Articles by Bent Alaska
Bent Alaska is Alaska's LGBTQA blog founded by E. Ross in March 2008 and now edited (as of October 2011) by Melissa S. (Mel) Green.
Last Frontier Drag Kings host King Knoajj’s Bday Bash and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Allie Hernandez presents the Last Frontier Drag Kings on Saturday, March 10, for King Knoajj’s Bday Bash and St Patrick’s Day Celebration — the Kings’ fourth show at the S Lounge. Auction proceeds will benefit One Anchorage.
Arctic Heat 2012
Come to Arctic Heat, Alaska’s Bear & Leather weekend, this Friday through Sunday at The Raven and Mad Myrna’s! Winners of the titles Mr. Alaska Bear, Alaska Bear Cub, Mr. Alaska Leather, and Ms. Alaska Leather will represent their titles during a two-year of reign, and my travel, speak, participate, and assist in local club fundraising.
Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?
A petition for the documentary Bully to reach its intended audience, same-sex marriage in Archie’s world, abuse of transgender children, discrimination against the children of LGBT parents of color, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Brawl of the Wild 3: Rage City Rollergirls vs. Fairbanks Rollergirls at Dena’ina Center
It’s not just Fur Rondy, it’s also Roller Derby Rondy — as Anchorage’s Rage City Rollergirls All Stars take on the visiting Fairbanks Rollergirls All Stars in Brawl of the Wild 3. The action takes place March 3 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Girl Scouts of Alaska.
First Friday in Anchorage: Christopher Constant, Erin Pollock, and Elizabeth Ellis
First Friday in Anchorage has a wealth of new art being shown at galleries and cafés around town, including works by Christopher Constant at Treft.Punkt, Erin Pollock at Side Street, and Liz Ellis at Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop (also a Dine Out for Equality fundraiser for One Anchorage).
Fairbanks for One Anchorage: Music, dessert, & fun at UAF Pub
Fairbanksers are holding a fundraiser for the equal rights of their fellow Alaskans 360 miles south this Thursday, March 1 at the Pub in UAF’s Wood Center . The fundraiser, for One Anchorage, will feature a night of live music from local Fairbanks talent, and a dessert auction of donated baked goodies.
Being gay and black: A discussion of intersecting identities — Wednesday at UAA
Being Gay and Black: A Discussion of Intersecting Identities is an open discussion of the intersecting identities between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and black individuals.
Bessie Smith, singer (Black History Month)
Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s, known as the Empress of the Blues, and was a major influence on subsequent jazz vocalists. Bent Alaska presents her story as part of our celebration of Black History Month 2012.
Sara’s News Roundup 2/27/12: Another federal ruling against DOMA
The prospects for marriage equality in Alaska, another decision against DOMA in the federal courts, same-sex marriage in Kenya, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White play Palmer, Anchorage, & Talkeetna
Whistling Swan Productions presents Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White in two shows: at Vagabond Blues in Palmer on Saturday, March 3, and at the Sydney Laurence Theatre at the PAC in Anchorage on Sunday, March 4. They’ll perform a third show at Latitude 62 in Talkeetna on Wednesday, March 7.
