I had kind of forgot about our little gem of a theater Cyrano's!…read more To be completely honest the last time I went to a play here was when it was still downtown. I feel terrible I've neglected our wonderful little art house. The theater itself is so perfect and intimate, you feel absolutely immersed in the action when you're there. The volunteer staff is as friendly as could be, and amazingly helpful. The concession stand features LOCAL soda brewer Beach Tribe Sodas by Mike Jipping as well as Alaska made chocolates. They also have complimentary bottled water for patrons. The ticket prices are very reasonable. *pro tip- call them directly to purchase your tickets and skip the "booking fee" center ticks charges.

This is a terrific local theater with well curated shows and delightful acting. The theater is…read morequite small and probably sits somewhere in the vicinity of 75-100 people. This means there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I was introduced to Cyranos in December of 2022 when I came for The Twelfth Night. The ability of actors and actresses to perform Shakespeare is, to my understanding, the measuring stick of truly superb acting. And the performers were excellent. They applied well thought out subtext and demonstrated an excellent command of the original language. I was hooked and could not wait to return for more plays. Since then, I have returned for two additional plays: The Book Club and First Day, the Musical. In addition to great acting and singing, the stage designs show an attention to detail and lots of forethought. Each time, I feel like I am walking into a brand new setting. Add the excellent lighting and sound folks back stage, and it's a truly amazing experience. Every performance I have viewed also comes with a new and exciting art gallery on display. The artwork is always intriguing. Additionally, they have a box office with coffee, tea, locally made soda, and a few snacks. I highly recommend this theater. They are doing an excellent job. I will caution you on one thing: parking. It is sort of a nightmare. This is not the place to try and show up at the last minute. Come early and expect there to be some Tetris involved in finding a spot. In winter with large snowfall, the road where many park becomes even more difficult to navigate.

The Alaska Center for Performing Arts is an Anchorage downtown gem ! It was part of the Project…read more80's effort to create a world class performing arts venue in Anchorage. I attended a performance put on by Arctic entries. It was wonderful . The Alaska Center for the performing arts is beautifully designed. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. They made sure that all guests were comfortable and had everything they needed. The acoustics in the theater are outstanding. The seating is comfortable and offers great views from every angle , making it very easy to fully enjoy the performance . As I said earlier the show was spectacular featuring talented local residents who clearly put their hearts and souls into their seven minutes they had on stage to share their story . The atmosphere was warm, and the audience was certainly engaged from the start to finish. I highly recommend the Alaska Center for the performing arts to anyone looking for a memorable and high-quality cultural experience. Whether you're a local Alaskan or a visitor to Anchorage, this venue offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy world class performances and a stunning setting.

As a Valentines Gift to my parents we went to opening night to SIX - The Musical. The broadway show…read moreis based in the Tudor era and the performers are singing original songs inspired by pop artists. Knowing nothing about the musical, I gathered it is based the following, "From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse - remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!" It was a very interesting, fast pace, audience participation and entertaining musical. It is nice to see a Broadway performance in Anchorage. Tickets ranged from $49 and up. Seats near the stage were over $150 while we opted for the Mezzanine seats @ $49. As you can see from the Mezzanie picture, we had wonderful seats. Overall: 4 stars for the Musical, the friendly staff, comfortable seats. The theater itself is beautifully decorated. Only CON is CenterTix doesn't have a Military Discount for all shows. It only has "special" dates for different associations. They say they do, but couldn't find any.

We always have fun when we go. Tonight one of the people in our party won $1000. The staff here…read moreare very attentive and helpful and super friendly. There's a nice snack bar, rat race, lots pull tabs, and various winning opportunities besides bingo. I really like the electronic pads. They're super easy to use. The best thing about herring is the vibe is very upbeat and friendly.

I think we have new hobby. Tudor bingo. The union invited us…read morefor a night out and it was a lot of fun. Having not played some of the patterns or on the computer, we had to figure out some things. The hall supplies experts that help you through. They walk around answering questions and help to make the night a positive. If I've done the math correctly, for $10 you get five games of play. Twenty-four cards each. They also sell pull tabs and offer a 50/50 jackpot. Sadly, they've discontinued the progressive option. Blaine's Kitchen is inside and available for dinner or a quick snack. It's not great tasting but will suffice in a pinch. They have many choices, mostly burgers and fries. Each game paid out $1000, which we did not win. It ran for two hours, 7:30-9:30. We enjoyed the night out and it wasn't a strain on our budget. 03/23

Went to Gold Cache bingo, never again. Their machines are very different from what we're used to…read moreand their games are weird. Their last games, you're supposed to be marking numbers from previous games. Very confusing and we did not enjoy ourselves at all. Got a pretzel with the cheese, I swear to God it was melted plastic, not cheese. Disgusting. One and done.

Always clean and service is great very professional stuff way better than Tudor Road Bingo. They…read moremake spending your money fun here.

I would give zero stars if I could…read more I am extremely disappointed and concerned with how The Dome handled the situation involving my 7-year-old son. The incident occurred during the summer of 2025. At the time, The Dome told my son's stepmother that he would be allowed to return this year. However, I am now being told that he has been permanently removed from the program. My son has been receiving behavioral health services through Alaska Child and Family Services and Child and Family Development since March 2024, and he has had an IEP through his school since the 2022-2023 school year. Despite his age and documented needs, The Dome permanently removed him without properly investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. My son was not given three warnings before being removed from the program. We also requested additional documentation and information about what happened, but our concerns were not properly addressed. My understanding is that my son was told by an older child to damage property. Yet, the older child involved was not removed from the program, while my 7-year-old was permanently removed. I find this extremely unprofessional and unfair. If The Dome had already decided to permanently remove my son, why was his stepmother told that he could return this year? Why were we not given clear communication or the opportunity to address the situation? Children, especially those with behavioral and developmental needs, deserve patience, understanding, appropriate support, and a fair process. I am asking The Dome to provide transparency and accountability regarding how this situation was handled and why the decision to permanently remove my son was made without properly investigating the circumstances.

I brought my daughter here for a special winter toddler time that was from 10am - 1pm at $5/child…read more It was okay, and I would return. I expected a lot more blocks and building toys but my toddler was able to have a lot of fun and make her rounds. They had soft frisbees, soft balls, little bikes, etc. There was a face painter who was not only talented, but was super fast and we appreciated that because the line was long and toddlers can't be expected to be so patient. I had no idea this facility runs as a gym also. There's an area off to the side with equipment. They have a track. I was aware however, that many different teams hold practice here.

As always, 3 Barons is an event our family looks forward to and enjoys immensely. Lots of laughter,…read morelearning and great food and frolic, which are an excellent combination. Some of my favorite food trucks always come to this event - Russian and Turkish foods. I also tried a new one this year, yummy crab cakes! I really enjoy the SCA fighting demos. In the evening add a touch of mead and bawdy pirate tunes and it makes for a perfect day.

Eagle River is a bedroom community just North of Anchorage. The only year round attraction in…read moreEagle River is the Nature Center (see separate review) at the end of Eagle River Road. Eagle River has a few festivals throughout the year that are worth seeing. Bear Paw Festival is Eagle River's yearly fair held in July. It consists of a parade, fair type booths and many activities for the whole family. Each year the Bear Paw has a different theme. Last year it was Pirates, this year it is a Circus theme. Some of the events include a slippery salmon toss, outhouse races and a salmon cook-off. Eagle River Scottish Highland Games is held at the Lion's park every June. If you like the sound of bagpipes and watching large men throwing even larger objects about, this event is for you.

We were in Anchorage visiting friends while celebrating my birthday. We had a lovely dinner at the…read moreCrow's Nest and then my Boo and friends surprised me with an outing to Sweet Cheeks. They know how I love Burlesque and this was so fun and a great surprise. Sweet Cheeks was also having a Potbelly Pig fundraiser. So it was a win-win. I love animals and the burlesque was fun to watch. The emcee was delightful, she was engaging and lovely and kept the party going all while keeping everyone in place without getting too unruly. She's a pro. They had Bingo which was included in parts of the acts as well as a private auction. We had tons of fun and the dancers were pretty and sexy. Be sure to be ready to tip those girls!! Bring your ones! I wish I could post some pics but understandably cameras are not allowed. Oh, well, that means you HAVE to go. Enjoy!!