I've taken several classes with Julie. I love that there's something so fun and full of variety…read moreright here in the heart of Spenard! She also does off site paintings throughout Anchorage and Eagle River. I enjoy the various crafts and projects available. There is literally something for everyone at Julie's studio. Classes available that I haven't done are furniture upcycle, wooden layered paintings, large resin projects, etc.

Julie is a great teacher. Her projects are beautiful and fun to create. I look forward to see…read morewhat new projects she crates to do.

Cute little gift shop with quality coffee drinks and the best customer service I've had in a while…read more I got to try the local syrups to help be decide between the spruce tip or Alaskan syrup. They have instagramable neon signs, local made gifts for just about anyone you know (but they don't seem crafty, and are quality items). I just wish I had more time so that I could have participated in their drop in creative studio space. I love making art, so these are my people. Even the coffee cups had local art on them - a different design with each size. It is a family business with nice people, and I endorse this shop and cafe! P.S. I am a coffee snob and enjoyed my drink. And the spruce tip did not taste like a Christmas tree as one might expect it to.

Well, I stopped by there with my coworkers, I'm in town for a conference and we try to really…read moresupport local businesses. We learned of this spot for coffee and I stopped in to enjoy a nice macchiato and the lovely creations that they had for sale. The young lady behind the counter was nice and engaging, informative, and I will be coming back before the end of my conference.

There are a a lot of cool specimens a here but it's a little unusual, too. There are taxidermed…read moreanimals that are not from Alaska at all, and a series of molds of humanoid bones that mark evolutionary diversions through the millennia. --It was definitely interesting but could probably be laid out in a more cohesive way. I guess I'd say: go here with the understanding that you will see a lot of unique artifacts and animals. However, you might not be able to see how they are related/connected to one another... because, really, they're not.

Cute little museum with big personalities. Scavenger hunts are loads of fun. Great customer service…read morefrom front desk.

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.

Nice, friendly little Post. Great place for VFW members and their guests. Outstanding steak night…read moreThursday 6-9. Best to call ahead to reserve a prime steak with all the trimmings for only $22!

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.

I went here to see some photography (sponsored by Recover Alaska). The prints were from various…read morephotographers throughout the state. They were simple, clean, and beautiful with minimal editing (kind of a "photojournalist" style). The space is in a tricky, oddball location (the "yellow submarine" building downtown, you know the one!) but the interior is bright, minimalist, and pleasing on the eyes. The refreshments on hand were also pretty great. Would love to come here for a photo show again...would love to have some of my own work on these walls...someday.

I really like to support local artists, and I have been fortunate to see great shows in Anchorage…read moreby Enzina Marrari. Recently, she produced a performance called of relation, and it took place at Out North, which is a first for me at this venue. I know Out North used to be in another place that is now Cyrano's, but this spot seems fitting. The main floor is a large open room with photographs, of what I'm assuming are this month's art show, and the performance took place in 3 rooms upstairs from here. Overall, it was a good show and a good time. I would like to come here again, and maybe even see the other businesses this sidewalk mall houses. It's old and has other oddball merchants, like an Ombudsman, that seem as interesting as this venue. Would check out again.

I have had the pleasure of taking two classes from Turnagain Ceramics over the past few years and I…read morekeep wanting to take more! The staff that work at Turnagain Ceramics are very encouraging and skillful. I am always amazed seeing what they are creating, jealous too! The classes are reasonably priced considering all the materials and instruction provided. I look forward to being able to take more classes and improve my skill. Parking here is easy as they have their own little lot.

What a great place!! Warm, friendly staff and an amazing selection of clays and supplies for sale…read more A little oasis.