Spenard is a part of my identity. My great-grandparents homesteaded near Romig Hill. My parents met at local watering hole, Chilkoot Charlies. I made my pilgrimage there 21 years later. I had my first kiss in the history section of Title Wave. When I was born, I was brought to a home that sits on…
After a federal seizing, a legal battle, an auction and more, Spenardians have an idea for where they want the Paradise Inn palm tree to rest. The 22-foot-tall broken neon symbol of Spenardian pride will be welcomed with a homecoming parade in the near future. Melissa Rustemov Lohr and Mike Linz both said in…
2018-06-01T16:11:37+00:00
in Art and Culture, Uncategorized
Five local artists and photographers will be hosting an art show on the second Friday in June called “Aggregate Mass” at the Church of Love in Spenard. The show will feature work from local photographers and artists Young Kim, Adan Hernandez, Allison Theriault, Ted Kim and Ryan Chernikoff. “Aggregate Mass” first started out as series…
Tucked in the middle of Fireweed Lane lives Palace of Rugs, owned by Chereyl D’Amour and Seyavash Daryai. The building’s exterior seems somewhat ordinary, but is no match for what’s inside. Over 800 rugs line the walls of the space, each one different than the next. Palace of Rugs in Anchorage opened their doors in…
2018-04-17T20:05:19+00:00
in Art and Culture, Hungry?, News, Uncategorized
The historic Carousel Lounge will be opening its doors to the public this spring. The neighborhood soft opening will be sometime at the end of April, and a grand opening will take place June 9, said owner Paul Berger. The bar will house three pool tables, four dart boards, a jukebox and a punching bag….
