Stirring, not stuffy | Alaska Dispatch News
To anyone who associates symphonies with fancy attire and high-brow stuffiness, the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra comes as something of a surprise. After all, their performances feature everything from electric violin solos to whale noises to indoor fireworks to Alaska Native song and dance. At October’s crowd-pleasing Disney Pops concert, half the audience members were still in grade school, singing along in tiaras and costumes based on the movie “Frozen.”It’s not your typical symphony. And that..>> view originalAnchorage Assembly majority does a little shuffle and surprise! Taxes go up | Alaska Dispatch News
A little fudging here, a little of the ol’ soft-shoe there and the Anchorage Assembly’s left wing - kowtowing to Hizzoner Ethan Berkowitz - gave away the budgetary farm, sending the bill to property taxpayers.While pretending Berkowitz’s $481 million operating budget is $2.6 million less than last year’s - and that assertion is laughable - the Assembly’s liberal majority rejected dozens of money-saving amendments and voted 7-4 to let the mayor spend as he pleases.The majority last week voted dow..>> view originalAnchorage's only fire investigator to get long-needed help - Washington Times
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - One of the most recent graduates from the Anchorage Police Department academy will soon bring long-needed help to Anchorage’s only fire investigator and his heavy workload.Fire inspector Brian Dean went through the academy class to learn more about arson investigations. He needs to complete months of field training before he can lead and finish investigations on his own, the Alaska Dispatch News reported (http://bit.ly/1Q6C4oT).He had been filling in whenever fire invest..>> view originalAnchorage shoppers support Small Business Saturday | Local News - KTUU
Tucked away in South Anchorage sits a cluster of locally owned businesses waiting for customers. In the retail world, every dollar counts, especially during the holiday season.The owner of 7E Studio, Kate Sevigny, says Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to buying from small stores like hers – is very important to her business’ bottom line and those of others nearby.“It’s about supporting them and making sure we have that creative, wonderful atmosphere” that small businesses offer, said Se..>> view originalRogers leads San Jose State over Alaska Anchorage 91-87 - Washington Times
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Frank Rogers had career highs of 32 points and 12 rebounds to lead San Jose State over Alaska Anchorage 91-87 on Saturday in the Great Alaska Shootout consolation final.Roberts was 14 of 18 from the floor, including three 3-pointers, to become the first Spartan to reach 30 points since November 2012.Ryan Welage added 17 points and Jalen James 10 for San Jose State (3-3).Rogers had 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting in the first half that ended with the Spartans leading 43-42..>> view originalThousands turn out for 2015 Police Navidad
ANCHORAGE –An estimated 6,000 people filled the Dena’ina Center Saturday for the fifth annual Police Navidad. The free festival is a chance for the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments to get to know their community in a “non-crisis” environment, says Dani Myren with the APD Employees Association.About 200 people were volunteering Saturday, many of which were APD officers and firefighters.“It’s so heartwarming to see all these folks,” said Myren, who spent the past few months organizing Police ..>> view originalDavis Cup final: Murray seals British win
(CNN) -Belgium rode its luck this year in the Davis Cup. It faced a Swiss side bereft of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, a Canadian line-up missing Milos Raonic and Wimbledon quarterfinalist Vasek Pospisil and an Argentina squad devoid of Juan Martin del Potro.But, to the detriment of the Belgians, Andy Murray showed up for this weekend's final in Ghent.Murray clinched Great Britain's first title in the team competition since 1936 when he defeated David Goffin 6-3 7-5 6-3 on Sunday, and it was ..>> view originalSmallBizSat: Anchorage business boasts local expertise as key to compete | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11
Estimated read time1m 17sSmallBizSat: Anchorage business boasts local expertise as key to competeByLiz Raines7:01 PM November 28, 2015ANCHORAGE –On Small Business Saturday, locally owned Skinny Raven Sports says it saw a big boost from last year’s sales.“There’s been a lot of feet through the door, which is awesome,” said general manager Ben Stolpman. “It shows that people value small business.”Despite the fact that you can find almost all of the products Skinny Raven supplies online, at cheaper..>> view originalBlue Raiders leave competition feeling blue in Anchorage tournament | Sports - KTUU
ANCHORAGE -After narrowly winning its first two games in the Great Alaska Shootout by a combined five points, Middle Tennessee State got past Toledo, 78-70 in Saturday's title game. The Blue Raiders claim their first Shootout title.Reggie Upshaw led four Blue Raiders in double figures with 17 points while Giddy Potts contributed 15. Middle Tennessee State shot 53 percent for the game, including 10 for 23 from three point territory.With the win, Middle Tennessee State, the runner-up last season..>> view originalLeaders arrive in Paris for climate conference
(CNN) -World leaders arrived in Paris on Sunday for potentially historic climate talks that will play out amid security concerns driven by the November 13 terror attacks in France.Frustrations over restrictions on protests put in place following the attacks gave rise to what French President Francois Hollande called "scandalous" scuffles between protesters and police at the Place de Republique, the site of a memorial to victims.French authorities have clamped down on public demonstrations in the..>> view original
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