“Anchorage never stops being interesting”

ADN

By now, I’d guess that all of Anchorage knows about the Alaska Dispatch purchase of the Anchorage Daily News. I think the sale is final today, and although I’m cautiously optimistic for the future (I’ve attended a couple presentations by Alice Rogoff, the new owner, and appreciate her vision for the future of press in Alaska – so far the only change seems to be duplicate content between the two online sites; it will be interesting to watch the evolution) I really hope some of my favorites from the ADN survive.

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Giveaway: Indulging for Mother’s Day @ the 5th Avenue Mall

The 5th Ave

If you’ve been to the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall recently, you’ve probably noticed a few things – “coming soon” signs, new store fronts, and most of all, a buzzing energy coursing throughout the entire building.

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Love Note: Bernie’s Bungalow Patio

Bernie Lion

The grass is still yellow, the sunshine a bit watery and cold, and no leaves have emerged yet… but the patio at Bernie’s Bungalow is open! One of Anchorage’s best outdoor spaces for an after work aperitif, it features lion sculptures, a dragon water fountain, and an archway made out of what might be bumpers… a bit random, sure, but when the sun is shining, live music is rocking, and it’s summertime in Alaska, Bernie’s is a great place to be. Plus, they have a generous supply of heat lamps just in case it gets chilly…