THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
INDIGENOUS AUTHOR AND ACTIVIST WINONA LADUKE
Award-winning Indigenous author, economist, environmentalist and activist Winona LaDuke—who twice ran for Vice President on the Green Party ticket—will visit Anchorage Nov. 8–9 for a public speaking tour, presented by the UAA/APU Books of the Year program and Alaska Airlines. The first event Leading from the Heart: Activism, Identity and Community Empowerment begins at 11:30am at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307. To see a full schedule of events, visit uaa.alaska.edu. (UAA and APU campuses)
SPACE TO LEAD
An opening reception at Out North to view photography projects by Brian Adams, Amy Bell & Matt Waliszek. The exhibition highlights youth changemakers in Atmautluak, Cordova, Juneau, Kiana, Nome, and St. Michael. Learn more about the impacts of these youth-led projects that focused on finding solutions to Alaska’s leading public crises – violence and alcohol and support our youth as they claim their Space to Lead. The event begins at 5:30pm. (Out North, 333 W 4th Avenue, Suite 207)
ANCHORAGE OUR TOWN PAY AS YOU CAN PREVIEW
Welcome to Our Town, the award-winning play that has drawn in audiences for eighty years. Our Town embraces the layers it takes to build the communities that sustain us. Set in every small town of your imagination and memory, Thornton Wilder’s spare classic captures the depth of humanity through careful attention to everyday happenings—but as performed by Perseverance Theatre’s dynamic Alaskan cast, led by Irene Bedard (Inupiaq/Yupik/Métis Cree) as the Stage Manager, this production will be anything but ordinary. The performance starts at 7:30pm and runs through November 25th with performances at 7:30pm on Thursdays - Saturdays and 4pm on Sundays. Tickets are available at CenterTix.com. (Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Avenue)
UAA DANCE STUDENT SHOWCASE
Join the UAA dancers for the UAA Dance Student Showcase, where diversity in choreographic styles and movement ideas reign. The studio will be bursting with energy as the next generation of Alaskan contemporary choreographers share their dynamic dances in an evening packed with creative innovation and over two dozen performers. Additional performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Tickets are available at ArtsUAA.com. (Professional Studies Building - Room 162, 2533 Providence Dr.)
TRAIL TALES #9
Alaska Trails is excited to present the 9th installment of the Trail Tales storytelling series. In the spirit of Arctic Entries, storytellers will share seven-minute stories about their trail experiences, adventures and life in general. Come enjoy this fun event and support Alaska Trails and Girls on the Run. Pizza by the slice and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening and the event kicks-off at 7pm. Tickets are available at alaska-trails.org/trailtales. (49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Avenue)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
CAMP STOVE COOKOFF CHALLENGE
See two professional chefs vie for top honors in a cookoff using modern outdoor devices and implements. The two chefs will be given parallel challenges and a panel of judges and an audience vote determine the winner. The grilling starts at 7pm. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street)
LUCKY CHOPS
Founded by former students of LaGuardia High (the “Fame” school), NYC band Lucky Chops roars and soars with infectious energy. After a tourist serendipitously posted a video of their subway busking online in 2015, the ragtag crew rocketed to popularity, gaining over 100 million views and a worldwide fan base seemingly overnight. Now selling out shows from the Bay Area to Berlin, these up-and-comers are unleashing their high-energy brassy funk on the world. Presented by the Anchorage Concert Association.The music begins at 7:30pm and tickets are available at anchorageconcerts.org. (Discovery Theatre, 621 W 6th Avenue)
OF RELATION; A PROGRESSIVE PERFORMANCE
A three part, progressively building, performance series addressing the concept of relationship. First presenting the relationship to the self. Second, familial (specifically father daughter, brother sister), and third, romantic. Using repetitive movement, wearable art, sculptural installation, and sound, viewers are taken through an emotional and physical narrative. The performance will be about an hour. The viewers will be standing and moving through each performance space. Performances are Friday – Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com. (4th Avenue Market Place, 333 W 4th Avenue, Suite 320)
PIANIST CARL CRANMER IN CONCERT
Carl Cranmer made his debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of nine. Since then, in addition to solo recitals in Europe, Asia, and North America, he has performed in concert with the Royal Philharmonic of England, the Gulbenkian Orquesta of Portugal, the Juilliard Orchestra and several other orchestras on the Eastern Seaboard. In addition to his study in conservatories of music in the United States, he also studied at the Sommerakademie at the Mozarteum, in Salzburg, Austria under full scholarship, where he was under the tutelage of distinguished teachers Karlheinz Kammerling, Jacob Lateiner, and Hans Graf. The concerts begin at 7:30pm and tickets are available at artsuaa.com. (UAA Recital Hall, 3700 Alumni Drive)
LADY GAGA VS. EVERYBODY DANCE PARTY
Williwaw Social and Midnight Sun Brewing Company are stoked to present Lady Gaga vs. Everybody Dance Party - an epic mashup of pop royalty - with your host DJ GRE! Leading the pack, you’ve got Lady Gaga who ate our hearts when she released “Just Dance” and monstrously clawed her way to icon status. Can Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Cardi B stand up to the OG Pop Monster? And how does she stack up against the Queen Bey, the Material Girl, or Britney or JT or Drake? The Bad Romance starts at 9:30pm. (Williwaw, 609 F Street)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM
Spend Veterans Day checking out family-friendly activities, exhibitions and talks with free admission to the museum thanks to Wells Fargo. The museum opens at 10am. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street)
BIG FAT BUDDHA AT LA POTATO
Like to eat and enjoy craft beer and live music? Then check out Big Fat Buddha at Anchorage’s newest hotspot. First, some history, everybody is a world traveler and dreams of packing it up and living in McCarthy, AK (or Girdwood). Along those lines you know of and have eaten at The Potato in McCarthy, AK. Humble beginnings as food truck, a' la Spudnik. So, what's a spudnik? Think biscuits and gravy, but fries instead of biscuits. Really these folks take their potatoes serious! I like the Rosemary Garlic fries myself. So, the second part of this unholy trinity is the Former Fly by Night Club, God the place just won't die. Yes, it's being reincarnated as LA Potato! A Trinity then of spuds, Spenard, and suds what could be more Alaskan, more Reese's peanut butter cup. The music begins at 9pm but the doors open at 8pm. (La Potato, 3300 Spenard Road)
ANCHORAGE SYMPHONY ECHOES
In celebration of his 20th season as ASO Music Director, the orchestra will perform Randall Craig Fleischer’s Echoes. A piece he calls “one of the highlights of my tenure (and my life).” This multicultural piece features indigenous music and dances from Alaska, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. In this quick “Randy tour” of his ASO tenure, they will also showcase his love of Russian music and the connection to his mentor Mstislav Rostropovich. The concert also includes revisiting two works he conducted on his audition concert 20 years earlier in November 1998. The performance begins at 8pm and tickets are available at anchoragesymphony.org. (Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Avenue)
GREAT WIDE OPEN AT THE ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
Immersive art interventions meet wild exhibits in this evening event celebrating Alaska’s wilderness. Headlined by national touring act, The Cave Singers, this party also features music by Medium Build, local bands, DJs, and Northern hip-hop artists. Galleries and museum lawn are activated with music, interactive activities and artists. Northern cuisines, from reindeer sausage to poke bowls available for purchase from local food trucks. Cash bars throughout, serving local beers, craft cocktails and wine. 21+, ID required. Artist Interventions Starting at 8pm. Take in projected imagery on the museum façade, get a temporary tattoo by Holly Nordlum, experience digital sound performance with Thomas Chung, and wander through an environmental soundscape by Michael Conti. Live Music 8pm National touring band The Cave Singers, plus Medium Build, Arctic hip-hop artists, DJ Jesse Cross, DJ Just Adam and more! Tickets are available at anchoragemuseum.org. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street)
BECKY KOTTER AND CO.
Alternative folk-rock trio "Becky Kotter & Co" are known throughout the Anchorage bowl for their high energy originals and unique, acoustic driven sound, with Becky Kotter on acoustic guitar, vocals, & mandolin, Lance Howard on bass, and Matt Chicklo on his handmade cajons. Special guest Matt Faubion will be joining this time on electric guitar! The music starts at 9:30pm. (Humpy’s, 610 W 6th Avenue
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
PIE CLASS WITH TAYLOR SANDERS
The holidays are fast approaching. Time to step up your pie game! In this class you'll learn the secrets to a perfectly flaky, golden crust and how to make the delicious fillings that go inside. Drinks and appetizers will be part of the fun, and you'll go home with homemade pie. Tickets are $75 at BrownPaperTickets.com and the backing kicks off at 3pm. (South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, 11124 Old Seward Highway, Suite A)
STARTUP WEEKEND PITCHES & STARTUP WEEK LAUNCH PARTY
Come celebrate the hard work and magic coming out of Anchorage’s Startup Weekend and kick off an amazing week of over 30 entrepreneurial events happening for Anchorage’s Startup Week! Join the Startup Launch Party at Williwaw to hear Anchorage Startup Weekend participants pitching new business ideas and eat, drink, and network with entrepreneurs, community leaders and small business owners from across Anchorage. Let’s celebrate innovation and opportunity in our community! Pitches begin at 5:30pm and tickets are available at EventBrite.com. (Williwaw, 609 F Street)
TALK DERBY, WATCH DERBY
Join members of Rage City Rollergirls to talk derby. Rage City is currently recruiting rollergirls, juniors (ages 7-17), skating officials, non-skating officials, and volunteers. Meet them at Yogurt Lounge to get precious information about getting involved and have all your questions answered. Then, watch derby! Head on over to O’Malley Sports Pavilion for some free derby as the Sockeye Sally’s scrimmage against the Rage City All*Stars. Skates roll at 7:30pm. (Yogurt Lounge, 10998 O’Malley Center Drive)
For a full list of events, visit us online at AnchoragePress.com/Calendar.
