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VIDEO John Cook Trio Together Again

VIDEO John Cook Trio Together Again

John Cook Trio By Josh Fryfogle Just over three years ago Make a Scene was a new publication.  We had worked with many musicians under the moniker in other capacities, production and promotion, but as our mission evolved, so did our methods.  It was our second printed issue which featured local musician ...

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VIDEO Pinkus Pilsner Review

VIDEO Pinkus Pilsner Review

By Josh Fryfogle My neighbor and I like to sample curious new beers.  Beer nerds, you might call us.  You won’t find a lot of domestic beers, like Coors, Bud, or Miller in our refrigerators.  Instead, names like Lindeman, Pinkus, Dogfish Head, Stone, these are the types of beers we drink.  ...

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VIDEO Scout Smith and Steve MacCarthy

VIDEO Scout Smith and Steve MacCarthy

Scout Smith & Steve MacCarthy By Josh Fryfogle Scout Smith is a name that many will already recognize.  At the surprising age of 17, this young lady is already well into carving her niche in the local music scene. Last year I attended a performance from Scout at a local benefit event, ...

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VIDEO It's About Time: City Remembers History

VIDEO It's About Time: City Remembers History

It’s About Time:  The City of Wasilla Remembers History I’ve been watching closely while the City of Wasilla has relocated, revamped, restored and reinvigorated the appreciation of our local history.  The pioneers who built this State did so in humble buildings that still stand today.  The City of Wasilla, under the ...

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S’more Love

S’more Love

By Heather Shields Ever had those moments where you simply stop and think, “Life is good”.  I am learning to praise Him in the storm and I am rejoicing as I see Him break the clouds but for a moment that I may see the sun shine once again. Life has ...

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Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails... By Nancy Van Loon... Getting up at four o’clock in the morning is not much fun until you remember you are going to Seward, Alaska, on a real honest-to-goodness train. You need to get up that early if you live in Wasilla, because the train from Anchorage departs ...

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Digital Copy of Our New Issue... Enjoy!

Digital Copy of Our New Issue... Enjoy!

MakeASceneAK.com is striving to become a full-convergence media service.  Not only is our website improving every month, but we are also making available a digital copy of the newspaper layout for your perusal. Also, look for new video content that we have uploaded this month. As media inevitably converges, print, audio, and ...

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VPA presents:  Pride & Prejudice

VPA presents: Pride & Prejudice

VPA presents Pride & Prejudice By Sam Hanson Valley Performing Arts is celebrating its 35th year of enhancing the cultural and intellectual spirit of the community through theatre arts. Our first play of the season, Pride and Prejudice- a drama/comedy, sponsored by Wells Fargo and based on a novel by Jane Austen.  This ...

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Static Cycle and Others at AK State Fair Borealis Stage

Static Cycle and Others at AK State Fair Borealis Stage

By Josh Fryfogle Static Cycle has broken the mold for local rock bands.  What they are doing currently is paving the way for others to follow suit.  This group, fronted by Jared Navarre, represents what I’ve come to see as a new phase in the local music scene.  In this new ...

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Ode to Uncle Ted

Ode to Uncle Ted

A Young David Parks, 1999, with Ted Stevens in Washington, D.C. (photo caption)... Ode to Uncle Ted: A Lesson in Statesmanship for Alaska’s Next Generation... By David Parks, M.A. ... How did the Incredible Hulk become “Alaskan of the Century”?  For more than 40 years, Ted Stevens did a little something for everyone – ...

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Nathan Lopez Project ON THE AIR

Nathan Lopez Project ON THE AIR

No matter if you are religious, or if your spiritual leanings differ, sincerity is admirable.  Nathan is sincere in his spiritual beliefs, and that definitely comes through in his new single release, ‘Satisfy’. An interesting point is that the name ‘Jesus’ is only heard twice throughout the track.  This is refreshing, ...

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Daniel Russell and his Fractal Tubes

Daniel Russell and his Fractal Tubes

Daniel Russell And His Fractal Tubes Daniel Russell and I met at a coffee shop recently to discuss his inventions.  That’s correct, Daniel Russell is actually an inventor – right here in our midst. He gave me a packet with a copy of his patent papers, and an opening letter: “…Fractal Tube Reinforcement ...

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Midsummer Garden and Art Faire

Midsummer Garden and Art Faire

And Now, Something Totally Different… By Amy Tucker Director Gaia Tribal Belly Dance “A Garden of Art, Street Performance, and fun” might only begin to describe the Midsummer Garden and Art Faire that will be taking place in the heart of Palmer July 24 from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. How do you do ...

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Hurricane Dave Releases CD

Hurricane Dave Releases CD

CHEECHAKO SONGWRITER SINGS ABOUT (WHAT ELSE?) ALASKA ON NEW CD ANCHORAGE, Alaska – He still hasn’t caught a halibut, climbed Denali or wrestled a grizzly. But in two short years, country/folk singer-songwriter Hurricane Dave has absorbed much of what makes Alaska a great place to live, and he has put it ...

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Emergency Preparedness Fair 2010

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2010

19 August 2010

…By Debra McGhan… Be an Every Day Hero. Get prepared Mat-Su!… September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Are you and your family prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster? Do you have a survival kit and know what to do if you are unable to obtain emergency support during a disaster? Want a fun way you [...]

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S’more Love

S’more Love

19 August 2010

By Heather Shields Ever had those moments where you simply stop and think, “Life is good”.  I am learning to praise Him in the storm and I am rejoicing as I see Him break the clouds but for a moment that I may see the sun shine once again. Life has been rather busy lately and [...]

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Marshmallow’s Healing Affects

Marshmallow’s Healing Affects

19 August 2010

…By Dori Cranmore R.N., Herb Specialist… When we think of marshmallows, generally the image of a white, sugary fluff ball comes to mind, right?  Or a big fire with a bag of sugary fluffed candy ready to go on the end of a stick to roast to a toasty brown, melting the insides, then  squished between [...]

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Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails

19 August 2010

Riding the Rails… By Nancy Van Loon… Getting up at four o’clock in the morning is not much fun until you remember you are going to Seward, Alaska, on a real honest-to-goodness train. You need to get up that early if you live in Wasilla, because the train from Anchorage departs at six a.m. [...]

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VIDEO It’s About Time: City Remembers History

VIDEO It’s About Time: City Remembers History

18 August 2010

It’s About Time:  The City of Wasilla Remembers History I’ve been watching closely while the City of Wasilla has relocated, revamped, restored and reinvigorated the appreciation of our local history.  The pioneers who built this State did so in humble buildings that still stand today.  The City of Wasilla, under the direction of Mayor Rupright, has [...]

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Beneficial Info

16 August 2010

Beneficial Info It’s both sad and reassuring that we need a special section this month for all the benefits that are happening. So many good people doing so much for those in our community who need us. Charity is often relegated to large organizations, but my favorite type of charity is the kind that [...]

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Digital Copy of Our New Issue… Enjoy!

Digital Copy of Our New Issue… Enjoy!

16 August 2010

MakeASceneAK.com is striving to become a full-convergence media service.  Not only is our website improving every month, but we are also making available a digital copy of the newspaper layout for your perusal. Also, look for new video content that we have uploaded this month. As media inevitably converges, print, audio, and video are becoming one medium [...]

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Posted in Alaskana, Arts, Community News, Food, Home & Health, Literature, Music, Outdoors, People, Politics, Sports, Teen Scene, Theatre, Upcoming EventsComments (0)

VIDEO John Cook Trio Together Again

VIDEO John Cook Trio Together Again

16 August 2010

John Cook, the originator of the group’s effort, moved to Asheville, North Carolina three years ago. It was a loss for the local music scene, but Cook will forever have a spot in the hearts and minds of music fans in Alaska. John’s distinct, rough voice, a voice with gravel in it, lends an instant familiarity that compliments perfectly to his intimate songwriting style. His songs are emotional, but his live performance is masterful, working the crowd at Schwabenhof just like old times.

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VIDEO Scout Smith and Steve MacCarthy

VIDEO Scout Smith and Steve MacCarthy

16 August 2010

Scout Smith & Steve MacCarthy By Josh Fryfogle Scout Smith is a name that many will already recognize.  At the surprising age of 17, this young lady is already well into carving her niche in the local music scene. Last year I attended a performance from Scout at a local benefit event, and she certainly carried her own; [...]

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Posted in Alaskana, Community News, Music, People, Teen SceneComments (0)

VPA presents:  Pride & Prejudice

VPA presents: Pride & Prejudice

16 August 2010

VPA presents Pride & Prejudice By Sam Hanson Valley Performing Arts is celebrating its 35th year of enhancing the cultural and intellectual spirit of the community through theatre arts. Our first play of the season, Pride and Prejudice- a drama/comedy, sponsored by Wells Fargo and based on a novel by Jane Austen.  This story still receives considerable attention [...]

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