The Alaska Native Heritage Center had its grand opening for the summer season last Sunday, May 8th. Alaska’s Native cultural center features 11 major cultures and visitors can experience these beautiful unique lifestyles through stories, dance, art, music, and more. This summer visitors can purchase tickets for general admission starting at $24.95 for adults or … Continue reading Alaska Native Heritage Center Opens for the Summer Season
Alaska Native Heritage Center Opens for the Summer Season
Anchorage AK Park to be Redesigned with the Help of Local Students
Anchorage AK’s Lyons Park will be redesigned with the help of some local 7th and 8th grade students. Doniere and Chad Taylor teamed up with the Clark students to give the kids real world experience and provide honest input into the project. One of the ideas that students offered involves replacing the old playground with … Continue reading Anchorage AK Park to be Redesigned with the Help of Local Students
Keep up with Anchorage AK Arts via “First Friday”
Keep in touch with what’s going on in Anchorage AK in the world of the arts each month with “First Friday,” a feature of Anchorage Daily News online. Many galleries and venues regularly participate in what’s been dubbed “First Friday,” as most new exhibits open with receptions on the first Friday of every month and … Continue reading Keep up with Anchorage AK Arts via “First Friday”
Alaska’s Unique “Heart Run” Race Scheduled for April 30th
Alaska’s largest footrace is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30th in Anchorage AK! The Anchorage Heart Run is an annual event for a worthy cause, drawing in thousands of Alaskans to participate in timed and untimed races. There are three different events including the 5k competitive run, the 5k non-timed run, and the 3k “Heart … Continue reading Alaska’s Unique “Heart Run” Race Scheduled for April 30th
Things to do in Anchorage AK this Month
For things to do in and around Anchorage AK this March, check out these great activities: “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” exhibit at the Anchorage Museum runs now through October, with an interesting and educational walk through a time when these impressive Ice Age beasts roamed the earth. Using fossils and models … Continue reading Things to do in Anchorage AK this Month
15th Annual Ski for Women Event Another Success
The annual Ski for Women event was a success this past Sunday. This February 6th marked the 15th year this annual event has taken place and about 1400 women were in attendance. Donations from the event went to community organizations set to stop the cycle of domestic violence; last year about $60,000 in grants were … Continue reading 15th Annual Ski for Women Event Another Success
Up-Coming Community Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This Martin Luther King Jr. day, the MLK Foundation of Alaska has scheduled a few events for the community to participate in. The annual holiday celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. day in Anchorage AK is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Wasilla’s celebration to … Continue reading Up-Coming Community Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
JetBlue Airways Coming to Anchorage Alaska in 2011
JetBlue Airways will be coming to Anchorage AK in 2011, according to a recent report on adn.com. This major discount airline is slated to begin daily, seasonal nonstop flights to Anchorage in the coming year. The flights will run between Anchorage and Long Beach, California from May 26th to September 6th, offering great discount prices. … Continue reading JetBlue Airways Coming to Anchorage Alaska in 2011
Renewable Energy Fair in Anchorage, AK Gives Energy and Money Saving Tips to Homeowners
Last Saturday in Anchorage was the all day Alaska Renewable Energy Fair event. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. the Anchorage Park Strip downtown area was bustling with demonstrations, activities, and live music. Featured demonstrations included solar and wind energy, and workshops on the Fire Island wind turbine project. There were also activities for children, … Continue reading Renewable Energy Fair in Anchorage, AK Gives Energy and Money Saving Tips to Homeowners
Special Entertainment Event-”Walking With Dinosaurs,” Comes to Anchorage AK
Coming in August to the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage AK is a special experience brought by The Creature Production Company. With a huge scale and scope, “Walking With Dinosaurs” is a live experience, featuring 15 dinosaurs brought to life via the latest entertainment technology. The first showing in Anchorage AK is August 19th at 7pm, … Continue reading Special Entertainment Event-”Walking With Dinosaurs,” Comes to Anchorage AK
