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Sunday, 6 October 2013 – 5:19 PM | Comments Off on A long-overdue Bent Alaska update — October 2013

Bent Alaska’s blog will continue in hiatus indefinitely; but the Bent Alaska Facebook Group on Facebook is thriving — join us! A long-overdue update from Bent Alaska’s editor.

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Two ICOAA events: Annual Memorial Day picnic on Monday, and MGA pageant coming up on June 2

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 – 2:11 PM | Comments Off on Two ICOAA events: Annual Memorial Day picnic on Monday, and MGA pageant coming up on June 2
Two ICOAA events: Annual Memorial Day picnic on Monday, and MGA pageant coming up on June 2

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, which means it’s time for the Imperial Court’s annual Memorial Day picnic at Kincaid Park on Monday, May 28. That’s also the application deadline for candidates for Mr./Miss/Ms./Mister Gay Alaska, for the annual MGA pageant to be held Saturday, June 2.

Prepping for Pride 2012: Get your tie-dye on!

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 – 1:06 PM | Comments Off on Prepping for Pride 2012: Get your tie-dye on!
Prepping for Pride 2012: Get your tie-dye on!

Alaska Pride Fest in Anchorage this year is June 2–10, and its time to get ready. Join The Family, UAA’s LGBTQA club: come this Friday and make a tie-dye shirt to wear at Pride!

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012

Thursday, 17 May 2012 – 9:06 AM | Comments Off on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012

Today is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), celebrated every May 17 to garner support for the human rights of LGBTQI persons worldwide.

First Annual Scott Turner Memorial Bake Sale: Sunday at Mad Myrna’s

Saturday, 5 May 2012 – 5:49 PM | One Comment
First Annual Scott Turner Memorial Bake Sale: Sunday at Mad Myrna’s

In honor of our dearly departed friend, Scott Turner — who is not dead, he just moved away! — we proudly present the 1st Annual Scott Turner Memorial Bake Sale, benefiting the Four A’s, Sunday at 4:00 PM at Mad Myrna’s.

Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens at Mad Myrna’s through May

Saturday, 5 May 2012 – 2:40 PM | Comments Off on Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens at Mad Myrna’s through May
Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens at Mad Myrna’s through May

Glitterboots will save your life, in Mad Myrna’s rousing & campy production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, playing every weekend through May in Anchorage. Directed by Mad Myrna’s own RJ Haywood!

Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX: “A Mariachi Masquerade”

Friday, 27 April 2012 – 12:00 PM | Comments Off on Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX: “A Mariachi Masquerade”
Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX: “A Mariachi Masquerade”

join Prince Steve and Princess Alexis on celebrating the end of their reign at the Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX, “A Mariachi Masquerade,” at Mad Myrna’s on April 28. All proceeds benefit ICOAA.

March against the war on women: April 28 in Anchorage

Friday, 27 April 2012 – 9:02 AM | 2 Comments
March against the war on women: April 28 in Anchorage

Help defend women’s rights and pursuit of equality at the Unite Against the War on Women March on Saturday, April 28 in Anchorage. Starts at 9th & I at 12:00 noon, marchers will walk to Town Square, where there will be speakers and music.

Celebration of Change 2012: A slideshow celebration

Tuesday, 24 April 2012 – 12:31 PM | Comments Off on Celebration of Change 2012: A slideshow celebration
Celebration of Change 2012: A slideshow celebration

Bent Alaska presents a slideshow of photos from Celebration of Change 2012: Moving Forward, which was held Saturday, April 21 at UAA’s Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Thank you RAW & all the great performers, stage crew, & volunteers for a fantastic Celebration of Change!

Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North

Friday, 20 April 2012 – 11:53 AM | Comments Off on Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North
Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North

Join Anchorage and Mat-Su area youth this Saturday night, April 21, for Anchorage Pride Prom 2012. This year’s theme: Steampunk!

Juneau Pride Chorus holds 2012 spring concert Saturday at the JACC

Friday, 20 April 2012 – 11:19 AM | Comments Off on Juneau Pride Chorus holds 2012 spring concert Saturday at the JACC
Juneau Pride Chorus holds 2012 spring concert Saturday at the JACC

Please join the Juneau Pride Chorus for their annual concert, this Saturday, April 21, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The concert is sponsored by PFLAG Juneau and the Pride Foundation.