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What’s Up, Alaska?!: Music and entrepreneurship with Alpine Music Studios

Arts and Culture Blaze Bell & Justin Williams, What's Up Alaska?! -
Matt Brenna and Emi Williams are the owners of Alpine Music Studios. They are also rockstar members of the band The Jangle Bees.
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Creative Currents: Designing wearable, one-of-a-kind art with 907 Nail Plug

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Ashley Simpson says that she never unlocked her artistic side until she started doing nails. “I really enjoy making others feel beautiful and creating something that speaks to others,” Simpson says. Simpson is an acrylic overlay specialist for her small business,...
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Creative Currents: Unangax̂ and Yup’ik cultures fuel Chix̂tax̂ Designs 

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Unangax̂ and Yup'ik artist Mercedes Laadakuchax̂ Kashatok’s regalia and beading journey began when they were able to join traditional headdress beading at the Urban Unangax̂ Culture Camp at age 12. Between then and now, they have made dozens of headdresses...
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Whistling Swan Productions brings folk legends to Anchorage stage in celebration of 30 years

Arts Anchorage John Christensen for Arts Anchorage -
In celebration of Whistling Swan’s 30th anniversary, four veteran singer/songwriters will perform at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts while celebrating a 30th anniversary of their own.
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Creative Currents: B Spoke makes space for BIPOC cyclists

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
B Spoke is a space to uplift BIPOC cyclists in Alaska through grssroots community organizing.
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What’s Up, Alaska?!: Derrick Moore on overcoming addiction, prison and learning the hard way

Arts and Culture Blaze Bell & Justin Williams, What's Up Alaska?! -
Derrick Moore talks about his life from star athlete to navigating recovery and life after prison.
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Creative Currents: Queer & Feral celebrates joy

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Queer & Feral is an artistic space dedicated to inclusive art.
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Cheers to choices: Alaska bars and restaurants offer mocktails for the holidays

Arts and Culture Victoria Petersen -
From Juneau to Fairbanks, bars and restaurants answer the call for flavorful, festive and alcohol-free cocktails.
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Creative Currents: Mural magic with Maureen Meyer

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Maureen Meyer recently graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with her bachelor’s degree in art and is setting her sights on somewhere warmer to celebrate: the Philippines. “I'm very excited to see my family over there, and I'm hoping...
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Get cultured: Top picks for Anchorage events this holiday season

Arts and Culture Emily Tallman for Arts Anchorage -
From holiday markets to a circus-inspired, Broadway-style production, the Anchorage arts scene is feeling mighty jolly this year. In the spirit of “give experiences, not things” — studies have shown that experiences bring people more happiness than things —...
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