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.
Fairbanks Rollergirls: Gold Diggers vs. Raven Rebels this Saturday at Carlson Center
Fairbanks Rollergirls: Derby with a heart of COLD — and no one can doubt that its been plenty cold in Fairbanks this winter. Which means THESE rollergirls are in their element: watch Saturday, Feb. 4, as the Gold Diggers and Raven Rebels square off against each other in a brutal battle of wills.
Saturday night: “Love and Hate” fundraiser for Operation Morale Boost
Love and Hate… Makin’ up… or breakin’ up! Come on out for another fundraiser for Operation Morale Boost on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Mad Myrna’s!
Bent Alaska celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Bent Alaska will be carrying a number of features and stories this month in celebration of Black History Month, and celebrating the lives and achievements of Black LGBTQ people in particular.
First Friday at Modern Dwellers: Hot chocolate, espresso, and local art
What better way to warm up a new month with a First Friday amid hot chocolate, espresso, and the work of local artists? Anchorage artisan chocolatier Modern Dwellers is giving us two First Fridays on February 3, with Lara Cleary’s “Anatomy of a Feeling” downtown and Meg Goodman’s “Heart Shaped Box” midtown.
Under :30 opens tonight at Out North — shows through Feb. 4
Out North Contemporary Art House presents The 18th Annual Under :30 Show, featuring work by Eric Giliam, Leslie Kimiko Ward, and Stephanie Ajax Brown. Four shows on Fridays and Saturdays. Jan. 27 –28 & Feb. 3–4 at 8:00 PM.
Dine Out for Equality: Spenard Roadhouse, Snow City, & Sacks Cafe in support of One Anchorage
Dine Out for Equality at Spenard Roadhouse (Jan. 30), Snow City Cafe (Feb. 14), or Sacks Cafe & Restaurant (Feb. 27) — and show your support for One Anchorage!
Ms. Alaska Leather presents: The LAST $HITTY Sunday Show
Ms. Alaska Leather Sarha Shaubach will present The LAST $hitty Sunday Show on Sunday, January 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Mad Myrna’s. Hosted by Ms. Alaska Leather & Riley Roo Bar.
One Anchorage Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, Jan. 29
Join One Anchorage for a Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, January 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Join us for a fun walk, run, ski, or bike ride or just come for warm refreshments and food. It’s a great opportunity to make a donation to One Anchorage! (You can also contribute online.)
“Tomboy” screens at the Bear Tooth Monday, Jan. 30
In “Tomboy” (2011) by filmmaker Céline Sciamma, 10-year-old Laure is a girl who introduces herself to the kids in her new neighborhood as “Mikael”, a boy. “Tomboy” plays at the Bear Tooth in Anchorage on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 5:30 PM.
“Milk” screening Sunday benefits One Anchorage
Come out Sunday, January 22nd for a screening of Gus Van Sant’s Milk, starring Sean Penn in his Oscar–winning performance as openly gay politician Harvey Milk. Suggested donations of $5 will benefit One Anchorage in its campaign to gain passage of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative.
