‘Dead Terrorist’ enlivens Anchorage fans
When Jeff Dunham performed at Anchorage’s Egan Center in 1993, tickets cost less than $20 and 900 curious comedy fans showed up to see the young ventriloquist. Friday night more than 6000 people filled Sullivan Arena to near capacity for his latest visit to the state. Top tickets ran $43.
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Reader Monica Wing recommends a trip to the Greek island of Santorini. The white cliffside dwellings surrounding the volcanic caldera offer a stark contrast to the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. Take a donkey ride up the steps but “make sure you have exact change,” she says.
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From Nome to Ketchikan, Alaska cities are gearing up for the Fourth of July with parades and fun events to mark America’s birthday. Check out the events in your area and let freedom ring!
In brief: Matters of Faith
FILIPINO SANTACRUZAN: The Festival of the Holy Cross will be at 12:30 p.m. today at Holy Family Cathedral, 800 W 5th Ave., with special novenas to the Virgin Mary and the Holy Cross followed by a procession where children and young adults portray religious characters in search of the True Cross. Mass will follow the procession. There will be a potluck and social activities at the parish hall. (227-8842)
Sun stands still during the summer solstice
“Did you feel it?” a friend asked on June 20, at about 9:45 p.m. on a sunny Alaska night.
Help knock out noxious weeds this week
Here is a new Web site you all should bookmark: www.weedwar.org. It is maintained by Citizens Against Noxious Weeds Invading the North (CANWIN). I bet you didn’t even know this was Alaska Invasive Weeds Awareness Week. This site will not only tell you all about that, Gov. Palin’s proclamation and all, but has pictures and descriptions of the invasive weeds each and every one of us needs to be aware of. Hats off to Troy and Lori Zaumseil who started the 501(c)(3) non-profit group.
Free salmon for savoring on Saturday
Do you love Alaska salmon? Is it better when someone else does the grilling? And what if it’s free?
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In brief: Matters of faith
KING OF KINGS: Join the Rev. Steve Sanders at The Greater Anchorage Pentecostal Church, 3307 Spenard Road., 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Kids’ classes and friendly people. (337-4377, www.thegapchurch.com/index.html)
