Articles in Anchorage
Brandi Carlile in Anchorage & Fairbanks
Brandi Carlile returns to Alaska this week, with shows at the PAC in Anchorage on Wednesday, July 18, and at Hering Auditorium in Fairbanks on Thursday, July 19. The concerts are part of her Bear Creek Summer Revue Tour, coinciding with the release of her latest studio album, Bear Creek, just last month. Also last month she announced her engagement to Catherine Shepherd. Congratulations!
How to eat red herring, or, Prevo’s response to the MOA tax assessor ruling
In August 2011, court documents in the divorce of Allen Prevo, son of Anchorage Baptist Temple pastor Jerry Prevo, raised questions about the actual ownership of certain ABT properties benefiting from religious property tax exemptions. Now, nearly a year later, Municipality of Anchorage tax assessor Marty McGee has ruled that $61,000 in back taxes are owed on two of those properties. ABT pastor Jerry Prevo is already marshaling his arguments. What will they be? Chances are, they’ll include an unhealthy, high-sodium serving of red herring.
In Mya’s memory: Bridging differences
Many people who attended Mya Dale’s funeral last Friday were angered or upset by what they took from the pastor’s eulogy, and some of that anger found its way onto Facebook. Mel Green responds.
In Mya’s memory: Acceptance is a two-sided responsibility
Many people who attended Mya Dale’s funeral last Friday were angered or upset by what they took from the pastor’s eulogy, and some of that anger found its way onto Facebook. Shannon Sanderson responds.
Another occasion of Pride at Anchorage 4th of July parade
The ICOAA would like to invite everyone to walk in the 4th of July Parade in Downtown Anchorage. Please bring any banners or logos you might have and invite anyone who is part of or supports the GLBTQ community. Be Seen, Be Heard!
Some reflections on Mya Dale’s life and death
Rev. Sara Gavit is the Pastoral Minister at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Anchorage. Here, she shares her thoughts immediately following the June 29 funeral of Mya Dale, who died June 20.
Mary Kristene Chapa & Mollie Judith Olgin shot in Texas — Vigil in Anchorage on Sunday, July 1
Please join us for a brief vigil in Anchorage this Sunday, July 1 at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial on the Park Strip at 5:00 PM for Mary Kristene Chapa (18) and Mollie Judith Olgin (19), who were shot and left for dead last Friday in Portland, Texas. Olgin died; Chapa underwent surgery and is in the hospital. The two women had been in a relationship for five months.
Cory’s Amateur Strip Show, Birthday Edition — Saturday, June 30
Help celebrate Emperor 38 Cory’s birthday by watching hot men and women take their clothes off for your entertainment…and for charity!!! — on Saturday, June 20 at Mad Myrna’s.
Arctic Foxes Summer BBQ Social at Carpentiers Lounge — Thursday, June 28
Join Arctic Foxes Womens’ Rugby Club for an all-you-can eat BBQ on Thursday, June 28 at Carpentier’s Lounge.
Remembering Mya Dale, 1990–2012: Putting suicide in its place
The meaning of Mya Dale’s death is one thing, the meaning of her life is another. Let’s put suicide in its place, but let’s also honor and celebrate the life of a beautiful and remarkable person. A memorial service will take place this Friday, June 29: wear orange.