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Songwriter circles, jam sessions and mountain soul music with Shane Russell | State of Art

The Anchorage musician is staying busy performing, teaching and building up the local scene.

There’s ‘Something Rotten’ happening in the Valley | State of Art

A Valley Performing Arts production of the comedy musical "Something Rotten" opens this weekend.
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2024 Alaska Writers and Illustrators Conference this weekend | State of Art

It will include workshops, speakers and critique sessions and is geared toward writers and illustrators in any stage of their career. 

New chamber music organization combines indigenous perspectives, multi-media and education | State of Art

Alaska Resounding will have their first concert on Sunday at the Anchorage Museum. Artist Crystal Worl will create live work during the event.
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Local band SunDog has big things in store for fall | State of Art

The band has an album release show at Bear Tooth for First Tap, a West Coast tour and a music festival in Iceland.

The Jephries go darker on new album | State of Art

The trio has been firmly establishing themselves in the Anchorage music scene for over a decade.

Anchorage Festival of Music’s ‘Dragons and Dungeons’ concerts this weekend | State of Art

These two performances at a private residence promise baroque songs and instrumentals about dragons performed on period instruments.

An actor’s son survived cancer, so he wrote a play to give others hope | State of Art

James Morrison has found success on stage and screen, but his most important role might be playing himself.

Cyrano’s ‘Meteor Shower’ promises surreal humor and thoughtful laughs | State of Art

Written by comedic legend and actor Steve Martin, the play follows two couples spending the evening together as things take an unexpected turn.
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Irreverent local web series returns with new episodes | State of Art

“Matt and Megan and Mike don’t give a F***” is a borderline nihilistic comedy with surreal elements and Anchorage talent.

Upcoming event to celebrate the past, present and future of Anchorage’s music scene | State of Art

The event will feature memorabilia, an open mic and more. Organizer Emma Hill tells host Ammon Swenson what to expect and how to get involved.
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Biking 900 miles down a frozen river: Local author discusses how he writes children’s books based on true Alaska stories | State of Art

Matthew Lasley talks about how growing up in the Bush informs his characters and about his journey to become a children’s book author.
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Saucy Yoda performing vinyl release show this weekend | State of Art

The punk and hip-hop influenced party band recently released the album "Who They Are."
Skateboards featured on a wall for the Northern Boarders exhibit in Anchorage Museum.

This museum exhibit is a love letter to AK’s boarding culture | State of Art

Northern Boarders gives visitors a glimpse into the world of snowboarding and skateboarding by showcasing the artistic side of the sports.
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Local play selected for L.A. theater festival | State of Art

Playwright Kristen Ritter's "Blanche Stuart Scott" is a historical comedy about a daring woman's ambitious road trip across America in 1910.

Catch these downtown jazz concerts all summer long | State of Art

Concerts are Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peratrovich Park and features local jazz talent.

Discussing ‘The Queen of Fairbanks’ with author Tricia Brown | State of Art

Brown's new book reflects on the life and legacy of Irene Sherman, "America's farthest north bag lady."

Crafting children’s stories with Brooke Hartman | State of Art

With works like "The Littlest Airplane" and "Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend," Hartman hopes to educate, inspire and entertain.
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Meet UAA’s 2024 student commencement speaker | State of Art

Now that her time at UAA is done, Katie Scoggin hopes to help underrepresented groups while continuing to make music.