Enter the judges!
This year the Press has corralled a panel of three fantastic and discerning judges for our annual Black and White Photo Contest. The deadline is just two short days away (Dec. 13, 5 p.m.) so…
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It’s catching: Cut Chemist First Tap
By Joel Adams I’ve been a fan of Cut Chemist since a friend gave me a copy of his album The Audience is Listening in 2006, so when Synapse Presents announced that the world-renowned DJ…
Just hanging out
Last night I tagged along with local artist Laura Yaskell as she hung her show “Painted, Powdered and Tattooed” at Snow City Cafe. She has been working on the pieces, 16 total, for roughly the…
Playlist: Fresh squeezed beats
Tonight at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub is the monthly First Tap event. Local production company Synapse Presents has brought up Cut Chemist Presents Tunnel Vision featuring Chali 2na. I gave myself an impromptu lesson in the…
Coming soon to a roll of duck tape near you
By Scott Christiansen Crafters know stuff about duct tape the rest of us don’t. It doesn’t just come in colors. It comes in sheets, too. That’s helpful if person wants to cut custom panels and…
It’s Jazz, man
By Victoria Barber Happy Tuesday! We’re halfway to mid-week, and as a gift to you here are the fantastic dancers of Anchorage’s own Momentum Dance Collective during their recent show JAZZ. You know, owning it.…
Play list: Hopper Plays the Hits
By Daniella Cortez I’ve known Matt Hopper since shortly after my 18th birthday. He was (obviously, like everyone else who played guitar in Alaska) super cool and everyone loved him. Honestly, at that point, I…
Hey there, photographer
Want to win prizes, acclaim, and get your work out there to the 20,000 readers of the Anchorage Press? Now’s your shot! We are seeking submissions for our annual Black and White Photo contest! Black…
Weekly Play List: You’re a snowflake, darling
It’s cold. If the sun is shining it’s even colder. Even if the sun is shining you can’t even enjoy it because it’s too cold to be outside. If the sun isn’t shining… well then…
Guest Review: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
By Quinn Bennett Near the beginning of the Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers’ show at the Performing Arts Center this past week on Nov. 13 and 14, Martin proclaimed that some bluegrass bands…