you might not think about a place like Bethel, Alaska. Nearly 400 miles west of Anchorage and accessible only by air, snow machine, boat, or dog sled, it is the very definition of remote.
Why is Pride Foundation interested in Bethel?
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A Young Alaskan’s Yearning for Independence Satisfied
September 7 was a red letter day for Mark Falsey. That was the day he got to show off the bedroom in the house he would soon be moving into. Mark was giving personal tours as part of the ribbon cutting ceremony for Elmore House, the third in The Arc of Anchorage’s “Five Homes in Five Years” building campaign.
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The “Occupy” Movement: What is it?
Let's Talk Anchorage is pleased to offer its first community dialogue: The Occupy Movement: What is it?.
The dialogue will take place at the Mt. View Community Library on Saturday, December 17 from 1 - 4 PM. If you are concerned, curious, or committed, this is your opportunity to engage in respectful, facilitated conversations with fellow citizens.
More details. 
Ambassador Henry MacDonald
Suriname Ambassador to the U.N., Henry MacDonald's talk on "Climate Change: Forest Conservation in the Republic of Suriname and the Way Forward" was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on December 2, 2011.
Contemporary Christmas at VPA and TBA Theater
Join Stage Talk hosts Mark and Jean as they chat with Shane Mitchell and John Fremin about two contemporary adaptations of Christmas plays running in Anchorage and Wasilla this holiday season.
KSKA: Friday 12/9 2:45 pm BP Oil Spill Case; and Petroleum Lease Sales
The stories up for discussion this week are: the BP oil spill case; petroleum lease sales bring in $21 million; film industry incentive program; potential road extension to Nome; fatal hit-and-run suspect arrested; Coastal Zone Management; Clearwire wireless leaving Alaska; Anchorage Assembly asking for $59 million in school bonds on next ballot.
KSKA: Friday, 12/9 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/10 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 12/9 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/10 @ 5:00pm
Karluk Manor is Proving Popular with Street People
Last week residents begin checking into Karluk Manor, the newly converted motel that is now a housing complex for chronic alcohol abusers, in particular those living on the streets, temporary shelters or illegal campsites. For the residents, the facility represents warmth, safety, a new chance and some rules.
AK: The Most Famous Auction In Alaska
The 31st annual Talkeetna Bachelor’s Auction had another full house when more than 240 ladies packed in to the Sheldon Arts hangar last weekend.
Photo Gallery: A Prize Pipeline Pig
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company donated a pig to the UA Museum of the North's ethnology and history collection. It will be displayed at the west end of the building grounds.
Click for more photos. Traveling Music: November 27, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Erev...
Traveling Music: December 11, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Christmas...
50 Years of Opera in the Circumpolar North
Anchorage Opera was one of the first major performing arts institutions established by Americans in the Circumpolar North. The current Golden Anniversary season is celebrating 50 years of designing, manufacturing, and producing grand entertainment in Alaska.
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What’s Your Story?
The Alaska Teen Media Institute put together this video for townsquare49.org featuring video of Alaskans telling their stories all over the place.
Check it out. You might see yourself, or someone you know. After all, it is Alaska... you never know who you'll run into.
Click for larger view.
Algo Nuevo: November 13, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday November 13, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Soul to Soul: December 3, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the December 3, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played...
Night Music: November 19, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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How My...
Night Music: November 26, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Uru
Leonardo Amuedo
Sticks...
Night Music: December 10, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Artist Name
Album Title
Label
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“Homecoming” Jingle...