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Where to Find GLBT Alaska – Travel Businesses

Tuesday, 5 May 2009 – 8:50 PM | 2 Comments

Visitors, residents and travel professionals want to know where to find LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly Travel and Tourism Businesses in Alaska. The current list is below.

Do you want to include your Travel and Tourism Business on Bent Alaska’s free Travel Business list? Do you know a gay-owned or gay-supportive travel business that should be here? Please leave a comment below the list or contact Bent through the address in the right hand column.

Disclaimer: This list is not an endorsement or recommendation for the businesses, only a recognition that they are owned by GLBT Alaskans and our Allies.

The main list of Businesses in Alaska is here: Where to Find GLBT Alaska – Business List.

Bent Alaska’s resource list for Alaska’s GLBT organizations, groups and publications remains one of the most often visited pages on the blog. There is also a list for GLBT Alaska’s Annual Events, and Seasonal and Recurring Events.

Alaska’s LGBT Travel Resources

Fairbanks
Tim Stallard
Out in Alaska
Alaska Adventure Travel
P.O. Box 82096
Fairbanks, AK 99708

Anchorage

Earth Bed & Breakfast
Hosts: Lori & Angel
1001 W. 12th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-279-9907
Fax: 907-279-9862

Arctic Fox Inn
327 E 2nd Court
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-272-4818
(toll free) 877-693-1239

A Wildflower Inn
1239 I Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-274-1239
(toll free) 877-693-1239

City Garden B&B
1352 W. 10th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 276-8686
Fax: (907) 276-2358

Copper Whale Inn
440 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(866) 258-7999
(907) 258-7999

Alaskan Leopard B&B
16136 Sandpiper Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Toll Free: 1-877-454-3046
Local: 907-868-1594

Mat-Su Valley

Karen Harris
Alaska Garden Gate B & B
950 S. Trunk Road
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2333

Juneau

The Silverbow Inn
Inn, Bakery, Catering, Cinema, Gallery
120 Second Street
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 586-4146
(800) 586-4146
Fax (907) 586-4242

Haines

The Guardhouse Boarding House
PO Box 853
Haines, Alaska 99827
Phone: 907-766-2566
Toll free: 1-866-290-7445

This Week in LGBT Alaska 5/1/09

Friday, 1 May 2009 – 9:56 AM | Comments Off

This week’s events from the statewide newsletter. Subscribe to Alaska GLBT News.

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Femme Fatale, 5/1 at 8 p.m. and 5/2 at 9 p.m. annual Juneau show and fundraiser for Four A’s.

Rainbow Highway Cleanup with PFLAG & SEAGLA 5/2, 10 a.m.-noon

Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.

Harmony Choir meets at the Center, Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

Anchorage

Graze to Raise 5/1, meet the Identity Team at 5:45 p.m. in the Dena’ina Center.

Sunday worship with MCC Anchorage, 4/26, 2 p.m.

Transgender Support Group, Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.

BBQ Potluck 5/2, 4-8 p.m. in Sisterhood Park.

Industrial Gothique Fashion Show 5/2, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.

Alaska Rainbows monthly dinner 5/2, 5 p.m. Colleen.

Anchorage Frontrunners, Tuesdays starting 5/5, 6 p.m.

GLSEN Alaska chapter meeting 5/7, 7-8 p.m. at the GLCCA.

This Week in LGBT Alaska 4/24/09

Friday, 24 April 2009 – 10:01 PM | Comments Off

This week’s events from Alaska GLBT News:

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Fairbanks

Birthday Party/Dance and Fundraiser for PFLAG & West Valley GSA, for friends 21 and over, at Jeff’s House 4/25, 9 p.m.

A celebration of life for Vat Chea, 4/26, 4 p.m. at Club Alaskan. Potluck and silent auction. Friends, 21 and over, are invited to attend; not open to the general public.

Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.

Harmony Choir meets at the Center, Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

Kenai Peninsula

Homer Community Gathering 4/30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Maura’s Cafe next to the Bunnell Street Art Center. Email Homer PFLAG for more info.

Anchorage

ICOAA Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball 4/25, doors open at 6 p.m., Ball at 7, $10 at Mad Myrna’s.

Sunday worship at MCC Anchorage, 4/26, 2 p.m.

Tansgender Support Group, Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.

Join Identity’s “Graze to Raise” team, registration deadline 4/27. Register online at Alaska Charity Walk. (The Anchorage Graze to Raise is on May 1.)

“Living With Grief: Diversity & End Of Life Care” Seminar 4/29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium, UAA, sponsored by Hospice of Anchorage. Rev. Van Manen, paster of MCC Anchorage, will speak on aspects of death, grief and loss in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered communities.

Queer Night Out 4/29, 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass at Tap Root Cafe.

Bowling, Ballroom and Easter Madness

Tuesday, 7 April 2009 – 11:29 AM | Comments Off

Alaska’s LGBT communities are holding events all over the state this week: Cosmic Bowling in Juneau, Gay Ballroom Dance classes in Fairbanks, a choir forming at the Mat-Su Center, and two Easter events in Anchorage – “Millinery Madness” at Myrna’s, and Easter Sunday at MCC.

SEAGLA Cosmic Bowling Night at the Juneau Bowling Center, April 11, 8-10 p.m.

Cosmic Bowling for community members and their friends. Both men and women are invited to join us at the Juneau Bowling Center, 608 W. Willoughby Ave. Come early for a meet-n-greet in the bar area. Bowling starts at 8 pm and is timed for two hours, so don’t be late. Four lanes have been reserved. SEAGLA

Gay Ballroom Dance Classes in Fairbanks, Tuesdays April 14-May 5, 7:15-9 p.m

Ballroom dance classes for lesbians and gays. The Fox Trot, Swing and Waltz classes will be taught by Kurt Byers and Terri Babers. Each class is two 45 minute sessions of instruction. The cost is $60 per person for the set, or $50 for UAF students, paid at the first session.

“We suspect there is a big unmet desire among the Fairbanks gay community for solid training in ballroom and swing dancing,” wrote Kurt. “That’s a desire we intend to fulfill in a fun and congenial atmosphere.”

The dance classes will be held April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 from 7:15-9 p.m. at the Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westwood Way, off College Road next to Toy Quest. RSVP to Kurt

Harmony Choir at the Mat-Su LGBT Community Center, Mondays 6 – 7 p.m.

Harmony Community Choir is a new a capella group rehearsing at the Center on Monday evenings. “We need singers,” said Talyne. “Must be able to take direction and at least be able to carry a tune.”

The Center is open M-F 5-8 p.m., except Wed. 6-8, at 415 South Bailey, in the Church of the Covenant, in Palmer. The Wednesday social meets at 5 p.m. in the Vagabond Blues coffee shop. Mat-Su Center

Millinery Madness in Anchorage, April 11, dinner at 6 p.m, show at 8 p.m.

Emperor 36 Michael and Empress 36 Paula extend a warm invitation to The Imperial Court’s Easter show “Millinery Madness.” Join us for dinner, a 50/50 raffle, an egg hunt, an Easter bonnet contest and a wonderful drag show. Come out and help raise money for charity. Mad Myrna’s and ICOAA

Easter Sunday with MCC Anchorage, April 12, 2 p.m.

Metropolitan Community Church of Anchorage is hosting a special Easter Worship Service, a time of rejoicing, celebration and worship, followed by a potluck. The service will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.

“Our new place of worship is proving to be very exciting,” said Rev. Norman Van Manen. “The colorful glass windows allow light to enter. The seating causes us to sit a little closer together making the music swell. The warm welcome of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is greatly appreciated. There are exciting things happening at MCC Anchorage.”

Sunday services begin at 2 p.m. and are held in the A-Frame Chapel located at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 2222 East Tudor Road. MCC Anchorage

This Week in LGBT Alaska 4/3/09

Friday, 3 April 2009 – 7:44 PM | Comments Off

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Mat-Su Valley

April’s Follies 4/4, 8-10:30 p.m. Wasilla’s first drag show! At the Best Western on Lake Lucille. $15 person/$25 couple, must be 19 to attend. ICOAA

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.

The Harmony Community Choir is forming at the Center, rehearsals on Thursdays 6-7 p.m.

Anchorage

Celebrate Doug and Calvin’ 25th anniversary at Kodiak Bar 4/3, 9 p.m. until closing.

Alaska Rainbows Dinner 4/4, 5 p.m.

Sixth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage in their new location. 4/5, 2 p.m.

The Men’s Club Pool Party 4/5

April’s Follies bring Drag to the Valley

Wednesday, 1 April 2009 – 3:36 PM | One Comment

It’s Drag Weekend in Wasilla with “April’s Follies,” the first Imperial Court show in the Valley, on Saturday April 4 at the Best Western on Lake Lucille. “April’s Follies” is an adults-only theme night with singers, dancers, and of course lots of drag queens.

“Within 5 minutes of picking up the tickets and flyers from the printer, the tickets were selling,” wrote Imperial Crown Princess April Rains, hostess of the Follies. “Several business hopped on board as sponsors, contributting certificates and clothing. Performers lined up and word got out. It’s going to be an awesome show!”

The Mat-Su Valley is home to a growing gay community, and an LGBT Community Center recently opened in Palmer.

April’s Follies: Tickets available online from ICOAA, or at Mad Myrna’s in Anchorage, Dangerous Curves and Mila’s Botique in Wasilla, and College Floral in Fairbanks. $15 person/$25 couple, must be 19 to attend. Ask about discounted hotel rates and group rates for 10 or more.

This Week in LGBT Alaska 3/27/09

Friday, 27 March 2009 – 3:54 PM | Comments Off

March 31 is the deadline to apply for the PFD and use Pick.Click.Give to donate to Alaska’s LGBT organizations.

Early voting has begun for the Anchorage municipal election.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory has updates on Mt. Redoubt’s activity, currently at Red Alert.

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center is open M-F 5-8 p.m. The social group meets Wednesdays, 5 p.m. at Vagabond Blues in Palmer. Election of the Board of Directors 4/1, 5 p.m. at the Center.

Anchorage

“Sordid Lives” 3/27-3/28 at 7 p.m., 3/29 dinner at 5 p.m. & show at 8. Mad Myrna’s.

Boot Camp: Fetish Ball, 3/28, 9:30 p.m. Fashion show by The Look, piercing demo by The Hole Look. $15, proceeds to benefit the Four A’s food bank. Mad Myrna’s.

Fifth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage in their new location. 3/29, 2 p.m.

Sheila Selkregg house party 3/29, 4:30 p.m.

LGBTQ Personal Experiences at UAA, in Anchorage & Beyond, a panel discussion for Women’s History Month, 3/31, 7 p.m.

Gay AK Round-up

Tuesday, 24 March 2009 – 9:52 PM | Comments Off

The Last Queer Frontier

Anchorage PrideFest 2009 will be June 13-21 with the theme The Last Queer Frontier. The highlight of PrideFest is the Celebrating Diversity Parade and the Festival on the Delaney Park Strip on June 20. The Festival features live entertainment, vendors, food, friends and fun, all under the glorious Midnight Sun. Parade and Vendor applications are available on the Links page.

Growing Mat-Su Center seeks funding

The Mat-Su LGBT Community Center opened its doors on Monday. “I’m very encouraged by the size of our coffee meetings,” writes Brianne. “At this time we could really use a contribution towards setting up Internet and phone access in our office. Also we very much need bookshelves.” The Center is open Monday-Friday 5-8 p.m. and the coffee social is on Wednesdays, 5 p.m. at Vagabond Blues in Palmer.

Conservatives notice Alaskans Together

Alaskans Together was mentioned by The Catholic Anchor and the Alaska Standard in an article opposed to the Fairbanks school board’s decision to add gender identity to the non-discrimination policies: “The policy change was a welcome move by an increasingly well-organized group of gay rights advocates in Alaska. The Web site for the activist group Alaskans Together expressed hope that the new policy would set an example for future action by other schools and governments across Alaska.”

Men of Anchorage on Meetup

Men of Alaska is a group for gay men in Anchorage, Alaska and surrounding areas who meet for social events and community service projects. Gay men visiting from outside of Alaska are also welcome to join to find events that are happening during their visit.

Out in Alaska summer trips

Out in Alaska has awesome adventures planned for this summer, including backpacking in Gates of the Arctic National Park (June 5-13), backpacking in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (June 15-21 – women’s trip, and August 18-24), rafting the incredible Copper River (July 18-25), and kayaking in Kenai Fjords (Aug. 3-7). No experience necessary, just be in good shape and ready for adventure. Ask Tim about the local discount.

This Week in LGBT Alaska 3/20/09

Friday, 20 March 2009 – 12:58 PM | Comments Off

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Fairbanks

Gender Bender Party, a fundraiser for Fairbanks PFLAG and Interior AIDS Association. 3/21, 8 p.m. 21-and-over.

Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center social support group meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Vagabond Blues in Palmer.

Anchorage

LunaFest women’s film festival at Out North 3/20-3/21, 7 p.m.

Electronox 3/21, 9 p.m at Mad Myrna’s.

“Sordid Lives” performed live at Mad Myrna’s. Sunday Dinner Matinee on 3/22, 5 p.m.

Fourth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage at their new location. 3/22, 2 p.m.

Transgendered Alaskans’ Social Group (TASG) meets Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.

This Week in LGBT Alaska 3/13/09

Friday, 13 March 2009 – 1:07 PM | Comments Off

Check out this week’s events from Alaska GLBT News.

Juneau

SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.

Fairbanks

MILK at the Blue Loon, the last showing is 3/14, 8 p.m.

Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su LGBT Community Center social support group meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Vagabond Blues in Palmer.

Anchorage

“Sordid Lives: A Black Comedy About White Trash” opens tonight! Performed live at Mad Myrna’s, Fridays & Saturdays 3/13-3/28, 7 p.m. (the date on the poster is incorrect.)

Third Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage 3/15, 2 p.m.

Transgendered Alaskans’ Social Group (TASG) meets Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.

PFLAG meeting 3/17, 7 p.m. at the GLCCA.