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Leslie Kimiko Ward’s “1,000 Cranes” at Out North this weekend & next

Thursday, 16 August 2012 – 11:45 AM | One Comment
1,000 Cranes

Out North Contemporary Art House presents Leslie Kimiko Ward’s 1,000 Cranes, an exploration of f isolation and interdependence, grief and healing, social media, and the transformative powers of collective art — through the end of August.

Spring Awakening at Out North — July 20 to August 4

Wednesday, 18 July 2012 – 1:05 PM | Comments Off on Spring Awakening at Out North — July 20 to August 4
Spring Awakening (thumbnail)

Out North Contemporary Art House and Be Here Now present the Tony-award winning rock musical Spring Awakening in its Alaska premiere at Out North. Spring Awakening will be presented on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July 20 to August 5.

Out North receives $250,000 grant

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 – 3:33 PM | One Comment
Out North Contemporary Art House

Out North Contemporary Art HouseOut North Contemporary Art House announced today that it has received a $250,00 grant from ArtPlace, one of four Alaska grantees — and 47 grantees nationwide — to receive an ArtPlace grant this cycle. Congratulations, Out North! — and thank for your ongoing support of the LGBTQ community, and your dedication and commitment to the arts in Alaska.

Pride 2012, Wednesday, June 6: LGBT civil rights history, Pride Parley poetry, lube wrestling, & float-building

Monday, 4 June 2012 – 11:23 AM | Comments Off on Pride 2012, Wednesday, June 6: LGBT civil rights history, Pride Parley poetry, lube wrestling, & float-building
Pride

Wednesday, June 6: It’s a jam-packed Pride Week day in Anchorage, with two showings of “On These Shoulders We Stand,” local and national LGBT poets at Out North’s Pride Parley, and lube wrestling and float–building at the Raven.

On These Shoulders We Stand: Early gay life and activism in L.A. — June 5–6 in Anchorage

Thursday, 31 May 2012 – 1:49 PM | One Comment
On These Shoulders We Stand: Not everything began with Stonewall.

Not everything began with Stonewall. On These Shoulders We Stand is an illuminating historical account of early gay life and activism in Los Angeles told by the people who lived it. For those of us who supported Prop 5, this film provides perspective and inspiration. The film will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaker, Glenne McElhinney, and local activists. Three showings during Pride Week in Anchorage on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5–6.

Ex-gay survivor Jason Ingram returns to Alaska to tell his story (includes interview)

Friday, 25 May 2012 – 12:52 PM | Comments Off on Ex-gay survivor Jason Ingram returns to Alaska to tell his story (includes interview)
Identity Thieves

Jason Ingram was a young adult Christian in Anchorage when he sought help in dealing with his same-sex attractions through Christian recovery groups and “ex-gay” ministries. He returns to Anchorage to tell his story on Friday, June 1 at Out North. Includes interview. An Alaska Pride Fest 2012 event.

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!

“I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North

Thursday, 12 April 2012 – 4:29 PM | Comments Off on “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North
“I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North

The Pulitzer Prize-winning I Am My Own Wife by playwright Doug Wright plays one weekend only at Out North.

“Desert Hearts” returns to the big screen at Out North

Thursday, 5 April 2012 – 2:02 PM | Comments Off on “Desert Hearts” returns to the big screen at Out North
Desert Hearts (film)

Out North bring the lesbian classic Desert Hearts back to the big screen (free!) this Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7. This groundbreaking 1986 film is loosely based on the equally-groundbreaking 1964 novel Desert of the Hearts by Canadian writer Jane Rule.

Under :30 opens tonight at Out North — shows through Feb. 4

Friday, 27 January 2012 – 10:43 AM | Comments Off on Under :30 opens tonight at Out North — shows through Feb. 4
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.