Tag: Alaska
ASD Cuts Impact English Language Learners
The number of immigrant, refugee and other students who need help with English is growing parts of Anchorage, but the school district is spread thin because of last year's cuts and they don't have the money to hire any new teachers or tutors.
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TBA’s upcoming season
Wayne Mitchell from TBA Theatre drops by Stage Talk to talk about their 2013-14 season and to have some fun with Jean and Steve.
KSKA: Friday 8/23 at 2:45pm
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Miss Witherspoon at Cyrano’s Theatre Company
Ever wonder where "Bardo" is and what it has to do with one of America's most outrageous playwrights? Join Director Krista M. Schwarting and Actor Tamar Shai as they come to Stage Talk to talk about Tony and Obie award winning playwright Christopher Durang's most thought provoking comedy Miss Witherspoon being presented by Cyrano's Theatre Company August 16 through September 8.
KSKA: Friday 8/16 at 2:45pm
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Cognitive Aging
Dr. Pamela Greenwood is a long time researcher on cognitive aging at George Mason University whose work in this area has led her to explore on how we might be able to slow down the process. On the next Line One, we will discuss her work and the book written with associate Dr. Raja Parasuaman, Nurturing the Older Mind and Brain.
KSKA: Monday 8/12 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Juneau’s Perseverance Theatre comes back to town
Perseverance Theatre continues to expand its offerings by bringing three productions to Anchorage this year. Join Executive Artistic Director Art Rotch and Anchorage Program Assistant Josh Lowman as they talk about plays by Tony Award winning playwrights Yasmina Reza and Tennessee Williams as well as Anchorage's own Arlitia Jones on this week's Stage Talk.
KSKA: Friday 8/9 at 2:45pm
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Anchorage Community Theatre offers a season of variety
Starting off with an Agatha Christie murder mystery and ending up with a romp on the links, Anchorage Community Theatre is bringing a plethora of pleasing plays this coming season. Executive Director Don Gomes and Scenic Designer Brian Saylor come by Stage Talk to clue us in.
KSKA: Friday 8/2 at 2:45 pm
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Adak’s Phone Company Calls on Feds to Restore Subsidies
The federal government is cutting subsidies to the telephone company that serves Adak amid concerns about how the money is being spent.
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Anchorage Holds First Mini Maker Faire
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation hosted Anchorage’s first-ever Mini Maker Faire at the Loussac Library on Saturday, July 27th. The Maker Faire is a gathering of crafters, engineers, and tinkerers launched in California in 2006 and now taking place in cities across the world. The AEDC hopes the Faire will help boost innovation and industry across Alaska.
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Fairbanks Borough Weighs In On Redistricting
The Fairbanks North Star Borough assembly will maintain amicus status in a drawn out suit challenging the Alaska Redistricting Board voter maps.
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Search For Missing Anchorage Man Expands North
The search for Wallace Dunn, 81, of Anchorage has been expanded north after a tip indicated that he might have been near the Montana Creek Campground on July 13.
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Chuitna Coal Battle Heats Up
The state has turned down a petition that would have designated some state lands within the Chuitna River watershed as unsuitable for coal mining.
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Renowned Musicians Surprise Akiak With Jam Session
The Kuskokwim Village of Akiak got a special treat last week when their community hall became an official venue for the Fairbanks Summer Art Festival. The festival came to Akiak in the form of two world-renowned recording artists. The sound they brought will likely have a lasting impact on the village.
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Barge Strikes Coast Guard Vessel In Cordova Harbor
There was a collision at the docks in Cordova that damaged a Coast Guard buoy tender.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Anchorage Hit-And-Run
A woman has been charged in a South Anchorage hit and run. Kayla Johnson, 20, pled not guilty Saturday. The damaged vehicle was spotted by a tipster and Johnson was arrested Friday. She is accused of driving while intoxicated as well as the hit and run on July 20. The victim, Tevin George, is still hospitalized with a serious head injury.
AVCP Requests Mulchatna Caribou Hunting Restrictions
A request by the Bethel-based Association of Village Council Presidents would see hunting of Mulchatna Caribou in Bristol Bay and the Kuskokwim closed to all but federally-qualified users living in those areas from now until July 1 of next year.
Tug, Barge Grounded Southeast of Cordova
The Coast Guard is monitoring recovery efforts of a tug and barge that went aground in the Gulf Alaska, Wednesday afternoon.
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How Much Are Companies Spending Lobbying Juneau?
There are over 10,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, DC. By contrast, Juneau barely breaks the hundred mark. But even though they're a small tribe, they still wield plenty of influence in the state capitol.
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Valley Performing Art’s new season announced
From mysterious Scottish towns to mysteries on the Nile, from drama on North Carolina's Outer Banks to international farce, Valley Performing Arts in Wasilla is bringing a variety of shows to next year's season. Artistic Director Larry Bottjen and Executive Director Garry Forrester drop by Stage Talk to tell Jean and Steve all about it.
KSKA: Friday 7/26 at 2:45pm
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Anchorage Opera’s new season is something to sing about
Join Anchorage Opera's Executive Director Kevin Patterson on this week's Stage Talk as he talks about their upcoming 2013-14 season which will include works by Donizetti, Rossini, Schubert and Johann Strauss.
KSKA: Friday July 19 at 2:45pm
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AFAA presents This Is Where We Came In
Alaska Fine Arts Academy in Eagle River is presenting Alan Ayckbourn's play for youth, This Is Where We Came In. Join Director James Jensen and Actor Talya Jensen to find out all about this exciting play that runs July 5th through the 20th this week on Stage Talk.
KSKA: Friday July 12 at 2:45pm
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