State of Art

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State of Art is a weekly audio program covering arts, entertainment and culture in the Anchorage area.

Hosted by:
Ammon Swenson

Contact us:
soa@alaskapublic.org

Listen to State of Art on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and as part of Hometown, Alaska on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Anchorage Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ opens this weekend

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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

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“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

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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

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

Meet Alaska’s next generation of classical musicians | State of Art

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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.

Anchorage Concert Chorus partners with Yale Glee Club for Friday performance | State of Art

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"Spring Breaking" promises to feature a wide range of genres and compositions to help the audience say goodbye to winter.

Upcoming storytelling event highlights educators | State of Art

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"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

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This version features a paired down, all-female cast performing in an intimate setting. The show opens on March 7.

Meet this year’s Fur Rondy pin designer (and his mom) | State of Art

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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.

Local filmmaker highlights Latino culture in Alaska | State of Art

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Indra Arriaga Delgado's "Sabor Ártico: Latinos en Alaska" was selected by Latino Public Broadcasting as part of new digital series.
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