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Alaska 50th Anniversary of Statehood Delegate’s Reception
The signing will take place at about 2:30 p.m. “This act symbolizes our commitment to working together to fulfill Alaska’s extraordinary potential,” Said Tennys Owens, co-planner and coordinator for the Anchorage Statehood Celebration. Copies of the pledge will be sent to each delegate as well as to school districts statewide.
Alaska Artists and Quilters Create Commemorative 50th Anniversary of Statehood Quilt
The project was advertised through members of the Alaska Fiber Festival, quilting shops and invitational letters sent to all the mayors throughout the state. The response was overwhelming; 58 quilt blocks measuring 24” x 30” were submitted by 147 artists from 22 towns across the state. The blocks were created by both individual artists and collaborations of artists within the different communities, 56 of them were completely original designs.
Alaska 50th Anniversary of Statehood Gala
Dignitaries and Alaskans from all over the state will come together in style on the eve of Alaska’s Golden Anniversary, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, for a formal gala event celebrating 50 years of Statehood, in the new Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in downtown Anchorage.
Alaska 50th Anniversary of Statehood Day
The celebration begins about 3:30 p.m. with a procession of delegates representing towns and villages from across Alaska followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Light of the North, a Beacon to the Future, at the corner of 7th Avenue and E Street. Delegates were chosen by their communities as representatives in the statewide celebration in Anchorage. Each will carry a sign identifying the community he/she is representing as well as a torch.
Wynonna Judd Kicks Off 50th Anniversary of Statehood Celebration
Thousands of enthusiastic military, their families and Alaskans came out to hear the country music diva perform mega hits such as “Love Can Build a Bridge,” “Rock Bottom,” and “The House is Rockin’.” Much to the delight of crowd, Wynonna was joined by mom Naomi for several songs. more >>
Firefighter Combat Challenge Heats up Downtown Anchorage this Weekend
Local firefighters will feel the burn as they demonstrate their strength and skill during in a competition dubbed “the toughest two minutes in sports” by ESPN. The Challenge kicks off We’re In Weekend 50th on Fourth events, 10 a.m., Sat., June 28, 2008, in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. more >>
Humanities Forum, Rasmuson Foundation Award $900,000 to “Alaska Statehood Experience” Projects
Alaska Humanities Forum and Rasmuson Foundation today announced the award of $921,284 to 28 projects across the state that not only delve into the history of Alaska statehood, but also examine its meaning as we look ahead to the next 50 years. Download PDF >>
Anchorage Goes Back to the Future for 50th Anniversary Kick-off
In honor of the momentous day, Anchorage’s 50th On Fourth is rolling back the calendar and pulling out all the stops for a retro downtown extravaganza. more >>
Get Down, Downtown! During "We’re In Weekend"
Four stages will feature some of Alaska’s finest musicians and performers in a full day of free family entertainment during We’re in Weekend’s 50th On Fourth, June 28, 2008, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. more >>
Country Diva Rocks Kickoff to Alaska’s 50th Birthday Bash: Megastar Wynonna Judd Performs as Gift to the Military
The midnight sun just might be outshined when country music diva Wynonna Judd rocks a capacity crowd of an anticipated 75,000 during "Alaska’s 50th Anniversary Concert for the Military" Alaska’s Concert for the Military – the Anchorage kickoff of the statewide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Statehood – during We’re In Weekend June 27 - 29, 2008, on Anchorage’s Elmendorf Air Force Base. more >>
Alaska’s Governors Sign Collector’s Print to Commemorate, Raise Funds for Statehood Celebration
The print carries the personal signatures of former governors Mike Stepovich, Walter Hickel, Keith Miller, Bill Sheffield, Steve Cowper, Tony Knowles and Frank Murkowski, as well as the state’s current governor, Sarah Palin. more >>
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