Author Archives: Bent Alaska

About Bent Alaska

Bent Alaska is Alaska's LGBTQA blog founded by E. Ross in March 2008 and now edited (as of October 2011) by Melissa S. (Mel) Green.

Juneau Pride Chorus holds 2012 spring concert Saturday at the JACC

Please join the Juneau Pride Chorus for their annual concert, this Saturday, April 21, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The concert is sponsored by PFLAG Juneau and the Pride Foundation. Continue reading

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Celebration of Change 2012: Moving Forward — this Saturday at UAA

Celebration of Change, the annual celebration of Alaska women’s art, music, poetry, dance, and humor will take place this Saturday, April 21, at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Continue reading

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2012 Alaska Pride Young Adult Recognition Award: Nominations due Friday, April 20

Nominations for the Alaska Pride Young Adult Recognition Award are due Friday, April 20. Continue reading

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Sara’s News Roundup 4/16/12: The roots of antigay hostility

The roots of antigay hostility; coming out in a supportive family is good for LGB health; transition-related medical expenses are tax-deductible; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska. Continue reading

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Eye make-up, the drag diva way

Come meet the candidates for Imperial Crown Prince and Princess XX and learn a few make up techniques along the way! — taught by some of your local drag divas this Sunday, April 15, at Mad Myrna’s. (It’s more fun than doing your taxes!) Continue reading

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Fetish Ball 2012: Society’s Dark Secrets benefits Four A’s

Fetish Ball 2012: Society’s Dark Secrets is this Saturday night at Mad Myrna’s. Fetish Ball is an annual benefit for the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s). All proceeds benefit the Four A’s Food Bank. Continue reading

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Ask Lambda Legal: Day of Silence

In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a high school student’s question about GLSEN’s Day of Silence, which will be observed on April 20. Continue reading

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Wind Through Trees

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Bent Alaska presents “Wind Through Trees,” a collection of haiku by Barbara Soule. Continue reading

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UAA observes SafeZone Celebration Week, April 12–20

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observes SafeZone Celebration Week on from April 12 through 20, with a host of SafeZone activities on the UAA campus and at University Center in midtown Anchorage. Continue reading

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An untitled poem by Marcie Winter

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Bent Alaska presents this untitled poem by Marcie Winter. Continue reading

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