🌱 Anchorage Opera Postpones "Missing" + Rosie Brennan + Library

Anchorage AK

09 February, 2022

5:37 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Anchorage Daily. First, today's weather: Windy in the morning; cloudy. High: 26 Low: 16. Here are the top three stories today in Anchorage: The Anchorage Opera has made the difficult decision to postpone performances of "Missing" due to the omicron variant. The opera is a piece about missing and murdered women, designed to bring healing to Indigenous communities. Ticketholders can use their ticket when the dates are rescheduled, get a full refund, or donate the ticket back to the Anchorage Opera. (Alaska News Source)On Tuesday, Anchorage's Rosie Brennan finished fourth in the women's individual sprint in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, less than two seconds off the podium. Brennan, who lives and trains in Anchorage with the Alaska Pacific University ski team, finished just 1.33 seconds behind third-place finisher and U.S. teammate Jessie Diggins, who won the bronze medal. Previously, her best Olympic finish was 14th in last Friday's women's skiathlon, which combines both disciplines — freestyle and classic — in one event. (Alaska News Source)The Anchorage Public Library, which still does not have a director, is drawing scrutiny over a board discussion of "inappropriate literature." Concerns have flared up at the library in recent weeks over policy changes after a presentation was given to the library board by its teen member related to segregating certain books containing passages about sex, sexuality, and gender identity. According to an emailed response by the Bronson administration, there is no plan to segregate LGBTQ and sexuality-themed literature at the library, to remove books from the library, or to sell any of the library's rare books and paintings. (Anchorage Daily News) From our sponsor: Hey Anchorage, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Anchorage: Virtual Car Seat Education Class, At Center For Safe Alaskans (11:00 AM) AARP Tax Help, At Anchorage Public Library (12:00 PM) From my notebook: The application window for the Fall 2022 Alaska State Trooper Academy has been extended to Feb. 28th. (Facebook) Little Cookie just got released from Pet ER after spending nearly two weeks fighting for her life due to Parvo and is now looking for a forever home with the help of Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends (AARF). (Facebook) The Anchorage Museum introduces "A.Kingdom," a video projection on the museum's facade that features a collection of works by Anchorage-based artist Justin DeWolf. (Instagram) Loving the Anchorage Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! — Dominique-Noelle Rafael About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!