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First Friday exhibition shows the intimate nature of analogue photos | State of Art

Brianna Toomer's first solo exhibition not only showcases her art, but allows a full sensory experience of looking at physical photos.

Anchorage Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ opens this weekend

With a tragic love story and familiar music, the production promises to be the perfect introduction to opera and a unique take on a classic.

Upcoming play honors the true story of Baha’i resilience in the face of oppression | State of Art

“When the Moment Comes” tells the story of persecuted and unjustly imprisoned members of the faith after the Iranian Revolution in 1979.

Kick off National Poetry Month with this classic poetry slam | State of Art

Broadcaster and poetry lover, Camille Conte, is organizing a poetry slam on Tuesday, April 2 at Main Event Grill.

Wasilla-raised singer’s new album evokes open spaces and silver screen cowboys | State of Art

Hilary Gardner's "On the Trail with the Lonesome Pines" is a collection of soulful, country-tinged tunes originally written for film and TV.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.
A person in a Day of the Dead mask walks on snow and ice.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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."
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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."

Cyrano’s upcoming holiday musical gets ‘Fancy’ | State of Art

“Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” runs from December 2 through 17, but shows are selling out fast.

Anchorage International Film Festival’s diverse lineup includes focus on Alaskans | State of Art

AIFF organizers discuss what to expect from the unique film festival. It kicks off tonight and runs through December 9.