In my Frommer's 2010 Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call guidebook, this theater is listed as being…read morefree. For our relatively short day in Anchorage, we jumped at it based on that fact. But it's not even close to free anymore, if it ever was. We ended up buying a combination ticket (one of the two 30-minute shows plus the 15-minute show about th 1964 earthquake) for $11.95 each. That sounded pretty steep for 45 minutes of edutainment, but we figured that it was worth it to get some exposure to some of the Alaskan sights that we didn't get to see from our cruise excursions. But the quality of the films was mediocre. Of the two thirty-minute films, we chose the Journey to Alaska and Northern Lights Adventure double feature, but in retrospect we should have chosen Alaska Wild! since we were interested in animals. Our film played like a 15-minute infomercial for the Alaska Tourist Bureau (I swear, "Come to Alaska" was uttered at least a dozen times in various forms) followed by a 15-minute docu-mercial about/for some photographer who specializes in shooting the aurora borealis. Don't get me wrong--the footage in both films was beautiful; it's just that the narrative content was superficial and uninteresting. And kind of awkwardly commercial. I enjoyed the earthquake film better, although it is extremely dated. However, the content was interesting and I felt that they did the subject justice in the short time frame. A seismographer explained the physics of earthquakes and the geologic situation in south-central Alaska; several eyewitnesses related unique accounts of their experiences; and original footage and photography illustrated the terror and destruction of the event. The gimmick here is that the small grandstand lurches and shakes for half a minute or so during the show, to mimic the earthquake experience. It was fun, but it didn't add much, and I was kind of annoyed that the noise of the mechanism completely drowned out the film narration during that time. The earthquake-related displays that they have in the lobby help to flesh out the story of the event and are good for killing time until your show. The people are nice and they have a small snack/gift shop...but there are probably better and/or cheaper things to do with 45 minutes in Anchorage.

My husband and I had a great experience watching the aurora/northern lights recorded footages. It…read morefelt like we were there with the videographer, Todd. For us, it was great to see the lights in a big screen for a small fee.

ANNIE AN ABSOLUTE FUN NIGHT!!!!…read more Last night I went to opening night for the musical ANNIE. There was so much laughter in the theater, along with pure enjoyment of the performance on stage. Opening night was full. The audience enjoyed every bit as did I. Sure it was community theater but much better than a night of TV or movie theater. Everyone who enjoys being entertained should make the effort to go. Not enough of Anchorage remembers what a gift we have in the PAC. It was built with oil money that rolled in during the late 80's. The PAC and the shows that are produced there are great gifts to our city. I cannot say enough about the young and experienced talent in this show. The artists that designed the sets used their talented skills to the highest level. They do so much with so little resources. The chorus talent was highly trained. They did not miss a beat. The amazing and talented Annie (a remarkable 13 year old) projected her voice right to us in the very back row. She led the production flawlessly while maintaining her A level grades. Please take the time and enjoy this show. You will get lost in the enjoyment of the play as time flies by and you emerge thoroughly relaxed, in a great mood and highly entertained.

I learned something. Something others should be made aware of…read more The Alaska performing arts has three separate theaters. If you're running late (like we were the last time) and you go in the main doors, you may find yourself being ushered in toward another set of doors adding to the already sinking feeling of being behind. A couple points to note: There are three theaters. The Sydney Laurence, the Atwood, and the Discovery theater. On several (but not all) doors there a list of what plays are where. The main doors lead to the Atwood. A side door around the side of the theater on 6th Avenue leads to the Laurence and Discovery theaters. Since I have now seen performances in all three theaters, I feel confident with all the remaining shows I plan to see. Just hope this helps everyone else.

Tonight I had the pleasure of seeing Cabaret, directed by Christian Heppinstall. If you are in the…read moreAnchorage area, you NEED to go. It was a great performance by all, true to the original play, thoughtful, and highly entertainingly FUN! For the measly price of only $25 for a ticket ($20 military/student) you have to be NUTS not to see it. (I would have gladly paid twice the price.) http://alaskapac.centertix.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=780 I have to admit I expected a mediocre, shortened performance. I was proven wrong, and I could kick myself for not keeping a program to give kuddos to some of the cast. The actor playing the part of Herr Schultz was the standout in my book. Believable, engaging, and beloved skillfully came through. Of course the chorus girls (and boys) were great, as the Emcee played by a 19 year old hopeful talent. The entertainment never stopped. The Wild Berry Theater is a warm venue, and hosts a variety of events. Check them out.

Car show on Friday - total fun! Parade Saturday morning -…read moregood time for all! Two stages with local bands - listen and dance in public woot woot!! Food, crafts, and pony rides - what more could you want? Parking is tough so prepare to walk

I came here on Sunday. This was my first time in eagle river and at Bear Paw Festival. I thought…read morethis was an awesome event! The parking was free, but it took a while to find parking since there was so many people there. Admission was free as well! There were loads of food booths and there were all amazing. I was able to try the waffle, sweet fried pies, taste of Germany, and mac and cheese. + Waffles and Whatnot - Fruity Delight - Lightly sweetened crispy waffle and fruit toppings. Absolutely delicious! + Taste of Germany - Pork Schnitzel - Amazingly delicious! Fried, but not too oily. Breaded to perfection. Yum! + Mac and Cheese - Gourmet Mac - Phenomenal dish! Topped with reindeer sausage and Lay's original chips. + Sweet Fried Pies - Strawberry Pie - The crust was flakey and just the was i liked it. The strawberry filling was a little tart, but still delicious. Overall: I thought this was an amazing fair and would definitely come back next year!

If you can enjoy the annual kitschy, trashy, sleazy, funny affair that is "Christmas in Spenard",…read morethen, congratulations, you're a true resident of Anchortown...and maybe even Spenard. This show is all about life in Alaska, in Anchorage, and in "The 99503". It used to be held at Taproot, which used to be called "The Fly By Night Club, which was owned by Mr Whitekeys, who is the main figure behind this show. Topics include: - Local politicians - Tiny-handed Presidents - Skinny Dick's Halfway Inn - Spam - The cold - A harmonica wildlife solo - Wasilla, and what a dump it is And also: Skinny Dick's Halfway Inn. I don't want to say anything more, for fear or spoiling the fun. It's a great way to share some laughs with friends and family when the days are short and dark. It's just a bummer that it's now held in "The 99501" (RIP Taproot). Seems wrong for Christmas in Spenard to be in...downtown.

So much to learn. We were greeted by a nice gentleman who gave us some good information and then…read morelet us enjoy the museum. Before that day, I'd never known the connection or even heard about "the Magic Carpet" and throle Alaska played in assisting Jewish people.

Small but extremely interesting museum. The connection of alaska and the Jews is amazing. Alaska…read moreairlines saved an unbelievable amount of Jews!

So I can't give a review based on going through the museum but what I can write on is the small…read moregift shop area and customer service while in there. We stopped by with a family member wanting to get a gift for her husband, who collects law enforcement trinkets. The AL Trooper Museum didn't disappoint. Plenty of items to choose from, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins & mugs. I'm sure he'll be pleased with what was purchased. The young man at the counter was very courteous and helped her out and we were on our way. As for what I could see in the museum from the front, it looked pretty cool in there, jam packed with anything and everything related to Trooper law enforcement, complete with an actual car used.

I didn't expect to find this when I was exploring Anchorage, but I'm so glad I did! It was cool to…read morelearn about how law enforcement got started there. They have patches from other places, so bring one to make sure they have yours!

Reserved the medium obstacle course for my daughters 8th birthday, and everyone had a blast…read more The crew setting up and attending were quick, efficient, friendly, professional and great with the kids. The equipment was well maintained and fun was had by all...I'm actually convinced the grown ups had more fun then the kids. Thank you! And we will definitely be making reservations for future events.